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U.S. Supreme Court, Civil Rights

If Brett Kavanaugh is confirmed, he will blend into a culture that replicates itself, but hardly reflects the America it serves.


Civil Litigation, Law Practice, Appellate Practice

Starring ace trial lawyer Flash Feinberg and his trusty sidekick Professor Plato


Civil Litigation, Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, California Supreme Court, California Courts of Appeal, Appellate Practice

A riddle (almost) as old as California

MCLE
Jul. 16, 2018
By Brian M. Hoffstadt

How many judges does it take to finally adjudicate a claim or issue in a case that goes up on appeal?


Civil Litigation, California Supreme Court

The California Supreme Court recently resolved a conflict in the courts of appeal over the appropriate limitations period for ...


Immigration, Government

New immigration policy will silence domestic violence victims

Jul. 16, 2018
By Julie Greenwald Marzouk

Terrified of deportation, and possible separation from their children, domestic violence victims are now less likely to report...


A Court of Appeal decision discusses whether recurring gifts may be considered “income” for child support purposes.


Tax, Criminal

For more than 10 years, the IRS hunt has been rigorous. Some people have been prosecuted, and many have faced steep fines, bac...


Intellectual Property

Hype may initially overvalue 5G standard essential patents

Jul. 13, 2018
By Teri H.P. Nguyen, Lucas H. Dahlin

What happens when the Internet of Things meets 5G meets standard essential patents in an environment of unbridled optimism sur...


U.S. Supreme Court, Civil Litigation, Labor/Employment

An Epic shadow over PAGA

MCLE
Jul. 13, 2018
By Edward F. Donohue III

It will take time before there is a definitive decision as to whether California’s rule of non-waiver in PAGA cases can be rec...


Immigration

The Trump administration has made numerous visa changes that impact immigration law.


U.S. Supreme Court, Judges and Judiciary

Kennedy, Kavanaugh and the OT17 term

Jul. 12, 2018
By Blaine H. Evanson, Warren Loegering

In all likelihood, Justice Kavanaugh's presence on the court may not affect the outcome in very many cases.


U.S. Supreme Court, Administrative/Regulatory

Is NIFLA the death knell for Prop 65 warnings?

Jul. 12, 2018
By Steven L. Feldman, Steven L. Crane

Did the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling sound the death knell for these notice requirements that have burdened manufacturers, reta...


Civil Litigation, Government

However future cases may interpret Pasadena Police, the case is consistent with California courts' general policy of construin...


Administrative/Regulatory

As the Aug. 30 effective date approaches, the new regulations already are having a significant effect on consumer product supp...


Law Practice

Tips for newly minted in-house counsel

Jul. 12, 2018
By Suzette Z. Torres

The road to success for in-house counsel is not about how to survive this corporate jungle, but rather, how to make your mark.


Letters, Judges and Judiciary, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Kozinski column should have noted allegations

Jul. 12, 2018
By Heidi S. Bond, Alexandra Z. Brodsky, Charlotte Garden, Joanna L. Grossman, Katherine H. Ku, Nancy Leong, Leah M. Litman, Claire Victoria Madill, Sara A. McDermott, Emily R.D. Murphy, Dara E. Purvis, Nancy B. Rapoport, Beth H. Wilensky

The one-sentence biography accompanying the piece states that Kozinski “retired” from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth ...


Civil Rights, California Supreme Court

The California Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling squarely addressing whether a nonparty online service provider could be ...


U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment

Janus was about state power, not unions

Jul. 11, 2018
By Deborah J. La Fetra

Much of the commentary ignores the fact that the unions had no power to take workers’ wages without state statutes authorizing...


U.S. Supreme Court, International Law

In its October 2017 term, the U.S. Supreme Court considered the amount of deference U.S. courts should give to foreign governm...


Health Care & Hospital Law, Administrative/Regulatory

Federal government’s annual health care fraud takedown

Jul. 11, 2018
By Nina Marino, Jennifer Lieser

Under the leadership of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, this years takedown focused on medical professionals seen as having co...


Securities, Corporate

New lessons about data breaches and insider trading

Jul. 11, 2018
By Joshua M. Robbins, Adam M. Sechooler

The massive Equifax data breach has brought new attention to the challenges companies face in securing consumers’ personal inf...


Books

Where the days go

Jul. 10, 2018
By Richard Wirick

Book review: Carlo Rovell's "The Order of Time"


Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports

Almost six years following the release of the series “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” Jerry Seinfeld is facing a lawsuit fi...


Civil Litigation, Insurance, Construction, California Courts of Appeal

Insuring ongoing operations

Jul. 10, 2018
By Garret D. Murai

An appellate decision makes it clear that insurers intending to limit coverage to ongoing operations must use clear and unambi...


Books

Rose of Mississippi

Jul. 9, 2018
By Richard Wirick

In his new book “Varina,” Charles Frazier continues to be one of the great poetic chroniclers of the Upper South.


U.S. Supreme Court, Judges and Judiciary, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Kennedy and I

Jul. 9, 2018
By Alex Kozinski

Above all, Justice Kennedy’s decency and wisdom will perpetuate so long as the United States continues to be decent and wise.


Law Practice, Appellate Practice

What a judge wants

MCLE
Jul. 9, 2018
By Joshua C. Williams

Tips for effective writing and strong oral advocacy


Civil Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution

Discovery in arbitration

Jul. 6, 2018
By Charles H. Dick Jr.

Just because discovery tools exist does not mean they must be used, and they are not a muscle-flexing exercise. When discovery...


Law Practice, Law Office Management

Who didn’t pay their bill, and why?

Jul. 6, 2018
By Frederick Hertz

Trying to figure out why certain of your clients didn’t pay their bills in full is a truly worthwhile exercise.


Law Practice, Law Office Management

Don’t wait to the end of the year to address billing issues

Jul. 6, 2018
By Shari L. Klevens, Alanna G. Clair

Addressing billing and collections issues throughout the year can both save money and can limit the headaches associated with ...