The boomerang of lawfare: Letitia James faces her own legal reckoning
By Baruch C. Cohen
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
By Nanci E. Nishimura, David Hollenberg
The illegal deportation and continued imprisonment of Kilmar Abrego García--despite court orders and government admissions of ...
Attorneys often struggle with character evidence frequently overlooking objections. This article introduces a practical, memo...
Government, Constitutional Law
Do the El Salvador deportations leave due process in the dust?
By Paul Stanton Kibel
The El Salvador deportations highlight how the Trump Administration may have manufactured foreign entanglements to bypass dome...
Entertainment & Sports, Contracts
How women athletes can harness NIL's momentum for long-term wealth
By Frank N. Darras
As professional salaries in women's sports remain underwhelming, female college athletes are uniquely positioned to maximize ...
Criminal
The Menendez case: rethinking justice through trauma and adolescent development
By Christopher Hawthorne
In 1989, the shocking murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez sparked immediate public reaction, yet their sons, Lyle and Erik Mene...
Laws have largely failed to prevent AI generated impersonations and technology companies aren't helping.
California Supreme Court
'Unfairness' in consumer protection cases: the latest from the California Supreme Court
By David M. Axelrad
In Capito v. San Jose Healthcare, the California Supreme Court addressed the scope of "unfair" business practices un...
When divorcing couples attempt to mediate property division after a natural disaster, they face heightened uncertainty around ...
Judges and Judiciary, Government
Let the sunshine in: a bipartisan push for transparency in federal courts
By Laura W. Halgren
The Sunshine in the Courtroom Act and related bills aim to increase public understanding and trust in the federal judiciary by...
LA Fires, Insurance
Navigating the complex insurance landscape of Los Angeles wildfires
By John Petzold
In the aftermath of Los Angeles wildfires, policyholders must navigate complex insurance challenges to secure fair compensatio...
Tax, Securities
Trump repeals crypto reporting rule: What it means for IRS tax compliance and privacy
By Robert W. Wood
President Trump's repeal of a 2024 rule halts mandatory crypto transaction reporting to the IRS, but crypto remains taxable as...
Business Law
How empowering junior associates drives success in high-stakes business disputes and trial outcomes
By Anika M. Prednis
By providing junior associates with hands-on trial experience and meaningful roles in high-stakes business disputes, firms can...
Enjoin some, enjoin all
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 ...
As lawyers, we should be ashamed that so many in our profession have capitulated to authoritarianism, choosing silence and sel...
A settlement may feel like the end of conflict, but without careful planning, enforcement mechanisms, and foresight, it can ...
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
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...
As design patents grow in popularity due to their cost-effectiveness and strong remedies, recent court rulings have sharpened ...
Technology
Beware laissez-faire: navigating risks in a shifting enforcement environment
By Matthew M. Yelovich
Even as federal enforcement priorities shift, technology companies should not mistake the moment for a reprieve, as robust scr...
Environmental & Energy, Administrative/Regulatory
The path to clean energy runs through local agencies and utilities
By Roberto Escobar
As California pursues its 2045 clean electricity goal, local agencies and utilities are navigating legal, technological, and p...
A DOJ lawyer's recent suspension after candor with judge raises questions about what "zealous advocacy" really means in Americ...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediating payor-provider disputes: apples and oranges
By Daniel A. Platt
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
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...
Family
Justice denied: How the law can shield CPS from failing abused kids
By Veronica Mittino
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
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
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
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
Embracing AI: ChatGPT tips to boost law practice productivity
By Sonya L. Sigler
AI tools like ChatGPT are revolutionizing legal work by enhancing efficiency, streamlining workflows, and improving client c...
Military Law
Veterans Justice Commission calls for reform to help veterans in the criminal justice system
By Eileen C. Moore
The Veterans Justice Commission, launched in 2022, found that insufficient support during veterans' transition to civilian lif...