Rebuilding LA:
The Daily Journal’s fire coverage portal
Judicial Profile
Wildfires have added to complications in Judge Deborah Brazil's wheelchair court
MCLE
Simultaneous § 998 offers: Divergent bright line rules
Code of Civil Procedure § 998 offers aim to encourage set...
By Gary A. WattIf 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. KlevensThe Great London Fire Court: Relevant 17th-century procedures for COVID disputes?
Podcast host Howard Miller talks with Professor Jay Tidma...
By Howard B. Miller
Special 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
LA Fires, Civil Litigation
Visuals of fire are bedrock of lawsuits, attorneys say
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Attorneys expect photos and video of Eaton Canyon fire to be strong evidence in their claims that Southern California Edison is to blame. No investigation ha...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Tech industry appeals California social media restrictions for minors
By Craig Anderson
A technology trade group has urged the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to halt parts of a California law restricting social media notifications and persona...
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has filed a high-stakes lawsuit against 17 former Silicon Valley Bank executives and directors, claiming their reck...
LA Fires, Civil Litigation
1st wrongful death suits filed against Edison for Eaton Fire
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The lawsuits claim negligence - wrongful death and survival action; and violation of Public Utilities Code Sec. 2106. Both say the utility's corporate cultu...
Immigration
California braces for legal showdown as Trump targets sanctuary laws
By Devon Belcher
As President Trump begins his second term with vows of mass deportations, California attorneys and officials are preparing for heightened legal clashes over ...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Attorneys reach clients, offer help, aim to avoid no-solicitation rules
By Skyler Romero
Attorneys offer practical help to fire victims, say it is not meant to attract clients.
Columns
Military Law
Navy's historic exoneration of Port Chicago Sailors marks new chapter in civil rights history
By Jonathan U. Lee , Gabriel Milanfar
In a historic decision on the 80th anniversary of the Port Chicago explosion, the U.S. Navy exonerated 256 African American sa...
Why I think Huntington Beach's Voter ID law will be upheld
By James V. Lacy
Despite efforts by Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber to overturn Huntington Beach's voter identi...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mastering mediation: Achieving flow for effective negotiation success
By Tamara Lange
Skilled negotiators achieve better outcomes and greater satisfaction in mediation by entering a "flow state," where intense fo...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Truck v. Pedestrian | Gurpreet Kaur and Veer Sing... | $58,286,093 |
| Breach of Contract | Francine Shulman; Iron Ange... | $43,000,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Dev Anand Oman, Todd Eichma... | $15,900,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Crown Energy Services Wage ... | $14,000,000 |
| Auto v. Motorcycle | Shahnawaz Mohammad Soroya v... | $5,988,857 |
| Auto v. Auto | Christopher Soliece v. Drag... | $3,500,000 |
| Whistleblower Retaliation | Jessica Lee v. Michael Wilk... | $1,550,000 |
| Negligent Supervision | Jane Doe 7074 v. Oakland Un... | $1,100,000 |
| Elder Abuse | Jane Doe v. Roe Skilled Nur... | $1,000,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Genesis Gonzalez and Gerry ... | $1,000,000 |
On the Move
Gray, Duffy, Eisenbaum & Lee, LLP
Kathryn Camerlengo was promoted to partner of Gray, Duffy, Eisenbaum & Lee, LLP in Redwood City. The promotion is effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Details
Gray, Duffy, Eisenbaum & Lee, LLP has 14 attorneys in 2 offices including Woodland Hills, Redwood City. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are insurance defense, business litigation, employment, personal injury, construction defect. The firm’s website is https://grayduffylaw.com
Featured Content
Eight key factors that make early mediation a valuable tool in civil cases
JAMS neutral reflects on her career, what inspires her and what brought her back to JAMS after 20 years on the bench
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Community News
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
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...
Estate Planning and Probate Directory
A comprehensive directory of estate planning and probate attorneys throughout California.
Daily Appellate Report
Environmental Law, Administrative Agencies
Montana Wildlife Federation v. Haaland
Change in Bureau of Land Management policy that was plainly inconsistent with its affirmative duties under existing land use management plan without any rational justification violated th...
Family Law
Mamer v. Weingarten
Family Code Section 7637 authorized a court to direct a parent to pay in vitro fertilization costs as part of "reasonable expenses of the mother's pregnancy" in its discretion.
Constitutional Law
TikTok Inc. v. Garland
The TikTok ban is content-neutral, subject to intermediate scrutiny, and does not violate the First Amendment.
Water Rights
Town of Apple Valley v. Apple Valley Ranchose Water
Trial court erred in applying the wrong burden of proof and standard of review in deciding public utility could acquire private water utility system within its boundaries through eminent ...