Rebuilding LA:
The Daily Journal’s fire coverage portal
Judicial Profile
Judge Gustavo Sztraicher's passion for law unwavering after decade on bench
MCLE
DEI after SFFA: How Supreme Court ruling and executive orders reshape workplace diversity
Expanding the concept of diversity beyond race to include...
By Kenneth SharpersonNavigating the complexities of opposing counsel with narcissistic traits
Understanding narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) hel...
By Baruch C. CohenPixel privacy pitfalls put websites at risk
A demand letter threatening litigation over the use of a ...
By Tyler R. Dowdall
Special Reports
On Liberty
March 23rd marked the 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry's "Give me liberty, or give me death!ˮ speech, a powerful reminder of the ongoing importance of defending personal freedoms and the rights that shape modern-day liberties.
Top Family Lawyers 2025
The annual list of the best California attorneys handling divorce and custody matters.
Today's News
Mergers & Acquisitions
O'Melveny adds veteran tech deal lawyer in Orange County, Silicon Valley
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
M&A lawyer Craig Menden has more than 1,000 transactions under his belt for companies like Cisco, Amazon, and Google.
LA Fires, Civil Litigation
Kevin Boyle sues LA over Palisades Fire that destroyed law office
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Kevin R. Boyle and 18 other plaintiffs have sued the city of Los Angeles, alleging the Department of Water and Power's energy infrastructure caused the Janua...
Technology, Litigation & Arbitration
Greenberg Glusker secures $33M award from T-Mobile in SIM swap
By Laurinda Keys
The arbitrator found T-Mobile had violated the the Federal Communications Act and by not safeguarding the customer's private information.
Data Privacy, Bankruptcy
23andMe bankruptcy requires unique scrutiny, experts say
By Wisdom Howell
23andMe's bankruptcy filing raises unique concerns over its DNA data sale, with experts and regulators scrutinizing consumer privacy as the company navigates...
Land Use, Government
LA's encampment clean-ups aren't reductions, judge says
By Devon Belcher
A federal judge ruled Los Angeles misrepresented temporary encampment clean-ups as permanent reductions, violating a 2022 housing settlement, with further br...
Criminal
Proposed law aims to overhaul how 24 counties pay attorneys for criminal defense work
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The bill backed by advocates for changes in the criminal justice system would ban flat-fee contracts for indigent defense in rural California counties, citin...
Columns
Torts/Personal Injury
Montoya ruling shifts the burden on causation in medical malpractice and beyond
By Benjamin T. Ikuta, Michael J. Jeandron
Montoya v. Superior Court places the causation burden on the defense when a negligent omission results in missing evi...
Letters
Was Judge VanDyke trying to say in his video 'Don't mess with me?'
By Mark E. Hancock
Judge VanDyke's video raises concerns about the intersection of judicial conduct, public safety, and rhetoric in the ongoing g...
International Law
Revisiting CBAM and its impact on California amidst global trade tensions
By Roberto Escobar
The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), starting in 2023, targets carbon-heavy imports like steel and cement, pres...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Negligence | H.A. Marshall Properties, L... | $25,640,000 |
| Elder Abuse | Ludmila Andreeva v. Malibu ... | $11,000,000 |
| School Incident | Jane Doe v. Roe School Dist... | $9,500,000 |
| CERCLA | Rio Linda Elverta Community... | $6,250,000 |
| Negligence | David "Scott" Sorgea, Darre... | $4,100,000 |
| Breach of Fiduciary Duty | Doug Ridley, Sherry Shen v.... | $1,824,659 |
| Invasion of Privacy | Lisa Haggerty and Chris Swe... | $1,747,500 |
| Anne Ulrich v. Los Angeles ... | $1,300,000 | |
| Securities Fraud | Kylae Jordan v. Landon Long... | $1,120,943 |
| Malpractice | John Doe v. Roe Assisted Li... | $1,000,000 |
On the Move
Miller Barondess, LLP
Tro Iskedjian joined Miller Barondess, LLP as an associate in Los Angeles.
Iskedjian is a litigator who specializes in complex business and real estate disputes.
Details
Miller Barondess, LLP has 50 attorneys in Los Angeles. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Litigation, Appellate, Entertainment, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. The firm’s website is www.millerbarondess.com
Address
2121 Avenue of the Stars 26th Floor , Los Angeles California 90067 United States
T:
(310) 552-4400
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(310) 552-8400
Featured Content
Eight key factors that make early mediation a valuable tool in civil cases
JAMS neutral reflects on her career, what inspires her and what brought her back to JAMS after 20 years on the bench
Community News
Baker & The McKenzies in support of the Violence Intervention Program (VIP). Talent from Baker McKenzie; Lynberg & Watkins.
Jimmy's Brother in support of the Pasadena Community Foundation's Eaton Canyon Fire Relief & Recovery Fund. Talent from Winston & Strawn; A&O Shearman; Kirkland & Ellis; The Trade Desk; San Diego D.A.'s Office.
The Sea at Midnight in support of LA Food Bank. Talent from Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan.
Dr. Astrid Heppenstall Heger of Violence Intervention Program (VIP)
Baker & The McKenzies
Jimmy's Brother
The Sea at Midnight's Vince Grant, legal assistant at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP
Jury member Matthew D. Umhofer of Umhofer Mitchell & King LLP, Nicole C. Miranda of Newport Beach, and juror Brian Meegan, director of sales and marketing at Prosearch
Audience at the Roxy Theater
Members of the jury
Perrie M. Weiner of Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie's senior pricing manager Rick Russell and attorney Nancy N. Sims
Jared D. Shahar of Lynberg & Watkins
Michael T. Boardman of Baker McKenzie
Marianne Ricci, executive assistant at Baker McKenzie; Michelle K. Leonard and Joseph D. Moses of Baker McKenzie, and Lasse Jakobsen, vice president of Protekta
Attorney bands performed at Law Rocks LA, with Baker & The McKenzies crowned winners.
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, Banking
Thompson v. United States
Section 1014 violations for false statements to a federal loan or credit agency do not include misleading statements.
Criminal Law and Procedure
Delligatti v. United States
Knowing or intentional causation of injury necessarily involves the use of physical force, by act or omission, against another and is a crime of violence for 18 U.S.C. Section 924.
Prisoners' Rights, Constitutional Law
Pizzuto v. Tewalt
District court properly granted death row inmate's discovery requests regarding the protocol, manufacturing, and origin of Idaho's execution drugs.
Family Law
C.T. v. Superior Court (K.W.)
Although neither child nor child's parents still resided in California, trial court that had rendered temporary custody determination retained continuing and exclusive jurisdiction over s...
Real Property, Torts
Estate of St. John v. Schaeffler
Out-of-possesion landlord had no duty of care to decedent when landlord had no actual knowledge of the dangerous condition: failure to fence-in a 300-pound pig.