A LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWSPAPER

Court Retains Power to Order Vaccinations of Dependent Children
(August 10, 2020)

Attorney General’s Office Comes to Aid of Woman Charged With Infanticide
(August 10, 2020)

Former D.A. Steve Cooley Slams Prosecution of David Lacey
(August 7, 2020)

Edmund Clarke Jr. to Retire Sept. 24 From Los Angeles Superior Court
(August 7, 2020)

County Ordinance Restricting Growing of Marijuana Plant Doesn’t Justify Seizure
(August 7, 2020)

Inmate Convicted of Murder May Not File Habeas Petition
(August 7, 2020)

Ninth Circuit Resuscitates Fred Segal Trademark Case
(August 6, 2020)

Agreement to Pay Full Amount Claimed Was Unenforceable Penalty—C.A.
(August 6, 2020 )

Warning Sign Insulated BevMo! From ‘Bait-and-Switch’ Liability
(August 5, 2020)

Inducing Cancellation of At-Will Contract Might Be Tortious
(August 4, 2020)

More Than $555,000 Spent on Reuben’s Failed L.A. Superior Court Campaign
(August 4, 2020)

Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Lawsuit for Defamation by Daniels Against Trump
(August 3, 2020)

Man Who Sped at 103 mph, Causing Fatal Crash, Wins New Sentencing
(August 3, 2020)

Four-Year Delay in Seeking Coram Nobis Relief Requires Denial
(July 31, 2020)

C.A. Says That 9-Month Stay ‘Likely’ Prevented Discovery of Doe’s Identity During That Time
(July 31, 2020)

Sexual Harassment Claim Revived in Suit by Judd Against Weinstein
(July 30, 2020)

Plaintiff’s Win Bobs From $24.3 Million to $5.4 Million—Now $17 Million
(July 30, 2020)

Desire to Thwart ‘Code of Silence’ Justified Firing of Deputy
(July 29, 2020)

Woman Who Was Listed as ‘Additional Driver’in Fiancé’s Policy Was Covered in Mishap
(July 29, 2020)

Lemon Law’ Plaintiff Might Be Able to Recoup Renewal Fees
(July 28, 2020)

Request for Statement of Decision Not ‘Made’ Unless Clerk’s Office Sends Notice of Filing
(July 28, 2020)

Italian American Lawyers Association Won’t Suspend Its Meetings Because of Epidemic
(July 28, 2020)

C.A. Reinstates Invasion of Privacy Action Against Bird Manella
(July 27, 2020)

Drug Companies Fail to Show Injury From New ‘Pay-for-Delay’ Law—Ninth Circuit
(July 27, 2020)

Lawyer’s Conduct in Pursuing ADA-Based Claim Questionable
(July 24, 2020)

Screenplay Similar Enough to ‘Pirates’ Movie To Survive Disney’s Motion to Dismiss
(July 24, 2020)

Community Property Presumption Applies to Joint Tenancy
(July 24, 2020)

Ninth Circuit Won’t Order Unsealing of Judicial Opinion
(July 23, 2020)

Fatal Shooting of a Man Who Sped at Officers, Outside Their Cars, Justified
(July 23, 2020)

City’s Overtime Parking Penalties Subject to Excessive Fines Clause
(July 23, 2020)

Employment Agreement Requiring Arbitration Not Unconscionable
(July 22, 2020)

Marvin M. Lager, Los Angeles Judge for 25 Years, Dies at Age 66
(July 22, 2020)

No Assumption of Risk Where Defendant Breached Ordinance
(July 21, 2020)

No En Banc Rehearing in Case in Which State Secrets Defense Is Denied FBI
(July 21, 2020)

Insurer’s Action for Indemnity Against Law Firm Not a SLAPP
(July 20, 2020)

High Court Extends Redistricting Deadlines
(July 20, 2020)

Filling Out Form on Behalf of Others Wasn’t Unauthorized Practice
(July 20, 2020)

Jury Instruction Didn’t Cure Brady Violation
(July 20, 2020)

Eminent Domain Procedure Inapplicable to Inverse Condemnation
(July 17, 2020)

Ninth Circuit Affirms $700,000-Plus Award Against Boeing in Racial Harassment Suit
(July 17, 2020)

Parties’ Intent at Time of Signing MSA Determines Enforceability
(July 17, 2020)

C.A. Affirms Attorney-Fee Award Not Boosted by Multiplier
(July 16, 2020)

Ninth Circuit Affirms $1.5 Million Award Based on Unauthorized Broadcasts of 11 Tunes
(July 16, 2020)

Judicial Immunity Applies to Out-of-Court Defamation of Lawyer
(July 15, 2020)

Federal Jurisdiction Over Class Action Grounded on ‘Reasonably Possible’ Total Recovery
(July 15, 2020)

No Seventh Amendment Right to Jury Exists in Action for Penalties Under UCL, FAL
(July 15, 2020)

Disapproval of DOJ Conditions on Local Funding Reaffirmed
(July 14, 2020)

Anti-SLAPP Motion Does Not Lie to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order
(July 14, 2020)

Judge Erred in Granting TRO Against Enforcing Newsom’s Order
(July 13, 2020)

Prosecution of Marijuana Growers Properly Barred Based on Their Compliance With California Law
(July 13, 2020)

Santa Monica’s At-Large Election System Is Valid
(July 10, 2020)

FOIA Request by Man Convicted of Murders Properly Spurned by ICE Based on Sealing
(July 10, 2020)

Paragraph Mandating Arbitration Valid Though Not Initialed
(July 9, 2020)

Headline Expert’s Declaration Didn’t Say Enough to Justify Summary Judgment—C.A.
(July 9, 2020)

Search of Automobile Was Proper Based on Tip to 911 Line
(July 8, 2020)

Los Angeles Superior Court Extends Grace Period for Paying Tickets
(July 8, 2020)

C.A. Finds Brief Filed by Former Attorney to Be Inadequate
(July 7, 2020)

ADDA Calls Upon Gascón To Release Personnel Files
(July 7, 2020)

DVPA Order Doesn’t Require Finding of Probable Future Danger
(July 6, 2020)

Judicial Officer Had No Duty to Hear Argument Against Granting Father Overnight Visits—C.A.
(July 6, 2020)

Proposition 13 Did Not Diminish Local Voters’ Initiative Powers
(July 2, 2020)

C.A. Says Notice From County Was Confusing As to Date Administrative Decision Was Final
(July 2, 2020)

District Court Properly Approved No-Money Class Settlement
(July 1, 2020)

Inmate Who Chose Not to Attend Court Hearing Wrongfully Divested of Pro Per Status—C.A.
(July 1, 2020)

News Archives

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(stories listed by date, in descending order)

A Monthly Report on Where Things Stand
Judges,Lawyers Under Scrutiny,
Judicial Vacancies and Appointments,
Bills Affecting the Legal Community

Becerra Can’t Be Trusted When Naming Propositions


By JON COUPAL
(In My Opinion, August 6, 2020)

Looking Back on 31 Years-Plus in Law Practice

By L. ERNESTINE FIELDS
(Reflections, July 30, 2020)

Gascón’s Illegal Retaliation Costs Taxpayers $400,000


By ERIC W. SIDDALL
(In My Opinion, July 29, 2020)