Supreme Court Says Judges May Not ‘Bargain’ Over Sentences
(April 19, 2013)

Family Law Statute on Forfeiture of Undisclosed Assets Held Inapplicable to Spouse’s Separate Property
(April 19, 2013)

Panel Orders New Hearing on ‘Trump University’ Defamation Suit
(April 18, 2013)

S.C. to Hear Dispute Over Charter School Class Space
(April 18, 2013)

Ninth Circuit Revives Conspiracy Suit Against Sheriff’s Deputies
(April 17, 2013)

Court Upholds Caltrans Minority Contracting Program
(April 17, 2013)

Court Throws Out Some Convictions in South Gate Corruption Case
(April 16, 2013)

Senate Confirms O’Connell to U.S. District Court, 92-0
(April 16, 2013)

Condemnation May Go Forward Pending CEQA Compliance
(April 15, 2013)

Senate Sets Vote for Today on O’Connell Nomination
(April 15, 2013)

Sheppard Mullin Re-Elects Chairman to Fifth Term
(April 15, 2013)

State Bar Slates Opportunity to Comment on MCLE
(April 15, 2013)

Court Upholds Order to Preserve Transcript in Long-Settled Case
(April 12, 2013)

S.C. to Rule on Scope of Assumption-of-Risk Doctrine
(April 12, 2013)

Superior Court Judge Victor L. Wright to Seek CJA Presidency
(April 11, 2013)

MALDEF Says It Will Sue School District Over Rights
(April 11, 2013)

C.A. Declines to Depublish Ruling on Lawyer’s Personal Liability
(April 11, 2013)

Court Upholds Brokers’ Restrictions on Workers’ Outside Trading
(April 10, 2013)

C.A. Upholds Defense Verdict in Car-Bicycle Collision
(April 10, 2013)

Ethics Panel Says Judges May Ask Lawyers for Advocacy Help
(April 8, 2013)

C.A. Rejects Writer’s Claim He Originated Hit Show LOST
(April 8, 2013)

Lawyer Not Liable Based on Name Appearing on Letterhead—C.A.
(April 8, 2013)

Court of Appeal Clarifies Application of Disentitlement Doctrine
(April 5, 2013)

Group Sues Over Lack of Draft Registration for Women
(April 5, 2013)

City of Hope Support Group Devotes Funds to Cancer Researcher
(April 5, 2013)

Ninth Circuit Panel Says CHP Officer Liable for Fatal Shooting
(April 4, 2013)

CJP Reports Disposing of More Than 1,100 Cases
(April 4, 2013)

Italian, Irish Lawyers to Stage Joint Meeting
(Snippets, April 4, 2013)

C.A. Rules for Auto Technicians in Pay-Dispute Class Action
(April 3, 2013)

Court Says Using Cell Phone GPS While Driving Is Illegal
(April 3, 2013)

C.A. Upholds Fee Award Based on Politician’s Frivolous Motion
(April 2, 2013)

C.A. Allows Fired Attorney to Sue Law Firm Over Disability Claim
(April 1, 2013)

Beckloff Tells What to Expect With Probate Cases Shifted Downtown
(Snippets, April 1, 2013)

Court of Appeal Reaffirms Ruling in Case Of Anna Nicole Smith’s Lawyer, Doctor
(March 29, 2013)

Brown Names Two Lawyers to State Athletic Commission
(March 29, 2013)

C.A. Upholds Secrecy of Documents Connected to UC Egg Study
(March 28, 2013)

S.C. Denies Review to Woman Who Saw Brother Die
(March 28, 2013)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Prayers at Lancaster City Council Meetings
(March 27, 2013)

C.A. Overturns Firing of Teacher Accused of Molestation
(March 27, 2013)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Dismissal of Suit Over MMS Content
(March 26, 2013)

Sacramento Jurist Confirmed to Federal Court
(March 26, 2013)

Services Today and Tomorrow for Attorney Gregory W. Moreno
(March 26, 2013)

Ninth Circuit Revives Local Officer’s Suit Against Police Chief
(March 25, 2013)

S.C Upholds Death Sentence for Man Who Killed Co-Workers
(March 22, 2013)

Alameda Judge Agrees to Resign in Deal With CJP
(March 22, 2013)

C.A. Reinstates Attorney General’s Suit Against Ex-Bell Officials
(March 21, 2013)

Court Upholds Conviction of Unlicensed Midwife
(March 21, 2013)

C.A. Rejects Bid to Force Arbitration of Employee Class Action
(March 20, 2013)

Privacy Right Is Not Limited to Written Disclosures—C.A.
(March 19, 2013)

CJA Criticizes Proposed Rule on ‘Stinger’ Letters
(March 19, 2013)

Church Services Saturday for Attorney Baldo Kristovich
(March 19, 2013)

C.A. Reinstates Judgment in Asbestos Suit, Faults Judge for JNOV
(March 18, 2013)

Longtime Lawyer Baldo M. Kristovich Dies at 98
(March 18, 2013)

Court of Appeal Revives Attorney’s Suit Against Online Competitor
(March 15, 2013)

Ninth Circuit Throws Out Arizona Murder Conviction
(March 15, 2013)

Superior Court Consolidation Continues Amidst Rally, Lawsuit
(March 15, 2013)

Superior Court Judge Dewey L. Falcone to Retire
(March 15, 2013)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Conviction in State’s First Terrorism Trial
(March 14, 2013)

Groups Say They Will Sue Over Eviction Cases Plan
(March 14, 2013)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Injunction for Shell Against Greenpeace
(March 13, 2013)

Rally to ‘Save Our Courts’ Scheduled for Tomorrow
(March 13, 2013)

Superior Court Judge Beckloff Tells of Changes for Probate Cases
(March 13, 2013)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Fair Use Ruling in ‘Jersey Boys’ Case
(March 12, 2013)

Former Superior Court Judge Patrick Murphy Will Not Be Prosecuted, D.A.’s Office Says
(March 12, 2013)

Harris, Bowen Name Lawyers to Watchdog Commission
(March 12, 2013)

Border Search of Laptop Requires ‘Reasonable Suspicion’
(March 11, 2013)

S.C. Orders Retrial for Man Convicted of Murder in Traffic Death
(March 8, 2013)

Superior Court to Phase Out Its ADR Department
(March 8, 2013)

Kleins Donate More Than $1 Million to UCLA Law School
(Snippets, March 8, 2013)

Feuer, Trutanich Camps Come Out Swinging in City Attorney Runoff
(March 7, 2013)

C.A. Rules Again for Cancer Patient in Implant Dispute
(March 7, 2013)

Court Revives Challenge to Law on Nomination Papers Circulators
(March 7, 2013)

Court Rejects Eighth Amendment Challenge to Teen’s Life Sentence
(March 6, 2013)

C.A. Rejects Self-Incrimination Claim in Misprision Case
(March 6, 2013)

Brown Reappoints Burke to Transportation Commission
(March 6, 2013)

High Court Upholds Voter-Approved Deferrals of Parole Hearings
(March 5, 2013)

Panel Upholds Injunction Against Day-Laborer Provision
(March 5, 2013)

Arguments in Case of Contra Costa Judge to Be Heard Next Month
(March 5, 2013)

Downtown Probate Judges to Trek to Encino to Meet With Local Bar Section
(Snippets, March 5, 2013)

Superior Court to Eliminate Over 500 Positions in ‘Consolidation’
(March 4, 2013)

Judge John H. Reid to Retire From Superior Court
(March 4, 2013)

Senior Lawyers to Present Discussion of Los Angeles Race Riots
(Snippets, March 4, 2013)

Percentages of Black, Hispanic, Female Judges Increased in 2012
(March 1, 2013)

Malpractice Limitations Statute Inapplicable to Hospital Fall Suit
(February 28, 2013)

S.C. Will Not Review Conviction in Death of Pitcher
(February 28, 2013)

Superior Court Judge Richard Adler to Retire After 32 Years on Bench
(February 28, 2013)

Court Orders Injunction Against ‘Piracy’ by Anti-Whaling Group
(February 27, 2013)

Ninth Circuit Denies En Banc Review in Case Involving Anti-Bush Protesters
(February 27, 2013)

IALA to Stage Run-Off Debate Between City Attorney Contestants
(Snippets, February 27, 2013)

Attorney-Client Privilege Extends to Appointed Psychological Expert
(February 26, 2013)

C.A. Upholds Convictions in Gang-Related Murders
(February 26, 2013)

State Supreme Court Names Two to CJP
(February 26, 2013)

Appeals Court Says Pregnancy Bias Law Does Not Supplant FEHA
(February 25, 2013)

S.C. Declines to Review Ruling That Plaintiffs Waited Too Long to Sue LAPD Over Alleged Murder Coverup
(February 25, 2013)

State’s Dissolution Law Inapplicable to Foreign Corporations—S.C.
(February 22, 2013)

C.A. Rejects Challenge to Shopping-Bag Law, Says 10-Cent Charge for Paper Bags Is Not a Tax
(February 22, 2013)

William Mitchell Named Interim CEO for Superior Court
(February 22, 2013)

C.A. Reinstates Attorney De Haas’s Malicious Prosecution Action
(February 21, 2013)

C.A. Scuttles $3.8 Million Judgment Against BofA
(February 21, 2013)

Court Declares Man ‘Vexatious Litigant’ on Own Motion
(February 21, 2013)

Court Revives Action to Require Wiccan Chaplains in Prisons
(February 20, 2013)

C.A. Sides With Ryan O’Neal in Anti-SLAPP Flap
(February 20, 2013)

Greig Smith: ‘Don’t Vote for Greg Smith’
(Snippets, February 20, 2013)

C.A. Rejects Suit Against CHP for Delay in Aiding Crash Victims
(February 19, 2013)

Court of Appeal Tosses Ruling on Marine Joint Venture Liability
(February 15, 2013)

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lefkowitz to Retire
(February 15, 2013)

State Bar Charges Former Judicial Candidate With Campaign Misconduct
(February 15, 2013)

S.C.Denies Review of Ruling on Rounding-Off of Employee Time
(February 14, 2013)

