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Judicial Profile
Litigating in financial services sector gave Judge Stephen Hicklin expertise for family law cases
ADR Profile
Retired Judge Gary Nadler works to 'extract' parties from 'emotional involvement' in their disputes
MCLE
Ocean cargo claims and forum selection clauses
When ocean-borne cargo is damaged or lost during transit...
By Terry ConiglioArbitration has come a long way
Arbitration, once a widely debated method for resolving ...
By Tricia A. BigelowWorkaholic and worn out: Don't let work stress lead you astray
Lawyers are among the professions most vulnerable to alco...
By Alanna G. Clair, Shari L. Klevens
Today's News
California Courts of Appeal
Bonta challenges Huntington Beach voter ID law in appellate court
By Craig Anderson
The dispute centers on whether the city's charter amendment conflicts with state election laws, even before an ordinance is enacted.
Labor/Employment, Class Action
Southwest settles military leave pay class action led by pilot
By Wisdom Howell
Southwest Airlines and 2,700 employees settled a class action over military leave pay. The agreement was filed just before a potential class decertification ...
Government
Federal judge strikes down California's ban on 'pay-for-delay' drug deals
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A federal judge has blocked California from enforcing its ban on "pay-for-delay" pharmaceutical deals beyond state borders, striking a major blow to the stat...
Land Use, Civil Litigation
Realtors group claims LA didn't fulfill housing rezoning plan
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
A realtors' group sued Los Angeles, demanding action within 60 days and accusing the city of reneging on its commitment to accommodate 255,432 new units thro...
Real Estate/Development
Bay Area judge denies new trial in $14.2M real estate clash
By James Twomey
A Santa Clara judge denied a new trial in a $14.2M Bay Area real estate dispute between cardroom Bay 101 and landlord S.J. Bayshore, ruling the evidence supp...
Judges and Judiciary
Commission confirms justices to 1st and 4th District Courts of Appeal
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The Commission on Judicial Appointments confirmed Alameda County Superior Court Judge Charles A. Smiley to the 1st District Court of Appeal and Orange County...
Columns
Could the new tariffs accelerate the shift to onshore factories?
By Xinying Huang
President Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, aimed at curbing illegal activities, may unintentionally accelerate th...
Intellectual Property
New top-level .MUSIC domain could be music to industry's ears
By Paul I. Menes
The newly launched .MUSIC domain offers music-related professionals and entities a unique, secure online space with tailored p...
Elder care during the Trump Administration: What's at stake?
By Edward P. Dudensing
As America's aging population grows, elder care policies are at a crossroads, with political shifts threatening to either st...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Breach of Contract | In re: Orrick, Herrington &... | $8,000,000 |
| Premises Liability | Abraham Degala v. John Stew... | $6,000,000 |
| Whistleblower Retaliation | Timothy Colomey v. City of ... | $3,567,475 |
| Malpractice | Doe Wife, Doe Husband v. Ro... | $1,550,000 |
| Malpractice | Doe Plaintiffs v. Roe Medic... | $1,500,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Antwanette King, as an aggr... | $1,089,350 |
| Wage and Hour | Bobby Birdi, individually a... | $1,075,000 |
| Malpractice | Doe Plaintiffs v. Roe Physi... | $931,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Anthony Davide, individuall... | $800,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Isom Duane Day, an individu... | $700,000 |
On the Move
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP
Colm B. Cross joined Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP as an associate in San Clemente. The move was Feb. 18, 2025.
Details
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP has 19 attorneys in 2 offices including Los Angeles and San Clemente. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are White Collar Crime, Complex Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy Litigation, and Regulatory Defense. The firm’s website is www.bklwlaw.com
Address
903 Calle Amanecer, Suite 350 , San Clemente CA 92673 United States
T:
(949) 369-3700
F:
(949) 369-3701
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Community News
Slideshow, Community News
OCBA held its Judges' Night and Annual Meeting
By Ricardo Pineda
Mei Tsang of Umberg/Zipser was sworn in as OCBA president, along with the 2025 board of directors.
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...
Estate Planning and Probate Directory
A comprehensive directory of estate planning and probate attorneys throughout California.
Podcasts
The San Bernardino Superior Court electronically records trial. Can the recording be used as the appellate record? While the s...
Daily Appellate Report
Administrative Agencies
Western States Petroleum Ass'n. v. California Air Resources Board
California Air Resources Board had the authority to set emissions standards for berthed vessels that would require technology that did not yet exist but was achievable by the compliance d...
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Lawson
Defendant failed to establish by a preponderance that trial court acted with racial animus in violation of the Racial Justice Act.
Water Rights
Modification: Town of Apple Valley v. Apple Valley Ranchose Water
Trial court erred in applying the wrong burden of proof and standard of review in deciding public utility could acquire private water utility system within its boundaries through eminent ...
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Lara
Upon resentencing, two attempted murder counts could be redesignated as count of shooting at inhabited dwelling and count of assault with firearm, but uncharged non-target offenses could ...
Consumer Law
Chai v. Velocity Investments, LLC
Nothing in the Fair Debt Buying Practices Act conditions a consumer's right to sue for statutory damages on suffering an injury in fact or the availability of actual damages.