Judicial Profile
'One foot in reality': Judge Steven Ipson balances accountability and compassion
From The Archive
Labor/Employment, Environmental & Energy
MCLE
The hidden danger in fine print liability releases
Courts disfavor contracts that excuse future wrongdoing, ...
By Reza Torkzadeh, Allen P. WilkinsonMoral rights and the Vaillancourt Fountain
Fifty years after its completion, San Francisco's massive...
By Simon J. FrankelWhen plaintiffs sell their legal claims, who pays taxes and when?
As more plaintiffs look to sell their legal claims, the q...
By Robert W. WoodToday's News
Brian Jones was appointed to the Monterey County Superior Court; Jose Olivera to the Sacramento County Court; and Clifford Tong to the court in Stanislaus.
Civil Litigation
Judge questions trademark claim over Villaraigosa's 'proven problem solver' slogan
By Skyler Romero
A federal judge questioned whether businessman Stephen Cloobeck can bar Antonio Villaraigosa from using "proven problem solver" in his campaign for governor ...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit reinstates $25.7M trade secrets verdict for EchoSpan
By Craig Anderson
The federal appeals court panel on Friday ordered a San Jose magistrate judge to reinstate a jury's trade secrets misappropriation verdict in favor of EchoSp...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
States seek to intervene in Hewlett Packard-Juniper merger review
By Craig Anderson
California and other states are seeking to challenge the Justice Department's approval of the Hewlett Packard Enterprise-Juniper merger, alleging political i...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Judge fines Alston & Bird $10,000 for LinkedIn research on prospective juror
By James Twomey
U.S. District Judge William H. Orrick said the law firm violated a court order that barred LinkedIn research on potential jurors, warning that future violati...
LA Fires
Edison expands eligibility, finalizes Eaton Fire settlement protocols
By Laurinda Keys
Southern California Edison finalized its Eaton Fire settlement plan, doubling eligible properties to 18,000, expanding coverage beyond the fire perimeter, in...
Columns
Intellectual Property
From code to canvas: The intellectual property debate in generative AI creations
By Daniel B. Garrie, Katherine E. Charonko
The rise of generative AI challenges traditional intellectual property laws by raising unresolved questions about who owns AI-...
Securities
Arbitrating securities fraud cases: Balancing efficiency with investor rights
By Kennen D. Hagen
The SEC now allows mandatory arbitration in IPOs, reshaping litigation risk for public issuers, raising governance and insuran...
Appellate work involves diving into the record, crafting strategies and briefs, and arguing tough cases, all in the pursuit of...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress | Alexandra Zarini v. Patrici... | $115,000,000 |
| Excessive Force | Nakia V. Porter, an individ... | $17,000,000 |
| Premises Liability | Allison Balos, a minor by a... | $15,045,000 |
| Dangerous Condition of Public Property | Michael Fox v. City of San ... | $4,000,000 |
| Auto v. Motorcycle | John Doe v. Roe Vehicles, L... | $3,500,000 |
| Malpractice | Minor Plaintiff v. Roe Hosp... | $2,500,000 |
| Malpractice | Lovell Avery v. County of R... | $2,250,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Robert Estrada, individuall... | $2,200,000 |
| Malpractice | Doe Plaintiffs v. Roe Hospital | $1,800,000 |
| Auto v. Truck | Vincent Carlos Hamlin v. 56... | $1,183,163 |
On the Move
Procel Levine LLP
Brian Procel forms Procel Levine LLP in Santa Monica.
Jeremiah Levine forms Procel Levine LLP in Santa Monica.
Details
Procel Levine LLP has 2 attorneys in Santa Monica. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Commercial Litigation, Government Investigations Defense, Financial Services Disputes, Real Estate, White-Collar Criminal Defense. The firm’s website is www.procellevine.com
Address
401 Wilshire Blvd, Fl 12 , Santa Monica CA 90401 USA
T:
(424) 788-4538
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Community News
Attorneys from both sides of the courtroom came together in downtown Los Angeles for the debut of The 30/30 Bar, an invitation-only event designed to promote civility, connection, and professional unity among plaintiff and defense lawyers.
Podcasts
In the Counsel's Chair: John Nadolenco on leadership
In the first episode of In the Counsel's Chair, John Nadolenco talks career moves, leadership lessons and his advice for young...
Daily Appellate Report
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Superior Court (Taylor)
Trial court abused its discretion in granting pretrial mental health diversion when no evidence established defendant's probable compliance with treatment or nonrisk to public safety.
Juveniles
In re H.T.
Juvenile court had discretion to order Sacramento County to pay for youth's housing at transitional housing facility after probation department struggled to secure housing that complied w...
Family Law
Marriage of Nelson
When substantial evidence supported creation of a $3 million spousal support trust under Family Code section 4360 as "just and reasonable," trial court did not abuse its discretion.
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Olea
Trial court's order denying defendant's request for recall and resentencing was appealable despite no explicit statutory right because the trial court's actions and order affected his sub...
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Perez-Tinoco
Penal Code Section 1172.6 does not prevent a trial court from granting a writ of habeas corpus alleging error under *People v. Chiu*.