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner to Retire April 5
(February 14, 2013)

Court of Appeal Revives Suit Against Successor to Failed Bank
(February 13, 2013)

Committee Vote Set Tomorrow on O’Connell Nomination
(February 13, 2013)

Trial Court Ordered to Reconsider Denial of Binding Arbitration
(February 12, 2013)

Panel Orders New Look at Fee Award in Rights Case
(February 12, 2013)

Ninth Circuit Revives Civil Rights Suit for Retaliatory Arrest
(February 11, 2013)

Fourth District Court of Appeal Clerk Stephen M. Kelly Dies at 64
(February 11, 2013)

High Court Delivers Mixed Ruling in Mixed-Motive Job-Bias Case
(February 8, 2013)

O’Connell Nomination Held Over by Judiciary Committee
(February 8, 2013)

State Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence in Robbery-Murder
(February 8, 2013)

C.A. Says Tort Claims Against Teacher Subject to Arbitration
(February 7, 2013)

No Expectation of Privacy in Air Bag Data, C.A. Holds
(February 7, 2013)

Judges Say ‘Birther’ Dispute May Be Moot
(February 7, 2013)

Judicial Council of California Announces Technology Task Force
(Snippets, February 7, 2013)

Court Upholds Unconscionability Ruling in Arbitration Case
(February 6, 2013)

Sentence Enhancements Held Not Elements of Offense
(February 6, 2013)

Services Today for Jacqueline Fox, Dependency Mediator
(February 6, 2013)

High Court Says Online Retailers May Collect Personal Data
(February 5, 2013)

S.C. Upholds Death Sentence in Robbery-Murder
(February 5, 2013)

Harris Sues BP, ARCO Over Environmental Violations
(February 5, 2013)

Greg Smith Releases First Television Ad in City Attorney Race
(Snippets,February 5, 2013)

C.A. Partially Revives Whistleblower Suit Against Trash Company
(February 4, 2013)

Court Clarifies ‘Home State’ Jurisdiction in Case of Child Whose Mother Was Incarcerated in Mexico
(February 4, 2013)

Ninth Circuit Tosses Suit Over Intrusive Search of Prisoner
(February 1, 2013)

Panel Rejects Toyota Arbitration Bid Based on Dealer Contracts
(January 31, 2013)

C.A. Allows Livermore Retirees to Sue for Health Benefits
(January 31, 2013)

S.C. Makes Appointments to the Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions
(Snippets, January 31, 2013)

C.A. Affirms Ruling in Lawyers’ Malicious Prosecution Battle
(January 30, 2013)

C.A. Rules for Defendant on Realignment Act Credits
(January 30, 2013)

Edward Lazarus Named General Counsel by Tribune Company
(January 30, 2013)

Superior Court Judge Dudley Gray to Retire Next Month
(January 30, 2013)

Los Angeles Superior Court Announces Bench Officer Assignment Changes
(Snippets, January 30, 2013)

Court Upholds Ruling That Madoff Victims Cannot Sue SEC
(January 29, 2013)

In-Home Aide to Elderly Patient Assumed Risk of Violence
(January 29, 2013)

‘Person of the Year’ Dinner Marked by Plaudits, Jazz, Kidding
(January 29, 2013)

Divorce Judgments May Be Ordered Directly From Court’s Website
(Snippets, January 29, 2013)

Arbitrator Ruling on Unlicensed Contractor Issue Subject to Review
(January 28, 2013)

Ninth Circuit to Rule En Banc in Suit Against Austria’s National Railway, Which Panel Held Immune
(January 28, 2013)

Court Denies Class Certification in Suit Against Bank of America
(January 28, 2013)

Supreme Court Applies ‘Continuous Accrual’ Rule to UCL Claims
(January 25, 2013)

Panel Hands Mattel Partial Victory in ‘Bratz’ Case
(January 25, 2013)

Court of Appeal Rejects Claimed Right to Counsel in Divorce Proceedings
(January 25, 2013)

A.G. Sues Asian Textile Companies for Unfair Competition
(January 25, 2013)

C.A. Says Racial Segregation in Prison Violates Equal Protection
(January 24, 2013)

S.C. Lets Stand Employee’s Victory in Arbitration Case
(January 24, 2013)

Bingham Partners Achieve Victory Against Russian Government
(Snippets, January 24, 2013)

C.A. Orders Award Vacated in Medical Malpractice Arbitration
(January 23, 2013)

Kathryn Doi Todd Retires From Court of Appeal
(January 23, 2013)

CJA President Says Group May Seek Legislation Over CJP’s Rejection of its Early Discovery Proposal
(January 23, 2013)

City Attorney ‘Not an Easy Job, Folks,’ Trutanich Tells Debate Crowd
(January 22, 2013)

C.A. Affirms Ruling Tax Service Violated Consumer Laws
(January 22, 2013)

Japanese American Bar Association to Honor Fukai, Takei on Feb. 22
(Snippets, January 22, 2013)

C.A. Rejects Tom Jones’ Negligence Claim Against L.A. Sheriff
(January 18, 2013)

Court Revives Prisoner’s Suit Over Pepper Spraying
(January 18, 2013)

Ninth Circuit Ruling Leaves Privacy Class Action Barely Alive
(January 18, 2013)

Courts, County Law Libraries to Close for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
(Snippets, January 18, 2013)

Lawyer Properly Substituted for Defunct Firm as Judgment Debtor
(January 17, 2013)

Supreme Court Grants Review to Decide Pitchess Issue
(January 17, 2013)

Senior Judge A. Howard Matz to Retire From Central District Court
(January 17, 2013)

C.A. Liberally Interprets Requirements for Offer of Compromise
(January 16, 2013)

Services Friday for Retired Commissioner Torres
(January 16, 2013)

Mike Feuer Campaign Disputes Claim It Received Illegal Donations
(January 16, 2013)

Judicial Performance Commission Invites Comment on Proposed Rules
(Snippets, January 16, 2013)

S.C. Overturns Limit on Fraud Exception to Parol Evidence Rule
(January 15, 2013)

Ex-Lawyer Torres Pays Restitution, Placed on Probation
(January 15, 2013)

Blogger Claims Mike Feuer Received Illegal Donations
(January 15, 2013)

Attorney John McNicholas to be Honored by Archdiocese of Los Angeles
(Snippets, January 15, 2013)

Governor Brown’s ‘Crippling’ Budget Cuts to Force Court to Go Ahead With Shutdown Plans—Wesley
(January 14, 2013)

Assault Allegation Held Protected by Anti-SLAPP Law
(January 14, 2013)

Court Rules FAA Preempts Prohibition Against Class Action Waivers
(January 14, 2013)

Retired Jurist Continues Crusade for Profesionalism and ‘Civility’
(Person of the Year, January 14, 2013)

Former Prosecutor, Jurist Spearheaded Movement for Judicial Branch Reform
(Person of the Year, January 14, 2013)

California’s State Bar President Is a Rocker and a Gentleman
(Person of the Year, January 14, 2013)

Court Says No Recovery for Woman Who Saw Brother Die
(January 11, 2013)

Chief Justice, Others Decry Cuts in Brown’s Budget
(January 11, 2013)

C.A.: Man’s Claim Against Former Boyfriend’s Estate Not Time-Barred
(January 11, 2013)

Conviction Upheld in Threats Against Ventura Prosecutors
(January 11, 2013)

C.A. Rejects Suit Against State on Behalf of ‘at Risk’ Pupils
(January 10, 2013)

U.S. High Court Upholds Dismissal of Claims Against Nike
(January 10, 2013)

Court of Appeal Skewers Lawyer in Opinion Upholding Sanctions
(January 10, 2013)

Patent Litigator Michael Tomasulo Joins Winston & Strawn
(Snippets, January 10, 2013)

Court Upholds Conviction of Possessing Lethal Amounts of Ricin
(January 9, 2013)

High Court Rules for LAFCD in Dispute Over Runoff
(January 9, 2013)

Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Rewrite Rape-by-Impersonation Statute
(January 9, 2013)

Allan E. Anderson Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America
(Snippets, January 9, 2013)

Demotion of Officer Who Could No Longer Wield Baton Upheld
(January 8, 2013)

Ninth Circuit Rejects Witness Intimidation Claim
(January 8, 2013)

CJP Sets Hearing for Judge Charged With Interference in Son’s Case
(January 8, 2013)

Feb. 1 Deadline for State Bar Fee Payment, Group 1 MCLE Compliance
(Snippets, January 8, 2013)

Court Allows Suit by Woman Who Awoke During Procedure
(January 7, 2013)

Ninth Circuit Judge Fisher to Assume Senior Status
(January 7, 2013)

Attorney General, Assemblyman Respond to Court Ruling on Rape
(January 7, 2013)

Court of Appeal Publishes Opinion on Charter Schools
(January 7, 2013)

C.A. Rejects Bid to Enforce Support Waiver in 1985 Agreement
(January 4, 2013)

Court Upholds Injunction Requiring Firm to Notify Clients That Former Lawyer Resigned From Practice
(January 4, 2013)

Obama Renominates Judge O’Connell for U.S. District Court Bench
(January 4, 2013)

Panel Upholds RICO Conviction of Chinese Nationals
(January 4, 2013)

Irell & Manella, Arent Fox Name Partners in Los Angeles
(Snippets, January 4, 2013)

Court Throws Out Rape Conviction Based on Impersonation
(January 3, 2013)

Ninth Circuit Panel Upholds Dismissal of Complaint for Securities Fraud by Purchasers of Aftermarket Shares
(January 3, 2013)

Court Overturns Teenager’s Life-Without-Parole Sentence
(January 2, 2013)

C.A. Throws Out Conservator’s Suit Against Television Station
(December 31, 2012)

International Arbitration Award Held Enforceable
(December 31, 2012)

Brown Names 30 to Superior Courts, Including 11 in Los Angeles
(December 28, 2012)

Ex-Judge Patrick Murphy Arrested for Domestic Violence
(December 28, 2012)

Supreme Court Rules for Union in Dispute Over Supermarket Leafletting
(December 28, 2012)

