Labor/Employment
Set in concrete? The NLRB's Cemex ruling and the future of labor arbitration
By Christopher David Ruiz Cameron
The Cemex may offer a new path to union representation and access to voluntary labor arbitration by establishing a new ...
U.S. Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
EEOC urges 9th Circuit for clarification on SCOTUS' new discrimination standards
By Christopher M. Pardo , Veronica A. Torrejón
The EEOC has requested the Ninth Circuit to use the Xu v. Lightsmyth Technologies, Inc. case to clarify the Supreme Cou...
Understanding commercial legal finance for clients and lawyers
By G. Andrew Lundberg
Legal finance promotes economic efficiency and fairness by leveling the playing field for claimants needing court access, desp...
Law Practice
Essential tips for junior attorneys to succeed in private practice
By Shari L. Klevens , Alanna G. Clair
While law firms invest significant resources in training new associates, many still feel overwhelmed by expectations due to th...
Labor/Employment
Tips for addressing incivility in the workplace
By Melanie L. Chaney , Peter Q. Nguyen
Workplace incivility hurts employee satisfaction and can drive turnover. Employers can combat this by fostering a healthy cult...
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is facing a legal battle over his claim to a homestead exemption for his Palm Beach con...
Wills, Estates & Trusts
Legislative update: How AB 2016 transforms small estate probate procedures
By R. Sam Price
AB 2016 raises the value threshold for transferring a decedent's primary residence to $750,000, simplifying the process for ma...
California Courts of Appeal
Appointed-counsel are critical to access justice in Courts of Appeal
By Jennifer Hansen
Founded in 1986, the California Appellate Project in Los Angeles (CAP-LA) supports the Second District Court of Appeal by recr...
Civil Procedure, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
A win for common sense as the 9th Circuit updates FCA's first-to-file rule
By Zachary N. Zaharoff
The 9th Circuit, following other circuits, now treats the first-to-file rule as non-jurisdictional, providing courts with more...
Wills, Estates & Trusts
Michael Jackson's estate is neither strictly black nor white
By Megan A. Moghtaderi
The Estate of Michael Jackson exemplifies the common hurdles faced in probate cases, highlighting the intricate legal landscap...
Government
The presidential title tangle and debating bias in the media
By Mark B. Baer
When Theodore Roosevelt ran for president again in 1912, he was not referred to as "President Roosevelt," a contrast to the wa...
Eli Burnstein's book, "Dictionary of Fine Distinctions: Nuances, Niceties, and Subtle Shades of Meaning," is a joy for book lo...
Real Estate/Development, Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
9th Circuit reaffirms expansive First Amendment petition rights in real estate lawsuit
By Jillian N. London , Marissa Mulligan
While the ruling achieves the important end of emboldening the right to petition, it may also have the effect of emboldening l...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation's role in tackling the surge of childhood abuse cases
By Keri Katz
California has extended the statute of limitations for childhood sexual assault claims, leading to an influx of cases that cou...
The 2027 virtual office is a 24/7 law practice in your home library. The Charuter (a futuristic or conceptual hybrid of a chai...
Constitutional Law
Soured Lemon: What's next for the State's religion clauses?
By Ashfaq G. Chowdhury
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Kennedy v. Bremerton discarded the Lemon test in favor of a "history and traditi...
AI tools help with issue selection, record review, and drafting but aren't ready to write full briefs. They're great for brain...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Finding your way to the exit in the labyrinth of mediation
By Greg Derin
Mediation is likened to a labyrinth where participants must navigate complex disputes with unclear paths to resolution, simila...
The Electoral College undermines the "one person, one vote" principle, giving disproportionate influence to smaller states lik...
Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
A 9th Circuit panel draws lines on firearms in 'sensitive places'
By George M. Lee
In Wolford v. Lopez, the 9th Circuit assessed whether modern firearms regulations align with historical traditions, d...
Law Office Management
Are AI-driven CRM systems the future for law firms?
By George Brandon
"Discover how AI-driven CRM systems could revolutionize law firm relationship management, automating data updates and enhanc...
Technology, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Data Privacy
Lawyers beware - Google may be monitoring your legal research
By Anita Taff-Rice
Lawsuit alleges Google collects search data even in private browsing mode
Labor/Employment, California Supreme Court
Mediating single-incident harassment claims post-Bailey
By JJ Johnston
The California Supreme Court has now opened the door for more employees to bring harassment claims under FEHA while, presumabl...
Evidence, Civil Litigation
Finding nuggets of gold in percipient witnesses
By Atticus N. Wegman
Percipient witnesses add credibility and relatability to a case, as jurors often find them more sincere and easier to connec...
U.S. Supreme Court, Land Use, Government
Are local governments violating Supreme Court exaction precedents?
By Michael M. Berger
Despite Supreme Court rulings requiring a direct link between development projects and financial exactions, municipalities vio...
State Bar & Bar Associations, Letters
Committee of Bar Examiners stand ready to act on February California Bar Exam and experiment
By Alex Chan
Experiment participants would only be eligible to receive a grading adjustment if they meet a minimum threshold score in order...
U.S. Supreme Court, Family
Recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling influences business valuations in family law cases
By Dean Hansell
The Court concluded that the cash value of a life insurance policy increases a business's fair market value, regardless of its...
Letters, Judges and Judiciary
It's time to end judicial elections in California
By William M. Crosby
Judge Eugene H. Hyman rightly points out the expense of holding judicial elections, and the lack of meaningful knowledge rega...
Litigation & Arbitration, Evidence
Legal loopholes: Navigating third-party subpoena restrictions in arbitration pretrial discovery
By Tricia A. Bigelow
Despite restrictions on prehearing third-party subpoenas in arbitration under federal and state laws, carefully crafted arbitr...
Proper settlement agreement wording is crucial to avoid tax issues and ensure favorable tax outcomes.