#oakland-attorney

[ follow ]
#civil-rights
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
16 hours ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
fromKqed
1 week ago
US politics

How a Bay Area Attorney Aims to Hold US Agents Accountable for Violence in Minneapolis | KQED

Legal claims filed against federal agents for alleged abuse during immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
16 hours ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

How a Bay Area Attorney Aims to Hold US Agents Accountable for Violence in Minneapolis | KQED

Legal claims filed against federal agents for alleged abuse during immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.
Remote teams
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

Two days in the office a month? L.A. city attorney candidates tussle over telework

Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto and challenger Marissa Roy have opposing views on office attendance policies for city attorneys.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
11 hours ago

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
22 hours ago

'OPD rendered no aid': Marvin Boomer's loved ones slam police and CHP in legal filing

Oakland police allegedly failed to assist a crash survivor while her boyfriend lay dead, leading to a legal claim of negligence.
#sheryl-davis
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
Mission District

Day Around the Bay: Sheryl Davis Delays Arraignment, Plans to Plead Not Guilty

fromsfist.com
5 days ago
Fundraising

Sheryl Davis, Human Rights Commission Director and Dream Keeper Chief Under Breed, Arrested on Felony Charges

Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Day Around the Bay: Sheryl Davis Delays Arraignment, Plans to Plead Not Guilty

Sheryl Davis plans to plead not guilty to charges of misappropriating $4.6 million in city funds, delaying her arraignment until May 6.
Fundraising
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Sheryl Davis, Human Rights Commission Director and Dream Keeper Chief Under Breed, Arrested on Felony Charges

Sheryl Davis faces criminal charges for misappropriation of public funds and perjury amid ethics violations related to her role in city initiatives.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

S.F. ex-human rights boss Sheryl Davis pleads not guilty, postpones arraignment

Sheryl Davis faces felony charges for misappropriating funds and plans to plead not guilty on May 6.
Law
fromBoston.com
8 hours ago

Melrose man charged with stealing hundreds of thousands from clients, prosecutors say

A Melrose lawyer faces multiple charges for embezzling client funds and practicing law while suspended.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
18 hours ago

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's request for extensive applicant data from public universities in California and 16 other states.
SF politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
1 day ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
#deportation
fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago
SF parents

Southern California sisters face losing mom to brain cancer, father to deportation

A Big Bear handyman faces deportation while his wife battles Stage 4 brain cancer, prompting their daughters to seek legal assistance.
fromNewsday
2 days ago
Left-wing politics

Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel of judges weighing his appeal

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers seek Judge Bove's recusal from his deportation appeal due to potential conflict of interest from Bove's past Justice Department role.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago

Southern California sisters face losing mom to brain cancer, father to deportation

A Big Bear handyman faces deportation while his wife battles Stage 4 brain cancer, prompting their daughters to seek legal assistance.
Left-wing politics
fromNewsday
2 days ago

Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel of judges weighing his appeal

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers seek Judge Bove's recusal from his deportation appeal due to potential conflict of interest from Bove's past Justice Department role.
#homicide
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
Boston food

Homicide Suspect Arrested Five Months After East Bay Jail Released Him By Mistake

fromSFGATE
3 days ago
East Bay (California)

Married Bay Area man accused of 3rd killing to be with girlfriend

fromsfist.com
1 day ago
Boston food

Homicide Suspect Arrested Five Months After East Bay Jail Released Him By Mistake

fromSFGATE
3 days ago
East Bay (California)

Married Bay Area man accused of 3rd killing to be with girlfriend

Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Brooklyn Bar Association celebrates borough's Asian-American legal community | amNewYork

Lunar New Year celebration in Brooklyn honors achievements of Asian-American legal professionals and recognizes growing cultural significance in New York.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

HellaFunny showcases diverse comedic talent from People of Color in Oakland, promoting inclusivity and cultural connection through humor.
#murder
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
SOMA, SF

San Francisco woman convicted in gruesome killing of roommate over unpaid rent

fromsfist.com
2 days ago
SOMA, SF

8 Years on, SF Woman Convicted of the Grisly Murder and Dismemberment of Roommate Who Wouldn't Leave

California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Third homicide charge added for NorCal double murder suspect, prosecutors say

