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Today's News

The businesses' attorney denies wrongdoing and says the case belongs in federal court due to constitutional issues and the involvement of a foreign bank.


State Bar & Bar Associations


Testifying in the State Bar's ethics case against former Deputy City Attorney James Clark, attorney Paul R. Kiesel of Kiesel Law LLP insisted he acted at the...


A boutique Los Angeles firm represents franchisees in five states suing Spiffy, claiming the mobile car care start-up lured them into a failing business mode...


Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


An appellate panel ruled that a California law restricting firearm buyers to one purchase per month lacks historical precedent.


Torts/Personal Injury, Ethics/Professional Responsibility


Redding attorney Tyler Lalaguna faces dismissal from a Zogg Fire lawsuit for alleged misconduct, including harassing counsel, ignoring court orders, and refu...


Civil Litigation


Residents of a San Bernardino County nudist resort and RV park say that three months after a double homicide in the community, the new managers have banned p...


Columns

Torts/Personal Injury, Government

School's out, liability's gone

Jun. 20, 2025
By Michael E. Rubinstein

Under California law, school districts are generally immune from liability for student injuries that occur off school property...


Judges and Judiciary, Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Silence isn't strength when the courts are under attack

Jun. 23, 2025
By Curtis E.A. Karnow

Judges face rising threats and disinformation, yet ethics rules keep most silent, leaving attacks on the courts dangerously un...


As accusations of politically motivated "debanking" grow louder, from religious groups to crypto firms, regulators and courts ...



Verdicts & Settlements

Fraud Whatsapp Inc., Facebook Inc... $168,000,000
Auto v. Pedestrian Jathan Quiroz, a minor v. C... $28,163,528
Retaliation Ana Cantu v. Google LLC, Li... $28,000,000
Unfair Business Practices District Council #16 Northe... $11,000,000
Auto v. Auto Angelo Pizarro, Arcelio Gar... $3,573,286
Wage and Hour Ismail Alammari, individual... $2,875,000
Wage and Hour Frank Degourville, individu... $1,650,000
Wage and Hour Juan David Arreola Carrillo... $1,257,979
Wrongful Death Jane Doe v. Roe Nursing Home $950,000
Auto v. Auto Hyojin Choi v. Michael Chen $250,000

On the Move

Wesierski & Zurek, LLP

Jun. 20, 2025


Valerie R. Chrissakis joined Wesierski & Zurek, LLP as counsel in Lake Forest

Chrissakis served as a Kings County Superior Court judge from 2017 until February. During her judicial tenure, Chrissakis held leadership roles as both assistant presiding judge and presiding judge of the Family Law Division. She presided over a diverse range of civil and criminal calendars throughout her service. Chrissakis has contributed to the broader judicial community as an appointed member of the California Judges' Association Civil Law & Procedure Committee and the California Judicial Council Unlawful Detainer, Small Claims, & Civil Advisory Committee. Before her judicial appointment, she was a staff attorney with the Kings County Superior Court and worked as a temporary judge for the same court from 2009 to 2017. From 1997 to 2006, Chrissakis was an associate at civil litigation firms in Visalia and San Mateo.


Details

Wesierski & Zurek, LLP has 35 attorneys in 2 offices including Lake Forest and Pasadena. Among the law firm's key practice areas are Auto Defense, Bad Faith, Business Litigation, Employment Law, and General Civil Litigation. The firm’s website is wzllp.com

Address

29 Orchard Road , Lake Forest, CA 92630 United States of America
T: (949) 975-1000
F: (949) 756-0517

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Legal advocates warn that increased enforcement and a lack of legal representation are placing vulnerable immigrants in a bind...



Daily Appellate Report

Civil Procedure

Food and Drug Administration v. R. J. Reynolds Vapor Co.

Judicial review of Food and Drug Administration denial of e-cigarette manufacturer's application may be pursued by manufacturer's retailer allies who would be affected by the decision.


Criminal Law and Procedure

Esteras v. U.S.

District court considering revoking supervised release may not consider whether the punishment reflects the seriousness of the offense, promotes respect for the law, or provides just puni...


Civil Procedure, Consumer Law

McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates, Inc. v. McKesson Corp.

Hobbs Act does not bind district courts in civil enforcement proceedings to an agency's pre-enforcement interpretation of a statute.


Civil Procedure, Administrative Agencies

Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC v. Environmental Protection Agency

Gasoline producers had standing to sue the Environmental Protection Agency and the State of California for regulations requiring more hybrid or electric-powered vehicles.


Disability Discrimination, Employment Law

Stanley v. City of Sanford

Retired employee's disability claim against city who changed its health insurance policy to lessen coverage for those retiring due to disability was not covered by the Americans with Disa...