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Swifties’ Ticketmaster lawsuit moves forward, Robinhood faces claims its prediction markets are illegal sports betting, and a judge strikes down Santa Ana’s short-term rental ban under CEQA.

9th Circuit overturns insider trading conviction over juror bias, Musk-OpenAI trial split into two phases, Judge allows sensitive evidence in соц media addiction cases

OC judge finds DA Todd Spitzer violated the Racial Justice Act, J&J talc bellwether trial stays on track, and Uber faces continued liability risk despite a $5K verdict.

LA City Attorney defends return-to-office mandate amid union dispute, rideshare drivers sue Uber over Prop 22 appeals, and a California court weighs limits on overturning labor arbitration awards.

Girardi Keese trustee proposes a $2 million sale of its litigation claims against Erika Girardi ahead of an April 23 auction, Palisades Fire plaintiffs push to add 83 more late claimants before a May 20 hearing, and a federal judge signals that class certification in a Wells Fargo cash sweep lawsuit won't be straightforward.

Public defenders warn RJA caseloads are overwhelming the system, an appeals court disqualifies a Riverside judge over bias concerns, L.A. emerges as the nation’s hub for e-commerce class actions, and Newsom appoints more judges.

Eastman to appeal disbarment over 2020 election role; SF judge lets key malpractice claims proceed in $8M trust dispute; GRSM adds 5 partners in NorCal expansion

A conviction reversed over juror bias rules, EFF pushes AGs to probe Google subpoena notices, and Davis Polk expands to L.A. with a key hire.

Judge may split Musk-OpenAI trial after surprise closed hearing. State Bar charges 3 lawyers over AI-generated fake citations. PG&E agrees to $80M Mosquito Fire settlement.

Uber faces liability ruling in assault MDL; DAs back tougher parole rules for child predators; Jury awards $31M in law firm ownership fight

Court blocks sanction vs SF public defender • Youth climate case fails at 9th Circuit • Extradition denied over Google Translate evidence + safety concerns

9th Cir. judge blasts immigration appeals as delay tactic • Lawsuit claims AI secretly recorded patient visits • California lawyers rally against Trump orders targeting firms

A judge blocks DHS migrant advisals as coercive, lawmakers advance a major antitrust bill targeting Big Tech, and courts weigh limits on license plate surveillance.

Trump eyes Harmeet Dhillon for No. 3 DOJ role • CA Supreme Court weighs sanctions over AI errors by prosecutors • SF law firms drive downtown rebound

DOJ revives challenge to CA egg laws, 9th Circuit limits use of issue preclusion in arbitration disputes, and Judge Roger Benitez joins ADR Services after retirement.

Border Patrol ordered to justify stops, L.A. courts scrap the PI hub, and Gibson Dunn loses a partner pay fight

Courts scramble to recruit judges amid rising retirements; Musk blocked from punitive damages in OpenAI case; Mao confidant’s archives stay at Stanford

Honda wins part of braking defect class action as jury rejects contract claims but deadlocks on California issue. OC attorney urges rescinding award to judge tied to informant scandal. And King & Wood expands to LA amid shifting global legal markets.

California courts are reshaping oversight, online arbitration, and Big Tech liability. A new ruling boosts sheriff watchdog powers, a judge questions hidden checkout terms, and key defense experts are barred in social media addiction litigation.

A $6M verdict against Meta & Google tests “addictive design” liability, California’s judicial watchdog targets retired judges, and State Farm faces new racketeering claims in fire litigation.

Musk challenges verdict over “bizarre” blue-ink $4.20 jury entry • Judge rejects bid to move malpractice case after “hot mic” mistrial

Jury hits Meta & Google with $6M in social media addiction case; Judge lets new Meta copyright claim proceed—blasts counsel; L.A. judge may lift discovery freeze in $828M abuse case

Legal reform bills advance as Uber fight looms; SF Public Defender sanctioned $26K in contempt case; Judge rejects ballot name challenge in OC race

$59.5M Cosby verdict in civil sex abuse case • Musk fraud ruling raises new legal questions • CA Chief Justice warns of threats, funding gaps & federal clash

Nike wins $11M in a counterfeit sneaker case, DOJ proposes rule to pause state bar probes of federal lawyers, and L.A. Bar president warns attacks on judges threaten the rule of law.