Business
A plan to resolve the state’s homeowners insurance crisis was blasted by an L.A. consumer group but defended by California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara.
Sept. 17, 2024
Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just as the Federal Reserve considers how much to cut its key interest rate.
World & Nation
Friends of American protester Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was shot to death during a West Bank protest, fear no one will be held accountable for her slaying.
Sept. 9, 2024
California
Los Angeles County Superior Court Presiding Judge Samantha P. Jessner issued a general order Thursday allowing electronic recording devices in more court proceedings due to a court reporter shortage.
Sept. 5, 2024
Trump and Vance claim that tariffs are paid by foreign companies and that economists are divided on the topic. They’re wrong on both counts
Sept. 4, 2024
2024 Consumer Attorneys of Southern California
While consumer protection cases have been on an overall decline over most of the past decade, there was an increase in general consumer protection cases, class action cases, TCPA cases and data breach cases last year.
Aug. 25, 2024
A landmark year in consumer protection, the state has almost two dozen laws that will go into effect, impacting several sectors.
Hollywood Inc.
Stephen Small, a former talent agent and president of Emmett’s Convergence Entertainment, has been placed on the WGA’s “strike list” after failing to post a surety bond following nonpayment for crews on recent film projects
Aug. 15, 2024
Stocks rose after data showed the U.S. economy is holding up better than expected, with particular credit going to the country’s shoppers.
Opinion
Legislation from State Sen. Scott Wiener would introduce standards for product safety testing and liability.
Aug. 8, 2024