Judge Nona Klippen is known for taking all sides into account in Santa Clara County cases.
State Bar & Bar Associations
State Bar finds additional $1.7 million for the general fund
By Lyle Moran
The agency says a review of a restricted fund will provide additional money during a time when the bar faces a deficit. ...
Director and General Counsel Edison Energy Group (Los Angeles) ...
Reuel Schiller's recent column about Donald Trump, "Trump and my affection for the legal profession" (November 23), warrants s...
Global employment partner Cynthia L. Jackson has left Baker & McKenzie LLP for Dentons, where she will work out of the Pal...
Litigation
Rare difference between defendants on civil bifurcation
By Meghann M. Cuniff
A defendant's recent motion to separate the liability and damages portions of a potentially multi-million lawsuit in Orange Co...
Criminal
Judge dismisses criminal charges against website executives
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge has rejected "online pimping" charges against three executives of Backpage.com. ...
California Courts of Appeal
State benefits permitted for immigrant students despite legal challenge
By Kevin Lee
The state Constitution does not prohibit the University of California system from conferring benefits such as in-state tuition...
Labor/Employment
Apple retail workers get $2 million in first phase of meal and rest break trial
By Matthew Blake
A jury has awarded thousands of Apple Inc. retail employees $2 million in a rare wage-and-hour class action against a high-pro...
A roundup of recent transactions and the lawyers involved.
Hochman, Salkin, Rettig, Toscher & Perez PC recently hired a veteran tax expert from the U.S. attorney's office. ...
The state auditor, who investigated the State Bar and is looking into the Commission on Judicial Performance, has herself come...
Attorneys say Yolo County Judge Timothy L. Fall ably applies lessons he learned on decorum.
After two decades, Los Angeles County Judge Elihu Berle still enjoys every aspect of his work.
Insurance
State Farm challenges insurance commissioner in overcharge dispute
By Joshua Sebold
Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones is headed towards a showdown with State Farm General Insurance Co. over a retroactive rate a...
Attorney moves and promotions and new firms from around the state.
State Bar & Bar Associations
State Bar plans to seek bids for lobbying services
By Lyle Moran
The agency's two contracts for lobbying expire early next year, though for now just one will be going out to bid.
Criminal
Prosecutors try to convince judge to restore Backpage 'pimping' charges
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Prosecutors are attempting to salvage their criminal case against three Backpage.com executives charged with "online pimping."...
Government
Mike Feuer to run unopposed for second term as LA City Attorney
By L.J. Williamson And Malcolm Maclachla
ike Feuer will run unopposed in the March 7 primary election, virtually guaranteeing him a second term as Los Angeles City Att...
Criminal
Merits, flaws of criminal justice initatives aired at forum
By L.J. Williamson And Malcolm Maclachla
Law enforcement officials and proponents of criminal justice changes debated the merits of Propositions 47 and 57 at a Thursda...
California Supreme Court
Bail bond company out $1.2 million after state Supreme Court ruling
By Phil Johnson
Fugitive believed to be "somewhere in Tijuana" is wanted for attempted murder.
Law Practice
The liability risks surrounding office holiday parties can be staggering
By Eli Wolfe
Holiday cheer can quickly turn sour when office parties devolve into bacchanalian affairs.
Entertainment & Sports
Pandora argues no protections for Flo & Eddie
By Steven Crighton
State copyright law has historically only protected unpublished works, Pandora argued.
California Supreme Court
Former State Bar executive seeks to depose chief justice
By Lyle Moran
Attorney General Kamala Harris is trying to prevent Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye from being deposed in case filed by Joseph L. Dunn ...
Greenberg Gross LLP announces associate bonuses that beat the Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP scale, which recruiters and cons...
Criminal
Sex offender accused of killing four women while wearing a GPS monitor begins his defense
By Meghann M. Cuniff
Steven Dean Gordon, who faces the death penalty if convicted, represented himself before the jury. ...
California Supreme Court
Disclosure of city official emails on private devices debated in court
By Kevin Lee
The state Supreme Court grappled Wednesday with a case that has potentially enormous ramifications for open government and the...
California Supreme Court
High court casts doubt on Citibank arbitration deal
By Matthew Blake
Arbitration agreements are now mainstream at workplaces and in consumer contracts in California and across the country, but th...
Solano County Judge Robert Fracchia honed calm demeanor from criminal defense work.
SVP and General Counsel Avaya Inc. (Santa Clara) ...