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

In United States v. Holmes, the Ninth Circuit ruled that law enforcement violated the Fourth Amendment by warrantles...

NLRB's Amazon decision ends 75 years of precedent while raising new questions about workplace communications.

Deportation responsibilities are assigned to ICE under the Department of Homeland Security, not the Department of Defense, m...

The civil courts aren't all that hospitable to the poor, as limited judicial resources and complex legal procedures put justic...

The Bruen and Rahimi decisions have reshaped Second Amendment jurisprudence, clarifying the scope of permissib...

The California Supreme Court is weighing EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court, a case that could let shareholders ...

Recent legal surveys show AI's growing use in drafting legal documents and communications, while also raising ethical concerns...

As AI technology impacts the court reporting industry, the risks--ranging from bias to security concerns--highlight why human ...

The Corporate Transparency Act went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, requiring nonexempt entities to file a Beneficial Owner Infor...

Hochman's "hard middle" platform may allow federal agencies and prosecutors in the region to focus on broader, more complex ma...

After Frontier Airlines Flight 1326's emergency landing, 190 passengers face a legal battle over emotional distress and aviat...

Improper use of AI can lead to errors and legal sanctions, highlighting the need for supervision and oversight.

The type of conservatorship required by an individual in California depends on their individual needs, age, disability, and wh...

Lines drawn in digital ink: Trotter v. Van Dyck upholds traditional formalities in the face of modern technology.

Probate appeals involve unique complexities, including different rules for appealable orders and the probate court's authority...

Many Americans lack a Will, assuming their assets automatically go to their children or closest relatives. However, California...

Even with California for the moment bucking the trend, trusts and estates practitioners are justifiably worried about the impa...

In California, surviving trustors often mistakenly attempt to amend irrevocable sub-trusts, which can lead to significant lega...

Imagine cutting through months of court delays and overwhelming paperwork with a few smart fixes to California's probate syste...

The 2024 California legislative session introduced significant changes to cannabis and hemp laws, including research facilitat...

AB 2049 is the first structural change to California's summary judgment law since the early 2000s, with the statute originally...