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Do lawyers need to send IRS Forms 1099 to their own clients? Here's why not
Issuing a Form 1099 to a client can result in the client...
By Robert W. WoodThe campaign season's copyright showdown
Politicians are increasingly using popular songs in their...
By Sami Kazi, Rami S. YanniObjections to questions asked during trials
This article by Elia V. Pirozzi discusses various objecti...
By Elia V. PirozziToday's News
Class Action
US judge questions VA's integrity on veteran homeless shelters
By Devon Belcher
The government argued the VA would be irreparably harmed because it would have to cut back on helping veterans in other areas to comply with the order.
Class Action
Brentwood School moves to enter VA land-use case to protect interests
By Devon Belcher
A judge vacated leases the government signed with the private school, UCLA and others and has ordered rapid production of shelters for homeless veterans on t...
Civil Litigation
LA Courts to try fixed schedules for some cases
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
From Nov. 12, unlimited civil personal injury motor vehicle cases filed at several Los Angeles County courthouses will be handled under a new case management...
Civil Litigation
Baker & McKenzie $500K fee dispute moved to SF
By Wisdom Howell
Both Baker & McKenzie and their former client, SBM, claim that their retainer agreement pertaining to the defense of two PAGA cases was breached.
Civil Litigation
Jury: LAUSD negligent in child's playground brain injury
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
However, the jury did not rule that the condition of the playground caused the injuries. The plaintiff's attorneys have now turned their attention to damages.
Judges and Judiciary
Panel reverses attorney's sanction, bar referral for client's behavior
By Laurinda Keys
The Court of Appeal reversed Orange County Judge Kimberley A. Knill, who had sanctioned William L. Buus the maximum $1,500, referring him to the State Bar be...
Columns
You cannot pass! The court's role as a gatekeeper
By Scott M. Gordon
The gatekeeper role, found across mythologies worldwide, is akin to the task trial courts face when screening expert testimo...
Attorneys have much to be thankful for
By Shari L. Klevens , Alanna G. Clair
There are many reasons attorneys can be grateful during the holiday season, including improvements in legal malpractice manage...
Consumer Law
State Supreme Court ruling and new bill cut into consumer lemon law protections
By Joseph A. Kaufman
Approximately 3.5 million used cars sold in California in 2024 will no longer be eligible for the refund-or-replace remedy, si...
Verdicts & Settlements
Sexual Abuse | John Doe v. County of San B... | $33,000,000 |
Premises Liability | Emanuel Garcia v. Newport-M... | $31,000,000 |
Pedro Carachure v. AG Tile;... | $7,000,000 | |
Premises Liability | Carol Baron v. J&A Seven Wo... | $5,280,000 |
Unfair Competition | The People of the State of ... | $4,500,000 |
Milton Quinones, an individ... | $4,200,000 | |
Premises Liability | Francesca Sciortino v. Ribh... | $3,666,839 |
42 U.S.C. Section 1983 | NAACP of San Jose/Silicon V... | $2,900,000 |
42 U.S.C. Section 1983 | Jesse Dunivin v. County of ... | $2,500,000 |
Race Discrimination | Nada Shaath v. Los Angeles ... | $2,075,000 |
On the Move
Quarles & Brady LLP
Aaron Buckley as National Vice Chair, Labor & Employment Practice Group
Featured Content
Eight key factors that make early mediation a valuable tool in civil cases
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
Community News
Community News
New LA DA pledges to end 'pro-criminal extreme policies'
By Skyler Romero
Los Angeles County District Attorney-elect Nathan Hochman plans to take a "hard middle" approach to prosecuting cases, he told...
Attorney Profiles
Daily Appellate Report
Civil Procedure, Contracts
Robles v. City of Ontario
Plaintiffs had right to seek additional attorney fees incurred while seeking enforcement of stipulated judgment because the plain language of their agreement so provided.
Government
Petree v. Public Employees' Retirement System
After City contracted with County for policing services, former officers were not entitled to County pension increase for years as City officers.
Arbitration
Ortiz v. Elmcrest Care Center, LLC
An interim arbitration award was not final because the arbitrator expressly reserved the right to make a final determination.
Family Law
Marriage of Diamond
Spouse seeking to set aside judgment due to mental deficit failed to provide evidence of mental incapacity.
Torts
Maksimow v. City of South Lake Tahoe
The City of South Lake Tahoe did not have notice of the dangerous icy condition of a parking lot and therefore could not be found liable for plaintiff's injuries.