Judicial Profile
From fly-fishing streams to high-stakes trials, Judge Jeffrey Galvin channels curiosity, calm, and precision
ADR Profile
Neutral Jeffrey Bases blends perspective and empathy to resolve real estate, probate, and personal injury disputes
From The Archive
MCLE
New law aims to combat pervasive spoliation of evidence in elder abuse cases
After years of attempts, California has amended the Elder...
By Zachary N. ZaharoffHow plaintiffs use Section 998 offers to compromise in employment discrimination cases
While FEHA already provides for fee recovery, an offer to...
By Sean M. NovakDepartment of Labor misinterprets VEVRAA, weakening veteran hiring requirements
Federal contractors are supposed to give hiring preferenc...
By Eileen C. Moore
Special Coverage
All but one proceeding was cancelled and that one was moved to another courthouse.
Today's News
Ian Rambarran assumes operational leadership of the San Diego-based law firm as founder John Klinedinst focuses on strategy and growth.
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
SF public defender hires outside counsel amid contempt fight
By James Twomey
San Francisco Public Defender Manohar Raju hired outside counsel as contempt proceedings continue over his office's refusal to accept new cases, prompting Ju...
Civil Litigation
Former Optrics counsel settles malpractice claims, denies wrongdoing
By James Twomey
Former Optrics lead counsel Herbert Terreri settled malpractice claims for at least $1.75 million, denying wrongdoing, as pending good-faith settlements leav...
Civil Litigation
San Francisco real estate fee dispute escalates into dueling lawsuits
By James Twomey
A San Francisco developer and its former law firm are locked in a complex legal battle involving lawsuits in two counties, sanctions motions, and claims of m...
LA Fires
SCE files cross-complaint seeking to shift Eaton Fire liability
By Skyler Romero
Southern California Edison and Edison International filed a sweeping cross-complaint claiming that public agencies, emergency responders, and water providers...
Civil Litigation
Jury hears damages claims against Southern California Edison over Thomas Fire
By Devon Belcher
A Los Angeles County jury began a damages-only trial Thursday as cannabis businesses allege the 2017 Thomas Fire and subsequent debris flows destroyed their ...
Columns
After nearly 20 years as a lawyer and 13 as a judge, finding the truth in court remains a challenge amid flawed evidence, huma...
Mediation briefs: Write them the right way
By Jonathan E. Karesh
Clear, concise and strategically written mediation briefs matter as much as trial briefs because they shape how neutrals under...
Proposed federal evidence rule would require AI-Generated evidence to meet same standard as expert witnesses.
Verdicts & Settlements
| Unfair Competition | The People of the State of ... | $83,000 |
| Securities Exchange Act | In re Zoom Securities Litig... | $150,000,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Tricia Yeomans, Ismail Chra... | $65,000,000 |
| Lucky Chances Inc.; V C Car... | $43,300,000 | |
| Auto v. Auto | Briana Booth v. Samantha De... | $32,500,000 |
| False Claims Act | U.S., et al. ex rel. Zimnis... | $18,282,280 |
| Consumers Legal Remedies Act | In re VNGR Beverage LLC Lit... | $8,900,000 |
| Wrongful Death | Angela McGaff, individually... | $8,500,000 |
| Retaliation | Tamara Evans v. California ... | $7,651,373 |
| Unfair Competition | The People of the State of ... | $5,100,000 |
On the Move
Gupta Wessler LLP
Hannah Kieschnick joined Gupta Wessler LLP as a counsel in San Francisco. The move was Jan. 5, 2026.
Details
Gupta Wessler LLP has 14 attorneys in 2 offices including San Francisco. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Appellate. The firm’s website is https://www.guptawessler.com
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Community News
Community News
Daniel Hodes receives OCABOTA Joseph D. McNeil civility award
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The managing partner at Hodes Milman represents clients in medical malpractice matters.
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
Consumer Law
Yeh v. Barrington Pacific
Plaintiffs did not need to demonstrate any actual harm for standing to sue under statutory scheme (ICRAA) that established minimum statutory damages aimed at motivating compliance and enf...
Municipal Law
Mustaqeem v. City of San Diego
By failing to recognize that a city's impoundment ordinance facially conflicted with state sidewalk vending law, trial court erred in denying sidewalk vendor's request for a preliminary i...
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Grandberry
Trial court did not err in declining to dismiss defendant's prior strikes because Penal Code section 1385(c) applies to enhancements, not prior strikes.
Civil Procedure, Family Law
Marriage of Starr
Trial court erred in treating amended petition's separation date as a binding judicial admission when opposing party's actions supported it was still a contested issue.
Attorneys
N.D. v. Superior Court (E.F.)
Attorney's unreasonable violations of the Rules of Court and filing of a frivolous writ petition warranted the imposition of $25,000 in sanctions.