Special Reports
Judicial Profile
Judge Theodore Weathers thrives amid chaos of San Diego criminal courts
ADR Profile
George Hernandez brings a competitor's spirit and a judge's patience to dispute resolution
From The Archive
Alternative Dispute Resolution
MCLE
Staying ahead of CRD enforcement under the California Fair Chance Act
As California's Civil Rights Department intensifies Fair ...
By Jennifer L. MoraAB 2039 and the cost of carrying a case: California's new interest ban raises novel ethics questions
AB 2039's prohibition on charging clients interest leaves...
By Susie Dent, David M. Majchrzak, Heather L. RosingWhere's the human? Bio-AI and the law's missing person
Every legal gate in the life sciences assumes a person st...
By John E. Wehrli
Today's News
Torts/Personal Injury
Alameda County jury awards $34.2M in Johnson & Johnson talc case
By Alicia Alvarez
Jurors found Johnson & Johnson liable in a mesothelioma lawsuit involving its baby powder, assigning the company 40% of the responsibility. The company d...
Torts/Personal Injury
Six Flags sued over alleged roller coaster injuries at Great America
By Alicia Alvarez
A Vacaville woman claims she suffered head and neck injuries when a roller coaster abruptly changed speed at the Santa Clara amusement park, which is schedul...
California Supreme Court
California Supreme Court to decide legality of military insurance rate disparities
By Craig Anderson
The justices will consider whether USAA violated Proposition 103 by charging former enlisted servicemembers higher rates than retired officers and whether st...
Mergers & Acquisitions
Massumi + Consoli opens Silicon Valley office with Weil private equity partner
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The firm's expansion into Silicon Valley brings veteran private equity and M&A attorney Matt Stewart aboard as Massumi + Consoli continues to grow its na...
Technology, Securities
NVIDIA investor lawsuit faces critical test over stock losses
By Daniel Schrager
A securities lawsuit over NVIDIA's statements concerning an alleged Chinese espionage plot could expose the chipmaker to substantial damages, but a legal exp...
A Los Angeles judge ruled that the landfill's challenge to county traffic mitigation fees was procedurally defective and untimely, but left open the possibil...
Columns
It is easy to sue for financial elder abuse
By Geoffrey M. Gold
Financial managers don't have to profit to commit financial elder abuse. Banks can also face liability for assisting financial...
Labor/Employment
Staying ahead of CRD enforcement under the California Fair Chance Act
By Jennifer L. Mora
As California's Civil Rights Department intensifies Fair Chance Act enforcement, employers must understand the rules governing...
Constitutional Law
When 'common threads' become the starting point for conspiracy
By William M. Paparian
The Trump administration's investigations of anti-ICE protesters and progressive organizations raise concerns about a return t...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Wage and Hour | Uber Technologies Wage and ... | $272,500,000 |
| Auto v. Pedestrian | Carol Dietz, individually a... | $41,060,756 |
| Auto v. Auto | Alejandra Gutierrez, et al.... | $25,000,000 |
| Negligent Supervision | Doe 2 - Doe 8 v. Sonora Com... | $18,500,000 |
| Unfair Business Practices | The People of the State of ... | $6,860,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Joyce Dempsey and Sylvia Re... | $5,700,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Dennis Bullard, individuall... | $3,750,000 |
| Retaliation | Shirin Buckman v. City of L... | $1,919,862 |
| Wage and Hour | Zachary Del Rio, an individ... | $1,900,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Christopher Johnson, indivi... | $1,750,000 |
On the Move
Ogletree Deakins
Timothy Pico joined Ogletree Deakins as a shareholder in Los Angeles. The move was Nov. 2, 2026.
Brett Markson joined Ogletree Deakins as a shareholder in Los Angeles. The move was Feb. 11, 2026.
Details
Ogletree Deakins has 1200 attorneys in 62 offices including Los Angeles, Orange County, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Torrance, Fresno. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are traditional labor and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration. The firm’s website is ogletree.com
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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
MABA 2026 honorees: Judge Felipe de Jesús Rivera Gallegos of Jalisco, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elizabeth L. Bradley, U.S. District Judge Sunshine S. Sykes and Los Angeles County Superior Court Presiding Judge Sergio C. Tapia II
"Ramona Godoy Perez Visionera Award" recipient Superior Court Judge Elizabeth L. Bradley and MABA student trustee Ally M. Vasquez-Castillo of Southwestern Law School
Los Angeles Superior Court Criminal Division Supervising Judge Ivette Verastegui addresses attendees at MABA’s annual Judges’ Night
2026/27 MABA board members
Nearly 300 members of the legal community gathered in downtown Los Angeles as MABA recognized four judges from California and Mexico for their judicial service, leadership and contributions to the legal profession.
Daily Appellate Report
Bankruptcy
In re: Jason Michael Eatmon and Christine Ann Eatmon
Finding debtor lacked credibility was insufficient to support denying discharge for actual fraud because determination lacked thematic connection to the specific conduct alleged and did n...
Judges, Civil Procedure
J.O. v. Superior Court (San Joaquin County Public Conservator)
A judge's departure does not moot a challenge to blanket disqualifications when the order still restricts future judicial assignments.
Civil Procedure
Smith v. Apria Healthcare
Application to intervene was untimely when proposed intervenors waited seven months after learning their interests may not have been represented in the instant litigation.
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Chism
Compassionate release may be denied despite terminal illness when corrections officials abandon the proposed release plan without replacing it.
Torts
Sellars v. Rose
Statutory privilege created to shield victims speaking out regarding incidents of sexual assault applied broadly to statements regarding other alleged victims because they were related to...