GUEST COLUMNS
Friday, January 30, 2026
Desegregation is not discrimination: Why the lawsuit against LAUSD distorts history, law and justice
The lawsuit claiming LAUSD's desegregation policies "harm white students" isn't just a misreading of the law--it's a distortion of constitutional history and civil rights jurisprudence.
Annual reporting isn't what it used to be--find out what's required and avoid an unpleasant surprise that could put your license at risk.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Lululemon is now tackling dupe culture on two fronts--challenging lookalikes in court while using a new trademark strategy to curb how competitors talk about them online.
As parents let teens ride solo in autonomous vehicles, the real legal question isn't rule-breaking--it's whether companies can avoid responsibility when they knowingly allow foreseeable risks.
Monday, January 26, 2026
Proposed federal evidence rule would require AI-Generated evidence to meet same standard as expert witnesses.
The California Supreme Court recognizes the public's right under the California Public Records Act to enforce proper public agency behavior.
Friday, January 23, 2026
In 2025, California courts and the Department of Insurance clarified that
"direct physical loss or damage" from fires and smoke--including invisible or
microscopic damage--can qualify for coverage under insurance policies, building
on the precedent set in Another Planet Entertainment v. Vigilant Insurance.
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis violated the
Fourth Amendment's ban on unreasonable seizures, yet federal doctrines like
qualified immunity and the fading Bivens remedy leave victims without
real redress.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Trump administration's most consequential norm-breaking act may be its sidelining of senior JAG officers and targeting of Senator Mark Kelly for restating the bedrock rule that service members must obey only lawful orders.
McConaughey is trademarking 'Alright, alright, alright'--and himself--to fight AI deepfakes before they fight him.
Friday, January 16, 2026
For Iranians, U.S. foreign policy isn't just unpredictable--it's dangerous, as shifting statements and unclear signals from Washington can raise hopes, trigger crackdowns and leave people vulnerable.
While FEHA already provides for fee recovery, an offer to compromise remains a powerful, underutilized tool that can bolster plaintiffs' leverage, efficiency and positioning throughout litigation.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
A series of antitrust defeats has left the NCAA unable to enforce its own eligibility rules, fueling a bidding war for top athletes that threatens to destroy non-revenue sports programs. Federal legislation may be the only way to preserve college athletics.
As multimillion-dollar payouts for police violence, infrastructure failures and civil rights violations surge, California's public liability funds are straining under risks their original designs never envisioned.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Federal contractors are supposed to give hiring preferences to veterans, but the Department of Labor lets them off the hook.
After years of attempts, California has amended the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act to let judges lower the evidentiary bar in cases involving spoliation.
Friday, January 9, 2026
The Trump administration is already deploying GenAI to second-guess physicians' determinations of medical necessity for seniors' treatments, shifting Medicare toward cost-driven care over clinician judgment.
California's 2026 carryout bag law closes the thick plastic loophole but still relies on outdated material categories instead of lifecycle performance metrics to guide sustainable packaging policy.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
California's bail system crisis isn't the result of recent reforms--it stems from courts refusing to follow constitutional requirements that have existed since 1849.
Netflix's $72 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery tests the limits of antitrust enforcement in the streaming era--and reveals how media giants are adapting to regulatory scrutiny.
Monday, January 5, 2026
Friday, January 2, 2026
Alford and Pena expose a
split over emergency takings: One court says the Fifth Amendment always
requires compensation, the other leans on history, leaving the Supreme Court to
resolve the clash.
As states wage an escalating redistricting arms race, the only way to stop politicians from handpicking their voters is a national ban on partisan gerrymandering that puts independent mapmakers -- not self-interested lawmakers--in charge.
