California Wildfires

A Palisades Fire Attorney’s Perspective: Hearing the Sirens Again in Los Angeles

Oct 17, 2026 By Stephanie Thompson

I Got Part of the Story Wrong: The Team Behind California’s Wildfire Smoke Laws

Oct 06, 2026 By Chip Merlin

California’s Wildfire Smoke Laws Are Signed, and Survivors Drove Them There

Sep 30, 2026 By Chip Merlin

January 7, 2027: A Starting Point, Not a Universal Wildfire Insurance Deadline

Sep 25, 2026 By Daniel Veroff

Do Palisades and Eaton Fire Victims Really Have to File Suit by January 7, 2027?

Sep 25, 2026 By Derek Chaiken

Jake, Call the Lawyers! Los Angeles County Alleges a State Farm “Good Neighbor” Claims Scandal

Sep 06, 2026 By Chip Merlin

California Is About to Change the Rules for Wildfire Smoke Claims

Sep 03, 2026 By Chip Merlin

State Farm’s Wildfire Claim Playbook: The Rules Behind Smoke, Soot, Ash, and Valuation

Jul 28, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Pollock v. Federal: Nine Lessons for Palisades and Altadena Wildfire Smoke Claims

Jul 22, 2026 By Daniel Veroff

State Farm Wildfire Claims: When Do Repeated Complaints Become a Systemic Problem?

Jun 20, 2026 By Derek Chaiken

The Elephant in the Room: Why California Wildfire Claims Exams Miss the Real Story Behind Wrongful Conduct

May 06, 2026 By Chip Merlin

How Much Can You Spend If You Buy a Replacement Home After the Palisades or Eaton Fires?

Mar 06, 2026 By Derek Chaiken