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2026-04-21

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Xactimate is not the law: How insurers use one software program to underpay wildfire claims

Apr. 15, 2026

In California wildfire claims, insurers rely on Xactimate...

By Barret Alexander, Shant A. Karnikian

Using AI to parse the logic of a legal opinion

Apr. 8, 2026

From opinion to syllogism: How AI rapidly breaks down Sup...

By Marc D. Alexander

When going low no longer works: Strategic civility as the new power play in family law

Mar. 27, 2026

In family court, the sharpest move isn't shouting--it's s...

By Noel E. Guth


Today's News

Labor/Employment


Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto is defending stricter in-office work rules as her office faces a labor complaint from union attorneys who argu...


Government


Los Angeles County argues a taxpayer lawsuit over a $2 million payout to its former CEO is untimely and legally deficient, while plaintiff's counsel says off...


Civil Litigation


Reddit users tied to a Twitch "watch party" dispute are seeking to block subpoenas unmasking them, as a federal court weighs whether promoting livestreams cr...


Torts/Personal Injury


A volunteer who said she was bitten at least 18 times during a prolonged attack at a Tustin shelter has conditionally settled claims alleging unsafe conditio...


Litigation & Arbitration


A state appeals court is weighing whether California can overturn a labor arbitration award requiring safety changes at Pelican Bay State Prison, with offici...


Civil Procedure


Quinn Emanuel argued two attorneys were deprived of due process before a special master recommended sanctions in a misleading-the-court dispute, while a fede...


Columns

Torts/Personal Injury, Immigration

ICE detention deaths are rising, often preventable and frequently tied to private contractors--yet California plaintiffs' atto...


State Bar & Bar Associations, Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Part 2 of a series examines how incremental ethical lapses in legal practice can blur professional boundaries and lead to disc...


Civil Rights, Civil Litigation

Discrimination serves no legitimate military purpose

Apr. 20, 2026
By William M. Paparian

The reach of the Feres doctrine highlights the urgent need for legal reform to protect service members from discriminat...



Verdicts & Settlements

Fraud Broadmoor Lumber & Plywood ... $299,500,000
Unfair Business Practices Federal Trade Commmission; ... $100,000,000
Consumers Legal Remedies Act Patricia Bland and Edward W... $70,800,000
Securities Exchange Act Retail Wholesale Department... $32,000,000
Premises Liability Redwood Fire and Casualty I... $10,236,827
Wage and Hour Lorraine Walters, Jennifer ... $7,400,000
Invasion of Privacy Michael Erazo, Miguel Ochoa... $5,800,000
Excessive Force Dorothey Heimbach, individu... $5,000,000
Wage and Hour Andrea Brazell and Nichole ... $3,250,000
Auto v. Auto Elodia Chavez v. George Burns $2,080,291

On the Move

ADR Services, Inc.

Apr. 16, 2026


Holly J. Fujie joined ADR Services, Inc. as a neutral in Los Angeles.

Judge Fujie brings more than 40 years of experience spanning complex civil litigation, private practice and over a decade on the Los Angeles Superior Court, where she earned a reputation for her thoughtful, fair and disciplined approach to high stakes matters. Prior to joining the bench, she was an equity partner at Buchalter, handling sophisticated business disputes across a wide range of industries. As a mediator, Judge Fujie is known for her ability to quickly identify barriers to resolution and guide parties toward practical, efficient outcomes. Combining deep legal insight with a high degree of emotional intelligence, she is particularly effective in complex cases where negotiations have stalled, or non-legal dynamics are at play. A former president of the State Bar of California, she brings exceptional leadership, credibility and judgment to every matter she handles.


Details

ADR Services, Inc. has 150 attorneys in 7 offices including Century City, Downtown Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose. Among the law firm's key practice areas are Business, Insurance, Legal Malpractice, Employment, Real Estate. The firm’s website is www.adrservices.com

Address

1900 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 200 , Los Angeles CA 90067
T: (310) 201-0010

Featured Content


Community News

The volunteer-run project run by an associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati features first-person narratives from AA...




Daily Appellate Report

Criminal Law and Procedure

District of Columbia v. R.W.

Police officer had reasonable suspicion to conduct brief investigatory stop based on the totality of the circumstances, which included passengers fleeing vehicle upon seeing his patrol ve...


Criminal Law and Procedure, Attorneys

People v. C.F.

Because counsel's failure to obtain a court reporter deprived defendant of meaningful appellate review, the matter was remanded for a new evidentiary hearing.


Real Property, Municipal Law

Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association v. City of Santa Rosa

City properly denied landlords' attempt to impose or recoup rent increases exceeding Penal Code section 396's emergency cap.


Employment Law

Paknad v. Superior Court (Intuitive Surgical)

Trial court erred in determining defendant's scope of attorney-client and work product privilege waiver arising from defendant placing a workplace investigation at issue.