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Judicial Profile
Judge Philip Ferrari combines experience with compassion for families in crisis
MCLE
Message in a bottle: reconsidering service by publication
In California, service by publication allows a party to n...
By Ashfaq G. ChowdhurySCOTUS favors Napue over Brady in rare death penalty reversal inGlossip
In a surprising turn, the Supreme Court elevates Napue's ...
By Max Alderman, Maya JamesEEOC and DOJ oppose heightened standard in 'reverse discrimination' cases
The U.S. Supreme Court heard ...
By Juan C. Enjamio, Veronica A. Torrejón
Special Reports
Top Professional Responsibility 2025
The annual list highlighting the top performing attorneys in legal malpractice matters and ethics.
Today's News
Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation
LA judge chastises both sides, doubts plaintiff in suit against city, utility
By Skyler Romero
LA judge leans toward granting summary judgment to city, LADWP in workplace harassment case, criticizes both sides' briefs, doubts plaintiff's claims, especi...
Class Action
San Jose judge certifies antitrust class against telescope giants
By Wisdom Howell
A federal judge certified a class action against telescope firms accused of price-fixing, misleading regulators, potentially worth hundreds of millions, thou...
Criminal, Civil Rights
1st San Francisco Racial Justice Act motion granted, reduces felonies
By James Twomey
San Francisco Public Defender wins first Racial Justice Act motion in the county, reducing felonies to misdemeanors after judge finds implicit bias in police...
Immigration, Criminal
San Jose immigration attorney appears in court on visa fraud charges
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Prosecutors allege Danhong "Jean" Chen orchestrated a scheme to obtain fraudulent immigration benefits for more than 100 foreign investors through the EB-5 v...
Torts/Personal Injury, Government
Court sides with Merced County in foster abuse negligence case
By Craig Anderson
The decision reinforces legal protections for public entities but comes amid conflicting rulings from other courts. The plaintiff's attorneys plan to appeal ...
Three face up to 30 years in prison for allegedly defrauding FEMA of $20,000 in wildfire relief, with U.S. Attorney promising more prosecutions to deter disa...
Columns
Letters
SF DA's blanket disqualification of Judge Tong undermines judicial independence
By Ellen L. Chaitin
The San Francisco District Attorney's blanket disqualification of Judge Michelle Tong raises concerns about eroding judicial a...
Intellectual Property
Supreme Court restricts Lanham Act profits awards
By Scott R. Commerson
In Dewberry Group Inc. v. Dewberry Engineers, Inc., 604 U.S. _, the Supreme Court reversed a $43 million Lanham Act p...
Administrative/Regulatory
NIH overhaul is a dangerous gamble for research
By John H. Minan
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency sparked chaos by capping NIH grant overhead at 15%, triggering lawsuits and a ...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Auto v. Pedestrian | Alvin Mount, Nella Mount v.... | $40,000,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Nicole Lopes, individually ... | $7,000,000 |
| False Advertising | In re: Linkedln Advertising... | $6,625,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Target Wage and Hour Cases | $6,450,000 |
| Dangerous Condition of Public Property | Jane Doe v. State of Califo... | $6,350,000 |
| Dependent Adult Abuse | Glenn Wright, et al. v. Exo... | $3,000,000 |
| Coverage Denied | Grizelda Mejia v. Wawanesa ... | $2,900,000 |
| Negligent Supervision | Jane Doe 7054, Jane Doe 705... | $2,295,000 |
| False Advertising | Mary Rickey, individually, ... | $1,925,000 |
| Breach of Implied Contract | Kathryn Rohrer, on behalf o... | $1,500,000 |
On the Move
Gibbs Mura, A Law Group (formerly Gibbs Law Group LLP)
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Gibbs Mura, A Law Group has 39 attorneys in 2 offices including Oakland. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Employment; whistleblower; securities fraud; personal injury; consumer protection; antitrust. The firm’s website is https://www.classlawgroup.com/
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Community News
Community News
Oversight body urges supervisors to reject resignation, blasts county counsel
By Skyler Romero
The Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission voted to reject a commissioner's resignation amid escalating tens...
Attorney Profiles
Robert W. Wood
Robert W. Wood provides tax advice and handles tax controversies nationwide. He also serves as an expert witness on tax issues in civil cases. He is best known for advising plaintiffs, de...
Estate Planning and Probate Directory
A comprehensive directory of estate planning and probate attorneys throughout California.
Podcasts
Insurance
In January, communities in Los Angeles were devastated by wildfires, permanently displacing thousands and destroying property ...
Daily Appellate Report
Immunity, Torts
K.C. v. County of Merced
Despite statute reviving time-barred claims for childhood sexual assault, County was immunized from liability for claims of alleged sexual assault occurring in foster care that were not i...
Qualified Immunity
D'Braunstein v. California Highway Patrol
District court erroneously applied qualified immunity to officer who arrested and delayed medical care to car accident victim who had suffered a stroke, believing him to be on drugs.
Veterans' Affairs, Administrative Agencies
Bussey v. Driscoll
When a request for a correction is based on combat-induced PTSD, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records must give liberal consideration to the circumstances resulting in the di...