The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a criminal case that could have big consequences for immigrants. By Gabr...
A law proposed in Congress last week aims to limit federal prosecutors' ability to read inmate emails. By Laurie L. Levenson ...
If the U.S. can't produce real gun control legislation after Sandy Hook, it simply isn't going to happen. ...
Intellectual Property
Google Books decision is a logical evolution of the law
By Bennett A. Bigman, Ashley R. Yeargan
On Oct .16, the 2nd Circuit ruled that the Google Books project is a permissible "fair use" under U.S. copyright law.
Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property
New copyright rules only a partial win
By Dan D. Nabel
I seriously considered creating a Halloweeen costume based on Section 1201 of the Digital Milinium Copyright Act, as it gets s...
Our perceptions of what is best, or who is best, can change course and direction like a flock of feral parrots, or a school of...
Over the course of my career, I have observed several common mistakes made by lawyers and judges, and they always revolve arou...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
When an unhappy client knocks...
By Louie H. Castoria
What to do when a client wants you to replace their former counsel. By Louie Castoria ...
Administrative/Regulatory
Cyber threat info-sharing bill advances
By Mary Ellen Callahan, Nancy Libin
The Senate has finally passed CISA, but differences between the bill's versions still need to be reconciled.
A recent 9th Circuit decision could have unintended consequences when it comes to securities fraud claims. By Charles Elder, C...
Perspective
Campbell-Ewald's implications for class actions
Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could affect how class actions are litigated. By Cla...
Perspective
To address cyber vulnerability, address the human factor
By Ronald I. Raether
Even high tech companies with substantial in-house technical expertise may not be dealing with the most common type of cyber v...
Family
Dependency courts in crisis
California's dependency courts are in crisis due to inadequate funding of child welfare attorneys. By Jill McInerney
It seems hard to argue otherwise. And yet the IRS makes a point of saying that these instructions aren't actually part of the ...
This week, Justice Anton Scalia will surpass Oliver Wendell Holmes as the 15th-longest serving Supreme Court justice in Americ...
A recent decision shows not having a court reporter at trial can doom your appeal. By Jens B. Koepke ...
California Neutrals
Putting a focus on mock trials
California Neutrals
Water can be a source of joy but also puzzlement and problems. By Alan Nevin ...
Perspective
When a decades-old transaction shows up in your case
By Wendi J. Berkowitz
Lessons from a case involving decades of complicated M&A transactions. By Wendi J. Berkowitz ...
Intellectual Property
Patent claim construction review post-Teva
By Goutham Kondapalli
Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court changed the standard of review for patent claim construction. By Goutham Kondapalli ...
Labor/Employment
PAGA not the panacea wage and hour plaintiffs hoped
By Gene F. Williams
Another ruling has been issued that demonstrates that courts are acting to substantially limit the scope and effectiveness of ...
A number of changes were made this year to California law affecting civil trial practice. By Chris Micheli ...
Civil Litigation, Judges and Judiciary, Family
Mental health professionals in family law
By Jaime R. Román
Learn about the professionals' requisite general qualifications, the myriad professionals that may be used, use of professiona...
The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in a case about whether defendants can moot a class action by making an offer ...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Now that we've introduced ourselves, mediation can begin...
By James P. Gray
How to make a mediation effective and get a reasonable settlement.
A recent 9th Circuit decision ensures the viability of PAGA actions, but seems at odds with lower court decisions. By Robert S...
Perspective
New state law is a positive step for sex trafficking survivors
By Nancy O'Malley
On Oct. 4, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law extending the statute of limitations for civil claims brought by trafficking victims....
The Supreme Court has decided to review the standard for determining willfulllness and enhancing damages in patent cases. By B...
But hey, change is in the air. By next November's elections, as many as 10 states are on track to legalize or expand the legal...