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Judicial Profile
Judge Sharon Kalemkiarian listens to children in family law cases
MCLE
Don't let an adverse party commit to producing 'relevant' documents
While responses to Requests for Production that promise t...
By Ian PikeState Supreme Court takes on compelled arbitration and elder abuse
The California Supreme Court is poised to clarify when ar...
By Mike Arias, Destiny D. Hooper, Uri H. NivRebuilding after wildfire means knowing the tax rules
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Today's News
Civil Litigation
Santa Ana motels, restaurant accused of operating as drug dens; case moves to federal court
By Devon Belcher
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
Key witness denies wrongdoing in LAWDP litigation debacle
By Skyler Romero
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...
Civil Litigation
Franchisees accuse Spiffy of fraud in lawsuits targeting car care start-up's business model
By Wisdom Howell
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
9th Circuit strikes down California law limiting gun purchases
By Craig Anderson
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 faces dismissal from Zogg Fire case
By James Twomey
Redding attorney Tyler Lalaguna faces dismissal from a Zogg Fire lawsuit for alleged misconduct, including harassing counsel, ignoring court orders, and refu...
Civil Litigation
Nudists allege naked cash grab by managers after double homicide
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
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
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
By Curtis E.A. Karnow
Judges face rising threats and disinformation, yet ethics rules keep most silent, leaving attacks on the courts dangerously un...
Banking
Banking on neutrality: Rising tensions and the new risks of debanking
By Diane Cafferata
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
Valerie R. Chrissakis joined Wesierski & Zurek, LLP as counsel in Lake Forest
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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Community News
Immigration, Community News
Fear of arrest driving some immigrants to skip court, advocates warn
By Skyler Romero
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...