Judicial Profile
Judge Esther Ro followed her heart to a Superior Court seat
MCLE
Court of Appeal restores sanity to workers' comp treatment authorizations
A new Second District Court of Appeal decision dismantles...
By Brent Daub, Glenn OlsenAI defamation suits test anti-SLAPP shields and speaker rights
As AI-driven defamation suits emerge, courts must not onl...
By Lan P. VuSEC at the door? Mind your ethics - and your client
When the SEC comes knocking, corporate counsel must call ...
By Alanna G. Clair, Shari L. Klevens
Today's News
Intellectual Property
GoPro patent verdict challenged as both sides seek new trial
By Daniel Schrager
A decade-long patent fight against GoPro faces uncertainty after an inconsistent jury verdict, prompting both sides to seek judgment or a new trial before a ...
Intellectual Property
Entrepreneur says manager stole AI mansion, denying he abandoned it
By Daniel Schrager
A tech entrepreneur countersued his mansion manager, claiming he seized control of AGI House in San Francisco, stole trademarks and domains, and froze him ou...
Torts/Personal Injury
Angels, Skaggs family settle wrongful death case as jury deliberations end
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The Los Angeles Angels and the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs reached an undisclosed settlement as jurors prepared to deliberate, concluding a two-month...
Judges and Judiciary
LA judge admonished for pattern of misconduct in juvenile cases
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Commission says Archuleta disparaged families and skirted rules in dependency court.
Torts/Personal Injury
Wrongful death trial against Rebecca Grossman delayed for lead defender's exit
By Devon Belcher
A judge postponed the Rebecca Grossman wrongful death trial to April, citing the lead defense counsel's unexpected departure, over plaintiffs' objections th...
Criminal
Prop 36's first year: praise, criticism and budget fears
By Malcolm Maclachlan
As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares a deficit-year budget, prosecutors tout new numbers under the tough on crime initiative.
Columns
Litigation & Arbitration
Unconscionable agreements: How courts are rejecting one-sided arbitration
By Maurice Mandel II
Three 2025 California decisions send a clear message: When employment arbitration agreements are rushed, one-sided and stacked...
Cannabis
Federal cannabis policy at a crossroads: What rescheduling and court rulings mean for legalization
By Alexis Lazzeri
Two recent federal actions--one administrative, one judicial--highlight the sharp limits of executive and court-based cannabis...
The unitary executive needs a legislative counterweight
By Ashutosh Bhagwat, Alan Brownstein
As the Supreme Court moves to expand presidential power by subordinating independent agencies to executive prerogatives, a pro...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Wrongful Termination | Lajos Hugyetz v. Equinox Ho... | $32,300,000 |
| Auto v. Pedestrian | James Thomas Simpson; Maria... | $11,800,000 |
| Auto v. Pedestrian | Nancy Ginn, individually, a... | $10,000,000 |
| Auto v. Truck | Ashley Diaz v. A Better Mov... | $8,718,418 |
| Fraud | In re City of Hope Data Sec... | $8,500,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Lauren Dann, Kathryn Cude a... | $8,000,000 |
| Breach of Contract | Bitech Technologies Corpora... | $6,300,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | John Doe v. Roe Corporation... | $4,900,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Dan Beck and Beinvenida Sal... | $3,888,888 |
| Assault and Battery | A. Jamal Shakir Jr. v. City... | $3,600,000 |
On the Move
Berger Kahn, A Law Corporation
Jarrick S. Goldhamer was promoted to partner of Berger Kahn, A Law Corporation in Lake Forest. The promotion is effective Jul. 1, 2025.
Details
Berger Kahn, A Law Corporation has 15 attorneys in Lake Forest. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Insurance Law, Labor & Employment Law. The firm’s website is bergerkahn.com
Featured Content
Where process, technology and human impact meet
No matter how small your business, here's a quick blueprint for strengthening your defense against common cyber threats.
Insights from experienced mediators on preparation, breaking impasses and guiding clients through multifaceted disputes
Community News
Community News
LA County's Court Commons exhibit brings education, resources to residents
By Skyler Romero
Los Angeles Superior Court launched Court Commons, a mobile exhibition offering legal education, resources for self-represente...
Podcasts
Davis Wright Tremaine's Vid Prabhakaran joins In the Counsel's Chair to break down three of the biggest challenges facing the ...
Daily Appellate Report
Family Law
Marriage of Patel
Family court acted within its authority in dismissing appellant's petition for legal separation under Family Code section 2345 when respondent's lack of consent made a judgment legally im...
Corporations
Amaro v. Weber
Secretary of State improperly denied applications for restitution from corporate fraud fund as resubmissions without proper evidence and was required to properly evaluate them.
Fees and Costs
Make UC a Good Neighbor v. Regents of University of California
Plaintiffs were not "successful parties" under Code of Civil Procedure section 1021.5 where their temporary appellate victories were abrogated by legislation and reversed by the Supreme C...
Arbitration
Faiaipau v. THC-Orange County, LLC
Trial court erred by not ordering individual plaintiffs' wrongful death claim to arbitration, where death was allegedly caused by medical facility's disconnection of decedent's ventilator...
Criminal Law and Procedure
U.S. v. Rodriguez
District court properly applied sentencing enhancement for possession of two California driver's licenses, where defendant conceded possession, and the Sentencing Guidelines contained no ...