2011 

Supreme Court Issues Split Ruling on Redevelopment Agencies
(December 30, 2011)

S.C. Upholds Denial of Parole to Elderly Wife-Killer
(December 30, 2011)

Former Superior Court Presiding Judge Thomas T. Johnson Dead at 88
(December 30, 2011)

Judge Declares Mistrial in Suit Against Girardi | Keese
(December 30, 2011)

Arbitrator May Decide Employment Dispute After Worker Retires
(December 29, 2011)

Judge Grants Limited Evidentiary Hearing on Motion To Recuse City Attorney in Billboard Case
(December 29, 2011)

City, County Share $2 Million Settlement From Blue Shield
(December 29, 2011)

Governor Names Six to Los Angeles Superior Court Judgeships
(December 28, 2011)

City Illegally Fired Police Chief Without Notice—C.A.
(December 28, 2011)

C.A. Annuls Denial of Benefits to Firefighter Hurt Doing Yard Work
(December 28, 2011)

Prosecutors Cannot Exclude Victim Advocates From Interviews
(December 27, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Panel Upholds County’s Blocking of Church Services in Residential Zone
(December 27, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Rejects ‘Birther’ Challenge to Obama’s Presidency
(December 23, 2011)

C.A. Rules in Favor of Lawyer Who Sued Adverse Party Over Direct Settlement With Clients
(December 23, 2011)

Dykema Appoints Local Attorneys to Leadership Posts
(December 23, 2011)

C.A. Rejects Suit Against Canadian Firm Over Exploding Jet Ski
(December 22, 2011)

Court Revives Bid to Block Foreclosure on Home of Man Claiming Enticement to Take Out Unaffordable Loan
(December 22, 2011)

Report: Statewide Superior Court Filings Again Over 10 Million
(December 22, 2011)

S.C. Declines to Hear Case on Corrections Furloughs
(December 22, 2011)

Brown Taps Law School Graduate For Managed Care Post
(December 22, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Rejects Suit Against Online Video Site Operator
(December 21, 2011)

Documents Identifying Suppliers of Execution Drugs Are Public Record, Court of Appeal Rules
(December 21, 2011)

Attorney Mark Houle Appointed Central District Bankruptcy Judge
(December 21, 2011)

Dina Tecimer Elected Chair of Local Chapter of National Multiple Sclerosis Society
(December 21, 2011)

Services Today for Workers’ Compensation Attorney Randal I. Klein
(December 21, 2011)

Football Great Willie Gault, Five Others Named in SEC Stock Fraud Lawsuit
(December 21, 2011)

S.C. Upholds Death Sentence for Woman Who Killed Her Children
(December 20, 2011)

California Judicial Nominees Stranded as Senate Recesses for Year Amidst Partisan Rancor
(December 20, 2011)

Prosecutor Says She Will Not Run Against Colleagues for Judgeship
(December 20, 2011)

State Not Liable for CHP Officer’s Loss of Evidence—C.A.
(December 19, 2011)

Beverly Hills Attorney Thomas Hoberman Named to Chair Southwestern’s Board of Trustees
(December 19, 2011)

Brown Names Orange County Lawyer as Corporations Department Counsel
(December 19, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Arbitration Award in Favor of Iran
(December 16, 2011)

C.A. Rebukes Clerk’s Office for Refusing to File Motion By Inmate Alleging ‘Mental Disabilities’
(December 16, 2011)

U.S. Senate Confirms Morgan Christen to Ninth Circuit Seat
(December 16, 2011)

Lawyer Joins Southwestern Law School as Assistant Dean
(December 16, 2011)

San Fernando Valley Bar Association Plans Aid for Homeless
(December 16, 2011)

Homeowners Not Required to Post Bond Under New Foreclosure Law—C.A.
(December 16, 2011)

S.C. Denies Review of Ruling That Suit Against GOP Was SLAPP
(December 15, 2011)

Judge Vander Lans Says She is Not Seeking Re-election
(December 15, 2011)

Southwestern Slates Groundbreaking for First On-Campus Housing
(December 15, 2011)

Tenants File Lawsuit Against Owners of Downtown Hotel
(December 15, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Order Barring Lawyer From Representing Son
(December 14, 2011)

Judge Ronald Coen and Prosecutor Son May Face Parallel Election Campaigns in Next June’s Primary
(December 14, 2011)

Judicial Council Approves Legislative Priorities, Opposes AB1208
(December 14, 2011)

Former Gov. Pete Wilson to Back Alan Jackson for D.A.
(December 14, 2011)

Attorney Malcolm McNeil Honored by Bar Association in Pakistan
(December 14, 2011)

C.A. Uphold’s Church’s Firing of Teacher for Living With Boyfriend
(December 13, 2011)

Local Lawyers Gearing Up for 2012 Judicial Contests
(December 13, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Panel Revives Rights Suit Attacking Search Warrant
(December 12, 2011)

Court Declares Attorney Kinney a Vexatious Litigant
(December 12, 2011)

State Board Approves Potential Site for New Juvenile Courthouse
(December 12, 2011)

Alliance Asks Council for Neutrality on AB1208
(December 12, 2011)

Governor Taps Attorney for ALRB Staff Counsel Position
(December 12, 2011)

Cooley Rebukes Mario Trujillo Over Campaign E-Mail
(December 9, 2011)

Bond Not Required for Order Shielding Community Property
(December 9, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Deputy Sheriff’s Conviction in Murder of Wife
(December 8, 2011)

Panel Says Lawmakers, Not Courts, Must Determine Whether Heat-Protection Rules Are Adequate
(December 8, 2011)

Los Angeles Attorney Set to Lead Sheppard Mullin’s New Seoul Office
(December 8, 2011)

Bar Association Leaders Urge Appointment of Latino Judge
(December 8, 2011)

Court of Appeal Orders Mother to Return Abducted Child to Italy
(December 7, 2011)

C.A.: Ineffective Assistance Warrants Habeas Relief
(December 7, 2011)

Governor Taps San Francisco Attorneys for State Posts
(December 7, 2011)

S.C. Tosses Death Sentences, Says Juror Improperly Removed
(December 6, 2011)

C.A. Finds Fault With Will Leaving Millions to Charity
(December 6, 2011)

Abraham Lincoln Exhibit Set to Open at Federal Courthouses
(December 6, 2011)

Snell & Wilmer Adds Commercial Litigation Associate
(December 6, 2011)

New York Appellate Division Justice Cardona Dead at 70
(December 6, 2011)

C.A. Rejects Global Warming Challenge to Playa Vista Project
(December 5, 2011)

Court Vacates Protective Order Awarded to Assaulted Lawyer
(December 5, 2011)

Court Denies Public Access to Domestic Violence Registry
(December 5, 2011)

Local Man Who Claims He was Delusional Loses Bid to Have Dissolution of Marriage Set Aside
(December 5, 2011)

Snell & Wilmer Adds Four Attorneys to Los Angeles Office
(December 5, 2011)

Paying Marrow Donors Does Not Violate Organ Trafficking Law
(December 2, 2011)

Ex-CEO Ordered Disbarred Over Mail Fraud Conviction
(December 2, 2011)

C.A.: Improper Courtroom Demonstration Not Prejudicial Error
(December 1, 2011)

Officials Prepared to Respond if Occupy LA Came on County Premises After Camp Dispersal, Emails Show
(December 1, 2011)

C.A. Revives Marijuana Sellers’ Challenge to Closings in San Jose
(December 1, 2011)

Judge Edmon Names Supervising and Site Judges for 2012
(December 1, 2011)

Services Set for Mary Cooley, Mother of District Attorney
(December 1, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Agrees to Second En Banc Rehearing in Gun Case
(November 30, 2011)

C.A. Sanctions Orange Attorney Who Submitted Brief Copied Verbatim From Another Case
(November 30, 2011)

C.A. Applies Anti-SLAPP Statute to Proceeding in Foreign Court
(November 29, 2011)

S.C. Upholds Death Sentence in Fresno Jailhouse Murder
(November 29, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Class Action Denial in Suits Over Car Battery Sales
(November 28, 2011)

C.A. Reverses Order Stripping Rights of Kidnapped Child’s Mother
(November 25, 2011)

Grocers Ask Supreme Court to Block Los Angeles Worker Retention Ordinance
(November 25, 2011)

Governor Names Lawyers to Regional Water Quality Control Boards
(November 25, 2011)

S.C. Declines to Review Court Interpreter Licensing Requirement
(November 23, 2011)

Nine Superior Court Commissioners to Step Down Under Voluntary Separation Program
(November 23, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Sanctions Against Swim Federation in Molestation Suit
(November 23, 2011)

Brown Names Roz Wyman to California Arts Council
(November 23, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Overturns Approval of AOL Class Action Settlement
(November 22, 2011)

State Bar July Pass Rate Is 54.8 Percent, Same as Last Year
(November 21, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Award of Fees to City Defendant in SLAPP
(November 21, 2011)

S.C. Will Decide if ‘Fabulist’ Stephen Glass Is Morally Fit for Law Practice
(November 21, 2011)

Court of Appeal Upholds Rejection of Race Bias Suit Against LAUSD by Former Educator
(November 21, 2011)

Initiative Sponsor May Appeal Ruling Striking Down Measure
(November 18, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Wrongful Termination Verdict for Former Los Angeles Housing Authority Attorney
(November 18, 2011)

Antonovich Denounces Transfer of Mentally Ill Prisoner Under AB 109
(November 18, 2011)

C.A.: Legal Fees May Be Awarded for Temporary Conservatorships
(November 17, 2011)

Court Upholds Sexual Harassment Verdict Against AutoZone
(November 17, 2011)

C.A.: Client Must Show ‘Actual Innocence’ to Sue Attorney
(November 16, 2011)

Senate Confirms Alameda Judge to Federal Court Bench
(November 16, 2011)

Out-of-State Attorneys Challenge District Court Admission Rules
(November 16, 2011)

Governor Names Former Justice Carlos Moreno to State Bar Commission
(November 16, 2011)

Orange County Judge Tapped for Veterans Council
(November 16, 2011)

Judge Denies Discovery on Motion to Recuse City Attorney’s Office
(November 15, 2011)

Veteran Cannot Sue Supervisors for Anti-Military Bias
(November 15, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Award of Fees to Firm Represented by Of Counsel
(November 14, 2011)

Court of Appeal Upholds Citizen’s Right to Enforce Open-Meetings Provision of Government Contract
(November 14, 2011)

