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Law
fromPadailypost
2 hours ago

DA sued for paying prosecutor not to work

A lawsuit claims Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen wastes taxpayer money by paying a prosecutor to stay home amid budget cuts.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
12 hours ago

Fired Sheriff files defamation claim against county

Christina Corpus claims her removal as San Mateo County Sheriff was due to a defamation campaign, not misconduct.
Healthcare
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

Fighting for health care claim approvals

Insurance companies often delay or deny necessary medical treatments, causing significant emotional and physical distress for patients.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

My Husband Wants to Take Serious Legal Action Against a Neighbor. He's a First Grader.

Addressing a child's wandering requires safety measures and communication rather than immediate legal action.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender staffer is suing a Michigan homeless shelter for $25,000, alleging harassment and discrimination by colleagues and management's negligence.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings | TechCrunch

A lawsuit claims OpenAI's technology enabled harassment, as a user allegedly stalked his ex-girlfriend after believing he found a cure for sleep apnea.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Mamdani confirms probe of probation chief after lawsuit alleges firing over DOI complaint tied to alleged relationship

Allegations against probation commissioner Sharun Goodwin are under investigation following a lawsuit from a former investigator claiming wrongful termination.
Social media marketing
fromQuartz
3 days ago

Meta yanks plaintiff lawyer recruitment ads for addiction lawsuits

Meta is removing ads from law firms soliciting plaintiffs in lawsuits over social media addiction claims.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Teacher sues school that forced him to remove LGBTQ+-inclusive flag: "The Constitution demands more" - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher is suing a school district for violating his First Amendment rights by forcing him to remove an anti-hate flag from his classroom.
#discrimination
Law
fromAbove the Law
11 hours ago

Biglaw Firm Sued For Firing Staffer A Month After Returning From Disability - Above the Law

Firing an employee shortly after disability leave, amid claims of a hostile work environment, can lead to legal repercussions.
Law
fromAbove the Law
11 hours ago

Biglaw Firm Sued For Firing Staffer A Month After Returning From Disability - Above the Law

Firing an employee shortly after disability leave, amid claims of a hostile work environment, can lead to legal repercussions.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Activists suing LAPD allege officer shot foam rounds at their groins at point-blank range

Three activists filed a lawsuit against LAPD for being shot with foam rounds at close range during a protest.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

State senator sues Sacramento, accuses police of fabricating evidence in 'retaliatory' DUI arrest

State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes is suing Sacramento for false DUI accusations linked to her legislation opposed by police, claiming discrimination and retaliation.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Legal Aid Society sues DHS, ICE for racial profiling and unlawful arrests | amNewYork

A class action lawsuit was filed against federal agencies for unlawful racial profiling and detaining Latino individuals based on their appearance or language.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

We Took Our Neighbor to Court Over What He Did to Our Dog. My Daughter Still Wants Revenge.

Teaching children about proportionality and justice is crucial, especially after traumatic events involving pets.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Former SoCal school board trustee messaged teen boys, called them 'sexy,' prosecutors say

A former school board trustee faces felony charges for soliciting explicit pictures from minors and attempting to induce false testimony.
#gender-discrimination
Women
fromDefector
1 week ago

Female Ref Sues NFL For Discrimination, Says She Was Told To 'Shut Your Fucking Mouth' By Another Official | Defector

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and harassment during her time as a referee.
Women
fromDefector
1 week ago

Female Ref Sues NFL For Discrimination, Says She Was Told To 'Shut Your Fucking Mouth' By Another Official | Defector

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and harassment during her time as a referee.
Law
fromPadailypost
2 hours ago

Stanford medical professor who was wrongfully arrested wins $58 million verdict

A jury awarded $58 million to Dr. James Quinn for wrongful arrest by Chemence Medical amid a contract dispute.
fromFortune
1 week ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

The truth here is that he would have been a murder victim if he had not acted immediately in defense of his life, according to defense attorney Andrew Jezic.
US news
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

A Court Settlement Made Me a Millionaire. I've Barely Touched the Money.

