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Law School Transparency criticizes 1,400 rule on state bar exams
California’s state bar cut score is the second highest in the country and it’s not going to change.
Superior court judge publicly admonished
SAN FRANCISCO – After 28 years on the bench, a superior court judge has been publicly admonished.
Inequitable conduct defense struck down in patent infringement case
REDWOOD CITY – An inequitable conduct defense is not permitted in the patent infringement case between Nevro v. Boston Scientific Corporation.
Gender pay gap bill moves to governor's desk
A Southern California legislator believes in doing bold things to make change.
California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse cheers recent dismissal
A Sacramento-based legal group is applauding the dismissal with prejudice of a class action lawsuit against an Internet advertising company that allegedly violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
California appeal court upholds ruling on police retirement benefits
SAN FRANCISCO - The California First District Court of Appeal affirmed that a police association has no vested rights regarding its alleged retirement benefits.
National Abortion Federation wins contempt sanction award of nearly $200,000
SAN FRANCISCO -The National Abortion Federation (NAF) has been granted a civil contempt sanction award of nearly $200,000.
Legal association president: SB632 lacks attorney accountability
SACRAMENTO --The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) president argues the plaintiff bar's attempt to limit civil discovery asbestos deposition hours lacks attorney accountability.
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State Sen. Moorlach views SB33 bill as job killer
California Sen. John Moorlach said SB33 bill is looked at as a job killer, "like trial attorneys [that] push to try and avoid class action lawsuits."
Morgan Hill, city Hotel Coalition case headed to California Supreme Court
SAN JOSE – The opposing views of a city government lawyer and non-profit attorney on a public referendum is headed to the California Supreme Court.
Judge Kreep receives severe public censure
SAN DIEGO – Other than being removed from the bench, the highest level of discipline for a magistrate is severe public censure.
North Coast Railroad Authority unsure if it will appeal California Supreme Court ruling
SAN FRANCISCO – The California Supreme Court has ended a conflict regarding a railroad authority and the application of a 22-year old act.
Wells Fargo expects vindication
SAN FRANCISCO – Wells Fargo believes it will be vindicated in the end, according to a bank representative.
Pomona, SQM headed back to trial in polluted water case
LOS ANGELES – Polluted water in the city of Pomona pushed a panel of judges to vacate judgment and demand a new trial.
Bay Area law professor specializes in visa issues
SAN FRANCISCO – It’s all about principal, according to a Bay Area lawyer with an advanced degree.
Ninth District judge rules no fraud in 2007 forest fire
SAN FRANCISCO - California Ninth District Court of Appeal Chief Judge Sidney R. Thomas found no alleged fraud in United States of America v. Sierra Pacific Industries.
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Attorney discusses winning pension benefit argument
SAN FRANCISCO – Fighting strongly for benefits is what Kirsten Scott does, and she does it at a high level.
California First District Court of Appeals ends 15-year corporate malpractice battle
SAN FRANCISCO - The California First District Court of Appeal has affirmed trial courts judgment litigated for two years over consolidated million-dollar malpractice cases.
Tweet complaint dismissed by First District Court of Appeal
SAN FRANCISCO - The First District Court of Appeal has affirmed a demurrer without leave to amend on behalf of Twitter over a complaint posed on the social icon by Pope Trading.
Appeals court questions letter of intent
SAN FRANCISCO – An appeals court has disagreed with a lower court's ruling that a medical negligence complaint was not a notice of lawsuit under the meaning of Section 364.