Court of Appeal Rules: Public Records Act Bars Hiding Identity of Disciplined Deputy
(September 17, 2004)

Stricken Preliminary Hearing Testimony Is Admissible To Rebut Other Hearsay Evidence, C.A. Rules
(September 17, 2004)

C.A. Upholds Limitations on Right to Sue for Wrongful Death
(September 16, 2004)

Press Attack on Warning to Grand Jury Witnesses Rejected
(September 16, 2004)

S.C. to Decide if Owner Strictly Liable for Dog Biting Kennel Employee
(September 16, 2004)

Blakely Applies to Upper Term Decision, C.A. Rules
(September 16, 2004)

C.A.: Utility Affirmative Action Program Violates Proposition 209
(September 15, 2004)

Local State Bar Board of Governors Members Laud Action Merging Volunteer, Stakeholder Panels
(September 15, 2004)

C.A. Revives Claims of Age Discrimination Against Television Writers
(September 15, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Rules: Homosexual Torture Victim Was Wrongly Denied Immigration Relief
(September 14, 2004)

Chicago Philanthropist Sues Law Student to Secure Title to Picasso Allegedly Stolen by Nazis
(September 14, 2004)

Jane Barrett Named to Diversity Committee by New ABA President
(September 14, 2004)

Referee’s E-Mails Touting Campaign Fundraiser Provoke Questions
(September 13, 2004)

Austria’s Motion to Dismiss Suit Over Looted Art Denied
(September 13, 2004)

C.A.: Punitive Damages After Criminal Conviction Not Double Jeopardy
(September 13, 2004)

C.A. Rejects Claims by Teacher Who Resisted Classroom Searches
(September 10, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Rules Federal Regulators Erred in Rejecting Energy Refunds for State Consumers
(September 10, 2004)

C.A.: Diverted Drug Defendant Did Not ‘Fail to Appear’
(September 10, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Grants En Banc Review of Ruling on Terror Law
(September 9, 2004)

Mere Hiring of Opposing Counsel Does Not Require Disqualification of City Attorney’s Office—C.A.
(September 9, 2004)

Commissioner’s Use of ‘Judge’ in Candidate Statement Approved
(September 8, 2004)

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Cannot Be Set Aside for Fraud Absent Showing of Assets, Ninth Circuit Rules
(September 8, 2004)

Fees Denied to Attorney Who Anonymously Represented Herself
(September 8, 2004)

C.A.: Barring Depressed Homeowners’ Dog Violated FEHA
(September 7, 2004)

Court to Review Ruling on Asylum for White South Africans
(September 7, 2004)

Ninth Circuit En Banc Panel Broadens Younger Abstention Rules
(September 7, 2004)

Suit Against Lawyer Over Alleged Extortion Attempt Not SLAPP
(September 3, 2004)

C.A.: Firearm Ban Applies Only Where Shooting Is Illegal
(September 3, 2004)

S.C. May Increase Proposed Discipline in Case Against Bar Critic
(September 2, 2004)

CJP Adds New Charge Against Judge Kevin Ross
(September 2, 2004)

Ninth Circuit: Steve Garvey Not Liable for Hawking Weight Loss Program
(September 2, 2004)

Supreme Court Reappoints State Bar Court Judges
(September 2, 2004)

Lawyer Tied to Ex-Judge Murphy Jailed on Tax Evasion Charge
(September 1, 2004)

Court of Appeal Throws Out Marijuana Conviction, Rules Compassionate Use Defense Wrongly Barred
(September 1, 2004)

CJP Sets Oral Arguments in Case of Ex-Judge Convicted of Fixing Tickets
(September 1, 2004)

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C.A.: Homeless Alcoholic May Be Punished for Public Intoxication
(June 18, 2004)

Murder Conviction Upheld in Attack on Pregnant Woman
(June 18, 2004)

Nursing Home Reform Group Criticized Over Referrals to Lawyers
(June 18, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Rules: Judge Properly Permitted Hancock Park Synagogue Construction
(June 17, 2004)

Public Defender Asks Lockyer to Reconsider Decision To Bow Out of Dispute Over Delgadillo Qualifications
(June 17, 2004)

A.G.’s Office Declines to Act on Issue of Delgadillo Qualifications
(June 16, 2004)

C.A. Overturns Order Requiring Santa Barbara County To Boost Hispanic Jury Venire Representation
(June 16, 2004)

Committee Approves Measure to Give Drivers’ Licenses to Illegal Immigrants
(June 16, 2004)

Supreme Court Declines to Reach Merits Of Californian’s Challenge to Pledge
(June 15, 2004)

S.C. Limits Use of Law Favoring Pets in Condominiums
(June 15, 2004)

Chief Justice Names Candace Cooper to Serve on Judicial Council
(June 15, 2004)

Court of Appeal Rules: San Francisco City Attorney’s Office Was Properly Disqualified
(June 14, 2004)

Sex Offender Web ‘Pin Maps’ Permissible, C.A. Rules
(June 14, 2004)

