Judicial Profile
Rodney King riots set Judge Amanda Park on path to the bench
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For retired judge Daniel Ramirez, mediation is about finding peace
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How Sacks Glazier is shaping California trust and estate law
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Privilege survives AI only if lawyers do their job
Heppner fired ...
By Arnold P. PeterCalifornia State Bar's proposed AI ethics rules put attorneys on notice
COPRAC's proposed rule changes would require California a...
By Daniel ButlerNew guidance, proposed rule changes on generative AI in legal practice
The State Bar of California's updated guidance and propos...
By Susie Dent
Special Coverage
Government
Legislators rush to get rideshare bill on Newsom's desk by Thursday
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders announced a broader $11.25 billion housing bond package, including $10 billion for a...
Today's News
Environmental & Energy
Center for Biological Diversity sues NOAA Fisheries over delay in protecting sunflower sea star
By Alicia Alvarez
The conservation group argues NOAA Fisheries missed a statutory deadline after proposing protections in 2023, despite finding the species faces a risk of ext...
Intellectual Property
BMW seeks to block Zync's ITC trade secrets case despite 'mandatory laws' exception
By Daniel Schrager
A federal judge is weighing whether a Munich forum-selection clause bars startup Zync Inc. from pursuing a trade secrets complaint against BMW before the U.S...
Environmental & Energy
Carson residents push for new bellwether trial in warehouse fire litigation
By Devon Belcher
The proposal comes after a jury awarded 24 bellwether plaintiffs $8.8 million in February, a verdict now under attack through post-trial motions. Defendants ...
Beyond her written opinions and courtroom work, Irion became one of California's most active judicial educators and ambassadors for civic engagement.
Torts/Personal Injury
PG&E settles wrongful death lawsuit days after jury is seated
By Alicia Alvarez
The settlement was announced after a jury was seated in San Francisco Superior Court.
Labor/Employment
Uber board sued by shareholders over sexual assault liability and compliance risks
By Daniel Schrager
The suit comes after Uber suffered losses in the first two bellwether proceedings in the federal sexual assault multidistrict litigation and seeks governance...
Columns
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
California should lead on competition while Washington falters
By Gene Kimmelman
As federal antitrust enforcement falters and monopolies tighten their grip on the economy, California's COMPETE Act aims to cl...
Insurance
9th Circuit confirms use of extrinsic evidence in interpreting insurance policies
By Kirk A. Pasich
Insurance coverage disputes always start with questions about the interpretation of insurance policies. But despite decades of...
International Law
When the goalposts move: Rethinking dispute strategy in Mexico
By Ilan Katz
Mexico's ongoing judicial reforms are reshaping how foreign investors think about risk, enforcement and dispute resolution.
Verdicts & Settlements
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| Premises Liability | Richard Vega v. Walmart Inc. | $2,091,369 |
| Auto v. Pedestrian | Roosevelt Johnson v. Autozo... | $1,300,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Keaton Hall, Michael S. Mye... | $1,000,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Ruthie Weaver, an individua... | $927,501 |
| Construction Site Accident | Shalini Sharma v. ARS Aleut... | $925,000 |
On the Move
Hall Benefits Law, LLC.
Scott E. Galbreath joined Hall Benefits Law, LLC. as a partner in Sacramento.
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Community News
LACBA's "Outstanding Jurist Award" honoree Superior Court Judge Alan B. Honeycutt and wife, Janie Honeycutt
Superior Court Judges Robert B. Broadbelt and LACBA’s “Philip H. Lam Diversity Impact Award” honoree Elizabeth L. Bradley
LACBA’s “Shattuck-Price Outstanding Lawyer Award” honoree Mark D. Rosenbaum of Public Counsel and San Bernardino Deputy Public Defender Anthony V. Costanzo, also a LACBA trustee
Superior Court Judges Melinda B. Porter and Karen A. Gauff
Robert Tome, LACBA’s 2026-27 President-Elect Theresa A. Leets and Mary D. Tome of California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
LACBA 2026-27's President of the Barristers Martin Martin F. Hirshland of Dykema Gossett PLLC, Vice President Shehnaz M. Bhujwala of Boucher LLP, President-elect Adam B. Korn of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP and Assistant Vice President Sarah E. Kelly-Kilgore of Holland & Knight LLP
LACBA trustees Lydia G. Liberio of Westminster, Gabriel G. Green of Buchalter and Carolin K. Shining of Shining Law Inc.
