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ADR Profile

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Paul P. Burdick
ADR Services, Inc.

Firm Profile

Generation to Generation

Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery PC
Specializes in Personal Injury

MCLE

California cracks open AI's black box

Dec. 6, 2024

California's AB 2013, effective in 2026, mandates AI comp...

By Alexander F. Koskey, Madison "MJ" McMahan, Matthew G. White

When back pay goes beyond the bottom line

Dec. 5, 2024

In labor arbitration, pre-judgment interest on back pay d...

By Christopher David Ruiz Cameron

Special Coverage

Judges and Judiciary

A 1995 graduate of UCLA School of Law, Valenzuela Dizon was national head of litigation for the Mexican American Legal Defense...



Special Reports

Top Antitrust Lawyers 2024

Dec. 4, 2024

Our list of the best California lawyers specializing in one of the hottest legal practices of 2024


Today's News

Judges and Judiciary

Most of the announcement detailed the judge's misleading of the Commission on Judicial Performance about his retirement plans last year to mitigate disciplin...


California Supreme Court

Family Violence Appellate Project, represented by Covington & Burling LLP and Community Legal Aid SoCal, and Bay Area Legal Aid, filed a lawsuit against ...


Law Office Management, Government, Civil Rights

Dhillon Law Group partner Krista L. Baughman wrote in an email Tuesday that the firm - which has grown to 26 attorneys in five offices across the nation sinc...


The former ambassador to Mexico, Christopher Landau, is attached to the Washington office of Ellis George LLP.


Civil Litigation

Meta claimed it made meaningful concessions to the state plaintiffs, but their delays have left negotiations over search terms unresolved with 25 of the 32 s...


Technology, Constitutional Law

A bill to require warning labels on social media emerges amid a shifting legal and political landscape that is increasingly hostile to such regulations.


Columns

Technology

As the 2025 reporting season approaches, public companies must carefully review SEC rule changes on insider trading, equity gr...


Insurance

Will Newsom's property insurance plan fix insurance or raise premiums?

Dec. 10, 2024
By Shant A. Karnikian , Matt Sahak

California's insurance crisis, driven by wildfire risks and climate change, has led to soaring premiums and dwindling coverage...


Donald Trump's push for recess appointments and unilateral control over federal spending raises serious constitutional concern...



Verdicts & Settlements

Consumer Protection Act Michael Katz-Lacabe and Dr.... $115,000,000
Auto v. Auto Scott Curry v. Kayla Myers ... $10,120,000
Auto v. Auto John Doe v. Roe Streetsweeper $5,000,000
Breach of Contract In re: California North Bay... $4,500,000
Breach of Implied Contract In re: Vivendi Ticketing US... $3,250,000
Malpractice Aileen Munoz v. Southern Ca... $2,800,000
Shawnece Mackey, individual... $2,000,000
Wage and Hour Hannah Moncada, individuall... $650,000
Wage and Hour Isaiah Harris, et al. v. Au... $425,000
Wage and Hour Kristy Vess, as an individu... $360,000

On the Move

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP.

Dec. 10, 2024


Giovanni Saarman González as Partner in San Francisco

Saarman González represents clients in federal and state courts and administrative proceedings before government agencies, including the California Public Utilities Commission. He focuses his practice on representing and advising clients operating in regulated industries and is a key member of the firm's energy practice. His promotion to partner will take effect on Jan. 1.


Anne K. Conley as Partner in Los Angeles

Conley specializes in complex civil litigation and strategic client counseling, with a particular focus on the unique legal challenges confronting the media, entertainment, and technology sectors. She also brings substantial expertise in appellate advocacy and antitrust matters, representing a diverse range of clients. Her promotion to partner will take effect on Jan. 1.


David W. Moreshead as Partner in Los Angeles

Moreshead specializes in labor and employment litigation, as well as providing strategic counsel to clients. His extensive experience includes handling complex class and representative wage-and-hour cases, along with a diverse array of single-plaintiff claims involving wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, and harassment. He has drafted and argued motions, overseen all aspects of discovery, and represented clients before the California Court of Appeal, the California Supreme Court, and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. His promotion to partner will take effect on Jan. 1.


Colin A. Devine as Partner in Los Angeles

Devine's practice centers on complex civil litigation, internal investigations, and white-collar criminal defense. He represents companies in high stakes matters, including multidistrict litigation, mass torts, and class actions across various industries. With expertise spanning every stage of legal disputes -- from investigations and pre-litigation strategy to litigation, trial, and appeal-- Devine delivers comprehensive and effective advocacy. His promotion to partner will take effect on Jan. 1.


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Community News

Scott Edelman of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher was honored at the event in Beverly Hills.



Attorney Profiles


Estate Planning and Probate Directory

Nov. 13, 2024

A comprehensive directory of estate planning and probate attorneys throughout California.


Daily Appellate Report

Criminal Law and Procedure

People v. Muhammad

Defendant was ineligible for felony-murder resentencing when the record of conviction conclusively established he was convicted on the theory that he was the actual perpetrator of attempt...


Criminal Law and Procedure

People v. Billy

Repeat DUI offender was statutorily required to serve at least 180 days in county jail and could not serve that term in a residential facility.


Immigration

Bouarfa v. Mayorkas

Federal courts do not have jurisdiction to review the Secretary of Homeland Security's revocation of a visa petition previously approved but subsequently denied due to evidence of sham ma...


Arbitration, Securities

Hansen v. Musk

Although an arbitrator's decision cannot preclude a Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) claim, a confirmed arbitral award can sometimes preclude re-litigation of the issues underlying a SOX claim.


Qualified Immunity

Napouk v. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept.

A reasonable officer would find that a suspect who held a stick-shaped object and refused to comply with commands to drop his weapon posed an immediate threat.