Legal Roundup
Attorney General Bonta: U.S. Supreme Court Should Uphold Louisiana’s Revised Congressional Map
California Attorney General Rob Bonta , as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, joined an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of Louisiana’s revised congressional map, which includes two majority-Black districts.
California Department of Justice Investigating California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ), pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), is investigating and will independently review an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred in Fresno, California on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at approximately 12:25 p.m.
Daily Journal names Jason Linder a "Top White Collar Lawyer" once again
For the second consecutive year, Mayer Brown partner Jason Linder has been named a “Top White Collar Lawyer” by the Daily Journal.
Reed Smith’s Steve Sessa and Josh Love named among 2024’s top dealmakers by Variety
Global law firm Reed Smith announced that Steve Sessa and Josh Love, partners in its Global Entertainment and Media Industry Group, has been named to Variety’s Dealmakers Impact Report for 2024.
Kacey Riccomini on Navigating Political Speech in the Workplace
Thompson Coburn partner Kacey Riccomini recently joined the Good Morning, HR podcast with Mike Coffey to discuss managing political and social speech in the workplace in a time of heightened political division and social tension.
Golden Globe Foundation Grant Supports Southwestern Law School’s Entertainment & the Arts Legal Clinic
Southwestern Law School is honored to receive a 2024-2025 grant from the Golden Globe Foundation (GGF), supporting its Entertainment & the Arts Legal Clinic. As part of Southwestern’s nationally recognized Entertainment Law Program—ranked among the best in 2024 by Variety, Billboard, and The Hollywood Reporter—the Clinic provides pro bono legal services to independent filmmakers, writers, musicians, and other creators while preparing diverse and often first-generation law students for careers in the entertainment industry.
Immigrant Leaders at the University of California Secure Procedural Victory In Discrimination Lawsuit
The California Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a lower court to rule on the merits of a lawsuit filed against the University of California for discriminating against undocumented students enrolled at the university.
UC Irvine Law Honor Roll: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Incredible Partners in 2024
At UC Irvine School of Law, we are deeply grateful for the unwavering support and partnership of our distinguished collaborators.
Thank You and Happy Holidays | A Year-End Message to Friends of UC Irvine School of Law
2024 marked the 15th year since our first class of students arrived at UC Irvine School of Law in August 2009.
Journal of International Media & Entertainment Law Publishes Volume 10, Issue 2
The Journal of International Media & Entertainment Law is pleased to announce the publication of Volume 10, Issue 2. JIMEL, the scholarly journal of the Biederman Institute, is published in association with the American Bar Association’s Forum on Communications Law and the ABA’s Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries.
Variety Recognizes Eight Sheppard Mullin Entertainment Attorneys in 2024 Dealmakers Report
Eight Entertainment attorneys were recognized in Variety’s 2024 Dealmakers Impact Report.
Alumnus Christopher LoCascio (JD 2023) named 2024 Law-Review Award winner by Scribes
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Southwestern Law School’s Parris Academy for Excellence in Law & Leadership Welcomes Inspiring Guest Speakers
Southwestern Law School’s newly established Parris Academy for Excellence in Law & Leadership kicked off its inaugural year with a series of thought-provoking and inspiring presentations from three distinguished guest speakers: celebrated trial attorney R. Rex Parris ‘80, world traveler and entrepreneur Cassie De Pecol, and former Nixon White House Counsel John Dean.
McGuireWoods Lauded Again in Chambers Fintech Nationwide Rankings
McGuireWoods once again earned nationwide practice rankings in Chambers and Partners’ 2025 Fintech Guide, affirming its stature as a go-to adviser to leading financial technology companies and financial institutions.
UC Irvine Law Professor Robert S. Chang Helps Secure Preliminary Injunction Against Arkansas Laws Targeting Foreign Ownership of Property and Data Centers
University of California, Irvine School of Law Professor Robert S. Chang, executive director of the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality, helped to successfully secure for a client a preliminary injunction against two Arkansas laws restricting foreign ownership of agricultural land and from holding ownership in data centers in Arkansas.
Southwestern Law School Wins National Mock Trial Competition for Second Consecutive Year
Southwestern Law School’s Trial Advocacy Honors Program earned its second consecutive victory at the San Diego Defense Lawyers National Mock Trial Competition, held November 7-9, 2024, in San Diego.
Los Angeles and Orange County Offices Make LA Times Largest Law Firm Lists – JR Lanis, Phil Eskenazi Touted as “Legal Visionaries”
BakerHostetler’s Los Angeles and Orange County offices have been recognized as #55 and #22, respectively, on the LA Times Top Law Firms list in their counties per the November 2024 issue.
CILP Welcomes New Director of Strategic Communications
The Center for Immigration Law and Policy (CILP) at the UCLA School of Law is thrilled to welcome Sandra Hernandez as the new Director of Strategic Communications. Sandra has spent more than two decades in media, most recently as vice president of communications and media at MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund).
Franita Tolson formally installed as dean of the USC Gould School of Law
Franita Tolson had history on her mind as she was officially installed Thursday afternoon as dean of the USC Gould School of Law.
Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino Counties
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert following the Governor’s declaration of a state of emergency in response to this morning’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake felt throughout Northern California.