Retired Commissioner Kautz Dies at 72
(December 28, 2012)

Court Upholds Entrepreneur’s Conviction for Money Laundering
(December 27, 2012)

Judge May Reconsider Forum Non Conveniens Ruling
(December 27, 2012)

C.A. Upholds Award of Attorney Fees to Producer of ‘Sahara’
(December 26, 2012)

Panel Upholds Conviction in Securities Fraud Case
(December 26, 2012)

C.A. Revives Securities Fraud Class Action Against Manufacturer
(December 24, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Upholds City Leases of Public Land to Boy Scouts
(December 21, 2012)

Commission Confirms Three to Appellate Courts
(December 21, 2012)

S.C. Rules for Revocable Trust Beneficiaries in Dispute Over Standing
(December 21, 2012)

Governor Names Miles to New Term as Bar Court Judge
(December 21, 2012)

Courts and Law Library Announce Holiday Schedules
(Snippets, December 21, 2012)

C.A. Reverses Discovery Sanctions Against Suspended Corporation
(December 20, 2012)

A.G.: Orange County Official Played Conflicting Roles
(December 20, 2012)

Don Haidl, Central Figure in Carona Corruption Case, Dies at 61
(December 20, 2012)

Sandra J. Levin to Join LA Law Library as Executive Director
(Snippets, December 20, 2012)

C.A. Rules for Microsoft on Taxation of Software Licenses
(December 19, 2012)

Alliance Elects Sacramento Judge White President
(December 19, 2012)

A.G. Says City May Use Cameras to Cite Motorists for Illegal Turns
(December 19, 2012)

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Establishes Call Center
(Snippets, December 19, 2012)

Judges Critical of Committee Draft Opinion on Budget Advocacy
(December 18, 2012)

S.C. Affirms Death Sentence in West Covina Murder
(December 18, 2012)

Senate Confirms Magistrate Judge Fernando Olguin to District Judgeship
(December 18, 2012)

Court of Appeal Rules Child Crime Witnesses, Not Just Victims, May Testify Remotely
(December 18, 2012)

Court of Appeal Says Estate Waiver Survived Same-Sex Marriage
(December 17, 2012)

C.A. Upholds Order Allowing Leafleting Outside Library
(December 17, 2012)

Court of Appeal to Reconsider Ruling on Liability for Medical Implants
(December 17, 2012)

Governor Brown Names Two Lawyers to State Posts
(December 17, 2012)

CJP Admonishes Superior Court Judge for Rape Comments
(December 14, 2012)

C.A.: Insurer’s Installment Payment Charges Lawful
(December 14, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Upholds State Cuts in Payments to Medi-Cal Providers
(December 14, 2012)

Judges Klausner, Schnegg Welcome Loyola Law Alumni to the Profession
(Snippets, December 14, 2012)

C.A. Throws Out Conspiracy Conviction of Onetime Deputy D.A.
(December 13, 2012)

Superior Court Judge Wheatley to Retire Next Year
(December 13, 2012)

C.A. Says Court Erred in Not Certifying Wage-and-Hour Class Action
(December 13, 2012)

San Diego Judge Vargas to Join District Attorney’s Office
(December 13, 2012)

U.S. Senate Confirms Jesus Bernal as Federal Judge
(December 12, 2012)

Superior Court Judge Jan Greenberg Levine to Retire
(December 12, 2012)

C.A. Says Officer With Heart Problems Not Qualified for Desk Job
(December 12, 2012)

Ex-Supreme Court Justice Cruz Reynoso Endorses Mike Feuer
(Snippets, December 12, 2012)

Court of Appeal Orders Revocation of City’s Billboard Exemptions
(December 11, 2012)

Court Vacates Pregnancy Bias Award Against Lucasfilm
(December 11, 2012)

Budget ‘Sweep’ Imperils Trial Courts, CJA President Warns Governor
(December 11, 2012)

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Same-Sex Marriage Cases
(December 10, 2012)

U.S. Jury Returns Verdict Against Ex-IndyMac Executives
(December 10, 2012)

S.C. Throws Out Suit, Says Plaintiff Not Compliant With Claims Law
(December 7, 2012)

C.A. Throws Out Attempted Murder Convictions
(December 7, 2012)

Court Says L.A. Unified School District is Fair to Charter Schools
(December 7, 2012)

Jahr Warns of Crisis ‘Escalation’ by Brown Administration
(December 6, 2012)

Superior Court Commissioner Carnahan to Retire
(December 6, 2012)

Court Finds Juror Selection Violation, but Upholds Conviction
(December 6, 2012)

State Bar Recommends License Cancellation Over Lawyer’s Misrepresentation of Disability
(December 6, 2012)

Trutanich Explains Refusal to Take Pay Cut: ‘We Are Not a Rich Family’
(Snippets, December 6, 2012)

Court of Appeal Upholds Conviction in Crash That Killed Angels Pitcher
(December 5, 2012)

Santa Monica Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Tax Fraud
(December 5, 2012)

Governor Brown Names Three Lawyers to State Posts
(December 5, 2012)

Jackie Lacey Sworn in as District Attorney
(December 4, 2012)

Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for ‘Ninja’ Killer
(December 4, 2012)

C.A. Holds Gang Members Responsible for Killing of Confederate
(December 3, 2012)

Court Clarifies Rule on Certificate of Rehabilitation
(December 3, 2012)

Monterey Judge Grover Named to Sixth District C.A.
(November 30, 2012)

Arbitration Policy Held Binding on At-Will Employee
(November 30, 2012)

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Phillip Hickok to Retire
(November 30, 2012)

Committee Vote on Judicial Nominees Postponed
(November 30, 2012)

MTA Cannot Recover Cost of Buses Used for Obama Fundraiser—Lawyer
(November 30, 2012)

Developer May Proceed With Suit Against Local Attorneys—C.A.
(November 29, 2012)

S.C. Denies Review of Ruling on Maywood School Project
(November 29, 2012)

Attorney and Former Judicial Candidate to Retire
(November 29, 2012)

Committee Vote Set for Eastern District Judicial Nominee
(November 29, 2012)

Former Attorney General John Van de Kamp Endorses Mike Feuer
(Snippets, November 29, 2012)

C.A. Declines to Extend Strict Liability to Medical Implants
(November 28, 2012)

Court: Juror’s Mistake Did Not Require Disqualification
(November 28, 2012)

First AME Church Pastor Endorses Feuer for City Attorney
(Snippets, November 28, 2012)

Supreme Court Reverses C.A. Ruling on Evidence of Lost Profits
(November 27, 2012)

LGBT Anarchist Group Denied Sanctions Against Church
(November 27, 2012)

Funeral Services Held for Attorney Peter Kezirian, Dead at 48
(November 27, 2012)

Clarke to Leave Superior Court Post After 18 Years
(November 26, 2012)

C.A. Allows Man Struck by Driver to Sue Auto Club
(November 26, 2012)

Superior Court Judge Daniel Buckley to Assume Civil Supervisory Duties
(November 26, 2012)

City Council May Engage Outside Attorneys to Draft Laws, Chief Deputy City Attorney Says
(November 26, 2012)

Governor Brown Nominates Two to California Court of Appeal
(November 23, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Muslim Inmate’s Right to Sue
(November 23, 2012)

Attorney Pleads Guilty to Kickbacks Involving Construction
(November 23, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Overturns Conviction Related to Pellicano Conspiracy
(November 21, 2012)

Goldman Lawyer Casts Doubt on Claims in Documentary
(November 21, 2012)

State Supreme Court Declines to Hear Proposition 13 Challenge
(November 21, 2012)

California Nurses Association Endorses Mike Feuer for City Attorney
(Snippets, November 21, 2012)

Pass Rate on July State Bar Exam Rises Above 55 Percent
(November 20, 2012)

S.C. Rules for Cities in Tax Collection Dispute With County
(November 20, 2012)

C.A. Revives Excessive Force Suit Against Sheriff’s Department
(November 20, 2012)

Jackie Lacey Names Executive Team for District Attorney’s Office
(November 20, 2012)

C.A. Narrowly Construes ‘Pending Litigation’ Exception to CPRA
(November 19, 2012)

DOJ, Harris Sue eBay Over Agreement Not to Compete
(November 19, 2012)

Beth Jay, Principal Attorney to Three Chief Justices, Set to Retire
(November 19, 2012)

Brown Appoints Chief Counsel At State Parks Department
(November 19, 2012)

Superior Court Judges, Commissioner to Move Next Month
(Snippets, November 19, 2012)

C.A. Rejects Suit Charging LAPD Covered up Murder by Officer
(November 16, 2012)

Panel Says Suit Over Tax Disclosures Was Timely
(November 16, 2012)

Ex-Attorney General Dan Lungren Loses U.S. House Seat
(November 16, 2012)

Feuer Accuses Trutanich of Ducking Debates in Violation of Pledge
(Snippets, November 16, 2012)

Superior Court Plans Drastic Cutbacks for Coming Fiscal Year
(November 15, 2012)

Judge O’Connell Nominated for Federal Judgeship
(November 15, 2012)

Appeals Court Finds That ‘Legal Expense’ Connotes Attorney Fees
(November 15, 2012)

Governor Brown Re-Appoints Lawyer Leviton to FEHC
(November 15, 2012)

Firing Not Justified by Belief Employee Was Misusing Leave
(November 14, 2012)

Review Department Turns Down State Bar’s Call for Disbarment of Attorney Taylor Over Illegal Fees
(November 14, 2012)

Emling Becomes First Woman Chief Deputy Public Defender
(November 14, 2012)

Lawyer Convicted of Altering Documents, Other Federal Felonies
(November 14, 2012)

Accomplice’s Statements to Jailhouse Informant Admissible—C.A.
(November 13, 2012)

Court: Convict Will Not Get Inheritance Until Release
(November 13, 2012)

C.A. Upholds Class Action Denial in Suit Against Retailer
(November 9, 2012)

Lacey Wins, Says ‘Community Has Come Forward’ on Race
(November 8, 2012)

