Government
Governor vetoes bill to limit juror identification in criminal cases
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would have required jurors in criminal trials be identified only by partial name or ju...
California Supreme Court
High court moves JAMS case from 4th District Division 3
By Meghann M. Cuniff
The move bolsters a debate about whether justices are conflicted from hearing cases involving the Orange County-based ADR pion...
Administrative/Regulatory
Expedited arrival of driverless cars kicks litigation, regulatory uncertainty into high gear
By Matthew Blake
Driverless cars are no longer part of a fantastical future but a current presence on the road with self-driving Uber Technolog...
Litigation
Judge reaffirms $18.2 million judgment for unfair business practices
By Meghann M. Cuniff
A federal judge has for the second time issued an $18.2 million judgment in favor of the Federal Trade Commission and against ...
Pabst Brewing Co. LLC won't be able to avoid a trial in a lawsuit filed by rapper Snoop Dogg after a superior court judge deni...
California Supreme Court
Cities operating storm drain systems eligible for reimbursement, high court rules
By Phil Johnson
Los Angeles County and 84 cities throughout California are eligible for reimbursement for their work operating storm drain sys...
General Counsel Farmers Group Inc. (Woodland Hills) ...
Administrative/Regulatory
Proposal to unify court worker salary structure blasted by judges
By L.J. Williamson
The Commission on the Future of California's Court System's public comment session in Los Angeles received particular scrutiny...
State Bar & Bar Associations
State Assembly easily passes State Bar dues bill
By Lyle Moran
Lawmakers said they wanted stronger bill, but hope Senate will compromise by Wednesday deadline. ...
Cosmetics company e.l.f. Beauty Inc. has filed for a $100 million IPO with counsel from Latham & Watkins LLP in Menlo Park...
Labor/Employment
Former Apple Inc. attorney suing as Jane Doe over firing
By Justin Kloczko
A fired in-house Apple Inc. attorney suing as a Jane Doe accuses the technology giant of gender discrimination and wrongful te...
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Fired executive loses lawsuit against LAPD over media leaks
By Saul Sugarman
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday agreed with a federal judge's decision to throw out allegations made by a form...
The suit could shine a light on political activities by legislative employees. ...
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
9th Circuit orders dismissal of data throttling suit against AT&T
By Logan Noblin
In a blow to consumers, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed on Monday the Federal Trade Commission's "data throttl...
California Supreme Court
Court: Out-of-state consumers get California jurisdiction in drug case
By Kevin Lee
California courts have jurisdiction to review mass tort claims that include out-of-state plaintiffs against drugmaker Bristol-...
Orange County Judge Kim Dunning makes hard calls and keeps lawyers from playing games.
A roundup of recent transactions and the California lawyers involved.
Administrative/Regulatory
New drone rules open up legal business opportunities
By Meghann M. Cuniff
The Federal Aviation Administration's new rules open the next chapter in the growing area of drone litigation and regulation w...
Merced County Judge Brian McCabe wins plaudits for his courtroom and managerial talents.
Judges and Judiciary
Persky reassignment frustrates critics, supporters
By Joshua Seboldn
Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky has been reassigned from presiding over a criminal court in Palo Alto to a new role overseei...
The state Supreme Court has made permanent the disbarment of Douglas L. Crawford, a San Diego-based lawyer who called a trial ...
Government
Legislature passes bill to help speed up CEQA litigation
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The state Legislature has sent Gov. Jerry Brown a long-stalled bill that could speed California Environmental Quality Act liti...
The clerk of the state Supreme Court, Frank A. McGuire, will retire next month after a legal career that includes 25 years of ...
Joseph L. Pittera accused of signing opinions incorrectly, advising that certain unregistered MusclePharm Corp. stock held by ...
California Courts of Appeal
4th District won't disqualify its justices from hearing suit against JAMS
By Meghann M. Cuniff
The 4th District Court of Appeal will not disqualify all its justices from hearing a lawsuit against JAMS and its co-founder, ...
Criminal
Entertainment attorney pleads not guilty to lewd acts with child
By Steven Crighton
Benjamin L. Adams, a production attorney, faces three counts of lewd acts upon a child. ...
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
9th Circuit rejects Jaycee Dugard's suit against federal government
By Logan Noblin
Had federal parole officers done their job, Phillip Garrido would not have had the chance to kidnap 11-year-old Jaycee Dugard ...
Judges and Judiciary
Most state courthouse construction halted due to budget problems
By Kevin Lee
Seventeen proposed courthouse projects cannot break ground unless state government frees up public money, the judicial branch'...
Government
Most county courts oppose proposed standardizing of employee pay statewide
By America Hernandez
A proposal to standardize court employee pay statewide has drawn the ire of 53 superior courts who say one-size-fits all salar...
Attorneys say Alameda County Judge Andrew Steckler has quickly mastered the nuances of his new assignment.