Judicial Profile
Commissioner Steff Padilla's journey from grief to empathy is evident in Downey court
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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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Environmental & Energy, Administrative/Regulatory, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit rejects challenge to Diablo Canyon exemption
By Craig Anderson
The nuclear power plant had been scheduled to be decommissioned next year, but the state Legislature passed a bill, SB 846, in 2022 that approved Pacific Gas...
Labor/Employment, Class Action, Civil Litigation
Bench trial to decide whether out-of-state plaintiff can litigate California case
By Wisdom Howell
The first day of the three-day gender discrimination trial was marked by judicial admonishment directed at plaintiffs' lead attorney
Environmental & Energy
Oil company challenges LA County zoning change
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
The complaint filed Friday by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP for Aera Energy alleges that the County Board of Supervisors "misused its planning process to...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Civil Litigation
Lawmakers push for transparency to combat foreign influence in litigation funding
By Sunidhi Sridhar
Last fall, Staton Capital's chairman acknowledged that Purplevine IP, a Chinese intellectual property service provider, was funding four lawsuits in the U.S....
Columns
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Managing a law office to be ethical
By David M. Majchrzak
Law firm leaders could create an internal ethics committee or general counsel to provide guidance and oversight on ethical obl...
Criminal, Constitutional Law, Civil Rights
Two wrongs don’t make a right but do stoke the fire behind the effort to recall DA Pamela Price
By K. Chike Odiwe
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price has placed all 35 of her county's death sentences on hold due to evidence of pro...
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 ...
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
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
State Bar & Bar Associations, Community News
Sacramento bar association marks historic milestone
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Women now occupy the roles of chief judge of the federal court in Sacramento, presiding judge of the superior court and presid...
Special Reports
Top Family Lawyers 2024
The annual list of the best California attorneys handling divorce and custody matters.
Daily Appellate Report
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Berlin
When prosecution fails to request victim restitution within the two-year mental health diversionary period, the trial court may not award restitution thereafter.
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. McDavid
Trial court had discretion to strike firearm enhancement under Section 12022.53 and impose any uncharged, lesser included enhancement for which the supporting facts were alleged and found...
Criminal Law and Procedure
People v. Fay
Trial court's acquiescence to prosecutor's misstatement of implied malice requirement necessitated reversal of defendant's conviction.
Administrative Agencies
San Luis Obispo Mothers For Peace v. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comm.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission's decision granting PG&E an exemption to the deadline for a federal license renewal application was not arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to law.