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Why good mediation briefs matter
A strong mediation brief isn't just paperwork--it sharpen...
By Scott HengesbachThe power of communication in keeping cases moving and clients happy
Cases stall not from law, but from silence. A quick call ...
By Robyn E. FrickIRS Notice 2025-69: How the new deductions for tips and overtime work in 2025
The IRS issued Notice 2025‑69 to guide taxpayers on claim...
By Daniel Chung
Today's News
Constitutional Law
Supreme Court won't hear Huntington Beach challenge to state housing laws
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The federal litigation arose in response to a state enforcement action. On March 9, 2023, Bonta, Newsom and California Department of Housing and Community De...
Torts/Personal Injury
Demurrer sustained, amendment OK'd in OpenAI whistleblower's death case
By James Twomey
A San Francisco judge granted leave to amend a wrongful death complaint filed by the parents of former OpenAI employee Suchir Balaji, finding their claims ag...
Insurance
Kaiser sues insurers over $556M Medicare settlement coverage dispute
By James Twomey
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan sued 10 insurers, alleging wrongful denial of coverage for most of its $556 million Medicare fraud settlement and seeking to re...
Labor/Employment
San Francisco court clerks threaten strike for more staff, better training
By James Twomey
San Francisco Superior Court clerks are threatening to strike over short staffing and inadequate training, alleging delays have kept criminal defendants jail...
Civil Litigation
Bid to disqualify The Gap's lead trial lawyer fails weeks before trial claiming $378M
By James Twomey
A San Francisco judge refused to disqualify Gap's trial counsel in a contract dispute, finding the reseller's motion likely tactical and allowing the case to...
Judges and Judiciary
Gov. Gavin Newsom nominated three justices to the state Courts of Appeal and appointed seven Superior Court judges in five counties, continuing a reshaping o...
Columns
Administrative/Regulatory
Advanced Air Mobility nears launch but legal readiness is unsettled - Part 1
By Robert Ehling
Advanced Air Mobility is racing toward initial operations, buoyed by capital and political will. From a lawyer's perspective, ...
California mobilehome regulations every tenant and public agency should know
By Layla A. Sarwari
California's new mobilehome laws strengthen tenant protections, modernize notices and impose stricter disaster-response obliga...
Real Estate/Development, Government
HOA laws on affordable housing may price out compliant owners
By Lee Freedman, Damien Bielli
Legislation intended to promote affordable housing by limiting community associations' enforcement, collection, and maintenanc...
Verdicts & Settlements
| False Claims Act | United States of America, e... | $556,000,000 |
| Securities Exchange Act | In re: PG&E Corporation Sec... | $100,000,000 |
| Trespass | In Re: Delta Air Lines, Inc. | $78,750,000 |
| Invasion of Privacy | John Doe, John Doe II, John... | $46,000,000 |
| Product Liability | Johnson & Johnson Talcum Po... | $40,000,000 |
| Fraud | Thomas W. McNamara, as the ... | $33,000,000 |
| Environmental Protection | The People of the State of ... | $7,700,000 |
| Securities Exchange Act | Myo Thant, individually and... | $7,250,000 |
| Premises Liability | The Estate of Jane Doe v. R... | $5,250,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | John Doe v. Roe Package Com... | $4,650,000 |
On the Move
Kibler Fowler & Cave LLP
Andrew C. Whitman was promoted to counsel of Kibler Fowler & Cave LLP in Los Angeles.
Kevin J. Cammiso was promoted to counsel of Kibler Fowler & Cave LLP in Los Angeles.
Details
Kibler Fowler & Cave LLP has 20 attorneys in 4 offices including Los Angeles. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Business Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Financial Services Litigation, Entertainment and IP Litigation, Cannabis Litigation, Appellate Litigation, Blockchain Litigation, Government, Internal Investigations & White Collar. The firm’s website is https://kfc.law/
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Community News
Lawyers Philharmonic to hold auditions for Disney Hall concert
By Ricardo Pineda
The Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic, Legal Voices and Gary Greene, Esq. & His Big Band of Barristers are holding audition...
Podcasts
In this episode of In the Counsel's Chair, Jason de Bretteville gives us the rundown on a potentially landmark sanctions rulin...
Daily Appellate Report
Environmental Law
Environmental Health Advocates, Inc. v. Pancho Villa's, Inc.
Because plaintiff substantially complied with Proposition 65's pre-suit notice requirements, trial court's dismissal was reversed.
Criminal Law and Procedure
In re Lynex
Trial court erred by requiring petitioner to make a prima facie showing of entitlement to relief under the Racial Justice Act to secure appointment of counsel.
Tax
Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump
Statutory grant of authority to regulate importation did not authorize the President to impose tariffs.
Evidence
Amended Opinion: 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).