Opinion
Courts can excuse individuals who shoot someone if they feel threatened. But do they feel threatened because of unconscious bias?
UCLA Sports
Under Armour will pay UCLA $67.491 million to settle the school’s lawsuit against the sports apparel giant, which terminated a 15-year, $280-million deal.
Despite some criticism from UCLA fans over football coaching the past few years, athletic director Martin Jarmond’s contract was extended.
California
Attorney Nathan Hochman has “broad-based support” across many groups of potential L.A. County voters in his race against Dist. Atty. George Gascón, according to a new UC Berkeley poll cosponsored by The Times.
A lawsuit brought by UCLA that seeks more than $200 million in damages from Under Armour for backing out of an agreement will move forward.
Sports
UCLA’s athletic department Tuesday announced a partnership with Jordan Brand and Nike to replace Under Armour.
Under Armour has informed UCLA that it wants to terminate the $280-million deal the apparel maker signed with the school in 2016.
UCLA is suing Under Armour for more than $200 million but doesn’t have sufficient time to find a new apparel outfitter for the 2020-21 year.
Voters have a choice between Dist. Atty. George GascĂłn and challenger Nathan Hochman, two experienced attorneys with vastly different visions for criminal justice in L.A. County.
In its lawsuit, UCLA alleges that Under Armour defrauded the school by embellishing its financial standing before securing a record $280-million contract with the Bruins.