Judicial Profile
Judge Laura Priver delivers quick, well-reasoned rulings, attorneys say
From The Archive
MCLE
The Great London Fire Court: Relevant 17th-century procedures for COVID disputes?
Podcast host Howard Miller talks with Professor Jay Tidma...
By Howard B. MillerIf it's not in writing, did it happen?
Can you put that in writing? Reduce the risk of malpracti...
By Alanna G. Clair, Shari L. KlevensAmbiguity Times Three
Statutes can be ambiguous in three ways--semantic, syntac...
By Michael J. RaphaelSpecial Reports
Spotlight on Criminal Law
2025 marks a transformative year for criminal law, with new district attorneys stepping in for Los Angeles and Alameda counties and the passage of Proposition 36. In this special issue, Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman shares his vision for revitalizing the District Attorney's Office, while leading experts explore the broader shifts reshaping the legal landscape.
Today's News
Intellectual Property
Texas' FBFK eyes middle market with Orange County expansion
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The firm, which entered the market just last year, has already grown to a team of 15 lawyers and recently secured a new office in Irvine, designed to accommo...
Judges and Judiciary, Government
California courts maintain steady funding in Newsom's budget
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The courts will receive about $5 billion, roughly the same as in the 2024-25 budget finalized last summer.
Data Privacy
Judge: Pen register restrictions not isolated to telephonic surveillance
By Devon Belcher
U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner declined Autotrader attorneys' argument that that a claim related to a restriction of the use of pen registers without c...
Real Estate/Development, Land Use, Insurance
New regulations might make rebuilding difficult for those who lost homes in LA fires
By Wisdom Howell
Much has changed since neighborhoods like Pacific Palisades were developed, land use attorneys warned. Rebuilding will be difficult, or in some cases impossi...
Government, Civil Rights
Legal nonprofits to see new funds to fight Trump administration
By Malcolm Maclachlan
At least $15 million will be funneled through the State Bar and the California Access to Justice Commission to nonprofits fighting deportations and cases inv...
Insurance
Lawmakers propose FAIR Plan fix as insurers brace for litigation over wildfire costs
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Attorneys say the approach in AB 226 might represent the best choice among a set of bad options.
Columns
Remedies, Family
Laches, limitations & equity - Oh my!
By Ira M. Friedman , David Friedman
In the recent cases of Shayan and Saraye, California courts addressed the application of laches and statute of ...
A bizarre maze of "local" and "local-local" rules keeps qualified lawyers from crossing district lines in federal courts--wher...
The unprecedented invitation for Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend the U.S. presidential inauguration highlights a diplom...
Verdicts & Settlements
Unfair Competition | Guardant Health v. Natera, ... | $293,000,000 |
Negligence | Oliver Armstrong v. Big Dog... | $7,878,000 |
Dangerous Condition of Public Property | Camila Lopez Magallanes, a ... | $7,083,194 |
Unfair Competition | Heather Boone and Roxanne R... | $5,500,000 |
Wrongful Death | Christa Thomas, an individu... | $3,975,000 |
Auto v. Bicycle | Carlos Chanchavac Tojin v. ... | $2,016,649 |
Breach of Contract | Haley Martinez and Matthew ... | $1,400,000 |
Breach of Fiduciary Duty | Veronica S. v. County of Ri... | $1,000,000 |
Breach of Contract | McKesson Corporation v. Car... | $880,154 |
Securities Fraud | Ashkan Farazmand, derivativ... | $775,000 |
On the Move
Hueston Hennigan LLP
Yegor Fursevich was promoted to partner of Hueston Hennigan LLP in Los Angeles. The promotion is effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Michael Todisco was promoted to partner of Hueston Hennigan LLP in Los Angeles. The promotion is effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Details
Hueston Hennigan LLP has 90 attorneys in 3 offices including Los Angeles and Newport Beach. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Complex commercial litigation and white collar. The firm’s website is www.hueston.com
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Community News
Community News
San Diego Consumer Attorneys raise record sum for foster children
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The campaign marked CASD's first major fundraising initiative tied to their signature annual event.
Attorney Profiles
Estate Planning and Probate Directory
A comprehensive directory of estate planning and probate attorneys throughout California.
Daily Appellate Report
Bankruptcy
In re: Melanio L. Valdellon and Ellen C. Valdellon
Bankruptcy debtors stated plausible claim for relief where mortgage company sent statements showing past due balance even though default was cured through the plan and debtors made all po...
Torts
Collins v. Diamond Generating Corp.
Trial court erred in not allowing for Privette jury instructions that could have potentially provided defendant, a partial indirect owner, with the same liability protections as the owner...
Real Property
Reese v. Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc.
Amendment could not cure defect to overcome demurrer where mortgage servicer remedied its alleged violation of Homeowner's Bill of Rights by waiting and recording a new notice of sale.
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Bravo
An enhancement that was originally stayed did not preclude resentencing under Penal Code Section 112.75.
Native American Affairs
Barton v. Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation
Administrative agency's denial of Native American's relocation benefits' request due to improper application of appropriate standard necessitated reversal and remand.