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
Torts/Personal Injury
LADWP faces lawsuit over Palisades Fire
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The lawsuit centers on allegations that LADWP's maintenance decisions directly compromised firefighting capabilities.
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
Government, Criminal
Wildfires make for a busy final week for US attorney
By Jack Needham
In an interview Monday, U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada reflected on his accomplishments.
State Bar & Bar Associations
Frank Chirino is new president of Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The association has evolved into a force for advancing diversity within the legal profession and supporting aspiring legal professionals through scholarship ...
Immigration, Government, Civil Rights
AG Bonta prepares for legal clashes with Trump Administration, backed by $25M
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Speaking at the Sacramento Press Club, the state attorney general discussed Gov. Gavin Newsom's funding proposal to bolster legal defenses against the incomi...
Civil Litigation
Tenant advocates call for more renter protections following LA fires
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
An eviction moratorium like that enacted during the Covid-19 pandemic is one of the measures being suggested as reports emerge of rental price gouging in the...
Government, Environmental & Energy
Legal experts question Newsom's fire rebuilding fast-track
By Craig Anderson
Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order to streamline rebuilding in fire-damaged areas waives key environmental regulations, but legal experts say its real-world...
Government
Former Huntington Beach officials sue to void $50M settlement
By Skyler Romero
Ex-Mayor Constance Boardman and former Planning Commissioner Mark Bixby want to nullify a controversial settlement between Huntington Beach and Pacific Airsh...
Columns
Section 998: The high-stakes settlement strategy you need to know
By Peter R. Boutin , Christopher A. Stecher
California Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 shifts costs when a settlement offer is rejected. This article answers 20 key q...
The unprecedented invitation for Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend the U.S. presidential inauguration highlights a diplom...
Remedies, Family
Laches, limitations & equity - Oh my!
By Ira M. Friedman , David Friedman
In the recent cases of Shayan and Saraye, California courts addressed the application of laches and statute of ...
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
Family Law
Marriage of Goldman
Laches defense is available in Family Code proceedings not attempting to enforce a support judgment, but prejudice is still a required showing for a successful defense.
Torts
Gee v. National Collegiate Athletic Assocation
The assumption of risk doctrine applied to a plaintiff injured by an inherent risk of the sport (head hits), irrespective of whether the specific injury itself (CTE) was inherent to the s...
Torts
Stokes v. Forty Niners Stadium Management Co.
Negligence claim against defendant football stadium security lacked causation where the incident occurred too quickly for defendant to intervene.
Immigration
Godoy-Aguilar v. Garland
California Penal Code Section 136.1(c)(1) is a categorical match for the generic federal offense of an aggravated felony relating to obstruction of justice.