Judicial Profile
From TV fiction to real life, Sacramento's night court keeps moving
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
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By Alanna G. Clair, Shari L. Klevens
Today's News
Civil Litigation
Ford sharpens RICO case accusing Knight Law Group of fake billing
By Skyler Romero
Ford's amended civil RICO complaint alleging fabricated lemon law billing narrows defendants to three Knight Law Group attorneys.
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
DOJ urges judge to approve HPE-Juniper merger despite states' objections
By Craig Anderson
The dispute centers on whether states may probe alleged lobbying and corruption as part of a Tunney Act review of the $14 billion deal.
Judges and Judiciary
California lawmaker proposes bill to protect media access to courts
By Malcolm Maclachlan
AB 1544 follows incidents in which journalists were barred from immigration court proceedings, raising questions about state authority over federal courts.
Judges and Judiciary
Orange County judge agrees to plead guilty to workers' comp fraud charges
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Federal prosecutors say Orange County Superior Court Judge Israel Claustro defrauded California's workers' compensation system by secretly operating a medica...
Criminal
Alan Jackson withdraws as defense counsel for Rob Reiner's son
By Devon Belcher
Before his arraignment, Nick Reiner's private defense counsel withdrew, and he is now represented by a public defender in the double-murder case.
Government
Judge orders LA to pay $1.8M in fees for homeless reporting failures
By Skyler Romero
A federal judge ordered Los Angeles to pay $1.8 million in attorney fees, faulting the city for failing to provide accurate homelessness data and comply with...
Columns
Mergers & Acquisitions, Entertainment & Sports
Mega-merger of Netflix and Warner Bros. faces legal gauntlet
By Jackie Ward
Netflix's $72 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery tests the limits of antitrust enforcement in the streaming era--and revea...
What California's plastic bag ban reveals about regulating waste by material type
By Roberto Escobar
California's 2026 carryout bag law closes the thick plastic loophole but still relies on outdated material categories instead ...
Despite a sharp rise in civil filings, the Civil Division has eliminated trial backlogs in Department 1--thanks to judicial co...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Dangerous Condition of Public Property | Theodore Pitts, minor daugh... | $24,245,911 |
| Wrongful Termination | DaRon Benson v. Service Cor... | $13,655,263 |
| Auto v. Motorcycle | John Doe v. Roe Corporation... | $4,725,000 |
| Defamation | Douglas J. Roger v. County ... | $4,500,000 |
| Unfair Business Practices | People of the City and Coun... | $3,000,000 |
| Excessive Force | Jane Doe v. City of Claremo... | $3,000,000 |
| Sexual Harassment | Alexandria Smith v. County ... | $1,906,016 |
| Dangerous Condition of Public Property | Patricia Hines, individuall... | $1,850,000 |
| Hostile Work Environment | Andrea Marsh v. City of Los... | $1,500,000 |
| Dangerous Condition of Public Property | Robert Diaz Garcia, a minor... | $1,500,000 |
On the Move
K&L Gates
Zachary Timm was promoted to partner of K&L Gates in Los Angeles. The promotion is effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Neil A. Eddington was promoted to partner of K&L Gates in Los Angeles. The promotion is effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Details
K&L Gates has 2000 attorneys in 45 offices including Los Angeles, Orange County, Palo Alto and San Francisco. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Corporate/M&A, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, and Intellectual Property. The firm’s website is klgates.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
Real Property
Ruffier v. Volcano Hills Road Maintenance Assn.
Despite trial court's conclusion that homeowners association's $200 annual assessment cap was unreasonable, association's failure to follow statutory requirements to increase assessment r...
Employment Law
Spilman v. The Salvation Army
Court of Appeal devised a two-part test to distinguish between employees and volunteers of non-profit organizations.
Evidence
U.S. v. Ruiz
District court did not abuse its discretion in admitting evidence of defendant's prior conviction where it satisfied each prong for admissibility under Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b).
Eminent Domain
Mendocino Railway v. Meyer
Trial court erred in finding that Mendocino Railway was not a common carrier public utility, entitled to eminent domain.
Municipal Law, Government
American Medical Response of Inland Empire v. County of San Bernardino
Trial court erroneously enjoined County's award of emergency services contract, where the decision was quasi-legislative and discretionary, not ministerial.