Howard Wang faces a third murder charge for the 2024 killing of Chengli Li, with potential life imprisonment if convicted.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
SOMA, SF

San Francisco woman convicted in gruesome killing of roommate over unpaid rent

fromsfist.com
2 days ago
SOMA, SF

8 Years on, SF Woman Convicted of the Grisly Murder and Dismemberment of Roommate Who Wouldn't Leave

California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Third homicide charge added for NorCal double murder suspect, prosecutors say

Howard Wang faces a third murder charge for the 2024 killing of Chengli Li, with potential life imprisonment if convicted.
fromFortune
3 days 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
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-Ed | Revisiting More Black Male Judges, the Collegial Effect, Public Perceptions and Paths Forward | amNewYork

Increased representation of Black judges leads to fairer judicial outcomes and reduces racial disparities in sentencing.
US Elections
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Media Seek Access to Secret Warrants in Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Case | KQED

Sheriff Bianco obtained warrants to investigate ballot discrepancies in Riverside County, but the investigation is currently on hold due to legal challenges.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Prosecutors ask Appeal Court to overturn bail for Ontario lawyer in Ryan Wedding case | CBC News

Prosecutors argue an Ontario judge erred in granting bail to a lawyer accused of advising a murder in a drug smuggling case.
San Francisco
fromKqed
4 days ago

San Francisco Leaders Propose New Law Requiring Police to ID ICE Agents | KQED

San Francisco's sanctuary city policy enhances public safety and trust by limiting local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration operations.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

VIDEO: San Leandro officers 'dump' homeless man in Oakland; I-Team questions PD supervisor

San Leandro police handcuffed a homeless man and abandoned him in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 04.03.26 - Above the Law

The Department of Justice may become more aligned with Donald Trump's influence following leadership changes.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 days ago

Legal services provider 8am and NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers announce partnership

8am partners with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, gaining naming rights for a premium lounge at Raymond James Stadium.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
#california
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California is a sanctuary state. Its public pensions invest in companies working with ICE

California's pension funds have invested over $2.7 billion in companies contracting with ICE and DHS, raising concerns about alignment with state values.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

California's top lawyer explains why he hasn't sued Kalshi like Nevada and Arizona

California's Attorney General emphasizes state sovereignty in regulating prediction markets amid ongoing legal battles across the US.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California is a sanctuary state. Its public pensions invest in companies working with ICE

California's pension funds have invested over $2.7 billion in companies contracting with ICE and DHS, raising concerns about alignment with state values.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

California's top lawyer explains why he hasn't sued Kalshi like Nevada and Arizona

California's Attorney General emphasizes state sovereignty in regulating prediction markets amid ongoing legal battles across the US.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Bay Area lawyers in Washington DC for Supreme Court birthright citizenship case

"What's at issue is can the president rewrite the Constitution. And basically we are arguing that birthright citizenship is clearly stated in the 14th Amendment and that the Supreme Court actually already decided this issue in 1898," Kohli says.
Social justice
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Law School Graduates Gifted $10K For Finishing Law School - Above the Law

Anonymous donors gifted $10,000 to each of the 154 graduates of Indiana University Bloomington Maurer School of Law to alleviate student loan debt.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Former SF human rights commissioner, nonprofit executive director arrested, DA Jenkins says

Sheryl Davis and James Spingola face multiple charges for financial conflicts of interest related to city contracts exceeding $8.5 million.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Former executive director of San Francisco city department arrested

Davis allegedly directed more than $4.5 million to Collective Impact from the Dream Keeper Initiative, a city program that distributes arts and culture grants to the Black community, the DA said.
Non-profit organizations
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

In-House Counsel Come Out In Support Of Biglaw Firms Fighting The Trump Administration - Above the Law

Executive Orders deter law firms from engaging with the legal system due to fear of federal retaliation.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day 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.
Mission District
from48 hills
1 day ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

