Litigation
Defendant who quit challenges state personnel board authority
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A defendant in a state whistleblower retaliation claim has challenged the State Personnel Board, claiming that the agency no l...
Litigation
Hyperloop claims former engineers poached company data, tried to start competitor
By Justin Kloczko
An amended cross-complaint by Hyperloop Technologies Inc. makes new claims that a team of engineers for the ambitious transpor...
A roundup of recent transactions and the California lawyers involved.
State Bar & Bar Associations
Legislative staff question legality of State Bar's $1.6M fund transfer
By Lyle Moran
The transfer from the Lawyer Assistance Program has also drawn scrutiny from a top lawmaker. ...
Brown wrote in his veto message that while he supports law students and lawyers providing pro bono legal services, he did not ...
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Attorney fee battle still rages in no-fly case
By Logan Noblin
Ten years after taking the case, a San Jose firm that successfully represented a Muslim doctoral student whom the FBI mistaken...
The state of California has sued the city of Compton over allegations that it discharged wastewater pollutants into state and ...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Consumer Attorneys Association of LA to kick off annual convention this week
By Melanie Brisbon
Presentations on unique injuries, the elderly, jury selection and premises liability are scheduled to take place at one of the...
California Courts of Appeal
Appellate court decision expands state disability rights
By Matthew Blake
The failure to accommodate a worker who cares for a disabled relative or friend is discrimination under state law. ...
Judges and Judiciary
Judicial commission considers removing traffic citations from criminal court
By L.J. Williamson
Judges are contemplating changing traffic citations to a non-criminal forum, but attorneys are not sure about the implications...
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...