In both The White Lotus and legal mediation, the journey toward resolution is fraught with tension and uncertainty, as ...
U.S. Supreme Court, Securities
Newfound appreciation for private securities-fraud rights of action to protect the public
By Robert R. Henssler Jr., T. Alex B. Folkerth
Despite the Supreme Court's long-standing recognition of private securities litigation as a vital supplement to public enfor...
As design patents grow in popularity due to their cost-effectiveness and strong remedies, recent court rulings have sharpened ...
Technology
Beware laissez-faire: navigating risks in a shifting enforcement environment
By Matthew M. Yelovich
Even as federal enforcement priorities shift, technology companies should not mistake the moment for a reprieve, as robust scr...
Environmental & Energy, Administrative/Regulatory
The path to clean energy runs through local agencies and utilities
By Roberto Escobar
As California pursues its 2045 clean electricity goal, local agencies and utilities are navigating legal, technological, and p...
A DOJ lawyer's recent suspension after candor with judge raises questions about what "zealous advocacy" really means in Americ...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediating payor-provider disputes: apples and oranges
By Daniel A. Platt
Effective payor-provider mediations require meticulous preparation, including detailed claims spreadsheets, expert input, and ...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Bar exam blunders and the crisis the State Bar continues to ignore
By Mary Basick, Katie Moran
The California State Bar's rushed changes to the bar exam, including flawed questions and expanded testable laws, violate stat...
Family
Justice denied: How the law can shield CPS from failing abused kids
By Veronica Mittino
Children sexually abused in foster care face barriers to justice when the law shields social workers under discretionary immun...
Family
From prohibition to paternity: The long history of alcohol and family law
By Scott J. Nord, Natalie Gordon
From the early temperance movement to the repeal of Prohibition, alcohol has been both glamorized and stigmatized, presenting ...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Rediscovering the value of in-person mediation
By Lee M. Mendelson
While technology offers efficiency, in-person interactions are crucial for building trust and resolving emotionally charged ...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Navigating remote interviews and integration as a lateral transfer
By Shari L. Klevens, Alanna G. Clair
As law firms shift to virtual hiring and onboarding, lateral candidates must troubleshoot tech, prepare for remote interview...
Technology
Embracing AI: ChatGPT tips to boost law practice productivity
By Sonya L. Sigler
AI tools like ChatGPT are revolutionizing legal work by enhancing efficiency, streamlining workflows, and improving client c...
Military Law
Veterans Justice Commission calls for reform to help veterans in the criminal justice system
By Eileen C. Moore
The Veterans Justice Commission, launched in 2022, found that insufficient support during veterans' transition to civilian lif...
In L & S Framing Inc. v. California Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board, the Court of Appeal upheld the ...
International Law, Administrative/Regulatory
Trump's new 10% tariffs: legal challenges, economic impact, and global trade concerns
By John H. Minan
President Trump's recent executive order imposing universal tariffs of 10%, with higher rates for certain trading partners, ra...
Litigation & Arbitration
Navigating ethics in high-stakes litigation
By Neville L. Johnson, Hillary Johns
Your duty to the client comes first in high-profile matters, even as unprecedented media access creates more legal potholes to...
In response to the controversial use of broad, "infinite arbitration clauses," SB 82 seeks to limit arbitration agreements in ...
Technology, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mastering eDiscovery and AI in ADR: A guide for legal practitioners
By Daniel B. Garrie, Bradford K. Newman
As AI reshapes the legal landscape, mastering eDiscovery isn't just a career advantage for attorneys - it's now an ethical obl...
Torts/Personal Injury, Construction
Off-site subcontractor accidents: Who's liable?
By Don Willenburg
A recent court ruling raises new questions about the scope of liability for owners and contractors when subcontractor employee...
Government, Constitutional Law
Gov. Newsom's tariff gambit risks violating federal law
By Julian Ku
Governor Newsom's efforts to shield California companies from foreign retaliatory tariffs by working directly with foreign gov...
Corporate
SB 763: Increased penalties as a means of corporate deterrence
By Kate Patchen, Elizabeth Archer
Proposed legislation would dramatically increase antitrust violation penalties - raising corporate fines from $1 million to $1...
Letters
The last bastion of justice: Why small law firms must lead the fight for ethics and civility
By E. Carroll Straus
The legal system is facing a decline in civility, rising corruption, and law firms caving to external pressures. Smaller firms...
Business owners must protect separate property claims by managing marital efforts in business growth, using apportionment form...
Judges and Judiciary, Guide to Legal Writing
April, not the 'cruellest' month
By Arthur Gilbert
A reflection on the impact of change, forgotten contributions of influential jurists, and the importance of clarity in legal o...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Civil Rights
Bias-driven incivility: What legal professionals need to know
By Beth W. Mora
Officers of the court are duty-bound to combat bias-driven incivility, which has diminished the legal profession's stature and...
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...