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4 Things You Didn’t Know About Attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan

Summary: Shannon Liss-Riordan is leading a class-action lawsuit against Uber and other sharing economy businesses. One of the most talked…

Federal Judge Sanctions Attorney for Sexist Remark

Summary: After a male attorney made a sexist comment towards an opposing female counsel during a deposition, he will be…

Get Bit by K-9, Receive $2 Million

Summary: A young woman was bit by a sheriff office’s K-9 that escaped from the patrol car and will receive…

Pardons Given Out to 91 People Including Robert Downey Jr.

Summary: It's Christmas time, which means it is the much anticipated time for California Governor Jerry Brown to pass out…

The Urgent Need to Close America’s Justice Gap

Summary: While many lawyers are helping the the poor with legal services, there is still much work to be done…

A Closer Look at California’s July 2015 Bar Exam Results

Summary: A closer look at California’s Bar-Pass Rankings, school by school, according to TaxProf Blog. The most severe and hence…

Riverside, California Wiretap by DEA May Be Illegal

Summary: Wiretaps are becoming the new norm in Riverside County, California, the highest heroin and methamphetamine drug trafficking place in…

Pot Clubs Safe from the Feds

Summary: As long as a medical marijuana dispensary is following its state laws, the federal government can't go after them. A federal…

Former Attorney and Warden Arrested for Child Porn

Summary: Former attorney and prison warden Alan Abadie has been jailed for child pornography. Imagine being an inmate in the jail where you were once…

California Lawyer Closes Its Doors

Summary: California Lawyer, a well-respected legal publication located in the Bay area, has shut down. According to LAObserved.com, California Lawyer has shuttered…

Two Former Lawyers Added to Forbes 400 List

Summary: The Forbes 400 List of wealthiest Americans adds two new members with J.D.'s. Forbes released its list of the 400 wealthiest…

Uber Files Appeal Against Drivers Being Classified as Employees

Summary: Uber Technologies does not agree with the judge’s certification of a class of drivers to be employees and is…