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State Bar & Bar Associations


Despite the staggering unmet civil legal needs of low-income Californians, highlighted by the State Bar of California's 2019 J...


When attorneys scored a complete victory against Elon Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package, Chancellor McCormick faced a novel...



Starting Jan. 1, 2025, California's SB 399 will ban employers from penalizing workers for skipping meetings on political or re...


As Trump eyes extending his 2017 tax cuts, a $35 trillion national debt and mounting social costs pose critical challenges, cr...



Environmental & Energy


California's new Corporate Climate Data Accountability Act mandates large businesses to report Scope 3 greenhouse gas emission...


Securities, Administrative/Regulatory


The 5th Circuit found that the diversity rules were not a disclosure requirement but a public-shaming penalty, and concluded t...



Labor/Employment, Civil Rights


President-elect Trump's nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to lead the DOJ's Civil Rights Division signals a potential clash with t...


Technology, Contracts, Alternative Dispute Resolution


As smart contract adoption grows, arbitration provides an effective mechanism for resolving related disputes, aligning with th...



Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary


Franz Kafka's work, shaped by his legal background, offers timeless lessons for lawyers and judges, urging us to avoid the Kaf...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


California's 2025 ADR certification may mislead consumers about competence, exclude skilled solo practitioners, and create con...



Government, Business Law




ABC News' $15 million settlement of a weak defamation suit with Donald Trump, coupled with an apology, undermines press freedo...


Criminal, Civil Rights


Addressing the crisis of excessive and unconstitutional sentences requires systemic reform and proper funding for legal repres...



Preparation is key to success in mediation, just as it is in trial, requiring thorough briefing, pre-mediation conferences, cl...


And so it begins: The 5th Circuit's decision in MHACO v. Commissioner commences the "dissing" of Chevron...



Government, Constitutional Law


The California Legislature must strengthen the state's legal infrastructure--including enforcing housing discrimination laws, ...


Litigation & Arbitration


Starting Jan. 1, 2025, two new California laws--SB 365 and SB 940--will significantly reshape arbitration, allowing plaintiffs...



Biden's H-1B reform faces a tight deadline, with key changes to "specialty occupation" definitions and degree requirements, bu...


Technology, Securities, Business Law


As the 2025 reporting season approaches, public companies must carefully review SEC rule changes on insider trading, equity gr...



Letters


Attorney Karl A. Gerber's critique of California court reporters, blaming them for high fees, inadequate court coverage, and t...


Judges and Judiciary


Judges, like other public figures, often share personal anecdotes to humanize their roles, but this reflection humorously r...



As the holiday season approaches, lawyers can draw inspiration from cherished tales like


Reports from the Inspector General, NAMVETS, and UCLA highlight how harmful interactions between the Veterans Affairs Police D...



The Eleventh Circuit dismissed the classified documents case against Donald Trump following a government motion citing his imp...


Judges and Judiciary, Criminal, California Supreme Court


The California Supreme Court has granted review in People v. Esquivias, which will allow the court to address the conce...



The rise of AI has led to numerous copyright lawsuits, highlighting the need for creative problem-solving in this emerging field.


Outsourcing legal and business affairs work can reduce overhead expenses, making it a cost-effective option, especially for st...



Intellectual Property, Business Law


Reverse engineering is generally permissible under federal and state trade secret laws, but contractual obligations may impact...


Wills, Estates & Trusts, Appellate Practice


The Hamlin court ruled that intestate heirs have a concrete interest in the estate and can challenge a trust, interpre...