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MCLE
Heppner case shows client AI interactions can break attorney client privilege
The February 2026 Heppner decision marks the firs...
By William SlomansonWhy 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. FrickToday's News
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Judge questions frequency of attorney's California appearances, denies PHV request
By James Twomey
A San Francisco judge denied without prejudice a New York lawyer's pro hac vice application in Aurora Solar's trade secrets case, citing insufficient informa...
Judges and Judiciary
Judge's 'hot mic' mistrial leads to reassignment to former law partner
By Devon Belcher
Plaintiff's attorney alleges dental malpractice case was steered by the recused judge to his former law firm partner rather than it being randomly reassigned...
Class Action
Grubhub's $24.75M driver misclassification settlement moves toward approval
By James Twomey
A federal judge signaled approval of Grubhub's $24.75 million settlement with California delivery drivers in a long-running misclassification lawsuit, pendin...
Civil Litigation
Judge warns of 'zero tolerance' for defense delays in Patagonia counterfeiting case
By Skyler Romero
U.S. Magistrate Judge Steve Kim ordered an in-person deposition and warned of "zero tolerance" for delays while partially granting Patagonia's sanctions moti...
Securities
Musk tells jury tweet delaying Twitter deal was not meant to move market
By Daniel Schrager
Elon Musk told a federal jury his tweet pausing the $44 billion Twitter deal was literal and not meant to move markets, as investors claim it was part of a s...
A proposed class action alleges Farmers Insurance relied on flawed environmental testing to deny smoke and ash damage claims from the 2025 Eaton Fire, endang...
Columns
Tax
They actually put that in writing? Common mistakes in written tax advice--Part II
By Sharyn Fisk, Shane Nix
Tax practitioners must prioritize ethical duties and thorough research over timing and efficiency concerns when advising clien...
5th Circuit clarifies 'limited partner' status for self-employment tax purposes
By Phil Jelsma
A recent 5th Circuit decision clarified that for federal self-employment tax purposes, a "limited partner" is defined by state...
When an AI agent hires a gig worker to photograph equipment in a warehouse and the worker breaks an ankle, who is the employer...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Unruh Civil Rights Act | Allan Candelore, on his own... | $60,500,000 |
| Negligence | Toriano Byrd, Toni Espinosa... | $14,950,200 |
| Auto v. Pedestrian | Newcomb v. Wahlund Construc... | $13,375,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | Kian Logan Riahi v. Ricardo... | $7,515,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Louis C. Berreyes, individu... | $4,880,000 |
| Wrongful Termination | Randy Pinnelli v. Community... | $4,318,000 |
| Wrongful Termination | Lauren Warrem v. San Diego ... | $4,181,000 |
| Securities Exchange Act | In re Robinhood Order Flow ... | $2,000,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | Juan Gonzalez Serrano v. LA... | $1,982,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Edgardo Marquina, Marvin Lo... | $1,837,500 |
On the Move
Shook Hardy & Bacon
Nalani L. Crisologo was promoted to partner of Shook Hardy & Bacon in Los Angeles.
Karyn L. Ihara was promoted to partner of Shook Hardy & Bacon in Los Angeles.
Jimmy Y. Park was promoted to partner of Shook Hardy & Bacon in Los Angeles.
Shane B. Kolding was promoted to partner of Shook Hardy & Bacon in San Francisco.
Melina Manetti was promoted to partner of Shook Hardy & Bacon in San Francisco.
Details
Shook Hardy & Bacon has 554 attorneys in 18 offices including Los Angeles; San Francisco, Orange County. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Litigation, employment, trusts & estates, real estate, corporate. The firm’s website is shb.com
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Daily Appellate Report
Water Rights
Las Posas Valley Water v. Ventura County Waterworks
Trial court properly allocated groundwater directly to the shareholder landowners when substantial evidence showed mutual water companies acted only as delivery agents.
Attorneys, Family Law
In re Domestic Partnership of Campos & Munoz
Although family court abused its discretion by relying on fictional case authorities, appellant forfeited his claim by drafting and submitting the order containing those fictitious citati...
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Superior Court (Taylor)
Trial court erroneously granted defendant mental health diversion, where it made no express finding that he would not pose an unreasonable risk to the public, and where the record reasona...
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Uceda
Failure to instruct jury on lesser included offense that was supported by the evidence in the record was error that required reversal.
Criminal Law and Procedure, Immunity
Amended Opinion: Jones v. City of North Las Vegas
Though officers' warrantless backyard entry was unlawful due to their tardiness in pursuing fleeing suspect, individual officer's shooting of attacking dogs after entry was entitled to qu...