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MCLE

Summary judgment motion deadlines modified by new legislation

Nov. 11, 2024

AB 2049 is the first structural change to California's su...

By Stuart M. Rice

Trademark tensions on the track: Court upholds First Amendment protections in Haas v. Steiner

Nov. 8, 2024

The case of Haas Automation, Inc. v. Guenther Steiner and...

By David Martinez, Navin Ramalingam

Do lawyers need to send IRS Forms 1099 to their own clients? Here's why not

Nov. 1, 2024

Issuing a Form 1099 to a client can result in the client...

By Robert W. Wood

Special Reports

Salute to Veterans 2024

Nov. 11, 2024

This Veterans Day, we invited judges and attorneys with military backgrounds ― often including active-duty conflict experience ― to reflect on how their service has influenced their approach to law and justice.


Today's News

Data Privacy

CPPA advances new data collection rules

Nov. 13, 2024
By Jack Needham

The proposed rules could "provide regulators with unprecedented visibility into the data and AI governance practices of regulated business," according to one...


Education Law

The class of students claimed the school breached its contract by refusing refunds after it prevented them from attending on-site classes. The school denied ...


Environmental & Energy

The Lands Commission and Aspen American Insurance Co. sued Plains in 2018, claiming the company did not adequately maintain the pipeline and install safety e...


Veterans' counsel opposed the VA's request for stay of an order that it immediately build 100 temporary shelters, saying the government motion will lead to "...


Civil Litigation

Attorneys for the UC Regents claim the two cases involve a "common nucleus of facts." Plaintiffs' attorney Mohammad K. Tajsar says the cases involve "very di...


Government, Constitutional Law

"The restrictions imposed by California Senate Bill 976 violate bedrock principles of constitutional law and precedent from across the nation," Bradley A. Be...


Columns

Civil Litigation

Alternative litigation funding, where third parties finance lawsuits for interest or a share of potential recovery, is growing...


The case of GRFCO, Inc. v. Superior Court highlights the importance of compliance with the apprenticeship requirements ...


Year in Review Column, Cannabis

The cannabis laws of the 2024 state legislative session

Nov. 12, 2024
By Shay Aaron Gilmore

The 2024 California legislative session introduced significant changes to cannabis and hemp laws, including research facilitat...



Verdicts & Settlements

Sexual Abuse John Doe v. County of San B... $33,000,000
Premises Liability Emanuel Garcia v. Newport-M... $31,000,000
Pedro Carachure v. AG Tile;... $7,000,000
Premises Liability Carol Baron v. J&A Seven Wo... $5,280,000
Unfair Competition The People of the State of ... $4,500,000
Milton Quinones, an individ... $4,200,000
Premises Liability Francesca Sciortino v. Ribh... $3,666,839
42 U.S.C. Section 1983 NAACP of San Jose/Silicon V... $2,900,000
42 U.S.C. Section 1983 Jesse Dunivin v. County of ... $2,500,000
Race Discrimination Nada Shaath v. Los Angeles ... $2,075,000

On the Move

Global Data Innovation

Nov. 11, 2024


Dominique Shelton Leipzig in Beverly Hills from Mayer Brown.

Shelton Leipzig, a leading AI and data governance authority, launched Global Data Innovation, an advisory practice focused on helping organizations excel in their data management strategies. Leipzig will advise CEOs, board members, and business leaders on implementing superior data governance practices. The launch of Global Data Innovation comes as organizations increasingly seek expert guidance on technology governance. Shelton Leipzig's new firm will provide strategic consulting to companies of all sizes working to strengthen their data management frameworks.


Featured Content


Community News

Community News

The firm's Silicon Valley office will be led by Managing Partner Lindsey M. Romano, who has extensive experience in the region...



Attorney Profiles


Daily Appellate Report

Family Law

In re Baby Girl R.

Juvenile courts are not mandated to deny reunification following a finding that the whereabouts of the parent are unknown.


Employment Law

Rodriguez v. Lawrence Equipment, Inc.

Because of issue preclusion, former employee lacked standing to continue his Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claim after he failed to prove his wage-and-hour Labor Code claims in ar...


Administrative Agencies, Tax

Grand Canyon University v. Cardona

University's non-profit status was subject to the requirements of the Higher Education Act, not the Internal Revenue Code's 501(c)(3) requirements.


Attorneys, Criminal Law and Procedure

Sanchez v. Superior Court (People)

Trial court did not abuse its discretion when it ordered public defender replaced--against defendant's wishes--to eliminate conflict between counsel's obligations and defendant's rights u...


Civil Procedure, Contracts

Robles v. City of Ontario

Plaintiffs had right to seek additional attorney fees incurred while seeking enforcement of stipulated judgment because the plain language of their agreement so provided.