Eviction is never just about housing -- it dismantles kitchens, neighborhoods, and stability itself, cascading into hunger, ho...

California's Senate Bill 825 would expand the DFPI's enforcement authority over state-licensed financial institutions by elimi...

In a rare clash at a 1982 Commission on Judicial Appointments hearing, Governor-elect George Deukmejian blocked outgoing Gover...

Preston Damsky's capstone paper arguing for a white ethno-state earned the highest grade from Judge John L. Badalamenti, spark...

This year's presentation, "The Big Ask: Lessons for Closings," explores how lawyers can authentically and strategically empowe...

Lawyers who handle trauma cases can absorb their clients' pain, risking vicarious trauma--emotional, physical, and mental burn...

In personal injury litigation, civility is not just a professional duty but a vital tool that helps clients navigate trauma wi...

A recent trial highlighted how civility in the courtroom can shape jury deliberations, build trust and strengthen the integrit...

Law firm merger activity is rising, driven in part by larger firms seeking the specialized expertise, cultural alignment and l...

Robert Wood's latest column highlights how lawyers view Trump's use of charitable settlement deductions as a potential tax trap.

A trauma-informed approach allows the courtroom to recognize and validate the invisible scars of sexual abuse survivors, helpi...

Artificial intelligence is being used more frequently in legal practice, making it important for attorneys to verify accuracy,...

Are legal conferences worth the investment or just an expensive distraction? This month's column breaks down the real ROI of a...

Four big truck makers are suing California over its zero-emission rules, saying they're stuck between state mandates and feder...

These five essential steps guide attorneys and clients through the early stages of a California appeal, from evaluating whethe...

Construction projects often involve multiple contracts with different dispute resolution clauses, and California law allows at...

In California's high-risk disaster areas, public agencies can generally justify using eminent domain to repair, replace, or re...

After exploring why plaintiff firms should embrace AI, we now turn to how automation can streamline workflows from initial cla...

AB 130 unexpectedly amended California law to cap HOA fines at $100, significantly limiting associations' ability to enforce r...

The North Carolina Supreme Court held in Town of Apex v. Rubin that if a government's attempted taking of private pro...

Directing settlement payments to charity can reduce a plaintiff's taxable income in some cases, but IRS rules, legal fees, and...

Three leading trial lawyer organizations have joined forces to champion civility in the legal profession, showing that respect...

New Jersey's layered PFAS settlement secures long-term funding for cleanup and remediation, offering a potential blueprint for...

California's SB 1107 raises auto liability minimums for the first time since 1967, boosting victim protection but likely incre...

FINRA Forward is a comprehensive reform initiative aimed at modernizing FINRA rules, strengthening collaboration with member f...

President Trump's military deployment in Washington, D.C., pushes the limits of federal authority and raises serious constitut...

California crime victims remain largely unaware of new rights and resources under AB 2499 after the Attorney General's office ...

Proposed California regulations favoring tribal casinos could shut down longstanding cardrooms, threatening thousands of jobs ...

Sharing sensitive info with AI like ChatGPT isn't privileged -- lawyers and clients risk discovery and breaching confidentiali...

A recent sanctions order underscores how unverified citations provided by artificial intelligence tools can trigger severe con...