Judicial Profile
Superior Court Judge Annabelle G. Cortez brings rhythm of justice to DREAM Court
MCLE
Red tape or green future? Unpacking California's climate disclosure laws and the pushback
As the federal government retreats from climate regulatio...
By Callon A. Green, Elizabeth Haskins, Noelle E. WootenWhy immigration enforcement is changing the way California works
Immigration crackdowns post-2025 have made compliance a ...
By Maxine D. Bayley, Michael S. BernickCharacter evidence simplified: CORPSE, COD and COW
Attorneys often struggle with character evidence frequent...
By Jackson LuckySpecial Coverage
Civil Litigation
LA Courts mull court closures to serve public with kiosks, storefronts
By Laurinda Keys
A recent survey reveals public support for replacing aging courthouses with community-based service centers, as officials seek...
Special Reports
The Resolution Issue 2025
An annual statewide roundup of neutrals focusing on mediations, arbitrations and dispute resolutions.
Today's News
Judge William Orrick enjoins the Trump administration from withholding billions in funding from 16 sanctuary jurisdictions.
Environmental & Energy
$1.6M in fees awarded in Lunada Bay case, $4M was asked
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Judge awards $1.6M in attorney fees in the Lunada Bay beach access case, but at least two plaintiffs' counsel may appeal.
Los Angeles judge voids Pomona's $500-a-day fine on Regency Outdoor Advertising, ruling it an illegal penalty in billboard dispute.
Criminal
Trump's FCPA freeze casts uncertainty over corporate bribery cases
By Craig Anderson
An executive order by President Trump pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement has defense lawyers and companies reassessing their compliance and le...
State Bar & Bar Associations
California Supreme Court appoints new trustees, bar exam officials
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The California Supreme Court has appointed Ryan Harrison to the State Bar Board of Trustees and named Juliane Smith and Joshua Montgomery to the Committee of...
Labor/Employment, Government
Senate backs bill requiring employers to disclose worker surveillance tools
By Malcolm Maclachlan
A new bill from Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, D-Los Angeles would require California employers to publicly report how they electronically monitor workers. Supp...
Columns
Law Practice
Understanding client needs and closing the deal: The competitive edge for modern lawyers
By George Brandon
Thriving lawyers today pair legal skills with empathy, clear communication, and trust-building to turn consultations into co...
Environmental & Energy
Red tape or green future? Unpacking California's climate disclosure laws and the pushback
By Noelle E. Wooten, Elizabeth Haskins
As the federal government retreats from climate regulation, California steps up with sweeping disclosure laws requiring large ...
Real Estate/Development
California's Surplus Lands Act needs a reality check for rural parcels
By Brian D. Poulsen Jr.
Though well-intentioned, the act urgently needs reform to distinguish between viable housing sites and rural parcels like El D...
Verdicts & Settlements
Defamation | Jesus Fonseca v. Wal-Mart A... | $34,700,249 |
Consumer Protection | In re Arthur J. Gallagher D... | $21,000,000 |
Breach of Contract | Doe Sales Executive v. Roe ... | $6,215,228 |
Excessive Force | Susan Peck, Courtney Mono, ... | $5,753,600 |
Negligent Supervision | Carlos Delgado, et al. v. A... | $4,925,000 |
Retaliation | Daniel Ridge v. Alameda Hea... | $2,455,000 |
Unfair Business Practices | Federal Trade Commission v.... | $2,013,000 |
Auto v. Pedestrian | Ricardo Juarez Perez v. Ash... | $1,250,000 |
Wage and Hour | Mitzi Castillo, individuall... | $1,200,000 |
Malpractice | Trinity Kennard v. County o... | $600,000 |
On the Move
Nossaman
Nossaman welcomes Rachael Harrington as a partner in Irvine.
Details
Nossaman has 140 attorneys in 11 offices including Los Angeles, Irvine, San Francisco, Sacramento . Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Infrastructure; Environmental & Land Use; Eminent Domain & Inverse Condemnation; Pensions, Benefits & Investments; Healthcare . The firm’s website is www.nossaman.com
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Daily Appellate Report
Contracts, Tax
Nazaryan v. Femtometrix
Civil litigation privilege did not bar breach of contract claim predicated on defendants' fraudulent characterization of settlement stock as non-employee compensation.
Disability Discrimination
Amended Opinion: The Ohio House LLC v. City of Costa Mesa
Living facility's disparate-treatment claim failed because the differential treatment imposed under the City's ordinances facially benefitted the protected class.
Consumer Law
Amended Opinion: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Cashcall, Inc.
Consumer lender failed to argue constitutional right to jury trial violation when it proceeded with a bench trial in the first phase of trial.
Civil Procedure, Administrative Agencies
Fallon v. Dudek
In social security context, district court properly refused revisiting its evaluation of medical experts' opinions settled in its first opinion and not part of remand proceedings under th...
Securities, Arbitration
Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. v. Mitchell
Because purported Ponzi scheme victims were not Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) member's customers, FINRA mandatory arbitration requirement was inapplicable.