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Trial titans at Panish Shea Ravipudi reflect on 20 years of fighting for the underdog
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MCLE
How to advertise your services without running afoul of the ethics rules?
To ethically reach out to potential clients during a disa...
By Christine C. RosskopfCf. 9th Cir.: How the Ninth Circuit stands out
The Ninth Circuit stands out among the federal courts of...
By Benjamin G. ShatzIncome tax considerations in estate planning: Part 2
Estate planning involves strategic decisions about asset ...
By Alex Z. Brown, Robert W. WoodToday's News
LA Fires, Civil Litigation
Lawsuit demands FAIR Plan produce all records from wildfire claims
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Edelson PC and Kerley Schaffer LLP sue California FAIR Plan, alleging it withholds wildfire claim records, violating California Insurance Code Section 2071, ...
Ryan Garcia seeks dismissal of Fanmio's fraud lawsuit, arguing the pay-per-view platform ignored Golden Boy's non-consent for a canceled Tokyo fight, negatin...
Civil Litigation
Lawsuit claims homeless tenants forced arts school closure
By Skyler Romero
A Los Angeles arts school sued L.A. Grand Hotel owners, alleging homeless tenants' drug use and exposure created unsafe conditions, forcing the school to shu...
Government
Newsom ties funds to homeless camp cleanup, legality challenged
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to use state budget and bond funds to reward or punish local governments based on their efforts to clear homeless encampments, potent...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Erika Doherty becomes bar's interim executive director July 8
By Devon Belcher
Doherty, who began working for the bar in 2013, previously served as the program director in the Office of Professional Competence.
Civil Litigation
Single firm files 200 complaints in gynecologist case, more to come
By Skyler Romero
Over 200 women sue Cedars-Sinai gynecologist Barry Brock for alleged sexual abuse, claiming hospital cover-up, with more lawsuits expected, as plaintiffs det...
Columns
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Set for the future: Consider a succession plan for long-term success
By Shari L. Klevens, Alanna G. Clair
Many lawyers delay retirement, but thoughtful succession planning ensures continuity, protects clients, and preserves a firm's...
A little-noticed Executive Order aims to gut civil rights law by ending "disparate impact" liability--the key tool for proving...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation reigns, but the litigation beast lives on
By Greg Derin
Fifty years after Harvard Law Professor Frank Sander's multi-door vision, meaningful early dispute resolution still faces cult...
Verdicts & Settlements
False Claims Act | People of the State of Cali... | $236,500,000 |
Copyright Infringement | MGA Entertainment Inc. v. C... | $71,489,012 |
Water Contamination | The People of the State of ... | $35,000,000 |
Auto v. Pedestrian | Francisco Muhlbach v. Luz A... | $13,698,662 |
Premises Liability | Estate of Jenelle Foster v.... | $8,525,390 |
Sexual Harassment | Sarah Freeman v. Bitchin' I... | $4,000,000 |
Premises Liability | Buffi Maughan, Robert Maugh... | $2,950,000 |
Auto v. Auto | Raquel Enrriquetta Herrera ... | $1,400,000 |
Excessive Force | A.H., a minor, individually... | $975,000 |
FEHA | Brian Gate v. Auto-Chlor Sy... | $700,000 |
On the Move
First Amendment Coalition
Aaron Field joined First Amendment Coalition as an associate in First Amendment Coalition. The move was May 5, 2025.
Details
First Amendment Coalition has four attorneys in four offices. Among the law firm's key practice areas are First Amendment, public records and press rights. The firm’s website is firstamendmentcoalition.org
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534 Fourth St , San Rafael CA 94901 USA
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(916) 897-2792
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Community News
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Podcasts
Insurance
In January, communities in Los Angeles were devastated by wildfires, permanently displacing thousands and destroying property ...
Daily Appellate Report
Arbitration
Hofer v. Boladian
Plaintiff/cross-defendant's conduct constituted waiver of the right to pursue arbitration, where he sought injunctive relief and a jury trial; opposed a demurrer; and propounded over 700 ...
Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Procedure
U.S. v. Duarte
Under Bruen, restricting non-violent felons from possessing firearms does not violate the Second Amendment.
Torts
Modification: Doe 3 v. Superior Court (John Roe DZ 20)
Code of Civil Procedure Section 340.1.3's revival provision did not revive claim against employer based on an employee's conduct because an action against the employee had already been li...
Criminal Law and Procedure
U.S. v. Plancarte
Government did not breach plea agreement by submitting supplemental memorandum opining about defendant's "worrying" conduct and past arrest history.