Torts/Personal Injury, California Supreme Court
State Supreme Court clarifies the negligent infliction of emotional distress doctrine
By Michael E. Rubinstein
A bystander may bring a claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress even if the bystander was not aware of the role t...
Labor/Employment
PAGA reform: California employers celebrate victory over frivolous litigation
By Stacy Fode
By Stacy Fode
Technology, Labor/Employment
Emerging legal trends in workplace AI use
By Warren F. Hodges
By Warren F. Hodges
Labor/Employment, Government
Employment claims against the government: Navigating unclear paths
By JJ Johnston
By JJ Johnston
Labor/Employment, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Critical evaluation of client cases in FEHA mediation
By Anthony Khoury
By Anthony Khoury
Labor/Employment, Alternative Dispute Resolution
'Severe or Pervasive' in sexual harassment cases: Is one incident enough?
By Angela Reddock-Wright
By Angela Reddock-Wright
U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, Administrative/Regulatory
FTC non-compete ban: Life after Loper and Chevron deference?
By Eric Akira Tate, Bonnie Lau
By Eric Akira Tate, Bonnie Lau and Maya King
U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment, Alternative Dispute Resolution
State's anti-arbitration stance requires Supreme Court intervention yet again
By Philippe A. Lebel, Anthony J. Oncidi
By Anthony J. Oncidi and Philippe A. Lebel
Labor/Employment
California's long-awaited PAGA overhaul
By Laura V. Farber, Heather L. Vanderpool
By Laura V. Farber and Heather L. Vanderpool
Labor/Employment, Constitutional Law
Workplace political speech and social media: Key pitfalls for employers and employees
By Kacey R. Riccomini
By Kacey R. Riccomini
Labor/Employment, Appellate Practice
A tale of two appeals: Court clarifies FEHA fee awards and interest
By Steven M. Brunolli
By Steven M. Brunolli
Labor/Employment
Can employers demand arbitration for gender discrimination in California?
By Rebecca L. Stuart
By Rebecca L. Stuart
Labor/Employment, Civil Procedure
Confidentiality in employment dispute settlements is prohibited, impacting single-plaintiff cases
By Ben Kussman
By Ben Kussman
The Ninth Circuit’s Free Exercise decision in Apache Stronghold v. United: The court ultimately ruled against the Apach...
Torts/Personal Injury, Administrative/Regulatory
The legal and practical implications of In the Matter of Amazon, Inc.
By Jeremy K. Robinson
Amazon plans to challenge the CPSC’s ruling, and the outcome may be influenced by recent changes in administrative law interpr...
The Los Angeles County Superior Court was cyberattacked by online pirates demanding ransom, forcing all 36 courthouses to clos...
Entertainment & Sports
How 'going to the videotape' unrolled the next wave of NCAA antitrust litigation
By Frank N. Darras
More former athletes have filed suits against the NCAA for use of their images in March Madness promos and highlight reels. Th...
By Michael Strauss
The problem method is superior to the case method used in American law schools, and law professors should adopt this method to...
Government, Constitutional Law
Should legislators who vote for unconstitutional laws face discipline?
By Keith Paul Bishop
Knowingly approving legislation that clearly violates the U.S. and state Constitutions directly contradicts the duty to uphold...
Labor/Employment
California’s SB 553 is the one to watch as states launch Workplace Violence Prevention Plans
By Jacqueline J. Harding
California’s SB 553 requires virtually every employer in the state to have implemented a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (W...
Judges and Judiciary
Retort of an octogenarian: I'm still here, just give me a shot of adrenaline now and then
By Arthur Gilbert
Judging is a demanding profession. I offer the following explanation for the elderly: Once a case is before us, we judges can ...
AI products can be beneficial for firm operations, document creation, research, document review, and medical records. However,...
Litigation & Arbitration, California Supreme Court
California Supreme Court says goodbye to Saint Agnes: Prejudice no longer required to waive arbitration
By Daniel D. McMillan, Michael S. McCauley
The California Supreme Court has ruled that a party cannot invoke the right to arbitrate if they have waived it, even if the o...
Litigation & Arbitration, California Supreme Court
California Supreme Court upholds limits on arbitration discovery
By Raza Rasheed
The California Supreme Court upheld discovery limits in employment arbitration agreements, ruling that lower courts used the w...
Labor/Employment
One workplace harassment strike could mean an employee is out
By John-Paul S. Deol
The California Supreme Court recently held that a single, severe incident can constitute racial harassment under FEHA, which i...
Construction
Contractor loses arbitration victory due to licensing violation
By Garret D. Murai
In Vascos Excavation Group LLC v. Gold, the court found that the arbitrator exceeded her authority because the contract...
Entertainment & Sports
New gymnastics rules enhance the sport, but rule-makers have yet to stick the landing
By Robert L. Bastian Jr.
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games have introduced significant changes in gymnastics rules, scoring, and judging, enhancing the spor...
U.S. Supreme Court, Education Law, Civil Rights
With the new school year approaching, Title IX changes face Supreme Court scrutiny
By Benjamin Heller
The new regulations, which take effect on August Aug. 1, promise to significantly alter the procedures governing Title IX at e...
Government, Constitutional Law
Project 2025: How a new plan could shape federal abortion prosecutions
By John H. Minan
One of the most troubling aspects of Project 2025 is its proposal for the DOJ to intensify enforcement of the Comstock Act aga...