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Judicial Profile
Judge Charlaine Olmedo balances rigor and empathy on a tough criminal calendar
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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
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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
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...
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.
Consumer Protection Law
Old law, new risks: Navigating California's Shine the Light law
By Wynter L. Deagle, Samuel Hyams-Millard
Businesses across industries are facing a surge in "Shine the Light" law requests under California Civil Code §1798.83, exposi...
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/
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269 S. Beverly Drive, Suite 1176 , Beverly Hills CA 90212 United States
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Battle of Barristers rocks the Whiskey with 'Law and Disorder'
By Ricardo Pineda
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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.