Judicial Profile
Judge Curtis Kin thrives on challenge in writs and receivers assignment
MCLE
Judicial diversion fundamentals
Judicial diversion lets courts pause misdemeanor cases, s...
By Michelle M. Ahnn, Holly L. Hancock-GoodeYou can't cross examine a machine
Proposed federal evidence rule would require AI-Generated...
By Anita Taff-RiceNew law aims to combat pervasive spoliation of evidence in elder abuse cases
After years of attempts, California has amended the Elder...
By Zachary N. Zaharoff
Today's News
Judge with sharp wit, novelty ties, helped create drug court
Appellate Practice
Court revives tenant lawsuits over background-check disclosure violations
By James Twomey
A California Court of Appeal revived claims by more than 100 renters, holding tenants may sue landlords for background-check disclosure violations under stat...
Ian Rambarran assumes operational leadership of the San Diego-based law firm as founder John Klinedinst focuses on strategy and growth.
Civil Litigation
Former Optrics counsel settles malpractice claims, denies wrongdoing
By James Twomey
Former Optrics lead counsel Herbert Terreri settled malpractice claims for at least $1.75 million, denying wrongdoing, as pending good-faith settlements leav...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
SF public defender hires outside counsel amid contempt fight
By James Twomey
San Francisco Public Defender Manohar Raju hired outside counsel as contempt proceedings continue over his office's refusal to accept new cases, prompting Ju...
LA Fires
SCE files cross-complaint seeking to shift Eaton Fire liability
By Skyler Romero
Southern California Edison and Edison International filed a sweeping cross-complaint claiming that public agencies, emergency responders, and water providers...
Columns
Who pays when self defense kills a bystander?
By Yosi Yahoudai, Stephen Lockard
When a bystander is killed by a gun fired in self-defense, criminal law often looks away, leaving civil court as the only plac...
This piece doesn't pick sides but questions whether federal domestic terrorism statutes could plausibly apply to Renee Good--o...
Torts/Personal Injury
Autonomous vehicle liability insights: Human factors and industry risks
By Kenneth P. Williams
As autonomous vehicle technology advances, liability in 2026 increasingly depends on how companies design for human interactio...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Sherman Antitrust Act | Taylor Smart and Michael Ha... | $49,250,000 |
| Securities Exchange Act | Sheet Metal Workers' Nation... | $38,000,000 |
| False Advertising | The People of the State of ... | $34,000,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | Luis Alonso Rodriguez v. St... | $32,800,000 |
| Consumer Protection | C.H., a minor, by and throu... | $30,000,000 |
| Efrain Munoz, individually,... | $29,454,500 | |
| Breach of Fiduciary Duty | Eli M., a minor by and thro... | $25,000,000 |
| Sex Discrimination | Beth Fischgrund v. Californ... | $16,883,723 |
| Excessive Force | Longina Perez Monroy and Da... | $13,100,000 |
| Consumer Protection | The People of the State of ... | $12,000,000 |
On the Move
Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP
Laura Lim was promoted to counsel of Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP in Los Angeles. The promotion is effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Details
Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP has 26 attorneys in 3 offices including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Appellate Law. The firm’s website is https://www.gmsr.com/
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Daniel Hodes receives OCABOTA Joseph D. McNeil civility award
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The managing partner at Hodes Milman represents clients in medical malpractice matters.
Podcasts
Davis Wright Tremaine's Vid Prabhakaran joins In the Counsel's Chair to break down three of the biggest challenges facing the ...
Daily Appellate Report
Civil Procedure, Family Law
Modification: Marriage of Starr
Trial court erred in treating amended petition's separation date as a binding judicial admission when opposing party's actions supported it was still a contested issue.
Habeas Corpus
Klein v. Martin
Where state court reasonably applied *Brady*'s materiality standard, no federal habeas relief should have been granted.
Criminal Law and Procedure
Siam v. Superior Court (People)
Trial court abused its discretion by concluding defendant's symptoms would not respond to treatment and was not suitable for mental health diversion despite unopposed opinion of qualified...
Constitutional Law
Modification: Los Angeles Police Protective League v. City of Los Angeles
Requiring complainants to read and sign advisory notice that filing a knowingly false complaint of police misconduct was a crime placed an unconstitutional burden on speech.
Habeas Corpus
Beeler v. Broomfield
District court properly denied death-row petitioner's habeas petition, where California Supreme Court could have reasonably concluded the evidence did not sufficiently support his incompe...