Jurors may apply the law as instructed, but rising ticket prices and advancing surveillance are shaping a new expectation: tha...

Strict compliance with procedural rules is critical -- common mistakes in child and spousal support cases can render orders in...

California's newly finalized CCPA regulations now require certain high-revenue or high-data-volume companies to conduct and ce...

As more plaintiffs look to sell their legal claims, the quirky tax rules around such transfers make early tax advice crucial.

On Nov. 4, California voters must choose between approving gerrymandered maps drawn by the Legislature or rejecting them and r...

The allegations of widespread fraud in Los Angeles County sexual abuse claims demand immediate, independent action from experi...

The widespread allegations of fraudulent sexual abuse claims in Los Angeles County demand continued independent review to prot...

A billion-dollar Los Angeles verdict over baby powder and mesothelioma underscores how junk science, aggressive trial lawyer a...

Recent judicial decisions and evolving NIL policies have effectively ended NCAA amateurism, creating a new labor market for co...

The 9th Circuit clarifies that prior media reports and earlier lawsuits won't automatically block whistleblower claims unless ...

Businesses across industries are facing a surge in "Shine the Light" law requests under California Civil Code §1798.83, exposi...

Whether it's titling a notice correctly or complying with strict timing rules, California's appeal deadlines demand precision.

Amid "No Kings" protests over his authoritarian tactics, Trump's March 22 directive to punish lawyers challenging his policies...

A recent lawsuit in San Francisco Superior Court, Harrison v. Dignity Health, exposes how legal ...

The California Air Resources Board released a preliminary list of in-scope entities and draft guidance on the state's mandator...

As AI transforms business risks, the insurance industry faces growing uncertainty over whether existing cyber policies will co...

The EPA's proposal to gut greenhouse gas reporting would sideline nearly all sectors, leaving a gaping hole in climate account...

Lawyers asked to prepare evaluations for third-party use in California must carefully navigate potential liability, confidenti...

Hotel disputes -- from guest injuries to vendor or event conflicts -- are often best solved through mediation, which is faster...

Sen. Ted Cruz plans bipartisan legislation to curb government "jawboning" -- pressure on media or platforms to silence speech ...

Particularly unhelpful are orders from other judges 'deeming' counsel actually engaged when they are not actually engaged.

Using AI in place of a creative legal mind will only ever produce a cover version -- and in high-stakes battles, you need the ...

Recent California legislation will enable municipalities -- and reviewing courts -- to conserve valuable resources and time du...

Rampant racial bias in California's capital prosecutions -- especially in Alameda County -- underscores why Gov. Newsom should...

Organizations with inconsistent security protocols face growing legal risk, shifting litigation from whether safeguards exist ...

Banksy's mural at London's Royal Courts of Justice highlights the complex legal landscape of the Visual Artists Rights Act, wh...

Despite longstanding precedent affirming the public's right to access civil court proceedings, recent actions in Los Angeles c...

Federal courts are increasingly pushing back against former President Trump's expansive claims of executive power, striking do...

The 2025 California Legislative Session enacted major reforms to the state's cannabis and hemp laws -- including new hemp regu...

California personal representatives must conduct diligent, country-specific searches to identify heirs abroad, since failure ...