Judicial Profile
How a journey to Pitcairn Island shaped Commissioner Juan Valles' approach to dependency court
MCLE
Listening as the first principle of civility
Civility, grounded not in mere politeness but in the ethi...
By Scott C. ClarksonFrom Normandy to the bench: Justice Buck Compton's life of service
On Veterans Day, we honor Justice Buck Compton -- a Silve...
By Eileen C. MooreToo sick to practice? Ethics rules still apply to attorneys
As flu season sets in, even the most tireless lawyer must...
By Alanna G. Clair, Shari L. Klevens
Today's News
Justice Donald B. King, a pioneering force in family law, transformed divorce and custody practice through mediation, scholarship and decades of judicial ser...
Government
Is CARE Court reaching California's 'Million Dollar Murrays'?
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The state projected 7,000 to 12,000 Californians would qualify for CARE Court, yet from October 2023 to September 2025 courts recorded only 2,873 petitions, ...
Judges and Judiciary
The governor filled vacancies in Kings, Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Clara, Shasta and Sutter counties, elevating four commissioners.
Mounting wildfire liabilities, sexual-assault settlements, revenue losses and soaring legal payouts have intensified concerns that Los Angeles, L.A. County o...
Criminal
Juvenile inmates pee in bags at night, court hears, state wants receivership
By Devon Belcher
Juveniles at Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall have been forced to urinate in bags due to low staffing, prompting a court inquiry that could place Los Angeles Co...
Criminal
Legal scholars warn AI hallucinations threaten criminal justice system
By John Roemer
A group of prominent law professors has asked the state high court to probe a Nevada County prosecutor's alleged use of AI-generated citations, saying such e...
Columns
Tax
IRS rules give lawyers leeway on qualified settlement fund setup
By Robert W. Wood, Alex Z. Brown
The QSF regulations give claimants and their counsel broad flexibility -- there's no requirement to use a trust, but rather th...
Judges and Judiciary
Bonding from the bench: How judges create chemistry in the courtroom
By Wendy L. Patrick
Judges can enhance fairness and public trust by using respectful, clear and compassionate communication to humanize courtroom ...
The history of justice in America
By Roland M. Koncan
For centuries, Lady Justice's scales have favored wealthy white men, leaving everyone else to wait for true fairness.
Verdicts & Settlements
| Premises Liability | Zahra Gharraee v. Trader Jo... | $23,509,165 |
| Negligence | J.G. and J.M., minors, by a... | $10,500,000 |
| Retaliation | Richard Anton Loftus v. Eis... | $5,600,000 |
| ERISA | In re Sutter Health ERISA L... | $4,300,000 |
| Malpractice | John Doe v. Roe Hospital | $485,000 |
| Malpractice | Jane Doe v. Roe Hospital | $375,000 |
| Malpractice | Jane Doe v. Roe Hospital, R... | $275,000 |
| Malpractice | John Doe v. Roe Hospital, R... | $217,499 |
| Elder Abuse | Julie (aka Julia) Westerfie... | $150,000 |
| Wrongful Termination | Mark C. Tracy v. 1835 Colum... | Defense |
On the Move
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP
Joseph McNally joined McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP as a partner in Los Angeles. The move was Nov. 17, 2025.
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Podcasts
In the fourth episode of In the Counsel's Chair, Hanson Bridgett Managing Partner Kristina Lawson discusses her time as an ele...
Daily Appellate Report
Family Law
County of Los Angeles v. Lugo
Trial court err by denying plaintiff's request to set aside a Voluntary Declaration of Paternity for fraud as untimely, where the declaration was executed before statutory amendment short...
Civil Procedure
Roe v. Smith
Defamation plaintiffs suing for events that occurred when they were minors could not proceed pseudonymously where no overriding interest overcame the public's right of access to court rec...
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Murphy
Trial court erred by relying on defendant's nonpayment of restitution fine when denying her request for expungement and reduction.
Employment Law, Constitutional Law
Lorenzo v. San Francisco Zen Center
Despite being a Zen Buddhist minister, former employee's wage-and-hour claims were not barred by First Amendment's Religious Clauses' ministerial exception.
Torts, Civil Procedure
Sproul v. Vallee
Trial court abused its discretion in denying plaintiffs leave to amend the complaint to more clearly allege their negligent misrepresentation claim.