Judicial independence is the foundation of the third branch of government and a vital principle of democracy, but it is threat...

SB 235 aims to reduce delay and litigation costs by requiring parties to disclose certain basic information early in the litig...

Most insurance documents explain how standard homeowners policies in California exclude losses caused by floods or earth movem...

Legal practitioners who oversee cases involving children with disabilities must be aware of the state and federal laws and reg...

Mediation is an art, not a science, and successful mediators need to have a range of skills and abilities.

Arbitration is a more economical and expedient way to resolve issues than litigation, but the scope of discovery depends on th...

The Act may not deter criminals from using shell companies and may also impose a burden on legitimate businesses and expose th...

Two stories highlight the challenges and failures of the child welfare system, and how families are often separated and trauma...

Section 377.34 now allows recovery for pain, suffering, and disfigurement damages in survival actions filed between Jan. 1, 20...

Acceptance, rather than control, is the key to shifting from an adversarial stance to a cooperative one in resolving disputes.

Businesses that fail to comply with new disclosure laws may face lawsuits from consumers who allege that they have been misled...

The lower life expectancy of certain groups, such as Hispanic males, can affect the economic value of life care plans and othe...

The California Supreme Court ruled that trial courts cannot dismiss PAGA claims solely for manageability reasons, but they can...

Estate disputes can be emotionally and legally complex. A mediator can help parties find a satisfactory resolution by listenin...

The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed an amicus curiae brief in Elon Musk v. Securities and Exchange Commission...

Damages are often the most difficult and overlooked aspect of mediation. Parties should analyze them early and realistically.

The Advisory Committee on Civil Rules is accepting public comment on Proposed Rule 16.1, which aims to streamline and improve ...

Instead of automatically applying McDonnell Douglas to disability discrimination cases, both courts and counsel should ...

Deepfake culture, the First Amendment and child pornography legislation are still at odds, but the proliferation of AI content...

It would be premature to label AI a danger to the legal profession or useless altogether. While we should not blindly cite ima...

Here are two awkward moments that occurred at the Music Center in Los Angeles. I could have been arrested.

Prevailing payment bond sureties, even if defended by their principals pursuant to a defense and indemnity agreement, are enti...

For four years every cadet at West Point refused to acknowledge his presence. At his 1936 graduation, General John J. Pershing...

US Department of Labor rule changes slated to go into effect March 11 are sure to have a significant impact on businesses acro...

In light of the ongoing confusion surrounding the definitions of “arise” and “accrue” for purposes of applying the EFAA’s arbi...

Disclosure is required whenever a reasonable, informed person could entertain doubts about the arbitrator’s impartiality.

While the revised Rule does not address incivility within organizations, it is important to note that lawyers who are uncivil ...

The recent People v. Gray decision has the potential to significantly dilute the predictability that comes from the bri...

The badge of unicorn requires more than just a lofty idea and a hint of innovation, it demands revenue numbers that can be tra...

The issue in Camenzind v. California Exposition & State Fair was "whether, under either the First Amendment or the ...