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Judge Lee W. Tsao embraces new challenges in Norwalk courtroom
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Reflecting 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 JohnstonHow do criminal domestic violence cases affect family law and DVPA actions?
A parallel criminal domestic violence case can have a sig...
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Criminal
Charges against Gascón deputy are political, lawyer says
By Jack Needham
James W. Spertus, who represents LA County Deputy District Attorney Diana Teran, says former sheriff Alex Villanueva orchestrated charges that Teran improper...
Administrative/Regulatory
EPA ruling raises concerns about net neutrality's legality
By Craig Anderson
The FCC voted 3-2, along partisan lines, to bring back net neutrality rules that were first adopted in 2014 when President Barack Obama was president and the...
Civil Rights,
Arab American lawyer groups discuss desire for Census change
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The picks meet the president's usual pattern of choosing women while emphasizing diversity both in racial background and professional experience.
Criminal
As state lawmakers consider crime bill, statistics are muddled
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Despite a widespread view among many voters that crime has been rising, statistics are far less clear.
Columns
Labor/Employment
Navigating California’s bans against non-compete clauses
By Andrew S. Ong , Nicole J. Kim
Remote workers who work in California only part of the time may not be covered by § 925, but they may still be able to void th...
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...
Verdicts & Settlements
Unfair Competition | The People of the State of ... | $31,000,000 |
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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 |
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Arab American lawyer groups discuss desire for Census change
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The picks meet the president's usual pattern of choosing women while emphasizing diversity both in racial background and prof...
Special Reports
Top Family Lawyers 2024
The annual list of the best California attorneys handling divorce and custody matters.
Daily Appellate Report
Bankruptcy
In re: Maria Teresa Melendez Rey
Rental duplex did not qualify for California automatic homestead exemption because it was not necessary for her use even though it was located on the same parcel as her residence.
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Cunningham
Trial court correctly denied defendant relief under Penal Code Section 1172.6 (felony murder resentencing), which does not encompass the "provocative act" theory of murder.
Employment Law
LaMarr v. The Regents of the University of California
Because intent to terminate was never issued and employer's demotion was voluntary, substantial evidence supported that employee was not entitled to *Skelly* hearing.
Labor Law, Administrative Agencies
National Labor Relations Board v. Siren Retail Corp.
National Labor Relations Board regional director acted within his discretion when he ordered mail-ballot election to select union representative where health data showed increase in COVID...
Civil Procedure
Vines v. O'Reilly Auto Enterprises
Trial court erred in granting interest on attorneys' fees award from the date of the original judgment, rather than the new judgment after reversal on appeal.