California's hybrid system of judicial selection reveals striking differences when compared with the varied approaches used ac...

With sky-high beef prices and biotech prowess, California can pioneer a hybrid meat model--blending ranching and cultivated ...

A mediator's proposal, when creatively designed to offer mutually beneficial solutions, can resolve even the most intractable...

Goebner confirms that in probate court, the deadline to file a demurrer is any time at or before the hearing, rather th...

When the law found its soul: How Billy Preston's lyrics, a judge's grace, and one motion resurrected justice.

California's well-intentioned AB 218 opened the door for long-overdue justice for survivors of childhood sexual assault, but i...

An under-the-radar lawsuit by a Trump-aligned legal group seeks to reclassify key judicial administrative bodies as executive ...

On April 16, seven states formed the Consortium of Privacy Regulators to share expertise, align enforcement strategies, and st...

A federal judge recently condemned Apple's willful noncompliance with an injunction and referred the matter for criminal conte...

Many lawyers delay retirement, but thoughtful succession planning ensures continuity, protects clients, and preserves a firm's...

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a fast-moving, trust-based cyberattack that exploits human behavior - not technical flaws -...

A little-noticed Executive Order aims to gut civil rights law by ending "disparate impact" liability--the key tool for proving...

Fifty years after Harvard Law Professor Frank Sander's multi-door vision, meaningful early dispute resolution still faces cult...

California law once allowed negligent parties to escape full accountability when injured victims died before trial--erasing th...

The Supreme Court will hear arguments next week in three consolidated cases challenging President Trump's executive order on b...

A trial date is often a plaintiff's clearest path to justice, but in 2025, those dates are being extended as courts' booked ca...

Mediation aims to promote candor, but critics argue that the privilege can sometimes prioritize secrecy over justice.

California's mediation privilege, governed by Evidence Code sections 1115-1129, is broadly construed and strictly enforced to...

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision may require policymakers to consider targeted reforms to ensure ERISA continues to serve its...

In 2003, Congress united to confront the epidemic of prison sexual violence by passing the Prison Rape Elimination Act, but th...

Judge LaDoris Cordell's complaint to the state bar challenges DA Brooke Jenkins' pattern of publicly attacking judges for lawf...

The Ninth Circuit took a common-sense approach in the case, steering clear of case law and legislative history, and focusing ...

California's SB 940 expands arbitration discovery, reversing the presumption of limited access unless parties opt out, but its...

The California Environmental Quality Act plays a crucial role in safeguarding vulnerable communities--such as those in Chinato...

Despite its widespread adoption, cyber insurance remains misunderstood--even by experienced professionals--with persistent myt...

California is pioneering sustainable food systems through innovative corporate models and legislation that embed circular econ...

Trump's new order requiring security bonds in lawsuits seeking quick relief could block civil rights cases by pricing advocate...

Judges and attorneys bring different but invaluable strengths as neutrals, helping parties understand litigation risks and set...

Two prosecutors sent work-related emails in 2021, but only one--Diana Teran--is facing felony charges and possible disbarment,...

The Ninth Circuit's decision in D'Braunstein v. CHP offers a rare win for civil rights plaintiffs, highlighting how qua...