Supreme Court Rules: Oral Agreement Cannot Support Attorney’s Lien Against Recovery
(June 11, 2004)

Court of Appeal Rules Misdemeanor Defendants May ‘Paper’ Downtown Judges After Assignment for Trial
(June 11, 2004)

Ruling Restricting Excessive Force Suits Against Police to Be Reviewed
(June 10, 2004)

Lichtman Urges Group Forum for APJ Candidates, Backs Elections to Choose Supervising Judges
(June 10, 2004)

En Banc Panel Will Consider Copyright Infringement Standing Issue
(June 10, 2004)

State Bar President Tells Audience Grace, Downing Should Be Elected to Board of Governors
(June 10, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Rules Children Conceived After Father’s Death Meet Qualifications for Social Security Benefits
(June 10, 2004)

Court of Appeal: Sec. 998 Offer Including ‘Reasonable’ Attorney Fees Is Enforceable
(June 9, 2004)

Courts to Remain Open on Reagan Remembrance Day
(June 9, 2004)

Board of Supervisors Affirms Decision to Remove Cross From County Seal
(June 9, 2004)

C.A. Rules That Kennel Employee Cannot Rely on Dog Bite Strict Liability Statute
(June 9, 2004)

Chief Justice Says He Will Decide Today Whether State Courts Will Close Friday to Honor Reagan
(June 8, 2004)

Ninth Circuit: Display of Cross in Mojave Preserve Is Unconstitutional
(June 8, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Revives San Diego Prosecutor’s Immunity Claim
(June 7, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Will Review Ruling on Oregon Billboard Law
(June 7, 2004)

State Bar Plans Campaign to Urge Private Judges to Pay Full Dues
(June 4, 2004)

Supreme Court Overturns Ruling That Struck Down Generic Commodities Advertising Program
(June 4, 2004)

S.C. Asked to Uphold Lawyer Liability for Hiring Away Firm’s Staff
(June 3, 2004)

Justices Question Use of ‘I Forgot’ Defense in Case of Sex Offender Who Failed to Register on Time
(June 3, 2004)

Insurer’s Bad Faith Billing Practices Support Tort Liability, Justices Told
(June 3, 2004)

Justices Appear Split Over Allowing Class Action for Overtime Pay
(June 2, 2004)

Lawyer Charged With Laundering Hahn Contributions
(June 2, 2004)

Court of Appeal Rules That Advertising Amendment to Anti-SLAPP Statute Applies to All Cases Not Final
(June 2, 2004)

Special Masters Question Portions of CJP’s Case Against Harris
(June 1, 2004)

Former Client Wins $1.25 Million Malpractice Award Against Onetime Rodney King Lawyer Milton Grimes
(June 1, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Will Not Reconsider Ruling Reviving Suit Against Gun Makers
(June 1, 2004)

ABA President-Elect Will Tell BHBA He Opposes Division Of Ninth Circuit
(June 1, 2004)

Harris Testifies, Says HeWill Retire in October
(May 28, 2004)

Judge Isacoff, Commissioner Duffey Slate July Retirements
(May 28, 2004)

A.G.’s Office Says It Will Act Soon on Delgadillo Qualifications Issue
(May 28, 2004)

Ashcroft Directive on Oregon Assisted Suicide Law Is Illegal
(May 27, 2004)

Sensitivity Trainer Says Judge Now More Understanding
(May 27, 2004)

Four Women Testify That Antics of Judge Embarrassed Them
(May 26, 2004)

C.A. Overturns Santa Monica ‘Tenant Harassment’ Ordinance
(May 26, 2004)

Son’s Ignorance of Father’s Demise Not Absolute Bar To Wrongful Death Suit, Court of Appeal Rules
(May 26, 2004)

Harris Says He Made Mistakes, Defends Intentions
(May 25, 2004)

Van de Kamp Elected 80th President of State Bar
(May 25, 2004)

Passage Rate for February Bar Examination Drops to 35.3 Percent
(May 25, 2004)

Referee Brian Petraborg Elected Commissioner
(May 24, 2004)

High Court Orders Former Judge Murphy Disbarred
(May 24, 2004)

Attorney Faces Charges of Conspiring to Swindle 85-Year-Old Woman
(May 24, 2004)

Retired Superior Court Judge Robert Letteau Admonished by CJP
(May 21, 2004)

Newspaper Wins Release of School Official’s Records
(May 21, 2004)

Former Adelanto Councilman’s Suit Over Criminal Charges Revived
(May 21, 2004)

Superior Court Delays Action on South Gate Courthouse Closure
(May 20, 2004)

Colleagues See Van de Kamp Coasting to State Bar Post
(May 20, 2004)

State High Court Denies Bid to Lift Michael Jackson Case Gag Order
(May 20, 2004)

Court Slates Series of Hearings for ‘Scofflaw Jurors’
(May 20, 2004)

Prosecutors Reach Compromise With Court on Impact of Closures
(May 19, 2004)