Natalie received over a million dollars in a major abuse settlement after being sexually abused by her university gynecologist.
#legal-ethics
Law
fromAbove the Law
11 hours ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Billing 34.5 Hours In A Day, New ABA Recusal Opinion, Shortcomings In SCOTUS Ethics Rules, Pro Se AI Sanctions, Extra Time For Bar Exam, Purging Immigration Judges & More - Above the Law

Lawyers must disclose information that could lead to a judge's disqualification, balancing this with client confidentiality obligations.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Downtown LA Law Group moves to block state bar record review in sex abuse probe

Downtown LA Law Group fights State Bar subpoena to prevent disclosure of thousands of legal filings related to a $4-billion sex abuse settlement scandal involving allegedly fraudulent client recruitment.
Law
fromAbove the Law
11 hours ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Billing 34.5 Hours In A Day, New ABA Recusal Opinion, Shortcomings In SCOTUS Ethics Rules, Pro Se AI Sanctions, Extra Time For Bar Exam, Purging Immigration Judges & More - Above the Law

Lawyers must disclose information that could lead to a judge's disqualification, balancing this with client confidentiality obligations.
Law
fromAbove the Law
13 hours ago

In America, Even Judges Have To Take Matters In To Their Own Hands - Above the Law

Judges are increasingly carrying guns for self-protection due to rising threats and inadequate security measures.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

Fired S.F. police watchdog attorney sues city, alleging retaliation and hostile workplace

Janelle Caywood is suing San Francisco for wrongful termination and retaliation after raising concerns about unlawful conduct and racism.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Former ally of ex-sheriff sues county over rumors

A former assistant has sued ex-San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus over alleged drug use and inappropriate conduct during her campaign.
Law
fromEngadget
2 days ago

IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million

IBM will pay over $17 million to settle DOJ accusations of violating civil rights laws with its DEI practices.
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Palo Alto schools in the middle of 11 lawsuits

The Palo Alto Unified School District is in the middle of at least 11 different lawsuits, including cases that allege unchecked bullying, racist attacks, injured students, inadequate special education and retaliation by district leadership.
Education
Philosophy
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

You Can't Salvage A Bad Judge By Calling Them Postmodern - Above the Law

Postmodern analysis offers useful concepts for understanding contemporary disenchantment with traditional meaning systems, exemplified by judicial figures like Lawrence VanDyke who adopt unconventional approaches to legal writing.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

eXp, former agents ask judge to end Roberts sexual assault lawsuit

Roberts alleges that the girlfriend of David Golden, one of the men she has claimed sexually assaulted her, placed a pill in her mouth and told her it was Adderall. Instead, it was a drug that caused Roberts to black out. While Roberts said she doesn't remember the majority of what happened after blacking out, she said that through the testimony of others at the event, flashes of memory that came back to her and contextual clues, she concluded that she was raped by Golden and another former eXp agent Michael Bjorkman.
SF LGBT
#legal-representation
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Lawyers Should Stay Away From A Client's Office Politics - Above the Law

Attorneys should avoid office politics when representing clients to ensure effective communication and minimize internal conflicts.
NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

NYC no longer covering legal bills for Tim Pearson in sex harassment, retaliation suits

New York City will cease taxpayer-funded legal representation for former Mayor Adams aide Tim Pearson in sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuits after Corporation Counsel Steve Banks reviewed new evidence.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Lawyers Should Stay Away From A Client's Office Politics - Above the Law

Attorneys should avoid office politics when representing clients to ensure effective communication and minimize internal conflicts.
NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

NYC no longer covering legal bills for Tim Pearson in sex harassment, retaliation suits

New York City will cease taxpayer-funded legal representation for former Mayor Adams aide Tim Pearson in sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuits after Corporation Counsel Steve Banks reviewed new evidence.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.18.26 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts calls for ending personal attacks on judges, while questions arise about presidential official acts; meanwhile, legal developments span judicial conduct, cryptocurrency regulation, Section 230 reform, and national security concerns.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

eXp denied dismissal of fraud claims in sexual misconduct case

During the three-year span of the lawsuit, eXp and its founder Glenn Sanford faced allegations of negligent hiring. But these claims against Sanford and the company were ultimately dismissed.
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

What Does Competence Mean When Litigation Happens In Real Time? - Above the Law

Competence in law is evolving as technology changes the speed and precision of decision-making in litigation.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan

Over 3,200 lawyers and judges oppose government plans to abolish jury trials in certain cases, arguing there is no evidence this will reduce record court backlogs of nearly 80,000 cases.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.07.26 - Above the Law

The new US News law school rankings have been released and are notably controversial.
NYC parents
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Police, school district write checks to settle teen's suit alleging excessive force by police

Atherton town government and Sequoia Union High School District settled a lawsuit for $560,000 with a student after police forcibly detained him at school over a toy water gun incident.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Kelsey Fitzsimmons was found not guilty. Now she's suing.

