Judicial Profile
From interpreter to judge, Sally Espinoza's focus is understanding in the courtroom
MCLE
Judicial diversion fundamentals
Judicial diversion lets courts pause misdemeanor cases, s...
By Michelle M. Ahnn, Holly L. Hancock-GoodeYou can't cross examine a machine
Proposed federal evidence rule would require AI-Generated...
By Anita Taff-RiceNew law aims to combat pervasive spoliation of evidence in elder abuse cases
After years of attempts, California has amended the Elder...
By Zachary N. Zaharoff
Today's News
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...
Consumer Law
Giants sued over alleged drip pricing of online ticket sales
By James Twomey
A proposed federal class action claims the San Francisco Giants misled fans by advertising low ticket prices online and adding mandatory fees at checkout, a ...
Appellate Practice
Court revives tenant lawsuits over background-check disclosure violations
By James Twomey
A California Court of Appeal revived claims by more than 100 renters, holding tenants may sue landlords for background-check disclosure violations under stat...
Judge with sharp wit, novelty ties, helped create drug court
Ian Rambarran assumes operational leadership of the San Diego-based law firm as founder John Klinedinst focuses on strategy and growth.
Columns
When lower courts defy clear Supreme Court precedent, like in the wake of Tyler v. Hennepin County, it raises a pressin...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Practical tips for completing annual compliance reporting
By Joanna L. Mishler
Annual reporting isn't what it used to be--find out what's required and avoid an unpleasant surprise that could put your licen...
Desegregation is not discrimination: Why the lawsuit against LAUSD distorts history, law and justice
By Areva Martin
The lawsuit claiming LAUSD's desegregation policies "harm white students" isn't just a misreading of the law--it's a distortio...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Sherman Antitrust Act | Taylor Smart and Michael Ha... | $49,250,000 |
| Securities Exchange Act | Sheet Metal Workers' Nation... | $38,000,000 |
| False Advertising | The People of the State of ... | $34,000,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | Luis Alonso Rodriguez v. St... | $32,800,000 |
| Consumer Protection | C.H., a minor, by and throu... | $30,000,000 |
| Efrain Munoz, individually,... | $29,454,500 | |
| Breach of Fiduciary Duty | Eli M., a minor by and thro... | $25,000,000 |
| Sex Discrimination | Beth Fischgrund v. Californ... | $16,883,723 |
| Excessive Force | Longina Perez Monroy and Da... | $13,100,000 |
| Consumer Protection | The People of the State of ... | $12,000,000 |
On the Move
Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP
Laura Lim was promoted to counsel of Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP in Los Angeles. The promotion is effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Details
Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP has 26 attorneys in 3 offices including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Appellate Law. The firm’s website is https://www.gmsr.com/
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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
Education, Immunity
Vallejo City Unified School Dist. v. Superior Court (Caguin)
Despite allegations of prior on-campus bullying addressed by school personnel, Education Code section 44808 immunized the school district from liability for claims premised on student's o...
Arbitration
Avery v. TekSystems Inc.
District court properly declined to compel arbitration, where employer implemented new arbitration agreement requiring employee-class members to "opt out" to remain part of the pending cl...
Administrative Agencies
Modification: Dept. of Water Resources v. Metropolitan Water Dist.
Because a water conveyance project was not a "further modification" of an existing project under Water Code section 11620, the Department of Water Resources lacked authority to issue cons...
Conservatorship
Conservatorship of B.K.
Trial court did not need to provide additional advisements or obtain a more detailed personal waiver of conservatee's jury trial right where totality of circumstances supported conservate...
Civil Procedure, Remedies
Matthews v. Ryan
998 settlement offer contingent upon acceptance by defendant's insurer was valid because settlements with parties defended by insurers are always implicitly premised on such conditions.