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Judicial Profile
Commissioner Michelle Lim balances firmness with empathy in her unlawful detainer court
MCLE
What AI learns from us, and why that could be a legal problem
AI is reshaping legal practice--but when left unchecked, ...
By James MixonCalling names (in briefing)
If Herman Melville didn't need to write "Call me Ishmael ...
By Benjamin G. ShatzCalifornia employment law update: Ghost job ban, 'No Robo Bosses' AI bill, and Know Your Rights Act
As California's 2025 legislative session nears its close,...
By Rebecca L. Stuart
Today's News
Insurance, Health Care & Hospital Law
Hospital group's suit against Anthem dismissed, appeal planned
By Skyler Romero
California Hospital Association's lawsuit against Anthem Blue Cross for delayed post-acute care was dismissed without prejudice. The association plans to app...
Judges and Judiciary
Judge solicited Marsden motion to remove public defender
By Laurinda Keys
A retired Solano County judge was admonished for soliciting a Marsden motion, disparaging a public defender in court, and interfering with the attorney-clien...
U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, Government
Supreme Court lifts injunction, allows Trump workforce cuts to proceed
By Craig Anderson
The court's 8-1 decision clears the way for Trump administration agencies to pursue large-scale layoffs, overturning a San Francisco judge's injunction requi...
Civil Rights
Transgender athletes ban sparks constitutional showdown between California and Washington
By John Roemer
The U.S. Department of Justice gave California until Monday to comply with a ban on transgender athletes on sports teams that align with their gender identit...
Immigration
ICE raids challenged for alleged unconstitutional tactics in LA
By Devon Belcher
Journalists and detained foreigners sue ICE, alleging unconstitutional tactics in Los Angeles raids. California's amicus brief supports a restraining order, ...
Civil Rights
ACLU Southern California names new executive director
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Chandra S. Bhatnagar, a veteran civil rights advocate and former senior staff attorney with the national ACLU, will lead the Southern California affiliate as...
Columns
Environmental & Energy
California cannot sacrifice public safety in pursuit of renewable energy
By Knut S. Johnson
California's push for renewable energy is vital, but without strict oversight and meaningful safety standards for massive batt...
AI excels at document review, summarization, and pattern recognition in legal work, but successful implementation requires und...
Torts/Personal Injury, Technology, Health Care & Hospital Law
Artificial intelligence, real liability: The new frontier of medical malpractice
By Anne Schneider
As AI edges toward becoming standard of care, providers may soon face liability for not using it -- raising ethical concerns a...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Strict Liability | United States of America v.... | $82,500,000 |
| Auto v. Motorcycle | Kwayde Miller v. County of ... | $13,140,000 |
| Assault and Battery | Emmett Brock v. County of L... | $3,000,000 |
| Coinbase Inc. v. City and C... | $1,600,000 | |
| Breach of Trust | In the Matter of: The Nobor... | $650,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Jaymie Salinas, an individu... | $545,000 |
| Dangerous Condition of Public Property | Jeffrey S. Dolphin v. Count... | $500,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Kristinn Bour, individually... | $447,500 |
| Premises Liability | Leonard Singer v. 12501 Cha... | $425,000 |
| Undue Influence | In the Matter of: Marilyn C... | $326,959 |
On the Move
Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith, LLP
Monique Matosian-Bharucha was promoted to partner of Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith, LLP in San Diego. The promotion is effective Jul. 1, 2025.
Details
Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith, LLP has 39 attorneys in 1. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Employment Law; Business and Corporate Law; Real Estate; Trust and Estate Planning; Construction Law. The firm’s website is https://swsslaw.com/
Featured Content
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Community News
Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court and "Lifetime Legal Award" honoree Brian J. Panish of Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP
Schonbuch Hallissy LLP’s Michael N. Schonbuch and Lilah N. Cook
Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court, Rahul Ravipudi of Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP, Nicholas C. Rowley of Trial Lawyers for Justice, Consumer Watchdog Executive Director Carmen Balber, “Lifetime Legal Award” honoree Brian J. Panish and “Consumer Watchdog Hall of Fame” honoree Michael Finney
Joanna Carillo, Michael S. Carrillo of The Carrillo Law Firm, and Daniel S. Desantis of Wilshire Law Firm
Consumer Watchdog founder Harvey J. Rosenfield and “Consumer Watchdog Hall of Fame” honoree Michael Finney
Caleb Rabinowitz, chief of staff for Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan, D-Los Angeles; Christina V. Tusan of Tusan Law, Consumer Watchdog Executive Director Carmen Balber and Jay R. Halfon of Halfon & Boehm PC
Robert C. Ryan of San Diego and Consumer Watchdog board member Tammy Smick
U.S. District Judge Michelle Williams Court, Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court, Pablo Williams Court and operations associate Riley McKay of The Irvine Company LLC
Michelle Lafond, marketing director of Lafond Vineyards, Brian K. O'Connor of Los Olivos, Dr. Sebastian Cano-Besquetand and Rachelle Cano, founder and CEO of MedIQElite
Daily Appellate Report
Criminal Law and Procedure
Modification: People v. Miller
Defendant charged with felony-murder following the passage of Senate Bill 1437 was not eligible for relief under Penal Code section 1172.6.
Immunity, Employment Discrimination
Allos v. Poway Unified School Dist.
School district was immunized from liability for employee's claims stemming from its decision to require employees to return to in-office work after COVID-19 stay-at-home order was lifted.
Trust and Estates
Estate of Boyajian
Because holographic will was not physically altered, it was not canceled nor replaced by a standalone document that still failed to meet testamentary requirements.
Criminal Law and Procedure, Immigration
U.S. v. Liberato
Because government failed to meet its burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt that individual stopped at border was ever free from official restraint before apprehension, criminal con...
Habeas Corpus
Hampton v. Shinn
Prosecution's failure to disclose jailhouse informant's unfavorable presentence investigation report did not constitute grounds for habeas relief.