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Stricter Low Carbon Fuel Standard rules ignite mixed reactions

Nov. 26, 2024
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...


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

Nov. 26, 2024
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

California's complex web of rent control ordinances and tenant protection laws exposes landlords to significant liabilities, i...


Technology, Evidence

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

Nov. 25, 2024
By Elliott Siebers , Patricia M. Carreiro

The California Privacy Protection Agency board has voted to advance proposed regulations to formal rulemaking, which will chan...


Judges and Judiciary

Cui bono, pro bono

Nov. 25, 2024
By Curtis E.A. Karnow

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

Nov. 22, 2024
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

Nov. 22, 2024
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 AI raises thorny copyright issues, from the legality of using protected material for training to determining owners...


Constitutional Law

The Bruen and Rahimi decisions have reshaped Second Amendment jurisprudence, clarifying the scope of permissib...



Technology, Criminal

AI facial recognition technology seeks to stamp out retail theft but may falsely accuse shoppers.


Attorneys should help clients identify beneficial owners, gather required information, establish compliance systems, and ensur...



Labor/Employment

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

Nov. 20, 2024
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

MCLE
Nov. 20, 2024
By Anya J. Freedman

The California Supreme Court is weighing EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court, a case that could let shareholders ...


Entertainment & Sports

Amid high living costs and talent retention issues, Governor Newsom's plan to incentivize local production could stabilize Cal...



An estimated 1 in 4 divorces now occur among couples over 50. The phenomenon of gray divorce represents a significant shift in...


Recent legal surveys show AI's growing use in drafting legal documents and communications, while also raising ethical concerns...



Technology

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?

Nov. 18, 2024
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 "hard middle" platform may allow federal agencies and prosecutors in the region to focus on broader, more complex ma...


Constitutional Law

The Second Amendment, which protects the right to keep and bear arms, was originally intended to preserve state militias used ...



Torts/Personal Injury

Fear of flying: A new legal Frontier

Nov. 15, 2024
By Roger W. Clark

After Frontier Airlines Flight 1326's emergency landing, 190 passengers face a legal battle over emotional distress and aviat...


Torts/Personal Injury

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

Nov. 14, 2024
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...


Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP settles $8 million data breach class action, offering compensation and free identity th...



Technology, Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Improper use of AI can lead to errors and legal sanctions, highlighting the need for supervision and oversight.


The type of conservatorship required by an individual in California depends on their individual needs, age, disability, and wh...