Kabateck LLP managing partner Shant Karnikian was featured in the Inland Empire Law Weekly discussing two new California laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in October 2025 that protect consumers from misleading legal advertising and unethical practices. Senate Bill 37, signed October 11, allows Californians misled by unethical legal advertising
By Shant Karnikian Kabateck LLP has filed a nationwide class action complaint against Farmers Insurance following a disastrous data breach. The suit is brought on behalf of Plaintiff Harout Garabedian, and “all others similarly situated,” for current and future harms caused by a “massive and preventable” cyber attack that has
Our firm is advising Eaton Fire victims to proceed with extreme caution before accepting any offers from Southern California Edison’s newly announced Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program. While Edison promises quick payouts through their dual-track system, our legal team’s initial evaluation of the draft protocol raises serious red flags. The program
By Shant Karnikian How did we get around before rideshare apps? A time before a few taps on a smartphone could bring a ride to you in minutes, pay for it, and rate the driver with stars. Since exploding onto the scene about 15 years ago, ridesharing has completely reshaped
Warning to Wildfire Survivors: Why SCE’s New Program Could Shortchange You By Matthew P. French Seven months have passed since the destructive and deadly firestorm that left the picturesque Altadena and surrounding neighborhoods in ash and rubble. Southern California Edison (SCE) faces hundreds (and likely thousands) of mass tort lawsuits
A new class action lawsuit challenges ICE agents who are turning courtrooms into deportation ambush zones, violating fundamental due process rights. ICE agents across the country are systematically ambushing asylum seekers at immigration court hearings, creating an impossible choice that violates constitutional protections. A new class action lawsuit reveals how
New ruling on insurance coverage for smoke damage is a big win for wildfire victims By Shant Karnikian A Los Angeles judge recently ruled that the California FAIR Plan’s handling of smoke damage claims is unlawful—a landmark decision that could redefine insurance coverage standards for wildfire-related damage across the state.
A federal judge issues a 52-page ruling protecting constitutional rights and stopping illegal detention practices. In a significant victory for civil rights, a federal court in downtown Los Angeles has issued a comprehensive temporary restraining order against the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics, ruling that widespread ICE raids in Southern
Kabateck LLP is thrilled to announce that our Civil Action podcast is now featured on the Legal AF channel, part of the MeidasTouch Network. This exciting partnership represents our commitment to making complex legal issues accessible to the public through expert analysis and thoughtful commentary. Legal AF, led by executive
In their latest episode, Brian and John Kabateck dive into the House GOP’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill”—a sweeping package packed with food aid cuts, looser regulations, fossil fuel support, and headline-grabbing tax breaks like the no-tax-on-tips plan. The brothers also break down the bizarre scene in L.A. where Senator Alex