In a historic decision on the 80th anniversary of the Port Chicago explosion, the U.S. Navy exonerated 256 African American sa...

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Arbitrators have broad discretion to craft remedies, but they must align with the contract's essence; explicit limits in agree...

In the wake of the LA disaster, unscrupulous law firms are exploiting vulnerable fire victims with false promises of guarantee...

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Jimmy Carter's legacy blends groundbreaking humanitarian efforts, like the Camp David Accords, with controversial positions on...

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Code of Civil Procedure § 998 offers aim to encourage settlement, but recent appellate rulings on simultaneous offers expose a...

The IRS and California FTB have extended tax deadlines and Section 1031 exchange periods to October 15, 2025, providing relief...

In People v. Stubblefield, the court applied California's Racial Justice Act to vacate a conviction, finding the pros...

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With financial fraud on the rise, consumers and legislators are expecting more from banks.

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The Supreme Court's Jan. 9 ruling allowing Trump's sentencing to proceed highlights the Court's adherence to established legal...

California Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 shifts costs when a settlement offer is rejected. This article answers 20 key q...

While a tougher approach to repeat offenders may appease public safety concerns, its success will ultimately depend on whether...

The new Independent Defense Counsel Office manages the county's panel of private lawyers who work as independent contractors a...

California's youth justice reforms focus on rehabilitation over punishment, but new policies pushing harsher juvenile prosecut...

From paranoid schizophrenia to substance abuse, California's treatment-first approach is keeping troubled defendants out of pr...

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