2008 

Czuleger Proclaims Weeklong Traffic Court Experiment a Success
(June 20, 2008)

LACBA Tables Proposal to Charge Parties for Mediation
(June 20, 2008)

Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence in Van Nuys Shooting
(June 20, 2008)

Court Recognizes Privacy Expectation in Text Message Contents
(June 19, 2008)

C.A. Overturns Burglary Conviction Over Search Issue
(June 19, 2008)

S.C. to Resolve Appellate Conflict Over Definition of ‘Prevailing Party
(June 19, 2008)

Assembly Hearings Set For Courthouse Funding Bill
(June 19, 2008)

Prior Accusations Inadmissible Under ‘Rape Shield’ Law—C.A.
(June 18, 2008)

Court Upholds Conviction of Paraplegic Drug Dealer
(June 18, 2008)

Ninth Circuit Applies Cumis Conflicts Statute to Environmental Dispute
(June 18, 2008)

U.S. Senate Committee Cancels Hearing on New Judgeships
(June 18, 2008)

State Supreme Court Overturns Tax Sale Based on Flawed Notice
(June 17, 2008)

S.C. Upholds Conviction Based on ‘Cold’ DNA Hit
(June 17, 2008)

State Bar Proposes Holding Annual Meetings Outside California
(June 16, 2008)

Court Upholds Municipal Contracts for Red Light Cameras
(June 16, 2008)

Court Approves Inter-County Joinder of Killer’s Murder Charges
(June 13, 2008)

Past Appearance Gave Rise to Ongoing Jurisdiction—C.A.
(June 13, 2008)

Judge Appointed to Judicial Council
(June 13, 2008)

Court Revives Emotional Distress Claim Over Toxic Sludge Exposure
(June 12, 2008)

Strategic Counsel Announces Addition of Angela J. Reddock
(June 12, 2008)

Suit by Disabled Activist Who Alleged Retaliation May Proceed—C.A.
(June 12, 2008)

C.A. Rejects Equal Protection Challenge to Sex Offender Registry
(June 11, 2008)

George Directs Domestic Violence Group to Implement Report
(June 11, 2008)

Court: Mother Not Criminally Responsible for Drowning Death of Toddler
(June 11, 2008)

Van Sicklen to Step Down as Criminal Courts Supervising Judge
(June 10, 2008)

Court Upholds Arbitrator’s Application of Equitable Defense
(June 10, 2008)

Class Action May Proceed Against Cellular Providers
(June 10, 2008)

Lee Edmon to Run for Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge
(June 9, 2008)

Court Upholds Conviction Despite Juror’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’
(June 9, 2008)

Acquiescence to Housing Inspection Was Fourth Amendment Consent—C.A.
(June 9, 2008)

Judge Lee Edmon Among Eight Named to Judicial Council
(June 9, 2008)

California Supreme Court Upholds Plan to Restore Bay-Delta
(June 6, 2008)

LACBA Rating Process Worked Well, Committee Chair Says
(June 6, 2008)

Dentist’s Alleged Past Patient Abuse Not Evidence of Common Plan—C.A.
(June 6, 2008)

Commission Disciplines Judge For Fundraising Activities
(June 6, 2008)

Three Commissioners, Two Prosecutors Win Judicial Races
(June 5, 2008)

Commission Confirms Court of Appeal Appointments
(June 5, 2008)

Court of Appeal Upholds Searches of Cruise Ship Passenger Cabins
(June 5, 2008)

Judge Michael Hoff to Retire, Join ARC
(June 5, 2008)

Court Upholds Emergency Declaration based on Prison Overcrowding
(June 5, 2008)

C.A. Upholds Conviction of Lawyer/Pastor for Molesting Youths
(June 4, 2008)

Court Throws Out Part of Metrolink Derailment Suit
(June 4, 2008)

Court: State May Not Suspend Driver’s License Over Drunken Boating
(June 4, 2008)

Commissioner Richardson Retires After 20 Years
(June 4, 2008)

Court: Defendant’s Mental Examination Cannot Be Compelled
(June 3, 2008)

