Litigation & Arbitration
The Sysco/Burford saga reveals significant differences in court views on third-party litigation funding and its impact on medi...
Contracts, Entertainment & Sports
If finalized, the House settlement could lead to a new era of transparency and equity in college sports, but ongoing an...
The American Bar Association recently warned of democracy threats, urging lawyers to act. Meanwhile, pundits have focused on T...
Government
Gov. Newsom should focus on the root causes of homelessness, not push local governments to hide the problem.
Technology
Elon Musk, an original co-founder of OpenAI, alleges that the company has abandoned its mission and claims breach of contract,...
Bias is an inherent part of the legal profession, and it cannot and will not ever be eliminated. While intentional bias is h...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Highlighting the dynamics of mediation in resolving disputes, including a need for parties and counsel to share information, l...
U.S. Supreme Court
The tapestry of American life is at stake as the balance of power in running the day-to-day operations of the various federal ...
Litigation & Arbitration
The key events of the complex legal battle between Sysco and Burford over their third-party litigation funding agreement and S...
Administrative/Regulatory
Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) programs are gaining popularity in the US. However, GBI payments can reduce the monthly Supplem...
Real Estate/Development, Government
Governor Gavin Newsom's latest order promotes housing on undeveloped and underutilized infill sites to help meet the state's ...
Torts/Personal Injury
The Oakland Zoo's decision to close its elephant exhibit and relocate its lone elephant, Osh, to a sanctuary marks a significa...
Highlighting the significant impact of a pro bono initiative aimed at helping vulnerable individuals access their retirement f...
Public companies issue earnings releases to provide context and updates on their financial results but must comply with SEC ru...
Corporate, Environmental & Energy, Administrative/Regulatory
Lessons from the California-Chevron climate showdown
Chevron's move may accelerate corporate relocations from states with stricter environmental policies, affecting the landscape ...
Mediators can help parties explore creative alternatives to purely distributive bargaining, such as exploring the differences ...
Technology, Judges and Judiciary
The ransomware attack on Los Angeles County courts raises concerns about the potential theft of sensitive personal and financi...
Litigation & Arbitration
TPLF is appealing because it is stable compared to the stock market. However, concerns include inconsistent discoverability, p...
The winning mindset of a track sprinter and velodrome racer is similar to that of a mediator, where one must find solutions to...
International Law
While the Constitution does not explicitly disqualify a candidate for the U.S. presidency based on criminal charges or convict...
Military Law
The camaraderie among mentors and mentees in Veterans Treatment Courts fosters a supportive environment, contributing to the s...
Labor/Employment, Government
By JJ Johnston
Labor/Employment, Alternative Dispute Resolution
By Anthony Khoury
Labor/Employment, Alternative Dispute Resolution
By Angela Reddock-Wright
Labor/Employment, U.S. Supreme Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution
By Anthony J. Oncidi and Philippe A. Lebel
The Ninth Circuit’s Free Exercise decision in Apache Stronghold v. United: The court ultimately ruled against the Apach...
By Michael Strauss
Judges and Judiciary
Judging is a demanding profession. I offer the following explanation for the elderly: Once a case is before us, we judges can ...
AI products can be beneficial for firm operations, document creation, research, document review, and medical records. However,...
The California Supreme Court recently held that a single, severe incident can constitute racial harassment under FEHA, which i...
