California

  • September 15, 2025

    Calif. Legislators OK Requiring Oversight Of Workplace AI

    The California Senate has approved a bill that would restrict how employers can use tools powered by artificial intelligence to make employment decisions, sending the legislation to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk despite opposition from business groups.

  • September 15, 2025

    Disney Workers Get Final OK On $43M Gender Bias Deal

    A California judge granted final approval Monday of Disney's $43.25 million class action settlement with over 15,000 female midlevel managers over allegations the entertainment giant paid them less than their male colleagues.

  • September 15, 2025

    Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

    Delaware's governor weighed in on a challenge to recently approved state legislation that bars damages or "equitable" relief for some controlling stockholder or going-private deals. Meanwhile, Moelis told the Delaware Supreme Court that the struck-down stockholder agreement that triggered that legislation was valid. Additionally, one of two newly funded magistrates' posts in the Chancery Court has been filled.

  • September 15, 2025

    Stradley Ronon Wants Keesal Young's Poaching Suit Tossed

    Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP has moved to nix a suit by California firm Keesal Young & Logan, saying its recruitment of 10 former Keesal Young attorneys was entirely above board and that the noncompete clauses in Keesal Young's partnership agreement were not allowed under California law.

  • September 15, 2025

    Record Labels, Internet Archive Settle Copyright Feud

    A group of record labels has settled a copyright suit that accused the Internet Archive of infringing thousands of songs after making them available for free as part of the "Great 78 Project," according to a joint notice from the parties filed Monday in California federal court.

  • September 15, 2025

    Jay-Z Opposes Sexual Assault Accuser's Bid To Shield Name

    Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter told an Alabama federal court on Friday that allowing a woman to remain anonymous in his defamation lawsuit against her and Texas lawyer Tony Buzbee would be "contrary to principles of justice and fairness" given that she continues to claim she was sexually assaulted by him and music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs at a party when she was 13.

  • September 15, 2025

    Ex-NFL Player Nabs Default Against Firms Tied To Adviser

    Retired NFL defensive lineman Mike Rucker and his wife won default judgment against several companies tied to their former financial adviser who is accused of mismanaging their money, after a state Business Court judge said the entities failed to respond to the Ruckers' suit alleging they enabled the adviser's fraud.

  • September 15, 2025

    Fed. Circ. OKs PTAB Denial Of Motorola Lens Patent Challenge

    The Federal Circuit on Monday declined to revive Motorola Mobility LLC's challenge to an imaging lens system patent owned by a Taiwanese company, affirming the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's finding that the smartphone maker failed to show the claims were invalid.

  • September 15, 2025

    Cookie Buyers Can't Get Certified In Mistranslated Label Suit

    A California federal judge on Monday denied certification to a proposed class of cookie buyers alleging that tree nuts were omitted from the English label of imported Japanese cookies, saying individualized questions about which consumers read, relied on and were injured by the mistranslation would predominate.

  • September 15, 2025

    9th Circ. Says Ore. Water Rights Case Is Still Relevant

    The Ninth Circuit won't dismiss the Klamath Irrigation District's appeal over water releases from an Oregon lake as moot, saying a decision would provide relief by affecting how the scarce resource is allocated regardless of the federal government's new position on the application of the Endangered Species Act.

  • September 15, 2025

    V&E, Sullivan & Cromwell Build $6B Energy Industry Merger

    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP-advised independent energy company California Resources Corp. unveiled plans Monday to merge with upstream energy company Berry, led by Vinson & Elkins LLP, in an all-stock deal that values the combined company at an enterprise value of more than $6 billion.

  • September 15, 2025

    Former Fed. Prosecutor Returns To Hueston Hennigan In LA

    Hueston Hennigan is expanding its trial team, welcoming a former federal prosecutor, who worked as an associate at the firm early in his career, back as of counsel in its Los Angeles office.

  • September 12, 2025

    Google Gets IP Claims Against Some AI Products Tossed

    A California federal judge trimmed Thursday a consolidated proposed class action alleging Google's artificial-intelligence training models infringed artists and writers' copyrights and dismissed its parent company Alphabet altogether, finding that the creators can only pursue claims implicating six out of 16 of Google's AI products.

