Intellectual Property
2016 features major copyright verdicts, patent rulings
By Phil Johnson
Heavyweight clashes between technological titans led the way in intellectual property litigation in a year that is ending with...
A roundup of recent transactions and the lawyers involved.
Government
Prosecutors' and law enforcement groups speak out against proposed bail revision
By L.J. Williamson And Malcolm Maclachla
Law enforcement and prosecutors' groups are voicing opposition to proposed legislation to revise California's bail system intr...
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
State bill unlawfully helped farm union, 9th Circuit rules
By Matthew Blake
A federal appellate panel sided with two California farming companies, finding that a portion of a law helps the United Farmwo...
Judges and Judiciary
Alameda County commissioner resigns ahead of hearings
By Banks Albachn
Alameda County Superior Court Commissioner Taylor R. Culver, who was facing formal proceedings on accusations of judicial malf...
State Bar & Bar Associations
State Bar trustees open to exploring Uniform Bar Exam
By Lyle Moran
The national bar exam has already been adopted by 25 states and the District of Columbia. ...
State Bar & Bar Associations
More than 10 percent of State Bar staff apply for buyouts
By Lyle Moran
Employees accepted for "reduction in force program" would get two weeks of severance pay per year of service, up to 20 weeks. ...
Government
Volkswagen settles with state over more polluting vehicles
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Attorney General Kamala D. Harris and the California Air Resources Board announced Tuesday that they have reached a $66 millio...
Winston Keh's past hard knocks help him serve as a San Bernardino County commissioner.
California Supreme Court
State high court continues move to federal model in clerk hiring
By Kevin Lee
The state Supreme Court implemented policies and procedures this year that observers say resemble practices more commonly asso...
General Counsel Memjet Technology Ltd. (San Diego) ...
The Academy of Art University reached a proposed settlement valued at $60 million with the city of San Francisco, resolving cl...
Judges and Judiciary
Interim San Bernardino County Court executive officer promoted
By Renee Flannery
San Bernardino County Superior Court has selected Nancy Eberhardt as its executive officer. She has been interim officer sin...
The longtime law professor and constitutional scholar had been serving in the interim role since the start of the year. ...
Litigation
Jury clears SF police officers in attorney's excessive force trial
By Phil Johnson
An Oakland federal jury cleared two San Francisco police officers of wrongdoing Monday in a civil rights suit brought by a Ber...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Trial lawyer groups raise money to build dorm for Moroccan schoolgirls
By Justin Kloczko
Craig Peters of the Veen Firm PC traveled to Morocco in the fall for the opening of a dormitory he helped build. ...
Education
Six Supreme Court cases drafted, briefed by UCLA Law School clinic
By America Hernandez
Six cases accepted by the U.S. Supreme Court this year were drafted and briefed by students at the UCLA School of Law, in what...
Judges and Judiciary
Judge cleared by CJP over sentence but still faces recall effort
By Phil Johnson
The Commission on Judicial Performance rejected any disciplinary action against Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Aaron ...
Litigation
State sues federal government to block offshore fracking
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Attorney General Kamala D. Harris and the Coastal Commission have sued the U.S. Department of Interior to block offshore hydra...
A roundup of recent transactions and the lawyers involved.
The Judicial Council on Friday adopted changes to the California Rules of Court which will alter procedures governing failures...
Although she is a Vietnam veteran, Justice Eileen Moore didn't get involved with veterans' issues until almost 30 years after ...
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
9th Circuit ERISA ruling expands employer liability
By America Hernandez
Edison International must stand trial on breach of fiduciary duty claims extending far beyond the six-year statute of limitati...
Criminal
OC judge says he's close to contempt hearings for sheriff
By Meghann M. Cuniff
Judge Thomas Goethals said he's close to calling contempt of court hearings for Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens because ...
In tough times, law schools have turned to both innovative and traditional tactics to attract students ...
Litigation
Judge rejects bid to dismiss legislative staffer's lawsuit
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A judge has issued a tentative ruling allowing a former employee to pursue his retaliation and discrimination case against the...
Commissioner Nichelle Blackwell seeks out all the details in LA County dependency court.
A keen sense of balance helps attorney Vision Winter win awards in and out of the courtroom. ...
Attorney moves and promotions and new firms from around the state.
Mendocino County Judge John Behnke is known for collegiality, in and out of courtroom.