Judicial Profile
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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Data Privacy
Gascon's deputy charged with misuse of police officer data
By Malcolm Maclachlan
According to a Wednesday news release from Bonta's office, the charges against Diana Teran date back to 2018 when she was Constitutional Policing Advisor at ...
Civil Litigation
Judge cleared of racism in sprawling family real estate dispute
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
"In view of the record in totality, no reasonable person would believe that Judge Bryant-Deason had any racial animus," wrote Orange County Superior Court As...
Real Estate
California and Malibu reach agreement on housing
By Jack Needham
The new element is expected to allow for the development of 79 housing units, 47 of which must be affordable to low- and very low-income households.
Judges and Judiciary
3 judges nominated to federal court in Los Angeles
By Craig Anderson
The choices are Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michelle Williams Court, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Anne Hwang and State Bar Court Judge...
Columns
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Understanding mediation through the narrative arc
By Lisa B. Morgan
The similarities between the progression of Shakespeare’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’ and the narrative arc of the mediation process –...
U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment
More complications for some employers with arbitration agreements
By Michelle Roberts Gonzales
The Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries Park St., LLC ruling complicates the class and collective action landscape for Cali...
Appellate Practice
Form briefs on appeal: A giant step forward for access to appellate justice
By Kevin K. Green
The Judicial Council’s Appellate Advisory Committee is proposing fillable briefs, in a standard format, for appeals to the App...
Verdicts & Settlements
Premises Liability | Ismael Soto Luna v. City of... | $22,596,875 |
Wage and Hour | In re: United Airlines Wage... | $12,000,000 |
Race Discrimination | Glenn Harper v. The Regents... | $7,200,000 |
Misrepresentation | United States of America v.... | $7,000,000 |
Wage and Hour | Alfonso Moreno, individuall... | $2,200,000 |
Wage and Hour | Candon Lovett, Kennith Booz... | $1,100,000 |
Breach of Contract | Milos Product Tanker Corpor... | $1,054,456 |
Wage and Hour | Roxanne Welcker, as an indi... | $302,652 |
Wage and Hour | Rafael Guevara Sanchez, ind... | $275,000 |
Wage and Hour | Hector Chavez, an individua... | $200,000 |
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Community News, 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 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.