  • September 12, 2025

    Uber Rider's Past Sex Conduct Off Limits In Sex Assault Trial

    A California state judge overseeing a bellwether trial over sexual assault allegations against Uber warned attorneys for the ride hailing giant Friday that when it questions the plaintiff in coming days, it won't be allowed to elicit testimony about her other sexual activity unless her side "opens the door."

  • September 12, 2025

    Calif. Sends Groundbreaking Data Use Opt-Out, AI Bills To Gov.

    The California Legislature has approved several cutting-edge measures to boost online data privacy and safety protections for consumers, including proposals that would require browser operators such as Apple and Google to enable users to easily stop the sale and sharing of their personal data across websites and push AI-powered "companion" chatbot providers to implement safeguards. 

  • September 12, 2025

    Albertsons Loses Bid For Docs On Kroger CEO's Exit

    The Kroger Co. does not have to turn over documents to Albertsons Cos. Inc. concerning former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen's abrupt exit, the Delaware Chancery Court ruled Friday, saying that personal conduct that prompted McMullen's resignation wasn't relevant to Albertsons' litigation claims over the grocery chains' failed $25 billion merger.

  • September 12, 2025

    Dentons Ducks Chinese Vape-Maker's Hacking Suit

    Dentons has officially escaped allegations it helped the founder of vape distributor Next Level sabotage and usurp manufacturer Avid Holdings' brand, in part by hacking into its founder's laptop to access confidential information, according to newly filed documents.

  • September 12, 2025

    Stewart Issues New Slate Of Discretionary Denials

    Acting U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Coke Morgan Stewart rejected 18 petitions for Patent Trial and Appeal Board review based on discretionary factors on Friday, but didn't introduce new elements to her analysis.

  • September 12, 2025

    Roblox, Discord Face Wrongful Death Suit Over Teen's Suicide

    The mother of a California teenager who died by suicide sued Roblox and Discord on Friday, claiming that her son was groomed and abused for years by a man who found him on the gaming platform, showed him how to disable parental controls and forced him to share explicit images.

  • September 12, 2025

    Disney Sees Another Class Claim Over Child Privacy Practices

    Disney invaded the privacy of millions of children by failing to appropriately tag its YouTube videos as "made for kids" and thus allowing the collection of minors' personal data and location information, according to a proposed class action in Washington federal court.

  • September 12, 2025

    Cannabis Brokers Sue Over $250K In Unpaid Commissions

    Two brokerage companies claim they were never paid his commission for helping guide two deals worth roughly $1.7 million involving the purchase of Los Angeles cannabis permits, according to a California state lawsuit seeking compensation from the cannabis entrepreneurs and their companies.

  • September 12, 2025

    9th Circ. Rejects Rethink, Unpauses Google Play Store Order

    The countdown for Google to open up the Play Store is ticking down again after the Ninth Circuit again affirmed district court monopolization findings.

  • September 12, 2025

    DOJ Says States Can't Reverse Grant Cuts In OMB Reg Fight

    The Trump administration urged a Massachusetts federal judge to throw out a suit brought by a score of states accusing it of misinterpreting an Office of Management and Budget regulation to slash thousands of grants, arguing they must seek relief in another forum.

  • September 12, 2025

    Apple Lets Thieves Drain Unsecured Gift Cards, Suit Alleges

    Apple assures customers that its gift cards can be securely purchased and redeemed for various products, but the tech company's lack of "simple and commonsense security measures" allows thieves to drain activated cards before customers can use them, alleges a proposed class action in California federal court.

  • September 12, 2025

    Higher Ed Real Estate: A Back To School Special

    As colleges and universities face mounting financial pressures and enrollment challenges, their real estate strategies are evolving. From legal battles over property disputes to creative approaches for monetizing underutilized assets, Law360 Real Estate Authority offers a window into real estate concerns in the higher education sector.

Expert Analysis

  • Gauging The Risky Business Of Business Risk Disclosures

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    With the recent rise of securities fraud actions based on external events — like a data breach or environmental disaster — that drive down stock prices, risk disclosures have become more of a sword for the plaintiffs bar than a shield for public companies, now the subject of a growing circuit split, say attorneys at A&O Shearman.

