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Judicial Profile
Judge Sherri Honer's quiet discipline shapes her Westminster courtroom
MCLE
Dupe culture on trial: Lululemon, Costco, and the future of trademark law
In an era where TikTok hauls and hashtag trends blur the ...
By Pejman JavaheriWhat 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. Shatz
Today's News
Immigration
ICE raids challenged for alleged unconstitutional tactics in LA
By Devon Belcher
Journalists and detained foreigners sue ICE, alleging unconstitutional tactics in Los Angeles raids. California's amicus brief supports a restraining order, ...
Civil Litigation
Court orders Hooper Lundy to return client file in malpractice dispute
By David Houston
A Los Angeles judge has ordered Hooper Lundy & Bookman, P.C. to turn over the complete client file to Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic, finding no basis for...
A disciplined accountant and devoted steward of the company's finances, Salzman oversaw its growth from a single newspaper to a diversified enterprise that i...
LA Fires
Palisades Fire victims sue California, alleging state let earlier blaze rekindle
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
A lawsuit filed Wednesday claims a fire from New Year's Eve was allowed to smolder and reignite as the deadly Palisades Fire that began January 7.
U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, Government
Supreme Court lifts injunction, allows Trump workforce cuts to proceed
By Craig Anderson
The court's 8-1 decision clears the way for Trump administration agencies to pursue large-scale layoffs, overturning a San Francisco judge's injunction requi...
Insurance, Health Care & Hospital Law
Hospital group's suit against Anthem dismissed, appeal planned
By Skyler Romero
California Hospital Association's lawsuit against Anthem Blue Cross for delayed post-acute care was dismissed without prejudice. The association plans to app...
Columns
Intellectual Property
AI wins in court as book training deemed fair use
By Edward D. Lanquist, Dominic Rota
In a matter of days, two federal courts allowed the use of copyrighted books to train generative AI -- offering different anal...
Military Law
Psychedelic therapy moving from fringe to frontline for veterans
By Eileen C. Moore
Amid growing evidence and vocal support from veterans, bipartisan lawmakers are pushing to advance research and access to psyc...
Technology, Law Practice
AI in law: Optional tool or professional necessity?
By Benjamin Softness
AI excels at document review, summarization, and pattern recognition in legal work, but successful implementation requires und...
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/
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Community News
Slideshow, Community News
Brian Panish honored at Consumer Watchdog's $2M Rage for Justice gala
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Daily Appellate Report
Employment Law
Lampkin v. County of Los Angeles
Whistleblower's action was not "successful" for purposes of attorneys' fees because the jury--notwithstanding its finding of retaliation--awarded no relief after the employer established ...
Employment Law
CRST Expedited, Inc. v. Superior Court (Sanchez)
"Headless" PAGA actions for pre-2024 cases, those brought by an aggrieved employee seeking to recover civil penalties for Labor Code violations suffered only by other employees, are permi...
Criminal Law and Procedure
Gray v. Superior Court (People)
Proximity to home where child engaged in independent study program associated with a public charter school did not trigger the placement restrictions for sexually violent predators eligib...
Utilities, Tax
Pacific Bell Telephone Co. v. County of Napa
Following the reasoning and ruling of other appellate districts, the First District ruled that utilities may be taxed at a different rate than nonutility properties.