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Judge Esther Ro followed her heart to a Superior Court seat
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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
Government
Watchdog group sues California DOJ over withheld climate litigation records
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Public records lawsuit alleges coordination with environmental groups and improper redactions.
Eaton and Palisades wildfire lawsuits involve tens of thousands of plaintiffs, novel immunity defenses, utility liability disputes, and unprecedented strain ...
California Supreme Court
Newsom pick could shift balance in criminal cases on California Supreme Court
By Craig Anderson
Gov. Gavin Newsom's choice to replace retiring Justice Martin J. Jenkins could determine whether the California Supreme Court maintains its resistance to cha...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Antitrust efforts against Meta and Google face setbacks amid technological shifts
By Craig Anderson
Government attempts to break up large Silicon Valley tech giants Meta Platforms Inc. and Alphabet Inc.-owned Google LLC hit significant hurdles this year, as...
Intellectual Property
Authors reject AI copyright settlement, sue tech giants
By Daniel Schrager
Six authors who opted out of a $1.5 billion class action settlement against Anthropic PBC filed a new lawsuit Monday against the company and five other tech ...
Class Action
Authors reject AI copyright settlement, sue tech giants
By Daniel Schrager
Six authors who opted out of a $1.5 billion class action settlement against Anthropic PBC filed a new lawsuit against the company and five other tech giants,...
Columns
Tax
If you don't receive payment in 2025 but could have, is it 2025 income?
By Robert W. Wood
Constructive receipt determines when income is considered taxable, focusing on whether you have an unrestricted right to payme...
How consumer arbitrators balance fairness, efficiency and economy
By Delton R. Henderson
Understanding the neutral's perspective can help practitioners achieve better outcomes.
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Ethical risks that can silence your best witness
By David M. Majchrzak
Witnesses tell your client's story but mishandling them can write them out of your case entirely. From who you can contact to ...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Securities Exchange Act | Uniformed Sanitationmen's A... | $41,500,000 |
| Due Process Violation | Maurice Hastings v. Grant P... | $25,000,000 |
| Wrongful Death | Weichiao Ku and Pi-Lien Kuo... | $23,600,000 |
| False Advertising | The People of the State of ... | $7,500,000 |
| Anastasia Martinez v. Count... | $2,340,000 | |
| Police Negligence | Marco Antonio Vazquez Sr., ... | $2,250,000 |
| Hostile Work Environment | Tania Dababneh, an individu... | $2,000,000 |
| Negligence | Anthony Acevedo v. ABC Unif... | $1,501,500 |
| Dangerous Condition of Public Property | Ariell Kirylo v. City of Lo... | $1,500,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | Juan Moreno Ruiz v. Montice... | $780,000 |
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
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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
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Daily Appellate Report
Administrative Agencies
Myres v. Board of Admin. for CalPERS
Because CalPER's member's criminal conduct did not arise out of nor was in the performance of her official duties, pension forfeiture under Government Code section 7522.72(b)(1) was unsup...
Family Law
Rinker v. Rinker
Trial court erroneously denied domestic violence restraining order, where husband provided ample evidence of wife's stalking and was not required to establish her intent to intimidate.
Consumer Law
Milliken v. Bank of America, N.A.
Bank of America credit card agreement with variable rate did not violate the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act.
Real Property
Wilkins v. U.S.
Because public use of government's easement over plaintiff private landowners' property provided objective notification, their Quiet Title Claim Act was time barred.