U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
9th Circuit's star conservative to take senior status
By Logan Noblin
The most prominent conservative voice of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will grow quieter after 2016, as Judge Diarmuid...
Letter to the Editor
Problems at State Bar are growing and need to be promptly resolved
By Riley Guerin
During the Daily Journal's timely interview of California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye (Sept. 19), she discussed in detai...
Regarding the otherwise excellent article by Jeffrey J. Rachlinski, Henry Allen Mark Professor of Law at Cornell Law School, "...
Civil Litigation
Protracted settlement has delayed LADWP mis-billing reimbursements
By Justin Kloczko
Over a year after the city said class members would receive their near $50 million settlement for mis-billing by the Los Angel...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Beverly Hills Bar to install Howard S. Fisher as president
By Steven Crighton
Howard S. Fisher will be installed at a dinner with former Gov. Gray Davis as speaker. ...
Government
Governor signs bills about managing digital accounts of the dead
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Gov. Jerry Brown has approved the so-called "Digital Afterlife" bill, along with last-minute legislation affecting liability f...
Labor/Employment
Ex-Starz executive's retaliation complaint lumbers on
By Matthew Blake
A lawsuit alleging insider dealmaking, cooking the books, and racial animus at subscription TV channel Starz Entertainment LLC...
Court reporters lost their bid to increase fees on transcript printing when Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed an assembly bill on the ma...
General Counsel Re/Max Estate Properties (Hermosa Beach) ...
Nestlé will be able to continue bottling its Arrowhead brand water within the San Bernardino National Forest despite environm...
Litigation
Orange County judge sets discovery, deposition deadlines in Gross v. Pimco
By Meghann M. Cuniff
An Orange County judge on Monday set deadlines for Pacific Investment Management Co. to make its top executives available for ...
A dispute over whether Arco gasoline was discount or premium will affect remaining 50 stations in suit. ...
The service, allowing users to download audio from YouTube for free, allegedly infringes copyright. ...
After unsuccessful trial, SEC drops most of remaining charges for retrial of Thornburg executives. ...
Banking
Ex-Wells Fargo employees sue over not participating in alleged fraud
By Justin Kloczko
The latest suit against Wells Fargo & Co. claims employees who didn't break the law and open up unauthorized customer acco...
Government
Governor vetoes bill banning arbitrators from seeking repeat business
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Mediation and arbitration firms have fended off a bill that could have forced significant changes in the industry. ...
A roundup of recent transactions and the California lawyers involved.
Administrative/Regulatory
Coastal property owners win round in state court
By Meghann M. Cuniff
A writ petition granted by an Orange County Superior Court judge against the California Coastal Commission has attracted state...
The American Jewish Committee honored Nancy Abell with its Judge Learned Hand Award during its 36th annual Learned Hand Award ...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Even with reprieve, ABA expected to pursue tougher standards
By Lyle Moran
The federal Department of Education rejected a recommendation that the ABA face a suspension. ...
Government
Bill signed to allow sale of closed Los Angeles courthouse
By Justin Kloczko
The Judicial Council has gotten the green light to sell the closed San Pedro courthouse after approval from Gov. Jerry Brown. ...
Litigation
Judge chastises Orrick lawyer over disclosure of Google evidence
By Saul Sugarman
A San Francisco federal judge on Friday criticized Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP partner Annette L. Hurst, who earlie...
Criminal
Orange County judge rejects motion to dismiss death penalty over informant controversy
By Meghann M. Cuniff
Judge John D. Conley's sentencing comes after long battles over records. ...
California Courts of Appeal
Court: Attorney who represented suspended corporation loses $258K in fees
By Kevin Lee
The 4th District Court of Appeal tore into attorney Cory J. Briggs last week for "unethical and perhaps criminal" conduct and ...
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that will limit fees on electronic civil filings in state superior courts. ...
Both sides praise LA County Commissioner Lisa Strassner's handling of criminal court.
A list of moves from around the state.
From a farm in "the old Davis" to criminal courtroom
Labor/Employment
Amid fierce objections, judge approves day laborer settlement
By Matthew Blake
A judge gave final approval Thursday to a $4.5 million settlement in a seven-year-old lawsuit day laborers filed in which less...
Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP has been busy for the past few weeks scooping up legal talent for its Irvine office. Since mi...