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Whether an insurance carrier is on the hook for damages beyond policy limits requires a close analysis of fact patterns, case ...

Camp Ritchie's clandestine training transformed Jewish immigrants into one of America's most effective intelligence forces.

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California and a coalition of 12 states have filed lawsuits challenging President Trump's use of the International Emergency E...

The administration's refusal to comply with the Supreme Court's order sets a dangerous precedent that the executive branch can...

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Most estate plans overlook pets despite their role as family members, but addressing their care through pet-specific provision...

Dying without a will in California can trigger a costly, time-consuming probate process that may burden heirs, complicate asse...

International estate planning involves navigating complex transfer tax, domicile and inheritance issues across multiple jurisd...

As of April 1, 2025, California's Assembly Bill 2016 simplifies probate for small estates, raising the cap for primary residen...

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California's SB 1383 is transforming food waste from environmental liability into economic and climate opportunity, combining ...

It's time to replace outdated, court-based speed enforcement with automated civil penalties focused on the vehicle, not the ...

Emblem and remedy: How a California housing rights law already uniquely protects immigrant tenants from unscrupulous landlords...

Trump's push to fast-track deregulation bypasses Administrative Procedure Act rules, but courts--bolstered by Loper Bright--m...

Since the Covid pandemic, virtual mediation via platforms like Zoom has become the dominant method in California, with approxi...

This article explores the use of misdemeanor convictions to impeach a witness's credibility in criminal cases, detailing when ...

Though well-intentioned, the act urgently needs reform to distinguish between viable housing sites and rural parcels like El D...

SB 940 expands discovery in California arbitrations, making civil-style subpoenas the new norm - unless parties clearly opt out.

As the federal government retreats from climate regulation, California steps up with sweeping disclosure laws requiring large ...

How big tech defends algorithmic addiction in the name of the First Amendment.