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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
In re X.G.: A juvenile court erred by concluding it had to impose full restitution because no co-offenders were before the court. WIC § 730.6 required consideration of whether X.G.’s percentage of responsibility justified a reduced award. www.dailyjournal.com/dar/286119-in-…
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Judge Michael J. Popkins spent 35 years as a public defender. Now, he draws on that experience to help attorneys find common ground in felony cases. Read how five decades in criminal law shape his approach on the bench: ow.ly/cFir50ZTaFX
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Judge Evan P. Kirvin finds inspiration in Gandalf: wisdom, fairness and knowing when to be stern. Now he’s bringing that perspective to a new challenge in civil court. www.dailyjournal.com/judicial_profi… #JudicialProfile #CaliforniaCourts
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor spent decades watching judges make consequential decisions. Taking the bench revealed what she couldn’t see: the weight judges carry home. Read her profile: www.dailyjournal.com/judicial_profi… #JudicialProfile #CaliforniaLaw
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Judge Brad Weinreb can plan the court’s week on Thursday and see it unravel by Monday. His role overseeing Vista offers a look at what it takes to keep a busy courthouse moving. www.dailyjournal.com/judicial_profi… #JudicialProfile #CaliforniaCou
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A required background check doesn’t necessarily authorize an employer to use everything it reveals. In A.S. v. LAUSD, the court held LAUSD could not deny employment based on expunged misdemeanors that no law made disqualifying. ow.ly/3R9Y50ZQNjv
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Must a defendant make a prima facie Batson/Wheeler showing to obtain a prosecutor’s jury selection notes under PC 1054.9? Montes v. Superior Court (People) says no—the request shifts the burden to the prosecution to show good cause for shielding them. ow.ly/GQam50ZQm2G
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Does the “entry fiction” doctrine apply to noncitizens found far from the border, long after entry? The Ninth Circuit’s Padilla v. ICE decision says due process protections still matter. Read the analysis: www.dailyjournal.com/dar/286058-pad…
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Can courts require a prosecution-retained mental health exam for pretrial diversion? The Court of Appeal in People v. Superior Court (Jackson) said no—requesting diversion under § 1001.36 doesn’t put mental state “in issue.” Details: ow.ly/q1sN50ZPlla #MentalHealthDiversion
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
People v. Williams: The Court of Appeal held that one statistic was insufficient to support a charging-based Racial Justice Act claim because it did not permit comparison with similarly situated non-minority defendants. www.dailyjournal.com/dar/286045-peo… #RacialJusticeAct
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A “No Drama Llama” near Commissioner Dennis F. Hernandez’s bench reflects his approach to family court: stay calm and identify the real dispute. “What is the real conflict here that needs to be resolved?” Read the profile: www.dailyjournal.com/judicial_profi…
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Which CCP § 998 offer controls when a plaintiff makes several? In Meehan v. Aguirre, the Court of Appeal adopted the “last offer” rule: the final valid, unrevoked offer controlled whether the plaintiff was entitled to § 998 benefits. www.dailyjournal.com/dar/286038-mee…
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A superior court clerk rejected a timely administrative appeal because the agency decision wasn’t attached. In Sakach v. County of Marin, the court held Gov. Code § 53069.4 requires no such attachment, so the original notice should not have been rejected. ow.ly/nzev50ZO4R7
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Allegations that Korean automakers shipped thousands of U.S.-specific vehicles to and through California supported purposeful availment and direction. The personal-jurisdiction dismissal was reversed and remanded. ow.ly/yGyp50ZNARG #PersonalJurisdiction
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Judge Dean Hansell thought he would spend a few years in family law before moving to civil. A decade later, he is still there by choice. Read the profile: www.dailyjournal.com/judicial_profi… #JudicialProfile #FamilyLaw #CaliforniaLaw
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Can editing and juxtaposition create defamation by implication? In Schneider v. Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., the court found Quiet on Set and its trailer could not reasonably be understood to accuse Dan Schneider of child abuse. Anti-SLAPP denial reversed. Read more: ow.ly/jobM50ZMLfc
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Can CRD investigate a FEHA complaint when the employee lived and worked outside California? The court held that CRD could investigate the claims’ California connections before determining whether FEHA ultimately applied. ow.ly/qn4250ZMnxh
