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Can a record label's public disclosure of plaintiffs' identities support a doxing claim when the plaintiffs filed under ...
10/10/2026

Can a record label's public disclosure of plaintiffs' identities support a doxing claim when the plaintiffs filed under pseudonyms but never obtained permission to proceed anonymously?

In Luna v. Top Dawg Entertainment, the appellate court reversed the denial of an anti-SLAPP motion, holding that TDE's press release addressed an issue of public interest and was protected by the fair report privilege under Civil Code section 47(d). The court also noted that plaintiffs had never moved for permission to proceed pseudonymously.

Read the court's analysis: https://www.dailyjournal.com/dar/286146-luna-v-top-dawg-entertainment

A single word of encouragement can make a difference in a child's life. San Diego County Superior Court Judge Lilys D. M...
10/09/2026

A single word of encouragement can make a difference in a child's life. San Diego County Superior Court Judge Lilys D. McCoy brings that belief into juvenile dependency court, where compassion, patience and difficult decisions go hand in hand.

Read how her mother's lessons continue to shape her approach to children and families facing uncertain futures.
https://www.dailyjournal.com/judicial_profiles/11094

In People v. Jimenez, the court affirmed the denial of a Racial Justice Act motion challenging a robbery-murder special ...
10/08/2026

In People v. Jimenez, the court affirmed the denial of a Racial Justice Act motion challenging a robbery-murder special circumstance.

Although the defendant made a prima facie showing that he was charged with a more serious offense than similarly situated white defendants, his evidence did not show that prosecutors more frequently sought or obtained convictions for more serious offenses against people who shared his race.

Read the court’s analysis: https://www.dailyjournal.com/dar/286142-people-v-jimenez

10/07/2026

How fast can you prepare for trial? In Berkeley Law's flash trial competition, teams go from knowing nothing about a case to delivering opening statements in about an hour. Spencer Pahlke of Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger tells Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian why the format is "a great way for folks to realize that you don't have to spend forever on this stuff." In the latest episode of Kabateck & Karnikian: Off the Record, they also cover how competitors used AI for the first time and whether lawyers over-litigate their cases. Watch the full episode: https://ow.ly/AR2O50ZVbHF

“You don't get upset. You don't get rattled. You know there's a way to figure this out.”San Diego County Superior Court ...
10/07/2026

“You don't get upset. You don't get rattled. You know there's a way to figure this out.”

San Diego County Superior Court Judge Matthew C. Braner describes judging as finding a rhythm: drawing on experience, staying engaged and trusting the process even when the answer isn’t immediately clear.

Now on the civil bench after handling nearly every assignment on the court, Braner discusses what keeps the work challenging, why lawyers can change his mind and the value of lowering the temperature when cases become especially contentious.

Read the full judicial profile: https://www.dailyjournal.com/judicial_profiles/11093

After helping determine how many judges San Diego’s civil courts needed, Judge Michael T. Smyth now manages roughly 1,40...
10/06/2026

After helping determine how many judges San Diego’s civil courts needed, Judge Michael T. Smyth now manages roughly 1,400 cases—and acknowledges he underestimated the workload.

The former presiding judge discusses the perspective he gained once he entered civil court himself, why he still studies for the job after more than two decades on the bench, and the courtroom environment he hopes attorneys encounter.

Read the full judicial profile: https://www.dailyjournal.com/judicial_profiles/11092

A juvenile court must consider whether the circumstances justify reducing a minor’s restitution obligation based on the ...
10/01/2026

A juvenile court must consider whether the circumstances justify reducing a minor’s restitution obligation based on the minor’s percentage of responsibility.

In In re X.G., the court ordered X.G. to pay the full restitution amount because no other co-offenders were before the court. The appellate court reversed, concluding the juvenile court failed to recognize the full scope of its discretion under Welfare and Institutions Code section 730.6.

Read the court’s analysis: https://www.dailyjournal.com/dar/286119-in-re-x-g

After five decades in criminal law, Judge Michael J. Popkins knows when a case may need a nudge toward resolution.In his...
09/30/2026

After five decades in criminal law, Judge Michael J. Popkins knows when a case may need a nudge toward resolution.

In his Chula Vista courtroom, that can mean weighing the strength of the case, a defendant’s history and the circumstances behind the offense while helping attorneys find common ground.

“After all that experience, you kind of learn what cases are worth.”

Read the full judicial profile for a closer look at how Popkins approaches felony cases, sentencing and fairness:
https://www.dailyjournal.com/judicial_profiles/11091

Judge Evan P. Kirvin keeps Gandalf in his chambers as a reminder of qualities he values on the bench: wisdom, fairness a...
09/29/2026

Judge Evan P. Kirvin keeps Gandalf in his chambers as a reminder of qualities he values on the bench: wisdom, fairness and knowing when to be stern.

Now, after 17 years largely in criminal court, Kirvin is navigating a new challenge—managing roughly 1,400 active civil cases while learning a new area of law.

His perspective on jury service, the rule of law and treating everyone in the courtroom with respect reveals what guides him through that transition.

Read the full judicial profile: https://www.dailyjournal.com/judicial_profiles/11090

For years, Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor watched judges make consequential decisions from counsel table. What she coul...
09/28/2026

For years, Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor watched judges make consequential decisions from counsel table. What she couldn’t see was what happened after they left the courtroom.

“It never occurred to me that the judge that I was watching might be having a stomachache, or might feel any anxiety, that they’re taking this home.”

Now on the San Diego County Superior Court bench, Thompson-Taylor has a different understanding of the responsibility behind every ruling.

Read the judicial profile: https://www.dailyjournal.com/judicial_profiles/11089

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