Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Corporate
Communicating in a crisis and tips for protecting communications when it matters most
By Desirée Moore , Katie Wright Morrone
During a crisis, involve legal counsel early, designate third parties as agents, protect work product, reassess privilege as ...
Tax
IRS Forms 1099 for lawsuit settlements often total 200% of the payment
By Robert W. Wood
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
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
New compliance obligations for client trust accounts: What attorneys and financial institutions need to know
By Jennifer Stalvey
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
By Francesca Castagnola
Banking
Breaking barriers: Addressing banking challenges law firms face when expanding their practices
By Bonnie Rubin
Law Practice, Banking
Another strong year likely for California law firms
By Joe Ryan , Randy Lachman
Law Practice, Banking
Driving innovation: How legal finance is shaping the future of law firms
By Vanessa Biondo , Dorothy Spenner
Health Care & Hospital Law, Government
Elder care during the Trump Administration: What's at stake?
By Edward P. Dudensing
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
California says that preemption does not excuse untimely payment of arbitration invoices
By Michael Afar , Phillip J. Ebsworth
A recent appellate decision tackles whether federal law trumps the state's strict timing requirements for paying arbitration f...
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
New top-level .MUSIC domain could be music to industry's ears
By Paul I. Menes
The newly launched .MUSIC domain offers music-related professionals and entities a unique, secure online space with tailored p...
Constitutional Law
Is America staring down the barrel of a Constitutional crisis?
By Selwyn D. Whitehead
A potential Constitutional crisis in the United States could arise from actions taken by President Trump, including controllin...
Government, Business Law
Could the new tariffs accelerate the shift to onshore factories?
By Xinying Huang
President Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, aimed at curbing illegal activities, may unintentionally accelerate th...
Government
Unveiling USAID's role in strengthening Hamas' military power
By Baruch C. Cohen
In 2016, USAID allocated $310 million for a Palestinian cement factory project, intended for economic development, but due to ...
Torts/Personal Injury, Labor/Employment
Why hirers can't escape liability under the Privette doctrine
By Garret D. Murai
The Privette doctrine limits hirer liability for contractor employee injuries, but the Kinsman exception holds...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
From checkmate to mediating trust cases: AI's next move
By John H. Sugiyama
Trust mediators must prepare for a future where AI's analytical power could reshape negotiation strategies--while potentially ...
Constitutional Law
California dreamin' of independence: Is secession the only way out?
By Mark A. Neubauer
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
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
Protecting trade secrets in a world of technological and international risks
By Diane Cafferata
Trade secrets face new risks from AI, remote work, and global supply chains. Litigation counsel can help update protections, m...
Constitutional Law
Tantrums, tyranny, and totalitarianism: The terrible two hundreds
By Jordanna Thigpen
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
Supreme Court eases path for employers in exemption battles
By Rebecca Lynn Stuart
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
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
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...
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
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
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
Updating the protocols and rules for the next century of the Federal Arbitration Act
By Barbara A. Reeves
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
Altadena faces unique challenges in property valuation after Eaton Fire
By Zachary D. Schorr
The Eaton Fire has devastated Altadena, challenging how to value property in a historically Black community with deep cultural...
Constitutional Law, Civil Rights
In search of the 'better (not bitter) angels of our nature'
By Michael C. Kelley
Lincoln's words, from his inaugural address to his reflections on jury service, remain timeless guides for justice, leadership...