Judicial Profile
Magistrate Judge Dennis Cotas a passion for teaching and trial practice
From The Archive
Technology, International Law
TikTok sued the federal government on Tuesday, arguing the law was unconstitutional. Here's what our columnist published last ...
MCLE
The components of effective and defensible workplace investigations
Employers should conduct a thorough and fair investigatio...
By Jaya BajajBlame culture and prejudice permeate mindsets after collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge
After being struck by a cargo ship that brought down the ...
By Mark B. BaerWill Contests
When and how will contests are initiated; who has standin...
By Matthew D. KaninDiscipline Report
June 2024
May 2024
April 2024
March 2024
February 2024
January 2024
Webinars
Technology, Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
WATCH NOW: Ready to deploy new technologies to simplify your work? Legal tech experts offer guidance in legal prompting and th...
Special Coverage
Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit strikes down felon firearm law
By Craig Anderson
The ruling could wipe out hundreds of firearms-related convictions.
Today's News Weekly Quiz
Constitutional Law, California Supreme Court
Supreme Court raises doubts over constitutionality of taxpayer protection initiative
By Craig Anderson
Justices also expressed concern, however, about removing the measure from the ballot before the November election.
Business Law
Uber accuses PayPal of unilaterally amending agreement
By Wisdom Howell
PayPal recently informed Uber of a "new interpretation of the parties' Global Merchant Agreement," according to a complaint filed in Santa Clara Superior Cou...
Judges and Judiciary
Judges' boycott of Columbia students is 'guilt by association'
By Jack Needham
Law faculty from California schools say that the decision by a handful of federal judges unfairly punishes students.
Civil Litigation
Attorneys in Gascón recall effort granted reduced fee award
By Skyler Romero
A tentative order by Judge James C. Chalfant on Tuesday awarded the attorneys a reduced fee award under the California Public Records Act following arguments...
Columns
Corporate
DOJ whistleblower immunity: A troubling expansion of protection to corporate wrongdoers
By Michael A. Piazza
The DOJ's immunity program may undermine the effectiveness of internal compliance and reporting mechanisms in corporations, as...
Securities
Navigating the evolving landscape of climate disclosures: SEC, CSRD and beyond
By Kristen Sullivan
Recent climate disclosure regulations can be a catalyst for business transformation, as companies can use sustainability data ...
Constitutional Law
Safeguarding client secrets: Considerations for attorneys traveling abroad
By Shari L. Klevens , Alanna G. Clair
The ABA has urged the Department of Homeland Security to modify and clarify the directives for border searches of lawyers’ dev...
Verdicts & Settlements
Product Liability | In re: McKinsey & Co. Inc. ... | $207,000,000 |
Breach of Contract | Kris Park, et al. v. Chul W... | $41,700,000 |
Auto v. Auto | Grady Dillon v. Los Angeles... | $11,045,000 |
Wage and Hour | Caudley Simon, on behalf of... | $6,500,000 |
Breach of Contract | Sunkist Growers Inc., Fruit... | $3,552,214 |
Unfair and Deceptive Business Practices | The People of the State of ... | $1,600,000 |
Wage and Hour | Matthew English, individual... | $1,180,000 |
Wage and Hour | Lucia Sibaja and Esmerelda ... | $1,100,000 |
Premises Liability | Stephen Sibert v. Roe Gym, ... | $1,000,000 |
Wage and Hour | George Valdez, individually... | $1,000,000 |
On the Move
Everett Dorey LLP
Kristen Paolucci as Senior Associate in Irvine, CA
Hans C. Ruschke as Partner in Irvine, CA
Jeremy E. Beal as Partner in Irvine, CA
Details
Address
18300 Von Karman Suite 900 , Irvine 92612 United States
T:
(949) 771-9233
Featured Content
JAMS neutral reflects on her career, what inspires her and what brought her back to JAMS after 20 years on the bench
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Community News
State Bar & Bar Associations, Community News, Civil Rights
Reenactment of Vincent Chin trial kicks off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
By Sunidhi Sridhar
"One thing I hope people walk away with tonight is we do not want to repeat history with the same fear-based politics and vitr...
Attorney Profiles
Special Reports
The Resolution Issue 2024
Our annual issue devoted to the work of dispute resolution professionals in California.
Daily Appellate Report
Dependency
In re D.M.
Termination of parental rights was appropriate despite failure to inquire with extended family regarding child's possible indigenous heritage because the child was placed in temporary cus...
Constitutional Law
Jane Doe v. Bonta
California legislation enabling firearm violence research using California Department of Justice databases did not violate registered gun owners' privacy rights.
Immigration
Suate-Orellana v. Garland
Board of Immigration Appeals' failure to consider asylum seeker's argument that her removal notice was legally deficient merited remand of her case for reconsideration of her claim in lig...
Attorneys
Byers v. Superior Court
By putting at issue attorney fees they incurred seeking coverage under their insurance policy, plaintiffs waived the attorney-client privilege as to documents supporting their fees claim.
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Palacios
A resentencing hearing under Penal Code section 1172.6 does not provide the petitioner a new opportunity to raise claims of trial error.