In honor of Selma Moidel Smith, who passed away at 106, we remember a brilliant lawyer, editor, composer, and dear friend whos...

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Can fairness justify judicial departure from settled law? In People v. Allen, the California Supreme Court will exami...

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The opportunity zone program is now permanent, and with new rural-focused incentives and stricter eligibility rules, recent re...

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In Wong Kim Ark, the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship for U.S.-born children of lawfully present immigrants...

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Mediating cases involving self-represented litigants requires a distinct approach grounded in clear communication, mutual resp...

When clients flinch at litigation costs and chase cheaper options, how can attorneys keep the case without cutting corners? Th...

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As large-scale layoffs continue across major employers, employees pursuing or considering disability claims must carefully nav...

Uber's latest RICO lawsuit -- framed as a fight against fraud but timed to push SB 371--shows that when most corporations lose...

Despite widespread assumptions about quick turnarounds and broad obligations, California's Public Records Act imposes far fewe...

Private equity's growing interest in college athletic programs -- highlighted by valuations like Texas at $2.38 billion and US...

A New Jersey township's effort to seize a 175-year-old family farm for affordable housing has triggered a clash between local ...