Special Reports
Judicial Profile
Judge Charlaine Olmedo balances rigor and empathy on a tough criminal calendar
MCLE
Ethics of preparing legal opinions for third parties
Lawyers asked to prepare evaluations for third-party use ...
By Alanna G. Clair, Shari L. KlevensWhen heirs span borders mistakes can cost executors dearly
California personal representatives must conduct diligen...
By Charlotte ItoRethinking subsidies for California farms
California's diverse, high-value specialty crops are poor...
By Roberto Escobar
Today's News
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Judge backs class status in antitrust suit against Altria, Juul
By James Twomey
A federal judge tentatively approved class certification in an antitrust lawsuit alleging that a $12.8 billion Altria and Juul deal illegally eliminated comp...
Civil Litigation
Judge weighs class bid over Thomas Fire smoke damage
By Skyler Romero
A Los Angeles judge is weighing class certification for homeowners claiming property damage from smoke and ash caused by the 2017 Thomas Fire, as experts and...
Civil Litigation
Judge denies motion to disqualify Playboy experts and counsel
By Skyler Romero
A Los Angeles judge denied a bid to disqualify Playboy's experts and counsel in a trademark suit against Advanced Vita Supplements but also rejected Playboy'...
Authors sued Salesforce, alleging its AI model XGen was trained on pirated books. The putative class action, led by attorney Joseph Saveri, adds to mounting ...
Environmental & Energy
Energy agencies sue Origis, claim $200 million solar scheme
By James Twomey
Two California community energy agencies sued solar developer Origis USA, alleging a $200 million scheme to inflate project costs and exploit regulatory dead...
As Congress stalls on artificial intelligence regulation, California's sweeping AI legislation is setting a national benchmark. States from New York to Texas...
Columns
Criminal, Civil Rights
The case for commuting every death sentence in California
By Aimee Solway
Rampant racial bias in California's capital prosecutions -- especially in Alameda County -- underscores why Gov. Newsom should...
Health Care & Hospital Law
Doctors shouldn't have to choose between their oath and their jobs
By Christian R. Jagusch, Katherine Hazen
A recent lawsuit in San Francisco Superior Court, Harrison v. Dignity Health, exposes how legal ...
As AI transforms business risks, the insurance industry faces growing uncertainty over whether existing cyber policies will co...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Malpractice | D.F. a minor v Doe Hospital... | $15,500,000 |
| Auto v. Pedestrian | Rogelio Hernandez v. City o... | $15,250,000 |
| Wrongful Death | Salvador Albert Corado, ind... | $9,500,000 |
| Dangerous Condition of Public Property | Anthony Nonn v. City of Los... | $3,000,000 |
| Breach of Contract | Paula Sparkman, on behalf o... | $2,000,000 |
| Malpractice | Jane Doe v. Roe Nursing Fac... | $875,000 |
| Hostile Work Environment | Amelia Russell v. Spray Enc... | $675,932 |
| The Doe Family Living Trust | $500,000 | |
| Elder Abuse | Jane Doe v. Roe Healthcare ... | $400,000 |
| Elder Abuse | John Doe v. Roe Convalescen... | $325,000 |
On the Move
Musick Peeler & Garrett LLP
Michael D. Campion joined Musick Peeler & Garrett LLP as an associate in Los Angeles. The move was Oct. 6, 2025.
Details
Musick Peeler & Garrett LLP has 96 attorneys in 7 offices including 5. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Litigation, employment, trusts & estates, real estate, corporate. The firm’s website is https://www.musickpeeler.com/
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269 S. Beverly Drive, Suite 1176 , Beverly Hills CA 90212 United States
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Slideshow, Community News
Battle of Barristers rocks the Whiskey with 'Law and Disorder'
By Ricardo Pineda
The American Board of Trial Advocates' Los Angeles Chapter filled West Hollywood's iconic Whiskey a Go Go on Tuesday night for...
Daily Appellate Report
Civil Procedure
Kouvabina v. Veltman
Attorney representing herself in numerous appeals and writ petitions during the previous five years was found to be a vexatious litigant subject to prefiling requirements.
Evidence, Civil Procedure
Murphy v. Pina
Hearsay testimony from a previous deposition could not be used to raise a triable issue of material fact at the summary judgment stage because it was inadmissible at trial.
Contracts, Constitutional Law
Hastings College Conservation Committee et al. v. State of California et al.
Renaming Hastings College of the Law did not violate plaintiffs' rights or breach a purported contract between S.C. Hastings and the State of California.
Immigration
Ani v. Bondi
Adverse credibility determination based on previous sham marriage was supported by substantial evidence, even though the falsehood was not central to the present claim for immigration rel...