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Judicial Profile
Judge Julia Alloggiamento rebuilds public trust through education
ADR Profile
Retired Alameda judge Stephen Pulido brings family law focus to private ADR work
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
Consumer Law
Giants sued over alleged drip pricing of online ticket sales
By James Twomey
A proposed federal class action claims the San Francisco Giants misled fans by advertising low ticket prices online and adding mandatory fees at checkout, a ...
Judge with sharp wit, novelty ties, helped create drug court
Civil Litigation
Wine-tasting discovery fight centers on alleged exam leaks and sexual misconduct
By James Twomey
A federal judge ordered the Court of Master Sommeliers-Americas to produce internal investigative records in a lawsuit by former students alleging a rigged 2...
California Supreme Court
Chief justice says ICE activity, Racial Justice Act backlog and bar exam woes top court concerns
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said federal immigration authorities have appeared at at least 17 California courthouses in the past year, prompting courts t...
Insurance
Insurers warn FAIR Plan is no longer California's last resort
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Insurance industry representatives told California lawmakers that the FAIR Plan is becoming the default option for too many homeowners, warning that low rate...
Civil Litigation
Attorney granted leave to clarify complaint over $200K loan between former partners
By James Twomey
The case centers on whether a $200,000 loan was part of a True Up calculation or a separate obligation due at the sale of the firm in 2023.
Columns
Letters
Retired Justice Murray wants to set the record straight on his retirement
By William J. Murray Jr.
Jon B. Eisenberg's claim of pension fraud is false: I continued judicial work and other significant judicial branch activities...
When a good dog makes bad law
By William M. Paparian
The Pasadena City Council's acceptance of a donated police tracking dog without scrutiny reflects a dangerous, well-documented...
Reframing early offers to promote resolution, not retaliation
By Lee R. Bogdanoff
Extreme opening offers in mediation remain ritual, not strategy--inviting deadlock over dialogue and raising the question: Wha...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Breach of Contract | Pilot Thomas Logistics LLC ... | $55,000,000 |
| Retaliation | Nancy Valla v. Dignity Heal... | $27,500,000 |
| Malpractice | Phuong Ho, Trinh Nguyen v. ... | $18,056,888 |
| Battery | Joseph Garza, individually,... | $11,000,000 |
| Discrimination | Ross Byer v. City of La Palma | $8,400,000 |
| Negligence | Tisha Hilario, individually... | $4,000,000 |
| Failure to Pay | Alex Charalambous and Brian... | $3,125,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Lary Martin James, individu... | $2,500,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Luis Manuel Villalpando, By... | $2,500,000 |
| Overtime/Regular Rate | Sandra Summers and Dariia F... | $2,345,000 |
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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Community News
Krishnan sworn in as U.S. magistrate judge for Northern District
By Ricardo Pineda
Ajay Krishnan joins the bench after a 20-year litigation career at Keker Van Nest & Peters, including 15 years as a partner.
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
Viani v. Fair Oaks Estates, Inc.
Cost judgment was not an appealable final judgment and could not be used to obtain back-door review of prior nonappealable orders.
Constitutional Law
Northwest Association of Independent Schools v. Labrador
Idaho statute forbidding schools and libraries from making "harmful" content in the "context in which it is used" available to minors was unconstitutionally overbroad.
Qualified Immunity
Cardenas-Ornelas v. Johnson
Warden not entitled to qualified immunity for denying inmate outdoor recreation for over a year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Civil Procedure
Gibson v. City of Portland
Because plaintiffs' complaint constituted an impermissible "shotgun" pleading, district court's dismissal was proper.
Criminal Law and Procedure
Sellers v. Superior Court (People)
Small amount of loose marijuana in rear floor of vehicle did not violate open container prohibition because it was not in an imminently usable condition or readily accessible.