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A new ruling clarifies the scope of attorneys' fees provisions under Business and Professions Code Section 7168.

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With the weakening of the federal Voting Rights Act, it's now up to the states -- ironically invoking "states' rights" -- to e...

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Trump's new tax bill quietly delivers a major win for startup investors by reshaping federal rules on Qualified Small Business...

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