Patrick Henry's demand of "Give me liberty, or give me death!" reflected his belief in local self-governance and the judiciary...

As demand for legal aid rises and funding dwindles, California's 400+ legal services organizations urgently need dedicated boa...

The pending Lawyers for Fair Reciprocal Admission case demonstrates the inherent issues with the United States' curren...

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The distinction between a court's holding and dicta can be difficult to navigate, as seen in cases like Andrew v. White...

Governor Newsom proclaimed this week as Women's Military History Week to honor the achievements of women in the U.S. military,...

Recent executive actions against firms like Perkins Coie and Covington & Burling underscore the rising political risks, pu...

Trump's executive orders targeting law firms representing his political foes, like Perkins Coie, threaten lawyers' duty to def...

The Trump administration aims to end nationwide injunctions, limiting court rulings to individual cases and weakening checks o...

Cleantech companies should leverage patents to secure ownership, protect innovation, and address potential barriers to market ...

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Family law tips to protect separate property claims in complex assets cases for business managers and financial planners.

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Mediation, much like cooking, requires a blend of instinct, preparation, patience, and creativity--balancing structure with fl...

As online platforms become essential for business development and communication, lawyers must navigate the ethical responsibil...

In employment mediation involving financially strained employers, the focus often shifts from liability and damages to finding...

With nuclear verdicts on the rise and increasing anti-corporate skepticism, defense attorneys must leverage psychology to prep...

In Packard v. Packard (2025), the California appellate court ruled that a petition to reform a trust based on a mista...

In the wake of controversial executive orders, Gay Grunfeld argues lawyers must become the first line of defense for constitut...

The American Bar Association urges lawyers to defend the rule of law, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence, the...

Phone calls with opposing counsel may feel uncomfortable, but they can save time, build rapport, and resolve cases more effici...

A demand letter threatening litigation over the use of a website tracking pixel as a "pen register" highlights the evolving in...

In California, service by publication allows a party to notify another by publishing legal notices in a newspaper after reason...