Senators, Bush Administration Reach Deal on Judges; Schiavelli Confirmation Likely by Next Month
(May 19, 2004)

Justices Deny Foster Photos Rehearing; Attorney Blasts ‘Lies’ in Opinion
(May 19, 2004)

Measure Targeting ‘Shakedown’ Suits Qualifies for Ballot
(May 19, 2004)

S.C. Voids Permissive User Limitation in Auto Insurance Policy
(May 18, 2004)

Death Sentence Upheld in Killing of Elderly Couple
(May 18, 2004)

Search of Probationer’s Home Was a ‘Knock-Notice’ Violation
(May 17, 2004)

Ninth Circuit En Banc Panel Will Rehear Claim of Sex Harassment Against Hiring Hall Operator
(May 17, 2004)

Stephen Czuleger Enters Campaign for Assistant Presiding Judge
(May 14, 2004)

Convictions of Three in Rampart Case Not Tainted by Instructional Error Judge Admitted, C.A. Told
(May 14, 2004)

C.A. Says Security Firm Not Liable for Guard’s Assault on Woman
(May 14, 2004)

Schwarzenegger’s Revised Budget Includes Increased Trial Court Funds
(May 14, 2004)

Supervising Judge Urges Lockyer to Act in Delgadillo Matter
(May 13, 2004)

Schwarzenegger Court Funding Proposal Calls for Collective Bargaining Reform Plan by November
(May 13, 2004)

S.C. to Decide Whether Waivers of Implied Warranty Bind Homebuyers
(May 13, 2004)

Santa Clara Judge Suspended Without Pay in Wake of Ticket-Fixing Conviction
(May 13, 2004)

C.A. Rejects Egg Donor’s Claim to Be Parent of Partner’s Child
(May 12, 2004)

Trade Sanctions Bar Action for Breach of Contract to Manufacture Computers in Iran, C.A. Rules
(May 12, 2004)

Fictitious Business Name Filing Fee to More Than Double
(May 12, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Faults Confession, Orders New Trial in Murder
(May 11, 2004)

Governor, AOC Reach Agreement to Boost Trial Court Funding
(May 10, 2004)

Ninth Circuit to Rule En Banc on Whether Missing Deadline to File Appeal Was ‘Excusable Neglect’
(May 10, 2004)

Accused Judge Defends Appearances on Public Television Program
(May 10, 2004)

Superior Court Judge Kevin Ross Charged With Ethics Violations
(May 7, 2004)

Day Care Center Lacked Duty to Protect Children From Deranged Motorist, State High Court Rules
(May 7, 2004)

Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence in Shasta County Bar Holdup
(May 7, 2004)

C.A.: Anti-Proposition 209 Groups Must Pay Connerly’s Lawyers
(May 6, 2004)

Federal Judge Not Subject to Discipline on Charge of Mishandling Personnel Matter, Panel RulesBy a MetNews Staff Writer
(May 6, 2004)

Supervisors to Interview Five in Search for New County Counsel
(May 5, 2004)

Pair of San Francisco Lawyers Ordered to Explain Why State High Court Should Not Hold Them in Contempt
(May 5, 2004)

C.A. Reinstates Suit Charging Landlord Was Liable for Tenant’s Murder
(May 5, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Rules Grand Jury May Be Instructed It Cannot Weigh Wisdom of Criminal Laws
(May 5, 2004)

Prosecutors Knock Plan to Move Huntington Park Criminal Cases
(May 4, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Judge Trott to Take Senior Status
(May 4, 2004)

Ventura Lawyer Elected Court Commissioner
(May 3, 2004)

$1 Million Award for Man’s Abuse of Mother Upheld
(May 3, 2004)

Ninth Circuit to Review Ruling on Jurisdiction Over L.L. Bean
(April 30, 2004)

Schiavelli Nomination Clears Judiciary Committee
(April 30, 2004)

C.A.: Judge Improperly Pressured Defendant to Accept Plea Bargain
(April 30, 2004)

Ventura Superior Court Jurist Is Honored by Judges’ Group as Juvenile Court Judge of the Year
(April 30, 2004)

Clemency Urged for Woman Who Faced Life Term in $30 Theft
(April 29, 2004)

C.A.: Pending Arbitration Before Israeli Religious Panel Is No Barrier to Jurisdiction Over Interpleader Action
(April 29, 2004)

Policy Barring Copies of Guardianship Reports Violates Statute
(April 28, 2004)

Injunction Against Cutting County-USC Capacity Upheld
(April 28, 2004)

Release No Defense in Collapse of Bleachers at Auto Race, C.A. Rules
(April 28, 2004)

Single Injury Supports Multiple Enhancements for Firearm Use
(April 27, 2004)

Firing Employee for Anti-Gay Harassment Was Not Religious Discrimination, Ninth Circuit Says
(April 27, 2004)

C.A.: Self-Insurance Pool May Cover Contract School Bus Drivers
(April 27, 2004)

