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On Duty

Jan. 12, 2018

A violent chemistry lab stabbing prompts California's high court to reconsider whether state universities owe their students a...



The prevalence of Sexual harassment raises profound ethical issues for attorneys,



Ninth Circuit and the Department of Labor clarify when an intern is entitled to minimum wages and other employment benefits. ...


As the California Supreme Court mulls whether compelled DNA swabs of felony arrestees are constitutional, Michael Risher (ACLU...




Recent attorney disbarments, suspensions, probations, and public reprovals in California.


Here are 10 recent developments that will impact employers and employees over the next year.



Experts discuss apportionment, patent eligibility, inter partes review, and the effects of 'T.C. Heartland.'


SCOTUS should use 'China Agritech v. Resh' to clarify that 'American Pipe' tolling does not protect successive class claims, s...




A recent decision from the Ninth Circuit highlights the problem when a judge participates in social media.



Auto-Renewal Update

Dec. 21, 2017

California businesses face revised rules for their automatic renewal practices, especially if they include a "free trial" feat...



SCOTUS takes on a second partisan gerrymandering case, signaling a willingness to finally brave the thorny legal thicket this ...



The California Supreme Court has clarified when an expert can rely on hearsay--and when the expert can tell a jury about it.



Tips from a small firm owner on handling resumes, interviews, and salary negotiations.



California is a leader in promoting alternative energy sources, including the use of solar power in connection with residences...


As California's aquifers diminish, the state high court clarified Monday just what latitude groundwater management districts h...




Recent attorney disbarments, suspensions, probations, and public reprovals in California.


Five experts weigh in on cyber threats, security breach litigation, risk mitigation, and cyber insurance.




Inter Partes Reviewed

Dec. 1, 2017

As SCOTUS considers the constitutionality of Inter Partes Review, an administrative adjudication meant to streamline patent ch...



A London-based designer offers tips on how to craft the right visual identity for a law practice.



A proven recipe for a successful small firm partnership: Talk often and don't sweat over money.


The California Environmental Quality Act sometimes conflicts with federal law. And sometimes not.



Alex Abdo (Knight First Amendment Institute) says the Fourth Amendment can't adequately protect essential freedoms imperiled b...



Employee stock options are a great perk, but they can be complicated. By Robert W. Wood




Such Inferior Courts?

Nov. 17, 2017

Under Article III Congress may 'ordain and establish' lower federal courts , but can it direct them to 'promptly dismiss' cert...



Experts discuss employment law in the Trump era, pay equity, LGBTQ discrimination, and medical marijuana accommodation.




Conscientious Objectors?

Nov. 10, 2017

In 'Hernandez v. Restoration Hardware,' argued Tuesday, Ryan Wu (Capstone Law APC) says the California Supreme Court has a cha...




Honestly Overbroad?

Nov. 3, 2017

As tech titans reckon with disruptive foreign interference, Congress debates the Honest Ads Act, aimed at exposing invidious o...




Know and understand the Southern California deposition stipulation to project experience and protect your clients. By Davi...


Recent attorney disbarments, suspensions, probations, and public reprovals in California.