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ADR Profile

Bench Wisdom

John G. Evans
Judicate West

2025-07-09

MCLE

Dupe culture on trial: Lululemon, Costco, and the future of trademark law

Jul. 9, 2025

In an era where TikTok hauls and hashtag trends blur the ...

By Pejman Javaheri

What AI learns from us, and why that could be a legal problem

Jul. 7, 2025

AI is reshaping legal practice--but when left unchecked, ...

By James Mixon

Calling names (in briefing)

Jul. 1, 2025

If Herman Melville didn't need to write "Call me Ishmael ...

By Benjamin G. Shatz


Today's News

Journalists and detained foreigners sue ICE, alleging unconstitutional tactics in Los Angeles raids. California's amicus brief supports a restraining order, ...


U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, Government


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...


A lawsuit filed Wednesday claims a fire from New Year's Eve was allowed to smolder and reignite as the deadly Palisades Fire that began January 7.


Obituaries


Gerald L. Salzman, 1939 - 2025

Jul. 9, 2025
By David Houston

A disciplined accountant and devoted steward of the company's finances, Salzman oversaw its growth from a single newspaper to a diversified enterprise that i...


Insurance, Health Care & Hospital Law


California Hospital Association's lawsuit against Anthem Blue Cross for delayed post-acute care was dismissed without prejudice. The association plans to app...


Civil Litigation


A Los Angeles judge has ordered Hooper Lundy & Bookman, P.C. to turn over the complete client file to Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic, finding no basis for...


Columns

Torts/Personal Injury, Labor/Employment, Civil Rights

A recent California appellate court decision underscores that employers must take prompt, meaningful action in response to har...


Business Law

Texas stakes its claim as new home for business courts

Jul. 10, 2025
By Paul A. Reynolds

With companies increasingly eyeing Nevada and Texas over Delaware, Texas's new Business Court offers a timely, if still untest...


Military Law

Amid growing evidence and vocal support from veterans, bipartisan lawmakers are pushing to advance research and access to psyc...



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

Jul. 3, 2025


Monique Matosian-Bharucha was promoted to partner of Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith, LLP in San Diego. The promotion is effective Jul. 1, 2025.

Matosian-Bharucha's practice focuses on estate planning, trust administration and probate matters. She works closely with individuals and families to guide them through planning as well as the complexities that arise after the loss or incapacity of a loved one. With a reputation for compassion and clarity, she is known for building strong client relationships through communication, trust and thoughtful problem-solving.


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/

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Daily Appellate Report

Employment Law

Lampkin v. County of Los Angeles

Whistleblower's action was not "successful" for purposes of attorneys' fees because the jury--notwithstanding its finding of retaliation--awarded no relief after the employer established ...


Employment Law

CRST Expedited, Inc. v. Superior Court (Sanchez)

"Headless" PAGA actions for pre-2024 cases, those brought by an aggrieved employee seeking to recover civil penalties for Labor Code violations suffered only by other employees, are permi...


Criminal Law and Procedure

Gray v. Superior Court (People)

Proximity to home where child engaged in independent study program associated with a public charter school did not trigger the placement restrictions for sexually violent predators eligib...


Utilities, Tax

Pacific Bell Telephone Co. v. County of Napa

Following the reasoning and ruling of other appellate districts, the First District ruled that utilities may be taxed at a different rate than nonutility properties.