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Assuming your staffing agency alone bears the risk of ICE enforcement can be a costly mistake that leads to hefty fines, legal...


Military Law


Military women of note

Mar. 5, 2025

March is Women's History Month. Here are a few of the many women who helped protect our country.


In a surprising turn, the Supreme Court elevates Napue's false testimony standard over Brady's evidence disclosure req...


Wills, Estates & Trusts



Eileen C. Moore, a former Vietnam combat nurse, laments the renaming of Fort Moore back to Fort Benning, stripping Vietnam vet...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


A sincere apology can help parties move beyond entrenched positions, rebuild trust, and open communication channels, often lea...


Criminal


'Fire and Ice'

Mar. 3, 2025

Highlighting the ethical responsibilities of criminal defense attorneys, especially their duty to balance client representatio...


U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment


The U.S. Supreme Court heard ...


In 2024, Eli Lilly launched LillyDirect, a direct-to-consumer platform providing affordable access to various drugs, bypassing...


I filed an appeal challenging the Dec. 30 ruling in the ...


Rebuilding Los Angeles by 2028 is a legal test, with disputes risking delays; swift mediation and coordinated legal action are...


Motions in California appellate courts, governed by Rule 8.54, play a crucial role in determining the course and outcome of ap...


The January wildfires in Los Angeles County were a historic disaster, and NLSLA is providing critical legal aid to help vulner...


Health Care & Hospital Law, Administrative/Regulatory


The NIH's 15% cap on indirect costs for research grants has sparked legal challenges, with states arguing it disrupts critical...


Wills, Estates & Trusts, Family


Effective estate planning requires a clear understanding of community vs. separate property to avoid unintended transmutation,...


In 2025, life science IPOs and M&As are set to rise, with more mature companies entering the market and a friendlier regul...


Court rules that thumbs up emoji established acceptance of a contract.


Labor/Employment, California Supreme Court


The California Supreme Court's McGinnis ruling allowing damage reduction under the "avoidable consequences" doctrine ...


As California faces the aftermath of devastating wildfires like the Eaton and Palisades Fires, the state's recovery efforts ma...


Respect for the judiciary and the rule of law is crucial, as it ensures impartiality and integrity within the legal system, ev...


Board diversity initiatives are rapidly declining as institutional investors and stock exchanges roll back policies amidst leg...


The 2025 expiration of key Trump tax cuts, like the SALT cap and business deductions, could raise taxes for high-income earne...


Litigation & Arbitration


The crash of American Eagle Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk over the Potomac River underscores the importance of pilot trai...


Immigration, Civil Procedure


Frequent shifts in immigration law stare decisis, driven by political changes, create inconsistent and unfair outcomes, unders...


From protecting Indigenous children to establishing the groundbreaking Feather Alert system, California Assemblymember James R...


Technology, Intellectual Property


Judge Stephanos Bibas's opinion in Thomson v. Ross holds that training an AI model using copyrighted material is prim...


The rising threat to freedom of the press, fueled by self-censorship, SLAPP lawsuits, and meritless defamation claims, is exem...


California's Judicial Council will receive a presentation on a model policy for the judicial use of generative AI, marking a ...


During a crisis, involve legal counsel early, designate third parties as agents, protect work product, reassess privilege as ...


When settling a lawsuit, it's crucial to consider the tax implications of the IRS Form 1099 issued, as it can affect your repo...