Judicial Profile
Judge Lee W. Tsao embraces new challenges in Norwalk courtroom
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Reflecting on spontaneous statements
The welter of exceptions to the Rule against Hearsay—besi...
By Ashfaq G. ChowdhuryCriminal history shouldn’t stand in the way of employment
Employers should review their application forms and inter...
By JJ JohnstonHow do criminal domestic violence cases affect family law and DVPA actions?
A parallel criminal domestic violence case can have a sig...
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Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Discovery request denied in $6B NFL antitrust case
By Devon Belcher
Plaintiffs had argued that the NFL defendants improperly withheld documents related to the league's control over the pricing of "Sunday Ticket" broadcast pac...
Civil Rights,
Arab American lawyer groups discuss desire for Census change
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The picks meet the president's usual pattern of choosing women while emphasizing diversity both in racial background and professional experience.
Administrative/Regulatory
EPA ruling raises concerns about net neutrality's legality
By Craig Anderson
The FCC voted 3-2, along partisan lines, to bring back net neutrality rules that were first adopted in 2014 when President Barack Obama was president and the...
Criminal
As state lawmakers consider crime bill, statistics are muddled
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Despite a widespread view among many voters that crime has been rising, statistics are far less clear.
Columns
Labor/Employment
Navigating California’s bans against non-compete clauses
By Andrew S. Ong , Nicole J. Kim
Remote workers who work in California only part of the time may not be covered by § 925, but they may still be able to void th...
Government, Corporate
California wants to punish corporations for being corporations
By Keith Paul Bishop
The bill could create a moral hazard for prosecutors, who could use the fines to boost state revenues, and could drive away co...
Real Estate, Criminal, Contracts
Squatters’ fraudulent lease schemes raise legal questions and criminal liability
By Anne Redcross Beehler
The law is evolving on the issue of squatters’ use of fake leases, but courts are likely to use their equitable power to preve...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Unfair Competition | The People of the State of ... | $31,000,000 |
| Dischargeability | Robert Mermelstein and Esth... | $21,737,740 |
| Breach of Implied Contract | John Ordono and Rene Morale... | $12,076,385 |
| Auto v. Auto | Jennifer Ann Garcia v. Robe... | $4,828,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | Theresa Petersen v. John Do... | $3,600,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Shaun Harris, individually,... | $2,500,000 |
| Elder Abuse | Betsy Jentz, by and through... | $2,342,800 |
| Malpractice | Jane Doe v. Roe Anesthesiol... | $1,950,000 |
| Strict Liability | The People of the State of ... | $1,500,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Tim Botonis and Liam Patric... | $875,000 |
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...
On the Move
Zelms Erlich Lenkov & Mack
Evan Parra-Raygoza as Associate in San Diego from Hepburn, Hernandez, and Jung.
Parra-Raygoza focuses on family law and mediation.
Joseph A. Escarez as Senior Counsel in Los Angeles from Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester.
Tiffany E. Sohrabian as Associate in Los Angeles from Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester.
Berta A. Blen as Senior Counsel in San Diego from Tyson & Mendes.
Blen is an employment and labor attorney
Halley B. Thiel as Associate in Los Angeles from Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester.
Andrew A. Razma as Associate in Los Angeles from Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester.
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Community News, Civil Rights
Arab American lawyer groups discuss desire for Census change
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The picks meet the president's usual pattern of choosing women while emphasizing diversity both in racial background and prof...
Special Reports
Top Family Lawyers 2024
The annual list of the best California attorneys handling divorce and custody matters.
Daily Appellate Report
Bankruptcy
In re: Maria Teresa Melendez Rey
Rental duplex did not qualify for California automatic homestead exemption because it was not necessary for her use even though it was located on the same parcel as her residence.
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Cunningham
Trial court correctly denied defendant relief under Penal Code Section 1172.6 (felony murder resentencing), which does not encompass the "provocative act" theory of murder.
Employment Law
LaMarr v. The Regents of the University of California
Because intent to terminate was never issued and employer's demotion was voluntary, substantial evidence supported that employee was not entitled to *Skelly* hearing.
Labor Law, Administrative Agencies
National Labor Relations Board v. Siren Retail Corp.
National Labor Relations Board regional director acted within his discretion when he ordered mail-ballot election to select union representative where health data showed increase in COVID...
Civil Procedure
Vines v. O'Reilly Auto Enterprises
Trial court erred in granting interest on attorneys' fees award from the date of the original judgment, rather than the new judgment after reversal on appeal.