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Judicial Profile
A former foster parent, Judge Natalie Nardecchia's journey shapes her rulings
MCLE
Message in a bottle: reconsidering service by publication
In California, service by publication allows a party to n...
By Ashfaq G. ChowdhurySCOTUS favors Napue over Brady in rare death penalty reversal inGlossip
In a surprising turn, the Supreme Court elevates Napue's ...
By Max Alderman, Maya JamesEEOC and DOJ oppose heightened standard in 'reverse discrimination' cases
The U.S. Supreme Court heard ...
By Juan C. Enjamio, Veronica A. Torrejón
Special Coverage
Orange County DA to review cases decided by Judge Jeffrey Ferguson
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced plans to review cases overseen by Judge Jeffrey Ferguson after the judg...
Special Reports
Top Professional Responsibility 2025
The annual list highlighting the top performing attorneys in legal malpractice matters and ethics.
Today's News
Civil Litigation
Lawsuit against Edison focuses on power remaining on after fire risk warnings
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
McNulty and Wood law firms sue Southern California Edison, alleging negligence in not shutting off power before the Eaton fire broke out, despite warnings of...
Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports
Disney had no access to animator's screenplay to copy 'Moana,' jury finds
By Devon Belcher
A federal jury in LA decided Disney's had no way of infringing animator Buck Woodall's "Bucky the Surfer Boy" screenplay when it made and distributed "Moana."
U.S. Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court sends Nazi-looted art case back to 9th Circuit
By Craig Anderson
The U.S. Supreme Court vacated a 9th Circuit ruling that allowed a Spanish foundation to keep a Pissarro painting surrendered to the Nazis in 1939. The case ...
Immigration
Huntington Beach amends lawsuit against California sanctuary law
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Huntington Beach argues that the state's restrictions on local cooperation with federal immigration authorities violate constitutional rights and federal sta...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Apple fights sanctions over withheld App Store documents
By Wisdom Howell
Apple resists sanctions for withholding 55,000 documents in an antitrust clash with Epic Games, arguing good faith and blaming Epic, as a federal judge deem...
Criminal
LA DA opposes Menendez resentencing without admission of guilt
By Skyler Romero
Los Angeles DA Nathan Hochman opposes resentencing the Menendez brothers unless they admit to murdering their parents and lying about self-defense, as Gov. N...
Columns
Constitutional Law
Supervening ameliorative legislation applies to the constitutional maximum
By Marshall Grasty
The California Supreme Court ruled that defendants are entitled to retroactive application of ameliorative legislation, like A...
Immigration, Entertainment & Sports
How NIL, amateurism and immigration are shaping college golf's landscape
By Frank N. Darras
NIL rights are transforming college golf by creating new opportunities for athletes, but legal hurdles around amateurism and v...
My column, which presented an imaginary memo supporting annexation, was intended as deadpan satire, but may have been misunder...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Auto v. Pedestrian | Alvin Mount, Nella Mount v.... | $40,000,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Nicole Lopes, individually ... | $7,000,000 |
| False Advertising | In re: Linkedln Advertising... | $6,625,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Target Wage and Hour Cases | $6,450,000 |
| Dangerous Condition of Public Property | Jane Doe v. State of Califo... | $6,350,000 |
| Dependent Adult Abuse | Glenn Wright, et al. v. Exo... | $3,000,000 |
| Coverage Denied | Grizelda Mejia v. Wawanesa ... | $2,900,000 |
| Negligent Supervision | Jane Doe 7054, Jane Doe 705... | $2,295,000 |
| False Advertising | Mary Rickey, individually, ... | $1,925,000 |
| Breach of Implied Contract | Kathryn Rohrer, on behalf o... | $1,500,000 |
On the Move
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Michael Diz joined Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP as a partner in Silicon Valley. The move was Mar. 10, 2025.
Details
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has 1100 attorneys in 10 offices including Redwood City. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are M&A, restructuring and litigation. The firm’s website is davispolk.com
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Community News
Oversight body urges supervisors to reject resignation, blasts county counsel
By Skyler Romero
The Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission voted to reject a commissioner's resignation amid escalating tens...
Attorney Profiles
Robert W. Wood
Robert W. Wood provides tax advice and handles tax controversies nationwide. He also serves as an expert witness on tax issues in civil cases. He is best known for advising plaintiffs, de...
Estate Planning and Probate Directory
A comprehensive directory of estate planning and probate attorneys throughout California.
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Insurance
In January, communities in Los Angeles were devastated by wildfires, permanently displacing thousands and destroying property ...
Daily Appellate Report
Civil Procedure
Glickman v. Krolikowski
Discovery referee allocating referee fees unequally did not constitute a "monetary sanctions order" for the purposes of appealability.
Family Law
In re M.V.
Juvenile court did not abuse its discretion when it terminated parental rights despite court-appointed parental bonding expert's opinion against termination.
Constitutional Law
Jensen v. Brown
Complaint alleging a First Amendment retaliation claim from a community college professor voicing concerns about a curriculum policy change was properly pleaded.
Civil Procedure
Uber Technologies, Inc. v. United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation
Centralization of litigation was neither legal error nor an abuse of discretion where common issues of fact existed, and centralization was convenient and efficient for the parties and th...
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Olmos
Defendant's 33-years-to-life sentence failed to meet Penal Code Section 1170(d)(1)(A)'s functional equivalent sentencing requirement of life without the possibility of parole.