Seyfarth Shaw Firm Adds Partner in Los Angeles
(November 14, 2011)

C.A. Revives Suit Against Deputy Who Shot Fleeing Car Thief
(November 10, 2011)

Court Upholds City Ban on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
(November 10, 2011)

Narcotics Officers Group Honors Carmen Trutanich
(November 10, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Backpay Award to Former O.C. Assistant Sheriff
(November 9, 2011)

Panel: Attorney’s Marriage to Bigamist Wife Was Valid
(November 9, 2011)

County Counsel Andrea Ordin to Resign in February
(November 8, 2011)

Court Rejects Lawsuit by Former McAfee General Counsel
(November 8, 2011)

Legal Aid Foundation to Honor Lee Edmon With Maynard Toll Award
(November 8, 2011)

Conference May Resume Joint Meetings With State Bar
(November 8, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Denial of Relief in Brown Act Suit Against Board
(November 7, 2011)

Court Revives Suit by Parents of Boy Killed by Police
(November 7, 2011)

Hearing Slated in Class Action Against Law Library Trustees
(November 7, 2011)

Commissioner Michael Kautz Set to Retire in December
(November 3, 2011)

C.A. Strikes Down Injunction Against Petition Activity at Target Stores
(November 3, 2011)

AOC Seeks Feedback on Impact of Branch Budget Reductions
(November 3, 2011)

Lawyers Admitted Out of State Sue for Right to Practice Here
(November 2, 2011)

C.A.: Drug Seizure Not ‘Theft’ Under Homeowners Policy
(November 2, 2011)

Late D.A. Race Entrant Missed Chance to Join Forum, Sponsor Says
(November 2, 2011)

C.A. Says Insurer Had No Duty to Defend Record Label From Suit by Lounge Singer ‘Richard Cheese’
(November 2, 2011)

Molina Appoints Retired Justice Carlos Moreno to County Panel
(November 2, 2011)

Justices Overturns C.A. Ruling on Private Attorney General Law
(November 1, 2011)

Yaroslavsky Appoints Retired Judge Lourdes Baird as Second Member of Special Jails Panel
(November 1, 2011)

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Use of Drunk Driving Suspect’s DNA Not a Search, C.A. Says
(October 31, 2011)

Judge Joan Comparet-Cassani Sets April Retirement
(October 31, 2011)

Court of Appeal Justices Hill and Robie Honored by Judicial Council
(October 31, 2011)

Council Approves New Process for Funding Requests
(October 31, 2011)

Claim for Motorcycle Injuries Held Barred by Assumption of Risk
(October 28, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Tosses Sanctions, Says Deputy City Attorney Did Not Commit Violation He Admitted to
(October 28, 2011)

C.A. Faults Lack of Jury Instruction, but Agrees That ‘Ecstasy’ Is Illegal
(October 28, 2011)

S.C. Rejects Challenges to Senate, Congressional Remap Plans
(October 27, 2011)

C.A.: Motion to Enforce Choice of Law Provision After 19 Months of Litigation Came Too Late
(October 27, 2011)

Justice Maria Rivera Selected to Receive 2011 Aranda Award
(October 27, 2011)

Heath Care Attorney Elizabeth Elson Returns to Firm
(October 27, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Revives War Crimes Suit Against Mining Company
(October 26, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Denies Rehearing to Former Sheriff Carona
(October 26, 2011)

Alliance Director Fisher Criticizes Legislative Analyst Report
(October 25, 2011)

Judge Jay Bybee Reports Receiving Over $3 Million in Free Services From Latham & Watkins
(October 25, 2011)

Federal Judge Sentences Former Commissioner Tony Luna to Prison
(October 25, 2011)

Arent Fox Adds Automotive Attorney Rob Cohen
(October 25, 2011)

CJP Sets Oral Argument on Charges Against Veteran Judge
(October 25, 2011)

Court Says D.A. Cannot Be Forced to Prosecute School Bond Case
(October 24, 2011)

C.A. Upholds $8 Million Award in Partnership Dissolution
(October 24, 2011)

Governor Taps Four Northern California Attorneys for State Posts
(October 24, 2011)

S.C. to Decide Whether Arrestees Must Give DNA Samples
(October 21, 2011)

Neal Bason Chosen as Central District Bankruptcy Judge
(October 21, 2011)

C.A. Rules Employment Claims Against Retailer Should Be Arbitrated
(October 21, 2011)

Judge Continues Hearing on Conflict of Interest Charge Against Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office
(October 21, 2011)

Governor Taps Attorney Alexander Tsao for State Post
(October 21, 2011)

Court Orders Hearing for Man Convicted of Bribing Congressman
(October 20, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Dismissal of Legal Malpractice Case as Sanction for ‘Underhanded Litigation Tactics’
(October 20, 2011)

C.A. Revives Suit Over Lawyers’ Mishandling of Oregon Estate
(October 19, 2011)

Walnut Creek Lawyer Says He Will Fight Sanctions Imposed by Appeals Court in 9/11 ‘Truther’ Case
(October 19, 2011)

Overseas Shipper Cannot Be Forced to Arbitrate, Ninth Circuit Rules
(October 19, 2011)

Board Denies Parole for Ailing ‘Onion Field’ Killer
(October 19, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Lays Out Constitutional Limits on Use of Tasers
(October 18, 2011)

U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Rule on Stolen Valor Act
(October 18, 2011)

Obama Nominates Local Attorney Paul Watford to Ninth Circuit
(October 18, 2011)

Former Commissioner Wada Explains Decision to Become Supervising Probate Attorney
(October 18, 2011)

Man Who Tried to Block Visitation Not Acting in Children’s Best Interests—Court of Appeal
(October 18, 2011)

Antonovich May Appoint Tevrizian to Jail Violence Commission
(October 18, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Leaves Ruling on Mount Soledad Cross Intact
(October 17, 2011)

Court of Appeal Upholds Standard Instructions on Imperfect Self-Defense
(October 17, 2011)

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Commissioner Stanley Genser to Leave Office at End of Year
(October 14, 2011)

Southwestern Professor Emeritus John Gallagher Dead at 80
(October 14, 2011)

Judge Jacqueline Connor Set to Retire Early Next Year
(October 14, 2011)

Saenz to Be Recognized by White House Today
(October 14, 2011)

Pines to Step Down From Superior Court at End of Year
(October 13, 2011)

Billboard Company Charges City Attorney’s Office With Conflict of Interest, Seeks Recusal
(October 13, 2011)

Cantil-Sakauye, Deukmejian Designated 2011 ‘Persons of the Year’
(October 13, 2011)

S.C. Declines to Review Dispute Over Payment of Former City of Bell Official’s Legal Fees
(October 13, 2011)

S.C. Declines to Review Dispute Over Payment of Former City of Bell Official’s Legal Fees
(October 13, 2011)

Gordon Named to Lead Superior Court Family Law Departments
(October 12, 2011)

State Bar Court Judge Recommends Disbarment for San Fernando Lawyer
(October 12, 2011)

Commissioner Robert Axel Says He Will Step Down in December
(October 12, 2011)

Gov. Brown Signs Bill Mandating Anti-Bias Training For State Bar JNE Commissioners
(October 12, 2011)

Two Commissioners Say They Are Undecided About Buyout Offer
(October 11, 2011)

Perry Seeks Council Backing for State’s Withdrawal From Nationwide Mortgage Settlement Talks
(October 11, 2011)

Superior Court Offers Commissioners Incentive to Step Down
(October 7, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Conviction in Home Invasion Murder
(October 7, 2011)

Julie Wagner Brand Named Bankruptcy Judge for Central District
(October 7, 2011)

C.A. Rejects Libel Suit Over Claim School Was ‘Degree Factory’
(October 6, 2011)

Court Throws Out Gang Members’ Murder Convictions, Cites ‘Inflammatory,’ ‘Irrelevant’ Testimony
(October 6, 2011)

Bingham McCutchen Banking Lawyer Moves to Buchalter Nemer
(October 6, 2011)

C.A. Throws Out City Attorney’s Suit Against Controller as Moot
(October 5, 2011)

Governor Brown Signs Bill Restructuring State Bar
(October 5, 2011)

Justices Say Long Beach Marijuana Ordinance Preempted by U.S. Law
(October 5, 2011)

Court of Appeal Upholds State Furloughs of Corrections Officers
(October 4, 2011)

U.S. Supreme Court Will Not Hear Bay Area City’s Appeal of Rights Ruling in Favor of Megachurch
(October 4, 2011)

Supreme Court Asks U.S. for Views on California Shipping Pollution Rules
(October 4, 2011)

C.A.: Prosecutor’s False Testimony Not Cause for Dismissal of Case
(October 3, 2011)

Chief Justice Says Budget Has Priority Over Analyst Report
(October 3, 2011)

National Prosecutor’s Group Honors Carmen Trutanich
(October 3, 2011)

Attorney Paul F. Cohen Practices Law, Sings While Drumming
(The Legal Community, October 3, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Deems Challenge to ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Moot
(September 30, 2011)

Supreme Court Releases Annual Workload Statistics
(September 30, 2011)

Trial Courts Need Tighter State Oversight—Legislative Analyst
(September 29, 2011)

Judges Cannot Be Disciplined for Authorizing Their Own Benefits, CJA Tells Attorney General
(September 29, 2011)

S.C. Denies Review in Suit Over Failure to Explain Arbitration Clause
(September 29, 2011)

Manatt’s Biederman Joins CASA/LA Board of Directors
(September 29, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Attorney Fee Award in Dispute Over Hotel Lighting
(September 28, 2011)

Judicial Branch Taps Private Fund for History Project Honoring Ex-Chief Justice George
(September 28, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Conviction of Economic Spy for Chinese
(September 27, 2011)

Panel Tosses Challenge to Law on Phony Military Medals
(September 27, 2011)

Panel Upholds Sentence Increase Based on Uncharged Murder
(September 26, 2011)

Silberman Consultants Draw Fines for Election Conspiracy
(September 26, 2011)

Judge Jacqueline Nguyen Nominated to Ninth Circuit
(September 23, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Blocks Gang Member’s Deportation, Citing Fear of Torture Over Tattoos
(September 23, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Appeals Judge Pamela Ann Rymer Dies at Age 70
(September 23, 2011)

Family Law Supervising Judge Steinberg to Retire
(September 23, 2011)

Court Rejects Bid to Disqualify Attorney From Class Action
(September 22, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Orders Redaction of Priest-Abuse Claims In Bankruptcy Discovery Documents
(September 22, 2011)

