Special Reports
Judicial Profile
Judge David Cowan returns to probate, the discipline that defines his craft
From The Archive
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
The Morning Docket
Five articles to get your day started.
Judge orders Zuckerberg, Mosseri, Spiegel to testify in social media trials
Jury backs Disney in actor Rockmond Dunbar vaccine lawsuit
Old law, new risks: Navigating California's Shine the Light law
Lawyers in the crosshairs as Trump targets dissent
Widow sues Forest Lawn over wrong body at Covina Hills memorial
Today's News
Civil Litigation
Judge orders Zuckerberg, Mosseri, Spiegel to testify in social media trials
By Skyler Romero
A Los Angeles judge ordered Mark Zuckerberg, Adam Mosseri and Evan Spiegel to testify in bellwether trials over claims that Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat ...
Intellectual Property
US patent chief seizes control of patent reviews
By Craig Anderson
New rulemaking and direct oversight by John A. Squires could dismantle key provisions of the America Invents Act, critics warn.
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...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Judge sanctions McDonald's counsel over repeated discovery delays
By James Twomey
Judge Ethan P. Schulman sanctioned a McDonald's franchise's attorney for repeated discovery delays, scolding both sides for poor communication in a wage-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 ...
Columns
Constitutional Law
Lawyers in the crosshairs as Trump targets dissent
By John H. Minan
Amid "No Kings" protests over his authoritarian tactics, Trump's March 22 directive to punish lawyers challenging his policies...
Civil Procedure, Appellate Practice
Appeal deadline rules are a trap -- it's time to fix them
By David J. Ozeran
Whether it's titling a notice correctly or complying with strict timing rules, California's appeal deadlines demand precision.
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 ...
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/
Address
269 S. Beverly Drive, Suite 1176 , Beverly Hills CA 90212 United States
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Community News
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.
Environmental Law
Save our Access v. City of San Diego
City failed to comply with CEQA requirements by neglecting to adequately inform the public of potential environmental impacts of approving a second ballot measure to remove building heigh...
Criminal Law and Procedure
Modification: People v. U.S. Fire Insurance Co.
Trial court was not required to forfeit bond when defendant failed to appear for trial readiness conference because defendants may be excused from such a hearing and his counsel appeared.