Judicial Profile
Judge Erin Rowe relishes helping the vulnerable, as she did in the DA's office
MCLE
Many 2020-2025 wildfire settlements to be retroactively tax-free
Taxpayers can amend their returns to claim refunds for ta...
By Alex Z. Brown, Robert W. WoodCalifornia cracks open AI's black box
California's AB 2013, effective in 2026, mandates AI comp...
By Alexander F. Koskey, Madison "MJ" McMahan, Matthew G. WhiteWhen back pay goes beyond the bottom line
In labor arbitration, pre-judgment interest on back pay d...
By Christopher David Ruiz CameronSpecial Coverage
Judges and Judiciary
Newsom appoints 11 judges in 7 counties
By Laurinda Keys
The governor named one new judge in Fresno County; one in Kern County; three in Los Angeles County; two in Orange County; one ...
Today's News
Government, Criminal
Prop 36 funds likely to compete with AG's budget to fight Trump
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Proposition 36 supporters had little time to celebrate their victory before some began to fret that the Democratic-controlled Legislature could slow implemen...
Criminal
AG Bonta issues guidance on enforcing Proposition 36
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Law enforcement agencies throughout the state say they are eager to implement the tough-on-crime measure passed by nearly 68% of voters last month.
Land Use
Challenge to LA's shelter units in parking lot denied writ of mandamus
By Skyler Romero
"Depending on their nature, an agency may be able to waive its own procedural failures," and it appeared the city did so, concluding the project meets its cr...
Civil Litigation
Judges shared new magistrate opt-out program details with federal bar
By Devon Belcher
On Dec. 1, the Central District issued an amended local rule that requires attorneys to opt if they don't want a magistrate judge to hear their case through ...
Criminal
Accused white supremacist sentenced to time served, monitoring
By Devon Belcher
In September, Robert Rundo pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the federal Anti-Riot Act. The government accused him of leading a militant w...
Class Action, Banking
Putative class says Visa aims to monopolize debit card processing
By Wisdom Howell
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in federal court in San Francisco, claimed that Visa charges higher "rack rates" to merchants that offer debit card users altern...
Columns
Litigation & Arbitration
Burden lifted in arbitration waiver cases
By Gary A. Watt , Patrick Burns
The California Supreme Court's decision in Quach v. California Commerce Club (2024) eliminated the decades-old arbitr...
In a humorous and self-reflective fantasy, Myron Moskovitz imagines joining the ranks of Trump's legal team, getting appointed...
Litigation & Arbitration
Mass arbitration rules: Who decides when claims consolidate?
By Bentley P. Stansbury III
The rise of mass arbitrations has prompted forums like AAA and JAMS to establish specialized rules and gatekeepers to determin...
Verdicts & Settlements
Sherman Antitrust Act | Grant House, Tymir Oliver, ... | $2,576,000,000 |
Sherman Antitrust Act | Chuba Hubbard and Keira McC... | $200,000,000 |
Auto v. Truck | Karteek Koganti, Sivatej Me... | $15,000,000 |
Consumers Legal Remedies Act | Michelle Salinas, Raymel Wa... | $15,000,000 |
Negligence | C.B., a minor, by and throu... | $4,500,000 |
Breach of Contract | Christopher W. Leyster, DDS... | $3,346,250 |
School Incident | Jane Doe 7050 v. Alvord Uni... | $3,000,000 |
Breach of Contract | RES System 3 LLC v. City an... | $2,600,000 |
Premises Liability | Jill Stager v. Paramount Pi... | $1,719,092 |
Wage and Hour | Marjan Iranrouh v. Highland... | $1,500,000 |
On the Move
Snell & Wilmer LLP
Andrew B. Still was elected to the partnership of Snell & Wilmer LLP in Orange County. The promotion is effectiveJan. 1, 2025.
Sarah Hibbard was elected to the partnership of Snell & Wilmer LLP in San Diego. The promotion is effectiveJan. 1, 2025.
Erin Denniston Leach was elected to the partnership of Snell & Wilmer LLP in Orange County. The promotion is effectiveJan. 1, 2025.
Snell & Wilmer LLP has 500 + attorneys in 16 offices, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, . Among the law firm’s key practices areas are bankruptcy, bioscience, business litigation, construction, corporate, employee benefits, energy/environmental, healthcare, intellectual property, international, labor/employment, product liability, real estate/zoning, tax, and trusts/estates.. The firm’s website is https://www.swlaw.com/
Featured Content
Eight key factors that make early mediation a valuable tool in civil cases
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Community News
Slideshow, Community News
Scott Edelman of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher was honored at the event in Beverly Hills.
Attorney Profiles
Estate Planning and Probate Directory
A comprehensive directory of estate planning and probate attorneys throughout California.
Daily Appellate Report
Environmental Law
Casa Mira Homeowners Assn. v. California Coastal Commission
Because "existing structures" under Coastal Act Section 30235 meant those structures in place when the statute was enacted, protective shoreline armoring only included the 1972 and not 19...
Civil Procedure, Native American Affairs
Maverick Gaming, LLC v. U.S.
District court properly dismissed casino gaming company's action because the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe was a required party that could not be joined to the litigation.
Civil Procedure, Remedies
Modification: LCPFV LLC v. Somatdary Inc.
Trial court properly refused to award excessive fees and damages during default judgment process to plaintiff that ramped up legal activity after notice defendant would not participate in...
Real Property
Kaur v. Dual Arch International
Qualified, not absolute, immunity applied to trustee's communications during nonjudicial foreclosure.