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Friday, January 30, 2026 |
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| The settlement requires expanded inspections and enforcement protocols for rental housing affected by wildfire debris. The deal follows the Eaton Fire and clarifies landlords' remediation duties under new state law. | |
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Friday, January 30, 2026 |
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| Insurance industry representatives told California lawmakers that the FAIR Plan is becoming the default option for too many homeowners, warning that low rates and loose eligibility are driving explosive growth and threatening the plan's long-term stability. | |
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Friday, January 30, 2026 |
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| If you're wondering how to keep yourself financially on track in the face of these competing demands, the following strategies may help. | |
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Friday, January 30, 2026 |
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| Brixton Capital purchased The Quad at Whittier | |
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 |
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| Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify Feb. 9 as the first jury trial over alleged addictive social media design moves forward, with a Los Angeles judge urging efficiency while resolving scheduling, evidentiary and jury logistics. | |
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 |
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| The effects of lowering rates beyond a level that is appropriate for the economy are complicated, and not entirely positive. | |
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 |
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| Corporate legal leaders from Robinhood, Coherent, Peloton, and Edward Jones said U.S. regulatory uncertainty is slowing blockchain and digital asset innovation, particularly in areas such as tokenization, payments, and market infrastructure, while Europe moves ahead. | |
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Monday, January 26, 2026 |
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| Ian Rambarran assumes operational leadership of the San Diego-based law firm as founder John Klinedinst focuses on strategy and growth. | |
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Monday, January 26, 2026 |
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| California faces a half-dozen existential issues that threaten the state's future economic and social wellbeing, and they have persistently defied attempts to resolve them over the last 25 years. | |
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Monday, January 26, 2026 |
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| A Los Angeles judge questioned whether Pasadena's anticipatory breach claims against UCLA fit the Rose Bowl agreement's narrow arbitration clause, taking under submission whether the dispute belongs in court or arbitration. | |
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Friday, January 23, 2026 |
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| Bradfield Biggers, who is heading the LA office, advises creators, investors and companies across entertainment, technology and finance, with a practice focused on cross-border music catalog acquisitions, film and television financing, interactive media transactions and corporate governance. | |
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Friday, January 23, 2026 |
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| Google urged Judge Richard Seeborg to decertify a privacy class after a $425 million verdict, arguing the lead plaintiff's testimony undermines the claim that users uniformly found the data collection highly offensive, the applicable legal standard. | |
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Friday, January 23, 2026 |
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| A surge of anti-government protests swept Iran this month, leading to civilian casualties and prompting President Donald Trump to hint that he was considering military intervention. Somehow, it was also a betting opportunity. | |
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026 |
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| Millions of borrowers who are in default on their student loans got a reprieve Friday: The government said it would delay aggressive efforts to collect on the debt, including seizing funds from paychecks and income tax refunds. | |
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General News
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 |
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| A San Francisco developer and its former law firm are locked in a complex legal battle involving lawsuits in two counties, sanctions motions, and claims of malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, and unfair competition. Visiting Judge Harold Kahn recently denied motions to quash and for sanctions, keeping the San Francisco case alive. | |
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026 |
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| Jacob Payne was confined for over a decade as a sexually violent predator, but federal court says he cannot relitigate arguments already addressed in state court, despite a jury ultimately releasing him. | |
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Friday, January 16, 2026 |
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| When the broader housing market feels unpredictable, homeowners may look to refresh their current home instead of relocating. | |
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Friday, January 16, 2026 |
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| A geochemist testifying for Prologis in a lawsuit over a 2021 "rotten egg" odor in Carson told jurors the smell came from disturbed channel sediments--not a warehouse fire. Plaintiffs challenged his conclusions and compensation during cross-examination. | |
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Friday, January 16, 2026 |
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| The petition seeks to compel Wolfire Games to comply with an arbitrator-issued subpoena, testing statutory changes that expanded arbitrators' authority to obtain third-party discovery. | |
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 |
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| Plaintiffs' attorneys are seeking court approval of a $100 million settlement resolving securities claims that PG&E misled investors about its wildfire safety practices, following a sharp stock decline tied to major California fires. | |
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 |
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| AB 1554 would pave the way for sweeping changes to how wildfire losses are paid, based on a state report due this spring. | |
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 |
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| Most Americans say they have a financial resolution for 2026, according to a survey from the investment firm Vanguard, even though about three-quarters conceded that they fell short of their saving and spending goals last year. | |
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Monday, January 12, 2026 |
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| A subset of autonomous car users recognized that taxis devoid of strangers could offer an even more revolutionary service: chauffeuring teens and tweens in place of their harried parents. | |
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Monday, January 12, 2026 |
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| A California appeals court ruled Amazon Flex last-mile drivers are transportation workers under federal law, exempting them from mandatory arbitration and strengthening wage law protections for gig delivery drivers statewide. | |
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Friday, January 30, 2026 |
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| More than 30 physicians, public health organizations argue youth plaintiffs face measurable harms from fossil fuel policies | |
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 |
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| The lawsuit accuses U.S. Border Patrol agents of making unconstitutional stops and arrests in the Central Valley. | |
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Monday, January 26, 2026 |
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| On Friday, Darren Walker, 66, was named president and CEO of Anonymous Content. | |
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Friday, January 23, 2026 |
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| After Snap settles one teen's case on the eve of first bellwether trial, Los Angeles judge imposes juror anonymity and evidentiary limits shaping upcoming social media addiction litigation. | |
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026 |
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| U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers denied OpenAI's motion for summary judgment in Elon Musk's lawsuit, clearing the way for a trial in late April over allegations he was misled about the company's nonprofit status. | |
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General News
Friday, January 16, 2026 |
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| The state told a divided 9th Circuit panel that its Age-Appropriate Design Code Act is a business regulation aimed at protecting children, not a content-based restriction triggering heightened First Amendment scrutiny. | |
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 |
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| A court-appointed monitor testified that Los Angeles failed to provide complete, verifiable data required under a federal homelessness settlement, as city officials defended their reporting methods during heated contempt hearings. | |
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General News
Monday, January 12, 2026 |
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| A Los Angeles judge said she will limit discovery into Southern California Edison's rate base and executive compensation, questioning its relevance to Eaton Fire claims while allowing targeted production tied to transmission assets. | |