Special Reports
Judicial Profile
Supervising Judge Shelley Kaufman brings pragmatism, empathy to L.A.'s family law bench
ADR Profile
Sonya D. Goodwin brings dual-sided insight to employment mediations
Firm Profile
Gray, Duffy, Eisenbaum & Lee wants to be more than an insurance defense firm, but still do insurers' work
MCLE
Modular micro-data centers in cooler climates: Geography, strategy and California's role
As AI transforms computing into a race shaped as much by ...
By Chang Kyoung (CK) Choi, Roberto EscobarFrom busy to billable: Time management strategies for business-generating lawyers
For many lawyers, the tension between billable work and b...
By George BrandonCriminal relevance fundamentals
This article explains how courts determine the relevance ...
By Elia V. Pirozzi
Today's News
Civil Procedure
Tenderloin lawsuit dismissed after judge finds plaintiffs lacked standing
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Plaintiffs behind a closely watched lawsuit challenging San Francisco's handling of homelessness, drug use and public-health policies in the Tenderloin have ...
Administrative/Regulatory
Halal market challenges SNAP suspension amid broader federal crackdown
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The lawsuit comes amid a broader wave of litigation challenging the Trump administration's tightening enforcement policies and state-by-state restrictions on...
Intellectual Property
Kanye West, now Ye, defends creative process in copyright trial
By Skyler Romero
Ye testified in a federal copyright trial over "Hurricane," disputing plaintiffs' claims he stole core elements of their music while defending his collaborat...
Business Law
OpenAI board learned of ChatGPT launch on social media, former director testifies
By Daniel Schrager
Former OpenAI board member Helen Toner testified that directors were routinely left uninformed about major company developments -- including the launch of Ch...
Constitutional Law
Meta, Google challenge landmark addiction verdict, seek new trial
By Devon Belcher
Meta and Google seek to overturn a $6 million social media addiction verdict, arguing Section 230 and First Amendment bar liability for alleged harms from pl...
Criminal
Veterans court leaders gather in LA to expand collaborative justice programs
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Judges, lawyers and treatment officials from across California are gathering in Los Angeles this week for the 2026 Veterans Treatment Court Symposium, a thr...
Columns
Education Law
School funding fight shifts from attendance to enrollment
By Christine N. Wood
The fight over how best to fund public education has entered a new phase, as a coalition of large districts pushes state lawma...
Government, Family
Santa Clara County CPS reporting failures endanger children
By Carly L. Sanchez
Santa Clara County's repeated failure to follow mandatory child abuse reporting laws reflects a systemic disregard for child s...
Environmental & Energy
PFAS drinking water rules are changing as lawsuits surge
By David Meldofsky
As EPA PFAS drinking water standards shift and evolve, lawsuits over contamination and responsibility are rapidly expanding ac...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Consumer Protection | United States of America v.... | $150,000,000 |
| Breach of Contract | Javanni Munguia-Brown, Ange... | $43,000,000 |
| ERISA | John Baleja, on behalf of h... | $21,500,000 |
| Auto v. Bus | Sue Thao, by and through hi... | $9,550,000 |
| Negligence | T.A. v. Los Angeles Unified... | $8,000,000 |
| Dangerous Condition of Public Property | Monique Alvarez, et al. v. ... | $6,000,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Kasper Leuzinger, Michael A... | $4,050,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Telecia B. Harris, on behal... | $2,500,000 |
| Product Liability | Alberto Salcedo Maldonado v... | $2,325,000 |
| Sexual Harassment | U.S. Equal Employment Oppor... | $1,490,000 |
On the Move
Alston & Bird LLP
Jennifer A. Golinveaux joined Alston & Bird LLP as a partner in San Francisco and Palo Alto. The move was May 4, 2026.
Details
Alston & Bird LLP has 935 attorneys in 13 offices including Los Angeles, Century City, Palo Alto, and San Francisco. Among the law firm's key practice areas are Intellectual Property, Corporate & Finance, Litigation & Trial, and Regulatory & Government. The firm’s website is www.alston.com
Featured Content
Alternative Dispute Resolution
JAMS neutrals examine how evolving PAGA reforms, shifting case law and data-driven claims are reshaping mediation strategies i...
Where process, technology and human impact meet
Insights from experienced mediators on preparation, breaking impasses and guiding clients through multifaceted disputes
Community News
Los Angeles County Law Library's Human Resources Manager Theresa Ines, Executive Director Katherine H. Chew, Library Associate Nora Vazquez and George Mark Santa Anna of GMSA Legal
Artist and philanthropist Christine Smith, Superior Court Judge Laura A. Seigle and Angela S. Haskins of Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP
Clara Lee of The Wonderful Company, Ellen Y. Yang of DTO Law, Aya Ichida of Aderans American Holdings Inc. and Roberta Kass of Seltzer Fontaine LLC
Clara Lee of The Wonderful Company, Deborah C. Cha of Sampled, Azadeh Allayee of Howard Building Corporation and Jenny Y. Park of City National Bank
Nationwide Legal’s Kelsey Potkay of Young Kim
Kent L. Richland of Greines Martin Stein & Richland LLP and David R. McFadden of Southwestern Law School
Superior Court Judge William F. Highberger, Liz Ryan and Jeffrey G. Kichaven of Jeff Kichaven Commercial Mediation
Los Angeles County Law Library’s Director Ryan Metheny, Superior Court Judge Mark A. Juhas, Los Angeles Law Library’s Director Chelsea-Leigh Flucus and Habiba Simjee of Counsel for Justice
Joan Schnadig of Fine Art of Fiber, Isabella Bugatti and Peg Belmonti
Gibson Dunne & Crutcher LLP’s Poonam G. Kumar, Brenna L. Gibbs, Keshia Afia G. Bondero and Allison R. Kawachi
Gibson Dunne & Crutcher LLP’s Matt A. Getz, Angelique Kaounis, James A. Rotstein, Bradley J. Hamburger and Patrick J. Fuster
David E. Hackett of Greines Martin Stein & Richland LLP, Superior Court Judge Gary D. Rowe and Lisa M. Freeman of Kiesel Law LLP
James P. Kousoulas Alston & Bird LLP and “Beacon of Justice Award” honoree Theane Evangelis of Gibson Dunne & Crutcher LLP
Superior Court Judges Deborah A. Horowitz, Gary D. Rowe, Laura A. Siegle and Michael L. Stern (ret.)
