Civil Procedure
Message in a bottle: reconsidering service by publication
By Ashfaq G. Chowdhury
In California, service by publication allows a party to notify another by publishing legal notices in a newspaper after reason...
When law enforcement breaks its own rules for DNA evidence collection, the damage extends far beyond any single investigation ...
Environmental & Energy
CEQA: California's last line of defense against Trump's environmental rollbacks
By Kevin P. Bundy , Jennifer Ganata
As the Trump administration weakens federal environmental protections, California's Environmental Quality Act remains a critic...
Immigration
ICE enforcement actions: How to protect your business when using staffing agencies
By Spencer Hamer
Assuming your staffing agency alone bears the risk of ICE enforcement can be a costly mistake that leads to hefty fines, legal...
Labor/Employment, Administrative/Regulatory
Downsizing Washington for a bigger and better America
By Xinying Huang
President Trump's aggressive federal workforce cuts aim to reduce the deficit and streamline government operations, despite wi...
March is Women's History Month. Here are a few of the many women who helped protect our country.
Torts/Personal Injury, Construction
Chain reaction: Who's really at fault in the scissor lift fall?
By Garret D. Murai
The legal issue in Camacho v. JLG Industries Inc. is whether JLG should be liable for a construction worker's injuries...
U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal
SCOTUS favors Napue over Brady in rare death penalty reversal inGlossip
By Maya James , Max Alderman
In a surprising turn, the Supreme Court elevates Napue's false testimony standard over Brady's evidence disclosure req...
Forms 1099 are key tax reminders, and errors can trigger IRS audits, making accuracy crucial; promptly correct mistakes to avo...
Eileen C. Moore, a former Vietnam combat nurse, laments the renaming of Fort Moore back to Fort Benning, stripping Vietnam vet...
U.S. Supreme Court, Class Action, Civil Procedure
Supreme Court grants certiorari on important class certification standards
By Amit Rana , Antonia I. Stabile
The Supreme Court will decide if a federal court can certify a Rule 23(b)(3) damages class when some members lack Article III ...
Guide to Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Appellate Practice
Look out below! Fabulous footnotes
By Benjamin G. Shatz , Andrew M. Beshai
Footnotes in Supreme Court decisions play a crucial role in shaping legal precedent, revealing the justices' internal dynamics...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
The transformative power of apology in conflict resolution
By Leonid M. Zilberman
A sincere apology can help parties move beyond entrenched positions, rebuild trust, and open communication channels, often lea...
Labor/Employment, Corporate
Trump vs. DEI: executive orders ignite workplace legal battle
By Mae Alberto
As corporate giants dismantle DEI programs, the workplace braces for a legal storm of uncertainty.
Highlighting the ethical responsibilities of criminal defense attorneys, especially their duty to balance client representatio...
Judges and Judiciary
The true scandal isn't just the shooting - it's the judge's daily drinking
By Baruch C. Cohen
Judge Jeffrey Ferguson's killing of his wife is horrific, but more shocking is the fact that for years he presided over cases ...
Insurance, Entertainment & Sports
Deion Sanders' game-changing play: Disability insurance in college sports
By Frank N. Darras
Coach Deion Sanders' decision to purchase permanent total disability insurance for his players ahead of the 2024 Alamo Bowl un...
U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment
EEOC and DOJ oppose heightened standard in 'reverse discrimination' cases
By Juan C. Enjamio , Veronica A. Torrejón
The U.S. Supreme Court heard ...
Labor/Employment, Consumer Law
Direct-to-consumer prescription drug programs: Plan sponsors beware!
By Mary E. Powell
In 2024, Eli Lilly launched LillyDirect, a direct-to-consumer platform providing affordable access to various drugs, bypassing...
Gerald saw the growing demand for big and tall sizes in fashion, persuading manufacturers to produce small lots of larger size...
I filed an appeal challenging the Dec. 30 ruling in the ...
LA Fires, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation, time and the law of rebuilding Los Angeles
By Howard B. Miller
Rebuilding Los Angeles by 2028 is a legal test, with disputes risking delays; swift mediation and coordinated legal action are...
Appellate Practice
Motions matter in the court of appeal too, so here are 10 tips
By Tracie L. Brown , Ben Feuer
Motions in California appellate courts, governed by Rule 8.54, play a crucial role in determining the course and outcome of ap...
Constitutional Law
Navigating the Interstate Carry Reciprocity Act: What it means for gun owners and states without reciprocity
By William Slomanson
Rep. Richard Hudson and 120 colleagues introduced H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, aiming to recog...
LA Fires
How Legal Aid can help rebuild lives after disaster
By Yvonne Mariajimenez , Mara Cohen
The January wildfires in Los Angeles County were a historic disaster, and NLSLA is providing critical legal aid to help vulner...
Technology
Artificial intelligence in law: Tools and strategies for 2025
By George Brandon
AI has evolved from a luxury to an essential competitive advantage for forward-thinking law firms in 2025--revolutionizing leg...
Health Care & Hospital Law, Administrative/Regulatory
NIH 15% cap cuts costs, but potentially threatens cutting-edge research
By John H. Minan
The NIH's 15% cap on indirect costs for research grants has sparked legal challenges, with states arguing it disrupts critical...
Wills, Estates & Trusts, Family
Protecting separate property claims in complex asset cases
By Mara Berke
Effective estate planning requires a clear understanding of community vs. separate property to avoid unintended transmutation,...
In 2025, life science IPOs and M&As are set to rise, with more mature companies entering the market and a friendlier regul...
Consumer Protection Law
Regulatory reset: Trump administration's efforts to reshape the CFPB
By A.J. Dhaliwal , Mehul Madia
Companies celebrating a potential regulatory retreat from the CFPB should beware: state regulators could step into the void, p...