C.A.: Cap on Worker’s Compensation Benefits Constitutional
(June 3, 2008)

Panel Rules Bar Court Erred in Dismissing Discipline Referral
(June 3, 2008)

Retired Superior Court Judge Robert Einstein Dies at 83
(June 3, 2008)

Three Women in Running to Become Next State Bar President
(June 2, 2008)

C.A. Upholds Dissidents’ Exclusion From S.F. Chinese Events
(June 2, 2008)

Court Orders New Trial After Witness Lies About Combat Experience
(June 2, 2008)

Guild Lawyers Can Represent Writers in ‘Reality’ TV Suits—C.A.
(May 30, 2008)

C.A. Justice Zelon to Head Task Force on Family Law Rules
(May 30, 2008)

New DNA Test Does Not Require Full Kelly Hearing—C.A.
(May 29, 2008)

Brown Authorizes Removal Action Against Maywood Councilman
(May 29, 2008)

Ninth Circuit Revives Retaliation Suit Against Upland Police Chief
(May 29, 2008)

Court Rejects Challenge to Amazon’s Operation of Borders Website
(May 28, 2008)

C.A. Upholds Dismissal of Suit Against Law Firm by Ex-Client
(May 28, 2008)

Valley Legal Group to Sponsor Law Day Charity Event
(May 28, 2008)

Commissioner Kevil Martin to Retire From Superior Court
(May 28, 2008)

Emily Graham Named Head of Supreme Court’s Civil Central Staff
(May 28, 2008)

Former Los Angeles Mayor Hahn Seeks Appointment to Bench
(May 27, 2008)

C.A. Upholds Man’s Conviction for Threat to Kill His Lawyer
(May 27, 2008)

Court of Appeal Rules for Workers in Flap Over Family Leave
(May 27, 2008)

C.A. Publishes Opinion Holding Judge Violated Due Process
(May 27, 2008)

Supreme Court Sets High Bar to Post-Conviction DNA Testing
(May 23, 2008)

Police May Make Traffic Stops in Unmarked Cars—C.A.
(May 23, 2008)

Court: Pretrial Discovery Ruling Not ‘On Merits’ Under Sec. 170.6
(May 23, 2008)

Court of Appeal Revives Sex Abuse Suit Against Fresno Diocese
(May 22, 2008)

Supreme Court to Rule on Application of Sister State Statute of Repose
(May 22, 2008)

Local Attorney, Legal Assistant Join Athletic Commission
(May 22, 2008)

State Bar Approves Proposal for Malpractice Insurance Disclosure
(May 22, 2008)

AG: No Permission Needed to Transmit Databases With Personal Data
(May 22, 2008)

Court: Videotape of Assault Victim’s Medical Exam Brady Material
(May 21, 2008)

Six Hispanic Judges Will Not Face Write-In Campaign
(May 21, 2008)

State Bar Court Seeks Applicants for Two Judicial Positions
(May 21, 2008)

Display of Firearm During False Imprisonment ‘Menacing’—C.A.
(May 21, 2008)

AG: Police Must Disclose Names of Officers in Critical Incidents
(May 21, 2008)

Assembly Approves Bill to Disclose Judicial Appointment Advisers
(May 20, 2008)

High Court Reinstates Conviction in Millennium Plot
(May 20, 2008)

Arrestee Shot in Buttock While Resisting Officers May Seek Damages
(May 20, 2008)

Encino Attorney Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
(May 20, 2008)

Confirmation Hearings Set for Court of Appeal Nominees
(May 20, 2008)

Governor Names Mallano Presiding Justice, Fills Other C.A. Slots
(May 19, 2008)

February State Bar Pass Rate Again Under 40 Percent
(May 19, 2008)

Supreme Court Ruling on Upper Term Sentencing Not Retroactive—C.A.
(May 19, 2008)

Czuleger Says Court May Face $57 Million in Cuts
(May 19, 2008)

Court: Police Officer Entitled to Benefits for Vacation Injury
(May 19, 2008)

Two Law Firms Support Public Interest Scholarship Program
(May 19, 2008)

State Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
(May 16, 2008)