Venable Adds Handzlik to White Collar Practice in Los Angeles Office
(September 22, 2011)

‘Actual Notice’ Insufficient to Confer Personal Jurisdiction—C.A.
(September 21, 2011)

Court Upholds Arbitrator’s Ruling for Law Firm in Dispute With Talent Agency
(September 21, 2011)

Court Tosses Suit Over Injuries Said to Be Caused by Makeup Injection
(September 21, 2011)

Beverly Hills Bar Association Set to Install 80th President
(September 21, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Constitutionality of ‘Top Two’ Primary Amendment
(September 20, 2011)

Court Upholds Discharge of Lawyer’s Debt to Receiver
(September 20, 2011)

Services Tomorrow for Retired Commissioner Fried
(September 20, 2011)

Court of Appeal Says Lawyer’s Anti-Bias Suit May Be SLAPP
(September 19, 2011)

C.A. Rejects Challenge to Presumption of Paternity
(September 19, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Judicial Council Interpreter Licensing Requirement
(September 16, 2011)

Trutanich Campaign Treasurer Disputes Claim of Illegal Donation of Space
(September 16, 2011)

S.C. to Decide Whether GIS Database Exempt From Public Records Act
(September 16, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Says 365-Day Jail Term Makes Defendant a Felon
(September 15, 2011)

High Court Will Not Review Law Student’s Suspension
(September 15, 2011)

Bingham McCutchen Adds Partner to Structured Transactions Practice
(September 15, 2011)

Children’s Law Center to Honor Moreno at Event Tonight
(September 15, 2011)

Marcus, Trutanich to Be Honored With Arabian Awards
(September 15, 2011)

L.A. Superior Court to Host Panel Discussion on Process for Judicial Appointments
(September 15, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Conviction in ‘American Beauty’ Murder
(September 14, 2011)

CJP Admonishes Judge for Abuse of Contempt Power
(September 14, 2011)

Mike Feuer Files Paperwork to Run for Los Angeles City Attorney
(September 14, 2011)

State Bar Names Joan Dempsey Klein as Bernard Witkin Medal Recipient
(September 14, 2011)

Court Allows Suit Against DEA Agent Over Seizure From Travelers
(September 13, 2011)

C.A. Rejects Borrowers’ Challenge to Standing to Foreclose
(September 13, 2011)

State Bar Charges Northern California Lawyer With Stealing, Fraud
(September 13, 2011)

City Attorney Addressing Audit Complaints—Spokesperson
(September 13, 2011)

Governor Brown Names Two Lawyers to Environmental Posts
(September 13, 2011)

Judicial Council Seeks Executive Search Firm Proposals
(September 13, 2011)

Senate Passes Bill Making Big Changes to State Bar Governance
(September 12, 2011)

Judicial Council Resolves Impasse Over S.F. Emergency Funding
(September 12, 2011)

State Bar Board Names Angela Davis, Mark Robinson to Judicial Council
(September 12, 2011)

Judith Chirlin to Head Western Justice Center Foundation
(September 12, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Gang Members’ Conviction in Pasadena Shooting Deaths
(September 12, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Prison Sentence for Drunk Driver Who Killed Two
(September 9, 2011)

USC Law School Dean Named to New Five-Year Term
(September 9, 2011)

Lester Named Executive Director Of Coastal Commission
(September 9, 2011)

Brown Signs Bill Making Write-in Challenges to Judges Harder
(September 8, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Overturns Death Sentence, Says Prosecutors Knew Witness Was Lying
(September 8, 2011)

Trutanich Not Commenting on Election Charge—Spokesperson
(September 8, 2011)

DLA Piper Adds Partner to Labor and Employment Practice
(September 8, 2011)

Court Upholds Poizner’s Rejection of Insurance Company Sale
(September 7, 2011)

C.A. Overturns City’s Grant of Use Permit to Synagogue
(September 7, 2011)

USC Law Faculty Member Appointed Magistrate Judge
(September 7, 2011)

Manatt Phelps & Phillips Adds Partner to Los Angeles Office
(September 7, 2011)

Cruise Line Not to Blame for Swimming Mishap, Appeals Court Rules
(September 6, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Orange County Death Sentence
(September 6, 2011)

Trutanich Signs Come Down, Two Years After Election
(September 6, 2011)

C.A. Revives Antitrust Suit Over Movie Theater Bookings
(September 2, 2011)

State Senate Approves Judicial Data Collection Bill
(September 2, 2011)

Goodwin Liu Confirmed to California Supreme Court
(September 1, 2011)

State Bar Names Kim as Interim Chief Trial Counsel
(September 1, 2011)

Suspended Valley Attorney Convicted of Extortion, Obstructing Justice
(September 1, 2011)

C.A.: Employees of Constitutional Officers Subject to Furloughs
(August 31, 2011)

County Officials Blast Criminal Justice Realignment
(August 31, 2011)

A.G. Rejects Private Tour of Water Facility for City Officials
(August 30, 2011)

C.A. Says Retirement Plan Must Disclose Members’ Names
(August 30, 2011)

S.C. Upholds Death Sentence for Murder of Fresno Teenager
(August 30, 2011)

Court Revives Excessive Force Claim Against Sheriff’s Department
(August 29, 2011)

Council Rejects Proposal for Complex Litigation Fees
(August 29, 2011)

Governor Taps Bakersfield Lawyer as Inspector General for Prisons
(August 29, 2011)

CJA Gives Witkin Humanitarian Award to Ross Klein
(August 29, 2011)

Local Superior Court Leaders Say They Will Lay Off Over 1,000
(August 26, 2011)

S.C. to Consider Disclosure of State Bar Admission Records
(August 26, 2011)

High Court Upholds Death Sentence in Torrance Home Invasion
(August 26, 2011)

AOC Launches Redesigned Online Self-Help Center
(August 26, 2011)

Leftover Trutanich Signs Not Illegal Advertisements, Officials Say
(August 26, 2011)

Countrywide Not Liable for Depression in State Housing Prices
(August 25, 2011)

C.A. Rejects O.C. Lawyer’s Bid to Block Child Support Levy
(August 25, 2011)

Retired Fourth District Presiding Justice David G. Sills Dead at 73
(August 25, 2011)

S.C. Denies Review to Man Who Sued Employer of Wife’s Paramour Over Breakup of Marriage
(August 25, 2011)

Courthouse Projects Recognized for Design Excellence
(August 25, 2011)

AOC Responsible for Court’s Dire Financial Straits—Judge Feinstein
(August 24, 2011)

C.A. Says Law Firm’s Fee Arbitration Agreement Was Invalid
(August 24, 2011)

MALDEF to Grant Highest Honor to Antonia Hernández
(August 24, 2011)

Governor Taps Local Attorney as General Counsel for ALRB
(August 24, 2011)

Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Two Banning Killings
(August 23, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Revives Civil Rights Suit by Nevada Man Arrested for Scalping Tickets to State Fair
(August 23, 2011)

Attorney May Recover Fees for Representing Spouse in Rights Action
(August 22, 2011)

Court Tosses Suit Accusing Teacher of Violating First Amendment By Disparaging Religion
(August 22, 2011)

Governor Taps Two Attorneys for State Boards
(August 22, 2011)

High Court Limits Recovery of Medical Costs by Insured Plaintiffs
(August 19, 2011)

Los Angeles Prosecutors Vote to Form ‘Agency Shop’
(August 19, 2011)

C.A. Reinstates Bid to Certify Class in Suit Over Mouthwash Claims
(August 19, 2011)

Nathan Hochman Confirmed as Newest Member of Los Angeles City Ethics Commission
(August 19, 2011)

S.C. Declines to Hear Appeal of Phil Spector Murder Conviction
(August 18, 2011)

Court Rules Law Clerk Qualified as Exempt Employee
(August 18, 2011)

Judge Joan Comparet-Cassani Admonished for Abusing Authority
(August 17, 2011)

Covina Police Search of Teacher’s Home Violated Fourth Amendment—Ninth Circuit
(August 17, 2011)

Cooley Urges State Supreme Court Review of Proposition 69 Case
(August 17, 2011)

Judicial Council Says Meetings to Be More Accessible
(August 17, 2011)

C.A. Rejects Free-Speech Challenge to Sexual Predator Law
(August 16, 2011)

Memo Accusing College Professor Held Protected Speech
(August 16, 2011)

Chief Justice Set to Meet with Attorneys to Discuss Budget Crisis
(August 15, 2011)

State Bar Selects Karen Nobumoto to Receive Diversity Award
(August 15, 2011)

Sheppard Mullin Expands Global Reach With New Beijing Office
(August 15, 2011)

Services Set for Long-Time MALDEF Employee
(August 15, 2011)

Site Selection Approved for New Siskiyou Superior Courthouse
(August 15, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Ruling for Latham & Watkins in Discrimination Suit
(August 12, 2011)

National LGBT Bar Group Honors Two From Los Angeles
(August 12, 2011)

Governor Taps Attorney for Managed Health Care Board
(August 12, 2011)

Court Rules Partnerships Require a Minimum of Two People
(August 11, 2011)

Judges Champagne, Injejikian Set Sept. Retirements
(August 11, 2011)

Best Best & Krieger Adds Associate in Los Angeles
(August 11, 2011)

Governor Taps Sacramento Attorney for Parole Board
(August 11, 2011)

C.A. Tosses Verdict in Favor of Attorney in Discrimination Suit
(August 10, 2011)

No Right to Counsel in Guardianship Cases, Court Rules
(August 10, 2011)

Court Issues Dual Rulings on Suing Non-Residents for Online Acts
(August 9, 2011)

Most Donors to Lacey’s Campaign Not Lawyers, Reports Show
(August 9, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Injunction Barring Tobacco Sales on Tribal Land to Non-Indians
(August 9, 2011)

Perkins Coie Adds Litigation Partner From Latham & Watkins
(August 9, 2011)

Court Overturns Injunction Against Online Critic of Law Firm
(August 8, 2011)

Reports: Legal Community Does Not Back Trutanich
(August 8, 2011)

C.A. Reverses Enhancement for Riverside Woman’s Fraud Sentence
(August 8, 2011)

Court Tosses Order Confirming Attorney Fee Arbitration Award
(August 5, 2011)

Ipsen, Grace Report Low Contributions For D.A. Bids
(August 5, 2011)

