Judicial Profile
Torrance Judge Douglas W. Stern is strict with attorneys but has a soft side
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The implications of U.S. v. Rahimi for California's Domestic Violence Prevention Act: A first look
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in an 8-1 decision that a f...
By Dean Hansell, Karlie Morales, Bryant Y. YangLegal liability concerns in artificial intelligence: What you need to know
California's AB 1047 seeks to regulate AI, but it could ...
By Timothy SpanglerIt's a small world that can be wrapped with one click
In today's world, the clickwrap agreement is as ubiquitou...
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Entertainment & Sports
Coppola lawsuit accuses Variety of 'false, reckless' reporting
By Skyler Romero
Francis Ford Coppola has sued the publishers of Variety magazine over its reporting of alleged inappropriate behavior on the "Megalopolis" set.
Health Care & Hospital Law
Amid takeover battle, rural health care district urges Newsom to veto SB 1070
By Malcolm Maclachlan
SB 1070 would give the Imperial Valley Healthcare District two more years to seek funding. It is in litigation with the Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Incoming WLALA president wants to put caregivers in the spotlight
By Jack Needham
Incumbent Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles President Noelle Natoli has committed to putting a lifelong passion for diversity, equity and inclusion to...
Government
Federal judge dismisses COVID-era case against California restrictions
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The case dates to 2020, when plaintiffs led by a Nevada City restaurant challenged emergency orders issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Nevada County and other gove...
Environmental & Energy
Challenge to Napa groundwater well limits 'too early
By Sunidhi Sridhar
Winemaker Jason Woodbridge's companies -- Double Vee Properties LLC, Caldera Ranch, LLC, Hundred Acre LLC, and Hundred Acre Wine Group Inc. -- sued the count...
The Parris Academy for Excellence in Law and Leadership will teach Southwestern Law School students communication and business skills typically missing from ...
Columns
Judges and Judiciary
The case for reforming judicial elections in California
By Eugene M. Hyman
The current methods of filling judicial benches through costly elections with low voter turnout or appointment by the govern...
Torts/Personal Injury
Settlements in joint tortfeasor cases: A guide to the good faith standard
By Abe Melamed
California law protects a defendant who settles in "good faith" from claims for partial indemnity by other tortfeasors. This p...
In Hunter v. U.S. Department of Education, LGBTQ+ students sued the Department of Education for alleged discrimination based...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Information Practices Act | The People of the State of... | $6,750,000 |
| Excessive Force | Takar Smith Jr., et al. v. ... | $6,000,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Victor Acosta, individually... | $2,750,000 |
| Premises Liability | Maria Gomez v. Food 4 Less ... | $2,437,388 |
| Wage and Hour | Joy Macopson, individually ... | $2,235,000 |
| Excessive Force | Jeremiah Keilan Jenkins, in... | $875,000 |
| Juan Andres Espinosa Torres... | $750,000 | |
| Negligence | Lynn Gardiner, an individua... | $730,000 |
| Wrongful Termination | Mark Skeels v. City of San ... | $542,500 |
| Misrepresentation | In Re: Ring LLC Privacy Lit... | $500,000 |
On the Move
Cotchett Pitre & McCarthy, LLP
Zachary N Zaharoff as Senior Associate in Burlingame from Latham & Watkins LLP.
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Womble Bond Dickinson, Lewis Roca announce merger
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The move will result in a staff of 1,300 attorneys across 37 offices in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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...
Daily Appellate Report
Constitutional Law, Utilities
City of Gridley v. Superior Court (McMillan)
City's decrease of existing electric utility rates did not violate the California Constitution because it did not impose, extend, or increase any tax or rate.
Municipal Law, Real Property
San Francisco Apartment Assn. v. City and County of San Francisco
San Francisco's ordinance extending 3-day notice to 10 days for landlords pursuing at-fault evictions was completely preempted by state law.
Taxation
Amended Opinion: U.S. v. Page
Statute of limitations for action to recover erroneous tax refund did not begin to run until the check clearance date because that was when the refund was made, not when the taxpayer rece...
Maritime Law
Live Life Bella Vita, LLC v. Cruising Yachts, Inc.
A third party seeking indemnity from a vessel owner in a claim covered by the Limitation of Liability Act is a separate claimant for the purposes of the Act.
Criminal Law and Procedure
U.S. v. Avendano-Soto
*Montoya*'s pronouncement requirement was met where district court ensured defendant reviewed and understood presentencing report which incorporated probation requirements.