A practical overview of how the California Rules of Professional Conduct influence a legal malpractice trial
By Marshall R. Cole
Disciplinary consequences of a violation of California's Racial Justice Act
By Mark L. Tuft
When is it time to quit? Aging boomers hold on despite the malpractice risks
By Jason E. Fellner, Farah Khaled
State Bar & Bar Associations
Navigating the State Bar complaint process from start to finish
By James I. Ham
Technology, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Take note regarding the use of notetakers
By David M. Majchrzak
Don't get caught flat-footed when it comes to CTAPP
By Joel A. Osman, Catherine Macan
Eileen C. Moore, a former Vietnam combat nurse, laments the renaming of Fort Moore back to Fort Benning, stripping Vietnam vet...
U.S. Supreme Court, Class Action, Civil Procedure
Supreme Court grants certiorari on important class certification standards
By Amit Rana, Antonia I. Stabile
The Supreme Court will decide if a federal court can certify a Rule 23(b)(3) damages class when some members lack Article III ...
Guide to Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Appellate Practice
Look out below! Fabulous footnotes
By Benjamin G. Shatz, Andrew M. Beshai
Footnotes in Supreme Court decisions play a crucial role in shaping legal precedent, revealing the justices' internal dynamics...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
The transformative power of apology in conflict resolution
By Leonid M. Zilberman
A sincere apology can help parties move beyond entrenched positions, rebuild trust, and open communication channels, often lea...
Labor/Employment, Corporate
Trump vs. DEI: executive orders ignite workplace legal battle
By Mae Alberto
As corporate giants dismantle DEI programs, the workplace braces for a legal storm of uncertainty.
Highlighting the ethical responsibilities of criminal defense attorneys, especially their duty to balance client representatio...
Judges and Judiciary
The true scandal isn't just the shooting - it's the judge's daily drinking
By Baruch C. Cohen
Judge Jeffrey Ferguson's killing of his wife is horrific, but more shocking is the fact that for years he presided over cases ...
Insurance, Entertainment & Sports
Deion Sanders' game-changing play: Disability insurance in college sports
By Frank N. Darras
Coach Deion Sanders' decision to purchase permanent total disability insurance for his players ahead of the 2024 Alamo Bowl un...
U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment
EEOC and DOJ oppose heightened standard in 'reverse discrimination' cases
By Juan C. Enjamio, Veronica A. Torrejón
The U.S. Supreme Court heard ...
Labor/Employment, Consumer Law
Direct-to-consumer prescription drug programs: Plan sponsors beware!
By Mary E. Powell
In 2024, Eli Lilly launched LillyDirect, a direct-to-consumer platform providing affordable access to various drugs, bypassing...
Gerald saw the growing demand for big and tall sizes in fashion, persuading manufacturers to produce small lots of larger size...
I filed an appeal challenging the Dec. 30 ruling in the ...
LA Fires, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation, time and the law of rebuilding Los Angeles
By Howard B. Miller
Rebuilding Los Angeles by 2028 is a legal test, with disputes risking delays; swift mediation and coordinated legal action are...
Appellate Practice
Motions matter in the court of appeal too, so here are 10 tips
By Tracie L. Brown, Ben Feuer
Motions in California appellate courts, governed by Rule 8.54, play a crucial role in determining the course and outcome of ap...
Constitutional Law
Navigating the Interstate Carry Reciprocity Act: What it means for gun owners and states without reciprocity
By William Slomanson
Rep. Richard Hudson and 120 colleagues introduced H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, aiming to recog...
LA Fires
How Legal Aid can help rebuild lives after disaster
By Yvonne Mariajimenez, Mara Cohen
The January wildfires in Los Angeles County were a historic disaster, and NLSLA is providing critical legal aid to help vulner...
Technology
Artificial intelligence in law: Tools and strategies for 2025
By George Brandon
AI has evolved from a luxury to an essential competitive advantage for forward-thinking law firms in 2025--revolutionizing leg...
Health Care & Hospital Law, Administrative/Regulatory
NIH 15% cap cuts costs, but potentially threatens cutting-edge research
By John H. Minan
The NIH's 15% cap on indirect costs for research grants has sparked legal challenges, with states arguing it disrupts critical...
Wills, Estates & Trusts, Family
Protecting separate property claims in complex asset cases
By Mara Berke
Effective estate planning requires a clear understanding of community vs. separate property to avoid unintended transmutation,...
In 2025, life science IPOs and M&As are set to rise, with more mature companies entering the market and a friendlier regul...
Consumer Protection Law
Regulatory reset: Trump administration's efforts to reshape the CFPB
By A.J. Dhaliwal, Mehul Madia
Companies celebrating a potential regulatory retreat from the CFPB should beware: state regulators could step into the void, p...
Technology, Admiralty/Maritime
US Coast Guard's final rule on cybersecurity: What maritime operators need to know
By Andrew R. Lee, James A. Kearns
US-flag vessels and marine facilities must follow new Coast Guard cybersecurity rules, including appointing a cybersecurity ...
Court rules that thumbs up emoji established acceptance of a contract.