In 2025, life science IPOs and M&As are set to rise, with more mature companies entering the market and a friendlier regul...
Court rules that thumbs up emoji established acceptance of a contract.
Labor/Employment, California Supreme Court
'Avoidable consequences' should apply to all FEHA claims
The California Supreme Court's McGinnis ruling allowing damage reduction under the "avoidable consequences" doctrine ...
As California faces the aftermath of devastating wildfires like the Eaton and Palisades Fires, the state's recovery efforts ma...
Judges and Judiciary
Respect for the judiciary and the rule of law is crucial, as it ensures impartiality and integrity within the legal system, ev...
Board diversity initiatives are rapidly declining as institutional investors and stock exchanges roll back policies amidst leg...
The 2025 expiration of key Trump tax cuts, like the SALT cap and business deductions, could raise taxes for high-income earne...
The crash of American Eagle Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk over the Potomac River underscores the importance of pilot trai...
Frequent shifts in immigration law stare decisis, driven by political changes, create inconsistent and unfair outcomes, unders...
Native Americans, Government
From protecting Indigenous children to establishing the groundbreaking Feather Alert system, California Assemblymember James R...
Technology, Intellectual Property
Judge Stephanos Bibas's opinion in Thomson v. Ross holds that training an AI model using copyrighted material is prim...
Constitutional Law
The rising threat to freedom of the press, fueled by self-censorship, SLAPP lawsuits, and meritless defamation claims, is exem...
Technology, Judges and Judiciary
California's Judicial Council will receive a presentation on a model policy for the judicial use of generative AI, marking a ...
Corporate
During a crisis, involve legal counsel early, designate third parties as agents, protect work product, reassess privilege as ...
When settling a lawsuit, it's crucial to consider the tax implications of the IRS Form 1099 issued, as it can affect your repo...
Law Practice, Banking
The California State Bar has rolled out changes to how attorneys and banks must handle trust accounts, with new reporting requ...
Banking
Law Practice, Banking
A potential Constitutional crisis in the United States could arise from actions taken by President Trump, including controllin...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
From checkmate to mediating trust cases: AI's next move
Trust mediators must prepare for a future where AI's analytical power could reshape negotiation strategies--while potentially ...
Technology, Intellectual Property
Trade secrets face new risks from AI, remote work, and global supply chains. Litigation counsel can help update protections, m...
With billions in wildfire damage and the 2028 Olympics looming, LA's construction industry faces a high-stakes race against ...
Contracts, Civil Procedure, Admiralty/Maritime
Ocean cargo claims and forum selection clauses
When ocean-borne cargo is damaged or lost during transit without insurance, the liability for the loss depends on the terms s...
Arbitration, once a widely debated method for resolving legal disputes, is evolving with new federal and state reforms, incl...
The controversy surrounding the Trump Administration's use of executive orders, particularly regarding USAID and its foreign...
The Eaton Fire has devastated Altadena, challenging how to value property in a historically Black community with deep cultural...
Constitutional Law, Civil Rights
Lincoln's words, from his inaugural address to his reflections on jury service, remain timeless guides for justice, leadership...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
A frightening flight: The power of empathy in mediation
Empathy requires courage--by sharing our vulnerabilities, we foster understanding, build trust, and create space for resolutio...