Special Reports
Judicial Profile
Commissioner Brad Fox finds resolution in a crowded courtroom
ADR Profile
Retired Judge John Pacheco puts listening at heart of mediation
MCLE
Is an algorithmic feed 'speech'? Courts are about to decide
As courts grapple with whether algorithmically generated ...
By Krista L. BaughmanBias is implicit in all AI, even legal AI
Attorneys who use AI must do so with their eyes wide open...
By Susan L. GreenbergRevisiting familiar assumptions about California arbitration
California courts and legislation have narrowed several l...
By Jillian London, Marissa Mulligan
Today's News
Criminal
California Senate advances courtroom access, 'Epstein loophole' bills
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Measures would protect media access to public proceedings, restrict secret immunity and anonymity agreements and curb abusive litigation against domestic vio...
Environmental & Energy
Proposition 45 opponents say existing CEQA reforms are working
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Critics of the business-backed initiative say California has already streamlined environmental review for housing and other development and warn Proposition ...
Criminal
Legal experts split on D.A.'s retreat from felony charges against LAPD officer
By Skyler Romero
Nathan Hochman says reducing 16 felony eavesdropping charges against an LAPD officer protects legitimate whistleblowers, drawing praise from Erwin Chemerinsk...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Judge grants motion to compel arbitration in Google antitrust suit
By Alicia Alvarez
A San Francisco judge ordered an advertiser's antitrust claims against Google to arbitration, finding the requested injunction primarily benefits commercial ...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Meta judge draws line between legal, business advice in privilege fight
By Daniel Schrager
A federal judge rejected Meta's bid to broadly block a former researcher's testimony about communications with in-house lawyers, while questioning whether hi...
Law Practice
2-lawyer defense team turns plaintiffs' allegations into forum victory
By Laurinda Keys
A two-lawyer defense team facing eight opposing attorneys focused its resources on a potentially decisive forum issue -- then used the plaintiffs' own allega...
Columns
Entertainment & Sports, Contracts
The state of college sports: When passion transitions to business
By Frank N. Darras
With NIL valuations and endorsements influencing every stakeholder in college sports--from the players and coaches to a school...
Constitutional Law
A voter suppression bill masquerading as an election integrity bill
By Stephen J. Kaufman
In 30 years of practicing election law, I have never witnessed widespread voter fraud. Two legislative proposals are using vot...
Civil Procedure
Now what? Insights into life and litigation post-judgment
By Timothy R. Laquer
A judgment for or against your client is a piece of paper. It may or may not be valuable. Either way, it is far from the end o...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Negligence | Jose Ramirez, et al. v. Hya... | $15,525,000 |
| Auto v. Truck | Luis Manuel Luna Jr. v. Lew... | $12,830,338 |
| Disability Discrimination | Betajohmarie Brown v. Count... | $11,845,510 |
| Premises Liability | Jane Doe v. Roe Residential... | $10,000,000 |
| Auto v. Pedestrian | Yuliya Braynina v. Shanon E... | $9,250,000 |
| FLSA | Chelsea Olson, individually... | $4,500,000 |
| Negligent Supervision | Jane Doe v. Support Systems... | $3,500,000 |
| Discrimination | Jane Roe Two v. County of O... | $3,500,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Guadalupe Perez, individual... | $1,230,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Juan Orantes, an individual... | $1,160,000 |
On the Move
Nossaman
Andrew Vogel joined Nossaman as a partner in Los Angeles.
Details
Nossaman has 150 attorneys in 12 offices including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Sacramento. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Eminent Domain & Inverse Condemnation; Infrastructure; Environment & Land Use; Pensions, Benefits & Investments; Water. The firm’s website is nossaman.com
Featured Content
Alternative Dispute Resolution
JAMS neutrals examine how evolving PAGA reforms, shifting case law and data-driven claims are reshaping mediation strategies i...
Where process, technology and human impact meet
Insights from experienced mediators on preparation, breaking impasses and guiding clients through multifaceted disputes
Community News
Slideshow, Community News
Women's white collar defense association hosts annual LA summer soirée
By Ricardo Pineda
The Los Angeles chapter of the Women's White Collar Defense Association held its annual Summer Soirée at Kaplan Marino PC, bri...
Daily Appellate Report
Arbitration
Mitchell v. Lilac Solutions, Inc.
Litigants waived arbitration by clearly choosing the judicial forum, even when they initially preserved arbitration rights, and the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual ...
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Dumbrava
The *Kellett* rule did not prohibit People from refiling firearm-related charges against defendant.
Employment Discrimination
Cherry v. Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
Title VII requires an employer to propose a reasonable religious accommodation before an employee has a duty to cooperate in finding one.
Administrative Agencies
State of California v. U.S. Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives
California and Giffords Law Center lacked Article III standing to challenge allegedly insufficient Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives firearm regulation because they failed...
Criminal Law and Procedure
U.S. v. Cisneros
Rank-and-file law enforcement officers may hold "sensitive positions" warranting an enhanced sentence for bribery even when their positions are not high-level.