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Join Los Angeles Partner David L. Fleck at the National Notary Association’s annual conference in Las Vegas June 8-10! Mr. Fleck will be a panelist in a discussion titled, “Imposter Syndrome: The Critical Role of Notaries in Protecting Against Fraud,” taking place...

Los Angeles Associate Ellarie K. Reem secured a significant win for one of our Real Estate clients in a matter involving a plaintiff who alleged that our client had breached a contract to sell her home to him. Ms. Reem successfully argued that the...

In this legal insight, Los Angeles Associate Patrick E. Babajanian uses Degala v. John Stewart Co. (2023) 88 Cal.App.5th 158, to demonstrate how the Privette doctrine and Hooker exception remain strong law in California, and to highlight the importance of clearly delineating and apportioning responsibility for job site...

Los Angeles Associate Hannah L. Ellenhorn’s excellent oral argument skills secured a dismissal in a negligence action brought against our client, USA Boxing. The plaintiff filed the claim after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a sanctioned fight. In a unanimous...

Alfred M. De La Cruz, San Diego Managing Partner and leader of the Employment Law team, was recently interviewed on the labor and employment legal landscape by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Los Angeles Partner Geoffrey R. Plowden and San Diego Associate Sheila M. Templeton secured a favorable verdict for our clients, a city and its police department, in a case centered around an officer-involved shooting. On the date of the incident, the plaintiff made numerous...

Congratulations to Los Angeles Partner Roya H. Fohrer, who has been selected as a Top 25 Financial Services and Insurance Attorney of 2025 by Attorney Intel. This award recognizes attorneys for their versatility, legal acumen, and commitment to serving clients across...

In a significant development for California personal injury defense, a Court of Appeal’s decision has provided further clarification on the application of the collateral source rule, particularly concerning a plaintiff’s eligibility for Medicare and claims for future medical damages. The...

Manning Kass, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Spile, Leff & Goor, LLP (SL&G), an AV-rated California law firm with a longstanding reputation in real estate and professional liability defense. This integration significantly...

This past month, Los Angeles Partner Trisha E. Newman earned the certified Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional credential through the Internal Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). As an AI Governance Professional, Ms. Newman is tasked with the critical responsibility of evaluating AI, integrating...

In a 5-4 decision issued on April 2, 2025, in Medical Marijuana, Inc., et al. v. Horn, 23-365, the U.S. Supreme Court held that “a plaintiff may seek treble damages for business or property loss even if the loss resulted from...

General Counsel David R. Ruiz and Los Angeles Partner Lynn L. Carpenter recently prevailed against a claim of wrongful death in the custody of our clients, a public entity. Mr. Ruiz and Ms. Carpenter successfully argued that statutory immunity applied as to all of...