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Message in a bottle: reconsidering service by publication

Mar. 6, 2025

In California, service by publication allows a party to n...

By Ashfaq G. Chowdhury

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Mar. 5, 2025

In a surprising turn, the Supreme Court elevates Napue's ...

By Max Alderman, Maya James

EEOC and DOJ oppose heightened standard in 'reverse discrimination' cases

Mar. 3, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court heard ...

By Juan C. Enjamio, Veronica A. Torrejón

Special Coverage

Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced plans to review cases overseen by Judge Jeffrey Ferguson after the judg...



Special Reports

Top Professional Responsibility 2025

Mar. 5, 2025

The annual list highlighting the top performing attorneys in legal malpractice matters and ethics.


Today's News

Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports

A federal jury in LA decided Disney's had no way of infringing animator Buck Woodall's "Bucky the Surfer Boy" screenplay when it made and distributed "Moana."


Antitrust & Trade Reg.

Apple resists sanctions for withholding 55,000 documents in an antitrust clash with Epic Games, arguing good faith and blaming Epic, as a federal judge deem...


Immigration

Huntington Beach argues that the state's restrictions on local cooperation with federal immigration authorities violate constitutional rights and federal sta...


Los Angeles DA Nathan Hochman opposes resentencing the Menendez brothers unless they admit to murdering their parents and lying about self-defense, as Gov. N...


U.S. Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

The U.S. Supreme Court vacated a 9th Circuit ruling that allowed a Spanish foundation to keep a Pissarro painting surrendered to the Nazis in 1939. The case ...


Civil Litigation

McNulty and Wood law firms sue Southern California Edison, alleging negligence in not shutting off power before the Eaton fire broke out, despite warnings of...


Columns

Constitutional Law

The California Supreme Court ruled that defendants are entitled to retroactive application of ameliorative legislation, like A...


Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Data Privacy

Consider confidentiality before you post

Mar. 10, 2025
By Shari L. Klevens , Alanna G. Clair

As online platforms become essential for business development and communication, lawyers must navigate the ethical responsibil...


Immigration, Entertainment & Sports

NIL rights are transforming college golf by creating new opportunities for athletes, but legal hurdles around amateurism and v...



Verdicts & Settlements

Auto v. Pedestrian Alvin Mount, Nella Mount v.... $40,000,000
Wage and Hour Nicole Lopes, individually ... $7,000,000
False Advertising In re: Linkedln Advertising... $6,625,000
Wage and Hour Target Wage and Hour Cases $6,450,000
Dangerous Condition of Public Property Jane Doe v. State of Califo... $6,350,000
Dependent Adult Abuse Glenn Wright, et al. v. Exo... $3,000,000
Coverage Denied Grizelda Mejia v. Wawanesa ... $2,900,000
Negligent Supervision Jane Doe 7054, Jane Doe 705... $2,295,000
False Advertising Mary Rickey, individually, ... $1,925,000
Breach of Implied Contract Kathryn Rohrer, on behalf o... $1,500,000

On the Move

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Mar. 10, 2025


Michael Diz joined Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP as a partner in Silicon Valley. The move was Mar. 10, 2025.

Diz advises private equity firms, public and private companies, and special committees on mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, spinoffs and other transactions. He also counsels companies and boards on corporate governance and fiduciary duty matters. His experience spans industries including technology, media and telecommunications, industrials and consumer products.


Details

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has 1100 attorneys in 10 offices including Redwood City. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are M&A, restructuring and litigation. The firm’s website is davispolk.com

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Daily Appellate Report

Civil Procedure

Glickman v. Krolikowski

Discovery referee allocating referee fees unequally did not constitute a "monetary sanctions order" for the purposes of appealability.


Family Law

In re M.V.

Juvenile court did not abuse its discretion when it terminated parental rights despite court-appointed parental bonding expert's opinion against termination.


Constitutional Law

Jensen v. Brown

Complaint alleging a First Amendment retaliation claim from a community college professor voicing concerns about a curriculum policy change was properly pleaded.


Civil Procedure

Uber Technologies, Inc. v. United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation

Centralization of litigation was neither legal error nor an abuse of discretion where common issues of fact existed, and centralization was convenient and efficient for the parties and th...


Criminal Law and Procedure

People v. Olmos

Defendant's 33-years-to-life sentence failed to meet Penal Code Section 1170(d)(1)(A)'s functional equivalent sentencing requirement of life without the possibility of parole.