Special Reports
Judicial Profile
Traffic Court Commissioner LaTonya S. Hadnot Prioleau is happy to stay in her lane
MCLE
The state of college sports: When passion transitions to business
With NIL valuations and endorsements influencing every st...
By Frank N. DarrasIs 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. GreenbergToday's News
Civil Procedure
Judge leans toward allowing Eaton Fire discovery into 2019 Edison arcing incident
By Devon Belcher
Plaintiffs say earlier incidents could show what Southern California Edison knew about electrical induction hazards before the Eaton Fire.
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Judge finds triable issues over whether lawyer aided wife against client
By Laurinda Keys
A Los Angeles judge denied summary judgment for attorney Joel Athey, finding triable issues on whether he represented a former DLA Piper colleague in a canna...
Law Practice
Plaintiffs' bar braces for tort reform battles, calls to police its own
By Jack Needham
Leading plaintiffs' attorneys say fights over wildfires, public entity liability and contingency fees are looming, while some warn misconduct within the prof...
Criminal
Factual innocence ruling gives exoneree path to compensation, cleared record
By Skyler Romero
Judge's finding that Michael Renteria did not commit a 2013 shooting goes beyond vacating his convictions and removes a major hurdle to state compensation.
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Deel seeks sanctions over Rippling's 'honeypot' spy trap
By Daniel Schrager
Deel says Rippling's general counsel crossed an ethical line by sending a deliberately misleading communication designed to expose an alleged corporate spy.
Environmental & Energy
Coastal Commission seeks dismissal of Pacific Pipeline lawsuit
By Malcolm Maclachlan
State argues sovereign immunity protects the commission and says Pacific Pipeline's challenge to efforts to restart the Las Flores oil pipelines is premature.
Columns
Construction
California court erodes privity shield for construction consultants in Lynch
By Garret D. Murai
California courts are chipping away at privity as a shield for construction consultants, with Lynch signaling broader p...
Law Practice
Law firms need a data strategy before they need more storage
By Monica Washington Rothbaum, Sandra Vives
As client files, emails, medical records, videos, photos and case materials continue to grow, firms need to understand what th...
Civil Procedure
Summary judgment strategy: Write the separate statement for two audiences
By Marshall J. Shepardson
An ironclad separate statement of undisputed material facts can persuade the court while giving opposing counsel a sobering pe...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Securities Exchange Act | Sergio Vazquez, individuall... | $33,750,000 |
| A.M., a minor, Individually... | $31,506,000 | |
| Malpractice | J.R. an incapacitated adult... | $9,000,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Johnathan Vigil and Tamara ... | $4,500,000 |
| False Claims Act | United States and State of ... | $3,325,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Rene Reyes, individually, a... | $1,600,000 |
| Wage and Hour | David Chavez, on behalf of ... | $1,500,000 |
| Breach of Contract | Aaron Schoeman, Kiffany Sch... | $1,500,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Raul Maldonado, individuall... | $1,300,000 |
| Dangerous Condition of Public Property | Gabriela Sabet-Baktash v. C... | $1,000,000 |
On the Move
Akerman
Jade Faysal Jurdi joined Akerman as a partner in Los Angeles. The move was Sep. 1, 2026.
Details
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Featured Content
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
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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
Family Law
Marriage of Trousset and Kelley
Spouse with more than $10 million in liquid assets may still qualify for need-based attorney fees when other spouse has greater access to funds.
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Stammers
Admission of highly inflammatory evidence of defendant's racist, misogynistic communications prior to his commission of sexual assault resulted in an unfair trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Hawthorn
Guilty plea was not issue preclusive for purposes of Penal Code section 1172.6 resentencing petition because underlying issues had not been actually litigated through full presentation an...
Administrative Agencies
National Republican Congressional Committee v. Brown
U.S. Supreme Court restored favorable political ad rates ahead of midterms because challengers likely bypassed required Federal Communications Commission review.
Immigration
Trigueros Quizar v. Blanche
Man five minutes late to his immigration hearing because of a claimed flat tire need not corroborate his excuse unless it is inherently unbelievable.