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08/20/2025

NIL Settlement Update: Class counsel for 646,000+ former college athletes in the $2.8B NCAA NIL settlement said they will ask a federal judge to bar class members from directing payments to third parties without tax disclosures. Attorneys warn some athletes may unknowingly sell claims for less than their tax liability. Judge Claudia Wilken previously denied a similar motion, citing procedural grounds. Counsel says the new motion will protect athletes from unexpected tax consequences while allowing sales of claims.

Read more: https://dailyjournal.com/articles/387156

08/19/2025

The California Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the SVPA's jury waiver process, applying rational basis review. The Court ruled there's no fundamental right to a specific advisement procedure. Read more on the Court’s equal protection analysis [subscription required]: https://ow.ly/a7qq50WIlHU

08/19/2025

When a defendant refused to come to court, Judge Sadler brought the court to him—literally. What followed in a cramped lockup hallway wasn’t just creative procedure—it was a case study in calm authority and courtroom control. See how Sadler navigates high-stakes cases, mental health crises, and a packed felony calendar. Full profile [subscription required]: https://ow.ly/teHh50WIlto

08/18/2025

She grew up in a town with one blinking light and a last name that turned heads—Weed. Now, Sacramento Superior Court Judge Shauna Franklin is known for her calm courtroom, deep empathy, and fearless grasp of the law. Her journey includes prosecuting armed robbers, building domestic violence courts, and surviving cancer. Her profile says the rest.

Read more [subscription required]: https://ow.ly/phAo50WHO98

08/18/2025

Innovation is reshaping how law firms work — from AI-enhanced case intake to cloud-powered collaboration, efficiency and client outcomes are on the rise. Discover why legal leaders must thoughtfully embrace these tools, rethink compensation structures, and uphold ethical standards. Featuring insights by Danny Abir, Managing Partner at Abir, Cohen, Treyzon & Salo LLP.

Click to read: https://ow.ly/89M450WHRSs

08/16/2025

After an 81-year-old buyer sued over a Maserati trade-in dispute and lost at trial, defendants sought nearly $490K in attorney and cost-of-proof fees. The trial court denied them, citing the unilateral fee provision in the elder abuse statute. The Court of Appeal reversed in part, holding CCP §2033.420 permits cost-of-proof fees despite that provision.

Read the court's reasoning [subscription required]: https://ow.ly/O5PZ50WGTUI

08/15/2025

What does horsemanship have to do with settlement conferences? For Commissioner Pamela A. Davis, it’s everything. After nearly 30 years on the bench, she’s rewriting how courtroom resolution works — with patience, trust, and a relentless belief in human connection.

She often stays past 5:30.
She rarely lets a case leave without closure.

Read why she’s become the “go-to” for getting cases settled [subscription required]: https://ow.ly/3HbP50WGGVq

08/15/2025

The California Supreme Court holds that wrongful-death claimants are not bound by a decedent’s arbitration agreement unless the claim falls within CCP §1295. Allegations of neglect at a skilled nursing facility—like those in Womack v. Silverscreen Healthcare—don’t meet that threshold.

Read more [subscription required]: https://ow.ly/4ZE650WGnnV

08/14/2025

The ravens outside Judge Zacky's courtroom never leave their nest. Inside, he presides over high-stakes felonies with equal vigilance — including the decades-long retrial of a police killing and post-conviction motions that test the edges of justice. Peek inside his chambers and courtroom style [subscription required]: https://ow.ly/MeK950WG7P5

08/14/2025

A veteran's PTSD-related struggles shouldn’t be ignored at sentencing. The Court of Appeal finds that the trial court misapplied by focusing on irrelevant factors and overlooking the defendant’s post-conviction progress. Case reversed and remanded.

Read the court's reasoning [subscription required]: https://ow.ly/YKgh50WG7mT

08/14/2025

When an employer fails to pay arbitration fees on time, do they lose the right to compel arbitration? The considers whether CCP §1281.98 is preempted by the , and what happens when the failure is inadvertent. Court remands for further findings.

Read more [subscription required]: https://ow.ly/SyRJ50WG6MX

08/13/2025

Lawyers handling Eaton and Palisades fire cases say more victims are dying from health problems caused by smoke and ash, adding to wrongful death claims. A recent medical study estimates 440 deaths from the January wildfires—far above the official 31. Attorneys say proving those deaths in court will require detailed medical evidence.

Read more: https://dailyjournal.com/articles/387072

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