Law Practice
O'Melveny adds former state AG official to LA litigation department
By Shane Nelson
Daniel R. Suvor, the onetime chief of policy and senior counsel to former California Attorney General Kamala Harris, has joine...
Litigation
New York judge allows Geragos defamation suit to proceed
By Steven Crighton
The lawsuit, filed by record producer Dr. Luke, relates to an allegedly defamatory tweet.
The school's key metrics, including bar exam performance and employment outcomes, have been trending sharply in the wrong dire...
In an abrupt move already challenged by faculty, Whittier Law School in Orange County will close amid low bar exam passage rat...
Government
State legislator unveils request for legal aid funding
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The chair of the Assembly Budget Committee has unveiled a $70 million budget request for a trio of programs that aid low-incom...
Government
Plaintiffs trying to sue government over Ghost Ship fire face hurdles
By James Getz
Attorneys looking to sue Oakland and Alameda County for liability in the Ghost Ship fire believe those entities' duty to prote...
A roundup of recent transactions and the lawyers involved.
Whittier Law School is closing, Whittier College President Sharon Herzberger told emergency meetings of the students, staff an...
Whittier Law School is closing, Whittier College President Sharon Herzberger told emergency meetings of the students, staff an...
Judges and Judiciary
Superior court judge covers new book at SF Law Library seminar
By Shane Nelson
San Francisco County Superior Court Judge Curtis E.A. Karnow will speak about themes from his new book, "Litigation in Practic...
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali of the Northern District is known for his ability to handle complex and high-profile cases
Intellectual Property
IP lawyers say patent quality, not quantity, is an increasing focus
By Joshua Sebold
A 2014 U.S. Supreme Court patent ruling continues to impact the intellectual property world, according to experts who spoke at...
State AG seeks to intervene in suit to defend light bulb regulations
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Fearing the regulations will not be adequately protected by the Trump administration, state Attorney General Xavier Becerra ha...
Litigation
Charities for veterans, horses sued by state attorney general
By James Getz
State Attorney General Xavier Becerra has filed a lawsuit seeking to remove the operators of two charities that he accuses of ...
Government
Bill to extend time for crime victim restitution passes Assembly committees
By L.J. Williamson And Malcolm Maclachla
A bill sponsored by the California District Attorneys Association that would undo two appellate court decisions on victim rest...
Litigation
Railroad barricade wrongful death lawsuit settles for $3 million
By Justin Kloczko
A Contra Costa County railroad company agreed Monday to pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it was responsible for ins...
The school says it's the first online-only institution to take part in an incubator program for new grads.
The revised legislation still requires lawyers to report their annual pro bono hours to the State Bar, as well as the amount d...
Government
Bill to eliminate 'notarios' passes key Assembly committee
By Chase DiFeliciantonio
A key state Assembly committee on Tuesday approved a law that would effectively eliminate the profession of non-attorney immig...
An engaging discussion on cybersecurity and patent protection issues. ...
Since we last met in April 2016, the Supreme Court has taken up several damages issues, including enhanced damages, extraterri...
Patent Dispute
Patent Trial Best Practices: What Do Judges Really Want?
By Riley Guerin
What do judges (and their clerks) really want from counsel? What their pet peeves and never do that's, and what makes them hap...
A conversation with John Cabeca, Director, Silicon Valley United States Patent and Trademark Office, interviewed by Kathi Vida...
Patent Dispute
Patent Valuation Versus Patent Damages: Is There/Should There Be A Difference?
By Riley Guerin
Why is a patent often valued differently in litigation versus when it is sold in the open market? Hear how these seasoned indu...
Patent Dispute
The Best Defense Can Be A Great Offense And Save The Expense Of Trial
By Riley Guerin
Develop your game plan now for early disposition as a result of pre-trial motions and mediation during litigation, or patent a...
We have seen a number of significant Federal Circuit decisions addressing 101 issues in the last year. Is this producing grea...
Litigation
Plaintiff unhappy with UC's settlement with former law school dean
By James Getz
The University of California has reached a settlement agreement with Sujit Choudhry, the ousted dean of UC Berkeley School of ...
The veteran trial lawyer, who argued a record-setting $18 million civil rights verdict against the Los Angeles County Sheriff'...
Environmental
Dolgen California ordered to pay for environmental violations
By Riley Guerin
The parent corporation of Dollar General was sued under claims that locations throughout California had unlawfully handled and...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Bill would require attorneys to disclose pro bono work, donations
By Lyle Moran
Proposed legislation would mandate information be reported to the State Bar and posted on the lawyers' online bar profiles.