Judicial Profile

Judge Jerry Yang constantly self-analyzes, aiming to improve
Firm Profile

Trial titans at Panish Shea Ravipudi reflect on 20 years of fighting for the underdog
MCLE
How to advertise your services without running afoul of the ethics rules?
To ethically reach out to potential clients during a disa...
By Christine C. RosskopfCf. 9th Cir.: How the Ninth Circuit stands out
The Ninth Circuit stands out among the federal courts of...
By Benjamin G. ShatzIncome tax considerations in estate planning: Part 2
Estate planning involves strategic decisions about asset ...
By Alex Z. Brown, Robert W. WoodToday's News
Government
Newsom ties funds to homeless camp cleanup, legality challenged
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to use state budget and bond funds to reward or punish local governments based on their efforts to clear homeless encampments, potent...
Ryan Garcia seeks dismissal of Fanmio's fraud lawsuit, arguing the pay-per-view platform ignored Golden Boy's non-consent for a canceled Tokyo fight, negatin...
Civil Litigation
Lawsuit claims homeless tenants forced arts school closure
By Skyler Romero
A Los Angeles arts school sued L.A. Grand Hotel owners, alleging homeless tenants' drug use and exposure created unsafe conditions, forcing the school to shu...
LA Fires, Civil Litigation
Lawsuit demands FAIR Plan produce all records from wildfire claims
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Edelson PC and Kerley Schaffer LLP sue California FAIR Plan, alleging it withholds wildfire claim records, violating California Insurance Code Section 2071, ...
Civil Litigation
Single firm files 200 complaints in gynecologist case, more to come
By Skyler Romero
Over 200 women sue Cedars-Sinai gynecologist Barry Brock for alleged sexual abuse, claiming hospital cover-up, with more lawsuits expected, as plaintiffs det...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Erika Doherty becomes bar's interim executive director July 8
By Devon Belcher
Doherty, who began working for the bar in 2013, previously served as the program director in the Office of Professional Competence.
Columns
Constitutional Law, Administrative/Regulatory
The quiet case that could put the courts under executive control
By John H. Minan
An under-the-radar lawsuit by a Trump-aligned legal group seeks to reclassify key judicial administrative bodies as executive ...
California's well-intentioned AB 218 opened the door for long-overdue justice for survivors of childhood sexual assault, but i...
The bench as sanctuary: How Judge Theodor C. Albert elevated justice with grace and gravitas
By Baruch C. Cohen
When the law found its soul: How Billy Preston's lyrics, a judge's grace, and one motion resurrected justice.
Verdicts & Settlements
False Claims Act | People of the State of Cali... | $236,500,000 |
Copyright Infringement | MGA Entertainment Inc. v. C... | $71,489,012 |
Water Contamination | The People of the State of ... | $35,000,000 |
Auto v. Pedestrian | Francisco Muhlbach v. Luz A... | $13,698,662 |
Premises Liability | Estate of Jenelle Foster v.... | $8,525,390 |
Sexual Harassment | Sarah Freeman v. Bitchin' I... | $4,000,000 |
Premises Liability | Buffi Maughan, Robert Maugh... | $2,950,000 |
Auto v. Auto | Raquel Enrriquetta Herrera ... | $1,400,000 |
Excessive Force | A.H., a minor, individually... | $975,000 |
FEHA | Brian Gate v. Auto-Chlor Sy... | $700,000 |
On the Move
First Amendment Coalition
Aaron Field joined First Amendment Coalition as an associate in First Amendment Coalition. The move was May 5, 2025.
Details
First Amendment Coalition has four attorneys in four offices. Among the law firm's key practice areas are First Amendment, public records and press rights. The firm’s website is firstamendmentcoalition.org
Address
534 Fourth St , San Rafael CA 94901 USA
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(916) 897-2792
Featured Content
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Eight key factors that make early mediation a valuable tool in civil cases
Community News
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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. Hinojos
Because gang enhancement statute punished additional criminal conduct beyond those assessed by the gang conspiracy statute, trial court's imposition of gang enhancements was permissible u...
Insurance
Truck Insurance Exchange v. Federal Insurance Exchange
Trial court's failure to address fraudent concealment claim--only analyzing the fraudulent misrepresentation claim--warranted new trial in insurer's fraud claim against co-insurer.
Torts
County of Nevada v. Superior Court (A.C., a Minor)
No reasonable juror could have found sheriff's deputy acted unreasonably when he used nonlethal force in the response to individual advancing at him with a knife.
Criminal Law and Procedure
Modification: People v. Temple
Instructional error, if any, regarding the impact of defendant's mental disorder on the element of malice was harmless.
Disability Discrimination
Tsay JBR, LLC v. USDC Central District of California (Brooke)
Defendant was entitled to jury trial against plaintiff who was seeking statutory damages under the Unruh Civil Rights Act for disabilities accommodation violations.