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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 Schiavoni
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
Judge upholds rare defense verdict in $250M solar investment case
By Devon Belcher
A Los Angeles federal judge upheld a jury's defense verdict for CMB Export LLC, saving it $250M in a rare class action by foreign investors over a Mojave Des...
Torts/Personal Injury, Civil Litigation
Lawsuit targets security firm, HOAs over Bob Lee murder footage
By James Twomey
A wrongful death lawsuit against Nima Momeni, convicted of murdering tech mogul Bob Lee, also accuses Securitas and two homeowners' associations of invading ...
Judges and Judiciary
Retired judge admonished for absences, offensive comments from bench
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The Commission on Judicial Performance issued a formal admonishment of former San Diego County Judge Howard H. Shore, citing improper absences and racially o...
Law Practice, Government
Tariff turmoil may be a boon for global law firms
By Craig Anderson
President Trump's sweeping new tariffs have rattled global markets--but for well-positioned international law firms, the disruption could translate into a wa...
Labor/Employment
Grubhub faces trial over driver wage damages in touchstone case
By Wisdom Howell
A former Grubhub driver's lawsuit, deeming drivers as employees, heads to trial April 9 to set the amount of unpaid wages from 2014-2020, amid disputes over ...
State Bar & Bar Associations, Legal Education
State Bar sticks with Kaplan for July exam despite outcry over February test
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The State Bar ignored calls from law professors and test takers to abandon the format after technical failures and poorly vetted questions marred the Februar...
Columns
Family
Hidden victims: Addressing the emotional needs of minors in family law disputes
By Emily Faye Robinson
Children caught in family law disputes often face severe emotional challenges, including loyalty conflicts and parentification...
Law Practice
The balancing act: Life as a law firm partner and working mom
By Emily Fulham
Navigating the tightrope between law firm success and motherhood means abandoning the myth of perfection, embracing necessary ...
LA Fires, Immigration
Los Angeles wildfire rebuilding faces major labor shortage amid immigration crackdown
By Brenda K. Radmacher, Dawn M. Lurie
The devastating January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles have intensified an already severe construction labor shortage, delaying...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Breach of Contract | Hosam Elshenawi v. Osama El... | $28,500,000 |
| Negligence | Minor I.H. v. County of Ora... | $28,000,000 |
| Dangerous Condition of Public Property | Tyler Ward v. Ranger Pipeli... | $8,000,000 |
| Malpractice | Jane Doe v. Roe Memorial Me... | $5,000,000 |
| 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 | Corey Williams v. Ricardo G... | $3,650,000 |
| Negligent Supervision | L.C., a minor by and throug... | $3,000,000 |
| Invasion of Privacy | Billy Thomas, Andre Brown a... | $1,800,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Mayra Jones, individually, ... | $1,750,000 |
| Unfair Competition | Jamie Jweinat and Richard L... | $1,025,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Charlie Hear, on behalf of ... | $975,000 |
On the Move
Umhofer, Mitchell & King
Peggy Dayton joined Umhofer, Mitchell & King as a partner in Los Angeles. The move was Apr. 1, 2025.
Details
Umhofer, Mitchell & King has 11 attorneys in 1. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Civil litigation, commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense, false claims act. The firm’s website is umklaw.com
Address
767 S. Alameda Street, Ste 270 , Los Angeles California 90021 United States
T:
(213) 394-7979
Featured Content
Eight key factors that make early mediation a valuable tool in civil cases
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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
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...
Podcasts
Insurance
In January, communities in Los Angeles were devastated by wildfires, permanently displacing thousands and destroying property ...
Daily Appellate Report
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.
Torts, Consumer Law
Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn
Using civil RICO's "injured in ... business" requirement, Plaintiff may seek treble damages and sue medical marijuana company based on personal injury of being fired after positive drug t...