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...
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 ...
As Congress stalls on artificial intelligence regulation, California's sweeping AI legislation is setting a national benchmark. States from New York to Texas...
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...
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...
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'...
Columns
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 ...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit rejects broad public disclosure bar in whistleblower cases
By Stephen D. Kaus
The 9th Circuit clarifies that prior media reports and earlier lawsuits won't automatically block whistleblower claims unless ...
Entertainment & Sports
At the buzzer in 2025: College athletics in the era of NIL
By Frank N. Darras
Recent judicial decisions and evolving NIL policies have effectively ended NCAA amateurism, creating a new labor market for 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.
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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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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.