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The Daily Journal’s fire coverage portal
Judicial Profile
Judge Walter Kubelun asks lots of questions as he shapes lives in dependency court
Firm Profile
Trial titans at Panish Shea Ravipudi reflect on 20 years of fighting for the underdog
MCLE
How to advertise your services without running afoul of the ethics rules?
To ethically reach out to potential clients during a disa...
By Christine C. RosskopfCf. 9th Cir.: How the Ninth Circuit stands out
The Ninth Circuit stands out among the federal courts of...
By Benjamin G. ShatzIncome tax considerations in estate planning: Part 2
Estate planning involves strategic decisions about asset ...
By Alex Z. Brown, Robert W. Wood
Special Coverage
Tom Girardi, 85, is hospitalized for liver dysfunction, prompting his defense to request a delay in a medical evaluation heari...
Special Reports
CLAY Awards 2025
The annual list highlighting some of the best lawyers and legal work in California over the past year.
Today's News
DiCello Levitt LLP seeks co-lead counsel role in Adobe privacy lawsuits, citing unique evidence of widespread internet user tracking. Federal court battle lo...
Criminal
Public defenders seek $120M as Proposition 36 strains resources
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The request came as public defenders expressed alarm that Proposition 36, which made certain drug offenses felonies again, is swamping their budgets and work...
Environmental & Energy, Civil Litigation
Court rules for Arrowhead, against California Water Board
By Skyler Romero
Fresno judge overturns State Water Resources Control Board's order, ruling it overstepped authority in blocking BlueTriton's groundwater use in the San Berna...
Appellate Practice
Elite appellate firm expands to D.C., bolsters San Francisco office
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Former U.S. Supreme Court clerk Dina Mishra joins Complex Appellate Litigation Group as its first partner in Washington D.C., marking a strategic move for th...
Technology, Labor/Employment, Data Privacy
'New-fangled' resolution considered in Apple PAGA lawsuit
By James Twomey
Judge defers decision on Apple's PAGA lawsuit, debating early evaluation conference. Plaintiff alleges privacy violations, speech suppression via Apple's dev...
LA Fires, Civil Litigation
Edison accused of lead, asbestos contamination from Eaton Fire
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
A putative class action accuses Southern California Edison of negligence in the Eaton Fire, alleging widespread lead and asbestos contamination.
Columns
Trump's new order requiring security bonds in lawsuits seeking quick relief could block civil rights cases by pricing advocate...
Environmental & Energy
Legal fuel for food waste solutions in California
By Roberto Escobar
California is pioneering sustainable food systems through innovative corporate models and legislation that embed circular econ...
The False Claims Act in action: What Hendrix v. J-M reveals
By Garret D. Murai
The Ninth Circuit took a common-sense approach in the case, steering clear of case law and legislative history, and focusing ...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Wage and Hour | Eufronio Marcos, for himsel... | $700,000 |
| Negligence | Jordy J. Nunez v. City of L... | $175,000 |
| Negligence | Carsten Rosenow v. Facebook... | Dismissal |
| ADA | Manuel M. Soares v. City of... | Defense |
| Quiet Title | Gilbert and Cecilia Marosi,... | Defense |
| Breach of Implied Contract | Hada Gonzalez, et al. v. Ci... | Reimbursement |
| Bad Faith | Adria Snover, Aruna Gupta, ... | $35,415,885 |
| Landlord and Tenant | Briana Jocelyn Garcia-Nava ... | $18,050,000 |
| Fraud | In re: Botanic Tonics Litig... | $8,750,000 |
| Auto v. Pedestrian | Kevin McElrath v. Los Angel... | $5,771,068 |
On the Move
Athlaw LLP
Jacob Mindel was promoted to partner of Athlaw LLP in Beverly Hills. The promotion is effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Jhordan Fedida was promoted to partner of Athlaw LLP in Beverly Hills. The promotion is effective Jan. 10, 2024.
Details
Athlaw LLP has 9 attorneys in Beverly Hills. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are NFL Plan ERISA Class Action, NFL Disability Benefits Claims, NFL Concussion Settlement Claims. The firm’s website is https://www.athlawllp.com/
Featured Content
Personal injury attorneys need more than just legal expertise -- this first installment in a new series reveals the critical b...
There is a time and place for everything--including a time to mediate an insurance coverage or bad faith claim.
Eight key factors that make early mediation a valuable tool in civil cases
Community News
Dolly M. Gee, Chief Judge of the Central District of California
Kelly Darmody and Yolanda Jackson
John Keker with Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP staff
Kim Gregg, President of the Federal Bar Association San Diego County Chapter
Cynthia Ann Bashant, Chief Judge of the Southern District of California
At events in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles and San Diego, attorneys and members of the judiciary spoke out about recent Trump administration actions.
Podcasts
Insurance
In January, communities in Los Angeles were devastated by wildfires, permanently displacing thousands and destroying property ...
Daily Appellate Report
Torts
Modification: Doe 3 v. Superior Court (John Roe DZ 20)
Code of Civil Procedure Section 340.1.3's revival provision did not revive claim against employer based on an employee's conduct because an action against the employee had already been li...
Criminal Law and Procedure
U.S. v. Plancarte
Government did not breach plea agreement by submitting supplemental memorandum opining about defendant's "worrying" conduct and past arrest history.
Civil Procedure
Miroth v. County of Trinity
Rooker-Feldman doctrine limiting district courts' jurisdiction did not apply where plaintiffs were not challenging state-court judgment but rather seeking to redress alleged injury by adv...
Immigration
Amended Opinion: G.C. v. Bondi
During removal withholding proceedings, consideration of applicant's mental condition at time of his offense was properly limited to the extent to which applicant attributed his offense t...
Arbitration, Civil Procedure
Sanders v. Superior Court (Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P.)
Federal Arbitration Act does not preempt Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281.98's 30-day time limit for arbitration fees.