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
Constitutional Law
Supreme Court's voting rights decision tests reach of California's election law
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
City argues the Supreme Court's recent Callais decision requires dismissal of a challenge to Huntington Beach's at-large election system; plaintiffs say the ...
Torts/Personal Injury
J&J talc bellwether heads to jury after clash over cancer evidence
By Skyler Romero
Jurors began deliberating in the second Los Angeles talc bellwether trial after plaintiffs accused Johnson & Johnson of concealing asbestos contamination...
Civil Procedure
Defense lawyer wants Quinn Emanuel to disclose who's paying the bills
By Daniel Schrager
Attorney representing defendants in a fraud suit involving Chinese investors asks a federal judge to order Quinn Emanuel to disclose its funding sources, sug...
Judges and Judiciary
8 incumbent judges beat challenges, 29 elected to open seats so far
By Laurinda Keys
Eight challenged judges appeared headed for re-election; at least 29 new judges won open seats, while several contests remained undecided Thursday.
Torts/Personal Injury
Jury hears punitive damages claims after $176M Grossman verdict
By Devon Belcher
A day after jurors awarded $176 million in wrongful death damages, attorneys began arguing whether Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson should pay additional ...
Insurance
State Farm accused of restricting appraisal rights in California
By Skyler Romero
Proposed class action alleges State Farm unlawfully limited coverage and appraisal rights guaranteed under California insurance law in a bid to boost profits.
Columns
Criminal
State Supreme Court resolves constitutional clash over bail
By Dmitry Gorin, Alan Eisner
In In re Kowalczyk, the California Supreme Court narrowed the path to pretrial detention and reinforced limits on unaff...
Kowalczyk gives LA County a constitutional path out of its jail crisis
By William M. Paparian
Los Angeles County's rising in-custody deaths amid overcrowding and inadequate care underscore a constitutional and moral cris...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Judicial reference vs. arbitration in California: Key differences for dispute resolution clauses
By Linda M. Burrow
Judicial reference combines many of arbitration's advantages--party-selected neutrals and streamlined procedures--with the pro...
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.
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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
Constitutional Law, Administrative Agencies
Federal Communications Commission v. AT&T
Because Federal Communications Commission forfeiture orders do not conclusively determine liability and any collection action receives a de novo jury trial, the FCC may issue forfeiture o...
Securities
Sripetch v. Securities and Exchange Commission
A showing of pecuniary loss to investors is not required before the Securities and Exchange Commission may obtain a disgorgement award.
Intellectual Property
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. v. Amarin Pharma, Inc.
Induced-infringement claim against generic pharmaceutical manufacturer failed to allege the manufacturer took active steps to induce physicians to prescribe the generic drug for patented ...
Employment Law
People of State of California v. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal transportation law preempted California meal and rest break rules for passenger-carrying commercial drivers because the rules unreasonably burdened interstate commerce.
Consumer Law
Coffey v. Fast Easy Offer, LLC
Calls and texts were telephone solicitations under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act even though they did not expressly encourage purchase of services because that was the purpose for...