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Judicial Profile
Superior Court Judge Annabelle G. Cortez brings rhythm of justice to DREAM Court
MCLE
Red tape or green future? Unpacking California's climate disclosure laws and the pushback
As the federal government retreats from climate regulatio...
By Callon A. Green, Elizabeth Haskins, Noelle E. WootenWhy immigration enforcement is changing the way California works
Immigration crackdowns post-2025 have made compliance a ...
By Maxine D. Bayley, Michael S. BernickCharacter evidence simplified: CORPSE, COD and COW
Attorneys often struggle with character evidence frequent...
By Jackson Lucky
Special Coverage
Civil Litigation
LA Courts mull court closures to serve public with kiosks, storefronts
By Laurinda Keys
A recent survey reveals public support for replacing aging courthouses with community-based service centers, as officials seek...
Special Reports
The Resolution Issue 2025
An annual statewide roundup of neutrals focusing on mediations, arbitrations and dispute resolutions.
Today's News
State Bar & Bar Associations
California Supreme Court appoints new trustees, bar exam officials
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The California Supreme Court has appointed Ryan Harrison to the State Bar Board of Trustees and named Juliane Smith and Joshua Montgomery to the Committee of...
Criminal
Trump's FCPA freeze casts uncertainty over corporate bribery cases
By Craig Anderson
An executive order by President Trump pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement has defense lawyers and companies reassessing their compliance and le...
Environmental & Energy
$1.6M in fees awarded in Lunada Bay case, $4M was asked
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Judge awards $1.6M in attorney fees in the Lunada Bay beach access case, but at least two plaintiffs' counsel may appeal.
Judges and Judiciary
Orange County judge who killed wife is suspended from the bench
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Jeffrey M. Ferguson faces 40 years to life for killing Sheryl Ferguson when he is sentenced on June 13.
Los Angeles judge voids Pomona's $500-a-day fine on Regency Outdoor Advertising, ruling it an illegal penalty in billboard dispute.
Labor/Employment, Government
Senate backs bill requiring employers to disclose worker surveillance tools
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A new bill from Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, D-Los Angeles would require California employers to publicly report how they electronically monitor workers. Supp...
Columns
Environmental & Energy
Red tape or green future? Unpacking California's climate disclosure laws and the pushback
By Noelle E. Wooten, Elizabeth Haskins
As the federal government retreats from climate regulation, California steps up with sweeping disclosure laws requiring large ...
How big tech defends algorithmic addiction in the name of the First Amendment.
Technology
AI takes center stage in the legal battle over digital creativity
By Schuyler M. Moore
AI developments are rapidly reshaping the legal landscape, with key issues like copyright infringement, trademark misuse, defa...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Defamation | Jesus Fonseca v. Wal-Mart A... | $34,700,249 |
| Consumer Protection | In re Arthur J. Gallagher D... | $21,000,000 |
| Breach of Contract | Doe Sales Executive v. Roe ... | $6,215,228 |
| Excessive Force | Susan Peck, Courtney Mono, ... | $5,753,600 |
| Negligent Supervision | Carlos Delgado, et al. v. A... | $4,925,000 |
| Retaliation | Daniel Ridge v. Alameda Hea... | $2,455,000 |
| Unfair Business Practices | Federal Trade Commission v.... | $2,013,000 |
| Auto v. Pedestrian | Ricardo Juarez Perez v. Ash... | $1,250,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Mitzi Castillo, individuall... | $1,200,000 |
| Malpractice | Trinity Kennard v. County o... | $600,000 |
On the Move
Civica Law Group, APC
Adrianna Corrado Paige joined Civica Law Group, APC as a partner in Irvine. The move was Mar. 26, 2025.
Details
Civica Law Group APC has 12 attorneys in Irvine. Among the law firm's key practice areas are Code Enforcement, Municipal Litigation, Nuisance Abatement, Substandard Housing, Government Tort Liability. The firm’s website is https://CIVICALAW.COM
Address
4000 Barranca Pkwy , Irvine CA 92606 United States
T:
(949) 339-5119
F:
(949) 335-1701
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Daily Appellate Report
Contracts, Tax
Nazaryan v. Femtometrix
Civil litigation privilege did not bar breach of contract claim predicated on defendants' fraudulent characterization of settlement stock as non-employee compensation.
Disability Discrimination
Amended Opinion: The Ohio House LLC v. City of Costa Mesa
Living facility's disparate-treatment claim failed because the differential treatment imposed under the City's ordinances facially benefitted the protected class.
Consumer Law
Amended Opinion: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Cashcall, Inc.
Consumer lender failed to argue constitutional right to jury trial violation when it proceeded with a bench trial in the first phase of trial.
Civil Procedure, Administrative Agencies
Fallon v. Dudek
In social security context, district court properly refused revisiting its evaluation of medical experts' opinions settled in its first opinion and not part of remand proceedings under th...
Securities, Arbitration
Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. v. Mitchell
Because purported Ponzi scheme victims were not Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) member's customers, FINRA mandatory arbitration requirement was inapplicable.