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Judicial Profile
Judge Lowrie Mendoza's path was forged by her father's fight for justice
MCLE
What AI learns from us, and why that could be a legal problem
AI is reshaping legal practice--but when left unchecked, ...
By James MixonCalling names (in briefing)
If Herman Melville didn't need to write "Call me Ishmael ...
By Benjamin G. ShatzCalifornia employment law update: Ghost job ban, 'No Robo Bosses' AI bill, and Know Your Rights Act
As California's 2025 legislative session nears its close,...
By Rebecca L. Stuart
Today's News
Discipline, California Supreme Court
State Supreme Court disbars San Francisco lawyer over misconduct with elderly client's trust
By Craig Anderson
Justice Goodwin H. Liu, writing for a unanimous court, found that Drexel A. Bradshaw mishandled the assets and home of an elderly client and breached his fid...
Government
Bonta declares daily fantasy sports illegal in California; industry pushes back
By Malcolm Maclachlan
California Attorney General Rob Bonta's new opinion argues daily fantasy sports platforms violate state gambling laws, echoing claims in lawsuits against maj...
State Bar & Bar Associations
State Bar Court recommends 30-day suspension for former director Joseph Dunn
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Dunn's lawyer vowed to appeal. State Bar Court Judge Yvette Roland ruled last year that Dunn lied about using bar funds for a 2014 trip to Mongolia.
The crux of the claim is that the Girardi Keese bankruptcy was involuntary, that it was a sole proprietorship and that the government had no right to seize "...
Civil Litigation
Judge relates hair dye cancer cases against major cosmetics firms
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
A Los Angeles judge related 12 lawsuits by cosmetologists alleging hair dye caused their cancer. The lead case targets companies like L'Oreal, citing decades...
Obituaries
Top trial lawyer Robert Cooper built up next Gibson Dunn team
By Laurinda Keys
Cooper died June 27 at his home in Indian Wells. He was 85.
Columns
Labor/Employment, California Courts of Appeal
Breaking for flexibility: Bradsbery serves employers a win on meal waivers
By D. Andrew Quigley, Michael A. Pearlson
In Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating, Inc., the California Court of Appeal, in a case of first impression, held that prosp...
Technology
Artificial intelligence, real liability: The new frontier of medical malpractice
By Anne Schneider
As AI edges toward becoming standard of care, providers may soon face liability for not using it -- raising ethical concerns a...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Complex case mediation: 6 essential tips for attorneys to succeed
By Jill M. Manning
Court-ordered mediation in complex cases can feel like a detour, but by applying the six CIRCLE strategies, attorneys can turn...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Strict Liability | United States of America v.... | $82,500,000 |
| Auto v. Motorcycle | Kwayde Miller v. County of ... | $13,140,000 |
| Assault and Battery | Emmett Brock v. County of L... | $3,000,000 |
| Coinbase Inc. v. City and C... | $1,600,000 | |
| Breach of Trust | In the Matter of: The Nobor... | $650,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Jaymie Salinas, an individu... | $545,000 |
| Dangerous Condition of Public Property | Jeffrey S. Dolphin v. Count... | $500,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Kristinn Bour, individually... | $447,500 |
| Premises Liability | Leonard Singer v. 12501 Cha... | $425,000 |
| Undue Influence | In the Matter of: Marilyn C... | $326,959 |
On the Move
Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith, LLP
Monique Matosian-Bharucha was promoted to partner of Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith, LLP in San Diego. The promotion is effective Jul. 1, 2025.
Details
Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith, LLP has 39 attorneys in 1. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Employment Law; Business and Corporate Law; Real Estate; Trust and Estate Planning; Construction Law. The firm’s website is https://swsslaw.com/
Featured Content
The art of storytelling at trial requires that we, as trial lawyers, know not just the facts of the case but our clients' hope...
Personal injury attorneys need more than just legal expertise -- this first installment in a new series reveals the critical b...
Community News
Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court and "Lifetime Legal Award" honoree Brian J. Panish of Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP
Schonbuch Hallissy LLP’s Michael N. Schonbuch and Lilah N. Cook
Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court, Rahul Ravipudi of Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP, Nicholas C. Rowley of Trial Lawyers for Justice, Consumer Watchdog Executive Director Carmen Balber, “Lifetime Legal Award” honoree Brian J. Panish and “Consumer Watchdog Hall of Fame” honoree Michael Finney
Joanna Carillo, Michael S. Carrillo of The Carrillo Law Firm, and Daniel S. Desantis of Wilshire Law Firm
Consumer Watchdog founder Harvey J. Rosenfield and “Consumer Watchdog Hall of Fame” honoree Michael Finney
Caleb Rabinowitz, chief of staff for Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan, D-Los Angeles; Christina V. Tusan of Tusan Law, Consumer Watchdog Executive Director Carmen Balber and Jay R. Halfon of Halfon & Boehm PC
Robert C. Ryan of San Diego and Consumer Watchdog board member Tammy Smick
U.S. District Judge Michelle Williams Court, Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court, Pablo Williams Court and operations associate Riley McKay of The Irvine Company LLC
Michelle Lafond, marketing director of Lafond Vineyards, Brian K. O'Connor of Los Olivos, Dr. Sebastian Cano-Besquetand and Rachelle Cano, founder and CEO of MedIQElite
Daily Appellate Report
Dependency
In re C.R.
Despite not making an explicit finding, juvenile court's determination that ICWA was inapplicable was affirmed because it was based on a well-developed record, supported by substantial ev...
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Jimenez
Trial court's dismissal of defendant's Racial Justice Act claim was appropriate where defendant's report provided only raw numbers with no meaningful effort to compare groups.
Civil Procedure
People v. Superior Court (Credit One Bank)
When a party to an action, the People are subject to deposition under the Code of Civil Procedure and must designate a person most qualified to testify on their behalf.