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NEWS
General News
Thursday, April 17, 2025 |
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The spiraling cost of housing in California has affected virtually every facet of life. |
General News
Thursday, April 17, 2025 |
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Two online casino companies sue Ben Travis Law and Kind Law, alleging the firms filed hundreds of baseless arbitration claims using a deceptive social media campaign to coerce settlements. |
General News
Thursday, April 17, 2025 |
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A State Bar witness testifies that Los Angeles officials, including former Deputy City Attorney James Clark, orchestrated a collusive settlement in a ratepayer lawsuit, aiming to silence allegations of misconduct raised by a San Diego plaintiffs' attorney. |
General News
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 |
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Creating a stronger future for the Salton Sea depends on our unity, especially as we navigate the uncertainties of the lithium industry, and as the state prepares to disburse $10 billion from the climate bond that California voters passed in November. |
General News
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 |
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Gucci's alleged failure to pay arbitration fees on time could lead to a class action lawsuit, with claims its website misused cookies, violating user privacy despite opt-out settings. |
General News
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 |
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The owners of a mobile home park that straddles two Orange County cities say California lawmakers unconstitutionally targeted them with rent control legislation. After a 9th Circuit revival, their case is being watched for its broader implications in housing and targeting laws. |
General News
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 |
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In 1971 California's Supreme Court issued one of its most important and far-reaching decisions, declaring that the state's system of financing public schools -- primarily via locally levied property taxes -- was unconstitutionally unfair. |
General News
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 |
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When a tenant missed his eviction deadline after a ceiling collapse, he found himself lost in a legal system stacked against the unrepresented. Now, a sweeping Stanford Law study is driving reform in L.A. County eviction courts, highlighting the access-to-justice gap and offering concrete solutions--many already in motion. |
General News
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 |
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U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali has allowed two civil sexual abuse cases to proceed against the Archdiocese of San Francisco, a move expected to pressure the church and its insurers into serious settlement talks. The trials, once halted by the diocese's Chapter 11 filing, are now set to resume in June 2025. |
General News
Monday, April 14, 2025 |
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OpenAI seeks to crush a rival's trademark in Oakland federal court, accusing founder Guy Ravine of fraud. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers faces a high-stakes AI identity battle. |
General News
Monday, April 14, 2025 |
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California defends climate disclosure laws against free speech challenge |
General News
Friday, April 11, 2025 |
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A month from now, Gov. Gavin Newsom must reveal a revised version of the $322.3 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year that he proposed in January. |
General News
Friday, April 11, 2025 |
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A mother sues KSX Enterprise and Golden Star in Los Angeles, claiming a Scorch Torch lighter should have had a lock to keep her toddler from starting a fire that killed his brother. |
General News
Friday, April 11, 2025 |
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Prosecutors said Dr. Karim Arabi concealed his involvement in the company, Abreezio, while serving as vice president of R&D at Qualcomm, violating his employment agreement and defrauding his employer out of tens of millions of dollars. |
General News
Thursday, April 10, 2025 |
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A Superior Court judge has ruled that Huntington Beach can require voter ID in municipal elections, rejecting the state's legal challenge and setting up a high-stakes appeal over the balance of local and state authority in California election law. |
General News
Thursday, April 10, 2025 |
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U.S. District Judge John W. Holcomb issued a preliminary injunction Monday allowing Anchor Stone Christian Church to move forward with renovations for worship services at a Santa Ana property it's owned since 2022. The court found the church is likely to prevail on claims under federal law that prohibits discrimination against religious groups in land use decisions. |
General News
Thursday, April 10, 2025 |
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Although the EEOC guidance does not have the effect of law, following its guidelines will help employers continue implementing their DEI programs without incurring legal liability. |
General News
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 |
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OHLA USA Inc. sues Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District, claiming inadequate plans and delays in a water treatment project. The company is seeking payment after contract termination in 2025. |
General News
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 |
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Paper checks issued for tax refunds, Social Security payments and other government benefits have been dwindling and will soon be eliminated, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of Americans. |
General News
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 |
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Ten insurers and a shareholder sue Southern California Edison, alleging its powerlines sparked the Eaton Fire, claiming negligence and mismanagement amid a history of wildfire-related failures. |
General News
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 |
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In the charred landscapes left behind by the Los Angeles wildfires, a persistent sign of life has transfixed locals: trees. |
General News
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 |
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A new antitrust suit claims Aetna, Cigna and others colluded with Zelis Healthcare to illegally suppress payments to out-of-network providers, sparking a third-class action in a week. |
General News
Monday, April 7, 2025 |
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Life in and around MacArthur Park, a once-venerated Los Angeles center, had gone alarmingly awry. |
General News
Monday, April 7, 2025 |
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A former Grubhub driver's lawsuit, deeming drivers as employees, heads to trial April 9 to set the amount of unpaid wages from 2014-2020, amid disputes over last-minute damage calculations. |
General News
Friday, April 4, 2025 |
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The General Services Administration has canceled its $177 million sale of the 90-acre Ziggurat site in Orange County to Hilco Development Services following a lawsuit by second-place bidder Hoag Memorial Hospital, which alleged auction misconduct. Hilco now plans to challenge the reversal, escalating a high-stakes legal battle over one of the region's most sought-after parcels. |
General News
Friday, April 4, 2025 |
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Agoura Hills defeats developer's lawsuit as judge upholds permit denial for a mixed-use project, citing zoning compliance and affordable housing priorities. |