Pierce O’Donnell Pleads Guilty to Making Illegal Campaign Contributions
(August 5, 2011)

Former TroyGould Litigation Attorney Returns to Firm
(August 5, 2011)

C.A. Rules Consumer Expectation Test Not Met in SUV Rollover
(August 4, 2011)

CJP Sets Oral Argument for Jurist Accused of Favoritism
(August 4, 2011)

Loeb & Loeb Promotes Seven Attorneys, Two in Los Angeles Office
(August 4, 2011)

Stanley Mosk Courthouse Cafeteria Opens Its Doors
(August 4, 2011)

Walnut, Justice Department Reach Settlement in RLUIPA Suit
(August 4, 2011)

Obama Nominates Vietnam-Born Lawyer to U.S. District Judgeship
(August 4, 2011)

C.A. Says Police Department Must Answer Grand Jury Subpoena
(August 3, 2011)

Trujillo Raises $250,000 for District Attorney Campaign
(August 3, 2011)

Superior Court Judge Harvey Silberman Found Not Guilty of Bribery Charge
(August 2, 2011)

Reports: Meyers, Jackson Raise Substantial Funds From Lawyers in District Attorney Bids
(August 2, 2011)

Partnership, Not Individuals, Liable to Dissociating Partner—C.A.
(August 1, 2011)

Court Upholds Firing of Police Officer in Solicitation Case
(August 1, 2011)

Court Says New Cafeteria Will Produce Needed Revenue
(August 1, 2011)

Retired Attorney Sheppard Dies at 76
(August 1, 2011)

Lawyers Duel Over Credibility as Silberman Case Goes to Jury
(July 29, 2011)

S.C. Upholds Death Sentence in Machine-Gun Killing
(July 29, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Officer’s Firing for Lying About Suicide Attempt
(July 28, 2011)

Hearing Set on Liu Nomination to California Supreme Court
(July 28, 2011)

Trutanich Still Looking at D.A. Run, Advisor Says
(July 28, 2011)

Governor Appoints Attorney to Welfare Agency Post
(July 28, 2011)

Brown Nominates Goodwin Liu to Supreme Court
(July 27, 2011)

Silberman Defense Rests After Tillmon Testifies
(July 27, 2011)

Trutanich Declines Comment on Reports He Will Not Run for D.A.
(July 27, 2011)

Newly Elected Court Commissioner Declines to Take Office
(July 27, 2011)

Judge Tillmon Moves to Quash Subpoena to Testify for Colleague
(July 26, 2011)

Ronald Overholt Named Interim Director of the Courts
(July 26, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Warrantless Search Based on Alert by ‘Reliable’ Dog
(July 26, 2011)

Aguirre Explains Decision to Quit State Bar Race
(July 26, 2011)

Jon Streeter Elected 87th President of State Bar
(July 25, 2011)

Judicial Council Allocates $350 Million in Funding Cuts
(July 25, 2011)

Association of Deputy District Attorneys Readies for ‘Agency Shop’ Vote
(July 25, 2011)

Foulup in Loo Race Was ‘My Mistake,’ Consultant Alexander Admits
(July 22, 2011)

Judges’ Groups Seek to Restore Trial Court Funding
(July 22, 2011)

Valencia Attorney Due in Court On Grand Theft Charges
(July 22, 2011)

Critics Say They Will File Recall Petitions Against Judge Feffer
(July 22, 2011)

Judge Approved Paying Opponent’s Filing Fee, Consultant Says
(July 21, 2011)

Obama Nominates Michael Fitzgerald for U.S. District Court
(July 21, 2011)

Support for Administrative Funding Cuts Growing Within CJA, Judges Say
(July 21, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Throws Out Conviction for Threatening Obama
(July 20, 2011)

Silberman Did Not Say He Would Pay Opponent to Quit Race, Former Commissioner Jones Testifies
(July 20, 2011)

Revocation of California Lawyer’s Federal Bar Membership Reversed
(July 20, 2011)

Arent Fox LLP Adds Partner In LosAngeles Office
(July 20, 2011)

AOC Review Panel Seeks Input Through Questionnaires
(July 20, 2011)

Supreme Court Upholds L.A. Grocery Worker Retention Ordinance
(July 19, 2011)

Jury Seated, Testimony Underway in Silberman Trial
(July 19, 2011)

Eleven San Francisco Hearing Officers, Commissioners Laid Off
(July 19, 2011)

Dykema Gossett Adds Lawyer to Los Angeles Office
(July 19, 2011)

Brown Appoints Director of Workers’ Compensation Division
(July 19, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Honors USC School of Law
(July 19, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Exclusion of Expert Testimony on False Confessions
(July 18, 2011)

CJA Says It Will Seek Jobs for Laid-Off Judicial Officers
(July 18, 2011)

C.A. Publishes Ruling on Anti-AIDS Regulations for Adult Film Industry
(July 18, 2011)

Entertainment Specialist Joins Southwestern Faculty
(July 18, 2011)

San Francisco Court to Lay Off 200, Including Commissioners
(July 15, 2011)

Supreme Court Upholds City’s Ban on Plastic Grocery Bags
(July 15, 2011)

S.C. to Decide Whether L.A. City Employees May Arbitrate Furloughs
(July 15, 2011)

Nathan Hochman Tapped for City Ethics Commission
(July 15, 2011)

CJP Admonishes O.C. Jurist for Stereotypically Racist Remarks
(July 14, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Law Allowing Political Party Committees To Use Sample Ballot Inserts for Fundraising
(July 14, 2011)

Panels Recommend Yearlong Implementation Delay for CCMS
(July 14, 2011)

Judges Skeptical of Suit Challenging Health Care Law
(July 14, 2011)

Insurer Held Not Required to Defend Man Who Attacked Friend
(July 14, 2011)

C.A. Revives Vote Fraud Charges Against Rod Wright
(July 13, 2011)

Court Reinstates Revocation of Local School’s Charter
(July 13, 2011)

Panel to Consider AOC’s Cost-Cutting Plan in Light of Budget Hit
(July 13, 2011)

Chief Justice Creates Court Facilities Working Group
(July 13, 2011)

Governor Brown Names Lawyer to Environmental Protection Agency
(July 13, 2011)

S.C. Upholds Death Sentence for White Supremacist Inmate
(July 12, 2011)

C.A. Revives Anti-SLAPP Bid Over Failed Property Sale
(July 12, 2011)

ADDA Head Clarifies Comparison of Prosecutors’ Salaries
(July 12, 2011)

Silberman Voir Dire Set to Begin Tomorrow
(July 12, 2011)

C.A. Says Some Employees May Have Been Furloughed Illegally
(July 11, 2011)

Craig Holden Elected to State Bar Board of Governors
(July 11, 2011)

State Board Approves Site Acquisition for Two Courthouses
(July 11, 2011)

State Bar Undergoes Shakeup as Top Trial Lawyers Are Fired
(July 8, 2011)

S.C. Upholds Death Sentence for ‘Cold Storage Killer’
(July 8, 2011)

Fox Rothschild Adds Alan Chen to Partnership
(July 8, 2011)

C.A. Revives Suit Claiming Man Drove Stepdaughter to Suicide
(July 7, 2011)

Council Set to Take Up Code Enforcement Proposal
(July 7, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Revives Sweeping Injunction Against ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
(July 7, 2011)

D.A.’s Office Says It Is Investigating Richardo A. Torres II
(July 7, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Ruling That Suit Against Doctor Was Harassment
(July 6, 2011)

C.A. Reverses Fee Award Where Part of Lawyer’s Work Unrelated to Anti-SLAPP Motion
(July 6, 2011)

Justices Miller, Hull Tapped to Head Judicial Council Committees
(July 6, 2011)

C.A. Rejects Bid to Count Online Signature on Initiative Petition
(July 5, 2011)

Bershon, Phillips Elected Superior Court Commissioners
(July 5, 2011)

‘Venue’ Clause Not Consent to Personal Jurisdiction—Court of Appeal
(July 5, 2011)

Visitors Get Rare Look at Expanse of County’s Law Library
(July 5, 2011)

Bankrupt Same-Sex Couple Seeks Immediate Review by Ninth Circuit
(July 5, 2011)

Judge Susan Lopez-Giss Named to Alliance Board
(July 5, 2011)

S.C. Applies State Overtime Law to Non-Residents Working Here
(July 1, 2011)

Look to History for Inspiration, New President Tells County Bar Members at Installation
(July 1, 2011)

S.C. Upholds Death Sentence in Murder at Gardena Doughnut Shop
(July 1, 2011)

L.A. Law Library Celebrates 120th Anniversary Today
(July 1, 2011)

S.C. Declines to Reconsider Disbarment of Arcadia Lawyer
(June 30, 2011)

Judge John Shook Slates Retirement Next Month
(June 30, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Delay in Trial of Defendant Quarantined With Virus
(June 30, 2011)

Court of Appeal Throws Out Default Judgment Against Sacramento Lawyer
(June 30, 2011)

C.A. Rules Attorney’s Spoken Communications Were Privileged
(June 29, 2011)

Court of Appeal Rejects Challenge to Arbitration Award
(June 29, 2011)

Former Federal Judge Who Left Girardi | Keese Joins Arent Fox
(June 29, 2011)

Brown Taps Two Attorneys for Re-Appointment to Parole Board
(June 29, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Arbitration Award Against Ex-Beverly Hills Attorney
(June 28, 2011)

Lawyers Who Represented Each Other Not Entitled to Fees
(June 28, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Holds Memorial For Judge Cynthia Holcomb Hall
(June 28, 2011)

Judicial Council Commends African-American Jurists
(June 28, 2011)

Governor Taps Los Angeles Attorney for Athletic Commission
(June 28, 2011)

Court Report Endorses Decentralization of Branch Governance
(June 27, 2011)

C.A. Declines to Disqualify Firm Over Fee Arrangement
(June 27, 2011)

Lawmakers Postpone Date for State of the Judiciary Address
(June 27, 2011)

Investigators’ Group Honors Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney
(June 27, 2011)

A.G. Seeks Input on Questions Regarding Judicial Benefits
(June 24, 2011)

S.C. Allows Disbarred Attorney’s Claim for Fees to Proceed
(June 24, 2011)

C.A. Rejects Bid for Attorney Fees Based on Different State’s Laws
(June 23, 2011)

Court Leaders Voice Objection to Proposed Budget Cuts
(June 23, 2011)

LAPD Inspector Nicole Bershon on Court Commissioner Ballot
(June 23, 2011)