S.F. Ethics Commission will weigh in on Lurie-Trump phone records

Mayor Daniel Lurie faces scrutiny for not disclosing records of his call with President Trump regarding federal agent deployment.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

San Leandro police chief investigated for hit and run: Here's why she hasn't been charged

Daffani Ryan described the moment of impact, stating, 'Like a shotgun. Oh, yeah. It was really-, it scared me. We got off at the next exit so that I can calm down.'
California
Law
fromABA Journal
1 day ago

15 attorney killings remain unsolved, Baja California Bar Association says

Fifteen attorney killings in Baja California remain unsolved, raising concerns about safety and police response.
#immigration
fromURL Media
3 days ago
Law

For Asian Immigrants in NYC, Legal Help Remains Out of Reach With Life-Altering Consequences

US politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Fired judge goes to the border, searching for what he missed on the bench

Jeremiah Johnson, an immigration judge, was fired and chose to explore the U.S.-Mexico border to understand the immigrant experience better.
Law
fromURL Media
3 days ago

For Asian Immigrants in NYC, Legal Help Remains Out of Reach With Life-Altering Consequences

Mohan's deportation highlights systemic issues in immigration legal services for Asian immigrants in New York City.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Former mayoral staffer sues Oakland, says she was fired for blowing the whistle

Leigh Hanson filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination after raising concerns about unethical behavior involving then-Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins and a city contractor.
California
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Man Charged In East Bay Hit-and-Run With Prior Conviction Skips Bail, Disappears

A Richmond man charged with murder in a fatal hit-and-run failed to appear in court, leading to a $1 million bench warrant for his arrest.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Mom who brutally tortured, killed boy is denied resentencing. Under state law, she can try again

Pearl Fernandez has been denied resentencing for the murder of her son Gabriel for the second time, frustrating his relatives.
fromABA Journal
2 days ago

Legal industry is expanding its office footprint, new report finds

For the first time in three years, more law firms are planning to expand their office footprint, rather than contract, according to a new report from commercial real estate brokerage CBRE.
Law
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Oakland made a big financial mistake failing to collect business taxes, audit finds

Oakland failed to collect owed business taxes, exacerbating financial crises and limiting revenue needed for essential services.
#public-defender
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Judge fines San Francisco public defender for contempt after he refuses to take new cases

San Francisco's public defender was fined for rejecting cases due to overwhelming workload and insufficient staffing, impacting the justice system.
Law
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
#san-mateo-county
SF parents
fromPadailypost
4 days 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.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

San Mateo County faces major budget shortfall, sues CA for $100M owed

San Mateo County faces severe financial trouble without additional state funding due to a $20 million refund and a dispute over Vehicle License Fee revenue.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
4 days 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.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

San Mateo County faces major budget shortfall, sues CA for $100M owed

San Mateo County faces severe financial trouble without additional state funding due to a $20 million refund and a dispute over Vehicle License Fee revenue.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 days ago

2 government attorneys resign over use of fake AI citations

Two New Orleans attorneys resigned after using AI to create fake case citations in a court filing, leading to sanctions from a federal judge.
fromShore News Network - The Latest Breaking, Viral and Trending News
23 hours ago

Federal judge allows parts of discrimination lawsuit against NYC agency to proceed

The lawsuit was filed by Deshanae L. Brown, who alleges she was subjected to discrimination based on her race, sex, and disability, citing violations of federal and state laws including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Law
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

As 3 Oakland homeless shelters close, city and residents question outcomes

The 3rd & Peralta tiny-home shelter is closing due to funding issues and poor outcomes, despite some residents wanting to stay.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

Lawyers search for Epstein survivors for Bank of America $72.5m settlement

Bank of America settled for $72.5 million over allegations of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, impacting around 75 women.
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Defense attorney says DA Rosen used Stanford protester case to solicit campaign donations

Judge Kelley Paul is considering whether to remove District Attorney Jeff Rosen from retrying five activists accused of vandalism, due to allegations of campaign fundraising misconduct.
California
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

DLA Piper Headed To Trial Over Firing Of Mom-To-Be - Above the Law

DLA Piper faces trial over allegations of firing an associate for taking maternity leave, challenging its employment practices and discrimination claims.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Thousands turn out for Oakland No Kings march

