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State Bar & Bar Associations


A group of 21 legal education officials has urged the California Supreme Court not to fund the State Bar until the agency make...


California Courts of Appeal


At the heart of the case is an issue that ignited a firestorm within the Orange County legal community: the DA's lack of timel...


Criminal


Disbarred OC attorney arrested in New Jersey

Oct. 18, 2016
By Meghann M. Cuniff

The indictment alleges a $1.4 million mortgage scheme. ...


Law Practice


According to the 2016 Partner Compensation Survey, which was released last week by the recruiting firm Major, Lindsey & Af...


Judges and Judiciary


A San Diego County judge is facing formal charges brought by the state Commission on Judicial Performance alleging several cou...


California Courts of Appeal


Hong Kong billionaire businessman Chen Din-Hwa died in 2012, but California courts are still dealing with his family's legal s...


U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit


Anti-abortion centers that present themselves as women's full-service health and support clinics were stymied by the 9th U.S. ...


Litigation


Self-imposed time limits were among the suggestions made to speed up jury trials. ...


Firm Watch


On the Move

Oct. 17, 2016
By STEPHEN LARSON

A list of moves from around the state.


Judicial Profile


Gary M. Johnson

Oct. 17, 2016
By Justin Kloczko

Known as a thoughtful adjudicator, Judge Gary Johnson oversees Tulare County's collaborative courts.


California Supreme Court


California's top insurance regulator will try to convince the state Supreme Court next month that he has broad administrative ...


Judges and Judiciary


The article titled, "Civil Rights Lawyers are Opting for Magistrates" (Oct. 11), contained an error regarding civil jury trial...


Arbitrator Profile


Michael Solner

Oct. 15, 2016
By Matthew Blake

ADR Services Inc. Los Angeles ...


Intellectual Property


Rock band's lawsuit against insurers dismissed

Oct. 15, 2016
By Steven Crighton

The complaint, brought by the Foo Fighters in Los Angeles federal court, was dismissed. ...


A San Bernardino County school district is facing a lawsuit over a recently passed board policy that bans convicted sex offend...


Firm Profile


Small Irvine-based firm off to a strong start

Oct. 15, 2016
By Meghann M. Cuniff

Warren A. Morten and Aaron B. Fairchild have built The Morten Law Group PC, into an emerging boutique firm with a client list ...


In a dispute over whether municipalities may legally shield themselves from court jurisdiction over Clean Water Act violations...


Judges and Judiciary


The Alliance of California Judges recognized judge who was criticized for treatment of potential jurors. ...


Discipline


The state Supreme Court approved disbarment in September for Kenneth Gerald Jones, formerly with the personal injury law firm ...


Judges and Judiciary


Interior of new US courthouse revealed in LA

Oct. 15, 2016
By America Hernandez

Those partial to the Art Deco style of the historic courthouse set to be vacated, with its rich mahogany paneling, colorful pa...


Labor/Employment


Obama administration enters Uber dispute

Oct. 15, 2016
By Matthew Blake

National Labor Relations Board lawyer Kevin P. Flanagan served notice to the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Wednesday that ...


Public Interest


Law student's lawsuit prompts law change

Oct. 14, 2016
By Meghann M. Cuniff

San Juan Capistrano, accustomed to enforcing a law deemed unconstitutional elsewhere, intends to amend its municipal code on T...


Environmental


Threat to endangered Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog cited as issue. ...


Law Practice


Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP hired Kristin A. Linsley, a former clerk to Scalia, from Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, the f...


Corporate Counsel


Petty Rader

Oct. 14, 2016
By Riley Guerin

Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Munchkin Inc. (Los Angeles) ...


Law Practice


The automotive industry boutique Scali Law Firm is opening a new office in Sacramento next Monday as part of an effort to stre...


Intellectual Property


Luxury chair maker Herman Miller awarded $8.3M

Oct. 14, 2016
By Steven Crighton

A jury found that a downmarket wholesaler had infringed on Herman Miller's Eames chair. ...


The circuit will decide whether injunctive relief is available given new lax water permit rules. ...


Litigation


Prevailing plaintiffs sought triple the verdict under the Lanham Act. ...


The resignation of Wells Fargo & Co. CEO and executive chairman John Stumpf on Wednesday will not affect lawsuits by plain...