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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Civil Litigation
Judge consolidates malpractice cases against Sutter Health
By Wisdom Howell
The two cases accuse Sutter Health and a subsidiary of misrepresenting the quality and safety of a midwifery program.
Torts/Personal Injury
Lawmakers consider another extension to file old sex abuse cases
By Malcolm Maclachlan
Jaime Huff with the Civil Justice Association of California, in opposition, told lawmakers "statutes of limitations are not based on the heinousness of a def...
Real Estate
Law firms the bright spot in a 'tepid' office market
By Jack Needham
Strong attendance policies and a willingness to sign up for the medium term mean law firms are becoming standout tenants.
Tax, Cannabis, Administrative/Regulatory
Cannabis change will slash federal tax take
By Craig Anderson
Under current arrangements, cannabis companies cannot take deductions for standard business expenses, leaving some businesses spending as much as 90% of thei...
Columns
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...
Intellectual Property
Appeals Court decision makes it easier to preclude enforcement of patent rights
By Dariush Adli
The Federal Circuit Court of Appeal has issued a significant ruling in Luv n’ Care, Ltd. v. Laurain, which clarifies that indi...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
California Court of Appeal clarifies elements of damages recoverable in trade secret misappropriation cases
By Steven M. Zadravecz , Randall E. Kay
In a case of first impression, the California Court of Appeal decided a novel issue related to the type of damages that are re...
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.
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JAMS neutral reflects on her career, what inspires her and what brought her back to JAMS after 20 years on the bench
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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
Government
City of San Jose v. Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
Because pension benefits were an established debt that did not trigger the constitutional debt limitation, city was not required to seek voter approval for bonds financing the benefits.
Attorneys, Civil Procedure
Douglas Pell v. Amy Nunez
Law student failed to state a cognizable deprivation of rights under federal law because State Bar's action was merely advisory and without legal significance until approved by California...
Constitutional Law, Municipal Law
Diamond S.J. Enterprise, Inc., DBA S. J. Live v. City of San Jose
Nightclub's facial attack on San Jose nuisance ordinances failed because the challenged provisions did not give city officials unbridled discretion that created a risk of censorship.
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...