Judicial Profile
Judge Doreen Boxer says motions in limine reveal the heart of civil case
Firm Profile
Gray, Duffy, Eisenbaum & Lee wants to be more than an insurance defense firm, but still do insurers' work
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
Daily Journal interviews Travis Kaya, President, Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Daily Journal interviews Travis Kaya, President, Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Today's News
Data Privacy
Clients sue Wisner Baum over delayed notice of 2025 data breach
By Skyler Romero
Plaintiffs claim Wisner Baum failed to prevent a cyberattack and delayed notification, exposing sensitive data and causing anxiety, fraud risks and damages i...
Civil Litigation
Federal judge OKs Berkeley cleanup with limits on enforcement for disabled
By James Twomey
A federal judge allowed Berkeley to proceed with clearing a homeless encampment, but imposed limits requiring disability accommodations, preserving property ...
Technology, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
AI errors by prosecutors reach California Supreme Court in sanctions fight
By John Roemer
A case involving alleged AI-generated errors in a Nevada County prosecutor's briefing has reached the state Supreme Court, where justices will decide whether...
Civil Procedure
Musk challenges judgment entry as premature after fraud verdict
By Daniel Schrager
Elon Musk's attorneys argue Judge Charles Breyer improperly entered judgment after a fraud verdict, saying unresolved classwide reliance questions and damage...
Technology, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
AI errors by prosecutors reach California Supreme Court in sanctions fight
By John Roemer
A case involving alleged AI-generated errors in a Nevada County prosecutor's briefing has reached the state Supreme Court, where justices will decide whether...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Judicial watchdog seeks public input on rule changes
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The Commission on Judicial Performance has opened a public comment period as part of its biennial review of rules governing judicial discipline proceedings.
Columns
Introduction to money laundering: What it is, how to spot it
By William Tolin Gay
Money laundering turns illegal proceeds into seemingly legitimate funds through financial sleight of hand.
Gopher Media and the withering of anti-SLAPP in federal court
By Jessica N. Meyers
The 9th Circuit's confirmation that anti-SLAPP denials are not immediately appealable in federal court continues a line of cas...
Ransomware in healthcare: Why your response, not the attack, creates the biggest legal risk
By Paul Schmeltzer
Ransomware in healthcare is no longer just a data breach but a high-stakes operational and legal crisis where an organization'...
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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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
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 ...
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Deen
Reversal was required where trial court failed to consider the full scope of its authority to dismiss juror who had personally known murder victim for actual bias.
Government, Torts
Albarghouti v. LA Gateway Partners, LLC
Alleging compliance with the California False Claims Act's sealing and service requirements is not a prerequisite to bringing a qui tam action alleging violations of the CFCA.