GUEST COLUMNS
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Federalism allows states and the federal
government to balance power and protect individual liberty, encouraging
citizens to seek protection from one government when oppressed by the other.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Amid high living costs and talent retention issues, Governor Newsom's plan to incentivize local production could stabilize California's entertainment workforce and provide an economic boost following the 2023 SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.
As AI technology impacts the court reporting industry, the risks--ranging from bias to security concerns--highlight why human court reporters are still essential for delivering accurate, reliable, and trustworthy legal transcripts.
Monday, November 18, 2024
Hochman's "hard middle" platform may allow federal agencies and prosecutors in the region to focus on broader, more complex matters, potentially incentivizing the U.S. Attorney's Office to increase its focus on major cases and corporate wrongdoing, including financial crimes and those impacting America's financial systems.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
In 2024, California's legislature passed key AI bills focused on ethical concerns and digital content misuse, while Gov. Newsom vetoed a broader measure, signaling the state's cautious approach to AI regulation and its future impact.
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP settles $8 million data breach class action, offering compensation and free identity theft protection to victims while enhancing cybersecurity practices.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
California filed 123 lawsuits against the federal government during Trump's first presidency and is preparing for more under Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta.
The case of GRFCO, Inc. v. Superior Court highlights the importance of compliance with the apprenticeship requirements on state and local public works projects in California.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Litigation finance is a legitimate way for lawyers and plaintiffs to receive nonrecourse cash, but it's important to consider taxes when striking a deal or later when filing tax returns.
California's landmark $20 minimum wage for fast food workers is reshaping the industry, but questions about its long-term impact on wages, turnover, and the role of the Fast Food Council remain.
Military service imparts valuable skills and qualities that are highly beneficial in the legal profession, such as discipline, commitment, and strong interpersonal skills.
Friday, November 8, 2024
The gatekeeper role, found across mythologies
worldwide, is akin to the task trial courts face when screening expert
testimony. California cases like Sargon and Tidd highlight the
court's duty to ensure that only well-founded, scientifically reliable expert
opinions reach the trier of fact, guarding against testimony based on
conjecture or insufficient foundation.
The case of Haas Automation, Inc. v. Guenther Steiner and Ten Speed Press highlights the balance between trademark law and creative expression, focusing on the use of trademarks in biographical works.
Decisions by the FTC and California may open new avenues for challenging any advertising claims, with potentially multi-million-dollar business-ending implications for any company selling products on an autorenewal, continuous service, or negative option basis.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
California Gov. Newsom vetoes AB 3129, stopping new restrictions on private equity and hedge fund-backed healthcare deals but other regulatory hurdles for healthcare investors remain in place.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Pursuing early settlement of disputes allows parties to maintain control over the process and outcome, reducing reliance on overburdened judges and unpredictable juries while minimizing economic, timing, and emotional costs.
Monday, November 4, 2024
The Ex Parte Loophole: California courts likely will adopt an exception to malicious prosecution requirements which otherwise require favorable termination when an ex parte has been granted with no opportunity to be heard.
Professor Carl T. Bogus argues that the Second Amendment was included in the Bill of Rights to protect slavery, as Southern states feared the possibility of slave rebellions and the potential for the federal government to disarm the slave patrols. Bogus's research contradicts Justice Antonin Scalia's notion that the Second Amendment was meant to facilitate citizen insurrections against a "tyrannical" federal government.
At a recent party, an older man claimed that only "very wealthy" individuals could afford a subscription box at the Hollywood Bowl, prompting reflection on classism and the misconceptions surrounding wealth and lifestyle choices.
New York Times News Service
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| In October, City Administrative Officer Matthew W. Szabo released a report indicating that the city has exceeded its planned expenditures for the current year by $215.96 million, with the largest overage attributed to escalating liability claims. | |
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Monday, December 2, 2024 |
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| "The case has statewide implications because the court rulings allowed local government to evade the debt limit law by agreeing to pay the debt in full, after being caught violating the Constitution," Michael J. Aguirre said. | |
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Friday, November 29, 2024 |
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| The jury found that the school had been negligent in its supervision of the student on the playground. | |
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024 |
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| Advocates on both sides of the legal and political divide have accused each other of flipping Title IX on its head when it comes to the issue of allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports. | |
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024 |
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| The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Heard's insurer had not breached its duty to defend the actress in her defamation dispute with ex-husband Johnny Depp. | |
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Monday, November 25, 2024 |
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| Attorneys representing the VA in a dispute with homeless veterans have pointed to department officials' testimony before a congressional committee to bolster its claims that budget constraints would limit its ability to construct housing in West LA. | |
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Monday, November 25, 2024 |
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| The groups argue that the project will undermine the state's climate goals and grow the county's polluting oil and gas industry. They also claim that the proposed site won't work because it is full of old wells that will leak carbon back into the atmosphere. The project is one of six carbon storage facilities California Resources Corporation has planned for the Central Valley. | |
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General News
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 |
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| The complaint filed in Los Angeles County claims exceptions to coverage contained within Travelers Insurance policies provided "little or no" protection for rot damage. | |
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Tuesday, November 19, 2024 |
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| The ACLU pointed to statements made by Trump adviser Stephen Miller as evidence that ICE is likely to ramp up its air operations during the next administration. | |
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Tuesday, November 19, 2024 |
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| The county has intervened in a federal lawsuit filed against Thomas Shepos and a handful of landlords and developers following the exposure of a bribery scandal. | |
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General News
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 |
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| Friday's decision by Orange County Superior Court Judge Nico A. Dourbetas is not the final word in the dispute over the city's right to pass a voter identification law. | |
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Monday, November 18, 2024 |
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| Five environmental organizations accused the pesticide regulation department and its directors of purposely failing to adequately regulate treated seeds, crop seeds that are covered in a mixture of pesticides before planting. | |
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Monday, November 18, 2024 |
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| Kathi Vidal, formerly Winston & Strawn's managing director, will be replaced by the office's deputy director from mid-December. | |
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Thursday, November 14, 2024 |
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| Attorneys for Lendlease Construction Inc. argued in opening remarks that Mickey Cheng and Edward Chen, executives for Los Angeles Downtown Investments, used the project to line their pockets with interest payments. | |
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General News
Thursday, November 14, 2024 |
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| While the name change wasn't intentionally deceptive, it would likely cause harm to San Francisco International Airport's brand, U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson ruled. | |
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Monday, December 2, 2024 |
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| The rock singer, whose real name is Brian Warner, sued actress Evan Rachel Wood in 2022 over public allegations of abuse made by the actress and her associate, Ilma Gore. | |
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Friday, November 29, 2024 |
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| The agent says a costume designer had no cause to include him in a federal lawsuit that primarily targets Erika Girardi, an entertainer, simply because the agent was purportedly friends with then-attorney Tom Girardi. | |
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024 |
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| In the multidistrict lawsuit that was initiated in 2015, StarKist Co. and several related companies were accused of fixing the price of packaged tuna products. A partial $16.2 million settlement was reached in 2022 between defendants Chicken of the Sea International and its parent company. | |