Special Reports
Rebuilding LA:
The Daily Journal's fire coverage portal
Judicial Profile
Judge Lowrie Mendoza's path was forged by her father's fight for justice
MCLE
Calling names (in briefing)
If Herman Melville didn't need to write "Call me Ishmael ...
By Benjamin G. ShatzCalifornia employment law update: Ghost job ban, 'No Robo Bosses' AI bill, and Know Your Rights Act
As California's 2025 legislative session nears its close,...
By Rebecca L. StuartWhy ChatGPT writes fake court opinions
Artificial intelligence in law, especially large language...
By Clint Ehrlich
The Evening Docket
Five stories you should read before signing off.
ICE agents accused of racial profiling, illegal arrests in LA
$314M verdict against Google's data use sets precedent, plaintiffs say
Is AI listening? Rising trend in consumer class actions targets smart tech
Rewriting the river: California's gamble on the Colorado's future
Does a bankruptcy discharge injunction stay State Bar disciplinary proceedings?
Today's News
Civil Rights
Muslim women sue OC sheriff over hijab removal during arrests
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations and the Asian Law Caucus have filed a federal lawsuit accusing Orange County sheriff's deputies of forcing two Musl...
Government
Grand jury warns Orange County's hate crime cuts may violate state and federal law
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The report warns that Orange County's dismantling of hate crime prevention infrastructure may place millions in grant funding and future compliance at risk.
State Bar & Bar Associations
Bill seeks justification for California-only Bar Exam
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The move comes after a poorly received February exam that featured AI-generated questions marred by typos and errors.
Civil Litigation
Gordon Rees expands to Monterey Peninsula, opens 85th US office
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Adam Sugarman will serve as office managing partner.
Civil Litigation
Bill would reopen civil claims for adult sexual assault survivors
By Malcolm Maclachlan
AB 250 would also expand liability for companies accused of enabling abuse--drawing support from survivors and labor groups, and pushback from business inter...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Trump nominates Jones Day partner Eric Tung to 9th Circuit
By Craig Anderson
If confirmed by the Senate, he would replace 9th Circuit Judge Sandra S. Ikuta on the appellate court.
Columns
State Bar & Bar Associations, Alternative Dispute Resolution
The curious exclusion of inactive attorneys from mediation
By Marc D. Alexander
In Getzels v. The State Bar of California, the Court of Appeal held that inactive attorneys are barred from serving as...
Tax, Government
What's in the 'Big Beautiful Bill': Bonus depreciation, small biz breaks, SALT cap hike, private school perks
By Phil Jelsma
The Senate narrowly passed the sweeping "One Big Beautiful Tax Bill," which includes major changes to small business stock rul...
Health Care & Hospital Law
AB 1264: A legal quagmire masquerading as school nutrition reform
By Kyla Christoffersen Powell
Assembly Bill 1264 aims to reform school nutrition but instead introduces vague, unscientific legal definitions that would rai...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Race Discrimination | April Curley, Desiree Mayon... | $50,000,000 |
| Motorcycle v. Truck | Dean Marsh, Angela Marsh v.... | $4,537,598 |
| Wage and Hour | Troy Ferrer, individually, ... | $3,035,000 |
| Collection | In re: Diana Lara | $3,000,000 |
| Breach of Implied Contract | Trevor McCartney, Robert Ar... | $1,800,000 |
| Unfair Competition | Christopher Lomeli and Dani... | $1,500,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Kimberly Pelletier, an indi... | $1,425,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | Juan Jose Perez, Adriana S.... | $1,400,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Josue Torres, as individual... | $400,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Lidia Crisanto and Ulises P... | $346,928 |
On the Move
Eimer Stahl LLP
Joseph Tartakovsky joined Eimer Stahl LLP as a counsel in Campbell. The move was June 9, 2025.
Details
Eimer Stahl LLP has 40 attorneys in three offices including Campbell. Among the law firm's key practice areas are Complex Commercial Litigation, Antitrust, Class Actions, Data Privacy, Appellate. The firm’s website is https://www.eimerstahl.com/
Address
1999 South Bascom Avenue Suite 1025 , Campbell CA 95008 US
T:
(408) 889-1670
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Community News
Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court and "Lifetime Legal Award" honoree Brian J. Panish of Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP
Schonbuch Hallissy LLP’s Michael N. Schonbuch and Lilah N. Cook
Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court, Rahul Ravipudi of Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP, Nicholas C. Rowley of Trial Lawyers for Justice, Consumer Watchdog Executive Director Carmen Balber, “Lifetime Legal Award” honoree Brian J. Panish and “Consumer Watchdog Hall of Fame” honoree Michael Finney
Joanna Carillo, Michael S. Carrillo of The Carrillo Law Firm, and Daniel S. Desantis of Wilshire Law Firm
Consumer Watchdog founder Harvey J. Rosenfield and “Consumer Watchdog Hall of Fame” honoree Michael Finney
Caleb Rabinowitz, chief of staff for Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan, D-Los Angeles; Christina V. Tusan of Tusan Law, Consumer Watchdog Executive Director Carmen Balber and Jay R. Halfon of Halfon & Boehm PC
Robert C. Ryan of San Diego and Consumer Watchdog board member Tammy Smick
U.S. District Judge Michelle Williams Court, Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court, Pablo Williams Court and operations associate Riley McKay of The Irvine Company LLC
Michelle Lafond, marketing director of Lafond Vineyards, Brian K. O'Connor of Los Olivos, Dr. Sebastian Cano-Besquetand and Rachelle Cano, founder and CEO of MedIQElite
Daily Appellate Report
Bankruptcy, Attorneys
In re: Pamela Lacher
Bankruptcy discharge injunction did not operate to stay State Bar disciplinary proceedings that arose due to attorney's conduct as to one of her debts.
Arbitration, Consumer Law
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc. v. Walmart, Inc.
Plaintiff who agreed to arbitration as an individual did not bind the state, so he could maintain qui tam action on behalf of the real party in interest, the state.
Municipal Law, Utilities
Rogers v. City of Redlands
City's imposition of a surcharge to its waste refuse customers to help alleviate street repair costs incurred from the impact of refuse vehicles violated Vehicle Code section 9400.8.
Civil Procedure
RND Contractors, Inc. v. Superior Court (Wiseman + Rohy Structural Engineers)
In case of first impression, any adverse party may oppose a motion for summary judgment even if plaintiff did not oppose the motion and there was no cross-claim.
Employment Law, Civil Procedure
Harrington v. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
District courts must assess each opt-in plaintiff's claim in collective action under Fair Labor Standards Act for sufficient connections to the defendant's activities in the forum state t...