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Judge Melissa Hammond works to bring parties together, calm people down
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Navigating the 'junk fee' crackdown
California has banned undisclosed fees across various ser...
By Alejandro Moreno, Skylar StoudtUnderstanding client engagements and compensation structures
The fee agreement is a critical document when a dispute a...
By Christine C. RosskopfNone of our business: Recent anti-SLAPP cases on the distinctions between public and private issues
The anti-SLAPP regime requires that the statements or con...
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Today's News Weekly Quiz
Crisis looms as California appellate defense counsel faces shortage of attorneys
By David Houston
The number of attorneys applying for work with the panels has dropped two-thirds over 10 years, and the current pay ranges from $110 to $130 per hour.
Ruling could frustrate prosecutions over threats to judges
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The 1st District Court of Appeal found that there was "no substantial evidence" that the individual intended the threat to be conveyed to the judge.
Concert attendee hung up on hot venue, nudity but experts question the alleged harm.
Technology, Administrative/Regulatory
EU commissioner discusses AI regulation and misinformation with US tech giants
By Sunidhi Sridhar
Vera Jourova recently visited Los Angeles and San Francisco to meet with state officials and tech leaders to discuss the EU's recent efforts to regulate arti...
Criminal, Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit panel upholds release of indigent defendants in Oregon
By Craig Anderson
Judge John B. Owens wrote that defendants are being held for months in jail without legal counsel.
For two decades, U.S. District Judge Cormac J. Carney of Santa Ana issued bold rulings that ruffled feathers.
Consumer Protection Law, Civil Litigation
Prebiotic soda brand accused of false health claims
By Sunidhi Sridhar
Poppi's products contain only two grams of prebiotic fiber, an amount too low to impact gut health meaningfully, the complaint claims.
U.S. Supreme Court, Civil Litigation, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Arguments highlight murky rules on officials' social media
By Craig Anderson
A 9th Circuit panel considered when officials can block citizens from their social media following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Civil Rights, Administrative/Regulatory
DOJ to monitor school district's handling of harassment complaints
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
A proposed stipulated judgment will require Redlands Unified School District to increase transparency around complaints of sexual harassment.
Columns
Examining four cases: The Supreme Court’s decision on trust amendment procedures, the extent of power of a healthcare proxy, c...
Technology
Use of AI in employment decisions: What’s next in California?
By Rebecca Lynn Stuart
Governments have been trying to stay ahead of the specific concerns AI raises in the employment context, but there is still re...
The Piper case challenged a statute that authorized school districts to exclude Native American children from public schools a...
Verdicts & Settlements
Wage and Hour | Giselle Contreras, on behal... | $13,985,000 |
Government Liability | Mark William Depretis and N... | $7,000,000 |
Wage and Hour | Marquise Phillips, individu... | $5,500,000 |
Wage and Hour | Emelinda Manuel, an individ... | $4,350,000 |
Wage and Hour | Olivia Rose Ramirez and Kry... | $3,800,000 |
Wage and Hour | Daisy Arellano, on behalf o... | $1,250,000 |
False Advertising | Better Care Plastic Technol... | $1,250,000 |
Wage and Hour | Lorena Elizabeth Sibrian-Fr... | $1,050,000 |
Breach of Fiduciary Duty | Jack M. Langson, et al. v. ... | $1,000,000 |
Wage and Hour | Susana Luna, Claudia Uchicu... | $825,000 |
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Signature Resolution
Mark H. Pierce as Neutral in Silicon Valley from Santa Clara County Superior Court.
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JAMS neutral reflects on her career, what inspires her and what brought her back to JAMS after 20 years on the bench
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Community News
The San Fernando Valley Bar Association held its Annual Judges' Night on Thursday, May 16 at the Woodland Hills Country Club. Judge Otis D. Wright II received the Legacy of Justice Award, Judge Valerie Salkin received the Inspiration Award and Judge Mitchell Beckloff received the Special Recognition Award. Judge Stephen P. Pfahler was named Judge of the Year
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Top Intellectual Property Lawyers 2024
Our annual issue honors the top performing intellectual property attorneys working in patent litigation, trademark and copyright.
Daily Appellate Report
Torts
A.L. v. Harbor Developmental Disabilities Foundation
Regional Center had no duty to protect disabled individual from sexual assault by third-party vendor employee where employee had no previous history of questionable behavior.
Insurance
Bristol SL Holdings, Inc. v. Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company
Employment Retirement Income Security Act preempted claims that health plan administrator's denial of reimbursements violated state law.
Contracts
Carolina Beverage Corp. v. Fiji Water Co., LLC
Distribution contract was not constructively terminated where the distributor continued to operate under it after the purported constructive termination.
Criminal Law and Procedure, Juveniles
In re A.M.
Conviction as adult for crime committed at 14 years old was nonfinal after conditional reversal, entitling defendant to benefit from laws barring transfer of such cases to adult criminal ...
Prisoners Rights
Walter Betschart v. State of Oregon
*Younger* federal abstention was inappropriate where the state of Oregon was failing to provide counsel for indigent criminal defendants.