Civil Litigation, Appellate Practice
Reflections on oral argument from an appellate justice turned practitioner
By Patricia D. Benke
Oral arguments can influence appellate decisions, especially when they introduce new facts or precedents that were not consid...
Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports
SAG-AFTRA agreement with Narrativ allows actors to monetize digital replicas of their voice
By Christina Gagnier, Nate Shaw
SAG-AFTRA has finalized an agreement with Narrativ to allow actors to monetize digital replicas of their voices for use in dig...
Law Practice
Unconventional strategies for attorney business development
By George Brandon
Discover ten alternative approaches to creating and using a traditional business plan.
Actuarial case valuation is presented as an effective method for facilitating settlements in mediation by incorporating both p...
Torts/Personal Injury
Cracked concrete, crumbling trust: LA's neglect of sidewalk safety
By P. Christopher Ardalan
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
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
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
What does 'making canceling a subscription as simple as signing up' mean for companies?
By Alejandro Moreno, Skylar Stoudt
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
The benefits of improvisational negotiation I learned from Jeff Krivis
By Leonid M. Zilberman
Jeff Krivis, known for his improvisational negotiation techniques, was a master at resolving tough cases. He believed successf...
Letters
ACLU misses the mark: When protecting students means silencing teachers
By Kris Whitten
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 monopoly playbook: Court slams exclusive deals, but what's next?
By Philip M. Howe
Google's exclusionary distribution agreements have contributed to Google's maintenance of its monopoly power in two relevant m...
Litigation & Arbitration
Mastering complex concepts: essential strategies for trial lawyers
By Michael E. Gatto
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
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
Third party litigation funding and mediation: lessons from the Sysco/Burford saga
By Lisa Baker Morgan
The Sysco/Burford saga reveals significant differences in court views on third-party litigation funding and its impact on medi...
Entertainment & Sports, Contracts
How the House settlement could open doors for college athletes
By Frank N. Darras
If finalized, the House settlement could lead to a new era of transparency and equity in college sports, but ongoing an...
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
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,...
Technology
Voters beware: robocalls, spoofing, and AI fuel political dirty tricks
By Anita Taff-Rice
Regulators and legislators missed the opportunity to require warnings on AI-generated deepfake campaign messages--a mistake un...
Tax
Kamala Harris' tax proposals: Will they raise taxes for the rich or the middle class?
By Robert W. Wood
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'
By Wendy Y. Wang, Samuel Johnson
Californians can expect further water conservation measures as the state water resources control board proceeds with its "maki...
Insurance
California insurance rate reforms: streamlining approvals or creating confusion?
By Michael Rosenfield
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
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.
Key highlights from D.C. District Court's ruling on Google's monopoly case
By Anne Y. Lee, Cortlin H. Lannin
Judge ruled Google monopolized search and search ad markets, and found Google liable for using contracts with device makers an...
Torts/Personal Injury, Contracts
A look under the 'hood' reveals that auto manufacturers are failing to fulfill their legal obligations
By Isaac Agyeman
Auto manufacturers are not complying with the California Lemon Law, which requires them to repurchase or replace defective veh...
Government
Newsom's funding threat risks worsening homelessness and racial disparities
By Brandon L. Greene, Nisha Vyas
Gov. Newsom should focus on the root causes of homelessness, not push local governments to hide the problem.
Lawyers have a duty of confidentiality to preserve client secrets, which can sometimes prevent them from sharing information. ...
Labor/Employment
PAGA reforms enhance worker protections while curbing abuse
By Thomas J. Umberg
Recent reforms strike a balance between bolstering enforcement and reducing the potential for abuse, while preserving PAGA's c...
Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Government
Legal and political battles threaten Medicare drug price negotiation program
By John H. Minan
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 established a voluntary Drug Price Negotiation Program to reduce the cost of certain...
Technology
OpenAI's structure raises questions about protecting its charitable mission
By Rose Chan Loui
Elon Musk, an original co-founder of OpenAI, alleges that the company has abandoned its mission and claims breach of contract,...