C.A. Rejects Suit Over Plan to Turn Book Into Movie
(November 8, 2012)

Contract to Provide Gambling Stake Not Against Public Policy
(November 7, 2012)

Panel Upholds Death Sentence in Mojave Motel Murders
(November 7, 2012)

Commission Charges Bay Area Judge With Interfering in Son’s Case
(November 6, 2012)

Lavin Named to Special Panel for Election Day Issues
(November 6, 2012)

DOJ Slates Election Day Enforcement Effort
(November 6, 2012)

C.A. Rejects Cities’ Bids to Collect Bed Taxes From Online Sellers
(November 5, 2012)

Court Revives Challenge to City’s Cut in Health Benefits
(November 5, 2012)

C.A. Upholds Group’s Right to Fire Pastor of Affiliated Church
(November 2, 2012)

Court to Decide Whether Judge May Restrict Residence
(November 2, 2012)

Wal-Mart Project Requires Environmental Review—Court
(November 1, 2012)

S.C. Denies Review of City’s Dispute With Biker Club
(November 1, 2012)

State Bar Slates Hearings on Discipline and Other Issues
(November 1, 2012)

Rounding Off Employee’s Time Not Necessarily Illegal—C.A.
(October 31, 2012)

Architect Not Liable for Slip-and-Fall Injuries—Court
(October 31, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Upholds New-Trial Order in Death Penalty Case
(October 30, 2012)

Ban on Probationer’s Use of Medical Marijuana Upheld
(October 30, 2012)

Court Revives Cross-Complaint in Dispute Between Lawyers
(October 29, 2012)

Informant-Testimony Law Not Retroactive—C.A.
(October 29, 2012)

Trutanich, Feuer Agree That Villaraigosa Proposal Is Faulty
(Snippets, October 29, 2012)

Court of Appeal Rejects Suit Over ‘Mystery House’ Trademark
(October 26, 2012)

Retired Commissioner Gerald Richardson Dies at 68
(October 26, 2012)

FPPC Sues Over Donation, Hearing Set for Tuesday
(October 26, 2012)

Governor Names Fred Hiestand to Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
(October 26, 2012)

Court Overturns Order for Release of San Diego Murderess
(October 25, 2012)

Former Senior Lawyers Chair Hugh I. Biele Dies at 70
(October 25, 2012)

Court Allows Conservatives’ Rights Suit Against Campus Officials
(October 24, 2012)

Consultant Claims Jackson Campaign Lied About Donor
(October 24, 2012)

C.A. Affirms Support Increase After Jurisdictional Challenge
(October 23, 2012)

Lacey Comments on Times Report, Jackson Trumpets Daily News Nod
(Snippets, October 23, 2012)

U.S. Judge Strikes Down Early Ballot Deadline for New Parties
(October 22, 2012)

Court Revives Drug Conspiracy Charges Involving Anna Nicole Smith
(October 19, 2012)

Beckloff Hailed at Pasadena Bar Association Meeting for Judicial Excellence
(Snippets, October 19, 2012)

C.A. Rejects Claim of ‘Implied-in-Fact’ Agreement to Arbitrate
(October 18, 2012)

S.C. Declines to Revive Action Against Cochran Firm
(October 18, 2012)

Alan Jackson Doubles Down in TV Ad, Calls Lacey ‘Dishonest’
(October 17, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Again Stays Order Striking Down Montana Contribution Limits
(October 17, 2012)

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction of Septuagenarian Murderess
(October 16, 2012)

Billboard for TV Show Is Commercial Speech—Court
(October 16, 2012)

Remarks of Incoming CJA President Alan D. Hardcastle
(October 16, 2012)

Law Library to Celebrate National Pro Bono Week With Concert, Talks
(Snippets, October 16, 2012)

Court of Appeal Holds Beer Seller Not Responsible for Fatal Crash
(October 15, 2012)

S.C. to Review Ruling Against Pizza Chain on Harassment Claim
(October 12, 2012)

Charter School Not Entitled to Choose Its Location—C.A.
(October 12, 2012)

Ex-LAPD Officer Loses Bid to Expand Suit Against Gunmaker
(October 11, 2012)

Lacey Outraises Opponent in Quarterly Fundraising
(October 11, 2012)

A.G. Says Water District Can Sue to Oust Director Over Residence
(October 11, 2012)

C.A. Takes Liberal View on Pleading Claims Act Compliance
(October 10, 2012)

Panel Upholds Temecula’s Medical Marijuana Ban
(October 10, 2012)

Robert Tanenbaum to Address Santa Clarita Bar Association
(Snippets, October 10, 2012)

Annexed Homeowners Must Pay Municipal Taxes, C.A. Rules
(October 9, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Cites Discovery Denial, Says Defendant Entitled to New Hearing in Child Pornography Case
(October 9, 2012)

Kelly, Crispo, Horan Named 2012 MetNews ‘Persons of the Year’
(October 9, 2012)

Jesse Choper to Receive Witkin Medal From State Bar
(October 9, 2012)

Defamation Suit Over ‘Deadbeat Dad’ Reference Held SLAPP
(October 5, 2012)

Alliance Blasts AOC Treatment of Information Requests
(October 5, 2012)

Southwestern Law School to Honor Three Entertainment Law Attorneys
(Snippets, October 5, 2012)

Carolyn Kuhl Elected Assistant Presiding Judge
(October 4, 2012)

State Bar Files Discipline Cases Based on MCLE Audit
(October 4, 2012)

Retired Sheppard Mullin Partner Francis Dies at 80
(October 4, 2012)

Pasadena Bar Association to Honor Judge Mitchell Beckloff
(Snippets, October 4, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Takes Strict View of Aircraft Statute of Repose
(October 3, 2012)

Court of Appeal Applies Realignment Act to Revocation Of Probation and Execution of Suspended Sentence
(October 3, 2012)

Retirement Dinner Slated for District Attorney Cooley
(Snippets, October 3, 2012)

C.A. Upholds Actor’s Award of ‘Nash Bridges’ Profits
(October 2, 2012)

U.S. High Court Leaves Ex-Vernon Mayor’s Conviction Intact
(October 2, 2012)

Lew May Return to Work Next Week, Spokesperson Says
(October 2, 2012)

Jackie Lacey Tells of Ad Libbing Remarks at Seniors Center
(Snippets, October 2, 2012)

Hearing Officer May Grant Pitchess Motion—Court of Appeal
(October 1, 2012)

Beverly Hills Bar Association to Hold Program on Settlement Ethics
(Snippets, October 1, 2012)

C.A. Rejects Ex-Lawyer’s Racial Bias Suit Against Labor Union
(September 28, 2012)

Judicial Council to Reduce Size of Advisory Committees
(September 28, 2012)

Cooley to Announce Endorsement of Kevin James for Mayor
(Snippets, September 28, 2012)

C.A. Says Inmate Is Entitled to Court Access to Seek Visitation
(September 27, 2012)

Appeals Panel Holds That Licensee May Be Ordered to Take Mental Competency Exam as Part of Investigation
(September 27, 2012)

Court of Appeal Approves of Firing Misbehaving Police Officer
(September 27, 2012)

Construction Defect Specialist Loses in C.A. in His Own Defect Case
(September 27, 2012)

Nossaman LLP Adds Intellectual Property Partner Thomas Dover
(Snippets, September 27, 2012)

C.A. Allocates Coverage Responsibility in Sterling Housing Bias Suit
(September 26, 2012)

Appeals Court Approves Aggregating Vandalism Claims
(September 26, 2012)

Former DEA Head Robert Bonner Endorses Jackson for District Attorney
(Snippets, September 26, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Revives Suit by Man Claiming Coerced Confession
(September 25, 2012)

Judicial Nominations Left Hanging as Senate Recesses
(September 25, 2012)

Candidates Feuer and Trutanich Agree to Debates
(September 25, 2012)

Attorney Denove, Judge Murphy Provide Snapshots
(Snippets, September 25, 2012)

Jackie Lacey Calls for Granting Drivers’ Licenses to Illegal Aliens
(September 24, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Panel Rejects Alaskan Villagers’ Suit Against Energy Companies on Global Warming
(September 24, 2012)

Court of Appeal Approves Retroactive Application of DUI Statute
(September 24, 2012)

State Bar Says It Will Seek Discipline of Lawyer Targeted in Federal Suit
(September 24, 2012)

Court of Appeal Holds County Not Liable for Pit Bull Attack
(September 21, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Approves Settlement of Class Action Charging Facebook With Invasion of Privacy
(September 21, 2012)

Restraint Marks Debate Between Candidates for District Attorney
(September 21, 2012)

Mike Feuer Is Endorsed for City Attorney by Ex-Police Chief Bratton
(Snippets, September 21, 2012)

Court of Appeal Revives Class Action Bid by Newspaper Carriers
(September 20, 2012)

Brown Signs Bill Targeting Disability Access Lawsuits
(September 20, 2012)

Litigator Mark Johnson Joins Alston & Bird’s Los Angeles Office
(Snippets, September 20, 2012)

Court of Appeal Upholds a $54,000 Fee Award to Century City Attorney Sued for Client-Snatching
(September 19, 2012)

Appeals Court Orders ‘Red Light Camera’ Measure Restored to Murietta’s November Ballot
(September 19, 2012)

Los Angeles County Bar Association Presents LIBOR Seminar
(Snippets, September 19, 2012)

State Bar Dues Bill Signed, Active Members to Pay $410 for 2013
(September 18, 2012)

Admission in Deposition Did Not Preclude Contradiction In Subsequent Declaration, Court of Appeal Rules
(September 18, 2012)

C.A. Finds No Judicial Bias Based on Slip-of-the-Tongue
(September 18, 2012)

Supermarket Owner Not Liable for Death Following Freak Mishap—C.A.
(September 18, 2012)

Los Angeles County Bar Association Presents Seminar on Ethics
(Snippets, September 18, 2012)

King Succeeds Collins as Central District Chief Judge
(September 17, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Removal of Legal Resident Who Claimed He Was Mistreated at Border by Authorities
(September 17, 2012)

