Judicial Profile
For Judge Laura Parsky, every trial demands thinking on her feet
ADR Profile
Neutral Gail Title brings curiosity, candor to complex entertainment disputes
Firm Profile
Small firm, big footprint: Armbruster Goldsmith & Delvac thrives on a lean model
MCLE
Immigration restrictions, war and the changing landscape of family law
Immigration restrictions, currency fluctuations and poten...
By Abbas HadjianAlgorithms, 'addictive' features and age limits: The First Amendment's social media patchwork
Federal courts are drawing different First Amendment line...
By Krista L. BaughmanSupremely short sighted
The Supreme Court missed two opportunities to remedy the ...
By Michael M. Berger
Today's News
Criminal
Federal judge testifies in trial over threats following National Guard ruling
By Daniel Schrager
Senior U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer took the witness stand Wednesday in the trial of a man accused of threatening to skin him after he blocked Presi...
Torts/Personal Injury
Judge shields Edison executive, orders ex-director's deposition in Eaton Fire case
By Devon Belcher
A Los Angeles judge blocked Eaton Fire plaintiffs from deposing Edison's chief operating officer but ordered a former transmission director to testify about ...
Government
Democratic victory in Texas upends balance of power in state AG litigation
By Skyler Romero
Nathan Johnson's election as Texas attorney general could transform a Republican litigation powerhouse into a potential ally of California and New York, forc...
Judges and Judiciary
Newsom appoints 23 Superior Court judges across California
By David Houston
Five of the appointments were in Los Angeles County. The governor also announced two interim appointments to allow the judges to immediately assume positions...
Torts/Personal Injury
Aging plaintiffs' requests for faster trials pit urgency against defense preparation
By Alicia Alvarez
California attorneys disagree over expedited trials for elderly and seriously ill plaintiffs, balancing their opportunity to participate against defendants' ...
Ballot measures restricting data centers gained widespread support Tuesday, while Democratic victories in key governor's races threaten further limits on dev...
Columns
Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Biotech
Can FDA-approved generic drugs still trigger manufacturing defect lawsuits?
By Behram V. Parekh
For California attorneys, the distinction between regulatory approval and manufacturing compliance can determine whether a gen...
Cross-border deals can unravel over payment problems, regulatory delays and ownership disputes, making carefully drafted purch...
Entertainment & Sports
Beyond NIL earnings: Insuring college athletes' health, insurance and financial futures
By Frank N. Darras
College athletes need comprehensive insurance protection that goes beyond medical expenses to safeguard their NIL earnings, fu...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Wrongful Termination | Michelle Giaquinta v. San D... | $105,000,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | Rodriguez v. City of Sacram... | $32,160,957 |
| Hostile Work Environment | La-Kebbia Wilson, Charles S... | $15,400,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | Kristie Deaton, Victor Mend... | $6,000,000 |
| ADA | Joseph Sample Jr. v. Cemex ... | $5,000,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Richard Lindley, individual... | $4,480,000 |
| Wage and Hour | William Bowen v. The F.A. B... | $3,425,000 |
| Breach of Contract | Howe Avenue Medical, LLC v.... | $2,408,727 |
| Malpractice | Doe v. Roe Hospital | $2,000,000 |
| Assault and Battery | Malcolm Murphy v. Defendant... | $1,734,945 |
On the Move
Lowenstein Sandler
Jason Sanderson joined Lowenstein Sandler as a partner in Palo Alto. The move was Oct. 26, 2026.
Details
Lowenstein Sandler has 400 attorneys in 6 offices including Palo Alto. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Investment funds, life sciences, technology & innovation, emerging companies and venture capital. The firm’s website is lowenstein.com
Featured Content
Mediator's proposals often close out cases that would otherwise collapse at impasse, but ABA Formal Opinion 518 has left lawye...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
JAMS neutrals examine how evolving PAGA reforms, shifting case law and data-driven claims are reshaping mediation strategies i...
