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ADR Profile

Bench Wisdom

John G. Evans
Judicate West

2025-07-07

MCLE

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

Calling names (in briefing)

Jul. 1, 2025

If Herman Melville didn't need to write "Call me Ishmael ...

By Benjamin G. Shatz

California employment law update: Ghost job ban, 'No Robo Bosses' AI bill, and Know Your Rights Act

Jun. 27, 2025

As California's 2025 legislative session nears its close,...

By Rebecca L. Stuart


Today's News

Insurance, Civil Litigation


Efforts by insurers and tort reform groups to curb litigation financing in California have run aground -- for now. Two bills backed by powerful business inte...


LA Fires, Civil Litigation


A Pacific Palisades attorney sues Mercury Insurance, alleging improper deductions from fire-related claims and seeking court clarification on coverage of sec...


Government, California Courts of Appeal


A California appellate court ruled that district attorneys must produce a person most qualified for deposition in civil enforcement cases, rejecting argumen...


Litigation & Arbitration, California Supreme Court


The justices ruled elected officials cannot claim whistleblower protections under Labor Code Section 1102.5, rejecting an appeal by Inglewood Treasurer Wanda...


Civil Litigation


Los Angeles judge restricts GLAZA's fundraising, requiring city approval. The city claims GLAZA acts as its fiduciary, while GLAZA, an independent nonprofit,...


William Richards, wrongfully convicted of wife's murder, wins $25 million from San Bernardino County for faulty investigation policies, including suppressed ...


Columns

As AI edges toward becoming standard of care, providers may soon face liability for not using it -- raising ethical concerns a...


Labor/Employment, California Courts of Appeal

Breaking for flexibility: Bradsbery serves employers a win on meal waivers

Jul. 7, 2025
By D. Andrew Quigley, Michael A. Pearlson

In Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating, Inc., the California Court of Appeal, in a case of first impression, held that prosp...


Constitutional Law, Business Law

Bribery is still illegal here: California challenges D.C.'s retreat

Jul. 8, 2025
By Kevin B. Frankel, Kristin Lee

In response to the federal government's pause on enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, California Attorney General Rob ...



Verdicts & Settlements

Strict Liability United States of America v.... $82,500,000
Auto v. Motorcycle Kwayde Miller v. County of ... $13,140,000
Assault and Battery Emmett Brock v. County of L... $3,000,000
Coinbase Inc. v. City and C... $1,600,000
Breach of Trust In the Matter of: The Nobor... $650,000
Wage and Hour Jaymie Salinas, an individu... $545,000
Dangerous Condition of Public Property Jeffrey S. Dolphin v. Count... $500,000
Wage and Hour Kristinn Bour, individually... $447,500
Premises Liability Leonard Singer v. 12501 Cha... $425,000
Undue Influence In the Matter of: Marilyn C... $326,959

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

Dependency

In re C.R.

Despite not making an explicit finding, juvenile court's determination that ICWA was inapplicable was affirmed because it was based on a well-developed record, supported by substantial ev...


Criminal Law and Procedure

People v. Jimenez

Trial court's dismissal of defendant's Racial Justice Act claim was appropriate where defendant's report provided only raw numbers with no meaningful effort to compare groups.


Civil Procedure

People v. Superior Court (Credit One Bank)

When a party to an action, the People are subject to deposition under the Code of Civil Procedure and must designate a person most qualified to testify on their behalf.