Legal News

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outcomes.

Updates on legal developments that affect our clients and the community, alongside recent results from the firm.

July 9, 2026Verdict

Verdict confirmed in policyholder bad faith matter

A Los Angeles jury returned a seven figure verdict for a family whose insurer denied a valid claim after a total loss.

After a three week trial, a Los Angeles County jury confirmed that the insurer had acted in bad faith by denying a valid claim following a total loss. The verdict holds the carrier accountable for the delay and the harm it caused the family. The result affirms what we tell every policyholder: a policy is a promise, and that promise is enforceable in court.

June 21, 2026Analysis

California Supreme Court tightens disclosure duties in consumer cases

The court clarified what a plaintiff must show to prove an omission actionable, reshaping how consumer cases are pleaded.

In a ruling issued this term, the California Supreme Court clarified the standard for proving an omission is actionable under consumer protection law. The decision reshapes how these matters are pleaded and evaluated. For plaintiffs, the opinion strengthens the need for clear evidence of a duty to disclose. For businesses, it offers a sharper line on what compliance must demonstrate. We are reviewing every active matter against this new framework.

May 15, 2026Development

New professional license review rules take effect in 2026

Streamlined review procedures and tighter response deadlines now apply before several California licensing boards.

Several California licensing boards have adopted streamlined review procedures that took effect this year. The changes include tighter deadlines for licensee responses and a revised standard for evidentiary submissions. Licensees facing review should prepare their submissions carefully and within the new windows. We are monitoring how the boards apply these rules in early decisions.

April 2, 2026Resolution

Settlement reached for family in catastrophic injury matter

A confidential settlement was reached ahead of trial for a client who suffered permanent injury in a collision.

We resolved a catastrophic injury matter on confidential terms ahead of trial. The client, who suffered permanent injury in a collision, will receive the resources needed for long term care and a stable future. The resolution was reached through careful preparation and a clear presentation of the harm. We are grateful for the trust the family placed in us.