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Judicial Profile
Commissioner Tiffany Poncy brings clarity, fairness to Child Support Court, lawyers say
ADR Profile
Retired Judge Gary Nadler works to 'extract' parties from 'emotional involvement' in their disputes
MCLE
IRS Forms 1099 for lawsuit settlements often total 200% of the payment
When settling a lawsuit, it's crucial to consider the tax...
By Robert W. WoodOcean cargo claims and forum selection clauses
When ocean-borne cargo is damaged or lost during transit...
By Terry ConiglioArbitration has come a long way
Arbitration, once a widely debated method for resolving ...
By Tricia A. Bigelow
Special Reports
Banking & Financial Services 2025
In this section we explore the critical role the financial services sector plays in building and growing a successful legal practice.
Today's News
Intellectual Property
Chime sues Kikoff in trademark dispute over which is 'most loved'
By Wisdom Howell
Chime Financial Inc. has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against competitor Kikoff Inc., claimingthat the upstart fintech company is misleading consum...
Paul Watford sat on the federal appeals court for 11 years.
Securities
Garda Security faces claim it breached shareholder rights
By Skyler Romero
Owner of video surveillance company acquired by Garda Security Inc., claiming the company violated his shareholder rights by acquiring Stealth Monitoring Inc...
LA Fires
LA faces legal battles over fire with high-caliber legal team
By Skyler Romero
Los Angeles hires Munger Tolles & Olson LLP to defend against lawsuits from the Palisades fire, with potential damages in the billions. Plaintiffs' attor...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Small businesses claim unfair snack pricing by Frito-Lay
By Devon Belcher
Independent convenience stores sued Frito-Lay, alleging unfair pricing practices that favor large grocery chains, forcing smaller retailers to pay higher pri...
LA Fires
Think your fire insurance will fully cover rebuilding your home? Leading California insurance litigator Michael Bidart reveals the critical coverage distinct...
Columns
Environmental & Energy, Constitutional Law
A constitutional right to a healthy environment? Unpacking Held v. State
By Kelly W. Weil , Cailin M. Ruff
By focusing narrowly on state constitutional violations, Montana youth climate plaintiffs found a path through standing's ca...
Constitutional Law
SLAPP happy: The battle to protect press freedom and 1st Amendment rights
By John H. Minan
The rising threat to freedom of the press, fueled by self-censorship, SLAPP lawsuits, and meritless defamation claims, is exem...
Health Care & Hospital Law, Government
Elder care during the Trump Administration: What's at stake?
By Edward P. Dudensing
As America's aging population grows, elder care policies are at a crossroads, with political shifts threatening to either st...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Breach of Contract | In re: Orrick, Herrington &... | $8,000,000 |
| Premises Liability | Abraham Degala v. John Stew... | $6,000,000 |
| Whistleblower Retaliation | Timothy Colomey v. City of ... | $3,567,475 |
| Malpractice | Doe Wife, Doe Husband v. Ro... | $1,550,000 |
| Malpractice | Doe Plaintiffs v. Roe Medic... | $1,500,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Antwanette King, as an aggr... | $1,089,350 |
| Wage and Hour | Bobby Birdi, individually a... | $1,075,000 |
| Malpractice | Doe Plaintiffs v. Roe Physi... | $931,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Anthony Davide, individuall... | $800,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Isom Duane Day, an individu... | $700,000 |
On the Move
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP
Colm B. Cross joined Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP as an associate in San Clemente. The move was Feb. 18, 2025.
Details
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP has 19 attorneys in 2 offices including Los Angeles and San Clemente. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are White Collar Crime, Complex Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy Litigation, and Regulatory Defense. The firm’s website is www.bklwlaw.com
Address
903 Calle Amanecer, Suite 350 , San Clemente CA 92673 United States
T:
(949) 369-3700
F:
(949) 369-3701
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Community News
Slideshow, Community News
OCBA held its Judges' Night and Annual Meeting
By Ricardo Pineda
Mei Tsang of Umberg/Zipser was sworn in as OCBA president, along with the 2025 board of directors.
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...
Estate Planning and Probate Directory
A comprehensive directory of estate planning and probate attorneys throughout California.
Podcasts
The San Bernardino Superior Court electronically records trial. Can the recording be used as the appellate record? While the s...
Daily Appellate Report
Torts
Modification: I.C. v. Compton Unified School District
Substantial evidence supported defense verdict on school district's liability after plaintiff suffered an injury as a result of a teacher's attempt to break up a fight.
Constitutional Law, Administrative Agencies
U.S. v. Pheasant
Statute granting Secretary of the Interior broad discretion to adopt regulations regarding public lands was constitutional because Congress provided an intelligible principle to guide the...
Immigration
Amended Opinion: Magana-Magana v. Bondi
Ninth Circuit had jurisdiction to review whether a non-citizen showed "extraordinary circumstances" to waive the one-year motion-to-reopen deadline under the Violence Against Women Act (V...
Health Care
Lin v. Board of Directors of PrimeCare Medical Network
Because medical board of directors was not composed of licentiates, it exceeded its authority under Business and Professions Code Section 809.05 in reversing peer review committee's decis...
Employment Law
Sandhu v. Board of Administration of CalPERS
Despite a contract's terms to the contrary, the "right to control" dictated whether an individual was a common law employee in violation of CalPERS.