Diamond Bar Attorney Faces Disbarment After Failing to Appear
(September 17, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Allows Suit by Family of Woman Slain by Husband
(September 14, 2012)

Molina, Philibosian, Shiff Endorse Lacey for District Attorney
(Snippets, September 14, 2012)

Supreme Court Depublishes Ruling in Attorney Malpractice Case
(September 13, 2012)

State Bar to Pursue Building Purchase in Los Angeles
(September 13, 2012)

Hastings College of the Law Mourns Libyan Ambassador
(September 13, 2012)

David Wesley Officially Elected Presiding Judge
(September 13, 2012)

Beverly Hills Bar Association Announces ‘Judges Night’ Program
(Snippets, September 13, 2012)

C.A. Revives Claim Lawyer Obtained Fraudulent Fee Waivers
(September 12, 2012)

‘No Inappropriate Conduct’ by AOC Lobbyists—Justice
(September 12, 2012)

Labor Law Attorney Mahsa Aliaskar Joins Sheppard Mullin
(Snippets, September 12, 2012)

Court Upholds Dismissal of Chuck Yeager’s Suit over Memorabilia
(September 11, 2012)

Wapner, Byrne, Others Eulogize Long-Time Executive Officer Frank Zolin
(September 11, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Throws Out Ex-Commissioner’s Suit Against Judges
(September 11, 2012)

Jackie Lacey Announces Four Law Enforcement Endorsements
(Snippets, September 11, 2012)

Alliance ‘Perplexed’ at Selection of Lobbyist to New Post at AOC
(September 10, 2012)

Court Orders New Sentencing for Man Who Blew Up His Own Mailbox in Extortion Plot Involving Athletes
(September 10, 2012)

California Applicants’ Attorneys Association Has New Leadership Team
(Snippets, September 10, 2012)

D.A.’s Office Has No Conflict in Bell Prosecution, C.A. Rules
(September 7, 2012)

Judge Not Required to Consider Jurors’ Plea for Sentencing Leniency, C.A. Rules in Shooting Case
(September 7, 2012)

Former State Sen. Richard Polanco Endorses Alan Jackson
(Snippets, September 7, 2012)

Court Upholds Order Against Seizure of Property From Homeless
(September 6, 2012)

Incoming AOC Director Names AOC Leadership Team
(September 6, 2012)

Armenian Bar Association Chairman Protests Officer’s Slaying
(Snippets, September 6, 2012)

C.A. Upholds Award for Emotional Toll of Attack on Dog
(September 5, 2012)

Judge Lew Has Second Operation to Relieve Pressure
(September 5, 2012)

Kamala D. Harris Announces Slight Decrease in Hate Crimes in 2011
(Snippets, September 5, 2012)

Judicial Council Approves Restructuring of AOC Executive Office
(September 4, 2012)

Court Upholds Ruling in Suit Over Marilyn Monroe Publicity
(August 31, 2012)

Implement SEC Reforms Now, Alliance Director Tells AOC
(August 31, 2012)

State Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Mobile Home Case
(Snippets, August 31, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Says Publishers Jailed Over Story Can Sue Arpaio
(August 30, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Orders New Trial in San Diego Slayings
(August 30, 2012)

C.A. Holds Tax Statute Discriminatory and Unconstitutional
(August 29, 2012)

S.C. Names David Pasternak to State Bar Board
(August 29, 2012)

C.A. Revives Sex Abuse Suit, Citing Insurance Code Provision
(August 28, 2012)

S.C. Criticizes Prosecution, Throws Out Death Sentence
(August 28, 2012)

C.A. Rejects Claim of Exception to Ban on Noncompete Clauses
(August 27, 2012)

Memorial Service Scheduled for Sept. 8 for Former Court Executive Frank Zolin
(August 24, 2012)

High Court Discards Release Rule on Tort Settlements
(August 24, 2012)

S.C. Will Not Review Ruling in Battle Over Banking Fortune
(August 23, 2012)

Both DA Candidates Claim to Be Ahead in the Polls
(Snippets, August 23, 2012)

C.A. Says Bernard Parks Liable for Failed Campaign’s Robocalls
(August 22, 2012)

Court Orders New Hearing for Convicted Psychiatrist
(August 22, 2012)

No Loss-of-Consortium Claim Under Power-Press Exception—S.C.
(August 22, 2012)

Court Upholds Year Prison Term for ‘Die Hard’ Director
(August 21, 2012)

San Diego Attorney Named Co-President of Littler Mendelson
(August 21, 2012)

Credit Union Held Responsible for Funds Lost Due to Fraud
(August 20, 2012)

Trutanich Takes Out Papers to Run for Second Term
(August 20, 2012)

Senior U.S. District Judge Lew ‘Quite Stable,’ Physician Says
(August 20, 2012)

Italian American Lawyers Assn. to Stage DA Candidate Forum
(Snippets, August 20, 2012)

High Court Finds Arbitration Clauses in CC&Rs Enforceable
(August 17, 2012)

Supreme Court Cites Eighth Amendment, Says Sentence of 110 Years to Life for Juvenile Is Unconstitutional
(August 17, 2012)

San Diego Judge-Elect Calls for Arrest of Eric Holder, Impeachment
(Snippets, August 17, 2012)

Court of Appeal Rejects Bias Claim Against Ex-Judge Schiavelli
(August 16, 2012)

S.C. Will Not Review Discipline of Psychologist for Misconduct as Family Law Special Master
(August 16, 2012)

Court Revives Suit Over Publication of Celebrity Wedding Photos
(August 15, 2012)

C.A. Allows Libel Suit Against Lawyer to Go Forward
(August 15, 2012)

Court of Appeal Rejects Lawsuit Against Tech Blog as SLAPP
(August 14, 2012)

Greenberg Partner Sean McMillan Killed Piloting Small Aircraft
(August 14, 2012)

U.S. District Court Senior Judge Lew Undergoes Skull Surgery
(August 13, 2012)

Court of Appeal Affirms Order to Pay Ex-Wife $350,000
(August 13, 2012)

CA Voids Consent Decree on Teacher Lay-Offs
(August 13, 2012)

Court of Appeal Says Judge Rogers Failed to Follow Its Directive
(August 10, 2012)

Appeal Dismissed, Though Case Was Fully Briefed, After Discovery There Was No Judgment
(August 10, 2012)

Jackson Labels Himself a ‘Prosecutor,’ Lacey an ‘Administrator’
(August 9, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Overturns Award Against U.S. for Wiretapping
(August 8, 2012)

Three-Judge Federal Appeals Panel Takes Issue With Circuit’s Earlier Decision on Whistleblowers
(August 8, 2012)

Reenactment Through Computer-Generated Animation Proper
(August 7, 2012)

Court of Appeal’s Reduction of Fake-Bomb Conviction to Misdemeanor Reversed by State High Court
(August 7, 2012)

Attorney Gary S. Greene’s ‘Big Band of Barristers’ Wins ABA Competition
(August 7, 2012)

Lesbian Retains Joint Custody of Child Adopted by Former Partner
(August 6, 2012)

C.A. Affirms Dismissal of Action Against Cochran Firm
(August 6, 2012)

Police Rights Attorney Gregory Smith Formally Declares Los Angeles City Attorney Candidacy
(August 3, 2012)

City of Lancaster, Officials Are Spared Litigation by Motorcycle Club
(August 3, 2012)

Superior Court Seeks Commercial Litigators for Settlement Marathon
(Snippets, August 3, 2012)

Judge Eradicates ADDA’s Win In Contest Over Failure to Bargain
(August 2, 2012)

CA Reverses Conviction of Ex-Compton Mayor Bradley
(August 2, 2012)

Lillie’s Name Goes Back On Law Library Building
(August 2, 2012)

Ipsen Is Fired From Post of Deputy District Attorney
(August 1, 2012)

Jahr Says He Looks Forward to ‘Healthy Self-Assessment’ of AOC
(July 31, 2012)

Retired Superior Court Judge Jahr to Head AOC
(July 30, 2012)

C.A. Throws Out Verdict in Prisoner’s Wrongful Death
(July 30, 2012)

Non-Practicing Attorney Stone to Become President of City of Hope
(Snippets, July 30, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Allows Challenge to No-Fly List to Proceed
(July 27, 2012)

C.A. Upholds Molestation Conviction of Scientist
(July 27, 2012)

C.A. Upholds Admission of Threatened Witness’ Hearsay Statement
(July 26, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Agrees to Review DNA Ruling En Banc
(July 26, 2012)

Brown Reappoints Capozzola To Law Revision Commission
(July 26, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Rejects Ex-Members’ Suit Against Scientology
(July 25, 2012)

C.A. Reinstates Part of Ex-Officer’s Suit Against Gunmaker
(July 25, 2012)

Panel Orders Reconsideration of Sanctions Against Attorney
(July 24, 2012)

Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence in Murder of Woman Abducted From BART Station
(July 24, 2012)

Lawyers Philharmonic And Legal Voices Draw Enthusiastic Ovation
(July 24, 2012)

Former Desert Hot Springs Police Officer Gets Four Years in Prison for Abusing Suspects
(July 24, 2012)

Patrick M. Kelly Elected President of State Bar for 2012-2013
(July 23, 2012)

Judiciary’s Credibility at Stake in AOC Reform—Czuleger
(July 23, 2012)

LACBA, Other Bar Groups Urge Bar Admission of Non-Citizen
(July 23, 2012)

Governor Brown Appoints Chief Counsel at Board of Parole Hearings
(July 23, 2012)

‘Now Is Time for Reform,’ Los Angeles Superior Court Tells AOC
(July 20, 2012)

C.A. Says Malpractice Suit Barred by Statute of Limitations
(July 20, 2012)

U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Olguin Nomination
(July 20, 2012)

Parris Urges Mandatory Utilization of Motor Vehicle Black Boxes
(Snippets, July 20, 2012)

High Court to Decide Whether Store May Ban Religious Solicitors
(July 19, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Revives Bid to Use Segway at Disneyland
(July 19, 2012)

C.A. Upholds City’s Decision Not to Award Golf Cart Contract
(July 18, 2012)