Thousands protested across the U.S. against authoritarianism, with Oakland's No Kings march being one of the largest events, attracting 20,000 participants.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Retiring Partners Should Relinquish Prized Offices - Above the Law

Retiring partners often give up prime offices to accommodate rising lawyers, despite potential disputes over office locations and sizes.
Law
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Lawyers alarmed by immigration judge's 'atrocious' questions for gay asylum seekers

A federal immigration judge questioned a gay Iranian asylum seeker extensively about his same-sex relationship, raising concerns about LGBTQ+ asylum claims under the Trump administration.
fromJezebel
23 hours ago

It Ends With Disappointment in the Legal System

The trial isn't going forward, not because the defendants did nothing wrong but because the court determined Blake Lively was an independent contractor, not an employee.
Law
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

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
2 days 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.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Justin Baldoni's lawyer says defendants are very good people' as Blake Lively lawsuit narrows

Most of Blake Lively's claims against Justin Baldoni were dismissed by a federal judge, affirming the defendants' innocence regarding sexual harassment allegations.
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

The Lawyer Who Never Went Home - Above the Law

He was always tired. Not the kind of tired you fix with a weekend off, but the kind that settles into your bones. Conversations with him felt rushed, as if he were always somewhere else mentally.
Law
Law
fromBoston.com
2 days 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.
#doj
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
Law
fromemptywheel
6 days ago

Harmeet Dhillon's Minion Confirms She Lied about the Eighth Circuit - emptywheel

Josh Zuckerman, a young lawyer, is involved in prosecuting the Don Lemon case amid controversies within the DOJ's Civil Rights Division.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
Law
fromemptywheel
6 days ago

Harmeet Dhillon's Minion Confirms She Lied about the Eighth Circuit - emptywheel

Josh Zuckerman, a young lawyer, is involved in prosecuting the Don Lemon case amid controversies within the DOJ's Civil Rights Division.
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Biglaw Firm Doubles Down On Pro Bono, And Lets The Billable Chips Fall Where They May - Above the Law

I'm incredibly proud of the firm and what we've accomplished in the last year. We had certainly, the year before, a historic year financially, and this year was also historic in being one of our best financial years in history.
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.01.26 - Above the Law

Trump is involved in legal matters, including birthright citizenship arguments and a recent criminal conviction.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Has Legal Industry Upheaval Changed Your Career Goals? - Above the Law

Law firms are seeking reader input on career goals amid AI-driven uncertainty.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Morning Docket: 03.30.26 - Above the Law

AI associates should not be blamed for failures, raising questions about their necessity.
#legal-blogs
Law
from48 hills
1 week ago

Judge sanctions public defender in case that raises critical issues about criminal justice - 48 hills

Public Defender Mano Raju was fined $26,000 for refusing cases due to overwhelming workloads, highlighting systemic issues in public defense funding.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

People Often Confuse One Attorney For Another - Above the Law

Lawyers can minimize mistaken identity issues by clarifying their location and practicing due diligence in communication.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 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
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 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.
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.
Law
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Alameda County public defender challenges judge over lack of Black jurors

An Oakland woman facing misdemeanor charges faced trial with an all-white jury after Black prospective jurors were excused for hardships, prompting her defense attorney to request a new jury panel.
Law
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Why So Many Legal Courts in S.F.? | KQED

San Francisco concentrates multiple levels of state and federal courts in one location, including Superior Court, U.S. District Court, Court of Appeals, and California Supreme Court, which is unusual compared to other states where courts are typically dispersed across state capitals or larger cities.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Ex-East Bay attorney convicted of sexually abusing three girls

A former Walnut Creek attorney was convicted of 24 counts of sexually abusing three girls under age 14 and possessing over 600 child sexual abuse images, facing multiple life sentences.
Law
fromFindLaw Blogs
2 months ago

FindLaw Legal Blogs - FindLaw

FindLaw's Legal Blogs provide legal news, information, tips, and resources for both consumers and legal professionals, with newsletter subscription available.
[ Load more ]