Judicial Profile
For Judge Kenneth R. McDaniel, family court was once personal
Firm Profile
Gray, Duffy, Eisenbaum & Lee wants to be more than an insurance defense firm, but still do insurers' work
MCLE
New guidance, proposed rule changes on generative AI in legal practice
The State Bar of California's updated guidance and propos...
By Susie DentHow meditation and Stoicism help lawyers manage stress and improve legal practice
Meditation and Stoicism can help attorneys manage stress,...
By Ben KassisWhat AI and CRM actually mean for lawyers
Law firms are embracing AI not for flashy innovation, but...
By George Brandon
Today's News
A Los Angeles judge allowed Pasadena's contract claims against UCLA and SoFi Stadium entities to proceed, finding allegations of an attempted breach of the R...
Real Estate/Development
Judge dismisses challenge to California's 'zombie mortgage' law
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Federal judge says Attorney General Rob Bonta cannot be sued over the law because his office does not enforce it.
Criminal
Re-elected Alameda DA focuses on victims, backlog and rebuilding
By Laurinda Keys
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson says her office must rebuild prosecutor training, restore victim trust, reduce a murder-case backlog an...
Entertainment & Sports
Judge keeps fraud claims alive in suit over canceled Ryan Garcia exhibition
By Skyler Romero
A federal judge allowed fraud and misrepresentation claims to proceed against boxer Ryan Garcia and his company over a failed exhibition bout in Japan, while...
Criminal
Judge tosses murder charge against ex-LAPD officer in Venice Beach shooting
By Devon Belcher
A Los Angeles judge dismissed the murder indictment against former LAPD Officer Clifford Proctor, ruling that a former special prosecutor failed to adequatel...
Torts/Personal Injury
Jury awards $34.5M to injured tax attorney in roadway liability case
By David Houston
Chatsworth jury finds dangerous intersection contributed to crash, rejects Los Angeles' design immunity defense.
Columns
The Supreme Court's decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC keeps freight brokers in the crosshairs of truck...
Intellectual Property
AI's new privilege: Why should Taylor Swift's fame get faster protection?
By Elsa Ramo, Michael Segal
As generative AI expands the ability to replicate voices and likenesses, trademark and publicity-rights law is becoming a powe...
Data Privacy
NetScout decision signals limits on CIPA web tracking claims
By David J. Oberly
California Court holds CIPA's pen register provision does not apply to websites: What the NetScout ruling means for you...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Fraud | Estate of Arletha Mae Johns... | $4,813,729 |
| Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress | Grace Kang v. Jason Varughese | $4,500,000 |
| Excessive Force | Ashlyn Petit, as successor-... | $3,000,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Cheryl L. McKenzie, individ... | $1,799,999 |
| Wage and Hour | Kevin Flores, individually,... | $1,750,000 |
| Prisoners' Rights | Sammy Newman, et al. v. Cou... | $1,500,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Luis Navarro, individually ... | $1,250,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Allen Anthony Jaramillo, in... | $1,180,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Gabriel Cuevas, individuall... | $1,099,999 |
| Wage and Hour | Brian Keitz, an individual,... | $850,000 |
On the Move
Dechert LLP
Josh Strathman joined Dechert LLP as a partner in Los Angeles.
Details
Dechert LLP has 1000 attorneys in 19 offices including Los Angeles and San Francisco. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are financial services regulation, corporate and securities, product liability, and intellectual property. The firm’s website is dechert.com
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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
Slideshow, Community News
The South Asian Bar Association of Southern California held its annual gala
By Ricardo Pineda
Assistant Presiding Judge Ricardo Ocampo delivered remarks on the challenges facing the South Asian community as judges, attor...
Daily Appellate Report
Consumer Law
Phillips v. Volvo Penta of the Americas
Component manufacturer that warranted only a boat engine was not required under Song-Beverly to repurchase or replace the entire boat.
Consumer Law
Askins v. CRST Expedited, Inc.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act does not require a consumer to have a concrete injury to have standing in California.
Torts
C.F. v. Alternative Family Services
Foster family agencies may be liable under negligence for sexual abuse by a foster parent where the agency knew or should have known the parent presented a risk of abuse.
Habeas Corpus
Pizzuto v. Valley
Death-row inmate could not obtain federal habeas relief by recasting disagreement with Idaho clemency law as a federal due process violation.
Qualified Immunity
Ciria v. Gerrans
Officers that induced false testimony from witness through abusive interrogation tactics were not entitled to qualified immunity from suit alleging they had violated Constitution by fabri...