There are two types of objectors to class action settlements. At first, they look the same. On close inspection, however, it b...

The fact that our fundamental law of the land will vary dramatically depending on the political party that appoints justices i...

Determining the date on which a potentially insured injury occurred can be relatively simple in a traditional insurance claim,...

While the latest discoveries about the level of Trump's tax aggression probably will not change too many hearts or minds -- it...

Last week, the 9th Circuit reversed decades-old precedent when it abandoned its standard for awarding attorney fees in Lanham ...

The ballot initiative, which aims to provide funding for the modernization of schools in California, enjoys bipartisan support...

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in NLRB v. Southwest General could have major implications for how quickly and effe...

As the election hopes of Donald Trump dim and the possibility of a Democratic Senate increase, Republicans, including Sens. Te...

After spending countless hours, months and even years working on a case, the last thing you want to worry about is not getting...

Ever since a major breach of a large bank in 2014, regulators have been working to craft regulations that impose higher techni...

Little is known about noncitizen national status. Historically, it is a story about racial exclusion, although today, its ongo...

For judges and attorneys who interact with litigants who have cognitive disabilities, every single day must be disability awar...

The California Court of Appeal recently confirm that itemized wage statements need not include accrued vacation pay. By Robert...

A simple Google search reveals a plethora of articles explaining the robust protections of California's financial elder abuse ...

Sadly, the time has come for an economic chill. Too many indicators suggest that the recovery has moved on, and that the natio...

Following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins, 136 S. Ct. 1540 (2016), many companies facing consumer ...

Owners of development projects planning construction have several options to choose from to protect themselves as they evaluat...

Property-assessed clean energy programs are attracting more investors and nonresidential customers as they become more widely ...

The California Supreme Court has the opportunity to clarify that the law does not permit injunctive orders forcing social medi...

The California Supreme Court is about to decide whether counties and cities can impose a transfer tax on the transfer of an in...

On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether State Farm can avoid a whistleblower lawsuit arising out o...

Judges from throughout California will converge on Nov. 9 to discuss class actions, asbestos litigation and more during the bi...

LA County Judge Suzette Clover works to cultivate an environment of fairness in her courtroom.

California employers should be aware of recent case law, new California employment guidelines, and a newly signed state bill c...