Judicial Profile
Judge Renée Stackhouse tries each day to be patient, empathetic and kind
MCLE
The future of US policy on Chinese EV manufacturers
As geopolitical and economic stakes rise, the U.S. is gra...
By James KimSupreme Court IP cases to watch in 2025
The 2024-2025 Supreme Court term will tackle key intellec...
By Michelle E. Armond, Monica M. ArnoldDOJ playbooks: New covers, same rules?
While President-elect Trump has not specifically commente...
By Misa Eiritz, Randy Grossman
Special Reports
New Laws 2025
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed more laws in 2024 than any governor in at least two decades. Get the details on new workplace rules, State Bar programs, arbitration and more.
Today's News
Criminal, Civil Litigation
Laguna Beach's DUI notification policy sparks debate on bar liability
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
"I think the plaintiff lawyer could use that as further negligence against the bar," City of Orange trial attorney Aaron T. Hicks said.
Class Action
Golf tee-time suit against LA dismissed with prejudice
By Skyler Romero
The judge said the putative class members failed to file claims with the city before suing, a legal requirement the plaintiffs said was impractical.
Labor/Employment, California Courts of Appeal
Court halts 'headless' PAGA lawsuits, mandates arbitration for single claim
By Craig Anderson
A 2nd District Court of Appeal panel ruled Christina Leeper's PAGA lawsuit must go to arbitration, ending the 'headless' case strategy. This decision conflic...
State Bar & Bar Associations, Criminal
Girardi convicted, faces sentence while State Bar aims to reform
By Devon Belcher
Thomas V. Girardi, once a celebrated lawyer, was convicted of wire fraud in 2024 after a failed defense of mental incompetence and now faces either prison or...
Labor/Employment
Wonderful challenges agricultural board's refusal to delay union certification
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The Kern County case is so important to some farm employers that it became the rare superior court case to receive amicus curiae briefs.
Health Care & Hospital Law
Novartis sued in LA over drug's link to autism
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Novartis is sued for promoting terbutaline for preterm labor, despite known brain development risks. Singleton Schreiber filed the lawsuit for Tara Tindle, c...
Columns
The California Pro Bono Portal: Volunteering made easy
By Jenni Gomez-Haddad
Despite the staggering unmet civil legal needs of low-income Californians, highlighted by the State Bar of California's 2019 J...
Corporate, Business Law
Attorney fees for total victory: Is Musk's Tesla pay case a blueprint?
By Brian Danitz
When attorneys scored a complete victory against Elon Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package, Chancellor McCormick faced a novel...
Intellectual Property
Why trademark registration is essential for every business
By Nadine Bedwan
A strong understanding of trademark law can be a game-changer for legal practices, helping businesses protect their brand, inc...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Auto v. Truck | Elsa Espinosa, Robert Espin... | $15,000,000 |
| Age Discrimination | Alice Roque v. Octapharma P... | $11,205,000 |
| Negligent Supervision | John Doe OG 1003 v. Roman C... | $3,500,000 |
| Breach of Fiduciary Duty | Jeffrey Qiuhong Yang v. Glo... | $2,248,290 |
| Disability Discrimination | Lee Newson v. City of Los A... | $1,500,000 |
| Police Negligence | Marcus Wesley Boyd v. Count... | $507,750 |
| Auto v. Auto | Wayne Henderson, indviduall... | $500,000 |
| Consumer Protection | The Chemical Toxin Working ... | $385,000 |
| Wage and Hour | William Garcia, individuall... | $175,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Eddie Zhang, individually a... | $140,000 |
On the Move
Larson LLP
Andrew E. Calderón was promoted to partner of Larson LLP in Los Angeles. The promotion is effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Daniel R. Lahana was promoted to counsel of Larson LLP in Los Angeles. The promotion is effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Ranja Rasul was promoted to partner of Larson LLP in Los Angeles. The promotion is effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Details
Larson LLP has 45 attorneys in 4 offices including Los Angeles and Costa Mesa. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Appellate Litigation; Complex Civil Litigation; Internal Investigations and Compliance; White Collar Defense and Government Investigations. The firm’s website is https://www.larsonllp.com/
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Community News
Community News
San Diego Consumer Attorneys raise record sum for foster children
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The campaign marked CASD's first major fundraising initiative tied to their signature annual event.
Attorney Profiles
Robert W. Wood
Robert W. Wood provides tax advice and handles tax controversies nationwide. He also serves as an expert witness on tax issues in civil cases. He is best known for advising plaintiffs, de...
Estate Planning and Probate Directory
A comprehensive directory of estate planning and probate attorneys throughout California.
Daily Appellate Report
Prisoners' Rights
Sheltra v. Christensen
To exhaust administrative remedies, an inmate need not file repeated grievances if they have identified one continuing harm or course of conduct.
Arbitration
Huff v. Interior Specialists, Inc.
After ordering plaintiff's individual Private Attorneys General Act claims to arbitration, trial court erred in dismissing the nonindividual PAGA claims plaintiff brought on behalf of oth...
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Hodge
Because trial court was under no statutory obligation to respond to defendant's Penal Code Section 1172.1 request for resentencing, case was not appealable and dismissed.
Criminal Law and Procedure
U.S. v. In
Where officers spotted an unsecured gun in the back seat of defendant's car, *Terry* stop did not escalate into a *de facto* arrest without probable cause.
Employment Law, Constitutional Law
Markel v. Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America
A mashgiach was considered a "minister" within the Union of Orthodox Jewish Organization of America, and therefore could not bring employment claims against the Organization.