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Do lawyers need to send IRS Forms 1099 to their own clients? Here's why not

Nov. 1, 2024

Issuing a Form 1099 to a client can result in the client...

By Robert W. Wood

The campaign season's copyright showdown

Oct. 30, 2024

Politicians are increasingly using popular songs in their...

By Sami Kazi, Rami S. Yanni

Objections to questions asked during trials

Oct. 28, 2024

This article by Elia V. Pirozzi discusses various objecti...

By Elia V. Pirozzi

Today's News

Class Action

The government argued the VA would be irreparably harmed because it would have to cut back on helping veterans in other areas to comply with the order.


A judge vacated leases the government signed with the private school, UCLA and others and has ordered rapid production of shelters for homeless veterans on t...


Civil Litigation

LA Courts to try fixed schedules for some cases

Nov. 8, 2024
By Antoine Abou-Diwan

From Nov. 12, unlimited civil personal injury motor vehicle cases filed at several Los Angeles County courthouses will be handled under a new case management...


Civil Litigation

Both Baker & McKenzie and their former client, SBM, claim that their retainer agreement pertaining to the defense of two PAGA cases was breached.


Civil Litigation

However, the jury did not rule that the condition of the playground caused the injuries. The plaintiff's attorneys have now turned their attention to damages.


Judges and Judiciary

The Court of Appeal reversed Orange County Judge Kimberley A. Knill, who had sanctioned William L. Buus the maximum $1,500, referring him to the State Bar be...


Columns

The gatekeeper role, found across mythologies worldwide, is akin to the task trial courts face when screening expert testimo...


Attorneys have much to be thankful for

Nov. 8, 2024
By Shari L. Klevens , Alanna G. Clair

There are many reasons attorneys can be grateful during the holiday season, including improvements in legal malpractice manage...


Approximately 3.5 million used cars sold in California in 2024 will no longer be eligible for the refund-or-replace remedy, si...



Verdicts & Settlements

Sexual Abuse John Doe v. County of San B... $33,000,000
Premises Liability Emanuel Garcia v. Newport-M... $31,000,000
Pedro Carachure v. AG Tile;... $7,000,000
Premises Liability Carol Baron v. J&A Seven Wo... $5,280,000
Unfair Competition The People of the State of ... $4,500,000
Milton Quinones, an individ... $4,200,000
Premises Liability Francesca Sciortino v. Ribh... $3,666,839
42 U.S.C. Section 1983 NAACP of San Jose/Silicon V... $2,900,000
42 U.S.C. Section 1983 Jesse Dunivin v. County of ... $2,500,000
Race Discrimination Nada Shaath v. Los Angeles ... $2,075,000

On the Move

Quarles & Brady LLP

Nov. 7, 2024


Aaron Buckley as National Vice Chair, Labor & Employment Practice Group

Buckley, partner in Quarles & Brady's San Diego office, has been named National Vice Chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Practice Group, effective Oct. 1. Buckley has over 25 years of experience representing clients in employment litigation matters and focuses his practice on wage and hour defense.


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Community News

Community News

Los Angeles County District Attorney-elect Nathan Hochman plans to take a "hard middle" approach to prosecuting cases, he told...



Attorney Profiles


Daily Appellate Report

Civil Procedure, Contracts

Robles v. City of Ontario

Plaintiffs had right to seek additional attorney fees incurred while seeking enforcement of stipulated judgment because the plain language of their agreement so provided.


Government

Petree v. Public Employees' Retirement System

After City contracted with County for policing services, former officers were not entitled to County pension increase for years as City officers.


Arbitration

Ortiz v. Elmcrest Care Center, LLC

An interim arbitration award was not final because the arbitrator expressly reserved the right to make a final determination.


Family Law

Marriage of Diamond

Spouse seeking to set aside judgment due to mental deficit failed to provide evidence of mental incapacity.


Torts

Maksimow v. City of South Lake Tahoe

The City of South Lake Tahoe did not have notice of the dangerous icy condition of a parking lot and therefore could not be found liable for plaintiff's injuries.