Judicial Profile
Judge Michael Smyth goes from the presiding judge's office to an overloaded civil courtroom
ADR Profile
Old-school principles guide neutral Gary Stern's approach to mediation
From The Archive
Evidence, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
MCLE
Arbitration clauses in commercial contracts: Strategic advantage or unnecessary constraint?
Commercial arbitration can offer privacy, expertise and s...
By Louis TambaroCIPA meets the modern web: California's data-tracking disputes and the path forward
As courts weigh whether routine website tracking violates...
By David S. Cunningham IIIProposed SB 690 eliminates pen register CIPA claims but leaves website privacy litigation intact
SB 690 could wipe out most pending pen register claims an...
By Logan Leonard
Today's News
Judges and Judiciary
Latina chief judges look beyond historic firsts at San Francisco forum
By Alicia Alvarez
Chief Judges Mary H. Murguia and Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers reflected on being the first Latinas in their roles and urged younger lawyers to make sure others fol...
Civil Litigation
Attorney who alleged Chinese funding exits $35M Patten University fraud case
By Daniel Schrager
A federal magistrate judge allowed defense attorney William G. Stripp to withdraw from a $35 million investor fraud case after months of pressing claims that...
Intellectual Property
Judge adds $184M interest to Masimo's $634M patent verdict against Apple
By Skyler Romero
U.S. District Judge James V. Selna has increased Masimo Corp.'s patent judgment against Apple Inc. to roughly $818.5 million, awarding nearly $184.2 million ...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit revives Invisalign maker antitrust claims
By Craig Anderson
An appellate panel reinstated claims that Align Technology illegally cut off interoperability with a rival scanner maker to protect its position in the align...
Civil Litigation
Proposed artificial stone ban could bolster silicosis lawsuits
By Skyler Romero
Plaintiffs' attorneys say a proposed Cal-OSHA prohibition on fabricating and installing artificial stone containing more than 1% crystalline silica could str...
Land Use, Civil Litigation
Judge allows discovery in Chiquita Canyon's $825 million suit
By Devon Belcher
A Los Angeles judge allowed discovery to begin in Chiquita Canyon Landfill's $825 million suit over its 2024 closure, rejecting requests to wait until defend...
Columns
Intellectual Property
NO FAKES Act "dead for now" as Cruz objects to unanimous consent request
By Sam Roseme
The bipartisan legislation to protect against AI-generated deepfakes is stalled until at least November as lawmakers seek comm...
The proposed billionaire tax could generate substantial revenue for California, but its potential effects on taxpayer behavior...
Family
Keeping it professional: Civility costs nothing and gains everything in family court
By Timothy M. Weiner
In family law, professionalism and civility are not simply good manners; they are an important part of making the system work.
Verdicts & Settlements
| Unfair Competition | Christina Chiechi, individu... | $14,993,930 |
| Malpractice | John Doe v. Roe Hospital, R... | $4,750,000 |
| Dangerous Condition of Public Property | Natasha Asatryan, Vartan As... | $4,500,000 |
| Negligence | Constance Brady v. City of ... | $4,000,000 |
| Unfair Competition | In re: STIIIZY Inc. Data Br... | $2,950,000 |
| Elder Abuse/Neglect | John Doe v. Roe Nursing Fac... | $2,200,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Rathy Sy and Sergio Villare... | $2,000,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Brigit Navarro, an individu... | $1,800,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Marissa Riemann, individual... | $1,290,000 |
| Breach of Contract | Joshua Adam Bartholomew Fer... | $950,000 |
On the Move
Sullivan & Cromwell
Hamed Meshki joined Sullivan & Cromwell as a partner in Los Angeles.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Community News
Slideshow, Community News
Riverside Bar honors 2 veteran criminal defense attorneys
By Ricardo Pineda
Virginia M. Blumenthal and Steven L. Harmon presented each other with the association's top service awards as Elisabeth A. Lor...
Daily Appellate Report
Arbitration, Employment Law
Chin v. DoorDash, Inc.
By strategically withholding a known sexual harassment claim while opposing arbitration, plaintiff waived Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act protections.
Employment Law
Doe v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Although alleged harasser was a supervisor, employer was not strictly liable for his sexual harassment because he was not the plaintiff's supervisor.
Constitutional Law
Roe v. Johnston
Arizona's statutory and regulatory scheme for amending birth certificates that required verified sex change operation or court order did not violate equal protection.
Environmental Law, Municipal Law
Steer v. Town of Los Gatos
Los Gatos could not bypass California Environmental Quality Act review when it had discretion to reject or modify property dedicated for a new cul-de-sac.
Administrative Agencies
Bombardini v. Board of Psychology
Board of Psychology's denial of petition to terminate probationary period early was subject to substantial evidence review because it did not concern a fundamental vested right.