Judge Michael Sauer to Retire After 36 Years on Bench
(May 16, 2008)

C.A. Upholds Conviction of Bank Robber Who Said He Wanted to Be Caught
(May 16, 2008)

Regents Confirm New UC Davis Law School Dean
(May 16, 2008)

U.S. Senate Committee Approves Creation of New Judgeships
(May 16, 2008)

State High Court to Rule on Fee Award Sought by LAPD Officer
(May 15, 2008)

Czuleger Expresses Concern Over Impact of Fiscal Crisis
(May 15, 2008)

State Agency Coerced Percipient Witness into Resigning—C.A.
(May 15, 2008)

Barge Owner Not Liable for Seaman’s West Nile Infection—C.A.
(May 14, 2008)

Court Upholds Limitation on ‘Steroid Rage’ Defense
(May 14, 2008)

LACBA to Honor Judge William McLaughlin as Outstanding Jurist for 2008
(May 14, 2008)

Services Scheduled for Judge David Mintz
(May 14, 2008)

Prosecutor’s Cooperation With Film No Conflict of Interest—S.C.
(May 13, 2008)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Mandatory School Uniform Policy
(May 13, 2008)

Two Los Angeles Labor Attorneys Make Switch to Larger Firms
(May 13, 2008)

State Courts Celebrating Juror Appreciation Week
(May 13, 2008)

Superior Court Judge David Mintz Loses Fight With Lung Cancer
(May 13, 2008)

Court: Officers Not Liable for Releasing Drunk Driver’s Car
(May 12, 2008)

Disney Overpaid Royalties to ‘Roger Rabbit’ Creator—C.A.
(May 12, 2008)

Judicial Candidate Apparently Cancels Meeting, Will Not Discuss Past
(May 12, 2008)

Defrocked Judge Turns Internet Radio Personality, Entrepreneur
(May 12, 2008)

S.C. Upholds Death Sentence in Compton Drive-By Shootings
(May 9, 2008)

Trial Judge’s Behavior ‘Openly Violated’ Due Process—C.A.
(May 9, 2008)

Murder Defendant Not Entitled to Independent DNA Test—Court of Appeal
(May 9, 2008)

AG Says Rule of Necessity Applies to Post-Accident Drug Testing
(May 9, 2008)

Presidential Candidate Drops Endorsement of Judicial Contender
(May 8, 2008)

Court: Resubmitted Development Plan Not a ‘New Project’
(May 8, 2008)

Courts May Reduce Deposition Transcript Fees for Non-Noticing Party—C.A.
(May 8, 2008)

LACBA to Honor Judge, Prosecutor and Defense Attorney Of the Year, and Present Career Achievement Award
(May 8, 2008)

Services Set for Retired Municipal Court Judge Robert O. Young
(May 8, 2008)

Robert Willett Returns to Southwestern Law School Board
(May 8, 2008)

LACBA Rates 10 Judicial Candidates as ‘Not Qualified’
(May 7, 2008)

Putative Spouse Doctrine Applies to Domestic Partners—C.A.
(May 7, 2008)

District Judge Rules FAA Fully Liable for Fatal Torrance Helicopter Crash
(May 7, 2008)

Legal Aid Foundation to Close South Los Angeles Office
(May 7, 2008)

S.C. Tosses Death Sentence, Cites Prosecutors’ Discovery Violation
(May 6, 2008)

LACBA, After Appeal, Says Candidate Chomel ‘Well Qualified’
(May 6, 2008)

Retired Citrus Municipal Court Judge Robert O. Young Dies at 80
(May 6, 2008)

Judge Lee Named Chef de Mission for 2008 Olympic Games
(May 6, 2008)

Ethics Watchdogs Criticize Study of Gift Restrictions for Judges
(May 6, 2008)

Ninth Circuit Reinstates Death Sentence in Tarzana Burglary-Murder
(May 5, 2008)

Court Upholds Injunction Against Washington ‘Plan B’ Pill Rules
(May 5, 2008)

Retired San Diego Judge to Receive CWL’s Joan Dempsey Klein Award
(May 5, 2008)

