Government, Administrative/Regulatory
Speed doesn't care who's driving, so why should the law?
It's time to replace outdated, court-based speed enforcement with automated civil penalties focused on the vehicle, not the ...
Immigration
Emblem and remedy: How a California housing rights law already uniquely protects immigrant tenants from unscrupulous landlords...
Government, Administrative/Regulatory
Trump's push to fast-track deregulation bypasses Administrative Procedure Act rules, but courts--bolstered by Loper Bright--m...
This article explores the use of misdemeanor convictions to impeach a witness's credibility in criminal cases, detailing when ...
Real Estate/Development, Administrative/Regulatory
Though well-intentioned, the act urgently needs reform to distinguish between viable housing sites and rural parcels like El D...
Litigation & Arbitration, Civil Procedure
SB 940 expands discovery in California arbitrations, making civil-style subpoenas the new norm - unless parties clearly opt out.
The California State Bar is facing a series of controversies, including the use of AI-generated questions on its bar exam, con...
Many mediators will contact counsel separately after they've read the briefs, allowing them to focus on settlement strategies ...
Labor/Employment, Insurance, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Employers rely on their risk management teams to evaluate and acquire insurance coverage, but unless they know the key feature...
State Bar & Bar Associations, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Administrative/Regulatory
As the State Bar struggles to implement SB 940's vague mandate for ADR certification, philosophical divisions and practice cha...
A Mediator's Proposal can be a powerful settlement tool if used thoughtfully and collaboratively, but mishandling it - especia...
Insurance, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Want a better settlement? Play nice, win big
When a plaintiff's attorney works cooperatively with an insurance company, they create an atmosphere of transparency and open ...
Law Practice, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Choosing the wrong business partner can lead to costly and frustrating mistakes, but by paying close attention to their behavi...
Contracts, Alternative Dispute Resolution
In California, businesses must ensure their arbitration provisions are clearly written, explicitly consented to, and compliant...
Attorneys often struggle with character evidence frequently overlooking objections. This article introduces a practical, memo...
Government, Constitutional Law
The El Salvador deportations highlight how the Trump Administration may have manufactured foreign entanglements to bypass dome...
Criminal
In 1989, the shocking murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez sparked immediate public reaction, yet their sons, Lyle and Erik Mene...
As lawyers, we should be ashamed that so many in our profession have capitulated to authoritarianism, choosing silence and sel...
U.S. Supreme Court, Securities
Despite the Supreme Court's long-standing recognition of private securities litigation as a vital supplement to public enfor...
State Bar & Bar Associations
The California State Bar's rushed changes to the bar exam, including flawed questions and expanded testable laws, violate stat...
Children sexually abused in foster care face barriers to justice when the law shields social workers under discretionary immun...
From the early temperance movement to the repeal of Prohibition, alcohol has been both glamorized and stigmatized, presenting ...
While technology offers efficiency, in-person interactions are crucial for building trust and resolving emotionally charged ...
Military Law
The Veterans Justice Commission, launched in 2022, found that insufficient support during veterans' transition to civilian lif...
International Law, Administrative/Regulatory
President Trump's recent executive order imposing universal tariffs of 10%, with higher rates for certain trading partners, ra...
In response to the controversial use of broad, "infinite arbitration clauses," SB 82 seeks to limit arbitration agreements in ...
Technology, Alternative Dispute Resolution
As AI reshapes the legal landscape, mastering eDiscovery isn't just a career advantage for attorneys - it's now an ethical obl...
Governor Newsom's efforts to shield California companies from foreign retaliatory tariffs by working directly with foreign gov...
Business owners must protect separate property claims by managing marital efforts in business growth, using apportionment form...
Officers of the court are duty-bound to combat bias-driven incivility, which has diminished the legal profession's stature and...