ADDA Leaders Celebrate Affiliation, Prepare for Agency Shop
(June 23, 2011)

Attorney Resigns From Harbor Commission
(June 23, 2011)

ADDA Members Vote for Affiliation With National Labor Union
(June 22, 2011)

Restitution Order Not Offset by Security Fund Payment
(June 22, 2011)

Court of Appeal Announces New Approach to Probation Orders
(June 22, 2011)

Governor Brown Promotes Parole Official to New Post
(June 22, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Suit’s Dismissal Based on Attorney-Client Privilege
(June 21, 2011)

S.C. Upholds Traffic Stop Based on Possible Fishing Violation
(June 21, 2011)

Former McGuire Woods Partner Sentenced on Tax Charge
(June 21, 2011)

Officer’s Mistake of Law Made Traffic Stop Unreasonable—C.A.
(June 20, 2011)

Lawyer Had No Duty to Explain Arbitration Clause to Sophisticated Clients, Court of Appeal Says
(June 20, 2011)

Alston & Bird Receives ACLU Foundation’s Religious Freedom Award
(June 20, 2011)

Los Angeles Superior Court to Elect Two Commissioners
(June 20, 2011)

S.C. Allows Suit Over Claim Debt Collector Disclosed Medical Data
(June 17, 2011)

County Cannot Be Forced to Adopt AIDS Prevention Rules For Pornographic Film Workers—Court of Appeal
(June 17, 2011)

Lawmakers Pass Budget, Cut Another $150 Million From Courts
(June 16, 2011)

State Bar Chief Trial Counsel Towery Resigns
(June 16, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Law School Suspension for Plagiarism, Academic Dishonesty
(June 16, 2011)

Central District Bankruptcy Judges Hold DOMA Unconstitutional
(June 15, 2011)

Judge Michael Latin Sets September Retirement Date
(June 15, 2011)

Two Lawyers Join Local Office of Venable LLP
(June 15, 2011)

Schnider Joins Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center Board
(June 15, 2011)

UC Irvine Law School Earns Provisional ABA Accreditation
(June 15, 2011)

Court of Appeal Upholds Nonsuit in Action Over LAPD SWAT Raid
(June 14, 2011)

Equally Divided High Court Rejects Citizenship Law Challenge
(June 14, 2011)

Southwestern Law School Selects Four for Professorships
(June 14, 2011)

Candidates Respond to: ‘What Makes You the Best Suited, Among the Present Candidates, to Be DA?’
(June 14, 2011)

C.A.: State Bar Admission Records Potentially Subject to Disclosure
(June 13, 2011)

Rival Factions of ADDA Battle Over Affiliation, Agency
(June 13, 2011)

Sheriff Baca Endorses Movement to ‘Draft’ Trutanich for D.A.
(June 13, 2011)

Deputy D.A. Banished From Public Integrity Division
(June 13, 2011)

ABA to Honor LAFLA General Counsel Toby Rothschild
(June 13, 2011)

Suspended Los Angeles Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Tax Fraud
(June 13, 2011)

Six Candidates for Post of Los Angeles County District Attorney Discuss Limiting Terms, Death Penalty, Role Models
(June 13, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Revives Claims by Publishers Jailed Over Story
(June 10, 2011)

Court of Appeal Rules Juvenile’s Life Sentence Unconstitutional
(June 9, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Chides Judge Real for Lack of Decorum
(June 9, 2011)

Dykema Adds Transactional Attorney to Los Angeles Office
(June 9, 2011)

O’Melveny & Myers Names Scholarship Recipients
(June 9, 2011)

Five Candidates Seeking District Attorney Post in First Open Contest in 48 Years Set Forth Views
(June 9, 2011)

Court Blocks State From Selling Orange County Fairgrounds
(June 8, 2011)

ALJ’S Personal Problems Held No Excuse for Decision Delay
(June 8, 2011)

San Diego Superior Court Judge David Rubin Elected CJA President
(June 8, 2011)

ADDA Says It Will Push for ‘Agency Shop’ Election
(June 8, 2011)

U.S. High Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Alien Tuition Law
(June 7, 2011)

Ricardo Torres II Agrees to Disbarment for Stealing
(June 7, 2011)

Sheppard Mullin Adds Art Law Attorney to Century City Office
(June 7, 2011)

Rylaarsdam Named Acting Presiding Justice
(June 7, 2011)

Services Saturday for Glendale Attorney Don Lemmer
(June 7, 2011)

Services Set for Former State Treasurer Fong
(June 7, 2011)

Income Tax Refund Suit Not Triable by Jury—Supreme Court
(June 7, 2011)

Two From Los Angeles Among Four Seeking State Bar Presidency
(June 6, 2011)

Consultant Enters Plea, Agrees to Testify Against Judge
(June 6, 2011)

Jury Awards Plant Manager $5.4 Million for Retaliation
(June 6, 2011)

Sixteen Los Angeles Judges Resign From California Judges Association
(June 3, 2011)

State Supreme Court Revives Conviction of Man Who Stole Victim’s Car, Then Ran Her Over
(June 3, 2011)

S.C. Upholds Death Sentence for Woman Convicted of Killing Infant
(June 3, 2011)

Firm Adds Corporate Partner, Former Indiana A.G
(June 3, 2011)

Homeowner May Be Liable for Shooting of Neighbor’s Cat—C.A.
(June 2, 2011)

Attorney, Former State Treasurer Matt Fong Dies at 57
(June 2, 2011)

Chief Justice Names Ashmann-Gerst, Two Others to Judicial Council
(June 2, 2011)

Criminal Justice Center Transitions to State Management
(June 2, 2011)

C.A. Throws Out Indictment, Says Grand Jury Was Compromised
(June 1, 2011)

GIS Database Exempt From Public Records Act—C.A.
(June 1, 2011)

Lawyer, Client Charged in Newport Beach Home Break-in
(June 1, 2011)

C.A. Rejects CHP Officer’s Anti-SLAPP Motion
(June 1, 2011)

Brown Taps Attorney for Commission on Credentialing
(June 1, 2011)

Court of Appeal Throws Out Drug Evidence From Traffic Stop
(May 31, 2011)

Court Upholds Sanctions for Conduct at Deposition
(May 31, 2011)

Southwestern Law School Honors Three for ‘Excellence in Teaching’
(May 31, 2011)

Judge Martha Bellinger to Retire at End of July
(May 31, 2011)

C.A. Rejects Consumer Suit Over Fiji Water Bottle
(May 27, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Fee Award in Legal Malpractice Case
(May 27, 2011)

D.A.’s Office Awards Scholarships to High School Students
(May 27, 2011)

C.A. Affirms Potential Life Sentence for Dissuading Witness
(May 26, 2011)

Ten Added to Local Criminal Justice Wall of Fame
(May 26, 2011)

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Gains Media Attorney
(May 26, 2011)

National LGBT Bar Association Recognizes Burbank Attorney
(May 26, 2011)

Attorney and Judicial Appointments Advisor John Davies Dies at 76
(May 26, 2011)

No Quantum Meruit Where Fiduciary Duty Breached—C.A.
(May 25, 2011)

Court Clarifies Rule on Service of Administrative Record
(May 25, 2011)

No Attorney Fees in Suit Over Dog Barred From MTA Bus—C.A.
(May 24, 2011)

Panel Upholds Sanctions for Asking Prohibited Question
(May 24, 2011)

Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Torres to Retire
(May 24, 2011)

Brown Appoints Deputy A.G. to Marin Supervisor Vacancy
(May 24, 2011)

Executive’s Suit Against Union Over Leafletting No SLAPP—C.A.
(May 23, 2011)

(May 23, 2011)

Calderon Draws Fire From State Bar President Over Comments
(May 20, 2011)

GOP Filibuster Derails Goodwin Liu Nomination to Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
(May 20, 2011)

High Court Upholds Death Sentence in Sacramento McDonald’s Murder
(May 20, 2011)

Judges Elect Emma Castro as Superior Court Commissioner
(May 20, 2011)

Court Revives Suit Over Alleged Involvement in ‘Dirty War’
(May 19, 2011)

S.C. Depublishes Ruling on Search of Car’s Data Recorder
(May 19, 2011)

CJP Slates Hearing for Orange County Judge Accused of Favoritism
(May 19, 2011)

Alaska Supreme Court Justice Nominated to Ninth U.S. Circuit
(May 19, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Schwarzenegger Three-Day Furlough Program
(May 18, 2011)

Senators Back Legislation to Create More U.S. Judgeships
(May 18, 2011)

CJA President, Judge Herman Say Differences Have Been Resolved
(May 18, 2011)

Dykema Adds Attorney to Los Angeles Office
(May 18, 2011)

Central District Extends Civil Consent Pilot Project
(May 18, 2011)

LACBA Removes Link From Its Website to Campaign Page
(May 18, 2011)

Cooley Will Not Run, Endorses Jacquelyn Lacey as Successor
(May 17, 2011)

S.C. Revives Suit Against Attorney Over Petition Activity
(May 17, 2011)

Court of Appeal Upholds Conviction for Hacking School Computers
(May 17, 2011)

Newsom Appoints Ex-Genentech Counsel To Governing Board of Stem Cell Institute
(May 17, 2011)

Suspended Attorney Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison
(May 17, 2011)

CJA Board Member Draws Fire Over Letter to Chief Justice
(May 16, 2011)

State Bar Reports Higher Pass Rate for February Bar Exam
(May 16, 2011)

Governor Proposes Eliminating Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board
(May 16, 2011)

Superior Court Commissioner Burt Barnett to Retire
(May 16, 2011)

Public Works Board Approves Location for Santa Clara Courthouse
(May 16, 2011)

Judges in Smaller Counties Support AOC, CJA Board Member Says
(May 13, 2011)

Corona Courthouse Is Open to the Public, Executive Assures
(May 13, 2011)

State Bar Initiates Disciplinary Proceedings Against ‘ Tax Lady’
(May 13, 2011)

Governor Appoints Two to Commission on Judicial Performance
(May 13, 2011)

Pension Data Held Not Exempt From Disclosure Requirements
(May 12, 2011)

Insurer Need Not Pay Lawyers for Representing Selves—C.A.
(May 12, 2011)

Obama Nominates Magistrate to District Judgeship
(May 12, 2011)

Candidate for Superior Court Commissioner Position Bows Out
(May 11, 2011)

CJA Provides Member Survey Comments to Chief Justice
(May 11, 2011)

