Judicial Profile
From fly-fishing streams to high-stakes trials, Judge Jeffrey Galvin channels curiosity, calm, and precision
ADR Profile
Neutral Jeffrey Bases blends perspective and empathy to resolve real estate, probate, and personal injury disputes
MCLE
New law aims to combat pervasive spoliation of evidence in elder abuse cases
After years of attempts, California has amended the Elder...
By Zachary N. ZaharoffHow plaintiffs use Section 998 offers to compromise in employment discrimination cases
While FEHA already provides for fee recovery, an offer to...
By Sean M. NovakDepartment of Labor misinterprets VEVRAA, weakening veteran hiring requirements
Federal contractors are supposed to give hiring preferenc...
By Eileen C. Moore
Today's News
Civil Litigation
Jury hears damages claims against Southern California Edison over Thomas Fire
By Devon Belcher
A Los Angeles County jury began a damages-only trial Thursday as cannabis businesses allege the 2017 Thomas Fire and subsequent debris flows destroyed their ...
Civil Litigation
San Francisco real estate fee dispute escalates into dueling lawsuits
By James Twomey
A San Francisco developer and its former law firm are locked in a complex legal battle involving lawsuits in two counties, sanctions motions, and claims of m...
Consumer Law
Judge orders Tesla, plaintiffs to show cause in $500M false advertising case
By Daniel Schrager
Judge Eumi K. Lee criticized both sides for missing multiple deadlines, including Tesla's months-late answer to an amended complaint, and set a January deadl...
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...
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...
California Supreme Court
California Supreme Court steps in on AI-hallucinated prosecutor brief
By John Roemer
In the first case of its kind to reach the Supreme Court, justices directed the 3rd District Court of Appeal to reconsider sanctions over a brief containing ...
Columns
Bankruptcy filings during divorce: What happens next?
By James P. Menton Jr.
When a spouse files for bankruptcy amid divorce proceedings, family law attorneys face complex questions about automatic stays...
Burned twice: 5 signs of bad faith in total-loss wildfire claims
By Brian S. Kabateck, Shant A. Karnikian
More than a year after the Eaton and Palisades fires, many families still cannot rebuild because insurers quietly shortchange ...
Technology, Data Privacy
Green light for CIPA: New federal court ruling fuels digital tracking class actions
By David J. Oberly, Matthew G. White
A recent California federal court ruling has revived CIPA pen-register claims based on common website tracking tools, heighten...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Securities Exchange Act | In re Zoom Securities Litig... | $150,000,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Tricia Yeomans, Ismail Chra... | $65,000,000 |
| Lucky Chances Inc.; V C Car... | $43,300,000 | |
| Auto v. Auto | Briana Booth v. Samantha De... | $32,500,000 |
| False Claims Act | U.S., et al. ex rel. Zimnis... | $18,282,280 |
| Consumers Legal Remedies Act | In re VNGR Beverage LLC Lit... | $8,900,000 |
| Wrongful Death | Angela McGaff, individually... | $8,500,000 |
| Retaliation | Tamara Evans v. California ... | $7,651,373 |
| Unfair Competition | The People of the State of ... | $5,100,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Thanh Phan, an individual, ... | $4,000,000 |
On the Move
Gupta Wessler LLP
Hannah Kieschnick joined Gupta Wessler LLP as a counsel in San Francisco. The move was Jan. 5, 2026.
Details
Gupta Wessler LLP has 14 attorneys in 2 offices including San Francisco. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Appellate. The firm’s website is https://www.guptawessler.com
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Community News
LA County's Court Commons exhibit brings education, resources to residents
By Skyler Romero
Los Angeles Superior Court launched Court Commons, a mobile exhibition offering legal education, resources for self-represente...
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
Municipal Law, Real Property
Californians for Homeownership v. City of La Habra
No additional public hearings were required to approve city's housing element plan when changes were part of the same revision process rather than a new amendment.
Civil Procedure
Randolph v. Trustees of the California State University
Civil defendant's failure to object to trial date beyond statutory period for bringing action to trial was not an agreement to extend the deadline, necessitating dismissal once the period...
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Superior Court (Lashelle)
Prosecutor's failure to file a formal misdemeanor complaint within 25 days of defendant's DUI citation did not deprive the trial court of jurisdiction.
Torts
Hu v. XPO Logistics, LLC
Property broker owed no duty to carrier's injured employee because the broker was not a licensed carrier and did not exercise control over the carrier's transport of the cargo.
Consumer Law, Civil Procedure
Modification: Towns v. Hyundai Motor America
Under Song-Beverly Act, only vehicle's buyer--not driver or responsible party--has standing to pursue a claim.