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ADR Profile

One size doesn't fit all

Gregory Keosian
ADR Services, Inc.

2025-07-11

MCLE

AI wins in court as book training deemed fair use

Jul. 10, 2025

In a matter of days, two federal courts allowed the use o...

By Edward D. Lanquist, Dominic Rota

Dupe culture on trial: Lululemon, Costco, and the future of trademark law

Jul. 9, 2025

In an era where TikTok hauls and hashtag trends blur the ...

By Pejman Javaheri

What AI learns from us, and why that could be a legal problem

Jul. 7, 2025

AI is reshaping legal practice--but when left unchecked, ...

By James Mixon


Today's News

Immigration, Constitutional Law, Class Action


Less than two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court restricted nationwide injunctions, a New Hampshire judge certified a nationwide class and blocked President ...


Data Privacy


NSO Group seeks sanctions against Meta, WhatsApp for undisclosed witnesses in Pegasus spyware case. Both sides accuse each other of gamesmanship after $168M ...


Government, Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


The case raised questions about whether a public employee in the former chief's situation could justifiably mount a constitutional challenge to an adverse jo...


ICE detainees in overcrowded, "dungeon-like" cells were allegedly denied counsel by agents "ping-ponging" them between facilities, prompting a restraining or...


Civil Litigation


A Los Angeles class action accuses Apple of misrepresenting iPhone 16 AI features, alleging fraud and violation of consumer laws. Similar lawsuits and shareh...


Civil Litigation


Parents of a bicyclist killed by a Greenwaste Recovery truck sue for damages, citing an illegal turn and inadequate driver training. The lawsuit seeks compen...


Columns

Technology, Intellectual Property

AI can learn, but not loot: Pirated data off-limits for LLM training

Jul. 11, 2025
By Meaghan H. Kent, Marcella Ballard

Court holds that Anthropic's training of AI using legally obtained books is fair use, but storage of pirated books is not.


Guide to Legal Writing, Appellate Practice

Better briefs, better advocacy

Jul. 11, 2025
By Melissa Shalit

Practical, behind-the-scenes strategies for writing clear, credible, and persuasive appellate briefs that resonate with judges...


Labor/Employment

California employers are scrambling to balance state requirements with new federal directives that impact everything from im...



Verdicts & Settlements

Clean Air Act California Air Resources Bo... $82,000,000
Auto v. Tractor-Trailer Juanita Cerrato, by and thr... $18,574,222
Dangerous Condition of Public Property Jan Svallingson, individual... $6,735,102
Malpractice Pediatric Hospitalist v. Ro... $4,875,000
Premises Liability Denise Wood v. St. Mary Med... $3,370,250
Negligence Krystal Slocum v. Anaheim U... $1,987,500
Breach of Contract Ken Houang, et al. v. Roche... $1,861,380
Wage and Hour Michael Pearson, individual... $1,350,000
Deprivation of Rights Christina Astorga v. City o... $1,250,000
Clean Air Act Bay Area Air Quality Manage... $575,000

On the Move

Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith, LLP

Jul. 3, 2025


Monique Matosian-Bharucha was promoted to partner of Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith, LLP in San Diego. The promotion is effective Jul. 1, 2025.

Matosian-Bharucha's practice focuses on estate planning, trust administration and probate matters. She works closely with individuals and families to guide them through planning as well as the complexities that arise after the loss or incapacity of a loved one. With a reputation for compassion and clarity, she is known for building strong client relationships through communication, trust and thoughtful problem-solving.


Details

Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith, LLP has 39 attorneys in 1. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Employment Law; Business and Corporate Law; Real Estate; Trust and Estate Planning; Construction Law. The firm’s website is https://swsslaw.com/

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Daily Appellate Report

Municipal Law

Dessins v. City of Sacramento

City was permitted to vote as a property owner in a one-vote-per-property election to impose a storm-drainage fee.


Criminal Law and Procedure

U.S. v. Westfall

Warrant based on information from confidential informant that was independently corroborated by police was supported by probable cause.


Civil Procedure

Columbia Legal Services v. Stemilt AG Services LLC

District court abused its discretion by entering a broad and undifferentiated protective order without a finding of good cause for its restrictions.


Employment Law

Lampkin v. County of Los Angeles

Whistleblower's action was not "successful" for purposes of attorneys' fees because the jury--notwithstanding its finding of retaliation--awarded no relief after the employer established ...


Employment Law

CRST Expedited, Inc. v. Superior Court (Sanchez)

"Headless" PAGA actions for pre-2024 cases, those brought by an aggrieved employee seeking to recover civil penalties for Labor Code violations suffered only by other employees, are permi...