A Spanish-speaking client's "sí" does not always mean informed consent. California lawyers must ensure clients understand thei...

Carefully sequenced cross-examination and a well-timed closing argument can help jurors recognize decisive facts and reach con...

Proposition 45 would go beyond streamlining environmental reviews by weakening protections for large development projects, res...

As AI advances and remote appearances become routine, California cases involving unlicensed lawyers suggest that even discover...

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The ongoing epidemic of gun violence in America, compounded by expanded gun rights and protections for firearm manufacturers, ...

Plaintiff-side personal injury practice offers lawyers transitioning from Big Law more opportunities to gain hands-on litigati...

Propositions 41 and 42 appear to offer technical reforms, but their provisions are designed to undermine the billionaire tax a...

Plaintiffs' attorneys are stretching the EFAA beyond its intended purpose to evade otherwise enforceable arbitration agreement...

Employers own the outputs of the AI tools they deploy. They should audit those tools before errors replicate across every shif...

Employers preparing for California's "No Robo Bosses" law should understand why having a manager review an AI-generated employ...

California courts must address pay disparities for staff interpreters to stem workforce shortages, reduce reliance on costly c...

The International Bar Association's conference is over. Whether it was an expense or an investment depends on the next 30 days...

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California does not impose a universal 183-day residency rule, nor does it guarantee nonresident status for stays under nine m...

U.S. opposition to the International Criminal Court reflects political interests rather than legal principles, undermining int...

California's Proposition 45 promises faster development, but critics warn its fine print could gut environmental protections, ...

When sepsis goes undetected, the consequences can be catastrophic, raising questions about whether the failure lies with medic...

What 17 states' opposition to the rule's proposed rescission signals for the road ahead.

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A powerful appellate reply brief turns opposing counsel's arguments against them, delivers the final word and gives the court ...

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A San Jose ruling raises a constitutional question: When does public observation become comprehensive surveillance? Collecting...

Immigration detention can devastate families and communities beyond the person in custody, underscoring the need for attorneys...

In May, a federal judge greenlit the Cubs' claims against a neighboring rooftop bar profiting from views over left field. On S...

Menopause-related accommodation complaints do not require a new investigative approach, but they can present sensitive factual...

Any serious discussion about civility must include an examination of how judges, cloaked with the mantle of public trust, mana...

The United States has never consented to the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction over Americans, and that is not a clo...

Drawing on his military service in Afghanistan, a former Army officer argues that publicly livestreaming the execution of Fort...