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a former police officer, was acquitted of assault and is pursuing a civil lawsuit against North Andover town officials.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Discovery As Truth-Seeking: Win Hard Without Playing Hide-The-Ball - Above the Law

Effective discovery requires more than compliance - it requires strategy. Litigators can balance expansive discovery rights and privacy concerns without slowing cases down through practical, results-focused approaches that consider proportionality, electronically stored information management, and the specific discovery rules applicable to their jurisdiction.
Intellectual property law
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Bronx Inspector Accused Of Assaulting Officer, Suit Says

A Bronx police inspector faces a lawsuit alleging sexual assault of a female officer under his command, followed by retaliatory schedule changes and withheld assignments after she reported the incident.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 month ago

When Lawyers Need Help: Supporting Colleagues While Protecting Clients

The legal profession rewards endurance, precision and control. It also quietly normalizes stress, isolation and overextension. For patent practitioners and other IP lawyers, the pressures are uniquely acute: compressed prosecution deadlines, high-stakes litigation exposure, often unrealistic client-driven budget constraints, regulatory whiplash at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and increasingly complex technologies layered with global filing and prosecution strategy.
Intellectual property law
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 month ago

90 Percent of Student Discrimination and Harassment Complaints Were Dismissed Last Year. Here's Why. | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

President Donald Trump's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education has created a crisis that critics long feared: leaving marginalized students vulnerable to misconduct with little federal intervention. A new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a nonpartisan arm of Congress, paints a damning picture of how mass layoffs and the slashing of resources at the agency have significantly impacted the civil rights of students.
US politics
Law
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

False sex abuse claim filed 'without consent' in L.A.'s $4-billion settlement, man says

Melvin Dunlap, a plaintiff in a major sex abuse settlement, claims he was never abused but is part of a fraudulent lawsuit scheme.
National Football League
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Judge rules ex-Dolphins coach Brian Flores' NFL discrimination lawsuit can head to open court, not arbitration

A federal judge allowed Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit against the NFL to proceed in open court, bypassing the league's arbitration process.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Police Digital Service ex-staffers launch employment tribunal action over mistreatment claims | Computer Weekly

Police Digital Service faces multiple employment tribunals alleging harassment, sexual discrimination, and unfair constructive dismissal amid leadership upheaval and low staff morale.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Judge throws out Sam Altman's sister's lawsuit accusing him of sexual abuse but leaves door open to refile

Bluestone, however, gave Annie Altman's lawsuit a lifeline by allowing her to refile it using Missouri's particular Childhood Sexual Abuse law, which offers an extended statute of limitations.
Law
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Uber - a target of car crash lawsuits - pushes for law to limit California lawyer fees

Uber-backed initiative would cap attorney fees at 25% in vehicle collision cases, which lawyers say will reduce access to legal representation and income.
Privacy professionals
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago

You're not paranoid: lawyers ARE coming to get you. - DataBreaches.Net

Failure of federal regulators to act after patient-data breaches can prompt state attorneys general and class-action lawsuits seeking money and corrective action plans.
#attorney-misconduct
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Law

California trial attorneys push bills to rein in 'bad actors' in legal industry

California trial lawyers support bills increasing penalties for attorneys who illegally solicit clients or allow hedge funds to control case strategy.
fromABA Journal
2 months ago
Law

Attorney suspended for allegedly pressuring client for sexual favors

Ohio attorney Bruce Wallace was suspended after admitting he attempted to coerce a client for sexual favors; suspension imposed for one year, with six months stayed.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

California trial attorneys push bills to rein in 'bad actors' in legal industry

California trial lawyers support bills increasing penalties for attorneys who illegally solicit clients or allow hedge funds to control case strategy.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

ICE Officers Should Be Held Accountable. These Law School Students Know How.

