While it may not be obvious at first glance, the Texas Two-Step cuteness and other similar bankruptcy ploys that scream bad fa...

At its simplest formulation, the duty of loyalty is focused predominantly on conflicts of interest.

For example, coverage for such claims under a CGL policy is unlikely because an insured’s false representation or false advert...

In The Color of Wealth in Los Angeles report, it was estimated that Black Americans in Los Angeles have a median wealth of $4,...

The Supreme Court will again review prosecutors’ attempts to utilize the federal wire and honest services fraud statutes to ex...

The Chief Justice is telling us, I think, that the issue in the case is not simply whether, in ordinary parlance, bumble bees ...

Even with planning, the estates of artists and other creators can present complex valuation problems because of the unique nat...

It is always recommended that immigration attorneys take preemptive measures to make sure their foreign clients are prepared f...

Although it may take some time to fully implement and require adjustment by the various stakeholders, this system is sure to b...

Lawyers may be concerned about the impact this change will have on already heavily congested judicial calendars. The court, ho...

The plan will allow for a return of Civil courtrooms to our different local communities around our vast county – as was the sy...

Though the concept of trust is amorphous, successful mediators recognize that trust is vital to the process.

A protective order should only be renewed “if, and only if, it finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the protected par...

Courts have never held that the Fourteenth Amendment bars any consideration of race in map drawing. The only constitutional li...

Since the law imposes content- and viewpoint-neutral disclosures and does not require or prohibit platforms from engaging in t...

In the 70s, seeds previously sown took sprout and grew ultimately into a uniquely successful civil rights movement, with such ...

Contemporary law students seek a legal education that fulfills an expanding range of client needs, promotes access to justice ...

Just as the SEC has been wrangling securities rough riders, the CFTC has been actively rounding up commodities violators.

Assuming you determine you cannot exclude an expert’s testimony, your next effort can be to attempt to weaken the foundation o...

The 24th & Hoffman court was unpersuaded by either Saarman or Conway, declining to follow those non-binding cases.

Placement with extended family and other caregivers identified by the Indian child’s Tribe maintains a network of familiar rel...

Only a few cases are brought to trial, and the average settlement for injuries due to a slip and fall on land owned or possess...

While there are plenty of defense organizations that do a great job disseminating information and bringing defense lawyers tog...

In Siry Investment, I.P. v. Farkhondehpour, S262081, the California Supreme Court determined that a plaintiff may seek treble ...

Often it is helpful to stress the fact that what actually happened in your case – or in any case – doesn’t make any difference...

Predictably, the widespread use of AI has led to numerous complex legal issues.

Under current California law, a woman only has to be present in the state and fleeing from domestic violence in order to seek ...

Absent truly ambiguous text, public policy arguments appear to be taking on a diminishing role. Then again, so has stare decisis.

Take a sober look at California's worst-in-the-nation poverty rate and the shameful fact that the vast majority of our poor ar...

While “cash is king” and it is beneficial to be paid by someone who owes you money, you must recognize that under certain circ...