Special Reports
Judicial Profile
Judge Doreen Boxer says motions in limine reveal the heart of civil case
Firm Profile
Lavely & Singer rebrands as Singer Weinsten Wolf & Jonelis
MCLE
When going low no longer works: Strategic civility as the new power play in family law
In family court, the sharpest move isn't shouting--it's s...
By Noel E. GuthWorkers on the spectrum and the quiet frontier of employee civil rights
Workers diagnosed with autism and attention deficit hyper...
By Pawanpreet K. DhaliwalA mediator's perspective on health care negligence cases: From advocate to neutral
Early immersion in the courtroom and jury box yields last...
By Gary N. Stern
Special Coverage
Torts/Personal Injury, Technology
Faith guided approach to social media addiction trial, Lanier says
By John Roemer
The famed Texas lawyer talks about key moments in the landmark trial against Meta and YouTube in Los Angeles, and about not be...
Today's News
Civil Rights
Trial begins over LAPD shooting that killed teen in dressing room
By Laurinda Keys
Attorneys dispute whether an LAPD officer acted reasonably when he fired at a man attacking a woman in a clothing store, with a bullet killing a 14-year-old ...
A federal judge ruled DHS violated a longstanding court order by using a new advisal that pressured migrant children to waive legal rights, blocking its use ...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Media group warns revised Google-Epic injunction still risks limiting competition
By Daniel Schrager
A media trade group argues Google and Epic's revised injunction proposal still gives Google too much control over third-party app stores, potentially undermi...
Land Use
Developer loses bid to force approval of Santa Ana housing project
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
An Orange County judge ruled Santa Ana lawfully exempted a proposed 498-unit project from streamlined state housing review, rejecting a developer's bid to co...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
State bill to expand antitrust law advances despite business opposition
By Malcolm Maclachlan
AB 1776 would allow single-firm liability under Cartwright Act as lawmakers weigh impact on tech and economy.
Intellectual Property
Stability AI challenges Getty copyright claim over watermark intent standard
By Daniel Schrager
Stability AI argued Getty failed to plausibly allege intent required under Section 1202(a), while also challenging trademark claims and venue, as a federal j...
Columns
Brokers confront increased dispute risk as AI adoption by self-directed investors accelerates
By Esther E. Cho, Neal S. Robb
As AI takes the wheel, self-directed investors gain unprecedented power-- and brokerage firms must learn to ride shotgun witho...
Judges and Judiciary
Using AI to parse the logic of a legal opinion
By Marc D. Alexander
From opinion to syllogism: How AI rapidly breaks down Supreme Court reasoning and exposes assumptions.
Environmental & Energy, Administrative/Regulatory
PFAS regulation in California: What lawyers need to know
By Brian Moskal
PFAS, or "forever chemicals," have gone from hidden hazards to unavoidable headaches for California lawyers, regulators and pr...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Intentional Misrepresentation | Abigail Mamboleo, a Califor... | $33,000,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Randy Gines and Patricia Ri... | $9,700,000 |
| Breach of Contract | Rahul Mewawalla v. Stanley ... | $8,063,813 |
| Wage and Hour | Stephen V. Weaver, Zubeir K... | $7,500,000 |
| Microsoft Corporation, and ... | $6,500,000 | |
| Dangerous Condition of Public Property | Stephanie York, individuall... | $6,030,000 |
| Breach of Fiduciary Duty | Gary Stiffelman v. Stuart R... | $5,950,333 |
| Consumer Protection | Charles Wang, Marilee Bogae... | $5,000,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Elizabeth To, individually,... | $4,500,000 |
| Malpractice | Jane Doe v. Roe Hospital, e... | $3,475,000 |
On the Move
Latham & Watkins
Kaila Sergent joined Latham & Watkins as a partner in Los Angeles.
Details
Latham & Watkins has 3700 attorneys in 29 offices including San Francisco, Menlo Park, Los Angeles, Costa Mesa. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Corporate, litigation & trial, finance, tax, regulatory. The firm’s website is lw.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...
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Insights from experienced mediators on preparation, breaking impasses and guiding clients through multifaceted disputes
Community News
Community News
Asian American attorney launches anthology to document AAPI legal trailblazers
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The volunteer-run project run by an associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati features first-person narratives from AA...
Daily Appellate Report
Arbitration
Olson v. FCA US, LLC
Non-signatory auto manufacturer could not invoke the delegation clause in the arbitration agreement between the consumer and the car dealership.
Criminal Law and Procedure
U.S. v. Verhonich
Evidence that defendant did not use a lifejacket and a safety lanyard was relevant to whether he negligently "operated" a watercraft in violation of National Park Service regulations.
Family Law, Civil Procedure
Modification: Marriage of Jenkins
Where default judgment granted relief beyond that demanded in dissolution petition, trial court properly set aside the judgment under Code of Civil Procedure section 580.
Fees and Costs, Attorneys
Thrower v. Academy Mortgage Corp.
Where the district court relied on factors subsumed in the lodestar and failed to justify a multiplier, an attorneys' fee enhancement based on "exceptional" results was an abuse of discre...
Fees and Costs
Thrower v. Academy Mortgage Corp.
District court's order confirming FCA settlement without designating attorneys' fees amount was not a "money judgment" on those fees for purposes of determining when interest would begin ...