The Newell decision confirms that a petition challenging trust amendments and claiming a constructive trust can justify...

Navigating the tax implications of insurance proceeds after a wildfire can be complex, but there are mechanisms in place--like...

Unpacking the essentials of insurance, highlighting its critical role in mitigating risks and financial uncertainty amid the i...

California is at a critical moment in shaping AI regulation, with recent developments highlighting the need for a comprehensiv...

In a year that reshaped California trust and estate law, five pivotal cases from 2024 delivered significant changes with far-r...

AI is transforming legal practice by enhancing real-time depositions, improving case evaluation, and streamlining document rev...

Recent class action lawsuits targeting chocolate products revive questions about the use of embedded Proposition 65 allegations.

Canon 4D limits financial aid for judges during the LA fires, allowing assistance from disaster relief, personal relationships...

In response to the California State Bar's guidance on the ethical use of Generative AI in legal pleadings, a California attorn...

In In re Dezi C., 16 Cal.5th 1112 (2024), the California Supreme Court "retconned" the standard for an adequate initial...

The Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo marks a significant shift in administrative law b...

The Judicial Council of California introduced on Jan. 1 a revised Request for Dismissal form (CIV-110), which now includes an ...

California's new "Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act," SB 399, banning mandatory workplace meetings on political, r...

In a historic decision on the 80th anniversary of the Port Chicago explosion, the U.S. Navy exonerated 256 African American sa...

Despite efforts by Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber to overturn Huntington Beach's voter identi...

When representing a client while accepting payment from a third party, CRPC Rule 1.8.6 requires informed written consent, pres...

The term "briefs" in appellate courts, once reflecting concise submissions, has evolved into lengthy documents due to the grow...

Skilled negotiators achieve better outcomes and greater satisfaction in mediation by entering a "flow state," where intense fo...

Before Jan. 7, Southern California's idyllic neighborhoods were beloved for their beauty and charm, but the recent wildfires h...

Arbitrators have broad discretion to craft remedies, but they must align with the contract's essence; explicit limits in agree...

In the wake of the LA disaster, unscrupulous law firms are exploiting vulnerable fire victims with false promises of guarantee...

The so-called "second-term curse" has plagued many U.S. presidents, and for Donald Trump, breaking from past patterns of self-...

The Los Angeles wildfires mark the first large-scale test of recently enacted California insurance regulations designed to pro...

Jimmy Carter's legacy blends groundbreaking humanitarian efforts, like the Camp David Accords, with controversial positions on...

In the aftermath of recent fires, disaster victims face a flood of lawyer advertisements and events, highlighting both the vit...

Code of Civil Procedure § 998 offers aim to encourage settlement, but recent appellate rulings on simultaneous offers expose a...

The IRS and California FTB have extended tax deadlines and Section 1031 exchange periods to October 15, 2025, providing relief...

In People v. Stubblefield, the court applied California's Racial Justice Act to vacate a conviction, finding the prosec...

Aerial firefighting, combining air tankers, helicopters, and tactical aircraft, is a critical yet dangerous endeavor often dis...

With financial fraud on the rise, consumers and legislators are expecting more from banks.