Mediation is likened to a labyrinth where participants must navigate complex disputes with unclear paths to resolution, simila...

"Discover how AI-driven CRM systems could revolutionize law firm relationship management, automating data updates and enhanc...

The California Supreme Court has now opened the door for more employees to bring harassment claims under FEHA while, presumabl...

Experiment participants would only be eligible to receive a grading adjustment if they meet a minimum threshold score in order...

The Court concluded that the cash value of a life insurance policy increases a business's fair market value, regardless of its...

Despite restrictions on prehearing third-party subpoenas in arbitration under federal and state laws, carefully crafted arbitr...

The cost-shifting mechanism under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 infringes on defendants' constitutional rights.

The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals made a significant ruling on gun control laws, affirming and reversing preliminary inj...

The California Supreme Court has granted review in a case in which a panel overruled an earlier opinion from the same division...

The Founders created the Electoral College to balance interests and prevent undue influence, but elections like those in 200...

The recent 9th Circuit case, X Corp. v. Bonta, addresses whether defining a "standard business report" in social medi...

The California State Bar plans to conduct an experimental bar exam in November 2024, offering up to 40 extra points on the act...

In two separate cases, the Court of Appeal ruled that Uber and Lyft do not owe a duty to protect their drivers from violent at...

California's Invasion of Privacy Act has been interpreted by some courts to apply to various internet technologies, including ...

California law protects a defendant who settles in "good faith" from claims for partial indemnity by other tortfeasors. This p...

The expedited jury trial (EJT) is a fast, cost-effective way to resolve legal disputes. Trials last 1-2 days, with quick jury ...

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in an 8-1 decision that a federal law prohibiting individuals subject to domestic violence rest...

In family law, minor's counsel represents the child's best interests in custody disputes. Contrary to misconceptions, they d...

Enforcing foreign support orders in California is complex due to diverse laws. While the Recognition Act, adopted by most stat...

California has seen a significant decrease in maternity units in hospitals over the past 10 years, with 46 hospitals closing t...

Many legal professionals continue to struggle with appropriate conduct during remote court appearances, including dressing ina...

SB 343 provides much-needed change to the Family Code to include more income sources in child support calculations, mandates t...

The status of federal geofence searches, which use latitude and longitude coordinates to draw an imaginary boundary around a c...

The field of intellectual property faces challenges with AI, as it presents issues with trademark, privacy, and copyright la...

Chevron Corporation is moving its headquarters from California to Texas, citing California's environmental regulations as the ...

In August, when both minds and readers are on vacation, I reflect on the art of brevity in writing and ponder the wisdom of ag...

The state's deep history with aerospace and defense, venture capital culture, and government support will ensure that Califo...

The global space industry is booming, with emerging activities like private space stations, asteroid mining, and human spacefl...