Services Friday for Entertainment Lawyer Marvin B. Meyer
(July 18, 2012)

S.C. Throws Out Death Sentence in L.A. Murders
(July 17, 2012)

Justices Overturn Restitution Order to Estate as ‘Victim’
(July 17, 2012)

Frustrated Judge Lance Ito Calls AOC ‘Deceptive, Vindictive, Manipulated’
(July 16, 2012)

Trafficking Victim Entitled to Dependency Protection
(July 16, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Panel Tosses Antitrust Claim Over ATM Fees
(July 13, 2012)

Judiciary Committee Approves Bernal Nomination
(July 13, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Court Allows Ex-Athlete to Sue Davis Police
(July 12, 2012)

Commission on Judicial Performance Admonishes Judge for Contemptuous Treatment of Defense Lawyer
(July 12, 2012)

Ex-Mayor Riordan Declares He’s Supporting Jackson
(Snippets, July 12, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Rejects Products Liability Suit Against Taser Maker
(July 11, 2012)

ACLU Sues Cooley and Baca, Says Exculpatory Evidence Is Being Concealed
(July 11, 2012)

State Supreme Court Orders New Hearing in Death Penalty Case
(July 10, 2012)

State Bar Charges Glendale Lawyer With Bilking Client
(July 10, 2012)

Fox Rothschild’s Darrell Miller Honored by National Bar Association
(July 10, 2012)

Marriage Terminated Earlier Child Support Order, C.A. Rules
(July 9, 2012)

Former L.A. Attorney Appointed to Board of Parole Hearings
(July 9, 2012)

Superior Court Announces Fee Hikes, Effective Tomorrow
(July 9, 2012)

C.A. Upholds City of Los Angeles’ Regulation of Medical Marijuana
(July 6, 2012)

Orange County Judge Accepts Censure by CJP
(July 6, 2012)

LGBA, Other Bar Groups, Celebrate Fitzgerald’s Appointment
(Snippets, July 6, 2012)

Robber Guilty of Murder in Death of His Accomplice—C.A.
(July 5, 2012)

Alliance Founder Horan Endorses SEC Recommendations, Blasts Comment Process as Lacking Integrity
(July 5, 2012)

Anti-Terrorism Law Has No Exception for ‘Legitimate Violence’—Court
(July 5, 2012)

Charter Cities Exempt From Prevailing Wage Law, S.C. Rules
(July 3, 2012)

Co-Defendant’s Continuance Extends Speedy Trial Time
(July 3, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Award to U.S. Resulting From Forest Fire
(July 2, 2012)

ACLU Sues Anaheim, Alleges Racially Polarized Voting
(July 2, 2012)

Bingham McCutcheon Partner Elected to ADL Post
(July 2, 2012)

Stolen Valor Act Is Unconstitutional, U.S. Supreme Court Rules
(June 29, 2012)

Senate Committee Puts Off Vote on Bernal Nomination
(June 29, 2012)

C.A. Allows Suit Against Pizza Chain Over Sexual Harassment Claim
(June 28, 2012)

CWL to Honor Prisoner Rights Lawyer With Stender Award
(June 28, 2012)

Chief Judge of Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Faces Spirited Challenge
(Snippets, June 28, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Rejects Tax Protesters’ First Amendment Claims
(June 27, 2012)

School Board Was Not Required to Place Parent’s ‘Rainbow Day’ Protest on Agenda, C.A. Rules
(June 27, 2012)

Longtime Commissioner George Kalinski to Retire
(June 27, 2012)

Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence in Hollywood Hills Killing
(June 26, 2012)

Committee Sets Vote Thursday on Bernal Nomination
(June 26, 2012)

Baretta, Bartenetti to Be Feted by Italian American Lawyers
(Snippets, June 26, 2012)

Alliance Blasts Judicial Council’s Initial Response to SEC Report
(June 25, 2012)

CJA to Move to Sacramento, Hire Management Company
(June 25, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Affirms Engineer’s Conviction in Chinese Spying Case
(June 22, 2012)

Court of Appeal Overturns Verdict in Fatal Shooting
(June 22, 2012)

Suspended Valley Attorney Sentenced for Extortion, Obstructing Justice
(June 22, 2012)

DA’s Office to Receive $5.9 Million Grant
(Snippets, June 22, 2012)

S.C. to Review Conviction of Driver Detained After Fatal Car Crash
(June 21, 2012)

Kelleher, Nation’s Oldest Federal Judge, Dies at 99
(June 21, 2012)

Jackson, Lacey Pick Up Endorsements
(Snippets, June 21, 2012)

C.A. Rejects Second Amendment Challenge to ‘Dirk or Dagger’ Law
(June 20, 2012)

Commissioner Alan Friedenthal Elected to CJA Post
(June 20, 2012)

Missing Superior Court Judge Found, Hospitalized
(June 20, 2012)

Assembly Committee Passes Mortgage Fraud Bill
(June 20, 2012)

C.A. Rejects Bid to Shift Liability for Broker’s Conversion of Funds
(June 19, 2012)

Police Called After Judge Fails to Appear for Court
(June 19, 2012)

Sentence-Cutting Legislation Not Retroactive, Supreme Court Rules
(June 19, 2012)

Court of Appeal Applies Offset Rule to Legal Malpractice Verdict
(June 18, 2012)

S.C. Clarifies Exhaustion Rule on Environmental Challenges
(June 15, 2012)

Hundreds of Employees to Be Laid Off or Have Pay Cut Today, Los Angeles Superior Court Officials Say
(June 15, 2012)

Nebron Remembered as Serious Judge With a Lighter Side
(June 15, 2012)

Paul Boland Exhibit Unveiled at Children’s Courthouse Ceremony
(Snippets, June 15, 2012)

C.A. Takes Liberal View of Consortium Claim in Asbestos Case
(June 14, 2012)

Court Again Tosses Officials’ False Accounting Convictions
(June 14, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Revives Part of Suit Over DEA Wrong-House Raid
(June 13, 2012)

U.S. Senate Confirms Arizona Justice to Ninth Circuit
(June 13, 2012)

Jackson Stretches Lead Over Trutanich in D.A. Race
(June 13, 2012)

Best, Best & Krieger, Byrne & Nixon Get City Contracts
(Snippets, June 13, 2012)

Services Set for Wilbur Littlefield, 90, Longtime County Public Defender
(June 12, 2012)

Southwestern Law School Names Parrish Interim Dean
(June 12, 2012)

C.A. Upholds Convictions of Two Men in Gardena Robbery-Murder
(June 12, 2012)

CJP Cancels Hearing, Mulls Settlement With Judge
(June 12, 2012)

Big Band Barristers to Perform in Beverly Hills Park
(Snippets, June 12, 2012)

C.A. Revives Malicious Prosecution Claim Against Local Law Firm
(June 11, 2012)

S.C. Upholds Death Sentence for Man Who Burned Woman to Death
(June 8, 2012)

Democrats Push for Vote on Ninth Circuit Nominee Hurwitz
(June 8, 2012)

Berger Opens Fire on Trutanich as Candidate for Reelection
(Snippets, June 8, 2012)

Prosecutors, Incumbents Sweep Local Superior Court Contests
(June 7, 2012)

Suppressed Evidence May Be Used to Revoke Probation—C.A.
(June 7, 2012)

Silberman to Be Feted in Pasadena as Family Law Judge of the Year
(Snippets, June 7, 2012)

Chief Justice Releases AOC Interim Report on Structural Changes
(June 6, 2012)

C.A. Rejects Challenge to Plan for Van de Kamps Bakery
(June 6, 2012)

Armenian Bar Installs Garo B. Ghazarian as President
(Snippets, June 6, 2012)

Lacey Disputes Allegations by Strategist for Rival DA Candidate Trutanich
(June 5, 2012)

C.A. Managing Attorney Named Clerk of Supreme Court
(June 5, 2012)

Former L.A. County Bar President Don Mike Anthony Dies at 73
(June 5, 2012)

State Bar Professional Responsibility Committee Seeks Comment on Proposed Opinion on Social Media
(June 5, 2012)

State Supreme Court Cuts Sentence in Gang-Related Shooting Case
(June 5, 2012)

C.A. Overturns Ruling in Battle Over San Diego Banking Fortune
(June 4, 2012)

C.A. Upholds Order That Juror Disclose Facebook Postings
(June 4, 2012)

Embattled County Assessor John Noguez to Take Leave of Absence
(June 4, 2012)

Candidate Joe Escalante Spotlighted on Atlantic Monthly Website
(Snippets, June 4, 2012)

Court Denies En Banc Review in Suit Against Occidental Petroleum
(June 1, 2012)

Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence in Oakland Shooting
(June 1, 2012)

Berger Acknowledges on TV News Show That He’s Blogger ‘Joe Friday’
(Snippets, June 1, 2012)

Alliance Critical of Chief Justice’s Response to Committee Report
(May 31, 2012)

Dragnet Website Presents Video With TV Commentaries on Trutanich
(Snippets, May 31, 2012)

C.A. Invalidates Statute Criminalizing Defamation of Bank
(May 30, 2012)

Woman Who Correctly Guessed Lotto Numbers Can’t Collect Prize—C.A.
(May 30, 2012)

Four Newspapers in Chain Make Judicial Endorsements
(Snippets, May 30, 2012)

Court of Appeal Clarifies Rule on Attorney Fees in Contract Dispute
(May 29, 2012)

Otto, Challenger Step Up Spending in Judicial Contest
(May 29, 2012)

Lawyers Philharmonic to Perform at Disney Hall
(Snippets, May 29, 2012)

Court Revives Legal Malpractice Suit Over Trust Documents
(May 25, 2012)

Superior Court Judge Dismisses Rape Conviction of Once-Promising Prep Football Star Brian Banks
(May 25, 2012)

Deputy District Attorney, Two Civil Practitioners Compete
(Judicial Elections, May 25, 2012)

Pasadena Bar Unit to Hear About ‘Social Media & Discovery’
(Snippets, May 25, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Slates Argument Over Same-Sex Spouse Benefits
(May 24, 2012)

