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Letitia James, the New York AG who vowed to "get Trump," is now facing a potential federal criminal probe after the FHFA accus...


Immigration, Government

A constitutional crisis in our legal system

Apr. 21, 2025
By Nanci E. Nishimura, David Hollenberg

The illegal deportation and continued imprisonment of Kilmar Abrego García--despite court orders and government admissions of ...



Evidence

Character evidence simplified: CORPSE, COD and COW

MCLE
Apr. 18, 2025
By Jackson Lucky

Attorneys often struggle with character evidence frequently overlooking objections. This article introduces a practical, memo...


Government, Constitutional Law

The El Salvador deportations highlight how the Trump Administration may have manufactured foreign entanglements to bypass dome...



Entertainment & Sports, Contracts

As professional salaries in women's sports remain underwhelming, female college athletes are uniquely positioned to maximize ...


In 1989, the shocking murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez sparked immediate public reaction, yet their sons, Lyle and Erik Mene...



Technology

Can anyone stop AI from putting words in your mouth?

Apr. 17, 2025
By Anita Taff-Rice

Laws have largely failed to prevent AI generated impersonations and technology companies aren't helping.


California Supreme Court

In Capito v. San Jose Healthcare, the California Supreme Court addressed the scope of "unfair" business practices un...



LA Fires, Family

Mediating divorce after a natural disaster

Apr. 16, 2025
By Dianna Gould-Saltman

When divorcing couples attempt to mediate property division after a natural disaster, they face heightened uncertainty around ...


Judges and Judiciary, Government

The Sunshine in the Courtroom Act and related bills aim to increase public understanding and trust in the federal judiciary by...



LA Fires, Insurance

In the aftermath of Los Angeles wildfires, policyholders must navigate complex insurance challenges to secure fair compensatio...


President Trump's repeal of a 2024 rule halts mandatory crypto transaction reporting to the IRS, but crypto remains taxable as...



By providing junior associates with hands-on trial experience and meaningful roles in high-stakes business disputes, firms can...


Enjoin some, enjoin all

Apr. 15, 2025
By David A. Carrillo, Brandon V. Stracener

Concerns about single federal judges issuing nationwide injunctions are overstated as they are a necessary tool for ensuring ...



Constitutional Law

We should be ashamed

Apr. 15, 2025
By Erwin Chemerinsky

As lawyers, we should be ashamed that so many in our profession have capitulated to authoritarianism, choosing silence and sel...


Litigation & Arbitration

At least that's settled (perhaps not)

Apr. 15, 2025
By James R. Kirby II

A settlement may feel like the end of conflict, but without careful planning, enforcement mechanisms, and foresight, it can ...



Alternative Dispute Resolution

Office hours with the mediator

Apr. 15, 2025
By Jan Frankel Schau

In both The White Lotus and legal mediation, the journey toward resolution is fraught with tension and uncertainty, as ...


U.S. Supreme Court, Securities

Newfound appreciation for private securities-fraud rights of action to protect the public

Apr. 14, 2025
By Robert R. Henssler Jr., T. Alex B. Folkerth

Despite the Supreme Court's long-standing recognition of private securities litigation as a vital supplement to public enfor...



Intellectual Property

When is a design patent indefinite?

Apr. 14, 2025
By Dariush Adli

As design patents grow in popularity due to their cost-effectiveness and strong remedies, recent court rulings have sharpened ...


Even as federal enforcement priorities shift, technology companies should not mistake the moment for a reprieve, as robust scr...



Environmental & Energy, Administrative/Regulatory

As California pursues its 2045 clean electricity goal, local agencies and utilities are navigating legal, technological, and p...


Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Have we no sense of decency?

Apr. 14, 2025
By Sidney Kanazawa

A DOJ lawyer's recent suspension after candor with judge raises questions about what "zealous advocacy" really means in Americ...



Alternative Dispute Resolution

Effective payor-provider mediations require meticulous preparation, including detailed claims spreadsheets, expert input, and ...


State Bar & Bar Associations

Bar exam blunders and the crisis the State Bar continues to ignore

Apr. 11, 2025
By Mary Basick, Katie Moran

The California State Bar's rushed changes to the bar exam, including flawed questions and expanded testable laws, violate stat...



Children sexually abused in foster care face barriers to justice when the law shields social workers under discretionary immun...


Family

From prohibition to paternity: The long history of alcohol and family law

MCLE
Apr. 11, 2025
By Scott J. Nord, Natalie Gordon

From the early temperance movement to the repeal of Prohibition, alcohol has been both glamorized and stigmatized, presenting ...



Alternative Dispute Resolution

Rediscovering the value of in-person mediation

Apr. 10, 2025
By Lee Mendelson

While technology offers efficiency, in-person interactions are crucial for building trust and resolving emotionally charged ...


Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Navigating remote interviews and integration as a lateral transfer

Apr. 10, 2025
By Shari L. Klevens, Alanna G. Clair

As law firms shift to virtual hiring and onboarding, lateral candidates must troubleshoot tech, prepare for remote interview...



Technology

AI tools like ChatGPT are revolutionizing legal work by enhancing efficiency, streamlining workflows, and improving client c...


The Veterans Justice Commission, launched in 2022, found that insufficient support during veterans' transition to civilian lif...