Senate Votes to Confirm Edward Chen as Judge for Northern District
(May 11, 2011)

Bankruptcy Attorney Joins Venable LLP as Partner
(May 11, 2011)

Court: Firm Not Disqualified by Receipt of ‘Privileged’ Email
(May 10, 2011)

C.A. Declines to Revive Suit Over Cleanup of Carson Landfill
(May 10, 2011)

Criminal Courthouse Building Slated to Reopen Today
(May 10, 2011)

C.A. Sends ‘Three-Parent’ Dependency Case Back to Superior Court
(May 9, 2011)

Ex-MLB All-Star Dykstra Indicted for Bankruptcy Fraud
(May 9, 2011)

C.A. Declines to Revive Glendale Attorney’s Suit Against Client
(May 6, 2011)

LACBA Selects Ordin to Receive Shattuck-Price Award
(May 6, 2011)

C.A. Rules Governor Cannot Order Furlough of Insurance Fund Workers
(May 6, 2011)

Services Set for Former LACBA President Roy H. Aaron
(May 6, 2011)

Officers Immune From Liability For Arrest of Merced Attorney, Ninth Circuit Panel Says
(May 6, 2011)

State Bar: Santa Barbara Attorney Will Be Placed on Inactive Status
(May 6, 2011)

DLA Piper Team Helps Guyana Modernize Its Courts
(May 6, 2011)

Court Revives Suit Over ‘Ghost Hunters’ Television Show
(May 5, 2011)

Superior Court Judge Horan Set to Retire Tomorrow
(May 5, 2011)

Gambler’s Use of Phony Name Was Probable Cause for Arrest—Court
(May 5, 2011)

Court of Appeal Upholds Teacher Firing Over Sex Ad on Craigslist
(May 4, 2011)

Malicious Prosecution Lawsuit Against Attorney Held SLAPP by Third District Court of Appeal
(May 4, 2011)

Assembly Judiciary Committee’s Vote Advances AB 1208
(May 4, 2011)

Lawyers Philharmonic Lights Up Law Library
(May 4, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Judges Question Standing in Latest ‘Birther’ Appeal
(May 3, 2011)

Judge Can’t Give City Break on Legal Fees, C.A. Rules
(May 3, 2011)

Governor Selects Suzanne Murphy as General Counsel for PERB
(May 3, 2011)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi Adds Seven Attorneys
(May 3, 2011)

Presiding Justice David G. Sills to Retire Next Month
(May 2, 2011)

C.A.: No Constitutional Right to Keep Pets Unaltered
(May 2, 2011)

Court of Appeal Rejects ‘Rescuer’ Suit Over Off-Road Vehicle Event
(May 2, 2011)

Public Meeting Thursday on New Courthouse in South Gate
(May 2, 2011)

nsurer Need Not Pay Lawyers for Representing Selves—C.A.
(May 12, 2011)

Obama Nominates Magistrate to District Judgeship
(May 12, 2011)

Candidate for Superior Court Commissioner Position Bows Out
(May 11, 2011)

CJA Provides Member Survey Comments to Chief Justice
(May 11, 2011)

Senate Votes to Confirm Edward Chen as Judge for Northern District
(May 11, 2011)

Bankruptcy Attorney Joins Venable LLP as Partner
(May 11, 2011)

Court: Firm Not Disqualified by Receipt of ‘Privileged’ Email
(May 10, 2011)

C.A. Declines to Revive Suit Over Cleanup of Carson Landfill
(May 10, 2011)

Criminal Courthouse Building Slated to Reopen Today
(May 10, 2011)

C.A. Sends ‘Three-Parent’ Dependency Case Back to Superior Court
(May 9, 2011)

Ex-MLB All-Star Dykstra Indicted for Bankruptcy Fraud
(May 9, 2011)

C.A. Declines to Revive Glendale Attorney’s Suit Against Client
(May 6, 2011)

LACBA Selects Ordin to Receive Shattuck-Price Award
(May 6, 2011)

C.A. Rules Governor Cannot Order Furlough of Insurance Fund Workers
(May 6, 2011)

Services Set for Former LACBA President Roy H. Aaron
(May 6, 2011)

Officers Immune From Liability For Arrest of Merced Attorney, Ninth Circuit Panel Says
(May 6, 2011)

State Bar: Santa Barbara Attorney Will Be Placed on Inactive Status
(May 6, 2011)

DLA Piper Team Helps Guyana Modernize Its Courts
(May 6, 2011)

Court Revives Suit Over ‘Ghost Hunters’ Television Show
(May 5, 2011)

Superior Court Judge Horan Set to Retire Tomorrow
(May 5, 2011)

Gambler’s Use of Phony Name Was Probable Cause for Arrest—Court
(May 5, 2011)

Court of Appeal Upholds Teacher Firing Over Sex Ad on Craigslist
(May 4, 2011)

Malicious Prosecution Lawsuit Against Attorney Held SLAPP by Third District Court of Appeal
(May 4, 2011)

Assembly Judiciary Committee’s Vote Advances AB 1208
(May 4, 2011)

Lawyers Philharmonic Lights Up Law Library
(May 4, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Judges Question Standing in Latest ‘Birther’ Appeal
(May 3, 2011)

Judge Can’t Give City Break on Legal Fees, C.A. Rules
(May 3, 2011)

Governor Selects Suzanne Murphy as General Counsel for PERB
(May 3, 2011)

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi Adds Seven Attorneys
(May 3, 2011)

Presiding Justice David G. Sills to Retire Next Month
(May 2, 2011)

C.A.: No Constitutional Right to Keep Pets Unaltered
(May 2, 2011)

Court of Appeal Rejects ‘Rescuer’ Suit Over Off-Road Vehicle Event
(May 2, 2011)

Public Meeting Thursday on New Courthouse in South Gate
(May 2, 2011)

Attorney With ‘Fool for Client’ Sanctioned for Frivolous Appeal
(April 29, 2011)

Bar Court Lifts License of Break-in Lawyer Michael Pines
(April 29, 2011)

Court Revives Malpractice Action Against Girardi | Keese
(April 28, 2011)

S.C. Turns Down Case on Retroactive Pension Benefits
(April 28, 2011)

Delay in Seeking Lawyer’s Disqualification Held Unreasonable
(April 27, 2011)

C.A.: Suit Over Contract to Film Rapper’s Story Not SLAPP
(April 27, 2011)

C.A. Throws Out Discovery Order in Starbucks Class Action
(April 26, 2011)

Kronstadt Sworn in as U.S. District Court Judge
(April 26, 2011)

Privilege Did Not Override Director’s Inspection Rights—C.A.
(April 26, 2011)

Arent Fox Adds Employment Attorney to Local Office
(April 26, 2011)

LACBA Selects McCoy as Outstanding Jurist of 2011
(April 26, 2011)

Court of Appeal Upholds Disability Bias Verdict for LAPD Officer
(April 25, 2011)

Panel Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Sex Predator Law
(April 25, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Seeks Applications For Bankruptcy Judgeship
(April 25, 2011)

AOC’s CCPOR Computer Program Honored
(April 25, 2011)

Valley Community Legal Foundation to Honor Arabian, Nash
(April 25, 2011)

C.A. Overturns Sanctions Against Widow Abandoned by Lawyer
(April 22, 2011)

Justices Affirm Convictions in East L.A. Gang Murders
(April 22, 2011)

Attorney Brad Hertz Joins S.F.-Based Sutton Law Firm
(April 22, 2011)

Superior Court Executive Committee Votes to Back AB 1208
(April 21, 2011)

Rape Victim May Verify Papers Under Fictitious Name
(April 21, 2011)

A.G. Harris Asks Court to Jail ‘Tax Lady’ for Contempt of Court
(April 21, 2011)

Court Revives Malpractice Action Against Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
(April 20, 2011)

Appellate Court Adopts Subjective Putative Spouse Test
(April 20, 2011)

Superior Court Commissioner Martin Green Slates June Retirement
(April 20, 2011)

Chief Justice Appoints New CCMS Oversight Committee
(April 20, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Arbitrator’s Order to Retract Libelous Statements
(April 19, 2011)

Superior Court Judge William Birney to Retire in July
(April 19, 2011)

Trutanich Forms Committe to Explore D.A. Campaign
(April 18, 2011)

Judge Kauffman to Retire, Join Private Judging Firm
(April 18, 2011)

Dykema Adds Commercial Litigator to Los Angeles Office
(April 18, 2011)

Sheri Pym Named Magistrate Judge for Central District of California
(April 18, 2011)

Chief Justice Appoints Two Judges to New Terms on Judicial Council
(April 18, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Termination of Bipolar Court Clerk Over Threats
(April 15, 2011)

Court Revives Claim Auditor Abetted Broadcom Fraud
(April 15, 2011)

City Attorney Files Suit Over 'Supergraphic' Advertisements
(April 15, 2011)

S.C. Denies Review of Ruling on Orange County Pensions
(April 14, 2011)

C.A. Rejects Disclosure Order in Suit Over Syphillis Treatment
(April 14, 2011)

Governor Names Two Lawyers to Compensation Commission
(April 14, 2011)

Intellectual Property Attorney Joins Davis Wright Tremaine
(April 14, 2011)

Armenian Bar Association Honors Sherman Oaks Attorney
(April 14, 2011)

Veteran Jurist Charged by CJP With Mishandling Traffic Tickets
(April 13, 2011)

Senate Confirms Kronstadt to Fill District Court Vacancy
(April 13, 2011)

C.A. Overturns Suppression Ruling, Revives Drug Charge
(April 13, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Says Facebook Settlement With Twins Enforceable
(April 12, 2011)

Judge House to Face S.D. Jurist for CJA Presidency
(April 12, 2011)

Appeals Court Upholds Injunction Against Arizona Law on Immigrants
(April 12, 2011)

C.A. Reverses Trial Court, Says Insured Must Reimburse Insurer Who Settled Non-Covered Claim
(April 12, 2011)

C.A. Clarifies Time Limit for Suit to Enforce Decedent's Promise
(April 11, 2011)

Court Upholds Tenth Parole Denial Arising From 1978 Shooting
(April 11, 2011)

Panel Declines to Revive Suit Over Queen Mary Improvement Project
(April 11, 2011)

Judges Association Survey Results Show Restlessness With AOC
(April 8, 2011)

New Courthouse Will Be Tribute to Branch Leadership, Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye Says
(April 8, 2011)

Teacher Could Not Stop Termination by Avoiding Service, C.A. Rules
(April 8, 2011)