Civil Rights Attorney to Speak At Pepperdine Graduation
(April 27, 2004)

C.A. Rejects Bid to Reinstate Huge Legal Malpractice Judgment
(April 26, 2004)

Court of Appeal Says Judge Should Have Stricken One Of Two Prior Convictions Arising From Same Act
(April 26, 2004)

San Francisco Panel Discussion of Landmark Ruling on School Segregation to Be Beamed to Local Courthouses
(April 26, 2004)

Lockyer Sues Traffic Signal Firm for Antitrust Violations
(April 26, 2004)

Supreme Court Rules: Malpractice Suit Waived Client’s Rights Under Fee Arbitration Act
(April 23, 2004)

Much of Caseload From Closed Courthouses Will Move To Vacant Courtrooms, Superior Court Says
(April 23, 2004)

Ninth Circuit: Due Process Limits Reach of Immigration Waiver Rule
(April 23, 2004)

Court of Appeal Rules Garment Retailer’s Suit Against Activists Should Have Been Dismissed as SLAPP
(April 23, 2004)

Memorial Celebration Slated For Founding Member of Cowboy Lawyers Group
(April 23, 2004)

Superior Court to Close Three Courthouses, Cut Caseload at Two Others
(April 22, 2004)

High Court to Decide Whether Pre-Dispute Waiver of Right to Civil Jury Trial May Be Enforced
(April 22, 2004)

C.A. Limits ‘Creative Necessity’ Defense in ‘Friends’ Harassment Case
(April 22, 2004)

Calabrese Named to Head O’Melveny Century City Office
(April 22, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Overturns Law Designed to Protect Union Organizing
(April 21, 2004)

Suit Over ‘Sex.Com’ Internet Domain Name Is Over, Company Says
(April 21, 2004)

Continuing Unjustified Suit Can Constitute Malicious Prosecution
(April 20, 2004)

Ninth Circuit: Three-Strikes Sentence Cruel, Unusual
(April 20, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Reinstates Brutality Suit Against Orange County, Deputy
(April 19, 2004)

CJP Slates Discipline Hearing for Judge William Danser
(April 19, 2004)

Nicotine Products Do Not Need Proposition 65 Warnings—S.C.
(April 16, 2004)

‘Heroic’ Prisoner Held Eligible for Sentence Break
(April 16, 2004)

Ruling Throwing Out Award in Law Firm Breakup Left Standing
(April 15, 2004)

Rifat Drops Out of State Bar Board Race, Backs Otto
(April 15, 2004)

C.A. Bars Former Councilwoman’s ‘Entrapment by Estoppel’ Defense
(April 15, 2004)

Title VII Plaintiff Not Required to Disclose Immigration Status
(April 14, 2004)

CJP Slates Misconduct Hearing for Superior Court Judge John D. Harris
(April 14, 2004)

Kelli Sager Joins National Center for State Courts Committee
(April 14, 2004)

Ninth Circuit: Indonesian Carrier Immune in Sumatran Air Crash
(April 13, 2004)

C.A.: Controller Immune From Suit Over Sale Price of Escheated Stock
(April 13, 2004)

Worker Can Sue Employer for On-Site, Off-Clock Injury
(April 12, 2004)

Hearing Ordered on Death Row Inmate’s Ineffective Assistance Claim Ninth Circuit Says Former Municipal Court Judge Failed to Present Mitigating Evidence
(April 9, 2004)

High Court Adopts Multijurisdictional Practice Rules
(April 9, 2004)

Public Defender Asks Lockyer to Seek Ruling on Delgadillo
(April 8, 2004)

C.A. Overturns $21 Million Award to Dead Smoker
(April 8, 2004)

Governor Names Antelope Valley Defense Lawyer to Parole Board
(April 8, 2004)

C.A.: Chemical Spray May Be ‘Dangerous or Deadly Weapon’
(April 7, 2004)

Former State Bar President Named to Judicial Council
(April 7, 2004)

Raye, Grossman Elected to Top Judicial Performance Panel Posts
(April 7, 2004)

Lawyer: Ninth Circuit to Consider Challenge to Delgadillo Qualifications
(April 7, 2004)

Knowledge of Pregnancy Unnecessary for Fetal Murder Conviction
(April 6, 2004)

Appeals Court Turns Down Bid for Review of Ruling On Demurrer Challenging Delgadillo Qualifications
(April 6, 2004)

Starr Again Named Dean of Pepperdine Law School
(April 6, 2004)

Longtime State Bar Official Fran Bassios Dies at 59
(April 6, 2004)

Expert Declarations on Injury Cause Must Cite Facts, C.A. Rules
(April 5, 2004)

Fourth Lawyer Qualifies for State Bar Board Race
(April 5, 2004)

Two District 7 State Bar Board Seats Each Draws Three Hopefuls
(April 2, 2004)

C.A. Rejects Subpoena for Medical Marijuana Records
(April 2, 2004)

