Judicial Profile
Commissioner Steff Padilla's journey from grief to empathy is evident in Downey court
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Will Contests
When and how will contests are initiated; who has standin...
By Matthew D. KaninReflecting on spontaneous statements
The welter of exceptions to the Rule against Hearsay—besi...
By Ashfaq G. ChowdhuryCriminal history shouldn’t stand in the way of employment
Employers should review their application forms and inter...
By JJ JohnstonDiscipline Report
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Today's News
Environmental & Energy, Administrative/Regulatory, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit rejects challenge to Diablo Canyon exemption
By Craig Anderson
The nuclear power plant had been scheduled to be decommissioned next year, but the state Legislature passed a bill, SB 846, in 2022 that approved Pacific Gas...
Intellectual Property
Facts in wheel brand infringement dispute 'expanded exponentially'
By Devon Belcher
The plaintiff's counsel representing WheelImage Corp. argued in a reconsideration motion that U.S. District Judge James V. Selna's ruling that the company wa...
Environmental & Energy
Oil company challenges LA County zoning change
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The complaint filed Friday by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP for Aera Energy alleges that the County Board of Supervisors "misused its planning process to...
Civil Rights, Civil Litigation
Bonta, other state AGs, ask Congress for more Legal Aid funds
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
"When LSC is underfunded, justice is underfunded. For every person we are able to help, one person is turned away due to a lack of resources," Silvia R. Arg...
Columns
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Managing a law office to be ethical
By David M. Majchrzak
Law firm leaders could create an internal ethics committee or general counsel to provide guidance and oversight on ethical obl...
Government, Corporate
California wants to punish corporations for being corporations
By Keith Paul Bishop
The bill could create a moral hazard for prosecutors, who could use the fines to boost state revenues, and could drive away co...
Education Law, Civil Rights
To protect our students’ civil rights, look beyond the law
By Emily C. Barbour
University presidents should communicate clearly and consistently with students, be transparent about their decisions, and rec...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Unfair Competition | The People of the State of ... | $31,000,000 |
| Dischargeability | Robert Mermelstein and Esth... | $21,737,740 |
| Breach of Implied Contract | John Ordono and Rene Morale... | $12,076,385 |
| Auto v. Auto | Jennifer Ann Garcia v. Robe... | $4,828,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | Theresa Petersen v. John Do... | $3,600,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Shaun Harris, individually,... | $2,500,000 |
| Elder Abuse | Betsy Jentz, by and through... | $2,342,800 |
| Malpractice | Jane Doe v. Roe Anesthesiol... | $1,950,000 |
| Strict Liability | The People of the State of ... | $1,500,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Tim Botonis and Liam Patric... | $875,000 |
Attorney Profiles
Robert W. Wood
Robert W. Wood provides tax advice and handles tax controversies nationwide. He also serves as an expert witness on tax issues in civil cases. He is best known for advising plaintiffs, de...
On the Move
Zelms Erlich Lenkov & Mack
Evan Parra-Raygoza as Associate in San Diego from Hepburn, Hernandez, and Jung.
Parra-Raygoza focuses on family law and mediation.
Joseph A. Escarez as Senior Counsel in Los Angeles from Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester.
Tiffany E. Sohrabian as Associate in Los Angeles from Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester.
Berta A. Blen as Senior Counsel in San Diego from Tyson & Mendes.
Blen is an employment and labor attorney
Halley B. Thiel as Associate in Los Angeles from Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester.
Andrew A. Razma as Associate in Los Angeles from Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester.
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Community News
State Bar & Bar Associations, Community News
Sacramento bar association marks historic milestone
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Women now occupy the roles of chief judge of the federal court in Sacramento, presiding judge of the superior court and presid...
Special Reports
Top Family Lawyers 2024
The annual list of the best California attorneys handling divorce and custody matters.
Daily Appellate Report
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Berlin
When prosecution fails to request victim restitution within the two-year mental health diversionary period, the trial court may not award restitution thereafter.
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. McDavid
Trial court had discretion to strike firearm enhancement under Section 12022.53 and impose any uncharged, lesser included enhancement for which the supporting facts were alleged and found...
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Fay
Trial court's acquiescence to prosecutor's misstatement of implied malice requirement necessitated reversal of defendant's conviction.
Administrative Agencies
San Luis Obispo Mothers For Peace v. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comm.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission's decision granting PG&E an exemption to the deadline for a federal license renewal application was not arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to law.