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From The Archive


MCLE

The Great London Fire Court: Relevant 17th-century procedures for COVID disputes?

Jan. 10, 2025

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By Howard B. Miller

If it's not in writing, did it happen?

Jan. 10, 2025

Can you put that in writing? Reduce the risk of malpracti...

By Alanna G. Clair, Shari L. Klevens

Ambiguity Times Three

Jan. 9, 2025

Statutes can be ambiguous in three ways--semantic, syntac...

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Special Reports

Spotlight on Criminal Law

Jan. 13, 2025

2025 marks a transformative year for criminal law, with new district attorneys stepping in for Los Angeles and Alameda counties and the passage of Proposition 36. In this special issue, Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman shares his vision for revitalizing the District Attorney's Office, while leading experts explore the broader shifts reshaping the legal landscape.


Today's News

Real Estate/Development, Land Use, Insurance

Much has changed since neighborhoods like Pacific Palisades were developed, land use attorneys warned. Rebuilding will be difficult, or in some cases impossi...


Government, Civil Rights

At least $15 million will be funneled through the State Bar and the California Access to Justice Commission to nonprofits fighting deportations and cases inv...


The blaze in the Altadena area has destroyed thousands of structures and caused widespread devastation.


Attorneys say the approach in AB 226 might represent the best choice among a set of bad options.


Government, Criminal

In an interview Monday, U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada reflected on his accomplishments.


Judges and Judiciary, Government

The courts will receive about $5 billion, roughly the same as in the 2024-25 budget finalized last summer.


Columns

Section 998: The high-stakes settlement strategy you need to know

Jan. 14, 2025
By Peter R. Boutin , Christopher A. Stecher

California Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 shifts costs when a settlement offer is rejected. This article answers 20 key q...


Technology

AI-fueled fraud and the $10 billion crisis banks can't afford to ignore

Jan. 14, 2025
By Esther E. Cho , David D. Piper

With financial fraud on the rise, consumers and legislators are expecting more from banks.


U.S. Supreme Court

A good or a bad omen of things to come?

Jan. 14, 2025
By Erwin Chemerinsky

The Supreme Court's Jan. 9 ruling allowing Trump's sentencing to proceed highlights the Court's adherence to established legal...



Verdicts & Settlements

Unfair Competition Guardant Health v. Natera, ... $293,000,000
Negligence Oliver Armstrong v. Big Dog... $7,878,000
Dangerous Condition of Public Property Camila Lopez Magallanes, a ... $7,083,194
Unfair Competition Heather Boone and Roxanne R... $5,500,000
Wrongful Death Christa Thomas, an individu... $3,975,000
Auto v. Bicycle Carlos Chanchavac Tojin v. ... $2,016,649
Breach of Contract Haley Martinez and Matthew ... $1,400,000
Breach of Fiduciary Duty Veronica S. v. County of Ri... $1,000,000
Breach of Contract McKesson Corporation v. Car... $880,154
Securities Fraud Ashkan Farazmand, derivativ... $775,000

On the Move

Hueston Hennigan LLP

Jan. 10, 2025


Yegor Fursevich was promoted to partner of Hueston Hennigan LLP in Los Angeles. The promotion is effective Jan. 1, 2025.

Fursevich’s practice focuses on high-stakes business disputes, as well as trade secrets and intellectual property litigation. He has represented multinational pharmaceutical companies, global accounting firms, renowned restaurant brands, and commercial industry leaders in a wide array of matters involving insider trading, trade secret misappropriation, business torts, whistleblowing, and violations of fiduciary duties. Most recently, Fursevich was an integral part of the team that secured a complete defense victory after trial for Boeing in a trade secrets, breach of contract, and tortious interference case.


Michael Todisco was promoted to partner of Hueston Hennigan LLP in Los Angeles. The promotion is effective Jan. 1, 2025.

With a practice focused on trial work, Todisco has been recognized for wins in state and federal courts across the nation. While at Hueston Hennigan, Todisco has gone to trial multiple times, spending over 40 weeks in trial. His successes include complete defense verdicts for PwC, Caltech, and the country's largest integrated health care system. Todisco has also helped clients achieve historic trial results. He was a key member on trial teams that won record-setting Lanham Act awards for Monster Energy and that secured the pharmaceutical industry's first major legal victory against nuisance claims on behalf of Endo Pharmaceuticals.


Details

Hueston Hennigan LLP has 90 attorneys in 3 offices including Los Angeles and Newport Beach. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Complex commercial litigation and white collar. The firm’s website is www.hueston.com

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Community News

Community News

The campaign marked CASD's first major fundraising initiative tied to their signature annual event.



Attorney Profiles


Estate Planning and Probate Directory

Nov. 13, 2024

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


Daily Appellate Report

Family Law

Marriage of Goldman

Laches defense is available in Family Code proceedings not attempting to enforce a support judgment, but prejudice is still a required showing for a successful defense.


Torts

Gee v. National Collegiate Athletic Assocation

The assumption of risk doctrine applied to a plaintiff injured by an inherent risk of the sport (head hits), irrespective of whether the specific injury itself (CTE) was inherent to the s...


Torts

Stokes v. Forty Niners Stadium Management Co.

Negligence claim against defendant football stadium security lacked causation where the incident occurred too quickly for defendant to intervene.


Immigration

Godoy-Aguilar v. Garland

California Penal Code Section 136.1(c)(1) is a categorical match for the generic federal offense of an aggravated felony relating to obstruction of justice.