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California attorney disbarred in Florida following suspension in North Carolina
Attorney David Campbell Sutton, of Clovis, California, practicing in Florida for more than 27 years, has been disbarred following a Jan. 24 Florida Supreme Court order after his 2014 suspension in North Carolina, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Appeals court affirms anti-SLAPP motion denial in Area 51's lawsuit against Alameda
SAN FRANCISCO — A state appeals court recently affirmed a lower court's denial of an anti-SLAPP (strategic lawsuits against public participation) motion in event planning company Area 51's lawsuit against the City of Alameda and others over alleged breach of contract.
Lafayette City Council to mull options following court ruling to allow Deer Hill Road development referendum
The Lafayette City Council will decide on Feb. 26 how to best respond to an appeals court decision last week siding with a local preservationist group to place a referendum on the development of a 22-acre parcel on Deer Hill Road on the ballot.
'Cross examination is going to be brutal': NYU law prof says climate change litigation is a loser
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – California officials who made dire climate change predictions about their localities' future in litigation against energy companies, but not in bond offerings, probably know by now their litigation is doomed, a New York University law professor said during a recent interview.
'Dispassionate analysis' lacking in California climate change litigation, environmental attorney says
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Government officials in California who made dire climate change predictions in lawsuits against energy companies but not to prospective bond investors didn't think hard enough before filing those cases, a Washington, D.C.-based environmental attorney said during a recent interview.
Montana attorney faces possible suspension following 2013 securities fraud conviction
Montana attorney Harris Day Himes, licensed in California for almost 40 years, faces possible suspension following a State Bar of California recommendation after his 2013 securities fraud conviction.
Pipeline serves a 'railroad purpose' as long as railroad operation continues and benefits, 9th Circuit rules
A pipeline can suffice as a "railroad purpose" under right-of-way rules granted to railroads in the 19th century, as long as the railroad benefits, an appeals court ruled this month.
San Francisco attorney faces disbarment by default for alleged probation violation following burglary conviction
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco attorney Charles Leroy Dupree IV faces disbarment following a State Bar of California recommendation after he allegedly violated conditions of his probation handed down over a 2013 burglar conviction.
Encino attorney faces suspension following alleged probation violations
SAN FRANCISCO – Encino attorney Herman Jason Cohen faces a 60-day suspension following a State Bar of California recommendation after he was found to have violated his probation handed down following client trust account irregularities in 2013.
Fullerton attorney faces possible suspension for unauthorized habeas corpus filing
SAN FRANCISCO — Fullerton attorney Roger Sandberg Hanson, licensed to practice law for 62 years, faces possible suspension following a State Bar of California recommendation over allegations he filed an unauthorized habeas corpus and tried to mislead disciplinary counsel during an investigation.
Los Angeles attorney faces disbarment by default following DUI convictions
SAN FRANCISCO – Los Angeles attorney George Rafael Angulo faces disbarment by default following a State Bar of California recommendation after multiple convictions on DUI charges.
Windsor attorney faces disbarment by default following alleged professional and business rule violations
SAN FRANCISCO – Windsor attorney Maureen Reilly Wahl faces disbarment by default following a State Bar of California recommendation over 12 counts of allegations she violated professional and business conduct rules.
San Francisco attorney faces disbarment after allegedly misappropriating $100,000
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco attorney Dax Yeophantong Craven faces disbarment following a State Bar of California recommendation over four counts of professional misconduct in one client matter, including misappropriating $100,000 in entrusted funds.
San Francisco attorney faces suspension following alleged misconduct and disbarment in Northern District Court
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco attorney Gregory Melvin Haynes faces suspension following a State Bar of California recommendation over alleged misconduct during Northern District Court proceedings in 2009 and 2010.
Danville attorney faces disbarment by default on five counts of misconduct, including not paying restitution
Danville attorney Daniel Herbert Neufeld, practicing in California for almost 42 years, faces disbarment by default following a State Bar of California recommendation over five counts of misconduct.
Tulsa attorney faces California disbarment for alleged failure to comply with probation requirements
Tulsa, Oklahoma attorney Jeffrey Alan Dickstein, eligible to practice in California for almost 41 years, faces disbarment by default following a State Bar of California recommendation over misconduct that stemmed from his 2010 contempt conviction in federal court.
Irvine attorney faces disbarment following child abduction conviction
Irvine attorney Shahrzad Talieh faces disbarment following a State Bar of California recommendation after she was convicted of abducting her 8-year-old twins in 2015.
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Contra Costa DA among signatories in Los Angeles 'sanctuary' case amicus brief
A Justice Department policy that ties federal funding to immigration-based requirements hampers local law enforcement and threatens public safety, Contra Costa County's district attorney said during a recent interview.
Rimini Street to prosecute pending claims against Oracle after appeals court ruling
After years and millions of dollars in legal setback, Nevada-based Rimini Street says a mixed appeals court ruling earlier this month marks the beginning of turning around it's largely losing legal defense against Oracle Corporation.
Attorney: California Legislature should take up credit card surcharge ban
A U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling earlier this month that California's law banning surcharges for credit card purchases is unconstitutional should prompt the California State Legislature to take another look at the ban, a regulatory enforcement attorney said during a recent interview.