Fee Arbitration Victory Partly Protects Law Firm From Suit
(April 1, 2004)

C.A.: Retired Judge Saeta Must Testify About Hearing
(April 1, 2004)

C.A. Rules WWII Forced Labor Compensation Law Unconstitutional
(April 1, 2004)

Supreme Court Rejects Local Lawyer’s Bid for Foster Death Photos
(March 31, 2004)

Appeals Court Rules Spendthrift Trust Must Pay Child Support
(March 30, 2004)

State Bar Board Delays Taking Stand on Measure to Bar Fee for Processing Credit Card Payments
(March 30, 2004)

High Court Rules Sec. 128.5 Sanctions Can No Longer Be Imposed
(March 30, 2004)

Ruling That Would Have Cut Property Assessments Overturned
(March 29, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Conviction of Iranian for Threat Made After He Was Caught Smoking on Airplane
(March 29, 2004)

Plea Bargain Did Not Bar Double Punishment Claim, C.A. Rules
(March 29, 2004)

National Group to Honor Former Justice Arabian At Ellis Island in May
(March 29, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Doctor’s Conviction in Murder-for-Hire Plot
(March 26, 2004)

High Court Affirms Death Sentences in Pomona Slayings
(March 26, 2004)

High Court to Review Ruling Granting New Trial in Officer’s Slaying
(March 26, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Throws Out Saudi Man’s Gun Conviction
(March 26, 2004)

C.A. Asked to Rule on Challenges to Delgadillo Qualifications
(March 24, 2004)

Huntington Beach Man Indicted for Use of ‘Key Katcher’
(March 24, 2004)

Court Funding Cuts Threaten Public Safety, Chief Justice Warns
(March 24, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Revives Local Prosecutor’s Retaliation Lawsuit
(March 23, 2004)

Speed Trap Law Does Not Require Excluding Evidence In Drunk Driving Prosecution, Court of Appeal Rules
(March 23, 2004)

A.G. Says NRC Should Address Diablo Canyon Terror Risks
(March 22, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Judge Tashima to Take Senior Status
(March 22, 2004)

Court of Appeal Upholds Conviction in Long Beach Gang Slaying
(March 22, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Rejects Lawsuit by Clerics Over Presidio Protest
(March 19, 2004)

Bar Applicants Ask Examiners to Consider Problems With Administration of Exam Caused by Weather
(March 19, 2004)

Timber Act Does Not Bar Regulation in Forest by Water Board—C.A.
(March 19, 2004)

State Supreme Court Denies Review of Hunt Reinstatement
(March 18, 2004)

Candidacies of Van de Kamp, Three Others for Post of State Bar President Confirmed
(March 18, 2004)

A.G. Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Cooper Sentence
(March 18, 2004)

UWLA Law School to Relocate From Inglewood to West Los Angeles
(March 18, 2004)

‘Upsell’ by Telemarketer Justified Long-Arm Jurisdiction, C.A. Rules
(March 18, 2004)

State Bar Opens Search for Successor to Retired Judge Niles
(March 17, 2004)

University’s Removal of Case to Federal Court Waives Sovereign Immunity, Ninth Circuit Rules
(March 17, 2004)

Finding on Reunification Services Must Be Challenged by Writ—C.A.
(March 17, 2004)

Federal Judge Rejects Former Ballplayers’ Suit Over Pensions
(March 16, 2004)

Challenge to Delgadillo’s Right to Hold Office Dismissed
(March 16, 2004)

Court of Appeal Says: Judge Must Rule on Unconscionability in Bid to Compel Arbitration
(March 15, 2004)

Herbert Y.C. Choy, First Asian American to Serve On Federal Bench, Dies at 88
(March 15, 2004)

C.A. Orders New Hearing on Harassment Claim Against Judge Kaddo
(March 12, 2004)

Appellate Division Rejects Demurrer Rulings Challenge In Spat Over Delgadillo Qualifications
(March 12, 2004)

California Supreme Court Blocks San Francisco Same-Sex Marriages
(March 12, 2004)

C.A.: Prevailing Party Fees May Be Awarded After Lis Pendens Withdrawn
(March 12, 2004)

Ninth Circuit: Killing of Innocent Civilian Not ‘Political’ Crime
(March 11, 2004)

Tigerman Leaves Post as BHBA Executive Director
(March 11, 2004)

Justices Question School’s Liability in Deaths Caused by Deranged Driver
(March 11, 2004)

KNBC Reporter to Join ABC as Supreme Court Correspondent
(March 11, 2004)

Divided C.A. Rejects Tax-Exempt Bonds for Religious Schools
(March 10, 2004)

Court of Appeal Rules Limitations Period Bars Claim Childhood Likenesses Were Misused by Disney
(March 10, 2004)

C.A. Upholds Rejection of Secretary’s Bias Suit Against A.G.’s Office
(March 10, 2004)

Schwarzenegger Appoints Deputy A.G. Matthew Cate As State’s Inspector General
(March 10, 2004)