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“I wear my patience cap every day.” Commissioner LaTonya S. Hadnot Prioleau explains why patience matters in traffic court, where many defendants represent themselves—and why she’s happy to “stay in my lane.” www.dailyjournal.com/judicial_profi…
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The Ninth Circuit vacated an injunction blocking enforcement of the NCAA’s Five-Year Rule against Noah Blythe. The rule is subject to antitrust scrutiny, but Blythe failed to show its anticompetitive effects in the relevant market. ow.ly/fbHc50ZLGOg #NCAAAntitrust #ShermanAct #NinthCircuit
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
People v. Solis: At a PC § 1172.6 evidentiary hearing, the trial judge may infer from circumstantial evidence that a petitioner was the actual killer. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt does not require certainty. www.dailyjournal.com/dar/286007-peo… #PC11726
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Can a millionaire qualify as “indigent” for a $31M appellate bond? Guzman v. Superior Court (Wigle) says CCP § 995.240 has no absolute wealth threshold. Indigency is relative to the financial burden imposed. www.dailyjournal.com/dar/285996-guz… #CCP995240
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
A federal lawsuit challenges California’s AB 2624 as violating the First Amendment. What does the complaint allege? Read more: www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394... #FirstAmendment
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
When did the limitations period begin in Godshall v. Peterson? The Court of Appeal held the evidence did not establish as a matter of law when appreciable harm from the alleged medical negligence manifested, leaving triable issues. www.dailyjournal.com/dar/285986-god…
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Must a trial court use a set formula for noneconomic victim restitution? People v. Castillo says no—any rational method to make the victim whole is allowed. One family member’s award was vacated for lack of supporting facts. Details: ow.ly/IGhz50ZIt2a
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
A defendant convicted of second degree murder was ineligible for Penal Code § 1172.6 resentencing where the jury necessarily found he personally harbored malice, either as the perpetrator or a direct aider and abettor. Court’s analysis: www.dailyjournal.com/dar/285979-peo…
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Attorney Atticus Wegman got a cease-and-desist over his own name — and it led to a lawsuit over a nationwide unlicensed referral scheme. On the latest Kabateck & Karnikian: Off the Record, Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian break it down. Full episode: ow.ly/xZhr50ZHvUT
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
An indigent post-conviction litigant who alleges a plausible violation of California’s Racial Justice Act is entitled to appointed counsel. The Court of Appeal held this is a minimal pleading requirement—not a prima facie showing. Analysis: www.dailyjournal.com/dar/285970-in-…
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Utility companies push wildfire liability overhaul in Sacramento. Brian Kabateck & Shant Karnikian break down the asks and who pays. Watch the latest episode of Kabateck & Karnikian: Off the Record: ow.ly/hOW250ZGPfv
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
In Buchheim v. Anaya, unexplained assertions that a debt remained unpaid did not create a factual dispute where objective, undisputed escrow evidence showed repayment. Summary judgment affirmed. www.dailyjournal.com/dar/285948-buc…
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Can a $1.5M stipulated judgment enforce a $450K settlement? In Lakeshore Investment LLC v. Now Solutions, Inc., the court held the liquidated damages provision was an unenforceable penalty. Judge Wiley dissented, citing Civil Code § 1671. ow.ly/pcin50ZFpBp
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The WCAB could not equitably toll former Labor Code § 5909’s 60-day deadline due to administrative delay, the Court of Appeal held. The petition was denied by operation of law when the deadline expired. ow.ly/7Fas50ZEYm1
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
SDNY and the SEC are probing intercompany loans from Mark Walter's insurance companies — reportedly grown from ~$1B to $16-17B. Kabateck & Karnikian preview the story on Off the Record: tinyurl.com/otr-episode-13
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The Ninth Circuit held that a plaintiff who discovers a basis for EFAA-covered claims during arbitration may elect to end arbitration and proceed in court. Judge Rawlinson dissented. www.dailyjournal.com/dar/285922-din… #EFAA #NinthCircuit
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Daily Journal proudly supports Inglewood Child Development Center. "You can't learn if you're hungry or your shoes hurt." Dr. Joanna Clifton shares more: ow.ly/Vtyl50ZB8VY