Community News
2nd District Court of Appeals Justices Armen Tamzarian and Helen I. Bendix
(Ret.) Superior Court Judge Terry B. Friedman of JAMS and Paul R. Kiesel of Kiesel Law LLP
(Ret.) Contra Costa Superior Court Judge Barry P. Goode, (Ret.) 2nd District Court of Appeal Presiding Justice Arthur Gilbert, California Supreme Court's Associate Justice Joshua P. Groban and (Ret.) Supreme Court Justice Martin J. Jenkins
4th District Court of Appeal Justice Juliet O. Macaulay, 1st District Court of Appeal Presiding Justice Teri L. Jackson and 2nd District Court of Appeal Justice Audra M. Mori
Superior Court Judge E. Carlos Dominguez and USC Gould School of Law professor Jean L. Reisz, also co-director of the school's Immigration Clinic
2nd District Court of Appeal Justice Gregory J. Weingart, Benjamin J. Horwich of Munger Tolles & Olson LLP and Retired 2nd District Court of Appeal Justice Margaret M. Grignon of Grignon Law Firm LLP
Cynthia Mitchell-Heard, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League, and Retired Superior Court Judge David S. Cunningham III
Horvitz & Levy LLP's Curt C. Cutting and Bradley S. Pauley
(Ret.) Superior Court Judge Terry B. Friedman of JAMS and Kent L. Richland of Greines Martin Stein & Richland LLP
2nd District Court of Appeal Justices Elwood G. Lui and Helen I. Bendix, and U.S. District Judge John A. Kronstadt
Daniel Grunfeld of Judicate West and David R. McFadden of Cathedral City
JAMS' Associate Business Manager Anthony Messina and Mediator and Arbitrator Edith R. Matthai
Senior Vice President at JAMS Brian Parmelee and Retired Superior Court Judge David S. Cunningham III
Pepperdine Caruso School of Law students Samuel Suard and Sophie Geoffrion
2nd District Court of Appeal Justices Stephen I. Goorvitch, Victor G. Viramontes and 4th District Court of Appeal Justice Jose S. Castillo
Mitchell Keiter of Keiter Appellate Law and Lindy F. Bradley of Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP
Historian Molly Selvin, 2nd District Court of Appeal Justice Anne K. Richardson, Richard H. Rahm of Ogletree Deakins and George S. Howard Jr. of Paul Plevin Sullivan & Connaughton LLP
Jeffrey Y. Wu of Munger Tolles & Olson LLP; King & Spalding LLP's David K. Willingham and Paul J. Watford
Southwestern Law School students Yonatan Hirshberg and Leanna Jasek-Rysdahl
Southwestern Law School students Nareg Babaians, Michael Kricfalusi and Kian Mirshokri
USC Gould School of Law students Elianet Romero, Abe Rosenthal and Aleen Kuyumjian
USC Gould School of Law students Michael Bodomov and Jeremy Bunuelos
2nd District Court of Appeal Justices Gail R. Feuer and Cindy Pánuco
2nd District Court of Appeal Presiding Justice Helen Zukin and 4th District Court of Appeal Justice Corey G. Lee
2nd District Court of Appeals Justices Armen Tamzarian and Nicholas F. Daum, and 4th District Court of Appeal Justice Michael J. Raphael
2nd District Court of Appeal Justices Stephen I. Goorvitch and (Ret.) California Supreme Court Justice Carlos R. Moreno of JAMS
Anne M. Murphy of Cotchett Pitre & McCarthy LLP, 4th District Court of Appeal Justice Juliet O. Macaulay and 1st District Court of Appeal Presiding Justice Teri L. Jackson
Judicate West's Director of Employment Practice Group Joselyn A. Vasko and Mediator Daniel Grunfeld, Haera Fronjian of Klinedinst Attorneys and Alan S. Petlak of Petlak Mediation
(Ret.) Contra Costa Superior Court Judge Barry P. Goode and (Ret.) 2nd District Court of Appeal Presiding Justice Arthur Gilbert
USC Gould School of Law student Jordan Jeremiah. Veronica Reynolds, Sarah Fiskin and Ariana Reynoso are Appellate Fellows at Horvitz & Levy
(Ret.) 2nd District Court of Appeal Presiding Justice Arthur Gilbert and Edith R. Matthai of JAMS
(Ret.) Superior Court Judge Kira L. Klatchko of JAMS, (Ret.) Supreme Court Justice Martin J. Jenkins and USC Gould School of Law student Elianet Romero
(Ret.) Supreme Court Justice Martin J. Jenkins and 2nd District Court of Appeal Justice Helen I. Bendix
(Ret.) Contra Costa Superior Court Judge Barry P. Goode, 2nd District Court of Appeal Presiding Justice Brian M. Hoffstadt and Benjamin G. Shatz of Duane Morris LLP
2nd District Court of Appeal Justice Gail R. Feuer, Benjamin G. Shatz of Duane Morris LLP and California Supreme Court's Associate Justice Joshua P. Groban
Former California Supreme Court Justice Martin J. Jenkins and retired appellate Justice Arthur Gilbert discussed judicial independence, legal interpretation and the importance of consensus at the California Supreme Court Historical Society's annual dinner.
Daily Appellate Report
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Savoy
Defendant failed to show disparate sentencing due to race that violated the Racial Justice Act where he provided no evidence of similarly situated defendants or disparate sentencing at th...
Consumer Law
Edson v. Airbnb Payments, Inc.
Airbnb's payment processor is not an escrow holder merely because it holds guests' payments until check-in and retains interest earned on those funds.
Bankruptcy
In re: Vikram Srinivasan
Bankruptcy judges must grant Chapter 13 dismissal requests but may prohibit bad-faith debtors from refiling for more than 180 days.
Criminal Law and Procedure
Ortega v. Superior Court (People)
Defendant could not be charged with implied malice murder for providing fentanyl to housemates whose child died after ingesting drugs because providing the drugs did not proximately cause...
Fees and Costs, Real Property
Aviles v. Shenon
A residential lease cannot cap a tenant's statutory right to recover prevailing-party litigation costs, but it may limit attorney fees when the lease itself creates the only entitlement t...