Judicial Profile
Judge Myrlys Stockdale Coleman's career has been guided by curiosity, adaptability and growth
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...
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...
Ian Rambarran assumes operational leadership of the San Diego-based law firm as founder John Klinedinst focuses on strategy and growth.
Judge with sharp wit, novelty ties, helped create drug court
LA Fires
SCE files cross-complaint seeking to shift Eaton Fire liability
By Skyler Romero
Southern California Edison and Edison International filed a sweeping cross-complaint claiming that public agencies, emergency responders, and water providers...
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...
Columns
Leaving California can eliminate its 13.3% state income tax, but expatriating from the U.S. entirely triggers a costly "exit t...
Torts/Personal Injury
Teen passengers and robotaxis: A liability problem hiding in plain sight
By Byron (B.J.) Abron
As parents let teens ride solo in autonomous vehicles, the real legal question isn't rule-breaking--it's whether companies can...
The point of judicial hierarchy
By Michael M. Berger
When lower courts defy clear Supreme Court precedent, like in the wake of Tyler v. Hennepin County, it raises a pressin...
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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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
Labor Law
Trustees of the California State University v. Public Employment Relations Bd.
Because California State University did not refuse to bargain with the California Faculty Association before implementing its vaccination policy, it did not violate its duty to bargain in...
Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence
People v. Dixon
Defendant's grand jury transcripts were not admissible under Penal Code section 1172.6(d)(3)'s hearsay exception.
Civil Procedure, Family Law
Modification: Marriage of Starr
Trial court erred in treating amended petition's separation date as a binding judicial admission when opposing party's actions supported it was still a contested issue.
Habeas Corpus
Klein v. Martin
Where state court reasonably applied *Brady*'s materiality standard, no federal habeas relief should have been granted.
Criminal Law and Procedure
Siam v. Superior Court (People)
Trial court abused its discretion by concluding defendant's symptoms would not respond to treatment and was not suitable for mental health diversion despite unopposed opinion of qualified...