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 Coverage
A mass tort lawsuit accuses the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power of infrastructure mismanagement that allegedly hampe...
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
Immigration, Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit revives visa fraud case against San Jose company executives
By Craig Anderson
An three-judge appellate panel reinstated visa fraud charges against executives of PerfectVIPs Inc., finding that false statements on H-1B applications can c...
Wills, Estates & Trusts
Frost Brown Todd expands into California with acquisition of Hess-Verdon
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Cincinnati-based Frost Brown Todd LLC has acquired Hess-Verdon & Associates PLC, a boutique Orange County firm specializing in trusts and estates law. Th...
Environmental & Energy
Lawmakers reconsider climate superfund bill as wildfires and insurance crisis deepen
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Modeled on the federal hazardous waste cleanup law, the proposal seeks to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate damages, fund adaptation measures, and s...
Civil Litigation
Some attorneys suing over fires are victims themselves
By Skyler Romero
In the aftermath of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, several attorneys affected by the destruction are spearheading legal efforts to help their n...
Immigration, Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit revives visa fraud case against San Jose executives
By Craig Anderson
An three-judge appellate panel reinstated visa fraud charges against executives of PerfectVIPs Inc., finding that false statements on H-1B applications can c...
Judges and Judiciary
LA County court judges and staff lose homes in wildfires
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles County have left 13 judges and 12 court staff members without homes, while local courthouses face operational disruptions...
Columns
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...
Technology
AI-fueled fraud and the $10 billion crisis banks can't afford to ignore
By Esther E. Cho , David D. Piper
With financial fraud on the rise, consumers and legislators are expecting more from banks.
Insurance
Emergency-specific property insurance rules: Key state laws for wildfire recovery
By James D. White
In the wake of the Southern California wildfires, property owners filing insurance claims should know California laws offer ex...
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
Hueston Hennigan LLP
Yegor Fursevich was promoted to partner of Hueston Hennigan LLP in Los Angeles. The promotion is effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Michael Todisco was promoted to partner of Hueston Hennigan LLP in Los Angeles. The promotion is effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Details
Hueston Hennigan LLP has 90 attorneys in 3 offices including Los Angeles and Newport Beach. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Complex commercial litigation and white collar. The firm’s website is www.hueston.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
Estate Planning and Probate Directory
A comprehensive directory of estate planning and probate attorneys throughout California.
Daily Appellate Report
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Superior Court (White)
Trial court erroneously concluded that jury's special circumstance finding regarding felony-murder had no preclusive effect in Penal Code Section 1172.6 resentencing proceedings.
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Love
Penal Code Section 1170.95 resentencing request was properly rejected when defendant's murder conviction established he acted alone with the requisite malice.
Real Property
Baca v. Kuang
A commercial landlord consented to a month-to-month tenancy by accepting multiple months of rent following the expiration of a notice to terminate tenancy.
Immigration
U.S. v. Patnaik
H1-B visa applicants could be prosecuted for visa fraud regardless of whether the false information provided was in response to legally allowed questions.
Copyright
Tangle, Inc. v. Aritzia, Inc.
Copyright claim (in manipulable kinetic sculptures) alleging creative choices made by defendant were substantially similar to plaintiff's choices was sufficient to survive pleading stage.