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I'm surprised so little has been said or written about California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1002.

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On an unacceptable phenomenon and a brief encounter in the air.

Particularly over the last few years, an increasing number of potential jurors are evading jury service.

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Confidential settlements are becoming all too common as high-profile defendants cut deals with clauses that prevent plaintiff ...

There is a correlation between popular song titles and what happens at mediations. Consider these examples.

The criminal charges filed against former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and Richard Gates are serious.

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The key issue in a recent 9th Circuit ruling is how much context matters in the specific jurisdiction inquiry.

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There is something particularly odd about Robert Mueller's indictment of Paul Manafort. Beyond the obvious oddity that conspir...

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The end for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's controversial "arbitration agreements" rule was not really the dramatic...

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As an attorneys we play an important role in upholding ideals like due process and access to justice. But part of what we do i...

Fortunately, there is often considerable tax planning litigants and lawyers can do.

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"Those who attend law school know how to pass the examinations, while those who study in an office know how to apply their kno...

Until model policies are adopted, local law enforcement agencies are on their own to implement the changes made by Senate Bill...

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Did the Weinstein story gain traction because the accusations came from famous women? Will ordinary women suddenly be believed...

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