Labor/Employment
Teachers who sued union petition U.S. Supreme Court for review
By Laura Hautalan
A group of teachers who filed suit against the California Teachers Association petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court Monday to rev...
The search for a solution to fulfill data storage needs is leading more and more law firms to cloud computing - using a networ...
Corporate
After long delay, Box Inc.'s IPO could signal another strong year for exits
By Joshua Seboldn
Commercial cloud storage company Box Inc.'s initial public offering went live Friday, raising $175 million, as prices on its s...
Labor/Employment
Plaintiffs' lawyers score win for workers, themselves in Pep Boys settlement
By Laura Hautalan
Plaintiffs' counsel for a group of mechanics will receive more than $1.1 million in attorney fees and costs in a settlement wi...
The court battle between San Jose-based electronic chip rivals Power Integrations Inc. and Fairchild Semiconductor Internation...
The impending nomination of Eileen M. Decker as U.S. attorney for the Central District highlights a longstanding trend in the ...
John C. Crow has moved in-house to VRDT Corp. from Jones Morrison LLP. ...
Vice President and General Counsel of Ooma Inc. Palo Alto ...
Santa Barbara trial threatens to expose three decades of files on abuse allegations. ...
The expectation that certiorari would be granted was heightened when multiple federal district courts in California issued dec...
State Bar & Bar Associations
State Bar trustees defend decision to hire psychologist after director's firing
By Emily Greenn
The State Bar's decision to hire a psychologist who encouraged its Board of Trustees to engage in "positive self-talk" at its ...
Environmental
Plaintiffs challenge longstanding lead standard under Prop. 65
By Fiona Smith
A new lawsuit, which claims the state is relying on outdated science, could expand reach of litigation under the toxics warnin...
In a new decision the Delaware Court of Chancery provides guidance on when a significant but less-than-majority stockholder ma...
Perspective
Anti-takeover statutes and the takeover threat firms face
By Ben Armisteadn
Anti-takeover statutes in various states may not have the effect that many studies suggest. By Emiliano M. Catan and Marcel Ka...
The 2nd Circuit's reversal of a couple of insider trading convictions earlier this month should prove to be a major lump of co...
2014 was a year of vigorous agency enforcement, with record fines and jail times, particularly for foreigners. By Holly House ...
Recent prosecutions by the SEC and court judgments may only be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the prevalence of insid...
Anthony B. Drewry's optimism serves as a foil for the often acrimonious disputes he presides over.
Commissioner Brad Fox prides himself on keeping rhythm with the court's often erratic schedule.
A roundup of recent transactions across the state and the lawyers involved.
Even as government officials, law firms, and local bar associations push for more pro bono help to represent clients, they are...
What can be done to foster better relations between inner-city residents and police? Community policing models and progressive...
The mother of a former Target Corp. store employee in Pasadena has filed a lawsuit for wrongful death, false imprisonment and ...
The attorney for state Senate President Pro Tem Kevin De Leon on Friday told the Daily Journal that there's no FBI investigati...
California Supreme Court
State high court calls for review of anti-paparazzi statute
By Matthew Blaken
An appellate court will now determine the constitutionality of an anti-paparazzi state law. ...
On Jan. 16, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to consider the constitutionality of laws denying marriage to same-sex couples. The ...
State Bar & Bar Associations
State Bar leaders get a shrink to help them discuss leadership problems
By Craig Andersonn
The State Bar's Board of Trustees sounded at times battle-worn at a planning retreat on Friday, as a psychologist led members ...
California Supreme Court
Supreme Court approves Boy Scout ban for judges
By Craig Andersonn
After a year of consideration and contentious debate, the Supreme Court of California voted to officially bar judges from bein...
A weekly roundup of lateral attorney moves, law firm office openings and partner promotions from around California.
Known for his independence, Paul Watford is considered a contender for a U.S. Supreme Court seat.