Judicial Profile
Judge Rebecca Kanter brings precision, human perspective to Family Court
MCLE
Criminal restitution orders following civil settlements
Civil settlements don't erase criminal restitution. In Ca...
By Alan Eisner, Dmitry Gorin, Robert HillTop 5 things contractors and subcontractors need to know to avoid licensing violations
The CSLB is tightening enforcement with new laws on "pape...
By Dustin AmreinInside the Ninth Circuit's en banc process
A recent program hosted by the Ninth Circuit provided ins...
By Johanna SchiavoniSpecial Coverage
Law Practice, Government
Amicus brief exposes legal community divide over response to Trump's orders
By Craig Anderson
A fierce legal battle unfolds as 504 law firms, led by ex-Solicitor General Donald Verrilli, challenge Trump's executive order...
Special Reports
Top Intellectual Property Lawyers 2025
The annual list honoring California's top lawyers specializing in patent litigation, trademark and copyright.
Today's News
Class Action, Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Health insurance giants, Zelis accused of price-fixing 'cartel'
By Wisdom Howell
A new antitrust suit claims Aetna, Cigna and others colluded with Zelis Healthcare to illegally suppress payments to out-of-network providers, sparking a thi...
Judges and Judiciary, Criminal
Retrial of Judge Ferguson in wife's shooting death set to begin Monday
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Judge Jeffrey M. Ferguson, who has admitted to regular alcohol use while on the bench, claims the shooting was accidental.
Intellectual Property
Realtor.com, Homes.com clash over discovery delays
By Devon Belcher
Move Inc. and CoStar Group accuse each other of stalling a trade secrets lawsuit, risking an August trial delay as discovery disputes escalate in federal court.
Technology, Government, Data Privacy
California Privacy Board warned of lawsuits over ADMT rules
By James Twomey
California's Privacy Agency debates costly ADMT rules, risking lawsuits and $3.5 billion in losses, as board member Mactaggart urges a pause amid fierce indu...
Real Estate/Development, Consumer Protection Law
California AG settlement with HomeOptions ends 20-year contracts, voids liens
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Attorney General Rob Bonta's $571,000 settlement with HomeOptions ends its 20-year contracts, voids liens on 500 homes and refunds victims.
Los Angeles County Superior Court invites experienced attorneys to join its temporary judge program, offering a chance to serve justice and gain bench experi...
Columns
Judges and Judiciary, Guide to Legal Writing
April, not the 'cruellest' month
By Arthur Gilbert
A reflection on the impact of change, forgotten contributions of influential jurists, and the importance of clarity in legal o...
After a disturbing incident at work, I considered a new path and, despite my mediocre academic background, took a chance on la...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Civil Rights
Bias-driven incivility: What legal professionals need to know
By Beth W. Mora
Officers of the court are duty-bound to combat bias-driven incivility, which has diminished the legal profession's stature and...
Verdicts & Settlements
Sherman Antitrust Act | In re: Telescopes Antitrust... | $32,000,000 |
Unfair Competition | Cat Brooks and Rasheed Shab... | $27,500,000 |
Negligent Supervision | Rachel Phillips et al. v. B... | $13,500,000 |
Wage and Hour | Jackie Shilevinatz and Sand... | $2,615,000 |
False Advertising | Larry Nelson and John Daub,... | $2,500,000 |
Breach of Contract | Commodity Trucking Acquisit... | $2,436,470 |
Wage and Hour | Kathleen O'Brien, an indivi... | $938,612 |
Wage and Hour | Adrian Hutcherson v. Legacy... | $720,000 |
42 U.S.C. Section 1983 | Estate of Bryan Debbs and S... | $600,000 |
Wage and Hour | Juan Carlos Bautista and Ja... | $500,000 |
On the Move
Singleton Schreiber
Michelle Meyers was promoted to partner of Singleton Schreiber in Sacramento.
Details
Singleton Schreiber has 83 attorneys in 17 offices including Los Angeles, Pasadena, Sacramento, San Diego . Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Wildfire Litigation, Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Environmental Litigation, Tribal Litigation . The firm’s website is https://www.singletonschreiber.com/
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
Community News
Community News
Litigators whose homes burned find solace fighting for clients
By Skyler Romero
Attorneys who lost homes in LA County fires find solace in work, securing multimillion-dollar verdicts while rebuilding, leani...
Attorney Profiles
Podcasts
Insurance
In January, communities in Los Angeles were devastated by wildfires, permanently displacing thousands and destroying property ...
Daily Appellate Report
Constitutional Law, Education
Regino v. Staley
Dismissal of parent's due process claims against school for policy allowing child to use preferred name and pronouns was vacated and remanded for district court to apply correct legal sta...
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. McGhee
Defendant's murder conviction was reversed and remanded when trial court's decision to remove juror for misconduct was unsupported by the record.
Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence
People v. Jasso
Admission of detective's testimony regarding accomplice's friend's statements made during interview was not error where accomplice's statements were against his interest and defense couns...
Employment Law
Krug v. Board of Trustees of the California State Univ.
Labor Code requirement that employers reimburse employees' necessary business expenses did not apply to public institution.
Attorneys
Modification: Johnson v. Dept. of Transportation
Trial court did not abuse its discretion in disqualifying attorney who received a privileged communication from opposing counsel, refused to destroy it, and shared it with experts.