Judicial Profile
Judge Terry Truong expects youths in her court to become stars
MCLE
Do lawyers need to send IRS Forms 1099 to their own clients? Here's why not
Issuing a Form 1099 to a client can result in the client...
By Robert W. WoodThe campaign season's copyright showdown
Politicians are increasingly using popular songs in their...
By Sami Kazi, Rami S. YanniObjections to questions asked during trials
This article by Elia V. Pirozzi discusses various objecti...
By Elia V. Pirozzi
Special Coverage
Government
Prop 36 passed, Hochman wins LA DA race
California voters appear set to overwhelmingly pass a ballot initiative increasing penalties for drug and retail theft crimes.
Special Reports
Top Boutiques 2024
The annual list of California's best boutique firms practicing in a wide variety of fields.
Today's News
State Bar & Bar Associations
Writing and leading with purpose: SCCLA president's service-driven ethos
By Jack Needham
When she's not leading the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association, Nadine Tan is teaching legal writing to first-year law students. Here's her advic...
Technology, Intellectual Property
Masimo v Apple retrial begins over oxygen readings on watches
By Devon Belcher
Opening statements in Masimo's suit claiming Apple improperly lured a top engineer with trade secrets began in a second trial on the matter.
Intellectual Property, Contracts
After $550K jury verdict, attorneys tussle over 'nominal' damages claim
By Wisdom Howell
Real Intent's defense team from Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP lauded the verdict as a "sweeping victory." Attorneys for plaintiff Synopsys dispute that ch...
Environmental & Energy
Long battle over Refugio oil pipeline spill comes to an end
By Skyler Romero
Nearly a decade after the Refugio State Beach oil spill, Santa Barbara County property owners who held easements contracts with the oil pipeline's original c...
Civil Litigation
Stolen sand lawsuit paused while Coastal Commission investigates
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Earlier this year billionaire investor James A. Kohlberg accused neighbor Mark Attanasio of taking sand from the beach behind his property without authorizat...
Government, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Circuit: Biden order on federal contractor pay exceeds authority
By Craig Anderson
9th Circuit Judge Ryan D. Nelson's wrote for a 2-1 majority that implementation of President Joe Biden's executive order boosting federal contractors' minimu...
Columns
Technology, Consumer Protection Law
A tale of two philosophies: crypto and capital markets under Harris and Trump
By Teresa Goody Guillén , Isabelle Corbett Sterling
While both candidates support the crypto industry, Trump's evolution from opposition to endorsement, exemplified by his family...
State Supreme Court ruling and new bill cut into consumer lemon law protections
By Joseph A. Kaufman
Approximately 3.5 million used cars sold in California in 2024 will no longer be eligible for the refund-or-replace remedy, si...
Even if immigrants complete treatment under Prop. 36, they will still face immigration consequences.
Verdicts & Settlements
| Police Misconduct | Lionel Rubalcava v. City of... | $12,000,000 |
| False Claims Act | People of the State of Cali... | $7,700,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Randy Salinas, an individua... | $5,500,000 |
| Excessive Force | Carlos Towns, Barsha Knox, ... | $5,250,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Sonny Williams and Steven R... | $3,950,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | John Doe v. Roe Transport, ... | $3,000,000 |
| Sexual Abuse | A.W., I.W., T.W., M.W., and... | $1,500,000 |
| Whistleblower Retaliation | Jose Garza v. City of Parli... | $1,000,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | John Doe v. UIM | $999,999 |
| Wage and Hour | Ana Vallejo, individually, ... | $950,000 |
On the Move
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Michael R. Guerrero as Partner in Los Angeles from Ballard Spahr LLP.
Featured Content
Eight key factors that make early mediation a valuable tool in civil cases
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
Community News
Community News
GRSM establishes footprint in Silicon Valley with new Palo Alto office
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The firm's Silicon Valley office will be led by Managing Partner Lindsey M. Romano, who has extensive experience in the region...
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...
Daily Appellate Report
Family Law
Marriage of Diamond
Spouse seeking to set aside judgment due to mental deficit failed to provide evidence of mental incapacity.
Torts
Maksimow v. City of South Lake Tahoe
The City of South Lake Tahoe did not have notice of the dangerous icy condition of a parking lot and therefore could not be found liable for plaintiff's injuries.
Criminal Law and Procedure
Mountain View Police Dept. v. Krepchin
Penal Code Section 18175's gun violence protective order does not violate the Second Amendment.
Criminal Law and Procedure
U.S. v. Pham
Defendant's admission in plea agreement to "knowingly and intentionally" distributing narcotic pills and issuing prescriptions without a legitimate purpose provided requisite mens rea for...
Civil Procedure
Sweet v. Everglades College Inc.
A settlement agreement listing universities for whom student borrowers were entitled to presumptive relief based on strong indicia of misconduct caused reputational damage and was suffici...