California's Invasion of Privacy Act has been interpreted by courts to apply to various internet technologies, including chatb...

California law protects a defendant who settles in "good faith" from claims for partial indemnity by other tortfeasors. This p...

The expedited jury trial (EJT) is a fast, cost-effective way to resolve legal disputes. Trials last 1-2 days, with quick jury ...

The Johnson Amendment prohibits 501(c)(3) organizations from engaging in partisan political activities, with significant conse...

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in an 8-1 decision that a federal law prohibiting individuals subject to domestic violence rest...

In family law, minor's counsel represents the child's best interests in custody disputes. Contrary to misconceptions, they d...

The current methods of filling judicial benches through costly elections with low voter turnout or appointment by the govern...

In Hunter v. U.S. Department of Education, LGBTQ+ students sued the Department of Education for alleged discrimination based...

Understanding new PFAS laws taking effect in 2025 in California and New York, and the Toxic Substances Control Act: Critical ...

Proposition 33 aims to expand rent control to post-1995 properties by repealing Costa-Hawkins. Supporters say it will curb ...

Thousands of people die in treatment facilities due to negligence and failures in care. New laws protect patients' rights and ...

Enforcing foreign support orders in California is complex due to diverse laws. While the Recognition Act, adopted by most stat...

The Ninth Circuit reversed Uber's summary judgment in a wrongful death case, ruling Uber had a special relationship with the d...

California's AB 1047 seeks to regulate AI, but it could hinder innovation. As AI evolves, the legal system must be as flexib...

California has seen a significant decrease in maternity units in hospitals over the past 10 years, with 46 hospitals closing t...

The California Supreme Court has ruled that Government Code section 830.6, which protects public entities from claims alleg...

The California Supreme Court has broadened negligent infliction of emotional distress claims to include plaintiffs who were no...

Bay Area courts are urged to follow Los Angeles's example and allow judges to create an electronic recording of certain court ...

Who was Arcadia Bandini de Stearns Baker, and what did she have to do with veterans?

Power of attorney documents help manage affairs but can spark legal disputes. California laws offer some enforcement options f...

California law generally favors open competition and employee mobility, rendering non-compete clauses void unless they meet sp...

In today's world, the clickwrap agreement is as ubiquitous as the air we breathe. We cannot watch, purchase or take part in an...

Attorneys must comply with ethical obligations when drafting and updating their online bios, which serve as a marketing tool t...

Appellate lawyers can be caught off guard by unexpected questions from Justices, potentially leading to an affirmance based on...

Many legal professionals continue to struggle with appropriate conduct during remote court appearances, including dressing ina...

Form 1099 reports payments of $600 or more to payees, including independent contractors and lawyers. Used by the IRS to match...

Country clubs are prime targets for cyberattacks due to the sensitive data they store. To stay protected, they should enforce...

Why lowering speed limits makes sense, and why human nature might always stand in the way.

he United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California has announced a Whistleblower Pilot Program. GCs sh...

SB 343 provides much-needed change to the Family Code to include more income sources in child support calculations, mandates t...