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Technology

Whether because of the lawsuit or for some other reason, Tesla has now recalled just about every car it ever built. Despite th...


ESG-related litigation can take many forms, but there are clear guidelines for companies seeking to mitigate against the risk ...



As care providers prepare to engage in statewide health information exchange in 2024 under the California Data Exchange Frame...


Labor/Employment

The statutory filing deadlines for Fair Employment and Housing Act discrimination claims to the California Civil Rights Depart...



Seventeen questions and answers about Family Code Section 6309 – the new law permitting (and limiting) discovery in domestic v...


Judges and Judiciary

Stuff happens

Jan. 8, 2024

When I write or speak about Herb Morris, I use the present tense because his presence is palpable. His influence in many disci...



The Fed is poised to reduce interest rates, which should stoke deal activity both by calming deal makers’ nerves and by openin...



Judges and Judiciary

Memorable court moments don’t occur too often, but they do make for great courtroom war stories.



Intellectual Property, Government

Claims of intellectual property theft, though a problem, are exaggerated and pose a threat to the extension of the U.S.-China ...


Labor/Employment, California Supreme Court

From current time-rounding practices to whether public entities are exempt from certain Labor Code obligations, 2024 promises ...



Recent petitions provide the U.S. Supreme Court a rare opportunity to resolve a conflict between presidential monument designa...


Military Law

Salespersons, many with military backgrounds, present bogus investment opportunities in day trading, commodities and other fak...



The only reason anyone would try to eliminate diversity is because they have issues with it. Most often, those issues stem fro...


The indispensability of e-discovery and digital forensics in the legal domain cannot be overstated. As fundamental as discover...



If two-thirds of American seniors are relying solely on their social security benefits, the numbers do not add up – necessitat...


Real Estate

By adhering to legal requirements and implementing proper procedures, landlords can successfully manage the presence of assist...



Technology, Administrative/Regulatory

Developers of AV and safety-centric tech face distinct hurdles. They aim to be responsible, transparent, and cooperative with ...


Health Care & Hospital Law, Government

Transformative, potentially curative, and one-time administered therapeutics are pushing governments to reimagine the old way ...



Labor/Employment, Contracts

Failure to comply with amendments to California Business and Professions Code Section 16600 banning noncompetes may also give ...


Technology, Intellectual Property

As interest in AI intensified this year, so too did intellectual property litigation in the space. In 2024, AI regulation will...



California Supreme Court

The State Supreme Court’s major civil decisions in the last twelve months seem to underscore an overall bent on the parts of a...


Alternative Dispute Resolution

Parties involved in construction defect or business contract litigation tend to look for male mediators, but they should consi...



Technology, Administrative/Regulatory

The Artificial Intelligence Act, which will come into force early next year, is the most significant attempt to design a compr...


Alternative Dispute Resolution

Mediations are rarely smooth sailing, and sometimes one side may appear incapable of moving toward the middle. Here are five s...



California Gov. Gavin Newsom has publicly referred to the state’s treatment of its native population as genocide, and Presiden...


Ascertain the preferences of the particular judge or court to whom your brief will be submitted prior to deciding whether to u...



Labor/Employment, Contracts

Sam Altman’s termination (and reinstatement) as CEO of OpenAI is a case study in the perils of “at-will” employment and avoidi...


In these hyperpartisan times there's a temptation to criticize censorship only when exercised by the opposite political party....