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
From 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. PirozziWhen the bench has a memory: Prosecutors, the RJA and the limits of neutrality
A recent California appellate decision confronts a questi...
By K. Chike Odiwe
Today's News
District Attorney Nathan Hochman and the L.A. Police Protection League endorsed John McKinney, a county prosecutor, for Los Angeles city attorney in the June...
Civil Procedure
OpenAI co-founder testifies Musk demanded control, walked away when denied
By Daniel Schrager
Greg Brockman told jurors Musk rejected proposals that would limit his authority over the company.
Consumer Protection Law
Apple reaches $250M settlement over iPhone AI claims
By Craig Anderson
Consumers who purchased certain iPhone 15 and 16 models could receive up to $95 under a proposed class action settlement over Siri AI features.
U.S. District Judge Otis D. Wright II ruled that plaintiff Williene Jackson-Jones failed to meet the requirements for class certification after the 9th U.S. ...
Insurance
Litigation, regulation, federal scrutiny converge after 2025 fires
By Devon Belcher
Lawsuits, state enforcement and federal interest are raising questions about insurer conduct and whether California's regulatory system can effectively handl...
Intellectual Property
Attorneys clash over permission to use songs in Ye trial
By Skyler Romero
Testimony in a copyright case against Ye centers on whether he had permission to use disputed music on "Donda," with plaintiffs alleging theft and the defens...
Columns
Civil Procedure
Saving California's jury bias reform from judicial retreat
By Robert Bacon
California's landmark jury-bias reform law, Code of Civil Procedure section 231.7, was designed to eliminate discriminatory ju...
Military Law
How did Japanese baseball players get so good at "America's Game?"
By Eileen C. Moore
At least some of the credit may belong to the U.S. military and its veterans.
Technology
Your brain data is already being collected. The law has not caught up.
By John E. Wehrli
Neuroethics is rapidly emerging as a critical but underdeveloped field in law and policy, leaving the legal profession unprepa...
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
(Ret.) Superior Court Judge Christina A. Snyder and Marc M. Seltzer of Susman Godfrey LLP
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
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. Berch
Jury was properly instructed on felony false imprisonment based on menace because menace does not require a threat of force greater than reasonably necessary to effectuate the restraint.
Juveniles
In re Parker B.
Welfare and Institutions Code section 782 dismissal erased juvenile findings for sealing purposes but did not eliminate firearm restrictions, which survive dismissals and record sealings.
Evidence, Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Pineda
At petitioner's Penal Code section 1172.6 evidentiary hearing, resentencing court did not err in admitting hearsay evidence that was previously admitted at the preliminary hearing.
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Moss
Courts resentencing under section 1172.75 may reimpose the upper term even if a jury did not find, and the defendant did not stipulate, to the underlying aggravating factors.
Constitutional Law
3Pak LLC v. City of Seattle
Neither the state-created danger doctrine nor the Takings Clause applied to businesses' alleged economic harm resulting from cessation of police services amidst protests.