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Civil Litigation, Appellate Practice

Oral arguments can influence appellate decisions, especially when they introduce new facts or precedents that were not consid...


Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports

SAG-AFTRA has finalized an agreement with Narrativ to allow actors to monetize digital replicas of their voices for use in dig...


Law Practice

Discover ten alternative approaches to creating and using a traditional business plan.


Alternative Dispute Resolution

Actuarial case valuation in mediation

Aug. 29, 2024
By Evelio Grillo

Actuarial case valuation is presented as an effective method for facilitating settlements in mediation by incorporating both p...


Torts/Personal Injury

LA's neglected sidewalk maintenance is drawing criticism for shifting blame to pedestrians and property owners. The result? Ha...


Effective co-parenting in high-conflict divorces is essential for children's well-being and requires focusing on their needs, ...


Labor/Employment, Administrative/Regulatory

Employers exhale: FTC non-compete rule invalidated by Texas judge

Aug. 28, 2024
By Phil Jelsma, Ulrick Matsunaga

A Texas federal judge has invalidated the FTC's rule banning non-compete agreements nationwide, creating significant legal imp...


U.S. Supreme Court, Constitutional Law

Rental housing: The COVID factor

Aug. 28, 2024
By Michael M. Berger

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a district court's stay on the CDC's eviction moratorium, siding with landlords by...


Contracts, Consumer Law

The White House and FTC are pushing a 'click to cancel' rule to make unsubscribing easier and to combat 'junk fees.' This targ...


Obituaries, Civil Litigation

Jeff Krivis, known for his improvisational negotiation techniques, was a master at resolving tough cases. He believed successf...


Assembly Bill 1955 bans schools from requiring teachers to share a student's sexual orientation without the student's consent,...


Antitrust & Trade Reg.

Google's exclusionary distribution agreements have contributed to Google's maintenance of its monopoly power in two relevant m...


Litigation & Arbitration

Success in trial hinges on clearly conveying complex concepts. Simplifying industry jargon with relatable analogies keeps juro...


Alternative Dispute Resolution

Master the art of mediation briefing

Aug. 26, 2024
By Christianna Kyriacou Mantas

A mediation brief is vital for attorneys to present their best case. Briefs should be clear, concise, and compelling, addressi...


Litigation & Arbitration

The Sysco/Burford saga reveals significant differences in court views on third-party litigation funding and its impact on medi...


Entertainment & Sports, Contracts

If finalized, the House settlement could lead to a new era of transparency and equity in college sports, but ongoing an...


Government

Steve Cooley's descent into political vindictiveness

Aug. 26, 2024
By James R. Bozajian

Steve Cooley's abrupt withdrawal of support for Nathan Hochman over a political endorsement highlights a shift from his previo...


Corporate

Legal challenges persist as Corporate Transparency Act takes effect

Aug. 23, 2024
By Phil Jelsma, Ulrick Matsunaga

The Corporate Transparency Act, which aims to protect the U.S. financial system from illicit use and prevent financial crimes,...


Regulators and legislators missed the opportunity to require warnings on AI-generated deepfake campaign messages--a mistake un...


Vice President Kamala Harris has pledged not to raise taxes for those making under $400,000 a year, but her past proposals sug...


Environmental & Energy

New regulations to cement conservation as a 'California Way of Life'

MCLE
Aug. 22, 2024
By Wendy Y. Wang, Samuel Johnson

Californians can expect further water conservation measures as the state water resources control board proceeds with its "maki...


California's Insurance Department has proposed streamlining property and casualty rate approvals. Public feedback is mixed, wi...


State Bar & Bar Associations, Government

Trump's coalition of the weak

Aug. 22, 2024
By Frank J. Martin

The American Bar Association recently warned of democracy threats, urging lawyers to act. Meanwhile, pundits have focused on T...


Antitrust & Trade Reg.

Judge ruled Google monopolized search and search ad markets, and found Google liable for using contracts with device makers an...


Auto manufacturers are not complying with the California Lemon Law, which requires them to repurchase or replace defective veh...


Government

Gov. Newsom should focus on the root causes of homelessness, not push local governments to hide the problem.


Law Practice

This is just between us

Aug. 21, 2024
By David M. Majchrzak

Lawyers have a duty of confidentiality to preserve client secrets, which can sometimes prevent them from sharing information. ...


Labor/Employment

Recent reforms strike a balance between bolstering enforcement and reducing the potential for abuse, while preserving PAGA's c...


Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Government

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 established a voluntary Drug Price Negotiation Program to reduce the cost of certain...


Elon Musk, an original co-founder of OpenAI, alleges that the company has abandoned its mission and claims breach of contract,...