Judicial Profile
Magistrate Judge Dennis Cota has a passion for teaching and trial practice
MCLE
Understanding violence and harassment in the workplace
Businesses and workers lose more than $50 billion each ye...
By Francisco MundacaThe components of effective and defensible workplace investigations
Employers should conduct a thorough and fair investigatio...
By Jaya BajajBlame culture and prejudice permeate mindsets after collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge
After being struck by a cargo ship that brought down the ...
By Mark B. BaerDiscipline Report
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Special Coverage
Government, Consumer Law, Class Action
FBI believed Feuer 'obstructed justice' in litigation investigation, documents show
By David Houston
A trove of investigative materials from the U.S. Attorney's Office relating to the LADWP billing scandal were released Wednesd...
Today's News Weekly Quiz
Tax
Attorney claims tax firm fired him over unlicensed law practice claims
By Skyler Romero
Robin Park raised concerns with Baker Tilly management that a partner there was practicing without being admitted to the California Bar.
Consumer Law, Class Action, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Full 9th Circuit panel to consider data privacy
By Craig Anderson
The case involves the extraction of the plaintiff's personal data when making a purchase at a retailer that used the company's services.
Civil Litigation
Non-compete covenants leave sports betting executive idle
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Non-compete covenants that Michael Hermalyn signed while working for Draftkings continue to restrain his activities at his new company, his attorney says.
Civil Litigation
Ex-Sheriff Villanueva gears up for lawsuit against L.A. County Board of Supervisors
By Jack Needham
A tort claim filed with the Board of Supervisors Wednesday claims an oversight panel's investigation breached the former sheriff's due process rights.
Columns
Technology, Health Care & Hospital Law
Healthcare entities must be cautious when using AI to avoid discrimination and maintain clinical oversight
By Alice Hall-Partyka
Healthcare companies must ensure clinical oversight, especially where the tools assist with functions traditionally performed ...
Criminal, Constitutional Law
Trump’s criminal case as the prosecution’s favorite trick
By Victor S. Dorokhin
The prosecution uses Michael Cohen's conviction as indisputable evidence of Trump's crimes, preventing Trump from challenging ...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Shaping tomorrow’s dispute resolution: A guide for California lawyers
By Shane Mulrooney
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) can offer parties more flexibility, efficiency, and cost savings than traditional litigat...
Verdicts & Settlements
| School Incident | Jane Doe 4 v. Pomona Unifie... | $35,000,000 |
| Telephone Consumer Protection Act | Daniel Berman, Stephanie He... | $9,750,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Serg Ramirez, an individual... | $4,750,000 |
| Securities Exchange Act | Mohammed Usman Ali, individ... | $2,400,000 |
| Breach of Implied Contract | Kamal Bitmouni, on behalf o... | $2,000,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | Adrian Hernandez v. Bradley... | $1,999,999 |
| Wage and Hour | Angel Garcia, individually,... | $1,750,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Cristian Cholico, individua... | $1,250,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Ingrid Hansen-Schoolderman,... | $1,240,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | Frances Gutierrez v. State ... | $1,100,000 |
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Community News
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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...
Special Reports
The Resolution Issue 2024
Our annual issue devoted to the work of dispute resolution professionals in California.
Daily Appellate Report
Constitutional Law
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Assn. of America, Ltd.
Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection's funding mechanism did not violate the Constitution's Appropriations Clause.
Arbitration, Statutory Interpretation
Smith v. Spizzirri
When a lawsuit involves an arbitrable dispute and a party requests a stay pending arbitration, the Federal Arbitration Act compels courts to issue a stay rather than dismissing the action.
Civil Procedure
Harrow v. Department of Defense
Statutory 60-day deadline for bringing petitions for judicial review of decisions by the Merit Systems Protection Board was nonjurisdictional requirement that may be subject to equitable ...
Arbitration
Herzog et al. v. Superior Court (Dexcom, Inc.)
Website's clickwrap agreement did not create an enforceable arbitration agreement because it did not provide reasonably conspicuous notice of its terms to users clicking to accept the agr...