Establish a federal equivalent of Section 1983 to allow lawsuits against federal officers and eliminate qualified immunity to hold them accountable.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
3 weeks ago

John Burris: The Godfather of Police Litigation in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Over the last 40 years, he has represented over a thousand victims of police brutality and misconduct. His most notable cases include the 1991 Rodney King against LAPD, 2009 Oscar Grant against the Oakland BART Police, and 2015 Mario Woods against SFPD.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Batton plaintiffs lose bid to intervene in Anywhere settlement

Judge Jenkin wrote that the Batton's plaintiffs interests would not be impaired if their motion to intervene was denied, as they would have the opportunity to object to the settlement at the agreement's final approval fairness hearing.
Law
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

'Nothing about what is going on here is normal': A fight over evidence in Good, Pretti cases

State and county lawyers sought court orders to prevent federal agencies from destroying evidence and to compel evidence sharing after alleged mishandling in fatal shootings.
Law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 month ago

Legal Groups Push for Mandatory Disclosure of Litigation Funders

Third-party litigation funders must disclose their involvement in federal civil cases through a proposed amendment to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1)(A) to establish uniform disclosure requirements across inconsistent federal courts.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Judicial Candidate Learns The Hard Way That Extortion Is Not A Campaign Strategy - Above the Law

Incumbent Judge Lauren Reeder successfully removed challenger Kimberly McTorry from the ballot after a court found allegations of coercion, coordinated social-media pressure, and forged or invalid signatures.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | How much is my personal injury case worth? | amNewYork

According to a 2025 MetLife personal injury study, the severity of injury plays a significant role in determining a settlement amount both in terms of economic and non-economic damages. As such, the MetLife study found that on average, the amount of settlement money a personal injury litigant receives is about $324,000.
Law
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Riverside wants to fire three cops for claiming they are disabled, attorney says

Riverside police department seeks to terminate three officers for displaying legitimate 100% disabled veteran license plates on personal vehicles, claiming they misrepresented their disability status despite valid federal certifications.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Lawyer Convicted Of Systematic Sexual Abuse Of Children - Above the Law

Bishop was found guilty on 24 counts of committing lewd acts on three minor victims, all described in court documents as victims under the age of 14. The span of these offenses covers multiple years. Evidence admitted at trial showed that Bishop possessed more than 600 images of child sexual abuse material depicting two of the minor victims.
Law
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Former Girardi firm lawyer pleads guilty over failure to pay orphans, widows of plane crash victims

A lawyer at Tom Girardi's defunct firm pleaded guilty to criminal contempt for failing to distribute $7.5 million in Boeing settlement funds to families of Lion Air Flight 610 crash victims.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Skadden Sanctioned Over 'Duplicative, Vexatious Litigation' - Above the Law

Courts impose sanctions on parties filing duplicative litigation across jurisdictions to prevent abuse of the judicial system and protect judicial resources.
Law
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Benefits of hiring an injury solicitor instead of handling claims alone - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Professional legal representation in injury claims yields payouts four times higher than self-representation, covering essential expenses like rent and medical bills.
Law
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

What to Expect From the Legal Process After a Catastrophic Accident - Social Media Explorer

Thorough initial investigations and timely legal representation are essential to gather evidence, document circumstances, and shape effective legal strategy.
#personal-injury
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Saw the Dark Side of Tort Law. It's Way More Shocking Than You'd Expect.

Mass tort litigation consolidates thousands of severe injury claims into centralized, high-stakes federal cases driven by aggressive lawyers and lucrative industry practices.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Biglaw Defamation Fight Escalates As Ex-Baker McKenzie Associate Fires Back With Her Own Lawsuit - Above the Law

Brooke Radford alleges Maurice Bellan sexually harassed her and Baker McKenzie failed to protect her while the firm accuses her of posting false social-media allegations and sues for defamation.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Threading The Needle: How To Win The Case That Can't Be Won (At Least Not The Obvious Way) - Above the Law

Win messy cases by accepting client imperfection, avoiding absolutism, and focusing ruthlessly on the single pivotal issue that defines where responsibility ends.
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Why Early Legal Guidance Matters After an Injury in Stamford - Social Media Explorer

Seeking legal guidance promptly can significantly influence the outcome of a case. When individuals face legal challenges, whether they are related to personal injury, criminal charges, or family disputes, the initial steps taken can set the tone for the entire process. Engaging a qualified attorney early on ensures that individuals are informed about their rights and obligations, which can prevent missteps that may jeopardize their case.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Running Your Cases - Above the Law

They don't drive it. They don't manage it. They don't control it. They let it control them. And then one day, they look up and realize discovery closed last week, the client is asking why nobody has taken the key depo, the adjuster wants a status report "by the end of the day," and the partner is asking the question that makes your stomach drop: "Where are we on this file?"
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 01.29.26 - Above the Law

Recent legal developments span political backlash over municipal compliance, immigration enforcement restraints, AI privacy litigation, judicial AI education, and federal staffing lawsuits.
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