Labor/Employment, Civil Rights
DEI under the spotlight: Trump's DOJ v. EEOC
By Tal Burnovski Yeyni
President-elect Trump's nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to lead the DOJ's Civil Rights Division signals a potential clash with t...
Technology, Contracts, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Arbitrating smart contract disputes: A comprehensive approach
By Daniel B. Garrie, Gail A. Andler
As smart contract adoption grows, arbitration provides an effective mechanism for resolving related disputes, aligning with th...
Technology
Communications providers that failed to prevent robocalls on FCC's naughty list
By Anita Taff-Rice
The Federal Communications Commission moved to permanently block calls from 2400 carriers that failed to tackle robocalls.
A legal battle in Sacramento over a 500-foot radio tower pits CapRadio, claiming ownership based on a 1990 agreement, against ...
Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary
Franz Kafka: Enemy of the Kafkaesque
By Ashfaq G. Chowdhury
Franz Kafka's work, shaped by his legal background, offers timeless lessons for lawyers and judges, urging us to avoid the Kaf...
Corporate, Business Law, Administrative/Regulatory
DOJ playbooks: New covers, same rules?
By Randy Grossman, Misa K. Eiritz
While President-elect Trump has not specifically commented on corporate crime, there is speculation that DOJ programs like whi...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
ADR certification: Why 'unambitious' may be best
By John Derrick
California's 2025 ADR certification may mislead consumers about competence, exclude skilled solo practitioners, and create con...
As a sole practitioner, I've found that participating in "Lawyers in the Library" allows me to serve the community with basic ...
Civil Litigation
Forensic accounting required to allay court's concerns for flight of white collar defendants
By Dmitry Gorin, Alan Eisner
Technology, Corporate, Business Law
The transformative power of generative AI in white-collar investigations and criminal defense
By Karen P. Hewitt, Maggie Adema Maloy
Government, Corporate, Business Law
Five considerations for white collar enforcement under Trump's second administration
By Jack P. DiCanio, Emily Reitmeier Haffner
Government, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Business Law
Minding the ramparts in an age of fear and favor
By Joshua M. Robbins
Corporate, Business Law
A white-collar lawyer's analysis of Government Code 1090 - the stealth crime
By Nina Marino
Business Law
An overlooked area of white-collar defense: Crisis response for catastrophic incidents
By Robb C. Adkins, Rachel H. Ofori
Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Government, Business Law
Looking ahead at health care enforcement: Telehealth, Medicare Advantage and AI
By Benjamin R. Barron, Bradley E. Marrett
Business Law
False Claims Act constitutionality challenged and what it means for qui tam actions
By Adam L. Braverman, Anissa I. Chitour
Business Law
Small state, big safety net: Delaware's expense advancement for white-collar defense
By Stephen H. Sutro, Michael B. Gonen
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Preview of coming attractions: Proposed professional rule on civility is no longer an aspiration
By Wendy L. Patrick
The California State Bar's proposed Rule 8.4.2 would make civility enforceable, disciplining lawyers for uncivil behavior and ...
Torts/Personal Injury, Government
The Trump settlement with ABC News sets a dangerous precedent for defamation law
By Erwin Chemerinsky
ABC News' $15 million settlement of a weak defamation suit with Donald Trump, coupled with an apology, undermines press freedo...
Addressing the crisis of excessive and unconstitutional sentences requires systemic reform and proper funding for legal repres...
Bankruptcy
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
By Gary A. Watt, Patrick Burns
The California Supreme Court's decision in Quach v. California Commerce Club (2024) eliminated the decades-old arbitrat...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation is more than a negotiation, it's a strategic battle worth preparing for
By Greg Derin
Preparation is key to success in mediation, just as it is in trial, requiring thorough briefing, pre-mediation conferences, cl...
In a humorous and self-reflective fantasy, Myron Moskovitz imagines joining the ranks of Trump's legal team, getting appointed...
Tax
Chevron's last hurrah: 5th Circuit signals shift in IRS deference and tax-exempt rules
By Selwyn D. Whitehead
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?
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
California must lawyer up to fight the federal rollback
By Adam Murray
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
By Tricia A. Bigelow
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, two new California laws--SB 365 and SB 940--will significantly reshape arbitration, allowing plaintiffs...
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
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...