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.
Labor/Employment, California Supreme Court
'Avoidable consequences' should apply to all FEHA claims
By JJ Johnston
The California Supreme Court's McGinnis ruling allowing damage reduction under the "avoidable consequences" doctrine ...
The Supreme Court may reconsider its 2004 ...
Corporate
Bribery busts take a backseat: Trump's FCPA shift puts cartels in the spotlight
By Stephanie Yonekura, Ann C. Kim
The Trump Administration's focus on cartels over corporate bribery signals a shift in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcemen...
LA Fires, Environmental & Energy
Environmental Protection Agency cuts threaten wildfire recovery efforts
By Brian Moskal
As California faces the aftermath of devastating wildfires like the Eaton and Palisades Fires, the state's recovery efforts ma...
Judges and Judiciary, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Why respecting the judiciary and rule of law is essential for a fair legal system
By Christopher Frost, John D. Maatta
Respect for the judiciary and the rule of law is crucial, as it ensures impartiality and integrity within the legal system, ev...
Technology, International Law, Data Privacy
The sun never sets on British surveillance: Will Apple's encryption hold the line?
By Don R. Dennis Jr.
The UK's push for Apple's encrypted data raises fears U.S. customers may face similar privacy breaches as governments and tech...
DEI, Corporate
Board diversity initiatives - the pendulum swings back
By Teresa L. Johnson, Anna Cardoso
Board diversity initiatives are rapidly declining as institutional investors and stock exchanges roll back policies amidst leg...
Normalizing Trump's crimes threatens democracy; accepting the election result doesn't mean accepting a man who undermines our ...
Tax, Family
Expiration of Trump tax cuts complicates alimony agreements
By Alphonse Provinziano
The 2025 expiration of key Trump tax cuts, like the SALT cap and business deductions, could raise taxes for high-income earne...
Litigation & Arbitration
The role of the NTSB in aircraft accident litigation
By Roger W. Clark
The crash of American Eagle Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk over the Potomac River underscores the importance of pilot trai...
Immigration, Civil Procedure
The roller coaster ride of immigration law stare decisis
By Sergio A. Perez, Delia L. Franco
Frequent shifts in immigration law stare decisis, driven by political changes, create inconsistent and unfair outcomes, unders...
Entertainment & Sports
How NIL complicates future economic damage claims in personal injury actions
By Shain Wasser, Camille Zuber
NIL compensation for college athletes complicates future economic damage claims in personal injury cases, as the speculative ...
Native Americans, Government
California's first Native American assemblymember champions historic tribal protection
By Dorothy Alther
From protecting Indigenous children to establishing the groundbreaking Feather Alert system, California Assemblymember James R...
Real Estate/Development, Administrative/Regulatory
Will AB 2347 be a boon or bust for tenants and landlords?
By Gregory Markow, Salvatore Padula
California's AB 2347 extends tenants' response time in unlawful detainer cases from 5 to 10 workdays, giving them more time to...
Government
Deja news: When Harry Truman bailed out the mayor of New York
By James Attridge
In 1950, President Truman intervened to help Mayor Bill O'Dwyer avoid prosecution for corruption by appointing him Ambassador ...
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's plan to solicit private donations to address homelessness tests the theory of trickle-down ...
Technology, Intellectual Property
Thomson Reuters v. Ross Intelligence: An artificial perspective
By Jeffrey Miles
Judge Stephanos Bibas's opinion in Thomson v. Ross holds that training an AI model using copyrighted material is prim...
Constitutional Law
SLAPP happy: The battle to protect press freedom and 1st Amendment rights
By John H. Minan
The rising threat to freedom of the press, fueled by self-censorship, SLAPP lawsuits, and meritless defamation claims, is exem...
Real Estate/Development, Administrative/Regulatory
Bad faith, big consequences: LA's housing denial gets the court's rejection
By Sheri L. Bonstelle, Matthew Hinks
On Jan. 30, 2025, Judge Curtis A. Kin ruled Los Angeles violated the Housing Accountability Act by denying a 50-unit Boyle Hei...
Technology, Judges and Judiciary
Judicial AI Task Force to release key guidance for California Courts on Feb. 21
By Yvonne Esperanza Campos
California's Judicial Council will receive a presentation on a model policy for the judicial use of generative AI, marking a ...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Corporate
Communicating in a crisis and tips for protecting communications when it matters most
By Desirée Moore, Katie Wright Morrone
During a crisis, involve legal counsel early, designate third parties as agents, protect work product, reassess privilege as ...
Tax
IRS Forms 1099 for lawsuit settlements often total 200% of the payment
By Robert W. Wood
When settling a lawsuit, it's crucial to consider the tax implications of the IRS Form 1099 issued, as it can affect your repo...
Environmental & Energy, Constitutional Law
A constitutional right to a healthy environment? Unpacking Held v. State
By Kelly W. Weil, Cailin M. Ruff
By focusing narrowly on state constitutional violations, Montana youth climate plaintiffs found a path through standing's ca...
Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Banking
New compliance obligations for client trust accounts: What attorneys and financial institutions need to know
By Steven Moawad, Jennifer Stalvey
The California State Bar has rolled out changes to how attorneys and banks must handle trust accounts, with new reporting requ...
Technology, Civil Litigation, Banking
Thriving in the NewLaw economy
By Francesca Castagnola