Technology, Data Privacy
Pixel privacy pitfalls put websites at risk
By Tyler R. Dowdall
A demand letter threatening litigation over the use of a website tracking pixel as a "pen register" highlights the evolving in...
Civil Procedure
Message in a bottle: reconsidering service by publication
By Ashfaq G. Chowdhury
In California, service by publication allows a party to notify another by publishing legal notices in a newspaper after reason...
Evidence, Criminal, Civil Procedure
Broken rules, broken justice: The DNA evidence problem
By Chesa Boudin
When law enforcement breaks its own rules for DNA evidence collection, the damage extends far beyond any single investigation ...
Land Use, Environmental & Energy
CEQA: California's last line of defense against Trump's environmental rollbacks
By Kevin P. Bundy, Jennifer Ganata
As the Trump administration weakens federal environmental protections, California's Environmental Quality Act remains a critic...
Labor/Employment, Immigration
ICE enforcement actions: How to protect your business when using staffing agencies
By Spencer Hamer
Assuming your staffing agency alone bears the risk of ICE enforcement can be a costly mistake that leads to hefty fines, legal...
Labor/Employment, Administrative/Regulatory
Downsizing Washington for a bigger and better America
By Xinying Huang
President Trump's aggressive federal workforce cuts aim to reduce the deficit and streamline government operations, despite wi...
March is Women's History Month. Here are a few of the many women who helped protect our country.
Torts/Personal Injury, Construction
Chain reaction: Who's really at fault in the scissor lift fall?
By Garret D. Murai
The legal issue in Camacho v. JLG Industries Inc. is whether JLG should be liable for a construction worker's injuries...
U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal
SCOTUS favors Napue over Brady in rare death penalty reversal inGlossip
By Maya James, Max Alderman
In a surprising turn, the Supreme Court elevates Napue's false testimony standard over Brady's evidence disclosure req...
State Bar & Bar Associations, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
How to navigate the stormy seas of a State Bar investigation
By Randall A. Miller
An official communication from the California State Bar can trigger panic, but understanding the investigation process - from ...
Forms 1099 are key tax reminders, and errors can trigger IRS audits, making accuracy crucial; promptly correct mistakes to avo...
Lessons from the court for avoiding disqualification based on past representations
By John B. Sullivan, Sarah Baig
When can an attorney use a client's confidential information for protection?
By Erin M. Joyce
Tone at the top: The ethics of wellness and the duty to supervise
By Wendy L. Patrick
A practical overview of how the California Rules of Professional Conduct influence a legal malpractice trial
By Marshall R. Cole
Disciplinary consequences of a violation of California's Racial Justice Act
By Mark L. Tuft
When is it time to quit? Aging boomers hold on despite the malpractice risks
By Jason E. Fellner, Farah Khaled
Navigating the State Bar complaint process from start to finish
By James I. Ham
Technology, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Take note regarding the use of notetakers
By David M. Majchrzak
Don't get caught flat-footed when it comes to CTAPP
By Joel A. Osman, Catherine Macan
Eileen C. Moore, a former Vietnam combat nurse, laments the renaming of Fort Moore back to Fort Benning, stripping Vietnam vet...
U.S. Supreme Court, Class Action, Civil Procedure
Supreme Court grants certiorari on important class certification standards
By Amit Rana, Antonia I. Stabile
The Supreme Court will decide if a federal court can certify a Rule 23(b)(3) damages class when some members lack Article III ...
Guide to Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Appellate Practice
Look out below! Fabulous footnotes
By Benjamin G. Shatz, Andrew M. Beshai
Footnotes in Supreme Court decisions play a crucial role in shaping legal precedent, revealing the justices' internal dynamics...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
The transformative power of apology in conflict resolution
By Leonid M. Zilberman
A sincere apology can help parties move beyond entrenched positions, rebuild trust, and open communication channels, often lea...
Labor/Employment, Corporate
Trump vs. DEI: executive orders ignite workplace legal battle
By Mae Alberto
As corporate giants dismantle DEI programs, the workplace braces for a legal storm of uncertainty.
Highlighting the ethical responsibilities of criminal defense attorneys, especially their duty to balance client representatio...
Judges and Judiciary
The true scandal isn't just the shooting - it's the judge's daily drinking
By Baruch C. Cohen
Judge Jeffrey Ferguson's killing of his wife is horrific, but more shocking is the fact that for years he presided over cases ...
Insurance, Entertainment & Sports
Deion Sanders' game-changing play: Disability insurance in college sports
By Frank N. Darras
Coach Deion Sanders' decision to purchase permanent total disability insurance for his players ahead of the 2024 Alamo Bowl un...
U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment
EEOC and DOJ oppose heightened standard in 'reverse discrimination' cases
By Juan C. Enjamio, Veronica A. Torrejón
The U.S. Supreme Court heard ...