General News
Thursday, April 3, 2025 |
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Signature Resolution strengthens its statewide presence by joining forces with Common Ground Resolutions and adding two retired Kern County judges and a veteran trial attorney to its panel. |
General News
Thursday, April 3, 2025 |
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Californians accused of crimes have the right to an appointed defense attorney if they can't afford to hire their own. |
General News
Thursday, April 3, 2025 |
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Veteran defense attorney James E. Blatt has asked a judge to exclude a Marsy's Law attorney from criminal proceedings, citing alleged threatening calls, antisemitic social media posts, and escalating harassment. Antonio Villegas, who represents the child victim's family, says he was reacting to years of racial bias. The clash underscores growing concerns over civility--and the role of victims' attorneys--in California criminal courts. |
General News
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 |
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City Controller Kenneth Mejia has repeatedly warned Mayor Karen Bass and city council members that the city was overspending vis-à-vis revenues, creating a growing structural deficit. |
General News
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 |
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The team enhances the firm's capabilities in cutting-edge technology disputes, from AI and blockchain to semiconductors and trade secrets. |
General News
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 |
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An appellate panel will hear arguments Wednesday on whether to block parts of SB 976, a California law requiring parental consent before social media platforms can send personalized notifications to minors. The case has drawn national attention - and bipartisan amicus support - as a flashpoint in the debate over online harms, free speech, and government regulation of technology companies. |
General News
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 |
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If you haven't filed your return for 2024, it's time to get started. |
General News
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 |
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Two California law firms--Teresa Rhyne Law Group and Carmel & Naccasha--have entered a mutual of counsel agreement, combining strengths in estate planning, charitable giving, probate, and real estate to better serve high-net-worth clients across the state. |
General News
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 |
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A 9th Circuit panel reversed the dismissal of a class action against Bayer AG over its Roundup weed killer, ruling that allegations about dangerous chemical levels were enough to survive the pleading stage. |
General News
Monday, March 31, 2025 |
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A new analysis shows how countries around the world are rapidly adding solar and wind capacity, now cheaper and more reliable than ever. |
General News
Monday, March 31, 2025 |
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Edison shareholders sue, alleging neglected equipment and misleading claims led to the Eaton Fire, as the utility faces over 130 lawsuits for the deadly January blaze in Eaton Canyon. |
General News
Monday, March 31, 2025 |
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A Chatsworth jury granted $36.4M to a motorist left with chronic health issues after a crash, including funds for her dog's care, in a rare high award for the area. |
General News
Thursday, April 17, 2025 |
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A Los Angeles County jury awarded $48 million to victims of a child predator teacher who they found was allowed to molest children for 15 years despite complaints to the district and principal. The case made new law and saw a motion to disqualify the judge. |
General News
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 |
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A former Tesla engineer's defamation battle with Elon Musk isn't over. The 9th Circuit reversed a federal judge's decision to confirm a zero-dollar arbitration award, potentially reopening the door for claims against the automaker and its CEO--and setting new precedent on arbitration enforcement. |
General News
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 |
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Federal judge sentences Tom Girardi's form accounting chief for "symbiotic" embezzlement schemes that "hastened the firm's demise." |
General News
Monday, April 14, 2025 |
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Former LA Deputy City Attorney James Clark orchestrated a sham lawsuit to shield the city from a billing fiasco, risking disbarment as testimony unfolds in State Bar court. |
General News
Friday, April 11, 2025 |
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The Douglas Emmett property company battles tenants' bid to dismiss their appeal, arguing a judge's ruling against mass evictions at Barrington Plaza remains contested despite rent collection claims. |
General News
Thursday, April 10, 2025 |
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A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel expressed concern Tuesday over U.S. District Judge David O. Carter's far-reaching order to evict leaseholders from the West LA VA campus and prioritize veterans housing. While the court acknowledged the VA's failings, judges warned the scope of Carter's injunction may have overstepped judicial bounds. |
General News
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 |
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CoStar and a former employee were cleared of trade secrets claims after Move Inc. voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit, ending a year-long legal battle with no settlement. |
General News
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 |
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L.A. County's $4 billion settlement with 6,800 abuse survivors from MacLaren Hall and probation facilities marks a historic apology and reform effort, pending approval. |
General News
Monday, April 7, 2025 |
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A Los Angeles judge favored franchisees claiming Floyd Mayweather's fitness brand defrauded them of $8M, sustaining demurrers against his associates, a day after Mayweather won in a separate case. |
General News
Friday, April 4, 2025 |
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A marine advocacy group accuses the U.S. Department of the Interior of violating laws by allowing a Santa Barbara oil site to reopen with outdated plans, risking environmental disaster. |
General News
Thursday, April 3, 2025 |
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A bill to ban weaponized consumer robots passed a key state Senate committee Tuesday -- but not before a heated debate over whether law enforcement should be exempt, with critics warning of a dangerous expansion of police power. |
General News
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 |
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Prosecutors have not said why Assistant U.S. Attorney Adam P. Schleifer was fired Friday --just one hour after a far-right activist called for his removal over past anti-Trump posts. |
General News
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 |
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A federal judge challenges Santa Ana's rejection of a small church's use of an office property, questioning why a larger church operates across the street under similar zoning rules. |
General News
Monday, March 31, 2025 |
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U.S. district judge rips Los Angeles for unfulfilled homeless promises and untracked millions, urging Mayor Karen Bass to act fast as the city faces scrutiny over a 2022 housing deal. |