Riverside judge took a probate calendar to deal with 'real people'
Neutral Bill VanDeWeghe's unique business background sets him apart, attorneys say
Los Angeles trial firm Berkes Crane Santana & Spangler LLP has dissolved and merged into MG+M The Law Firm, bringing seven...
$135M fund opens for Maui wildfire victims after court approval
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
A $135 million class settlement fund is now available to compensate residents, businesses, and others impacted by the 2023 Mau...
Civil Litigation
Eric George blames Paul Kiesel in bar case against ex-deputy city attorney
By Skyler Romero
Key witness Eric George testified James Clark wasn't involved in a billing lawsuit scheme, instead blaming attorneys Paul Kies...
A federal judge dismissed fraud claims against Yuga Labs and celebrities, finding its NFTs were marketed as collectibles, not ...
John Eastman has appealed to the California Supreme Court to overturn a disbarment recommendation, arguing it punishes him for...
Constitutional Law, Civil Litigation
Tech giants seek dismissal of school district social media suits
By Craig Anderson
Attorneys for Meta, TikTok, Snap and Google filed motions for summary judgment Tuesday seeking dismissal of bellwether school ...
A Sacramento County judge granted Attorney General Rob Bonta's anti-SLAPP motion, striking Underdog Sports' petition to block ...
Torts/Personal Injury
PG&E allowed to make its defenses in Dixie fires smoke case
By James Twomey
A judge allowed PG&E to present defenses in a class action over toxic smoke from the 2021 Dixie Fire, as plaintiffs seek m...
Judge blocks California's 'captive meetings' law as Newsom signs new labor bill
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A federal judge on Tuesday struck down much of SB 399, the so-called "captive meetings" law, siding with business groups who a...
State Bar & Bar Associations, Community News
Beverly Hills Bar Association welcomes new president
Quoting the Jewish principle of tikkun olam -- "heal the world" -- Anthony D. Storm said that phrase has guided his car...
Criminal
3 months without pay, federal indigency lawyers pushed to the brink
By John Roemer
Conflict panel attorneys who step in when federal defenders have conflicts haven't been paid since July 3, with no relief in s...
Federal courts in California can stay open through Oct. 17 during the government shutdown, but juror pay and operations may be...
Labor/Employment, Civil Rights
Judge sets October trial in actor v Disney vaccine lawsuit
By Devon Belcher
Actor Rockmond Dunbar's religious discrimination claim over his firing from "9-1-1" will proceed to trial, with a jury set to ...
Government, Constitutional Law, California Supreme Court, California Courts of Appeal
California Supreme Court case could reshape cities' borrowing powers
By Craig Anderson
The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association challenges San Jose's $3.5 billion pension bond, saying voters must approve the debt -...
Civil Rights
Judge denies motions to sanction plaintiff for 'spotters' in ADA case
By Skyler Romero
A judge denied sanctions in four ADA lawsuits against Long Beach businesses, ruling the defense failed to properly serve notic...
Environmental & Energy, Administrative/Regulatory
Judge rules Long Beach airport noise law excludes taxi-back maneuvers
By Skyler Romero
A judge upheld Long Beach's interpretation of its airport noise ordinance, finding taxi-back maneuvers are not covered, but ga...
Criminal
Elite California defense team named in Charlie Kirk murder trial
By Laurinda Keys
Three top California criminal defense attorneys will represent Tyler Robinson in Utah, where he faces the death penalty if con...
Technology
Tech groups press Newsom to veto more AI and social media bills
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Tech trade associations warn the measures threaten free expression and could trigger constitutional challenges. The push follo...
Civil Litigation
Attorney accuses Neighborhood Legal Services of race discrimination, retaliation
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
An attorney claims racial discrimination and retaliation by Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County after she said s...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Civil Litigation
Judge sanctions wine CEO in dispute over ex-plaintiff's lawyer's testimony
By James Twomey
A judge sanctioned Bricoleur Vineyards' CEO $8,000 over a failed motion targeting the financial ties of his accuser's former l...
Law Office Management
San Diego firm GrahamHollis rebrands as ARCH Legal, elevates 3 partners
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The law firm said it wanted to emphasize a leadership team that is majority diverse at a time when DEI initiatives face new ch...
California privacy agency hits Tractor Supply with record $1.35M fine
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The California Privacy Protection Agency said Tractor Supply Company violated the state's landmark consumer privacy law and or...
Class Action
Judge reviews Hyundai-Kia settlement in airbag class action
By Devon Belcher
A federal judge reviewed a proposed $62.1 million Hyundai-Kia settlement resolving claims over defective airbags, with objecti...
Technology
Newsom signs AI law requiring safety testing disclosures
By Malcolm Maclachlan
After vetoing a similar measure last year, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 53, establishing new rules for large AI models.
Wills, Estates & Trusts
Steve McQueen's granddaughter sues lawyer who says he inherited Pollock painting
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Molly McQueen sued attorney Brent Borchert to reclaim a $70 million Jackson Pollock painting allegedly traded by her grandfath...
Securities, Civil Litigation
Plaintiffs move to disqualify Musk's lead counsel in Twitter securities case
By Craig Anderson
Shareholders suing Elon Musk over 2022 tweets about his Twitter acquisition argue Quinn Emanuel partner Alex Spiro's role as b...
Civil Litigation
BofA settles $22M wage and hour class claims for $4.4M
By Skyler Romero
A Los Angeles judge tentatively approved Bank of America's $4.4 million settlement resolving wage-and-hour claims, representin...
Civil Litigation, Administrative/Regulatory
Judge rejects police union suit over low-level traffic stop limits
By James Twomey
A judge dismissed the San Francisco police union's lawsuit over a department policy limiting low-level traffic stops, citing l...
