Judicial Profile
Riverside judge brings prosecutor's experience to family court
ADR Profile
Neutral Ellie K. Vilendrer brings business savvy and empathy to dispute resolution
MCLE
When ministerial approvals become discretionary under CEQA
A lot line adjustment is ordinarily exempt from CEQA as a...
By Joaquin VazquezThe cannabis laws of the 2026 California legislative session
California's 2026 cannabis legislation tightens rules for...
By Shay Aaron GilmoreArbitration clauses in commercial contracts: Strategic advantage or unnecessary constraint?
Commercial arbitration can offer privacy, expertise and s...
By Louis Tambaro
Today's News
Immigration
'Remain in Mexico' ruling raises new questions over courts' reach
By Skyler Romero
A federal judge invalidated the original Migrant Protection Protocols, finding violations of federal law and constitutional protections. Legal scholars say t...
Torts/Personal Injury
Harley-Davidson wins product liability trial over fatal Marin County crash
By Alicia Alvarez
A federal jury rejected claims that a defective kickstand caused a fatal 2022 motorcycle crash in Marin County, finding that a Harley-Davidson Sportster met ...
Civil Litigation
Judge awards $3.5M in fees, praises rookie lawyer in $103M age bias case
By Skyler Romero
A Los Angeles judge slashed a $9.65 million attorney-fee request following a record-setting age discrimination verdict against Liberty Mutual, but praised th...
Environmental & Energy
California Water Impact Network and Central Delta Water Agency sue Department of Water Resources over Delta diversions
By Alicia Alvarez
Two water groups sued California's Department of Water Resources, alleging excessive Delta exports violate the state Constitution, damage the ecosystem and s...
Civil Procedure
Edison cites unprecedented fire ignition theory in bid to delay trial
By Devon Belcher
Southern California Edison says an unprecedented theory involving electrical induction from active lines requires more time to prepare its Eaton Fire defense...
Class Action
Google, UPS sued over alleged data sharing through package tracking tool
By Craig Anderson
A proposed class action accuses Google and UPS of secretly sharing consumers' browsing activity, location information and other personal data with advertisin...
Columns
The Education Department's Title IX reset largely formalizes the framework already in force, but schools and colleges should e...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
The discipline of declining: Why turning down work can protect lawyers and their clients
By Shari L. Klevens, Alanna G. Clair
For lawyers accustomed to saying "yes," knowing when to decline a matter can be an important professional skill, particularly ...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Who really owns the tractor after the sale?
By Subrat Suryakant Kamat, Roberto Escobar
As modern tractors become increasingly dependent on proprietary software, farmers and manufacturers face new legal questions i...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Sherman Antitrust Act | Heather Biddle, et al., ind... | $50,000,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | Christian Gonzalez v. Towin... | $7,529,479 |
| Premises Liability | Doe Plaintiff v. Roe Grocer... | $4,000,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Fidel Antonio Munoz, Dougla... | $2,800,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Oscar Cancino, individually... | $2,150,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Jill V. Villa, individually... | $1,350,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Derek Casey v. Marborg Reco... | $1,250,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Christian Derefield v. Occu... | $1,150,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Cruz M. Juarez, an individu... | $1,136,097 |
| Wage and Hour | Darin Miller and Elizabeth ... | $1,085,000 |
On the Move
Sullivan & Cromwell
Guirgis Nasief joined Sullivan & Cromwell as a partner in Los Angeles.
Details
Sullivan & Cromwell has 1000 attorneys in 14 offices including Los Angeles, Palo Alto. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Litigation, M&A, National Security, Finance, Antitrust. The firm’s website is https://www.sullcrom.com/
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Featured Content
Insurance defense attorneys have long been on the front lines for their clients. Now they're facing a new threat: the carriers...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
JAMS neutrals examine how evolving PAGA reforms, shifting case law and data-driven claims are reshaping mediation strategies i...
Community News
Slideshow, Community News
Riverside Bar honors 2 veteran criminal defense attorneys
By Ricardo Pineda
Virginia M. Blumenthal and Steven L. Harmon presented each other with the association's top service awards as Elisabeth A. Lor...
Daily Appellate Report
Dependency
K.R. v. Superior Court (San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency)
Returning children home does not restart reunification deadlines when services began at the original disposition.
Criminal Law and Procedure
Modification: People v. Centeno
Assault with intent to commit a sex offense does not require an assaultive act separate from the conduct that completes the intended offense.
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Superior Court (Davis)
Defendant failed to demonstrate disparate charging in Racial Justice Act discovery motion where comparator defendants had not committed similar acts nor were similarly situated.
Criminal Law and Procedure
U.S. v. Youngblood
Prohibition on firearm possession by unlawful drug users and people addicted to controlled substances was not facially unconstitutional, despite *United States v. Hemani*.