Nonviolent felons get pro bono help cutting three-strikes sentences. ...
Depression, already a significant problem for the profession, is rising as lawyers cope with increasing financial and professi...
A lawyer decides to go to medical school. ...
A conversation with James Bopp Jr., the plaintiffs lawyer who championed Citizens United. ...
Karen Houppert examines criminal defense for the indigent 50 years after the landmark Supreme Court decision, Gideon v. Wainwr...
Five lawyers share their strategies for unwinding away from work. ...
A conversation with James Bopp Jr., the plaintiffs lawyer who championed Citizens United. ...
Storing a small firm's files in the cloud gives attorneys access wherever they are -- and can make it easier to recover lost f...
Engaging a forensic accountant expert during discovery can make a big difference in a dispute. ...
Cy pres, an ancient trust doctrine, has been adapted to meet present-day needs in class action litigation. But its use is very...
The California Supreme Court considers whether a suspended lawyer convicted of possessing child pornography should be automati...
The U.S. Supreme Court's docket has been filled with blockbuster cases in recent years. Will the upcoming term continue that t...
The Ninth Circuit maintains tradition by breaking ranks with other federal circuits on cases involving search-and-seizure at t...
Parties in family court are hit hardest by court reporter layoffs across the state. ...
Law professor and former public defender Andrew Ferguson argues that serving on a jury is a key part of citizen participation ...
At Stanford's new Religious Liberty Clinic, law students gain valuable experience helping to protect First Amendment rights. ...
Paul Howitz provides a comprehensive analysis and proposes that certain organizations merit judicial deference on free speech....
Our annual survey of lawyers at the state's largest firms compares the numbers to last year's results. We also examine trends ...
Five lawyers share a few indispensable books for attorneys. ...
Michael Higginbotham explores racial hierarchies in the U.S. and offers suggestions on building a "post-racial" America. ...
International lawyer Almudena Bernabeu has pursued human rights violators in multiple jurisdictions. This year she helped win ...
When defendants remove cases to federal court on diversity grounds, a number of procedural and jurisdictional issues are sure ...
This is not a legal thriller, but a nonfiction book focusing on the stories and legal issues of capital cases decided by the U...
A lawyer reflects on the challenges and rewards of representing public agencies. ...
Data from the California 50 survey reveals trends in big firm life. ...