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Judicial Profile
Judge Craig Arthur has made it his mission to champion change in juvenile justice
MCLE
Whose dollar, whose dream? Navigating third-party payor ethics
When representing a client while accepting payment from a...
By Andrew Browning, Farah KhaledSimultaneous § 998 offers: Divergent bright line rules
Code of Civil Procedure § 998 offers aim to encourage set...
By Gary A. WattIf it's not in writing, did it happen?
Can you put that in writing? Reduce the risk of malpracti...
By Alanna G. Clair, Shari L. Klevens
Special Coverage
Criminal
Girardi attorney signals Indonesian crash money charges may be dropped
By Devon Belcher
The charges against Girardi relate to settlement money for relatives of people killed in an Indonesian plane crash.
Today's News
Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit appears out of favor for Trump resistance lawsuits
By Craig Anderson
Opponents of President Donald Trump's executive orders have launched a wave of lawsuits since his inauguration, but shifts in judicial landscapes are influen...
Civil Litigation
Judge asked to deny AT&T's 'untimely' defense in $24M SIM swap case
By Devon Belcher
Investor Michael Terpin fights AT&T's dismissal bid in $24M SIM swap fraud case, arguing the company's new defense on employee status is untimely and irr...
Judges and Judiciary
Help is limited for judges impacted by wildfires
By Malcolm Maclachlan
As wildfires destroy homes across Los Angeles, at least 13 state court judicial officers and numerous court staff are left grappling with the aftermath. Stri...
LA Fires, Civil Litigation
1st wrongful death suits filed against Edison for Eaton Fire
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The lawsuits claim negligence - wrongful death and survival action; and violation of Public Utilities Code Sec. 2106. Both say the utility's corporate cultu...
Data Privacy
InMarket Media seeks dismissal of 'spyware in apps' claims
By Wisdom Howell
InMarket Media's attorneys seek dismissal of a putative class action claiming the company uses spyware in apps to collect and sell location data. InMarket de...
Legal Education
Former congresswoman Katie Porter joins UC Irvine's law faculty
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter is returning to UC Irvine School of Law after three terms in Congress, bringing her expertise in consumer protection and busine...
Columns
Technology
The AI revolution in legal practice: From deposition room to courthouse
By Nicholas I. Myers
AI is transforming legal practice by enhancing real-time depositions, improving case evaluation, and streamlining document rev...
Environmental & Energy, Consumer Protection Law
How plaintiffs are skirting Proposition 65's pre-suit notice with sweet success
By William P. Keith
Recent class action lawsuits targeting chocolate products revive questions about the use of embedded Proposition 65 allegations.
Wills, Estates & Trusts
Top five trusts and estates cases of 2024: Part 1
By Ciarán O’Sullivan
In a year that reshaped California trust and estate law, five pivotal cases from 2024 delivered significant changes with far-r...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Truck v. Pedestrian | Gurpreet Kaur and Veer Sing... | $58,286,093 |
| Breach of Contract | Francine Shulman; Iron Ange... | $43,000,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Dev Anand Oman, Todd Eichma... | $15,900,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Crown Energy Services Wage ... | $14,000,000 |
| Auto v. Motorcycle | Shahnawaz Mohammad Soroya v... | $5,988,857 |
| Auto v. Auto | Christopher Soliece v. Drag... | $3,500,000 |
| Whistleblower Retaliation | Jessica Lee v. Michael Wilk... | $1,550,000 |
| Negligent Supervision | Jane Doe 7074 v. Oakland Un... | $1,100,000 |
| Elder Abuse | Jane Doe v. Roe Skilled Nur... | $1,000,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Genesis Gonzalez and Gerry ... | $1,000,000 |
On the Move
Gray, Duffy, Eisenbaum & Lee, LLP
Kathryn Camerlengo was promoted to partner of Gray, Duffy, Eisenbaum & Lee, LLP in Redwood City. The promotion is effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Details
Gray, Duffy, Eisenbaum & Lee, LLP has 14 attorneys in 2 offices including Woodland Hills, Redwood City. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are insurance defense, business litigation, employment, personal injury, construction defect. The firm’s website is https://grayduffylaw.com
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
OCBA CEO and executive director Dennis Slaughter, OCBA president Mei Tsang of Umberg/Zipser, and Superior Court Judge Michelle E. Bell
OCBA board of director Christy G. Lea of Knobbe Martens and president Mei Tsang of Umberg/Zipser
"Franklin G. West Award" honoree Superior Court Judge (Ret.) Gail A. Andler and OCBA committee member Daniel S. Robinson of Robinson Calcagnie, Inc.
OCBA past presidents Todd G. Friedland of Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC, Nikki P. Miliband of Good Wildman and Joel S. Miliband of Brown Rudnick LLP
OCBA board of directors William C. O'Neill of Ross Wolcott Teinert & Prout LLP and Ryan S. Dean of Umberg/Zipser
Superior Court Judge Olga Giller and Superior Court Judge Randy K. Ladisky
Superior Court Commissioner Randall S. Bethune, Superior Court Judge Benjamin A. Azar and Superior Court Judge Cynthia M. Herrera
Superior Court Judge Cynthia M. Herrera, 4th District Court of Appeals Justice Thomas A. Delaney, and Randi E. Pinckes of Outwater & Pinckes LLP
4th District Court of Appeals Justice Joanne Motoike and Superior Court Judge Brian A. Waite
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...
Estate Planning and Probate Directory
A comprehensive directory of estate planning and probate attorneys throughout California.
Daily Appellate Report
Employment Law, Civil Procedure
Villalva v. Bombardier Mass Transit Corp.
Despite being unsuccessful in their Berman hearings, employees who succeeded with the de novo review of their case in superior court were properly awarded attorney fees.
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Villagrana
Criminal appellant could still be convicted of murder where he pled no contest to voluntary manslaughter and was the only person who admitted using a firearm during the offense.
Anti-SLAPP, Trust and Estates
Callister v. James B. Church & Associates
Failure to advise a client to file a protective claim for a refund was not a protected activity under the anti-SLAPP statute.
Civil Procedure, Evidence
Sheehy v. Chicago Title Insurance Co.
Trial court's order granting motion in limine to preclude attorney's expert testimony was not directly appealable.
Administrative Agencies
Nevin v. Colvin
Where administrative law judge reopened and reversed social security disability applicant's award of benefits, district court had jurisdiction to review case.