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    Playing The Violin Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Playing violin in a string quartet reminds me that flexibility, ambition, strong listening skills, thoughtful leadership and intentional collaboration are all keys to a successful legal practice, says Julie Park at MoFo.

  • DOJ Enforcement Trends To Watch In 2nd Half Of 2025

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    Recent investigations, settlements and a declination to prosecute suggest that controlling the flow of goods into and out of the country, and redressing what the administration sees as reverse discrimination, are likely to be at the forefront of the U.S. Department of Justice's enforcement agenda the rest of this year, say attorneys at Baker Botts.

  • 'Top Gun' And 'Together' IP Suits Spotlight Similarity Issues

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    The outcome of recent lawsuits revolving around the films "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Together" may set meaningful precedents for how courts analyze substantial similarity in creative works, say attorneys at Greenspoon Marder.

  • State, Fed Junk Fee Enforcement Shows No Signs Of Slowing

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    The Federal Trade Commission’s potent new rule targeting drip pricing, in addition to the growing patchwork of state consumer protection laws, suggest that enforcement and litigation targeting junk fees will likely continue to expand, says Etia Rottman Frand at Darrow AI.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Practicing Self-Care

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    Law schools don’t teach the mental, physical and emotional health maintenance tools necessary to deal with the profession's many demands, but practicing self-care is an important key to success that can help to improve focus, manage stress and reduce burnout, says Rachel Leonard​​​​​​​ at MG+M.

  • Birthright Opinions Reveal Views On Rule 23(b)(2) Relief

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    The justices' multiple opinions in the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 27 decision in the birthright citizenship case, Trump v. CASA, shed light on whether Rule 23(b)(2) could fill the void created by the court's decision to restrict nationwide injunctions, says Benjamin Johns at Shub Johns.

  • What Expanding Merchant Code Regs Mean For Processors

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    Arkansas and South Dakota recently joined a host of other states that restrict payment processors' usage of merchant category codes with laws that include noteworthy prohibitions against maintaining registries of firearms owners, with ramifications for multistate payment systems, say attorneys at Mayer Brown.

  • ABA Opinion Makes It A Bit Easier To Drop A 'Hot Potato'

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    The American Bar Association's recent ethics opinion clarifies when attorneys may terminate clients without good cause, though courts may still disqualify a lawyer who drops a client like a hot potato, so sending a closeout letter is always a best practice, say attorneys at Thompson Hine.

  • Latest Influencer Marketing Class Actions Pinpoint 5 Themes

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    Several recent deceptive marketing class actions against both brands and influencers attempt to transform arguably routine business practices into a new focus area for consumer complaints, suggesting a coordinated approach to test what could become an increasingly popular area of litigation, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • Plan For Increased HSR Info Sharing With Wash. Antitrust Law

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    Washington's merger notification requirements, effective later this month, combined with the Federal Trade Commission's new Hart-Scott-Rodino Act rules, will result in greater information sharing among state and federal agencies, making it important for merging parties to consider their transaction's potential state antitrust implications early on, say attorneys at McDermott.

  • FMLA Expansion Sees State Progress Despite Federal Barriers

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    Recent legislative efforts to expand the Family and Medical Leave Act reflect workers' growing demand for work-life balance, but as federal proposals continue to face significant hurdles, states have stepped in, creating a labyrinth of leave laws and compliance headaches for multistate employers, say attorneys at FordHarrison.

  • How High Court Ruling Can Aid Judgment Enforcement In US

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    In CC/Devas (Mauritius) v. Antrix, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that only two steps are required to keep a foreign sovereign in federal court, making it a little easier for investors to successfully bring foreign states and sovereign-owned and -controlled entities into U.S. courts, says Kristie Blase at Felicello Law.

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    My Opera And Baseball Careers Make Me A Better Lawyer

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    Though participating in opera and the world of professional baseball often pulls me away from the office, my avocations improve my legal career by helping me perform under scrutiny, prioritize team success, and maintain joy and perspective at work, says Adam Unger at Herrick Feinstein.

  • 4 Consumer Class Action Trends To Watch In 2nd Half Of 2025

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    The first half of 2025 has seen a surge of consumer class action trends related to online tools, websites and marketing messages, creating a new legal risk landscape for companies of all sizes, says Scott Shaffer at Olshan Frome.

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