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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Real Estate
California and Malibu reach agreement on housing
By Jack Needham
The new element is expected to allow for the development of 79 housing units, 47 of which must be affordable to low- and very low-income households.
Data Privacy
Gascon's deputy charged with misuse of police officer data
By Malcolm Maclachlan
According to a Wednesday news release from Bonta's office, the charges against Diana Teran date back to 2018 when she was Constitutional Policing Advisor at ...
Judges and Judiciary
3 judges nominated to federal court in Los Angeles
By Craig Anderson
The choices are Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michelle Williams Court, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Anne Hwang and State Bar Court Judge...
Insurance, Health Care & Hospital Law
Anthem violates timely care obligations, lawsuit claims
By Skyler Romero
“Instead of complying with its legal obligations, Anthem foists onto hospital personnel Anthem’s responsibility to perform … managed care tasks that Californ...
Columns
California Supreme Court
The meaning of ‘disclosure’ under whistleblower retaliation claims has expanded
By Matthew J. Matern , Julieta Hernandez
The California Supreme Court has expanded the interpretation of “disclose” under California’s whistleblower protection statute...
U.S. Supreme Court, Administrative/Regulatory
The fourth time is a charm
By Michael M. Berger
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that the Takings Clause does not distinguish between legislative and administrative ...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Understanding mediation through the narrative arc
By Lisa B. Morgan
The similarities between the progression of Shakespeare’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’ and the narrative arc of the mediation process –...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Premises Liability | Ismael Soto Luna v. City of... | $22,596,875 |
| Wage and Hour | In re: United Airlines Wage... | $12,000,000 |
| Race Discrimination | Glenn Harper v. The Regents... | $7,200,000 |
| Misrepresentation | United States of America v.... | $7,000,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Alfonso Moreno, individuall... | $2,200,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Candon Lovett, Kennith Booz... | $1,100,000 |
| Breach of Contract | Milos Product Tanker Corpor... | $1,054,456 |
| Wage and Hour | Roxanne Welcker, as an indi... | $302,652 |
| Wage and Hour | Rafael Guevara Sanchez, ind... | $275,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Hector Chavez, an individua... | $200,000 |
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
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Will Wagner as Shareholder in Sacramento from Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP.
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Community News
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
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.
Arbitration, Health Care
Dougherty v. U.S. Behavioral Health Plan
Because company providing behavioral health services was not a health care service plan, it need not meet Health and Safety Code Section 1363.1's disclosure requirements to enforce arbitr...