Judicial Profile
Judge Stephen Pfahler brings innovative mindset to Los Angeles court's problems
MCLE
Reviewing C.C.P 231.7's prohibition on peremptory challenges based on cognizable group
Recent cases show conflicting interpretations about wheth...
By Anthony J. FerrentinoAddressing social media's influence on jurors
Jurors, being part of the social media universe, are susc...
By Jeffrey KravitzCentral district implements new self-disclosure and whistleblowing incentives
The Central District of California has joined other U.S. ...
By Brian R. Michael, Christina Randall
Special Coverage
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Avenatti's sentence for client fraud, tax violations vacated
By Devon Belcher
Former plaintiffs' attorney Michael Avenatti's sentence, and the calculation of losses to his clients, were vacated and remand...
Today's News
Government
Private prison operator sues to block state inspections
By Malcolm Maclachlan
In its complaint, the Geo Group Inc. said SB 1132 violates the supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution and should be enjoined. Similar arguments have been ...
Immigration, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Divided panel says asylum seekers can't be turned away at border
By Craig Anderson
The panel ruled that a federal judge in San Diego was correct when she enjoined the government from requiring people traveling through a third country to app...
Intellectual Property
Oakland tells San Francisco not to drag it into fight over airport name
By Wisdom Howell
The Port of Oakland Port wants to change the name of Oakland International Airport to "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" to boost tourism.
Judges and Judiciary
Biden nominates federal judges to courts in Santa Ana and San Diego
By Craig Anderson
Both nominees will face a tight deadline in getting consideration by the U.S. Senate during the lame duck session after the November election.
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Keyword ads using competitor law firm's name don't infringe marks, circuit rules
By Skyler Romero
In the 33-page opinion, Judge Ana de Alba invoked the famous "What's in a name?" passage from "Romeo and Juliet," noting that the titular heroine held no con...
Judges and Judiciary, California Supreme Court
Former chief justice recalls wrangling with Legislature, Jerry Brown
By Craig Anderson
Former chief justice recalls being screamed at by legislators and being given budget lobbying advice by Gov. Jerry Brown.
Columns
California's Wild West: train robberies, posses and prison breaks
By John S. Caragozian
The late 1800s in California's San Joaquin Valley were marked by violent conflicts between the monopolistic Southern Pacific R...
Intellectual Property
The branding of a president
By Steven P. Hollman , Shauna Miller Wertheim
Political branding has been utilized since the early days of the Republic, with increasing efforts in the last 30 years to dom...
Advocating for Bais Din Siruvs: Upholding religious authority and justice
By Baruch C. Cohen
A New York federal district court case, Esses v. Rosen, addressed the dissemination of a Siruv, a contempt judgment fro...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Malpractice | Quinley Bright by and throu... | $26,294,000 |
| Auto v. Auto | Ventura Hernandez v. Maria ... | $19,539,919 |
| Patent Infringement | Terry Gross, individually a... | $5,400,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Chloe Gomez, Brandy Trujill... | $2,400,000 |
| Patent Infringement | Delta T LLC dba v. MacroAir... | $1,851,222 |
| Trademark Infringement | ConsumerDirect Inc. v. Pent... | $1,300,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Gerardo Toledo, individuall... | $1,000,000 |
| Malpractice | John Doe v. Roe Rehabilitat... | $921,271 |
| Breach of Contract | Coronis Health RCM LLC; Pra... | $858,250 |
| Wage and Hour | Jessica Bronsal, individual... | $750,000 |
On the Move
Melmed Law Group
Emily G. Horrigan as Associate in San Diego from Centurion Trial Attorneys.
Featured Content
JAMS neutral reflects on her career, what inspires her and what brought her back to JAMS after 20 years on the bench
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Community News
From left: Kate Corrigan of Corrigan Welbourn Stokke APLC, Presiding Justice Kathleen E. O'Leary of the 4th District Court of Appeal, and Keller.
From left: Chase Scolnick of Keller/Anderle and the incoming president of the Federal Bar Association and Judge James Selna of the Central District of California.
The organization honored litigator Jennifer Keller of Keller/Anderle LLP with its Judge Alicemarie H. Stotler Award.
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...
Daily Appellate Report
Environmental Law, Real Property
Santa Clarita Organization for Planning v. County of Los Angeles
Despite involving California Environmental Quality Act violations, environmental groups' claim questioning County's approval of project's tentative tract map fell within the Subdivision M...
Immigration
Corpeno-Romero v. Garland
Board of Immigration Appeals erred by failing to consider the existence and impact of gang's specific and credible threats towards asylum seekers.
Immigration
Al Otro Lado v. Mayorkas
Noncitizens refused processing under border "metering" policy after presenting themselves at ports of entry were entitled to relief because border officials withheld a mandatory duty to i...
Intellectual Property
Lerner & Rowe PC v. Brown Engstrand & Shely LLC
Plaintiff's trademark infringement claim was precluded by its failure to support that defendant's use of plaintiff's registered name as a Google Ads keyword caused more than de minimis co...