State Judicial Accountability System Ranked Fifth Nationwide
(May 5, 2008)

LACBA Panel Says It Will Not Rate Murillo or Silberman
(May 2, 2008)

Court Upholds Dismissal of Suit Over Lawyer’s Advertising
(May 2, 2008)

Court of Appeal Says Ex-Football Star Can Appeal Plea Ruling
(May 2, 2008)

County Bar Rates Dau and Winters ‘Exceptionally Well Qualified’
(May 1, 2008)

S.C. Declines to Enter Orange County Election Dispute
(May 1, 2008)

LACBA Selects Supervisor Yvonne Burke for Shattuck-Price Award
(May 1, 2008)

Student-Athlete’s Recruitment Did Not Create Jurisdiction—C.A.
(April 30, 2008)

License Restoration Ordered for Alleged DMV Exam Cheat
(April 30, 2008)

False Claims Act Inapplicable to Acts in ‘Official Capacity’—C.A.
(April 29, 2008)

S.C. Upholds Death Sentence in 1991 Murder Spree
(April 29, 2008)

State Bar Raids Unauthorized Law Practice, Shuts It Down
(April 29, 2008)

Downtown Courts to Remain Open During Rally
(April 29, 2008)

Court of Appeal Rejects Lawyer’s Claim Against Bank Over Fraud
(April 28, 2008)

Judicial Council Endorses Electronic Discovery Legislation
(April 28, 2008)

Services Scheduled for Attorney Robert J. Chavez
(April 28, 2008)

S.C. Tosses $200 Million Punitive Damage Award to City of Hope
(April 25, 2008)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Chinese Man’s Piracy Convictions
(April 25, 2008)

Civil Litigator Robert Chavez, Son and Brother of Judges, Dead at 45
(April 25, 2008)

Director Says LACBA Offices to Move Within 12 Months
(April 25, 2008)

Commissioner Bianco Raises $180,000 War Chest for Campaign
(April 24, 2008)

Pretrial Merits Showing Required in Claim Against Religious Healthcare Facility for Punitive Damages
(April 24, 2008)

Public Defender’s Office Honored for Work on Behalf of Mentally Ill
(April 24, 2008)

Complex Financed by Tax Credits Not ‘Public Work’—C.A.
(April 24, 2008)

Ninth Circuit Vacates Fee Award in Debt Collection Practices Case
(April 23, 2008)

Services Tomorrow for Former Court of Appeal Justice McDaniel
(April 23, 2008)

C.A. Rules Support Formula Inapplicable When Child Goes to College
(April 23, 2008)

LACBA Begins Issuing Tentative Ratings to Judicial Candidates
(April 22, 2008)

Services Saturday for Retired Judge Walker, Dead at 83
(April 22, 2008)

Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence in Killing of Elderly South Gate Couple
(April 22, 2008)

Court Affirms $2 Million Award of Attorney Fees
(April 22, 2008)

Commissioner Tamila Ipema Moving to San Diego
(April 22, 2008)

Officer’s Peek Over Fence Did Not Violate Constitution—C.A.
(April 21, 2008)

Court Upholds Restitution Based on Handwritten Statement
(April 21, 2008)

City Attorney’s Office Utilizes Animals to Teach Lessons on Prejudice
(April 21, 2008)

State High Court Revives Misconduct Action Against LAPD Officer
(April 18, 2008)

Superior Court Judges Elect Alan Rubin Commissioner
(April 18, 2008)

Judicial Council Receives Honor for Jury Instruction Revisions
(April 18, 2008)

Order Granting Public Defender New Trial Left Standing
(April 17, 2008)

Commissioner Ipema to Resign, MetNews Learns
(April 17, 2008)

Court Holds Defunct Company’s Principals Not Liable for Unpaid Wages
(April 17, 2008)

Chapman, Glucksman & Dean Adds Partners, Changes Name
(April 17, 2008)

Border Patrol Agent Lacked Reasonable Suspicion for Stop—C.A.
(April 17, 2008)

Court Overturns Ruling Striking Long Beach Parade Ordinance
(April 16, 2008)

