Judicial Profile
Judge Joseph Porras adjusts to changing criminal law in felony trials
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Will Contests
When and how will contests are initiated; who has standin...
By Matthew D. KaninReflecting on spontaneous statements
The welter of exceptions to the Rule against Hearsay—besi...
By Ashfaq G. ChowdhuryCriminal history shouldn’t stand in the way of employment
Employers should review their application forms and inter...
By JJ JohnstonDiscipline Report
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Criminal
Conflict motion filed in Grossman case following Teran charges
By Jack Needham
Attorney General Rob Bonta's decision to pursue charges against Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Diana Teran could have ramifications for the DA's...
Judges and Judiciary
Judge forbids private investigator from contacting Jogani jurors
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Allowing self-proclaimed “juratorologist” Robert Wilson to contact jurors in the long-running case could “dissuade people from wanting to sit on juries,” Jud...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Game users must arbitrate claims, 9th Circuit rules
By Craig Anderson
A minor accrued $6,200 in costs making in-app purchases to advance further in the game, according to court records.
Constitutional Law
State law allowing subdivision ruled unconstitutional
By Skyler Romero
A group of charter cities had challenged the law, claiming it unlawfully encroached on their planning powers.
Columns
Judge Roger Benitez is a contemporary whipping boy who is unfairly blamed for his rulings on California's gun laws. The judici...
Government, Corporate
California wants to punish corporations for being corporations
By Keith Paul Bishop
The bill could create a moral hazard for prosecutors, who could use the fines to boost state revenues, and could drive away co...
Evidence, Civil Litigation
Experts, case-specific facts, and hearsay
By Gary A. Watt , Jacob Zarone
In re Marriage of Lietz, a recent civil case, highlights the importance of understanding the application of People v...
Verdicts & Settlements
Unfair Competition | The People of the State of ... | $31,000,000 |
Dischargeability | Robert Mermelstein and Esth... | $21,737,740 |
Breach of Implied Contract | John Ordono and Rene Morale... | $12,076,385 |
Auto v. Auto | Jennifer Ann Garcia v. Robe... | $4,828,000 |
Auto v. Auto | Theresa Petersen v. John Do... | $3,600,000 |
Wage and Hour | Shaun Harris, individually,... | $2,500,000 |
Elder Abuse | Betsy Jentz, by and through... | $2,342,800 |
Malpractice | Jane Doe v. Roe Anesthesiol... | $1,950,000 |
Strict Liability | The People of the State of ... | $1,500,000 |
Wage and Hour | Tim Botonis and Liam Patric... | $875,000 |
Attorney Profiles
On the Move
Zelms Erlich Lenkov & Mack
Evan Parra-Raygoza as Associate in San Diego from Hepburn, Hernandez, and Jung.
Parra-Raygoza focuses on family law and mediation.
Joseph A. Escarez as Senior Counsel in Los Angeles from Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester.
Tiffany E. Sohrabian as Associate in Los Angeles from Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester.
Berta A. Blen as Senior Counsel in San Diego from Tyson & Mendes.
Blen is an employment and labor attorney
Halley B. Thiel as Associate in Los Angeles from Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester.
Andrew A. Razma as Associate in Los Angeles from Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester.
Featured Content
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Community News
Community News, Civil Rights
Arab American lawyer groups discuss desire for Census change
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The picks meet the president's usual pattern of choosing women while emphasizing diversity both in racial background and prof...
Special Reports
Top Family Lawyers 2024
The annual list of the best California attorneys handling divorce and custody matters.
Daily Appellate Report
Anti-SLAPP
Modification: Williams v. Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Doctor was not precluded from bringing second lawsuit because the issues in the fee order and anti-SLAPP order were not identical.
Health Care
Kime v. Dignity Health, Inc.
Because hospital owner's decision to deny doctor staff privileges was based on an administrative decision, doctor was not entitled to hearing.
Remedies, Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Koontzy
Restitution order imposed as condition of probation rather than to directly address the victim's loss could not be modified after the criminal defendant's probation ended.
Antitrust, Consumer Law
Beverage v. Apple, Inc.
Apple's unilateral market conduct was neither a violation of antitrust law nor unfair competition law.
Arbitration
Keebaugh v. Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Terms of Service, hyperlinked on game's start screen, was reasonably conspicuous, putting users who downloaded the game app on notice to terms requiring arbitration of claims.