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Bench Wisdom

John G. Evans
Judicate West

2025-07-09

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

Judges and Judiciary


A retired Solano County judge was admonished for soliciting a Marsden motion, disparaging a public defender in court, and interfering with the attorney-clien...


The U.S. Department of Justice gave California until Monday to comply with a ban on transgender athletes on sports teams that align with their gender identit...


U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, Government


The court's 8-1 decision clears the way for Trump administration agencies to pursue large-scale layoffs, overturning a San Francisco judge's injunction requi...


Insurance, Health Care & Hospital Law


California Hospital Association's lawsuit against Anthem Blue Cross for delayed post-acute care was dismissed without prejudice. The association plans to app...


Civil Rights


ACLU Southern California names new executive director

Jul. 9, 2025
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

Chandra S. Bhatnagar, a veteran civil rights advocate and former senior staff attorney with the national ACLU, will lead the Southern California affiliate as...


Journalists and detained foreigners sue ICE, alleging unconstitutional tactics in Los Angeles raids. California's amicus brief supports a restraining order, ...


Columns

Intellectual Property

In an era where TikTok hauls and hashtag trends blur the line between homage and infringement, Lululemon's lawsuit against Cos...


Technology

AI in law: Optional tool or professional necessity?

Jul. 9, 2025
By Benjamin Softness

AI excels at document review, summarization, and pattern recognition in legal work, but successful implementation requires und...


Torts/Personal Injury, Technology, Health Care & Hospital Law

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



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

Criminal Law and Procedure

Modification: People v. Miller

Defendant charged with felony-murder following the passage of Senate Bill 1437 was not eligible for relief under Penal Code section 1172.6.


Immunity, Employment Discrimination

Allos v. Poway Unified School Dist.

School district was immunized from liability for employee's claims stemming from its decision to require employees to return to in-office work after COVID-19 stay-at-home order was lifted.


Trust and Estates

Estate of Boyajian

Because holographic will was not physically altered, it was not canceled nor replaced by a standalone document that still failed to meet testamentary requirements.


Criminal Law and Procedure, Immigration

U.S. v. Liberato

Because government failed to meet its burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt that individual stopped at border was ever free from official restraint before apprehension, criminal con...


Habeas Corpus

Hampton v. Shinn

Prosecution's failure to disclose jailhouse informant's unfavorable presentence investigation report did not constitute grounds for habeas relief.