An under-the-radar lawsuit by a Trump-aligned legal group seeks to reclassify key judicial administrative bodies as executive ...

A little-noticed Executive Order aims to gut civil rights law by ending "disparate impact" liability--the key tool for proving...

Fifty years after Harvard Law Professor Frank Sander's multi-door vision, meaningful early dispute resolution still faces cult...

The Supreme Court will hear arguments next week in three consolidated cases challenging President Trump's executive order on b...

Mediation aims to promote candor, but critics argue that the privilege can sometimes prioritize secrecy over justice.

California's mediation privilege, governed by Evidence Code sections 1115-1129, is broadly construed and strictly enforced to...

Judge LaDoris Cordell's complaint to the state bar challenges DA Brooke Jenkins' pattern of publicly attacking judges for lawf...

California's SB 940 expands arbitration discovery, reversing the presumption of limited access unless parties opt out, but its...

The California Environmental Quality Act plays a crucial role in safeguarding vulnerable communities--such as those in Chinato...

Despite its widespread adoption, cyber insurance remains misunderstood--even by experienced professionals--with persistent myt...

Trump's new order requiring security bonds in lawsuits seeking quick relief could block civil rights cases by pricing advocate...

Judges and attorneys bring different but invaluable strengths as neutrals, helping parties understand litigation risks and set...

Two prosecutors sent work-related emails in 2021, but only one--Diana Teran--is facing felony charges and possible disbarment,...

In this interview, Judge Lawrence P. Riff, supervising judge of the Civil Division of the Los Angeles Superior Court, discusse...

Whether an insurance carrier is on the hook for damages beyond policy limits requires a close analysis of fact patterns, case ...

Camp Ritchie's clandestine training transformed Jewish immigrants into one of America's most effective intelligence forces.

Early defense counsel engagement can protect clients' reputations and legal interests before formal charges materialize.

California and a coalition of 12 states have filed lawsuits challenging President Trump's use of the International Emergency E...

The administration's refusal to comply with the Supreme Court's order sets a dangerous precedent that the executive branch can...

Most estate plans overlook pets despite their role as family members, but addressing their care through pet-specific provision...

Dying without a will in California can trigger a costly, time-consuming probate process that may burden heirs, complicate asse...

International estate planning involves navigating complex transfer tax, domicile and inheritance issues across multiple jurisd...

As of April 1, 2025, California's Assembly Bill 2016 simplifies probate for small estates, raising the cap for primary residen...

Disputes often arise in estate distributions involving real property, unequal bequests, or conflicting documents, making it es...

Jurors can play a crucial role in rebuilding trust in the justice system by embodying the principle of "Out of Many, One," whe...

It's time to replace outdated, court-based speed enforcement with automated civil penalties focused on the vehicle, not the ...

Emblem and remedy: How a California housing rights law already uniquely protects immigrant tenants from unscrupulous landlords...

Trump's push to fast-track deregulation bypasses Administrative Procedure Act rules, but courts--bolstered by Loper Bright--m...

Since the Covid pandemic, virtual mediation via platforms like Zoom has become the dominant method in California, with approxi...

This article explores the use of misdemeanor convictions to impeach a witness's credibility in criminal cases, detailing when ...