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Judicial Profile
Judge Hector Gutierrez balances high-stakes trials with decades-old post-conviction reviews
ADR Profile
Trust the Process
MCLE
AI safety for lawyers: It's not how the engine works, it's how you drive the car
Recent sanctions show lawyers don't need to master AI's ...
By James MixonChutes and Ladders: The CJP & CJA
California's Commission on Judicial Appointments (which j...
By Benjamin G. ShatzAre you protecting the licensor in your Prop 65 settlement?
Part 2 of this article series on Proposition 65 settlemen...
By Pejman Javaheri
Special Coverage
Military Law, Constitutional Law
Historic trial to test limits of military power in US law enforcement
By Craig Anderson
A San Francisco federal judge will hear a landmark trial Monday on whether the Trump administration's use of the California Na...
Today's News
LA Fires, Civil Litigation
Deaths from wildfires continue after blazes put out, attorneys say
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Attorneys say deaths from January's Eaton and Palisades wildfires continue mounting, with clients dying later from stress and smoke-related health issues--po...
Immigration
Huntington Beach fights state over sanctuary law in federal court
By Devon Belcher
Huntington Beach argues California's sanctuary law violates federal supremacy, compels unlawful conduct, and exposes local officials to liability, countering...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Retired appellate justice joins Judicate West's panel of neutrals
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Retired 5th District Court of Appeal Justice M. Bruce Smith has joined Judicate West as a mediator, arbitrator and private judge, bringing more than 40 years...
Labor/Employment
Split state high court upholds employer arbitration payment deadline law
By Wisdom Howell
A split California Supreme Court upheld a state law requiring timely arbitration fee payments by businesses, ruling it's not preempted by federal law and all...
Criminal
Former public defender rejoins Kendall Brill & Kelly as partner
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Charles J. Snyder has rejoined Kendall Brill & Kelly LLP as a partner after six years as supervisory deputy federal public defender in the Central Distri...
Tax, Criminal
2 US judges takes different tacks on Essayli's bid to dismiss high-profile cases
By David Houston
One Los Angeles federal judge has dismissed a tax evasion case against Fatburger founder Andrew Wiederhorn at the request of Acting U.S. Attorney Bilal A. Es...
Columns
Environmental & Energy
CARB shapes climate policy as final rules stall in California
By Noelle E. Wooten, Elizabeth Haskins
With 2026 deadlines looming, CARB has issued preliminary guidance on California's new climate disclosure laws, prompting busin...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Ethical pitfalls to avoid when lawyers 'meet the press'
By Shari L. Klevens, Alanna G. Clair
Lawyers play a vital role in shaping public understanding of the justice system, but must carefully balance media engagement w...
How algorithmic bias keeps renters out and puts fair housing to the test
By Gary W. Rhoades
Bias baked into tenant-screening algorithms is locking out Black, Latino, and immigrant renters, testing whether fair housing ...
Verdicts & Settlements
| Invasion of Privacy | Fumiko Lopez, Fumiko Lopez,... | $95,000,000 |
| Breach of Contract | Galaxia Electronics Co. Ltd... | $11,588,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Sharon Oliveira, and Simone... | $3,725,000 |
| Wrongful Death | Jay Campos, Rosalee Campos ... | $3,300,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Nina McPherson and Doreen H... | $2,500,000 |
| Inverse Condemnation | Allied World National Assur... | $1,611,913 |
| Auto v. Auto | Tito Flores, Triana Flores ... | $1,500,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Ziyah Blackstone, individua... | $500,000 |
| Wage and Hour | Yanira Rosas, a minor, by a... | $432,500 |
| Failure to Pay | Div 15 Tech Inc. v. Diede C... | $375,000 |
On the Move
Arnold & Porter
Daniel Glassman joined Arnold & Porter as a partner in Los Angeles.
Details
Arnold & Porter has 1000 attorneys in 16 offices including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are regulatory, litigation, and transactional. The firm’s website is www.arnoldporter.com
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Community News
Slideshow, Community News
LA County Unity Bar celebrates 1st anniversary of judicial outreach and diversity efforts
By Ricardo Pineda
Coalition of diverse bar associations honors founding leaders and judicial appointees at California Yacht Club
Daily Appellate Report
Utilities
Center for Biological Diversity, Inc. v. Public Utilities Com.
Public Utilities Commission's interpretation of the Public Utilities Code was no longer entitled to uniquely deferential standard of review given legislation expanding judicial review of ...
Bankruptcy
In re TBH19, LLC
Bankruptcy court properly granted chapter 7 trustee's fee application even though the requested compensation exceeded the proposed distribution to unsecured creditors.
Environmental Law
Camarillo Sanitary District v. State Water Resources Control Board
State Water Board could not utilize Test of Significant Toxicity introduced, but not adopted, by the Environmental Protection Agency to measure water toxicity.
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Fleming
Where trial court's language did not "clearly indicate" that it would have imposed the upper sentence, case was remanded for resentencing.
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Harlow
Defendant was eligible for mental health diversion even though his diagnoses came three years after offense because the diagnoses were made within the window established by the Legislature.