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Judge Patrick Palacios' journey from zealous advocate to peacemaker
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Technology, International Law
TikTok sued the federal government on Tuesday, arguing the law was unconstitutional. Here's what our columnist published last ...
MCLE
Blame 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. KaninReflecting on spontaneous statements
The welter of exceptions to the Rule against Hearsay—besi...
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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...
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...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Maturity and wisdom are assets for newly minted lawyer
By Jack Needham
"The law needs diverse voices and experiences and the maturity and wisdom that you have are assets, not barriers," said Nava Dordick, who just passed the bar...
Consumer Protection Law, Civil Litigation, Torts/Personal Injury, Evidence
Dry shampoo lawsuit against major cosmetic companies likely to go to trial
By Wisdom Howell
Attorneys in the case against some of the nation's biggest cosmetic manufacturers and retailers expressed doubt that the case would end without a "full blown...
Columns
Judicial opinions should be clear, comprehensible, and authentic. Otherwise, opinions should take a TV drug commercial approac...
Construction
Brown v. Beach House Design & Development provides a cautionary tale for contractors
By Garret D. Murai
A recent appellate case highlights the importance of avoiding turning a blind eye to the use of equipment by subcontractors, a...
California courts have seen a surge in filings for childhood sexual abuse cases due to the legislature's decision to extend th...
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 |
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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.