Rezoning Sought by Religious School Was Properly Denied
(March 9, 2004)

Alameda Superior Court Judge Charged With Offering to Pay Undercover Officer for Sex
(March 9, 2004)

C.A. Reinstates Retaliation Suit by D.A. Candidate Moehlman
(March 8, 2004)

Four Expected to Seek Top State Bar Spot in May Vote
(March 8, 2004)

Proposed State Budget Places Local Courts at Risk, Legislators Told
(March 8, 2004)

C. A. Upholds Sanctions Against Conservative Group For Bringing Frivolous Anti-SLAPP Motion
(March 8, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Orders New Trial in Killing of DEA Agents
(March 5, 2004)

Four Judges Cruise to Victory, Five Open Seats Go to Runoffs
(March 4, 2004)

Results of March 2 Balloting in Judical Races
(March 4, 2004)

C.A. Overturns Ruling in Manson ‘Family’ Member Parole Bid
(March 3, 2004)

Commissioners Bobys, Calabro Slate March Retirements
(March 3, 2004)

En Banc Ninth Circuit Overturns Naturalization of Men in Bomb Plot
(March 3, 2004)

Producer Sues Dick Clark for Age Discrimination
(March 3, 2004)

C.A. Overturns Order Disqualifying Lawyer Whose Brother Was Physician to Adverse Party in Custody Dispute
(March 3, 2004)

Five Years After Commissioner’s Murder, Investigation Called ‘Stagnant’
(March 3, 2004)

High Court Upholds Drug Plan Contraceptive Coverage Requirement
(March 2, 2004)

Rule Allows Internet Posting of Criminal Court Documents
(March 2, 2004)

Memorial Services Set for Judge Hupp, Justice Crosby
(March 2, 2004)

U.S. Supreme Court Stays Out of 'Second-Parent' Adoption Issue
(March 2, 2004)

Maren Nelson Elected Superior Court Commissioner
(March 1, 2004)

C.A. Overturns Injunction Against Posting DVD Code
(March 1, 2004)

Judge McKay, Facing Challenge, Seeks Disability Retirement
(February 27, 2004)

Suit Over Quotes From Phony Film Reviewer Is Not Subject to Anti-SLAPP Motion, C.A. Rules
(February 27, 2004)

Lawyer Properly Barred for Using Adversary’s Document—C.A.
(February 26, 2004)

Wunderlich to Leave Sixth District Court of Appeal, Succeed Hollis Best as Yosemite Federal Magistrate
(February 26, 2004)

Judicial Watch Calls for Impeachment of Wesley, Oki, Commissioner
(February 25, 2004)

San Bernardino D.A. Praises Lockyer Move in Cooper Case
(February 25, 2004)

Ethics Rule No Bar to Law Firm’s Quantum Meruit Fee Recovery
(February 24, 2004)

Death of Counsel Requires Granting Continuance, Reopening Discovery, Court of Appeal Rules
(February 24, 2004)

Judge’s Reasonable Doubt Instruction Requires Reversal—C.A.
(February 23, 2004)

Lawyer/Activist Marge Buckley Files for Superior Court As Write-in Candidate Against Judge Pounders
(February 23, 2004)

Judge Harris Charged With Judicial Misconduct
(February 20, 2004)

High Court Rules Statute Did Not Create Right to Fees in Libel Suits
(February 20, 2004)

Fourth District C.A. Slates Service for Justice Crosby
(February 20, 2004)

California Supreme Court to Revisit Delayed Discovery Rule
(February 19, 2004)

Review of Rulings on Demurrers Challenging Delgadillo Sought
(February 18, 2004)

Change in LACBA Judicial Ratings Report Draws Fire
(February 18, 2004)

Referee Zeidler Top Fundraiser in Judicial Contests, Records Show
(February 17, 2004)

Rating System Debated at Forum for Judicial Candidates
(February 17, 2004)

County Bar Rates Judge McKay ‘Not Qualified’ for Reelection
(February 13, 2004)

Lockyer Rejects School District Bid to Avoid Conflict-of-Interest Prohibition
(February 13, 2004)

Judges Have Fundraising Lead Over Challengers, Reports Show
(February 12, 2004)

Oki Opponent Charges ‘Not Qualified’ Rating Was a Product of ‘Corrupt’ County Bar Panel Process
(February 12, 2004)

D.A. Office Investigators Lose Appeal of Ruling on Pension Benefits
(February 12, 2004)

Koreatown Supermarket Sold Spoiled, Repackaged Meat to Customers, Lawsuit Contends
(February 12, 2004)

LACBA Panel Finds Meyer Candidate Statement Misleading
(February 11, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Revives Science Fiction Author Ellison’s Suit Against AOL for Copyright Infringement
(February 11, 2004)

Memorial Service for Judge Harry Hupp Set for Feb. 28
(February 11, 2004)

Two Judicial Candidates Reveal Final ‘Qualified’ Ratings
(February 11, 2004)

