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Judicial Profile
Commissioner Humberto Benitez draws on decades of juvenile defense work
MCLE
DUI 101: Common evidentiary issues in DUI trials, Part 2
This article and self-study test examine common evidentia...
By Michelle E. DeCasas, Jana M. SengDUI 101: Common evidentiary issues in DUI trials
This article and self-study test explore evidentiary issu...
By Michelle E. DeCasas, Jana M. SengNo harm, no win: A cautionary tale of Kadrey v. Meta Platforms, Inc.
The Northern District of California granted summary judgm...
By E. Belle Borovik, David MartinezToday's News
Civil Litigation
Consumer groups accuse insurance commissioner of retaliation, denied compensation
By Skyler Romero
Consumer Watchdog and another nonprofit claim Commissioner Ricardo Lara unlawfully withheld payments and reshaped the hearing process to punish their opposit...
Government
US attorney drops high-profile cases as DOJ extends tenure without Senate confirmation
By Craig Anderson, David Houston
U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli dismissed indictments against Fatburger founder Andrew Wiederhorn and a former L.A. deputy just hours before his interim term was ...
Civil Litigation
Paul Mitchell faces suit over 'Made in USA' claims for Tea Tree shampoo
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
A consumer claims key ingredients are being sourced from overseas.
Civil Litigation
Limp Bizkit royalty fight lands in court amid venue dispute
By Skyler Romero
A Los Angeles judge is weighing whether Limp Bizkit's lawsuit over unpaid royalties against Universal Music Group should stay in California or be transferred...
Data Privacy
Tea app hit with lawsuit over data leak that exposed 72,000 users
By Wisdom Howell
The federal lawsuit claims the popular women-focused app left tens of thousands of users vulnerable by failing to secure their ID documents and private messa...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit nominee ducks questions on same-sex rights, defers to 'originalism'
By Craig Anderson
Jones Day partner Eric C. Tung faced scrutiny from Senate Democrats over past comments on abortion and LGBTQ+ rights but cited "live issues" in declining to ...
Columns
Corporate, Civil Litigation
Uber's lawsuit aims to rewrite the rules, not right a wrong
By Daniel J. Rafii
Uber's latest RICO lawsuit -- framed as a fight against fraud but timed to push SB 371--shows that when most corporations lose...
Law Office Management
How to keep the case: When clients walk away over litigation estimates
By George Brandon
When clients flinch at litigation costs and chase cheaper options, how can attorneys keep the case without cutting corners? Th...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
How mediators should handle pro per litigants: 3 essential strategies
By Gary N. Stern
Mediating cases involving self-represented litigants requires a distinct approach grounded in clear communication, mutual resp...
Verdicts & Settlements
Wage and Hour | Ana Medina Rodriguez, v. T... | $525,000 |
Wage and Hour | Jazmyn Green-Dominguez, ind... | $520,000 |
Wage and Hour | Nancy Jaylene Cruz and Janc... | $227,250 |
Wage and Hour | Ruben Carillo, an individua... | $190,000 |
Breach of Lease | Diligent Investment Inc. v.... | |
ERISA | Med-Legal Associates, Inc.,... | Plaintiff |
Breach of Fiduciary Duty | The Commissioner of Financi... | $135,000,000 |
Sex Discrimination | Laronda Rasmussen v. The Wa... | $43,250,000 |
Securities Fraud | Federal Trade Commission v.... | $16,787,028 |
Toxic Exposure | Victor Hohne, et al. v. Del... | $10,112,248 |
On the Move
Trucker Huss APC
Brian Douglas Murray was promoted to partner of Trucker Huss APC in Los Angeles. The promotion is effective Jul. 1, 2025.
Adrine Adjemian Cargill was promoted to partner of Trucker Huss APC in San Francisco. The promotion is effective Jan. 7, 2025.
Details
Trucker Huss APC has 28 attorneys in 3 offices including 2. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Employee Benefits, ERISA Litigation. The firm’s website is truckerhuss.com
Featured Content
There is a time and place for everything--including a time to mediate an insurance coverage or bad faith claim.
Eight key factors that make early mediation a valuable tool in civil cases
JAMS neutral reflects on her career, what inspires her and what brought her back to JAMS after 20 years on the bench
Community News
Coalition of diverse bar associations honors founding leaders and judicial appointees at California Yacht Club
Daily Appellate Report
Real Property, Constitutional Law
Sheetz v. County of El Dorado
Regardless of whether the fee was legislatively or administratively imposed, *Nollan/Dolan* test for takings applies--in this case, leading to the conclusion that a traffic impact mitigat...
Civil Procedure
Kiely v. Hyph (USA), Inc.
Granting stay on forum non conveniens grounds was proper where most evidence was in Sweden, which was a suitable alternate forum, and California had almost no connection to the claims.
Criminal Law and Procedure, Habeas Corpus
In re Huerta
Alleged racial disparity in gang enhancements, standing alone, did not qualify as an eligible "offense" for purposes of habeas petitioner's Racial Justice Act claim.
Government
Center for Investigative Reporting v. U.S. Dept. of Labor
Reports describing racial, sexual, and ethnic composition of Department of Labor contractors' workforces contained no "commercial" information, and thus did not fall within FOIA exemption.
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Christensen
Sentence of life without the possibility of parole imposed on kidnapper who was 18 years old at the time of the offense did not violate the Eighth Amendment.