Senate Rules Committee Backs Kim for Chief Trial Counsel
(May 24, 2012)

Jesse James Hollywood Conviction Left Standing by High Court
(May 24, 2012)

Services Today for Former Pasadena Bar President
(May 24, 2012)

Services Set Next Week for Attorney Gerald Curry
(May 24, 2012)

LACBA to Present Program on Typography for Briefs
(Snippets, May 24, 2012)

C.A. Overturns Discovery Orders in Firm’s Dispute With Ex-Partner
(May 23, 2012)

Two Council Members Call for Independent Review of Property Reassessments in Wake of D.A. Probe
(May 23, 2012)

Hearings Set Next Month for Two Court of Appeal Nominees
(May 23, 2012)

Two Men Charged With Murder In Shooting of USC Graduate Students From China
(May 23, 2012)

LA Weekly Reveals ‘Secrets’ About Trutanich
(Snippets, May 23, 2012)

Daily News Won’t Endorse in Judicial Races
(Snippets, May 22, 2012)

State Bar Reports Slightly Lower Pass Rate for February Bar Exam
(May 22, 2012)

Attorney Paul Watford Confirmed as Ninth Circuit Judge
(May 22, 2012)

Brown Names Eight to Local Bench, Including First Muslim Judge
(May 21, 2012)

Court of Appeal Throws Out Abuse-of-Process Suit Against Local Attorney Morse Mehrban
(May 21, 2012)

Aggressive Collections Urged as Moneymaker for Trial Courts
(May 18, 2012)

C.A. Rejects Local Court Policy on Misdemeanor Appearances
(May 18, 2012)

Democrats Seek to Force Vote on Watford Nomination
(May 18, 2012)

Judge’s Administrative Act Sparks Election Challenge
(Judicial Elections, May 18, 2012)

S.C. Denies Review of Removal of Orange County Judge Stanford
(May 17, 2012)

CJP Admonishes Judge for Delays, False Affidavits
(May 17, 2012)

Cooley Calls for Assessor Noguez To Step Down From Post
(May 17, 2012)

Former ADDA Head Ipsen to Be Fired, Sources Say
(May 16, 2012)

C.A. Revives District Attorneys’ UCL Action Against Vendor
(May 16, 2012)

D.A. With Troubled Past Says He Will ‘Go to War’ Against State Bar
(May 16, 2012)

Courts Face More Cuts as Shortfall Drives Revised Budget Plan
(May 15, 2012)

Obama Nominates Magistrate Olguin for District Judgeship
(May 15, 2012)

Court Rules for Malibu in Dispute With Coastal Commission
(May 14, 2012)

Challenger Blasts His, Opponent’s ‘Not Qualified’ Ratings
(May 14, 2012)

LACBA Rates Judge Olson, Five Other Candidates ‘Not Qualified’
(May 11, 2012)

Court of Appeal Says Psychologist Can Be Disciplined for Misconduct as Family Law Special Master
(May 11, 2012)

Supreme Court to Rule on Evidence in Red Light Camera Cases
(May 10, 2012)

Obama Hails Increase in Number of Asian-American Judges
(May 10, 2012)

State Asks Federal Judge to End Prison Health Care Receivership
(May 9, 2012)

Minor Parties Sue for Place on Presidential Ballot
(May 9, 2012)

Ex-Glendale Councilman Indicted for Embezzling $305,000 From Local Farmer’s Market
(May 9, 2012)

Panel Rejects Proposed Overhaul of VA Mental Health Care
(May 8, 2012)

State Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Riverside Man Who Killed Neighbor
(May 8, 2012)

Prosecutor Rated ‘Well Qualified’ For Superior Court
(May 8, 2012)

Attorney General Harris Backs LAPD Policy on Auto Impounds
(May 7, 2012)

C.A. Recognizes Interference-With-Expected-Inheritance Tort
(May 4, 2012)

State Supreme Court Clarifies Criminal Venue Statute
(May 4, 2012)

Superior Court Candidate Reports Not Qualified Rating
(May 4, 2012)

Panel Throws Out Torture Suit Against Ex-DOJ Official John Yoo
(May 3, 2012)

CJA Political Action Committee Moves to Help Incumbents
(May 3, 2012)

Two Candidates Report Well Qualified Ratings From County Bar
(May 2, 2012)

CJP Sets Hearing for Orange County Judge Charged With Trying to Fix Wifes Traffic Ticket
(May 2, 2012)

Superior Court Unveils New Policy Regarding Court Reporters
(May 2, 2012)

Ruling That Baca Can Be Sued Over Jail Beating Left Standing
(May 1, 2012)

Cooley Raps Villaraigosa, Beck for Accusing Innocent Man
(May 1, 2012)

Vote Set on Nguyens Nomination to Ninth Circuit
(April 30, 2012)

DAs Office: Improper Conduct Led to ADDA Victory
(April 27, 2012)

S.C. Upholds Death Sentence in Compton Murder
(April 27, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Rejects Effort to Apply Federal Voting Law to Local Recount
(April 27, 2012)

Southwestern Law Dean Bryant Garth to Step Down
(April 27, 2012)

President Obama Nominates Jesus Bernal to Central District Court
(April 26, 2012)

Two Challenged Judges Rated Exceptionally Well Qualified By County Bar Judicial Elections Committee
(April 26, 2012)

Court of Appeal Affirms Doctors Conviction for Paying for Referrals
(April 25, 2012)

Judicial Council Endorses Cutbacks in Court Construction
(April 25, 2012)

Supreme Court Seeking Applicants for State Bar Board of Trustees
(April 25, 2012)

MALDEF Sues Sheriff, Seeks Release of Ruben Salazar Records
(April 24, 2012)

C.A. Upholds Punitive Damages for Sale of Asbestos-Lined Brakes
(April 23, 2012)

Senate Passes Bill to Extend Bankruptcy Judgeships, Including Three in Central District of California
(April 23, 2012)

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Disclosure of Police Identities
(April 20, 2012)

Suit Against Charity Over Director’s Removal Held No SLAPP
(April 20, 2012)

Meyers Backing Is Opportunity for ‘Housecleaning,’ Association of Deputy District Attorneys Head Says
(April 20, 2012)

Court of Appeal Upholds Shutdown of Local Marijuana Clinic
(April 19, 2012)

Five Lawyers Seek Election to Restructured State Bar Board
(April 19, 2012)

Edmon, Wesley Outline Plans for Closure of 56 Courtrooms
(April 18, 2012)

City’s Outside Counsel Entitled to Immunity—High Court
(April 18, 2012)

Assistant Hawthorne City Attorney Challenges Judge With Indian Name
(Judicial Elections, April 18, 2012)

C.A. Tosses Ruling Allowing Client to Cut Lawyer Out of Fee Award
(April 17, 2012)

Court Upholds Death Sentence in Killing of Jeweler
(April 17, 2012)

LAO Opposes Governor’s Proposal on Court Budget Allocations
(April 16, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Convictions in Nuclear Trespass Case
(April 16, 2012)

Ex-Foe Trujillo Endorses Trutanich for District Attorney
(April 13, 2012)

C.A. Scraps Title, Description of Pension Measure as Biased
(April 12, 2012)

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Brown Act Challenge To Montebello Redevelopment Property Deal
(April 12, 2012)

Governor Brown Names Three Lawyers to State Posts
(April 12, 2012)

C.A. Upholds Ruling Against Bank Under Anti-Deficiency Statutes
(April 11, 2012)

Superior Court Slates CRASH Settlement Effort for June
(April 11, 2012)

District Attorney Cooley Applauds Judge’s Decision on Ballot Designation
(April 11, 2012)

Brown Names Lawyer/Lobbyist To ‘Little Hoover’ Commission
(April 11, 2012)

Judge Orders Scrapping of Trutanich’s Ballot Designation
(April 10, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Panel Revives First Amendment Claims of Anti-Bush Protestors
(April 10, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Says Church Group May Sue to Stop Marijuana Seizures
(April 10, 2012)

Bar Panel Urges Disbarment of Lawyer Who Married Elderly Client
(April 9, 2012)

Superior Court to Close Four Delinquency Courts
(April 9, 2012)

C.A. Applies Anti-SLAPP Law to Malicious Prosecution Claim
(April 6, 2012)

Musician/Broadcaster Competes With Two Deputy DAs, Pro Bono Lawyer
(Judicial Elections, April 6, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Orders Challenge to Gun Show Ban to Mediator
(April 5, 2012)

L.A. Superior Court to Move Limited Civil Cases Out of Pomona North Courthouse
(April 5, 2012)

Two Prosecutors, Pro Bono Attorney, Broadcaster Seek Open Seat
(Judicial Elections, April 5, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Deportation of Lebanese Torture Victim
(April 4, 2012)

CJP Admonishes Commissioner Alan Friedenthal
(April 4, 2012)

Governor Brown Names Two Lawyers to Environmental Posts
(April 4, 2012)

Candidate Meyers Accuses Steve Cooley of Promoting Cronies in Office
(April 3, 2012)

Bill Would Force State High Court to Move to Sacramento
(April 3, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Senior Judge Robert R. Beezer Dead at 83
(April 3, 2012)

C.A. Reverses Order Suppressing Evidence Seized at Killing Scene
(April 2, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Rejects Antitrust Suit Over Cable TV Packaging
(April 2, 2012)

LACBA Committee Nominates Daehnke as President-Elect
(April 2, 2012)

High Court Clarifies Time Limit for Childhood Molestation Suits
(March 30, 2012)

Lucy Dunn Reappointed to California Transportation Commission
(March 30, 2012)

Family Loans Give Prosecutor Big Edge in Campaign Spending
(March 29, 2012)

Judicial Council Unanimously Votes to Stop CCMS Deployment
(March 28, 2012)

Ex-Toyota Lawyer Loses Another Challenge to Arbitration Award
(March 27, 2012)

Frederick ‘Fritz’ Ohlrich to Retire as California Supreme Court Clerk/Administrator
(March 27, 2012)