D’Agostino Files Federal Suit to Unseat City Attorney Delgadillo
(February 10, 2004)

Ipsen Reelected President of Prosecutors’ Group
(February 10, 2004)

Indicted Santa Clara Superior Court Judge Faces Discipline
(February 10, 2004)

Appeals Court Rules Pre-Dispute Jury Waivers Are Unenforceable
(February 9, 2004)

State Bar Seeks Attorney To Serve Two Years on CRLA Board of Directors
(February 9, 2004)

Big Lots Settles Lawsuit Over California Managers’ Overtime Pay
(February 9, 2004)

LACBA Panel Downgrades Najera’s Rating to ‘Not Qualified’
(February 6, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Rancho Los Amigos Injunction
(February 6, 2004)

EBay Not Liable for Defamatory Comment—C.A.
(February 6, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Rules Judge Lacked Power to Vacate Bargained Plea
(February 5, 2004)

Oki Opponent Rated ‘Well Qualified’ by County Bar
(February 5, 2004)

Fee Order in Brown Act Suit Against County Supervisors Left Standing
(February 5, 2004)

Ninth Circuit: Holdout Juror Should Not Have Been Removed
(February 4, 2004)

Bid for Review of Rulings on Demurrers Challenging Delgadillo Qualifications Could Come This Week
(February 4, 2004)

Deputy A.G.’s Bid to Boost ‘Qualified’ Rating Fails
(February 4, 2004)

Supreme Court Rules in Death Penalty Case: Jurors’ Talks With Pastors Do Not Require Sentence Reversal
(February 3, 2004)

Supervisor Yvonne Burke Honored as Person of Year, Sees Better Times Ahead for County Government
(February 3, 2004)

District 7 State Bar Board of Governors Race Draws Three Hopefuls
(February 3, 2004)

Retired Presiding Justice Charles Vogel Joins JAMS
(February 3, 2004)

High Court Asked to Block Reinstatement of A. Thomas Hunt
(February 2, 2004)

Justices Throw Out Multi-Million Dollar Award in Breakup of Medical Malpractice Firm
(February 2, 2004)

C.A.: ‘Incomprehensible’ Excuse for Challenging Juror Requires Reversal
(February 2, 2004)

Van Dusen, Henry Rated ‘Qualified’; Henry to Appeal
(February 2, 2004)

Internet Cafes May Be Required to Conduct Video Surveillance
(January 30, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Rules Pornographic Videotapes Made by Police Officer Deserve Free Speech Protection
(January 30, 2004)

S.C. to Review Nearly $15 Million Penalty in Cigarette Giveaways
(January 30, 2004)

Oki Receives ‘Well Qualified’ Rating From County Bar
(January 30, 2004)

New Review Standard Applies to Prior Sentencing Departures
(January 29, 2004)

Senior U.S. District Judge Harry Hupp Dies at 74
(January 29, 2004)

Seventh Candidate for Superior Court Reports ‘Well Qualified’ Rating
(January 29, 2004)

Judges Haber and Hay Will Retire in Coming Months
(January 29, 2004)

$20 Million Fund to Be Created to Settle Armenian Genocide Claims
(January 29, 2004)

O’Melveny & Meyers Partner Named by Governor to Serve on Resources Agency
(January 29, 2004)

C.A. Eases ‘Presence’ Requirement for Robbery Convictions
(January 28, 2004)

Deputy City Attorney Gets Top Rating in Judicial Race
(January 28, 2004)

C.A. Upholds Compulsory Taking of DNA Samples From Prisoners
(January 28, 2004)

Libel Lawyer Gary L. Bostwick Leaves Davis Wright for Sheppard Mullin
(January 28, 2004)

Superior Court Judge Lawrence Crispo to Retire in April, Take Up Private Judging
(January 27, 2004)

CJP Slates Hearing in Proceedings Against Placer Judge
(January 27, 2004)

C.A.: Summary Judgment Based on Parol Evidence Rule Was Improper
(January 27, 2004)

Referee Wins ‘Well Qualified’ Rating in Judicial Race
(January 27, 2004)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Elizabeth Harris Elected Commissioner
(January 26, 2004)

Two Judicial Candidates Receive ‘Qualified’ Ratings From County Bar Panel; One Mulls Appeal
(January 26, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Rejects Agent Liability in IRS Tax Enforcement Actions
(January 26, 2004)

Judge, Not Jury, Must Determine if Criminal Venue Is Proper
(January 23, 2004)

Ipsen Ad Misleading, but Oki Opponents Not at Fault, Report by County Bar Election Practices Panel Says
(January 23, 2004)

Bid for Appellate Review of Rulings on Delgadillo Called Likely
(January 23, 2004)

Hahn Did Not Sign Letter Cited by Delgadillo’s Office
(January 22, 2004)

Defender: City’s Argument Would Bar Demurrer to Pleadings Filed by Anyone Posing as City Attorney
(January 22, 2004)

