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California's wildfires highlight the need for proactive land use planning to mitigate wildfire risks through safety elements i...


Judges and Judiciary, Government


Jimmy Carter appointed more women and minorities to the bench than any prior administration in 186 years.


Civil Procedure, California Supreme Court


Ambiguity Times Three

Jan. 9, 2025

Statutes can be ambiguous in three ways--semantic, syntactic, and contextual--as illustrated by recent California Supreme Cour...


As a new attorney, developing Emotional Intelligence (EQ) will set you apart, helping you build strong relationships, communic...


Entertainment & Sports, Contracts


As we advance college athletes' compensation rights, we must protect our players from exploitative pay-for-play schemes that t...


Entertainment & Sports


'A Complete Unknown' captures Bob Dylan's transformation from unknown talent to icon, blending fiction with brilliant ...


Guide to Legal Writing


Taking a cue from Edward Bulwer-Lytton's much maligned opening sentence, your columnist is on the hunt for legal submissions t...


Seasoned attorneys can bring out the best in their baby lawyers with these tips for understanding and guiding them through tha...


Military Law


California law offers military and mental health diversion programs to help veterans accused of crimes access rehabilitation i...


Administrative/Regulatory



Administrative/Regulatory



Under President Joe Biden, the U.S. and Turkey, both seasoned practitioners of "back channel" diplomacy, achieved a remarkable...


A strong understanding of trademark law can be a game-changer for legal practices, helping businesses protect their brand, inc...


State Bar & Bar Associations


Despite the staggering unmet civil legal needs of low-income Californians, highlighted by the State Bar of California's 2019 J...


When attorneys scored a complete victory against Elon Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package, Chancellor McCormick faced a novel...


Starting Jan. 1, 2025, California's SB 399 will ban employers from penalizing workers for skipping meetings on political or re...


As Trump eyes extending his 2017 tax cuts, a $35 trillion national debt and mounting social costs pose critical challenges, cr...


Environmental & Energy


California's new Corporate Climate Data Accountability Act mandates large businesses to report Scope 3 greenhouse gas emission...


Technology, Government


As geopolitical and economic stakes rise, the U.S. is grappling with Chinese EV dominance, balancing trade barriers against th...


Securities, Administrative/Regulatory


The 5th Circuit found that the diversity rules were not a disclosure requirement but a public-shaming penalty, and concluded t...


U.S. Supreme Court, Intellectual Property


The 2024-2025 Supreme Court term will tackle key intellectual property cases, including issues of personal jurisdiction in pat...


Labor/Employment, Civil Rights


President-elect Trump's nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to lead the DOJ's Civil Rights Division signals a potential clash with t...


Technology, Contracts, Alternative Dispute Resolution


As smart contract adoption grows, arbitration provides an effective mechanism for resolving related disputes, aligning with th...


Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary


Franz Kafka's work, shaped by his legal background, offers timeless lessons for lawyers and judges, urging us to avoid the Kaf...


Corporate, Business Law, Administrative/Regulatory


While President-elect Trump has not specifically commented on corporate crime, there is speculation that DOJ programs like whi...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


California's 2025 ADR certification may mislead consumers about competence, exclude skilled solo practitioners, and create con...



Government, Business Law



ABC News' $15 million settlement of a weak defamation suit with Donald Trump, coupled with an apology, undermines press freedo...


Criminal, Civil Rights


Addressing the crisis of excessive and unconstitutional sentences requires systemic reform and proper funding for legal repres...