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Understanding narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) helps attorneys anticipate manipulative tactics, stay composed under pre...


Intellectual Property

Cleantech companies should leverage patents to secure ownership, protect innovation, and address potential barriers to market ...



Law Practice

Why I went to law school - Part 4: Time to leave

Mar. 17, 2025
By Myron Moskovitz

After Gerald convinced manufacturers to produce big and tall sizes, The Store began attracting professional athletes and it th...


Criminal

The "tough on crime" narrative dominates media, distorting public safety solutions and pushing harmful policies like Prop. 36,...



Judges and Judiciary, Government

The attack on our federal judges and 3rd branch of government

Mar. 14, 2025
By Joseph W. Cotchett Jr.

Trump's allies have escalated attacks on the judiciary, threatening impeachment and safety, undermining judicial independence ...


Antitrust & Trade Reg.

California poised to raise the stakes for antitrust offenses

MCLE
Mar. 14, 2025
By Meredith R. Dearborn, Eyitayo "Tee" St. Matthew-Daniel

Proposed amendments to California's antitrust laws could affect both state and federal enforcement, with potential consequence...



Technology

The growing ethical and privacy risks of AI chatbots, including their potential to manipulate emotions and behaviors, highligh...


Labor/Employment, Civil Rights

By abandoning its obligations to transgender workers, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission undermines civil rights prot...



Entertainment & Sports

The entertainment industry in 2025 faces significant challenges, including declining streaming returns, theatrical film strugg...


Family

Family law tips to protect separate property claims in complex assets cases for business managers and financial planners.



Intellectual Property

Supreme Court restricts Lanham Act profits awards

Mar. 13, 2025
By Scott R. Commerson

In Dewberry Group Inc. v. Dewberry Engineers, Inc., 604 U.S. _, the Supreme Court reversed a $43 million Lanham Act p...


The San Francisco District Attorney's blanket disqualification of Judge Michelle Tong raises concerns about eroding judicial a...



Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility

KPMG's law license approval by the Arizona Supreme Court opens the door to non-lawyer ownership of law firms, putting small an...


Administrative/Regulatory

NIH overhaul is a dangerous gamble for research

Mar. 12, 2025
By John H. Minan

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency sparked chaos by capping NIH grant overhead at 15%, triggering lawsuits and a ...



Real Estate/Development, LA Fires, Construction

Los Angeles may let architects and engineers self-certify building plans to speed up housing approvals, tackling delays worsen...


Immigration, Entertainment & Sports

NIL rights are transforming college golf by creating new opportunities for athletes, but legal hurdles around amateurism and v...



U.S. Supreme Court, Civil Procedure

A significant U.S. Supreme Court ruling redefines when plaintiffs can recover legal fees, potentially reshaping litigation str...


Alternative Dispute Resolution

Mediation, much like cooking, requires a blend of instinct, preparation, patience, and creativity--balancing structure with fl...



Criminal, California Supreme Court

The California Supreme Court ruled that defendants are entitled to retroactive application of ameliorative legislation, like A...


Letters

I was only kidding!

Mar. 11, 2025
By Dan Lawton

My column, which presented an imaginary memo supporting annexation, was intended as deadpan satire, but may have been misunder...



Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Data Privacy

Consider confidentiality before you post

Mar. 10, 2025
By Shari L. Klevens, Alanna G. Clair

As online platforms become essential for business development and communication, lawyers must navigate the ethical responsibil...


Alternative Dispute Resolution

Mediating with a financially impaired defendant

Mar. 10, 2025
By Joseph Lovretovich

In employment mediation involving financially strained employers, the focus often shifts from liability and damages to finding...



Civil Rights, California Courts of Appeal

The California Court of Appeal's ruling in R.D. v. Superior Court (People) limits the remedies available under the Rac...


Law Practice

With nuclear verdicts on the rise and increasing anti-corporate skepticism, defense attorneys must leverage psychology to prep...



International Law, Government

The law(lessness) of forceful annexation

Mar. 7, 2025
By Dan Jacobson

President Donald Trump wants foreign lands and resources, but post-WWII international law stands firmly in his way. Here's why...


Wills, Estates & Trusts

In Packard v. Packard (2025), the California appellate court ruled that a petition to reform a trust based on a mista...



Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Constitutional Law

In the wake of controversial executive orders, Gay Grunfeld argues lawyers must become the first line of defense for constitut...


State Bar & Bar Associations, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Constitutional Law

Lawyers, politics and defending justice

Mar. 7, 2025
By Mark L. Tuft

The American Bar Association urges lawyers to defend the rule of law, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence, the...



Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Phone calls with opposing counsel may feel uncomfortable, but they can save time, build rapport, and resolve cases more effici...


Technology, Data Privacy

Pixel privacy pitfalls put websites at risk

MCLE
Mar. 14, 2025
By Tyler R. Dowdall

A demand letter threatening litigation over the use of a website tracking pixel as a "pen register" highlights the evolving in...