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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
Understanding violence and harassment in the workplace
Businesses and workers lose more than $50 billion each ye...
By Francisco MundacaThe 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 ...
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Technology, Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
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Special Coverage
Judges and Judiciary, Government
Governor Newsom's revised budget cuts $97M from trial courts
By Malcolm Maclachlan
"We understand that the current fiscal climate requires Governor Newsom to accelerate budget cost reduction strategies across ...
Today's News Weekly Quiz
Environmental & Energy
CEQA streamlining works, lawyers say. But can California's courts keep up?
By Skyler Romero
As the number of projects subject to expedited judicial review increases it could create a "traffic jam" in the courts, one attorney says.
Constitutional Law
Political tweets had 'nothing to do' with Disney's free speech, lawyers argue
By Devon Belcher
"Nothing in the complaint suggests that Carano is seeking to modify defendants' speech or the message defendants desire to express in their movies," actress ...
$10M settlement proposed after investigation into cell company marketing practices
By Wisdom Howell
According to three complaints and a proposed settlement order filed in San Francisco Superior Court, Bonta's office accused three major telecommunications co...
Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation
Federal judge dismisses trademark lawsuit brought by Blue Bottle Coffee
By Sunidhi Sridhar
The lawsuit alleged that Southern Technologies' gear and accessories misled consumers into believing its products were endorsed or sponsored by Blue Bottle.
U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, California Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Macy's employee can continue PAGA claim, 9th Circuit rules
By Craig Anderson
The court ruled that the Federal Arbitration Act does not bar nonrepresentative claims under the Private Attorney Generals Act from going forward in court.
Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation
$14M verdict against UCLA is personal for attorney and his doctor
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Dr. Lauren C. Pinter-Brown's first verdict against the UC Regents was reversed by the 2nd District Court of Appeal after the trial judge allowed evidence not...
Labor/Employment
Judge rules in favor of Dave & Busters in wages case
By Skyler Romero
The defense had argued that the plaintiff had been included in a previous settlement.
Labor/Employment, Civil Litigation
16K potential class members claimed missing from Robert Half lawsuit
By Wisdom Howell
The lawsuit, originally filed in 2015, accuses the staffing agency of systemically failing to pay more than 212,000 employees for time spent attending fruitl...
Labor/Employment
Alliant files suit against Lockton in non-compete dispute
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The lawsuit forms part of a broader dispute over the extent to which the clauses can apply in California.
U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal, Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit strikes down felon's firearm conviction
By Craig Anderson
The ruling could wipe out hundreds of firearms-related convictions.
Columns
Entertainment & Sports
Why the NCAA’s greatest rival is the US government
By Frank N. Darras
The NCAA is at risk of losing its power and relevance, unless it can reform its rules and governance, and address the emerging...
Family
'You have been sued' - and other unwitting insults of the procedural divorce
By Jennifer Winestone , Jeffery S. Jacobson
SB 1427 passed on the consent calendar in the California State Senate on May 9, 2024, and has been referred to the State Assem...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated its harassment guidelines for the first time in 25 years. The n...
Verdicts & Settlements
| School Incident | Jane Doe 4 v. Pomona Unifie... | $35,000,000 |
| Telephone Consumer Protection Act | Daniel Berman, Stephanie He... | $9,750,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Serg Ramirez, an individual... | $4,750,000 |
| Securities Exchange Act | Mohammed Usman Ali, individ... | $2,400,000 |
| Breach of Implied Contract | Kamal Bitmouni, on behalf o... | $2,000,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | Adrian Hernandez v. Bradley... | $1,999,999 |
| Wage and Hour | Angel Garcia, individually,... | $1,750,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Cristian Cholico, individua... | $1,250,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Ingrid Hansen-Schoolderman,... | $1,240,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | Frances Gutierrez v. State ... | $1,100,000 |
On the Move
Youngman Reitshtein, PLC (YR)
Diane Lieu as Of Counsel in Youngman Reitshtein, PLC (Los Angeles)
Lieu specializes in family law and has worked in the U.S. and Korea, including at a major corporation.
Jinna Kang as Partner in Youngman Reitshtein, PLC (Los Angeles)
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Community News
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Attorney Profiles
Robert W. Wood
Robert W. Wood provides tax advice and handles tax controversies nationwide. He also serves as an expert witness on tax issues in civil cases. He is best known for advising plaintiffs, de...
Special Reports
The Resolution Issue 2024
Our annual issue devoted to the work of dispute resolution professionals in California.
Daily Appellate Report
Real Property, Taxation
Equinix LLC et al. v. County of Los Angeles
Despite being the property's original owner, because property lessor's lease term was less than 35 years, it triggered change in ownership and subsequent property tax reassessment.
Arbitration, Employment Law
Diaz v. Macys West Stores Inc.
District court erred by compelling arbitration of non-individual Private Attorneys General Act claims.
Anti-SLAPP
Bui v. Ky
Plaintiff, wife of a local politician, was not a limited-purpose public figure who needed to show defendants acted with malice in their anti-SLAPP motion.
Constitutional Law
Culley v. Marshall
Separate preliminary hearings were constitutionally unwarranted when case law established that car owners' due process rights were protected by timely civil forfeiture hearings.
Copyright, Civil Procedure
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy
Copyright plaintiffs may recover damages for acts that allegedly occurred more than three years before the filing of the lawsuit if the claims are timely filed.