Judicial Profile
Judge Esther Ro followed her heart to a Superior Court seat
MCLE
AI 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. KlevensMilitary bases' new names sound like the old Confederate ones
Military bases previously renamed to remove Confederate a...
By Eileen C. Moore
The Evening Docket
Five stories you should read before signing off.
Signature Resolution takes private equity investment to fuel national expansion
Former federal prosecutor rejoins Hueston Hennigan
Federal cannabis policy at a crossroads: What rescheduling and court rulings mean for legalization
How transactional work has made me a better litigator
Former Dodgers counsel and State Bar prosecutor joins BD&J as chief legal officer
Today's News
Judges and Judiciary
LA judge admonished for pattern of misconduct in juvenile cases
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Commission says Archuleta disparaged families and skirted rules in dependency court.
Intellectual Property
Entrepreneur says manager stole AI mansion, denying he abandoned it
By Daniel Schrager
A tech entrepreneur countersued his mansion manager, claiming he seized control of AGI House in San Francisco, stole trademarks and domains, and froze him ou...
Intellectual Property
GoPro patent verdict challenged as both sides seek new trial
By Daniel Schrager
A decade-long patent fight against GoPro faces uncertainty after an inconsistent jury verdict, prompting both sides to seek judgment or a new trial before a ...
California Supreme Court
State Supreme Court: San Jose pension bond doesn't require voter approval
By Craig Anderson
Justices ruled San Jose may issue pension obligation bonds without voter approval, rejecting taxpayer challenges and affirming that cities can manage legally...
Torts/Personal Injury
Wrongful death trial against Rebecca Grossman delayed for lead defender's exit
By Devon Belcher
A judge postponed the Rebecca Grossman wrongful death trial to April, citing the lead defense counsel's unexpected departure, over plaintiffs' objections th...
Criminal
Prop 36's first year: praise, criticism and budget fears
By Malcolm Maclachlan
As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares a deficit-year budget, prosecutors tout new numbers under the tough on crime initiative.
Columns
Technology, Constitutional Law
AI fraudsters receive early holiday gift
By Anita Taff-Rice
Presidential executive order seeks to preempt California laws that prevent AI fraud.
Court of Appeals restores sanity to workers' comp treatment authorizations
By Brent Daub, Glenn Olsen
A new Second District Court of Appeals decision dismantles the Patterson exception, easing the burden on defendants and restor...
Federal cannabis policy at a crossroads: What rescheduling and court rulings mean for legalization
By Alexis Lazzeri
Two recent federal actions--one administrative, one judicial--highlight the sharp limits of executive and court-based cannabis...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Trespass | 2Equals 1 LLC v. Brittan He... | $1,980,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Jorge Solis Flores, indivi... | $1,650,000 |
| Sexual Harassment | Jane Doe, John Doe v. Eye f... | $835,003 |
| Auto v. Skateboard Rider | Ryan Motzek v. Kendu Bomani... | $420,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | Stephen Paper, Richard Pape... | $18,000,000 |
| Unfair Competition | Eileen S. Natuzzi, Wun-Ling... | $10,500,000 |
| Consumer Protection | Thomas Fan, Matthew Kimoto,... | $7,050,000 |
| Wrongful Death | Eric Soriano Individually, ... | $6,500,000 |
| Elder Abuse | Ronda Rigsby v. Brier Oak o... | $3,800,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | Raphael Pariente Zapotitla ... | $3,500,000 |
On the Move
Akerman LLP
Mojan Anari was promoted to partner of Akerman LLP in Los Angeles. The promotion is effective Nov. 1, 2025.
Details
Akerman LLP has 700 attorneys in 24 offices including Los Angeles. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Litigation, Real Estate, Corporate, Labor and Employment, Financial Services. The firm’s website is www.akerman.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
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
Municipal Law, Constitutional Law
City of San Jose v. Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assn.
Because City had a legal obligation to address its pension shortfall, the constitutional debt limit did not restrict the City's discretion in determining how to address that obligation.
Arbitration, Employment Discrimination
Quilala v. Securitas Security Services USA
Trial court did not err by considering, sua sponte, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act as a basis for denying motion to compel arbitration.
Water Rights
Bareilles v. State Water Resource Control Board
State Water Resources Control Board's refusal to review regional board order was not subject to judicial review where plaintiff failed to exhaust administrative remedies and where no righ...
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Cabalar
Trial court abused its discretion in denying mental health diversion when defendant met all statutory criteria, and there was no evidence supporting defendant was a risk to public safety.