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Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Corporate

Communicating in a crisis and tips for protecting communications when it matters most

Feb. 19, 2025
By Desirée Moore , Katie Wright Morrone

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...



Environmental & Energy, Constitutional Law

A constitutional right to a healthy environment? Unpacking Held v. State

Feb. 19, 2025
By Kelly W. Weil , Cailin M. Ruff

By focusing narrowly on state constitutional violations, Montana youth climate plaintiffs found a path through standing's ca...


Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Banking

The California State Bar has rolled out changes to how attorneys and banks must handle trust accounts, with new reporting requ...



Technology, Civil Litigation, Banking

Thriving in the NewLaw economy

Feb. 19, 2025
By Francesca Castagnola



Law Practice, Banking

Another strong year likely for California law firms

Feb. 19, 2025
By Joe Ryan , Randy Lachman


Law Practice, Banking

Driving innovation: How legal finance is shaping the future of law firms

Feb. 19, 2025
By Vanessa Biondo , Dorothy Spenner



Health Care & Hospital Law, Government

As America's aging population grows, elder care policies are at a crossroads, with political shifts threatening to either st...


Litigation & Arbitration, California Courts of Appeal

A recent appellate decision tackles whether federal law trumps the state's strict timing requirements for paying arbitration f...



Law Practice

Why I went to law school - Part 2: The triple win

Feb. 18, 2025
By Myron Moskovitz

From the moment my dad, Gerald, woke me up to "learn a trade" and began training me to co-run The Store, I was bound to a care...


Intellectual Property

The newly launched .MUSIC domain offers music-related professionals and entities a unique, secure online space with tailored p...



Constitutional Law

A potential Constitutional crisis in the United States could arise from actions taken by President Trump, including controllin...


Government, Business Law

President Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, aimed at curbing illegal activities, may unintentionally accelerate th...



Government

In 2016, USAID allocated $310 million for a Palestinian cement factory project, intended for economic development, but due to ...


Torts/Personal Injury, Labor/Employment

The Privette doctrine limits hirer liability for contractor employee injuries, but the Kinsman exception holds...



Alternative Dispute Resolution

Trust mediators must prepare for a future where AI's analytical power could reshape negotiation strategies--while potentially ...


Constitutional Law

California is facing escalating tensions with the Trump Administration, with federal policies harming the state economically a...



Litigation & Arbitration

The FAA Centennial: Shining a light on the limitations of ADR

Feb. 14, 2025
By Mike Arias , Anthony Jenkins

The Federal Arbitration Act, originally designed to facilitate fair dispute resolution between equals, has evolved into a tool...


Technology, Intellectual Property

Trade secrets face new risks from AI, remote work, and global supply chains. Litigation counsel can help update protections, m...



Constitutional Law

The U.S. Constitution needs urgent amendments to restore balance, curb unchecked executive power, and evolve towards a more ju...


U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment

The U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous decision in E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera establishes that employers asserting exem...



Real Estate/Development, LA Fires, Contracts

LA wildfire reconstruction: Critical contract strategies to minimize costly delays

Feb. 13, 2025
By Robert G. Campbell , Jason M. Adams

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

MCLE
Feb. 13, 2025
By Terry Coniglio

When ocean-borne cargo is damaged or lost during transit without insurance, the liability for the loss depends on the terms s...



Litigation & Arbitration

Arbitration has come a long way

MCLE
Feb. 12, 2025
By Tricia A. Bigelow

Arbitration, once a widely debated method for resolving legal disputes, is evolving with new federal and state reforms, incl...


Constitutional Law

How courts are calling the shots on presidential power

Feb. 12, 2025
By Allan Lee Dollison

The controversy surrounding the Trump Administration's use of executive orders, particularly regarding USAID and its foreign...



Banking

Banks and digital assets: Navigating new regulations to stay ahead

Feb. 12, 2025
By Darrell P. White , Douglas C. Stastny

The evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets, including the SEC's withdrawal of SAB 121 and President Trump's Digital ...


Litigation & Arbitration

Summit II, on June 5, 2025, will mark the FAA's 100th anniversary, bringing experts together to modernize arbitration, tackle ...



Real Estate/Development, LA Fires

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...