Contracts, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
The 9th Circuit clicks 'disagree' on online contracts
By James P. McBride
A Ninth Circuit ruling in Chabolla v. ClassPass highlights the evolving scrutiny of online contracts, as the court side...
Technology, Law Practice
Beyond Efficiency: When AI algorithms challenge legal wisdom
By James Mixon
The collision between the ancient practice of legal reasoning and AI algorithms that can simulate it with uncanny precision - ...
Immigration, Constitutional Law
Deportation by executive fiat: Trump's dangerous overreach of power
By John H. Minan
Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport members of Tren de Aragua without due process is an overreach of executive powe...
After a disturbing incident at work, I considered a new path and, despite my mediocre academic background, took a chance on la...
LA Fires, Immigration
Los Angeles wildfire rebuilding faces major labor shortage amid immigration crackdown
By Brenda K. Radmacher, Dawn M. Lurie
The devastating January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles have intensified an already severe construction labor shortage, delaying...
Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure
Post-Dobbs litigation to test federal Extradition Act enforcement powers
By Caleb Mason
As the interstate abortion legal battle intensifies, a legal expert examines potential scenarios Louisiana might pursue after ...
Law Practice
The balancing act: Life as a law firm partner and working mom
By Emily Fulham
Navigating the tightrope between law firm success and motherhood means abandoning the myth of perfection, embracing necessary ...
Family
Hidden victims: Addressing the emotional needs of minors in family law disputes
By Emily Faye Robinson
Children caught in family law disputes often face severe emotional challenges, including loyalty conflicts and parentification...
Health Care & Hospital Law
The case of Dr. Maggie Carpenter: The Dobbs extradition crisis is here
By Caleb Mason
A constitutional crisis is unfolding as Louisiana seeks to extradite a New York doctor for providing abortion pills via teleme...
Lawyer independence under direct attack: To resist or capitulate?
By Ellen A. Pansky
President Trump's executive orders against prominent law firms have sparked a crisis for legal independence, forcing attorneys...
Entertainment & Sports, Civil Rights, Administrative/Regulatory
Scenario planning for Title IX compliance and NIL activities in 2025
By Frank N. Darras
College sports are changing fast with NIL compensation and Title IX compliance in flux. Schools must navigate shifting federal...
Technology, Judges and Judiciary
The invisible co-judge: How AI tools could silently transform judicial reasoning
By James Mixon
The use of AI in judicial decision-making raises concerns about transparency, ethical reasoning, and the potential erosion of...
Intellectual Property, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mastering mediation strategies for successful IP settlements
By Claude M. Stern
Successful mediation in intellectual property cases requires IP practitioners to complete five critical tasks: creating a cand...
Technology, Intellectual Property
Storytelling and the art of creativity: Who holds the pen?
By Cynthia J. Cole, Eva-Maria Strobel
AI's role in authorship raises questions about ownership and copyright protection in both Europe and the U.S.
Remedies, Civil Litigation
Criminal restitution orders following civil settlements
By Dmitry Gorin, Alan Eisner
Civil settlements don't erase criminal restitution. In California, defendants can still be ordered to pay victims for economic...
Intellectual Property
Trade secret litigation gains momentum with high stakes and growing attention
By Randall E. Kay
U.S. Supreme Court, Intellectual Property
Supreme Court restricts Lanham Act profits awards
By Scott R. Commerson
Technology, Intellectual Property
Implications of anticompetition law on video codec standard essential patent enforcement
By Irene Yang, Leif E. Peterson II
Intellectual Property, Civil Procedure
Expired patents, ongoing battles: The PTAB's power over post-expiration IPRs
By Siegmund Gutman, Chelsea Ostrer
Technology, Intellectual Property
Patentability and ordinary skill in the age of AI
By Zachary M. Briers, Nathaniel F. Sussman
Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports
Finding the line between inspiration and infringement in music copyright
By Peter Anderson, Eric Lamm
Intellectual Property, Government, Administrative/Regulatory
Is federal patent law reform on the horizon?
By Michelle E. Armond, Monica M. Arnold
Three recent artificial intelligence IP developments that you need to know
By Nathaniel L. Bach
Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Administrative/Regulatory
The divide in law: ethics, profit, and the Trump administration's influence
By Nanci E. Nishimura
The legal profession is facing a split, with some firms prioritizing profits over ethics by aligning with the Trump administra...
Torts/Personal Injury, Environmental & Energy
Is propane in Rancho Palos Verdes ultrahazardous?
By Antonio R. Sarabia II
Rancho Palos Verdes homeowners installing propane tanks in a landslide zone designated as a Very High Fire Severity Zone may f...
Litigation & Arbitration
Court upholds $4M Bais Din arbitration victory
By Baruch C. Cohen
The Federal Appeals Court decision marks a pivotal moment in secular recognition of religious arbitration.
Good writing is essential to appellate advocacy, and while classic guides like The Elements of Style remain invaluable, newer ...
International Law
Channeling Dean Acheson's legacy in a world on edge
By Nicholas C. Yost
Dean Acheson's visionary leadership, commitment to the rule of law, and innovative foreign policies--embodied in the creation ...
Construction
Top 5 things contractors and subcontractors need to know to avoid licensing violations
By Dustin Amrein
The CSLB is tightening enforcement with new laws on "paper" subcontractors, extended criminal statute of limitations, and stri...
Data Privacy
The beginning of the end for California Invasion of Privacy Act Litigation?
By Elliott Siebers, Scott L. Menger
Recent court rulings and proposed bill SB690 are pushing back against CIPA lawsuits targeting website technologies, like IP ad...