Judicial Profile
Judge Christopher Lui sets trials up for success through preparation
MCLE
The Great London Fire Court: Relevant 17th-century procedures for COVID disputes?
Podcast host Howard Miller talks with Professor Jay Tidma...
By Howard B. MillerIf 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. KlevensAmbiguity Times Three
Statutes can be ambiguous in three ways--semantic, syntac...
By Michael J. RaphaelSpecial Reports
Spotlight on Criminal Law
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
Environmental & Energy
House bill to target Coastal Commission's power amid SpaceX controversy
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Rep. Kevin Kiley aims to limit the California Coastal Commission's authority through new legislation, citing its overreach in decisions affecting SpaceX laun...
Criminal
2 charged for curfew violations at Palisades wildfire site
By Skyler Romero
Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto announced charges against two men for curfew violations in Pacific Palisades, implemented to prevent looting a...
Constitutional Law
DOJ, Orange County DA reach settlement over custodial informant violations
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
An eight-year federal investigation into constitutional violations in Orange County's custodial informant practices concludes with a settlement between the D...
Intellectual Property
Lawyers oppose Anthropic leader's subpoena in OPENAI case
By Wisdom Howell
An Anthropic co-founder seeks to quash a subpoena in a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming no unique knowledge about the company's practices, though he worked t...
U.S. Supreme Court, Constitutional Law
U.S. Supreme Court debates Texas porn site age-verification law
By Craig Anderson
The case's outcome could have major implications for California statutes that also aim to protect minors and are facing similar constitutional challenges.
Government, Criminal
Disbarred attorney granted compassionate release
By Devon Belcher
Paul O. Paradis, a disbarred attorney involved in the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power litigation scandal, has been granted compassionate release af...
Columns
Civil Procedure
Simultaneous § 998 offers: Divergent bright line rules
By Gary A. Watt
Code of Civil Procedure § 998 offers aim to encourage settlement, but recent appellate rulings on simultaneous offers expose a...
Civil Rights
Stubblefield ruling sets new standard for racial bias in courtroom language
By Sam Jacobs
In People v. Stubblefield, the court applied California's Racial Justice Act to vacate a conviction, finding the pros...
Criminal, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Grounded by likes and how rogue drones set firefighting efforts ablaze
By Eric Hanscom
Aerial firefighting, combining air tankers, helicopters, and tactical aircraft, is a critical yet dangerous endeavor often dis...
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
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
Kevin M. Davis was promoted to partner of Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP in San Diego. The promotion is effective Jan. 15, 2025.
David W. Gouzoules was promoted to partner of Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP in San Diego.
Stephen R. Isbell was promoted to partner of Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP in Irvine.
Jacob K. Poorman was promoted to partner of Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP in San Diego.
Merrick A. Wadsworth was promoted to partner of Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP in San Diego.
Details
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP has 200 attorneys in 7 offices including Orange County, San Diego, Silicon Valley and Del Mar Heights . Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Land Use, Trademarks and Copyrights, Trusts and Estates, Corporate Law, White Collar Criminal Defense. The firm’s website is https://www.procopio.com/
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Community News
San Diego Consumer Attorneys raise record sum for foster children
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The campaign marked CASD's first major fundraising initiative tied to their signature annual event.
Attorney Profiles
Estate Planning and Probate Directory
A comprehensive directory of estate planning and probate attorneys throughout California.
Daily Appellate Report
Administrative Agencies
City and County of San Francisco v. Public Utilities Commission
Public Utility Commission decision to issue permit to Waymo LLC to operate driverless autonomous vehicles for hire was not outside the confines of its authority or an abuse of discretion.
Criminal Law and Procedure
In re Stephenson on Habeas Corpus
Sexually violent predator's continued commitment despite trial court's conditional release order did not violate Sexual Violent Predator Act.
Employment Law
E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera
The preponderance-of-the-evidence standard applies for an employer to demonstrate that an employee is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime pay provisions of the Fair Labor Standards ...
Civil Procedure
Royal Canin U. S. A. v. Wullschleger
A plaintiff's amendment of complaint to remove federal-law claims divests a federal court of jurisdiction.