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
A Subchapter V debtor deducted distributions covering its owner’s taxes on pass-through income. The court affirmed, holding § 1191(d) turns on whether the expense is reasonably necessary to operate the business. www.dailyjournal.com/dar/285916-in-… #SubchapterV
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
A plea form warning of deportation did not establish that Angela Hernandez meaningfully understood the immigration consequences of her plea, the California Supreme Court held. The Court ordered her convictions vacated under Penal Code § 1473.7. Read more: ow.ly/jxQH50ZzC2Y
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Mark your calendar, August 19. The Daily Journal's Top 40 Under 40 returns, honoring the best California lawyers under 40 who are setting new standards of excellence. Subscribe to the Daily Journal today for access. dailyjournal.com/dj_subscriptions/n…
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
An unsuccessful surgery does not, by itself, start the medical malpractice limitations period. The court found factual questions remained about when the plaintiff knew or should have known the surgery caused her continued symptoms. Click for the court's analysis: ow.ly/u3wb50Zz84w
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
California superior courts must provide indigent litigants, upon request, access to an official verbatim record—even by electronic recording if an official court reporter is unavailable, the court held. Read the analysis: ow.ly/9IYq50ZyCgO
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
For Christine Kurek, mediation is about more than settling a case. Drawing on three decades of legal experience, she focuses on understanding what parties need to move forward and finding the “key to resolution.” Read more at the link. ow.ly/9QzX50ZyfPg
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
California's SB 574 would set new rules for how lawyers, judges, and arbitrators handle AI in practice. Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian get into what the bill reaches — from client data to arbitration. Full episode has more. ow.ly/1WIy50Zxca0
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Can unsupported claims of judicial bias in an appellate brief amount to contempt? In A Company Hungary KFT v. Bespalov, the Court of Appeal affirmed a $1,000 fine for repeated, baseless bias accusations. Read more: www.dailyjournal.com/dar/285864-a-c… #LegalEthics
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Court finds employer’s arbitration scheme unfair: In Cluck v. GEO Secure Services, two onboarding agreements had to be read together, creating a one-sided process that was ruled unconscionable. See the court’s analysis: www.dailyjournal.com/dar/285856-clu…
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Judge Carmen Snuggs-Spraggins says the struggles she faced as a student continue to shape how she approaches accountability, fairness, and the people who appear before her. Her judicial profile offers a closer look at that philosophy: www.dailyjournal.com/judicial_profi…
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
"What do you need to learn?" That annual question drives Judge John R. Zitny's approach to judicial education. His commitment to practical training, thoughtful use of AI, and empathy on the bench offers a closer look at the mindset behind his courtroom. Read more: ow.ly/YuzE50Zvf8N
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The Ninth Circuit held that 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), not § 1225(b)(2)(A), governs detention of unadmitted immigrants arrested inside the United States, preserving eligibility for bond hearings. Court analysis: www.dailyjournal.com/dar/285837-rod…
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The Ninth Circuit ruled that conversion is a strict liability tort under California law, allowing defendants to pursue equitable indemnity against allegedly negligent cotortfeasors. Summary judgment was reversed and the case remanded. ow.ly/vpvv50ZuvFK
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Can a defendant challenge a sealed search warrant affidavit based on confidential informant info? In People v. Vasquez, the Court of Appeal upheld Hobbs in camera review, confirming probable cause and protecting informant identities. Read more: ow.ly/rB5w50Zu1Kl
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The Inglewood Unified School District Early Education Department needs your help. We are conducting a diaper, blanket and food drive for +500 preschoolers impacted by food and shelter shortages. Help our kids realize their potential. Donate now! www.donorschoose.org/dr-cliftons-ho…
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Daily Journal @dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Judge Julian Recana traded decades of criminal law for one of Norwalk's busiest civil dockets. His willingness to admit what he didn't know, put in the work, and keep learning makes for an insightful look at life on the bench. ow.ly/Fiof50ZtFai
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