Michael Mugmon

On May 28, 2026, the California Supreme Court issued a significant decision in J.O. v. Superior Court of San Joaquin County, holding that courts may, in certain circumstances, look behind peremptory judicial disqualification...more On March 31, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a sanctions advisory titled Guidance on Sham Transactions and Sanctions Evasion (Guidance). ...more Seven months into President Donald Trump’s second administration, a new trade paradigm is emerging that presents challenges for everyone involved in bringing products into the United States. ...more On April 2, 2025, the Supreme Court significantly expanded the scope of injuries entitled to treble damages under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”).  The Supreme Court held in Medical Marijuana,...more