Services This Weekend for Attorney Benjamin Salvaty
(April 16, 2008)

Commissioner, Three Others to Be Honored by Southwestern Law School
(April 16, 2008)

C.A. Says Plaintiff Cannot Ask Legislators Why They Passed Law
(April 15, 2008)

CJP Sets Argument on Charges Against Orange County Judge
(April 15, 2008)

Complaint Against Law Firm Held Not Subject to Anti-SLAPP Motion
(April 15, 2008)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Lawyer’s Conviction for Bankruptcy Fraud
(April 14, 2008)

Court Rules Statements Sent Via Fax Not ‘Publications’
(April 14, 2008)

Court: City, School District Not Liable For Fatal Crosswalk Accident
(April 14, 2008)

Court’s Misspelling of Name Was Reversible Error—C.A.
(April 14, 2008)

Court Rejects Suit Over Plane Crash That Killed Balkan Leader
(April 11, 2008)

Couple Cannot Rescind Contract Over Bank’s Nazi Past—C.A.
(April 11, 2008)

Supreme Court: Forcible Retention of Stolen Property Constitutes Robbery
(April 11, 2008)

Circuit Replaces Judicial Discipline Rules With National Standards
(April 10, 2008)

Court Vacates City Permit for Fence on Hollywoodland Wall
(April 10, 2008)

CJP Admonishes Orange County Judge for Belittling Parties
(April 9, 2008)

Commissioner Ronald J. Slick Retires, Czuleger Calls Election for Post
(April 9, 2008)

Superior Court Judge Francis Hourigan III to Retire
(April 9, 2008)

C.A. Overturns Order for Discovery Sanctions in Auto Accident Case
(April 8, 2008)

Restitution Not Required From Accessory After Fact—C.A.
(April 8, 2008)

Local High School Students Say Court of Appeal Oral Argument ‘Cool’
(April 8, 2008)

Court: Mistaken Belief Sexual Advances Welcome No ‘Accident’
(April 7, 2008)

Chief Deputy County Counsel Donovan M. Main Retires
(April 7, 2008)

Commission Confirms Judge Martin Jenkins as Court of Appeal Justice
(April 7, 2008)

C.A.: Biological Father Waited Too Long to Assert Rights
(April 7, 2008)

Judicial Candidate Allowed to Run as ‘Retired Lieutenant Colonel’
(April 4, 2008)

Court Judges Elect Sharon Lewis Miller Commissioner
(April 4, 2008)

Supreme Court Unanimously Adopts ‘Sophisticated User’ Doctrine
(April 4, 2008)

Court: No Housing Discrimination Immunity for Web Site
(April 4, 2008)

Court Upholds Death Sentence in Killings of Placer County Women
(April 4, 2008)

Angela Davis Elected to State Bar Board of Governors Unopposed
(April 3, 2008)

Court: Prisoner Has Right to Post-Conviction DNA Test
(April 3, 2008)

Governor Has Absolute Immunity for Parole Review Decisions—Court
(April 3, 2008)

Heirs of Co-Creator Reclaim ‘Superman’ Copyright
(April 2, 2008)

Social Workers Immune From Suit Over Investigation—C.A.
(April 2, 2008)

C.A. Affirms Conviction in San Pedro Killing, Orders New Sentencing
(April 2, 2008)

Attorneys Recognized for Work With Low-Income Families
(April 2, 2008)

Court Rules Identity Theft Law Inapplicable to Former Creditors
(April 1, 2008)

Styrofoam Knife a ‘Dangerous Weapon,’ Court Says
(April 1, 2008)

C.A. Declines Firm’s Request to Block Rival’s Suit in China
(March 31, 2008)

Services Thursday for Senior U.S. District Judge Rafeedie
(March 31, 2008)

Court Rules No Contractual Duty to Return Remains in UCI Case
(March 31, 2008)

Criminal Prosecutor, Lt. Col./Pilot and Consumer Law Attorney Vie for Seat
(March 31, 2008)

Employer May Be Liable for Worker’s Attack on Customer—C.A.
(March 28, 2008)

