Judicial Profile
Judge Sonia Govea maintains balance and perspective, attorneys say
MCLE
Objections to questions asked during trials
This article by Elia V. Pirozzi discusses various objecti...
By Elia V. PirozziThe amended Private Attorneys General Act--new tools and big questions
The amended California Private Attorneys General Act (PAG...
By Matthew D'Abusco, Cynthia SandovalReviewing C.C.P 231.7's prohibition on peremptory challenges based on cognizable group
Recent cases show conflicting interpretations about wheth...
By Anthony J. FerrentinoToday's News
Judges and Judiciary
Alameda DA accuses now judge of 'cover-up' over juror misconduct
By Wisdom Howell
In a phone interview Friday, Judge Morris Jacobson called DA Pamela Price's statement "a desperate effort to avoid a recall election."
Labor/Employment
Attorneys tussle over meaning of 'digital imaging' in Del Taco case
By Skyler Romero
Judge Christopher Lui, declining to approve sanctions against the plaintiff, said issues over definitions were best left for next month's trial.
Judges and Judiciary, Class Action, California Supreme Court
Judicial bias motions can't be strategically delayed, high court says
By Craig Anderson
Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, writing for a unanimous court, expressed concern that litigants could use postponed bias motions strategically, preserving o...
Education Law, Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
State can't discriminate against disabled kids in private schools, 9th Circuit rules
By Craig Anderson
The state requires that to receive the funds, a school must be nonsectarian, prompting a lawsuit by Orthodox Jewish parents.
Securities
Former Ontrak CEO's bid for new trial denied
By Devon Belcher
A jury this year found Terren Peizer used undisclosed insider information regarding the likely termination of his company's biggest health insurance client w...
Government, Civil Litigation
Engineering company's attorneys rebuff govt attempt to link it to wildfire
By Devon Belcher
The federal government's complaint claims Garrett J. Gentry was carelessly operating an excavator on terrain that was too rocky and ignited sparks that sprea...
Columns
Civil Rights
Diversity, equity and inclusion training and programs - past, present and future
By Angela Reddock-Wright
Despite recent political and legal challenges, many organizations still value DEI initiatives, though some have scaled back or...
Judges and Judiciary
Judge Thomas L. Griffith's pioneering legacy lives on
By Anya Nelson
Anya Nelson reflects on the legacy of her great-grandfather, Judge Thomas L. Griffith Jr. - a pioneering figure in the Los Ang...
Verdicts & Settlements
Toxic Tort | Gustavo Reyes Gonzalez v. A... | $52,437,366 |
Auto v. Auto | Victor Montez, Lisa Montez ... | $8,900,000 |
Dangerous Condition of Public Property | Gena Wilson and Christina S... | $8,165,042 |
Breach of Contract | Gary R. Belz, an individual... | $5,259,041 |
Wage and Hour | David Lizarraga, individual... | $3,500,000 |
Wage and Hour | Erlinda Reyes, on behalf of... | $3,450,000 |
Breach of Contract | Ignite International Ltd. f... | $2,741,209 |
Premises Liability | Kathy Morrow v. Walmart Inc. | $2,454,433 |
Auto v. Pedestrian | Doe Pedestrian v. Roe Driver | $1,499,989 |
Wage and Hour | Adrianna Jarrett and Mary N... | $1,100,000 |
On the Move
Sidley Austin
Nima Mohebbi as Partner in Century City from Latham & Watkins LLP.
Featured Content
JAMS neutral reflects on her career, what inspires her and what brought her back to JAMS after 20 years on the bench
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Community News
Attorney Profiles
Daily Appellate Report
Environmental Law, Municipal Law
Gooden v. County of Los Angeles
Where County's amendment to proposed land use plan did not alter the plan's main features, California Environmental Quality Act was not violated.
Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence
People v. Corbi
Gang expert's trial testimony that defendant started a quarrel was improper because the jury did not need special knowledge to apply the expert's logic to the facts.
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Rogers
Transferring to a different county's probation department was not a factual basis for modifying probation to include drug and alcohol-related conditions.
Family Law
In re G.R.
An alleged father had no standing as an aggrieved party to an order requiring his visits be monitored.
Habeas Corpus, Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Thompson
Successive limited habeas corpus petition was the proper vehicle for capital defendant seeking resentencing relief under ameliorative changes to murder statutes due to the requirements of...