True to his oeuvre, Olivas’s novel explores questions of identity and cultural assimilation, mirroring his own experiences as ...

The Advisory Committee on Civil Rules is accepting public comment on Proposed Rule 16.1, which aims to streamline and improve ...

To stop California’s defiance of federal law, the US Supreme Court must weigh in on arbitration agreements.

The IRS is offering conditional partial amnesty for improperly-claimed employee retention tax credits. Companies should consid...

Instead of automatically applying McDonnell Douglas to disability discrimination cases, both courts and counsel should ...

One issue implicated by the use of social media is the potential that the attorney’s posts could arguably be seen to create a ...

Deepfake culture, the First Amendment and child pornography legislation are still at odds, but the proliferation of AI content...

The use of stay or pay clauses may decline in the future due to increased regulatory scrutiny. Until then, employees should be...

The difference between legitimate tax avoidance and tax evasion is critical. The arguable “loan debt” may have been concocted ...

PDAAs have given arbitration an undeserved bad reputation. Here is the way to fix the problem.

Judicial Counsel Form FL-460, entitled Qualified Domestic Relations Orders for Support, can be used for both current and spous...

A recently published case provides direction on how courts should calculate credits when a defendant is resentenced.

It would be premature to label AI a danger to the legal profession or useless altogether. While we should not blindly cite ima...

Multiple new laws related to housing development go into effect this year, and could finally bring a much-needed boost to a st...

It is time for California Judges to be educated about the impact of sexual assault on the victim/survivor, and training must i...

Courts at all levels, including the Supreme Court, continue to struggle to color within the lines of the party presentation do...

CFAA cases often involve highly sensitive information, and mediation offers a unique level of privacy as generally mediation b...

To operate lawfully, Napa Valley wineries must comply with State and Federal laws, as well as the County’s general-plan, zonin...

Here are two awkward moments that occurred at the Music Center in Los Angeles. I could have been arrested.

When it comes to the words in the ‘George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead’ special, there could be a potential violation of the deri...

Assumption of the risk applies to most sporting activities. Olson v. Saville adds to the long list of California cases ...

Prevailing payment bond sureties, even if defended by their principals pursuant to a defense and indemnity agreement, are enti...

For four years every cadet at West Point refused to acknowledge his presence. At his 1936 graduation, General John J. Pershing...

There are a number of reasons for a client to seek treatment with a lien physician, though defense lawyers have criticized the...

Closing arguments are where the FLP method truly shines in arguing for non-economic damages. This three-step approach involves...

US Department of Labor rule changes slated to go into effect March 11 are sure to have a significant impact on businesses acro...

Legalizing drug use, in the name of public welfare and private health, is accumulating momentum in the United States. An appro...

In light of the ongoing confusion surrounding the definitions of “arise” and “accrue” for purposes of applying the EFAA’s arbi...

A nonveteran spouse or domestic partner admitted to a California Veterans Home in a joint admission with a veteran may continu...

Federal officials vet prospective TN visa applicants before they come to the U.S., but there is no subsequent monitoring of em...