Judge Allows Suit Over Detainee’s Headscarf to Proceed
(March 28, 2008)

S.C. Upholds Death Sentence in Murder of Long Beach Market Clerk
(March 28, 2008)

Candidate Emerges Unscathed From Proceeding Against Him
(March 28, 2008)

D.A. Probes Whether Bid Made to Get Judicial Candidate to Withdraw
(March 27, 2008)

C.A. Reverses Course, Orders Man Who Killed Wife Released
(March 27, 2008)

County Prosecutor, City Prosecutor, Private Practitioner Compete for Seat
(March 27, 2008)

Courts Cannot Overturn Decisions on Awarding Oscars—C.A.
(March 26, 2008)

Court Orders Release of Man Who Killed Wife Over Affair
(March 26, 2008)

Full Text of Chief Justice George’s State of the Judiciary Address
(March 26, 2008)

Court of Appeal Revives Doors Insurance Lawsuit
(March 26, 2008)

S.C. Again Upholds Death Sentence for Self-Proclaimed ‘Beast’
(March 25, 2008)

Candidate to Be Designated as ‘Lieutenant Colonel/Pilot’
(March 25, 2008)

Ninth Circuit Says Orange County Violating Disabled Inmates’ Rights
(March 25, 2008)

Challenger to District Attorney Cooley Facing Criminal Charges
(March 24, 2008)

Court Rejects RICO Suit Over Hiring of Illegal Aliens
(March 24, 2008)

Louis Nissen, Labor Attorney and ‘Eyewitness to History,’ Dies at 94
(March 24, 2008)

Referee Takes on Two Deputy District Attorneys for Open Seat
(March 24, 2008)

S.C. Throws Out Death Sentence in Killing of L.A. Police Officer
(March 21, 2008)

Breakfast Club Endorses Aguirre, Davis for State Bar Board
(March 21, 2008)

C.A. Upholds Indeterminate Commitments for Sexual Predators
(March 21, 2008)

Write-In Campaign Targets Six Sitting Hispanic Judges
(March 21, 2008)

C.A. Upholds Robbers’ Murder Convictions in Accomplice’s Death
(March 20, 2008)

Opponent Sues to Remove Disciplined Judge From Ballot
(March 20, 2008)

Court Rules Disbarred Attorney Cannot Collect from Client
(March 20, 2008)

Live-In Employees Not Entitled to Pay for Time ‘On Call’—C.A.
(March 19, 2008)

Commissioner Reichman to Retire After 30 Years of Service
(March 19, 2008)

Judge Shuts Down Mortgagors as Brown Denounces ‘Fly-By-Night’ Lenders
(March 19, 2008)

Court: No Liability to Third Parties for Pistol’s Hair Trigger
(March 18, 2008)

C.A. Upholds Conviction in Alhambra Drive-By Shooting
(March 18, 2008)

Organic Milk Producer Subject to Mandated Price Structure—C.A.
(March 18, 2008)

‘Overstressed’ Dependency Courts Need Help, Commission Says
(March 17, 2008)

Superior Court Commissioner Albert J. Garcia to Retire
(March 17, 2008)

Ninth Circuit Denies En Banc Review of ‘Vote Swap’ Ruling
(March 14, 2008)

Hotel Owners Settle Suit With City Over ‘28-Day Shuffle’
(March 14, 2008)

Arbitration Provisions in Homebuyers’ Contracts Held Unconscionable
(March 14, 2008)

Court: Suit Against Lawyer Properly Thrown Out as SLAPP
(March 13, 2008)

Court Upholds Search of Vehicle With Concealed Ownership
(March 13, 2008)

Court Upholds Murder Conviction for Failing to Protect Son
(March 12, 2008)

C.A. Upholds Fee Award Against Losing Plaintiff in FEHA Case
(March 12, 2008)

County Not Liable for Tracking Device That Burned Car—C.A.
(March 11, 2008)

Court Awards Plaintiff Fees for Agency’s Unjustified Appeal
(March 11, 2008)

Two Candidates File Papers to Challenge District Attorney Cooley
(March 10, 2008)