Stricter Low Carbon Fuel Standard rules ignite mixed reactions
By Julie A. Cress , Shailesh Sahay
The California Air Resources Board's new Low Carbon Fuel Standard rules tighten emissions reductions and add stricter requirem...
Letters
State constitutions and civil procedure deserve their day in class
By William Slomanson
Adding a state civil procedure course to the curriculum would aid lower-tier schools and larger firms and would provide oppo...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Lessons learned from modern fictional attorneys
By Heather L. Rosing , David M. Majchrzak
"So Help Me Todd" and "All Rise," and the legal ethics lessons that can be learned from the fictional attorneys in these shows.
With Trump's 2017 tax cuts set to expire in 2025, Congress faces pivotal decisions that could reshape America's entire tax lan...
Real Estate/Development, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Despite Prop 33 defeat, landlord-tenant disputes remain costly and complicated
By Nolan Armstrong
California's complex web of rent control ordinances and tenant protection laws exposes landlords to significant liabilities, i...
Technology, Evidence
How virtual reality and spatial video will transform the courtroom
By Nathan Missaghi
Virtual reality and spatial video are set to transform the courtroom by enabling jurors to experience evidence firsthand rathe...
Data Privacy
New year, new privacy regulations
By Elliott Siebers , Patricia M. Carreiro
The California Privacy Protection Agency board has voted to advance proposed regulations to formal rulemaking, which will chan...
The civil courts aren't all that hospitable to the poor, as limited judicial resources and complex legal procedures put justic...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Ninth Circuit calls out Ticketmaster's arbitration drama
By John A. Vogt , Ryan D. Ball
The Ninth Circuit struck down Ticketmaster's arbitration agreement, finding it unconscionable under California law due to pr...
Technology, Law Practice
Why lawyers need a written policy for AI use
By Michael G. Colantuono
Legal organizations must implement safeguards for generative AI tools to prevent risks and ensure responsible artificial intel...
Technology, Intellectual Property
Generative artificial intelligence and copyright: Who owns the rights?
By Victor S. Dorokhin
Generative AI raises thorny copyright issues, from the legality of using protected material for training to determining owners...
Constitutional Law
Gun legislation: Key changes after Bruen and Rahimi rulings
By Philip M. Howe
The Bruen and Rahimi decisions have reshaped Second Amendment jurisprudence, clarifying the scope of permissib...
Technology, Criminal
'Tis the season for facial recognition technology in retail stores
By Anita Taff-Rice
AI facial recognition technology seeks to stamp out retail theft but may falsely accuse shoppers.
Corporate
Why attorneys need to address the Corporate Transparency Act today
By Brandon Largent
Attorneys should help clients identify beneficial owners, gather required information, establish compliance systems, and ensur...
Labor/Employment
What employers need to know about hiring temporary and seasonal employees
By Brooke B. Tabshouri
From paid sick leave to disability accommodation, temporary workers are entitled to many of the same benefits as full-time emp...
Insurance
Fighting fire with law: Protecting homeowners from insurance burnouts
By Shant A. Karnikian , Hugo Flores
Senate Bill 824 prohibits insurers from canceling or nonrenewing policies for properties in or near wildfire-affected areas fo...
California Supreme Court
A pivotal moment for shareholder rights
By Anya J. Freedman
The California Supreme Court is weighing EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court, a case that could let shareholders ...
Entertainment & Sports
Newsom's tax credit gamble to boost California's entertainment industry
By Rami S. Yanni , Sami Kazi
Amid high living costs and talent retention issues, Governor Newsom's plan to incentivize local production could stabilize Cal...
Family
The rise of 'gray divorce' and why older adults are choosing to split up
By Emily Faye Robinson
An estimated 1 in 4 divorces now occur among couples over 50. The phenomenon of gray divorce represents a significant shift in...
Technology
Do managerial and supervisory lawyers have an ethical duty to supervise AI output?
By Joel A. Osman
Recent legal surveys show AI's growing use in drafting legal documents and communications, while also raising ethical concerns...
Technology
AI vs. human court reporters in the future of legal transcription
By Stephanie Leslie
As AI technology impacts the court reporting industry, the risks--ranging from bias to security concerns--highlight why human ...
Corporate, Administrative/Regulatory
CTA clock is ticking -- are you prepared?
By Blair Castellanos
The Corporate Transparency Act went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, requiring nonexempt entities to file a Beneficial Owner Infor...
Government, Criminal, Corporate
Hochman's win could cast a wider net on prosecutorial priorities
By Dominique Caamano
Hochman's "hard middle" platform may allow federal agencies and prosecutors in the region to focus on broader, more complex ma...
Constitutional Law
Death of the 2nd Amendment: Part V - The 13th repealed the 2nd
By Myron Moskovitz
The Second Amendment, which protects the right to keep and bear arms, was originally intended to preserve state militias used ...
After Frontier Airlines Flight 1326's emergency landing, 190 passengers face a legal battle over emotional distress and aviat...
Torts/Personal Injury
How Audish v. Macias changes the game for Medicare in personal injury cases
By Greyson M. Goody
The California Court of Appeal's ruling challenges traditional collateral source rule protections and shapes future litigati...
Technology
State AI agenda unpacks the new legislative measures shaping the future
By Benjamin M. Sadun , Allie Ozurovich
In 2024, California's legislature passed key AI bills focused on ethical concerns and digital content misuse, while Gov. Newso...
Data Privacy
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe settles data breach claims with hefty fine
By Jennifer Paley
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP settles $8 million data breach class action, offering compensation and free identity th...
Technology, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Intelligent use of artificial assistance in AI integration and legal ethics
By Wendy L. Patrick
Improper use of AI can lead to errors and legal sanctions, highlighting the need for supervision and oversight.
Probate
Conservatorships demystified; exploring the State's conservatorship types and their impact
By Stefan O'Grady
The type of conservatorship required by an individual in California depends on their individual needs, age, disability, and wh...