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Title	Category	Published
“Life finds a way:” Viking River six months out	Dec. 12, 2022
Well, that didn’t take long - 35 days later and Viking may be irrelevant	Jul. 22, 2022
Get your motions for preliminary approval of wage and hour class action settlements approved the first time	Jul. 13, 2022
The Viking victory is overstated and short-lived	Jun. 17, 2022
Florida flirts with fascism	Apr. 29, 2022
Prop 22 is in limbo as workers’ compensation provision deems bill unconstitutional	Aug. 25, 2021
Uber, Lyft drivers: employees... at least until November	Aug. 12, 2020
Lessons from the border	Jul. 25, 2019
Bill aims to rein in the dark side of forced arbitration	Mar. 12, 2019
By looking at this column readers agree to arbitrate everything	Nov. 16, 2018
Acting AG Matthew Whitaker: religious tests and Marbury v Madison	Nov. 13, 2018
Ruling may slow down expanding gig economy	Jul. 18, 2018
After Epic Systems, you can almost hear the vibranium humming	May 29, 2018
Poland’s Holocaust speech law could have broad effects	Feb. 22, 2018
Let’s talk about a ‘hybrid’ worker	Feb. 14, 2018
Defend the First Amendment, even when it hurts to do so	Oct. 17, 2017
The president versus the judiciary	Feb. 9, 2017
May the best act win: FAA vs. NLRA	Jan. 21, 2017
First Amendment in Trump's cross-hairs	Dec. 2, 2016
Ding, dong the Witch is dying	Aug. 26, 2016
Tyson Trumps Dukes	Mar. 25, 2016
The coming fight to replace Scalia	Feb. 18, 2016
Will the court follow Scalia or Holmes?	Oct. 29, 2015
Can a headless class move forward?	Jun. 5, 2015
Gentry was humanely, deliberately put to bed	Jul. 8, 2014
Wage and hour rulings have plaintiff-friendly implications	Jun. 28, 2014
PAGA should reign as Gentry goes quietly into the night	Apr. 8, 2014
Minimum wage hike: The sky is not falling	Sep. 24, 2013
Amending the FAA essential to 'effectively vindicate' rights	Jul. 30, 2013
Imaginary rulings at the US high court	Apr. 24, 2013
Voting rights and arbitration at the US high court	Mar. 7, 2013
Binders full of platitudes	Oct. 23, 2012
High stakes in November election for the federal bench	Sep. 26, 2012
Be careful what you wish for	Jul. 27, 2012
Supreme Court: an inside look at oral arguments, pt. 2	Apr. 26, 2012
Supreme Court: an inside look at oral arguments, pt. 1	Apr. 25, 2012
Titanic: one hundred years later, what has changed?	Apr. 10, 2012
Collateral estoppel: Benefits of class certification denials may be elusive	Jan. 24, 2012
NLRB class action ruling gives employers reason to pause	Jan. 12, 2012
The end of an era: Meal break case finally heard by state Supreme Court	Nov. 11, 2011
Advice could hurt employers in litigation	Oct. 27, 2011
9th Circuit says no to 'picking off’ class members	Aug. 16, 2011
Arbitrations may not kill class actions after all	Jul. 19, 2011
State Supreme Court Needs to Calendar Meal Break Case Now	May 20, 2011
Congress Needs to Amend the Federal Arbitration Act	May 5, 2011
Triangle Shirtwaist Co. Fire 100 Years Later: Government Can Be the Solution	Mar. 26, 2011
Don’t Break Out the Champagne Yet	Mar. 23, 2011
Seller Beware: Standing Requirements in Consumer Cases	Feb. 2, 2011
Kirby Your Enthusiasm: The Issue of Attorney Fees in Wage and Hour Litigation	Dec. 1, 2010
The Death Of Wage and Hour Class Actions	Oct. 14, 2010
'We are a Nation of Immigrants'	May 11, 2010
The Future of Class Action Arbitrations	May 11, 2010
The Tricky Business of Class Action Settlements	May 4, 2010
Opinion Poll Issues Flawed Results	Mar. 25, 2010
Law Is Too Harsh on Class Counsel	Feb. 26, 2010

Case Name	Topic	Role	Published
Johnathan Satele v. kSARIA Service Corporation	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Feb. 7, 2025
Stephen Clegg and Michael Emmens; individually, and on behalf of other aggrieved employees v. Bob's Discount Furniture, LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Oct. 4, 2024
Shelton Harper, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. San Mar Properties Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive	Employment Law	Plaintiff	May 31, 2024
Serg Ramirez, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Baxalta US Inc., and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive	Employment Law	Plaintiff	May 10, 2024
Ingrid Hansen-Schoolderman, an individual, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated. Southern Monterey County Memorial Hospital, and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive	Employment Law	Plaintiff	May 10, 2024
Robert Dell, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. NRC Environmental Services Inc., and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Apr. 26, 2024
Grant Westbrook, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. C.L.M.P Ltd. and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Apr. 5, 2024