C.A. Justice Richard Huffman to Resign From Judicial Council
(April 7, 2011)

Shutdown Would Not Close U.S. Courts, Officials Say
(April 7, 2011)

CHP Officer Held Not Liable for Fatal Shooting at End of Car Chase
(April 7, 2011)

Contractor Held Liable for Calabasas Home Fire Caused by Workers
(April 6, 2011)

Superior Court Judge Marlene Kristovich Retires
(April 6, 2011)

Studio City Talent Manager Faces Criminal Charges
(April 6, 2011)

Governor Taps Attorney for Tahoe Planning Agency
(April 6, 2011)

C.A. Revives Bid to Force State To Write Drinking Water Plan
(April 6, 2011)

Four Seek District Seven Seat on State Bar Board of Governors
(April 5, 2011)

U.S. Justices Revive Death Sentence in Tarzana Murders
(April 5, 2011)

Local Attorney Named to Contractors License Board
(April 5, 2011)

Pepperdine Professor Joins LACBA Board of Trustees
(April 5, 2011)

Court Blocks Deportation of Man Claiming Fear of Leftists
(April 4, 2011)

Glendale Attorney Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud Charges
(April 4, 2011)

Federal Prosecutor Michael R. Wilner Named Magistrate Judge
(April 4, 2011)

Howard Miller to Receive Learned Hand Award
(April 4, 2011)

Calderon Refutes Reports of Willingness to 'Shelve' AB 1208
(April 1, 2011)

State Held Not Liable for Blundered Release of Prisoner
(April 1, 2011)

Venable LLP Adds GOP Operative to Legislative Affairs Practice
(April 1, 2011)

Wesley Hsu, New President of the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association
(Personality Profile, April 1, 2011)

S.C. Declines Torres' Resignation From State Bar
(March 31, 2011)

Retired Superior Court Judge Howard Thelin Dead at 90
(March 31, 2011)

Sandra Klein Appointed to Bankruptcy Court for Central District
(March 31, 2011)

Allen Matkins Elects New Partner at Los Angeles Office
(March 31, 2011)

Superior Court Commissioners DeVoe, Goestsch to Retire
(March 31, 2011)

MacLaughlin, Chirlin to Serve on Committee Reviewing AOC
(March 30, 2011)

Alhambra Suit Against Ex-Firefighter Held Not SLAPP
(March 30, 2011)

LACBA Committee Nominates Richard Burdge as President-Elect
(March 30, 2011)

Southwestern Salutes Two Attorneys as Alumni of the Year
(March 30, 2011)

AOC Regional Director Sheila Calabro Announces Retirement
(March 30, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Upholds State's Rules on Pollution From Vessels
(March 29, 2011)

Current and Former Judges Urge Defeat of AB 1208
(March 29, 2011)

Ex-Judge, Former Mayor Dorn Accepts Public Reproval From S.C.
(March 29, 2011)

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips Adds Insurance Partner
(March 29, 2011)

L.A. City Employees Cannot Arbitrate Furloughs—Court of Appeal
(March 28, 2011)

Three More Former Presiding Judges Endorse AB 1208
(March 28, 2011)

Man Who Impregnated Girl, 12, Caused 'Great Bodily Injury'—C.A.
(March 28, 2011)

Four Ex-Presiding Judges Endorse Bill Limiting AOC Authority
(March 25, 2011)

C.A. Overturns Order for Separate Penalty Trial in Shooting
(March 25, 2011)

C.A. Rejects Conflict-of-Interest Claim in Environmental Case
(March 24, 2011)

S.C. to Decide Whether Party Host Responsible for Drunk Driving by Guest
(March 24, 2011)

Governor Taps Caballero for Consumer Services Agency
(March 24, 2011)

AOC Administrative Director Vickrey to Retire
(March 23, 2011)

Attorney Pleads Guilty to Making Illegal Bank Deposits
(March 23, 2011)

U.S. Supreme Court Revives Conviction of Sacramento Rapist
(March 22, 2011)

Judge Hatter Sentences Former ICE Lawyer to Nearly 18 Years in Prison
(March 22, 2011)

Ninth U.S. Circuit Denies En Banc Rehearing in 'Stolen Valor' Case
(March 22, 2011)

UC Berkeley Law School Honors Arent Fox Partner
(March 22, 2011)

C.A.: Insurer Had No Duty to Defend Sexual Battery Action
(March 21, 2011)

Court Throws Out Representation Suit Against Union
(March 21, 2011)

Sidley Partner Richard Grad Named to MOCA Board
(March 21, 2011)

DOJ Says Lengthy Term Expected For Government Lawyer
(March 21, 2011)

ADDA Hit With $100,000 Fee Award in Suit by Dissident Member
(March 18, 2011)

Court Places Burden on Employers in Family Leave Cases
(March 18, 2011)

Order Granting Retrial to Gay Ex-LAPD Officer Stands
(March 18, 2011)

Superior Court Judge Harvey Giss Rebuked Over KKK 'Joke'
(March 17, 2011)

S.C. Won't Hear Challenge to Ruling on Judicial Benefits
(March 17, 2011)

Services Today for Retired Magistrate John Kronenberg
(March 17, 2011)

Breakfast Club Endorses Craig E. Holden For State Bar Board of Governors
(March 16, 2011)

Retired Magistrate Judge John Kronenberg Dies at 87
(March 16, 2011)

McKenna Long & Aldridge Adds Two Corporate Partners
(March 16, 2011)

Court Declines to Revive Suit Over Military Helicopter Crash
(March 15, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Multimillion Dollar Herpes Award
(March 15, 2011)

Former Honda General Counsel Joins Hogan Lovells in Los Angeles
(March 15, 2011)

Court Revives Suit Over Profits From Ving Rhames Movie
(March 14, 2011)

State Bar Charges Carlsbad Lawyer Who Urged Clients To Break Into Their Foreclosed Homes
(March 14, 2011)

Court of Appeal for This District Tosses Postjudgment Attorney Fee Award
(March 14, 2011)

C.A. Rejects Claim Lawyer, Doctor Conspired Against Patient
(March 11, 2011)

Kronstadt Nomination Clears Judiciary Committee
(March 11, 2011)

Howrey LLP Winding Down After Partners Vote to Dissolve
(March 11, 2011)

Disbarred Lawyer From Beverly Hills Indicted in Investment Scheme
(March 11, 2011)

Justice Huffman, in Newspaper Piece, Blasts Decentralization Bill
(March 10, 2011)

C.A. Allows Suit Over Pellicano Wiretapping to Proceed
(March 10, 2011)

Bruiniers Defends Cost-Benefit Analysis Against Auditor's Criticism
(March 9, 2011)

Court Rejects Defendant's Claim Based on Alleged Conflict
(March 9, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Upholds Cost Award for Document Translation Services
(March 9, 2011)

Attorney General Harris Backs Health Care Reform
(March 9, 2011)

Former McGuire Woods Partner Pleads Guilty to Tax Charge
(March 9, 2011)

LACBA Corporate Law Section Honors Rebecca Prentice
(March 9, 2011)

C.A. Says Alameda Court Illegally Refused to Bargain Over Layoffs
(March 8, 2011)

Court Rejects Claim That Lawyer's Purchase of Debt Was in Anticipation of Lawsuit
(March 8, 2011)

C.A. Rules That Sprint's Early Termination Fees Were Illegal
(March 7, 2011)

Court Tosses $200,000 Sanctions Order in Divorce Case
(March 7, 2011)

Funeral Services Friday for Judge Robert Mackey
(March 7, 2011)

Court of Appeal Rules for Incumbents in GOP Leadership Battle
(March 4, 2011)

Auditor: CCMS Cost-Benefit Analysis 'Unrealistic'
(March 4, 2011)

Los Angeles Center for Law And Justice Receives Grant
(March 4, 2011)

Divergent Proposals Mark Bar Governance Task Force Meeting
(March 3, 2011)

Jacquelyn Lacey Named Chief Deputy District Attorney
(March 3, 2011)

Court of Appeal Says Pet Store Protesters Were Discriminated Against
(March 3, 2011)

Court of Appeal Rejects Defamation Action Over 'CSI' Script
(March 2, 2011)

Sixth District Upholds Parole Release For 1984 Murder
(March 2, 2011)

Ninth U.S. Circuit Senior Judge Cynthia Holcomb Hall Dies at 82
(March 2, 2011)

Retired Superior Court Judge Robert D. Mackey Dies at 74
(March 2, 2011)

S.C. Revives Lawsuit Against Ralphs by Widow of Negligent Driver
(March 1, 2011)

Services Thursday for Retired Judge Bernard Kemper
(March 1, 2011)

Pierce O'Donnell Suspended Over Illegal Campaign Contributions
(March 1, 2011)

California Courts Launch Redesigned Website
(March 1, 2011)

Bench Diversity Continues to Rise, AOC Reports
(March 1, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Schwarzenegger Veto of Mental Health Funding
(February 28, 2011)

Court Upholds Ban on Misdemeanants Possessing Arms
(February 28, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Grants Reprieve to Genetically Engineered Beet Seedlings
(February 28, 2011)

MALDEF Head Tapped for Federal Education Commission
(February 28, 2011)

Lawmakers Call For Vickrey's Removal Over 'Mismanagement'
(February 25, 2011)

S.C. Upholds Death Sentence for Moreno Valley Man
(February 25, 2011)

Services Set for Retired Los Angeles Attorney Howard Swainston
(February 25, 2011)

Sheppard Mullin Partner Named to Export Post
(February 25, 2011)

S.C. to Consider Liability for Molestation by Guidance Counselor
(February 24, 2011)

Court: Family of Betty Boop Creator Does Not Own Rights
(February 24, 2011)

S.C. Again Upholds Sentence in Killing of Desert Filmmakers
(February 23, 2011)

Services Set for Senior Ninth Circuit Judge Thompson
(February 23, 2011)

Former State Bar Board Member Ann Ravel Named FPPC Chair
(February 23, 2011)

Arent Fox Names Bowers Head of White Collar Practice
(February 23, 2011)

C.A. Rejects Challenge to Nonjudicial Foreclosure Proceeding
(February 22, 2011)

Judge Orders Sheppard Mullin to Produce Retainer Agreement in Cudahy Suit
(February 22, 2011)

S.C.: Insureds Whose Son Started Fire Entitled to Coverage
(February 18, 2011)

