Our annual survey of the state's biggest law firms reveals that not much has changed this year in terms of the number of Calif...

Practitioners beware. The state's water quality control board procedures present surprises for the unwary. By Mark Fogelman an...

After a hedge fund adviser's successful challenge overturned the SEC's registration regime, what's next for advisers who compl...

Backing up is hard to do...not.

Working as a prosecutor prepared Steven Gruel for his hybrid solo practice: part lawyer, part sleuth. By Bernice Yeung

The newly constituted U.S. Supreme Court delivered many unanimous opinions last term--and refreshingly judgelike justice. By D...

Web 2.0: What's the difference? Plus, MrSmarty Sez. By Sandra Rosenzweig

When civilian lawyers turn soldiers, Uncle Sam gets a bargain. By Kurt Andrew Schlichter

Corporate clients demand more diversity among the law firms that represent them. So how come minority-owned law firms have to ...

Why so many lawyers are heading to Marshall, Texas. ...

A half-dozen years ago, mold litigation seemed like the next big thing in torts. But it doesn't seem like that anymore. ...

How one man is capitalizing on the country's high incarceration rates. ...

The California Supreme Court ends a decade with Chief Justice Ronald George at the helm in a comfortable stasis--with its libe...

A prosecutor ends up on Comedy Central. ...

Seventeen years ago San Diego established the first court to deal exclusively with homeless people. The idea has finally caugh...

A retired attorney offers sage advice to anyone just starting out in practice. by Donald M. Pach ...

A look at the legalities and realities of campaigns for diversity in the legal profession. by Dale J. Giali ...

Backup child care becomes a popular benefit at law firms. ...

A roundtable with Bingham McCutchen; Farella Braun + Martel; Jones Day; and Paul Hastings.

The complete list of file extensions, whatever those are.

The Supreme Court remands a class action that attempts to use civil RICO claims against the employers of illegal immigrants. b...

How does it feel to be the token minority? by Linda A. Mabry

Practical tips for preparing for the worst--losing an important motion--and getting relief through a writ petition. by Benjam...