Judge Wesley, Two Prosecutors Report Receiving ‘Well Qualified’ Ratings From County Bar
(January 22, 2004)

Cooley Unwilling to Fight Corruption, Opponent Says in Belmont Campaign Kickoff
(January 22, 2004)

Memorial Service Slated for Marvin Greene
(January 22, 2004)

Bush Nominates Former Judge Schiavelli to U.S. District Court for Central District
(January 21, 2004)

Judge Rules Demurrer Does Not Lie to Challenge Legality of City Attorney Holding Office
(January 21, 2004)

Marvin Greene, Longtime Loeb & Loeb Partner and Securities Law and Regulation Expert, Dies at 79
(January 21, 2004)

Former State Bar President Guilford Gains OCBA Honor
(January 21, 2004)

Governor Tells Chief Justices Legal System Protected Him
(January 20, 2004)

Superior Court Judge Ouderkirk to Retire in April
(January 20, 2004)

Prosecutor First to Claim Highest LACBA Rating in Judicial Races
(January 20, 2004)

Services Tonight, Tomorrow for Edward DiLoreto, A Founder of Pepperdine’s Law School
(January 20, 2004)

Beverly Hills Lawyer David Burg Named to Planning Commission
(January 20, 2004)

C.A.: Suit Against U-Haul Over Reservations Was Not SLAPP
(January 20, 2004)

High Court Rejects Expansion of Equitable Adoption Doctrine
(January 16, 2004)

City’s Violation of Telecommunications Act Gives Rise To Claim Under Sec. 1983, Ninth Circuit Rules
(January 16, 2004)

Playboy Suit Over Use of Trademark in Search Engine Reinstated
(January 15, 2004)

High Court to Decide if City Must Negotiate With Officers on Change to Racial Profiling Rules
(January 15, 2004)

Ruling Permitting Suit Over Simi Valley Search Allowed to Stand
(January 15, 2004)

C.A. Mandates Oral Argument of Summary Judgment Motions
(January 14, 2004)

Rita Gunasekaran Named by Haight Brown & Bonesteel As New Chair of Firm’s Appellate Practice Group
(January 14, 2004)

Lockyer Will Not Seek to Remove Delgadillo, Spokesman Says
(January 14, 2004)

C.A. Adopts Broad View of Tolling of Legal Malpractice Statute
(January 13, 2004)

Lockyer Sues Telemarketer, Contends ‘Survey’ About Refinancing Violated Federal ‘Do Not Call’ Laws
(January 13, 2004)

Stress Over Employer’s Stock Price No Basis for WCAB Award—C.A.
(January 13, 2004)

Cuts for State Courts in Governor’s Budget May Be Prevented, Official Says
(January 12, 2004)

Judge Orders Registrar to Restore Ballot Designation As ‘State Criminal Prosecutor’ to Candidate Henry
(January 12, 2004)

Yaffe Rejects ‘Temporary Judge,’ ‘Professor’ in Ballot Disputes
(January 9, 2004)

Review Department Recommends Suspension for Ronald Silverton Over Terms of Fee Agreements
(January 9, 2004)

Judges’ Power to Reduce Uninsured Motorist Arbitration Awards Limited
(January 9, 2004)

State Supreme Court Rules Unsworn Statements by Arresting Officer Admissible at DMV Hearings
(January 9, 2004)

Ruling That Alleged Spies Can Sue CIA for Pay Allowed to Stand
(January 8, 2004)

Governor Names Former Justice Kolkey Tribal Gaming Negotiator
(January 8, 2004)

Lockyer:Violent Offenses Down, Property Crime Rate Up in 2003 For California’s Largest Cities
(January 8, 2004)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Firing for Posting Anti-Gay Messages
(January 7, 2004)

10 Judges Newly Elected to Court Executive Committee
(January 7, 2004)

Divided High Court Upholds Death Sentence in 1989 Pomona Slaying
(January 7, 2004)

Suspension Recommended for Laywer Whose Employees Stole From Client Trust Fund
(January 7, 2004)

Appeals Court Orders Reduction in Prison Time for Couple Convicted in $17 Million Embezzlement
(January 7, 2004)

Reports to Police Protected by Absolute Privilege, S.C. Rules
(January 6, 2004)

Ninth Circuit to Decide En Banc Whether Parolees Can Be Forced to Submit to DNA Testing
(January 6, 2004)

Grocery Union Suit Against Ralphs Makes Racketeering Claims
(January 6, 2004)

Murchison & Cumming Names Gruppie New Senior Partner
(January 6, 2004)

Court Overturns Sentence Boost for Defendant Who Won Appeal
(January 5, 2004)

Deadline for Applying to Visa Lottery Program Not Subject to Equitable Tolling, Ninth Circuit Rules
(January 5, 2004)

Insurers’ Payments Cannot Be Credited Towards Restitution—C.A.
(January 5, 2004)

Attorney General Says He Will Probe Jackson Jail Abuse Claim
(January 2, 2004)