Judicial Profile
Judge Olga Giller helps defendants succeed but enforces a standard
MCLE
Reviewing C.C.P 231.7's prohibition on peremptory challenges based on cognizable group
Recent cases show conflicting interpretations about wheth...
By Anthony J. FerrentinoAddressing social media's influence on jurors
Jurors, being part of the social media universe, are susc...
By Jeffrey KravitzCentral district implements new self-disclosure and whistleblowing incentives
The Central District of California has joined other U.S. ...
By Brian R. Michael, Christina Randall
Special Coverage
Government
OC Supervisor Do agrees to guilty plea in federal bribery case, U.S. Attorney says
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
As part of the plea agreement, Do must forfeit assets connected to the scheme, including his daughter's Tustin property, and p...
Today's News
Civil Litigation
Punitive damages struck from suit against Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Allegations leveled against former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, accused of running over a 47-year-old man, do not rise to the "level of ...
Insurance
Specialized insurance helps dioceses deal with abuse claims
By Malcolm Maclachlan
One of the best-known insurance pools, the National Catholic Risk Retention Group, is proactively working to prevent future sexual abuse claims.
State Bar & Bar Associations
Experimental test-takers can earn points for bar exam, state high court says
By Laurinda Keys
Would-be attorneys can take an experimental test next month and possibly earn points that would help them pass the State Bar exam, California Supreme Court j...
Technology
Attorneys seek access to plaintiffs' devices in social media MDL
By Wisdom Howell
Defense attorneys argue that forensic imaging of the non-bellwether plaintiffs' devices needs to be conducted after seven of the 12 bellwether plaintiffs in ...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
SF firm sues Visa in NY, claims price-fixing in debit card market
By Craig Anderson
The complaint, filed Monday night in the Southern District of New York, follows a similar civil antitrust lawsuit against Visa by the U.S. Department of Just...
Health Care & Hospital Law, Civil Litigation
More women file suit against former Cedars Sinai doctor
By Skyler Romero
A new complaint claims that Cedars Sinai covered up reports of misconduct by gynecologist Dr. Barry J. Brock over four decades.
Columns
Letters
In defense of LACBA's Professional Responsibility and Ethics Committee
By Steven S. Fleischman
Criticism about the lack of criminal law opinions is misplaced, as PREC's ethics opinions are based on the California Rules of...
The court's ruling aims to significantly reduce veteran homelessness and improve access to medical care, though implementation...
Constitutional Law
The constitutionality of age verification for pornographic websites is debatable
By Krista L. Baughman
The Supreme Court is set to review a case challenging a Texas law that requires commercial pornographic websites to verify the...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Malpractice | Quinley Bright by and throu... | $26,294,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | Ventura Hernandez v. Maria ... | $19,539,919 |
| Patent Infringement | Terry Gross, individually a... | $5,400,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Chloe Gomez, Brandy Trujill... | $2,400,000 |
| Patent Infringement | Delta T LLC dba v. MacroAir... | $1,851,222 |
| Trademark Infringement | ConsumerDirect Inc. v. Pent... | $1,300,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Gerardo Toledo, individuall... | $1,000,000 |
| Malpractice | John Doe v. Roe Rehabilitat... | $921,271 |
| Breach of Contract | Coronis Health RCM LLC; Pra... | $858,250 |
| Wage and Hour | Jessica Bronsal, individual... | $750,000 |
On the Move
Melmed Law Group
Emily G. Horrigan as Associate in San Diego from Centurion Trial Attorneys.
Featured Content
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
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Community News
From left: Kate Corrigan of Corrigan Welbourn Stokke APLC, Presiding Justice Kathleen E. O'Leary of the 4th District Court of Appeal, and Keller.
From left: Chase Scolnick of Keller/Anderle and the incoming president of the Federal Bar Association and Judge James Selna of the Central District of California.
The organization honored litigator Jennifer Keller of Keller/Anderle LLP with its Judge Alicemarie H. Stotler Award.
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
Intellectual Property
Lerner & Rowe PC v. Brown Engstrand & Shely LLC
Because plaintiff's failed to support that defendant's use of plaintiff's registered name as a Google Ads keyword caused more than de minimis confusion, trademark infringement claim faile...
Criminal Law and Procedure
U.S. v. Le
Defendant was not entitled to a reduced sentence under U.S. Sentencing Guideline Section 2X1.1(b)(2), because the robbery conspiracy's failure was due to circumstances beyond the conspira...
Real Property
A.D. Improvements v. Dept. of Transportation
The Streets and Highways Code requiring Caltrans to sell an excess property to its lessor necessitated only that the property be commercial at the time it was deemed excess.
Insurance
People ex rel. Elliott v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan
Trial court inappropriately exercised judicial discretion over a claim against an insurance provider with a clear statutory violation.
Constitutional Law, Attorneys
Kohn v. State Bar of California
Courts must analyze on a claim-by-claim basis whether Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act validly abrogates state sovereign immunity as to the specific conduct at issue.