Tag: Attorney

Rob Bonta Confirmed As Attorney General Of CA

CALIFORNIA—On Thursday, April 22, the California legislature approved state lawmaker Rob Bonta as the state's next attorney general. Bonta tweeted after he was confirmed: "Big news!...

How To Know When You’re Dealing With A Settlement Mill

UNITED STATES—Several high-powered and widely advertised legal firms handle personal injury cases with a surprising sleight of hand. Rather than helping their clients get...

San Jose Attorney, Rick Doyle Dies From Cancer

SAN JOSE—On Sunday, August 23, Rick Doyle, former San Jose City Attorney, died at age 65 from cancer. Doyle had been city attorney since...

Former Assemblyman Pleads Guilty To Money Laundering From BART Projects

SAN FRANCISCO—An ex-politician from California pleaded guilty to money laundering in San Francisco federal court on Thursday, December 5. Terrance Patrick Goggin, 76, is a...

“Suits” Ushers In Season 7!

HOLLYWOOD—When we last left off on the legal drama “Suits,” Mike Ross found a way to get himself out of that dicey situation to...

California Supreme Court Halts Proposition 66 Appeals

SAN FRANCISCO—During the November election, voters faced two measures pertaining to the death penalty: Proposition 62, which would terminate the death penalty and require inmates to provide...

Public Defender Claim In BART Attack Case Rejected

SAN FRANCISCO—The trial for a suspect in a BART station attack started on Thursday, December 1. San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi, who is representing the...

$50,000 Reward For Suspect Who Killed James Gilliland Jr.

SAN FRANCISCO—A $50,000 reward has been offered with information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect responsible for fatally shooting San Francisco...

Emma Zhou Sues San Francisco For Negligence

SAN FRANCISCO—Emma Zhou, 36, suffered injuries leading to paralysis below the waist after being struck by a falling tree branch in Washington Square, according...

SFPD Releases Statement After Receiving DA’s Letter

SAN FRANCISCO—Police Chief Greg Suhr of the San Francisco Police Department received a letter from District Attorney George Gascon on Wednesday, March 30 concerning...