Jones Day attorneys Sarah G. Conway, a LACBA trustee, and Katherine J. Blair, LACBA Assistant Vice President
Erin M. Joyce of Erin Joyce Law and Jeffery J. Daar of Daar & Newman, a LACBA trustee
ADR Services Inc.’s mediator (Ret.) Judge Stephen P. Pfahler and Director of Market Development Chelsea Mangel
Southwestern Law School Adjunct Professor Jonathan L. Marcus and Orange County Superior Court Judge Susel B. Carrillo-Orellana
Arin R. Scapa of Boucher LLP, ADR Services Inc.’s mediators (Ret.) Appellate Justice Thomas L. Willhite Jr. and Patrick M. Kelly
(Ret.) Judge Zaven V. Sinanian of Signature Resolution, Boris Treyzon of ACTS Law LLP and (Ret.) Judge Stephanie M. Bowick of Signature Resolution
Alice L. Chen Smith of Yoka Smith LLP and Thomas P. Feher of Thomas Feher Mediation PC
LACBA’s Vice President Eric A. Altoon of Law offices of Eric A. Altoon and Brian H. Newman of Dykema Gossett PLLC
LACBA’s Treasurer and honoree Jeff S. Westerman of Ahdoot & Wolfson PC and Merete E. Rietveld of Los Angeles City Attorney's Office
Los Angeles Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Ricardo R. Ocampo and Judge Wendy Segall
(Ret.) Judge Carlos R. Moreno of JAMS and Alisa L. Sandoval of Richardson|Ober
James E. Blancarte of Blancarte Law APC and Superior Court Judge Veronica Ramos
Deputy District Attorney Shiraz Khalid, Linda McDonnell and Superior Court Judge Gary Tokumori
Superior Court Chief Communications and External Affairs Officer Rob Oftring; Judges Karine Mkrtchyan, Jana M. Seng, Ricardo R. Ocampo and E. Carlos Dominguez
Carmen Y. Mussig of CopperPoint Insurance Company and LACBA trustee Robert E. Mussig of Sheppard
Jason W. Kearnaghan of Sheppard, Stephanie L. Kearnaghan, LACBA trustee Robert E. Mussig of Sheppard and Carmen Y. Mussig of CopperPoint Insurance Company
ADR Services Inc.’s founder and president Lucie Barron and mediator (Ret.) Judge Paul A. Bacigalupo
LACBA’s Senior Vice President-Elect Douglas N. Silverstein of Kesluk Silverstein Jacob & Morrison and MyKhanh P. Shelton of ADR Services Inc.
Los Angeles Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Ricardo R. Ocampo swearing in LACBA’s Officers Officer and Board of Trustee for the 2026-27 bar year
LACBA’s 2025-26 President Jeffrey B. Margulies of Norton Rose Fulbright and “Philip H. Lam Diversity Impact Award” honoree Superior Court Judge Elizabeth L. Bradley
LACBA’s 2025-26 President Jeffrey B. Margulies of Norton Rose Fulbright and “Outstanding Jurist Award” honoree Superior Court Judge Alan B. Honeycutt
LACBA’s 2025-26 President Jeffrey B. Margulies of Norton Rose Fulbright and “Shattuck-Price Outstanding Lawyer Award” honoree Mark D. Rosenbaum of Public Counsel
(Ret.) Judge James R. Brandlin and Commissioner Haaris M. Syed
(Ret.) Judge Paul A. Bacigalupo of ADR Services Inc., LACBA's trustees Angela A. Zanin of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP and Vito A. Costanzo of Holland & Knight LLP, and Ebrahim Amiri, Chair Electrical Engineer at California State University Long Beach
The Los Angeles County Bar Association installed Theresa A. Leets as president for 2026-27 and Martin F. Hirshland as president of the Barristers during its annual Installation & Awards Dinner, while honoring judges, attorneys and legal advocates for service to the profession and public.
Daily Appellate Report
Criminal Law and Procedure
McCarthy v. Hernandez
Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act barred habeas relief because no clearly established Supreme Court precedent required a jury instruction on attenuation of post-Miranda confes...