California and its neighbors remain no strangers to the ever-evolving world of insurance fraud. Regulators and insurers, armed with statutes and task forces, are stuck in a game lasting longer than Monopoly, a game of Whack-A-Mole with a wide variety
Vote to confirm our Justices!
In the upcoming election (Nov. 3, 2026), sixty-two California Court of Appeal Justices statewide will be on the ballot for retention elections as will two Supreme Court Justices (Groban and Evans). (See Ballotpedia’s CA Intermediate appellate court elections 2026 page
Royal Caribbean Settles Lawsuit with the Family of Passenger who Died After Being Served 33 Drinks
A settlement has been reached between Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and the estate of Michael Virgil, who died after being over served alcoholic drinks. The settlement was reached on January 8, 2026, just over a month after the lawsuit
Too Fast, Too Risky: What a Street Takeover Can Teach Employers About Workplace Investigations
By: Scott Prange and Lo Nelson
Seyfarth Synopsis: A recent federal court decision highlights the risks of disciplining an employee whose apparent policy violations may also constitute protected safety reporting. Employers should stress-test potentially conflicting policies and document the information,
Five Takeaways From My Webinar on California Employer Compliance and Litigation Defense
Earlier this month I presented a program for the Beverly Hills Bar Association titled “Defending Businesses to Minimize Litigation Exposure.” The material was built around the questions I get from business owners and HR teams every week: where is the
Can Police Arrest You for Asking If They Have Reasonable Suspicion?
Two Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies had already agreed my client was free to go to his room and sleep. Then he asked them one lawful question: “Do you have a reasonable, articulable suspicion of a crime?” Seconds later, he
“Garden-Variety” Emotional-Distress Award Can Be Worth Millions Of Dollars
Glick v. City of Los Angeles, 121 Cal. App. 5th 151 (2026)
Two male LAPD officers (Stephen Glick and Alfred Garcia) obtained a jury verdict for gender discrimination and retaliation after they were treated more harshly than their female partners
BRB Risk Jobs Board — Conflicts Attorney (Arnold & Porter)
In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to spotlight an open position at Arnold & Porter: “Conflicts Attorney” —
- Arnold & Porter is an international law firm with offices throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. The firm advises
Federal Court Applies De Novo Review, Awards ERISA Mental Health Benefits After Plan Fails to Delegate Discretion to Its Reviewer
In Doe v. The Signature Benefits Plan and the Disney Severance Pay Plan, No. SA CV 24-2230 DMG (DFMx), 2026 WL 2790684 (C.D. Cal. Sept. 17, 2026), Chief United States District Judge Dolly M. Gee, following a half-day bench
Man Missing After Going Overboard From the Carnival Panorama
A 56-year-old man reportedly jumped overboard from the Carnival Panorama this weekend while the ship was sailing back from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. As of Monday afternoon, September 21st, the U.S. Coast Guard is still searching for the man.
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