Keenan Patton, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Skyler Electric Co. Inc., and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Feb. 2, 2024
Gildardo Mota Stevens, an individual, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. Purple Eagle LLC, and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Dec. 8, 2023
Gabriel Gomez, an individual, on behalf of the State of California, as a private attorney general; Baron Quiros, an individiual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Wahid of Pennsylvania, and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Sep. 29, 2023
Dangelo Randle-Tatum, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Hopdoddy Burger Bar Inc., and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Sep. 22, 2023
Martin Martinez Soto v. O Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC, et al.	Consumer Law	Plaintiff	Jun. 2, 2023
Victor Sanchez, an individual, on behalf of himself and other similarly situated v. Mass Movement Inc., and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Aug. 5, 2022
Shaun Baskerville; Jonathan Davis; Caesar Juarez, on behalf of themselves, all others similarly situated, and the general public v. Prompt Delivery Inc. dba Southern California Messengers, Amazon Logistics Inc., and Does 1 through 20, inclusive	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Jul. 29, 2022
Paniani Taafua v. Quantum Global Technologies LLC	Consumer Law	Plaintiff	Jul. 15, 2022
Patrick Raj, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. First Transit Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive	Consumer Law	Plaintiff	Jul. 15, 2022
Robert Kincheloe v. American Airlines Inc.	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Jul. 1, 2022
Jose Urena, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Central California Almond Growers Association	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Oct. 15, 2021
Hector Salazar, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Creative Ceilings Inc., and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Mar. 12, 2021
Aide S. Hernandez Ramirez, an individual, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. FHC Property Management LLC, and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Jan. 8, 2021
Rafael Marquez Amaro, Jesus Alarcon Urzua, on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated v. Gerawan Farming Inc., Gerawan Farming Partners Inc., and Does 1-10, inclusive	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Nov. 13, 2020
Eric Felix, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. WM. Bolthouse Farms, Inc.	Consumer Law	Plaintiff	Mar. 27, 2020
Maria Bobadilla, an individual, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. Henley Restaurants Inc., and Does 1 to 50, inclusive	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Jan. 19, 2018
Leia Gonzales v. Marias Holdings Corp., and Does 1 to 50	Labor Law	Plaintiff	Jul. 14, 2017
Justin Kim, an individual, on behalf of himself, all others similarly situated v. Reins International California Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Sep. 3, 2016
Nicholas Selbe, Daniel Ghyczy, Makaela O'Connell, and Anniya Louis on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated v. Peak Campus Management LLC	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Jun. 4, 2016
Jessica Aparicio, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Jan. 23, 2016
Mark Zeller, Elayna Garcia Freiberg, and Joan Warren, on behalf of themselves and other similarly situated v. E&J Gallo, Constellation Brands, Inc., Constellation Wines U.S., Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive	Consumer Law	Plaintiff	Feb. 11, 2012
Benigno Bacolores v. Four Seasons Hotels Ltd.	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Feb. 28, 2009
Juanita Wynne v. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants Inc.	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Oct. 25, 2008
Mark Harrison et al. v. Islands Restaurants L.P.,	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Apr. 14, 2007
Canale v. AutoNation, Inc.	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Feb. 3, 2007
Dawnise R. Harms v. County of Los Angeles, David S. Shoemaker, David M. Seller	Personal Injury	Plaintiff	Apr. 20, 2004
Confidential	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Nov. 16, 2003
Christopher Ramirez v. Television.Com Inc., et al.	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Dec. 17, 2002
Confidential	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Dec. 4, 2001
Confidential	Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)	Plaintiff	Sep. 4, 2001
John DiLullo and Danielle Stokes v. Thomas C. Skouros	Personal Injury (Vehicular)	Plaintiff	Jul. 29, 2000
Superior Electronics Group v. David Badoud	Employment Law	Plaintiff	Mar. 13, 1999