President Biden Nominates Four New District Court Judges
President Joe Biden's recent nominations for district court judges signal a strategic effort to fill vacancies in Republican-led states and…
California
California Lawmakers Propose Land Restitution and Funding for Affected Groups
California state lawmakers unveiled a groundbreaking set of reparations bills on Wednesday, signaling a bold step towards rectifying historical injustices.…
Baker McKenzie Bolsters Private Equity Team with Notable Hire
Former Latham & Watkins Executive Eric Schwartzman, Appointed Head of Private Equity in California To reinforce its position in the…
Federal Appeals Court Lifts Suspension on California Gun Ban, Citing Constitutional Concerns
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has given the green light to a judge's decision blocking California from enforcing…
Activision Blizzard Settles $50 Million Lawsuit Over Gender Discrimination
Activision Blizzard has settled, agreeing to pay approximately $50 million to resolve a 2021 lawsuit filed by California's Civil Rights…
California Lawmakers Ponder Stricter Measures Against Deepfakes
California legislators are considering new legislation to enhance their efforts in combating deep fake technology, explicitly targeting its misuse in…
Young Californian Prodigy Shatters Bar Exam Records, Now a Practicing Attorney
In a historic milestone for legal education, a remarkable teenager from California's Central Valley has secured his place in legal…
Former Apple Corporate Lawyer Sentenced to Probation for Insider Trading
In a recent development, Gene Levoff, Apple's former top corporate lawyer, will avoid prison time after pleading guilty to U.S.…
California Privacy Agency Proposes Groundbreaking Regulations for Automated Tools
Draft regulations from California’s privacy agency, released on November 27, reveal the state's intent to pioneer comprehensive oversight of automated…
California Enacts Groundbreaking Legislation: The New Diversity Reporting Law
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 54, Fair Investment Practices by Investment Advisers, into law on October 8, 2023.…
California Takes Bold Step to Combat Misinformation with Mandatory Media Literacy Education
In response to the escalating tide of misinformation on the internet, California has enacted a groundbreaking measure mandating media literacy…
California Advances Alternative Path to Law Licensure
A Promising Step Forward California's legal landscape may soon witness a significant transformation as the State Bar of California’s board…