Harris, Cities Settle Suit Over Ratings of Black, Latino Stations
(March 27, 2012)

Mayor Nominates Skobin to LAFD Board
(March 27, 2012)

Court Upholds Conviction of Former Congressional Candidate
(March 26, 2012)

Judge Kuhl to Seek Assistant Presiding Judge Nod
(March 26, 2012)

Judge Grants Disclosure of Candidate’s Evaluations
(March 26, 2012)

C.A. Rules on Liability Following Theft of Settlement Check
(March 23, 2012)

Court Sets April Hearing on Trutanich Ballot Designation
(March 23, 2012)

Supreme Court to Hear Dispute Over Multimillion Dollar Estate
(March 22, 2012)

Attorney General Harris Settles With Walmart, Retailer Agrees to Pay $2.1 Million for Overcharging Customers
(March 22, 2012)

Court of Appeal Throws Out Conviction in Traffic Fatality of Child
(March 21, 2012)

Judicial Candidate Hughey Defends Ballot Designation
(March 21, 2012)

S.C. Upholds Death Sentence in Orange County Robbery-Murder
(March 20, 2012)

Ex-Public Defender Wilbur Littlefield—a ‘Square Shooter—Turns 90
(March 20, 2012)

Wilbur Littlefield: Hero of World War II
(March 20, 2012)

Opponent Alan Jackson Challenges Trutanich Ballot Designation
(March 19, 2012)

Panel Throws Out Orange County Man’s Death Sentence
(March 19, 2012)

Harris Names UCI Professor to Oversee Mortgage Settlement
(March 19, 2012)

Michael Fitzgerald Confirmed as U.S. District Judge
(March 16, 2012)

Edmon, Clarke Join Other Court Leaders in Urging Redirection of CCMS Funding
(March 16, 2012)

Vote on District Court Nominee Michael Fitzgerald Set for Today
(March 15, 2012)

Clerk’s Office to Cut Civil Phone Hours, as of Today
(March 15, 2012)

Registrar Rejects Candidate’s Proposed Ballot Designations
(March 15, 2012)

Judge Candidate Seeks to Be Listed as ‘Anti-Corruption Attorney’
(March 14, 2012)

Entertainment Litigator Barry Mallen Joins Loeb & Loeb From Manatt
(March 14, 2012)

Governor Brown Appoints Three Attorneys to State Panels
(March 14, 2012)

Court Orders Third Sentencing for Millenium Bomb Plotter
(March 13, 2012)

Ballot Designation Challenges Loom as Filing Ends for Los Angeles Superior Court Candidates
(March 13, 2012)

Trujillo Exits District Attorney Race, Cites Health, Family Concerns
(March 12, 2012)

CJP Voices Concern Over Court Reporter Cutbacks
(March 12, 2012)

ADDA Loses Motion to Block Access to Causey-Kerrigan E-Mails
(March 9, 2012)

Supreme Court Revives Suit Against School District Over Molestation of Student by Counselor
(March 9, 2012)

Gold to Run for Seat Being Vacated by Judge Andrews
(March 9, 2012)

District Attorney Candidate Ipsen Seeking Democratic Party Post
(March 8, 2012)

Trujillo Won’t Say If He Will File Papers in DA’s Race
(March 8, 2012)

Panel Orders New Trial in ‘Pink Underwear’ Wrongful Death Case
(March 8, 2012)

Appeals Court Upholds Charges for Unpublished Phone Numbers
(March 7, 2012)

Panel Upholds Forced Medication of Tucson Shooting Suspect
(March 6, 2012)

Superior Court Confirms Plans to Lay Off Hundreds
(March 6, 2012)

Superior Court to Lay Off 300, Close Courtrooms—Sources
(March 5, 2012)

C.A. Slams Undated Notice Rejecting Leave to File Late Claim
(March 5, 2012)

Superior Court Referee Sobel Begins Disciplinary Suspension
(March 5, 2012)

Court of Appeal Rejects Challenge to State Senator’s Residency
(March 2, 2012)

Dan Oki to Seek Election as Assistant Presiding Judge
(March 2, 2012)

Court of Appeal Upholds Conviction in Red Light Camera Case
(March 2, 2012)

City May Not Impose Total Ban on Marijuana Dispensaries—C.A.
(March 1, 2012)

Former City Commission Head Indicted for Child Pornography
(March 1, 2012)

Governor Names New Superior Court Judge in Imperial County
(March 1, 2012)

County Agency Not Liable for Districts’ Polarized Voting—C.A.
(February 29, 2012)

CJP Charges Orange County Jurist With Trying to Fix Wife’s Ticket
(February 28, 2012)

Jurist, War Hero, Prosecutor ‘Buck’ Compton Dead at 90
(February 28, 2012)

Pastor of Los Angeles Church Draws Three-Year Sentence for Fraud
(February 28, 2012)

C.A. Says Federal Law Does Not Preempt Anti-Spam Statute
(February 27, 2012)

S.C. Upholds Death Sentence in Killing of Compton Officers
(February 24, 2012)

Overdetention Not Enough to Trigger Claim Under Civil Rights Statute—Court of Appeal
(February 24, 2012)

S.C. Lets Backpay Award to Former O.C. Assistant Sheriff Stand
(February 23, 2012)

Superior Court Referee Sherri Sobel Denies Misconduct, Fights Disciplinary Suspension
(February 23, 2012)

U.S. May Not Exclude Same-Sex Spouse From Health Benefits, Judge Rules
(February 23, 2012)

High Court Upholds Local Resident’s Deportation for Tax Fraud
(February 22, 2012)

Deputy District Attorney Steps Towards Entering Contest to Succeed Cooley
(February 22, 2012)

Court Rejects Environmentalists’ Challenge to Shrimping Program
(February 21, 2012)

Court of Appeal Throws Out ‘Unconscionable’ Employee Arbitration Agreement
(February 21, 2012)

ADL to Honor Judge Wesley For Anti-Bullying Efforts
(February 21, 2012)

Brown Names Two as Counsel to State Agencies
(February 21, 2012)

Panel Rules That Music Played at Restaurant Breached Copyrights
(February 17, 2012)

Supreme Court Wil Not Hear Bid for Public Access to State Domestic Violence Registry
(February 17, 2012)

Atlanta Trial Lawyer Nominated for Eleventh Circuit
(February 17, 2012)

Court of Appeal Throws Out Arbitration Award Against Law Firm
(February 16, 2012)

D.A. Candidate Jackson to Speak at State GOP Gathering
(February 16, 2012)

Panel Rejects Bid to Remove Prosecutor’s Name From Opinion
(February 15, 2012)

Michael Feuer Declares He Will Run for City Attorney
(February 15, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Says Public May Seek Access to Horse Roundups
(February 15, 2012)

Panel Rejects Retaliation Appeal by Former Carona Opponent
(February 14, 2012)

Sixth Prosecutor Bids for Election to Superior Court
(February 14, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Rejects Claim by Family of Man Slain by Deputy
(February 13, 2012)

C.A. Publishes Ruling in Red Light Camera Case
(February 13, 2012)

O’Leary Confirmed as Presiding Justice in Fourth District
(February 13, 2012)

Carmen Trutanich Formally Enters Race for District Attorney
(February 10, 2012)

Punk Rock Musician ‘Pretty Sure’ He Will Run for Judge
(February 10, 2012)

U.S. Magistrate Bencivengo Confirmed as Southern District Judge
(February 10, 2012)

Patel Named Interim Head of Administrative Office of Courts
(February 10, 2012)

Three Local Judges Draw Challenges on Last Day of Filing
(February 9, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Says Student Can Challenge No-Fly Listing
(February 9, 2012)

C.A. Rules for Newspaper in Suit Over Long Beach Police Shootings
(February 8, 2012)

CJP Admonishes Judge After Tiff With Colleague
(February 8, 2012)

Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence in Killing of Deputy Sheriff
(February 7, 2012)

Services Thursday for Retired Judge Karl W. Jaeger
(February 7, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Judgment Against Former Toyota Lawyer
(February 6, 2012)

Memorial Scheduled for Legal Publisher William A. Rutter
(February 6, 2012)

Supreme Court Tosses Death Sentence, Cites Instructional Errors
(February 3, 2012)

Fair Housing Act Held Inapplicable to Roommate Search
(February 3, 2012)

High Court Denies Review of Race Bias Ruling Involving LAUSD
(February 2, 2012)

Governor Names Kimiko Burton to State Personnel Board
(February 2, 2012)

Brown Fills Two Bay Area Superior Court Judgeships
(February 2, 2012)

Ninth Circuit to Hear Salvadoran Woman’s Asylum Appeal En Banc
(February 1, 2012)

Ricardo Torres II to Be Arraigned on Embezzlement Charge
(February 1, 2012)

Deukmejian Urges Legal Community to Agitate for Court Funding
(January 31, 2012)

Start of Filing Sets Up Contest Between Prosecutors
(January 31, 2012)

Autonomy Bill Passes State Assembly, 41-23, Goes to Senate Next
(January 31, 2012)

S.C. Says Some Mentally Ill Defendants May Be Denied Right to Represent Themselves
(January 31, 2012)

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Murder of Surfer
(January 31, 2012)

High Court Upholds Use of Commission’s Senate Map This Year
(January 30, 2012)

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Gary Hahn to Retire
(January 30, 2012)

C.A. Orders New Hearing on Rights of Mentally Impaired Parents
(January 27, 2012)

Superior Court Judge Carl J. West Slates Retirement
(January 27, 2012)

John Krattli to Serve as Acting County Counsel
(January 27, 2012)

High Court Allows Suit Against Deputy Who Shot Fleeing Suspect
(January 26, 2012)

Ninth Circuit Rejects Challenges to Statute Requiring Some Juveniles to Register as Sex Offenders
(January 26, 2012)

Justices Will Not Hear Challenge to L.A. Ordinance
(January 26, 2012)

C.A. Rejects Bid to Block Release of Sexual Harassment Report
(January 25, 2012)

Court of Appeal Ruling Applies Collateral Estoppel, Bars Second Hearing for Same Probation Violation
(January 25, 2012)