Court Revives Suit Against Motocross Track Operator
(February 18, 2011)

Dykema's Los Angeles Office Gains New Associate
(February 18, 2011)

Court Upholds Order Ousting Hamas Sympathizer From U.S.
(February 17, 2011)

CCMS Oversight Chair Responds to Czuleger Criticisms
(February 17, 2011)

S.C. to Decide Whether Proposition 8 Sponsors May Intervene in Suit
(February 17, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Revives Church's Challenge to Rezoning Denial
(February 16, 2011)

C.A. Allows Band's Lawsuit Over Videogame to Proceed
(February 16, 2011)

Suit Against Game Maker Threatens First Amendment, Lawyer Tells Court
(February 16, 2011)

S.C. Rejects Sentence Challenge Based on Comment to Bartender
(February 15, 2011)

Court of Appeal Awards Attorney Fees to Party Committee
(February 15, 2011)

AOC Agrees to Fully Implement Auditor's Recommendations on CCMS
(February 15, 2011)

Retired Municipal Court Judge Juaneita Veron Dies at 85
(February 15, 2011)

State Bar President's Governance Reform Proposal Draws Fire
(February 14, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Revives Suit Against Baca Over Jail Beating
(February 14, 2011)

Court Declines to Revive Gun Shop Owners' Suit Against LAPD
(February 14, 2011)

Supreme Court: Retailers Cannot Ask for Customer ZIP Codes
(February 11, 2011)

Federal Jurist Selected as Pepperdine Law School Dean
(February 11, 2011)

Court of Appeal Upholds Injunction Against Dispensaries in County Areas
(February 11, 2011)

Ventura Lawmaker Introduces Bill on Court Construction
(February 11, 2011)

Blank & Rome Partner Moves to Michelman & Robinson
(February 11, 2011)

Moreno Successor Might Not Be a Judge—Chief Justice
(February 11, 2011)

Judge Dukes Rebukes Chair of CCMS Oversight Committee
(February 10, 2011)

C.A. Overturns Attorney Fee Award Against DFEH
(February 10, 2011)

C.A. Takes Strict View of Time Limit to Sue for Sexual Molestation
(February 10, 2011)

Consultant Pleads No Contest in Judicial Candidate Bribery Case
(February 9, 2011)

State Auditor Criticizes AOC's Handling of CCMS
(February 9, 2011)

Court of Appeal Throws Out Warrantless Search of Car's Data Recorder
(February 9, 2011)

Sheppard Mullin Elevates Two to Partner in Los Angeles
(February 9, 2011)

C.A. Clarifies ADR Legislation on Home Construction Defects
(February 8, 2011)

Court: Apartment Owners Not Liable For Tenant's Fall
(February 8, 2011)

Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Allow Defense to Appeal Class Action Rulings
(February 8, 2011)

Cooley Blasts Governor's Budget Plan, Baca More Receptive
(February 7, 2011)

Increased Sentence After Retrial Not Double Jeopardy, Court of Appeal Rules
(February 7, 2011)

Chief Justice, Edmon Pay Tribute to Minority and Women 'Trailblazers'
(February 7, 2011)

S.C. Upholds Death Sentence in Killing of High School Student
(February 4, 2011)

Flight From Officer Held Cause to Stop and Search
(February 4, 2011)

EEOC Says It Has Settled Harassment Case With Bus Company
(February 4, 2011)

MALDEF Appoints Nina Perales Director of Litigation
(February 4, 2011)

Deputy D.A. Trujillo to Run for District Attorney
(February 3, 2011)

Appeals Panel Broadens Rule on Attorney Disqualification
(February 3, 2011)

Supreme Court Rejects 'Birther' Challenge to Obama's Election
(February 3, 2011)

Parents Held Not Liable for Murders by Autistic Son
(February 3, 2011)

Court of Appeal Upholds $2.5 Million Verdict in Retaliation Case
(February 2, 2011)

Court Rejects Alien's Persecution Claim Based on Father's Attempt to Publish Book on Separatists
(February 2, 2011)

GRAMMY Foundation Selects Loeb & Loeb Attorney for Service Award
(February 2, 2011)

Jury Tackles 400-Year-Old Murder, Pronounces Prince Hamlet 'Criminally Responsible' in Death of Polonius
(February 2, 2011)

S.C. Rejects Claim of Racial Bias in Death Penalty Jury Selection
(February 1, 2011)

AOC Announces Governance Structure for CCMS Program
(February 1, 2011)

C.A. Says San Francisco Officials Not Responsible for Gang Killings
(February 1, 2011)

C.A. Says Fee-Sharing Arrangement in BP Litigation Invalid
(January 31, 2011)

Court Holds Labor Picketing Laws Unconstitutional
(January 31, 2011)

Superior Court Judges Aichroth, Aragon Set February Retirement Dates
(January 31, 2011)

Court Allows Foreclosed-Upon Homeowner to Sue Bank for Fraud
(January 31, 2011)

Legislature Cannot Dictate Ballot Language on InitiativeC.A.
(January 28, 2011)

S.C. Takes Liberal View of Standing Under Proposition 64
(January 28, 2011)

Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Revives Claims in Toxic Tort Suit
(January 28, 2011)

C.A. Rejects Retroactive Pension Benefits for 'Safety' Workers
(January 27, 2011)

Court Upholds Sanction Order Against Disbarred Attorney
(January 27, 2011)

Judge Wright Certifies ADDA Suit Against Cooley as Class Action
(January 26, 2011)

Court of Appeal Panel Rejects Yagman's Bid for Fees From Ex-Client Under Arbitration Statute
(January 26, 2011)

Governor Taps Two Attorneys for Public Utilities Commission
(January 26, 2011)

Court of Appeal Orders New Hearing on Juror Misconduct Claim
(January 25, 2011)

Firefighter Layoffs Held Not Subject to Mandatory Bargaining
(January 25, 2011)

Brevity, Levity Mark Presentations at 'Persons of the Year' Dinner
(January 25, 2011)

BuckleySandler Gains New Attorney in Los Angeles Office
(January 25, 2011)

Wright Delays Class Action Ruling in ADDA Suit Against Cooley
(January 24, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Affirms Conviction in 'Supernotes' Conspiracy
(January 24, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Names Three New Bankruptcy Judges in Central District
(January 24, 2011)

Consumer Advocate Calls for Major Structural State Bar Changes
(January 21, 2011)

Court Tosses Fee Award Against Former Arizona Jurist
(January 21, 2011)

Supreme Court Approves Background Checks for JPL Workers
(January 20, 2011)

C.A. Upholds $20 Million Judgment in Vehicle Rollover
(January 20, 2011)

Jan. 30 Services Set for Attorney James Robie
(January 20, 2011)

C.A. Revives Action Charging Advertiser Under Anti-Spam Law
(January 19, 2011)

FCC, DOJ Approve Comcast Acquisition of NBC Universal
(January 19, 2011)

Services Pending for Los Angeles Attorney James Robie
(January 19, 2011)

Dissident Judges Organization Calls on Chief Justice to Divert Technology Funds, Cut Staffing Costs
(January 19, 2011)

 Court of Appeal Upholds Judgment Against Lawyer for Elder Abuse
(January 18, 2011)

C.A. Tosses Convictions Over Prosecutor's Misconduct
(January 18, 2011)

LGLA Selects Hasencamp for 2011 Co-Presidents Award
(January 18, 2011)

 S.C. Applies Mediation Confidentiality to Lawyer-Client Dispute
(January 14, 2011)

Justice McAdams Sets Feb. 28 Retirement
(January 14, 2011)

C.A.: Client's Emails to Attorney From Work Computer Not Privileged
(January 14, 2011)

Judge Orders More Briefing in Qui Tam Action Against Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton
(January 14, 2011)

California Supreme Court Agrees to Decide Speedy Trial Issue
(January 13, 2011)

Court of Appeal Says Judge May Compel Homeowner to Grant Access to Criminal Defense Counsel
(January 13, 2011)

Judge From San Diego Chosen to Preside Over Arizona Shooting Case
(January 13, 2011)

Chief Justice Appoints Hull to Judicial Council
(January 13, 2011)

Century City Plaintiffs' Attorney Fights in Courtroom, Boxing Ring
(Person of the Year, January 13, 2011)

Southwestern Law School Dean Sees Bright Future for 'School of Opportunity'
(Person of the Year, January 13, 2011)

Los Angeles Lawyer Brings Harmony to Legal Community
(Person of the Year, January 13, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Ruling Allowing Libel Action by Bay Area Sikh
(January 12, 2011)

Court Revives Suit by Parents of Girl Thrown From Horse
(January 11, 2011)

Maxcy Filer, Persistent Tackler of Bar Exam, Dies at 80
(January 11, 2011)

Seyfarth Shaw Adds Real Estate Partner to Downtown Los Angeles Office
(January 11, 2011)

Court of Appeal Upholds Murder Conviction in Traffic Death
(January 10, 2011)

En Banc Court Tosses ADA Action Against Pier 1 Imports
(January 10, 2011)

Fox Rothschild, Best Best & Krieger, MoFo Gain New Partners
(January 10, 2011)

Court Upholds Conviction of 'America's Sheriff' Michael Carona
(January 7, 2011)

Retired Officers Cannot Own Assault WeaponsA.G.
(January 7, 2011)

Moreno Confirms Retirement, Says He Is Headed to Private Sector
(January 7, 2011)

Court Reverses Ruling Allowing Cross-Gender Strip Search
(January 6, 2011)

Justice Moreno to Retire
(January 6, 2011)

Jackie Lacey Says She Will Explore District Attorney's Race
(January 6, 2011)

Brown Names Top Attorney General Aides to Posts in Governor's Office
(January 6, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Panel Rejects Bid to Retain Cross in San Diego
(January 5, 2011)

Court Orders Accommodations for Blind Bar Examinee
(January 5, 2011)

Ninth Circuit Asks S.C. to Weigh in on Standing in Proposition 8 Case
(January 5, 2011)

Ex-LACBA President Danette Meyers Says She Is Running for D.A.
(January 4, 2011)

More Than One-Third of Judges Appointed During Schwarzenegger's Tenure Were Women, Data Shows
(January 4, 2011)

Outgoing Governor Taps Three Local Attorneys for State Panels
(January 4, 2011)

Court: Prior Domestic Violence Acts Admissible at Burglary Trial
(January 3, 2011)

C.A. Upholds Fee Award Against Lawyer in Copier Dispute
(January 3, 2011)

 




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