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Health Care & Hospital Law, Government, Business Law

Looking ahead at health care enforcement: Telehealth, Medicare Advantage and AI

Dec. 18, 2024
By Benjamin R. Barron, Bradley E. Marrett


Business Law


Business Law


Ethics/Professional Responsibility

The California State Bar's proposed Rule 8.4.2 would make civility enforceable, disciplining lawyers for uncivil behavior and...


Torts/Personal Injury, Government

ABC News' $15 million settlement of a weak defamation suit with Donald Trump, coupled with an apology, undermines press freedo...


Criminal, Civil Rights

Justice delayed and dollars wasted

Dec. 17, 2024
By John R. Mills

Addressing the crisis of excessive and unconstitutional sentences requires systemic reform and proper funding for legal repres...


When financial struggles meet marital breakdowns, the consequences can be complex and far-reaching. Tune in for another insigh...


Litigation & Arbitration

Burden lifted in arbitration waiver cases

Dec. 16, 2024
By Gary A. Watt, Patrick Burns

The California Supreme Court's decision in Quach v. California Commerce Club (2024) eliminated the decades-old arbitr...


Alternative Dispute Resolution

Preparation is key to success in mediation, just as it is in trial, requiring thorough briefing, pre-mediation conferences, cl...


9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

The stealth judge

Dec. 16, 2024
By Myron Moskovitz

In a humorous and self-reflective fantasy, Myron Moskovitz imagines joining the ranks of Trump's legal team, getting appointed...


And so it begins: The 5th Circuit's decision in MHACO v. Commissioner commences the "dissing" of Chevron...


Litigation & Arbitration

Mass arbitration rules: Who decides when claims consolidate?

Dec. 13, 2024
By Bentley P. Stansbury III

The rise of mass arbitrations has prompted forums like AAA and JAMS to establish specialized rules and gatekeepers to determin...


Government, Constitutional Law

The California Legislature must strengthen the state's legal infrastructure--including enforcing housing discrimination laws, ...


Litigation & Arbitration

Arbitration will look very different in the New Year

Dec. 13, 2024
By Tricia A. Bigelow

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, two new California laws--SB 365 and SB 940--will significantly reshape arbitration, allowing plaintiffs...


Immigration

H-1B reform: Racing the clock, raising the stakes

Dec. 12, 2024
By Angela Warren

Biden's H-1B reform faces a tight deadline, with key changes to "specialty occupation" definitions and degree requirements, bu...


Tax

Many 2020-2025 wildfire settlements to be retroactively tax-free

MCLE
Dec. 12, 2024
By Robert W. Wood, Alex Z. Brown

Taxpayers can amend their returns to claim refunds for taxes paid on settlements now considered tax-free, with a special provi...


Generative AI, particularly large language models like ChatGPT, could increase the number of frivolous lawsuits by making comp...


Government, Constitutional Law

Donald Trump's push for recess appointments and unilateral control over federal spending raises serious constitutional concern...


Technology, Securities, Business Law

As the 2025 reporting season approaches, public companies must carefully review SEC rule changes on insider trading, equity gr...


Insurance, Entertainment & Sports

Critical care insurance has become essential for college athletes, helping protect their NIL earnings and career prospects fro...


Letters

Don't blame the court reporters

Dec. 11, 2024
By Early Langley

Attorney Karl A. Gerber's critique of California court reporters, blaming them for high fees, inadequate court coverage, and t...


Insurance

Will Newsom's property insurance plan fix insurance or raise premiums?

Dec. 10, 2024
By Shant A. Karnikian, Matt Sahak

California's insurance crisis, driven by wildfire risks and climate change, has led to soaring premiums and dwindling coverage...


Appellate Practice

A lighthearted review of California appellate opinions from 2024 celebrates the quirkiest moments in legal reasoning, from pit...


Government, Constitutional Law

California must remain vigilant as distant legal battles, such as Idaho's Attorney General Labrador's controversial stance cri...


Judges and Judiciary

Confessions of a devious 12-year-old

Dec. 9, 2024
By Arthur Gilbert

Judges, like other public figures, often share personal anecdotes to humanize their roles, but this reflection humorously r...


Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Facing fears, spreading cheer, and avoiding legal 'Grinchiness'

Dec. 9, 2024
By Shari L. Klevens, Alanna G. Clair

As the holiday season approaches, lawyers can draw inspiration from cherished tales like


Torts/Personal Injury, Consumer Law

President-elect Trump's pick of RFK Jr. to lead HHS hints at big changes, with his background as a consumer attorney and vacci...


Military Law

VA criticized for improper use of its police force

Dec. 6, 2024
By Eileen C. Moore

Reports from the Inspector General, NAMVETS, and UCLA highlight how harmful interactions between the Veterans Affairs Police D...


Civil Procedure

Celebrating the holidays with sanctions

Dec. 6, 2024
By Ben Kassis

Sanctions in discovery, particularly under California Code of Civil Procedure Sections 2023.010 and 2023.030, have become a mo...


Technology, Administrative/Regulatory

California cracks open AI's black box

MCLE
Dec. 6, 2024
By Matthew G. White, Alexander F. Koskey

California's AB 2013, effective in 2026, mandates AI companies disclose their training data, tackling bias, copyright issues, ...