California Appellate Project LA’s Jay M. Kohorn and Jennifer L. Peabody
George Mark Santa Anna of GMSA Legal, Superior Court Judge Rosa M. Fregoso and Presiding Judge Sergio C. Tapia II
Linda Cameron and Southwestern Law School Professor Christopher D. Cameron
Kenneth E. Wright of Wright Legal Group PC and Benjamin G. Shatz of Duane Morris LLP
GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group LLC’s managing director Nathan Fan, Deputy District Attorney Artin Afkhami and Bradley A. Pregerson of Santa Monica City Attorney's Office
Julie R. Gerchik of Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro LLP, Superior Court Judge Laura A. Seigle and Patricia L. Glaser of Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro LLP
Los Angeles County Law Library’s Board Chair Brittani A. Jackson of Hueston Hennigan LLP and Anitha Vemury of Larson LLP
Southern California Edison’s Zachary T. Elsea, Tim Christian and Matthew P. Eastus
Anthony Pacheco of Adams Duerk & Kamenstein and (Ret.) U.S. Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Donahue
JAMS’ Case Coordinator Reggie Joseph and Associate Business Manager Ashley D.I. Rodriguez
Kirsten C. Jackson of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Gabbie Marcus, Southwestern Law School Professor Jonathan L. Marcus and Catherine Jeang
Century Housing’s Jerry Oliver and Louise Oliver, “Beacon of Justice Award” honoree (ret.) U.S. District Judge Dean D. Pregerson of JAMS and wife, Shari Pregerson
Christine Smith and Angela S. Haskins of Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP
Nicole Vongchanglor of Littler Mendelson PC and Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA) President Anabel Sanchez of Marina Del Rey
Claire J. Hur of Bank of Hope, Karen E. Young of Jung Law PC and Deborah C. Cha of Sampled
Anna Hur of Bank of Hope, Ellen Y. Yang of DTO Law and Clara Lee of The Wonderful Company
Artist Pat Conlon, Hueston Hennigan LLP’s trial fellows Alaina Aceves, Arely Valencia and Jenny Lee
Pansky Markle Attorneys at Law’s Artak Barsegyan, Natalie Barsegyan and Ellen A. Pansky
Teresa Grimes and Robert B. Klepa of Santa Monica
Anne K. Conley of Munger Tolles & Olson LLP, Maria Bustillo, “Beacon of Justice Award” honoree (ret.) U.S. District Judge Dean D. Pregerson of JAMS and Catherine Jeang
Courtney L. Shike of Airbnb Inc., Chiemela P. Okwandu of Sierra Claims Law APC and George Mark Santa Anna of GMSA Legal
“Beacon of Justice Award” honoree (ret.) U.S. District Judge Dean D. Pregerson of JAMS and Amnon Rodan, Chairman Emeritus of Rodan + Fields
Southwestern Law School Professor Jonathan L. Marcus and Amanda Bonn of Susman Godfrey LLP
Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law’s Judy A. Schwartz-Behar and Karen J. Suri, Ben M. Davidson of Davidson Law Group and Katelyn Luevano and Los Angeles County Law Library’s Trustee Susan L. Steinhauser of Los Angeles
Peter J. Eliasberg of ACLU of Southern California, past “Beacon of Justice” honorees Rex S. Heinke of Complex Appellate Litigation Group LLP and (ret.) 2nd Court of Appeals Justice Nora M. Manella, and Cheryl L. Johnson of Los Angeles
George Mark Santa Anna of GMSA Legal and Seth Chavez, Executive Director of San Fernando Valley Bar Association
“Beacon of Justice Award” honoree (ret.) U.S. District Judge Dean D. Pregerson of JAMS
Jeannine Wisnosky, Consulting Executive Director of Friends of the LA County Law Library; Los Angeles County Law Library’s Board Chair Brittani A. Jackson of Hueston Hennigan LLP, “Beacon of Justice Award” honoree Theane Evangelis of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP and Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto
U.S. District Court Judge Christina A. Snyder and Marc M. Seltzer of Susman Godfrey LLP
The retired federal judge and the Gibson Dunn partner were recognized Wednesday for careers spanning civil rights, high-stakes litigation and access to justice. The event raised funds for the Los Angeles County Library.
Daily Appellate Report
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Tourville
By relying on offense severity and supervision concerns inconsistent with mental health diversion statute, trial court abused its discretion by denying diversion despite finding defendant...
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Mijares
Substantial evidence did not support attempted murder jury instruction where defendant claimed he was not proximate cause of death due to the victim's poor physical health.
Arbitration
Toothman v. Redwood Toxicology Laboratory
Defendant could not compel arbitration under an agreement between an employee and a temporary employment agency because it was neither a party to nor a third-party beneficiary of the agre...
Employment Discrimination
Williams v. Legacy Health
Healthcare provider was not required to accommodate employees' religious exemption to vaccination policy because doing so would have posed an undue hardship on its ability to provide safe...