Proposed federal evidence rule would require AI-Generated evidence to meet same standard as expert witnesses.

The California Supreme Court recognizes the public's right under the California Public Records Act to enforce proper public ag...

A new California law streamlines divorce by encouraging cooperation over conflict--offering families a faster, less adversaria...

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A San Diego lawsuit challenges California's ban on pepper projectile launchers, arguing they are bearable, less lethal arms pr...

After nearly 20 years as a lawyer and 13 as a judge, finding the truth in court remains a challenge amid flawed evidence, huma...

A man lost 11 years to pretrial detention, but a single unappealed ruling blocked his federal due process claim--raising hard ...

In 2025, California courts and the Department of Insurance clarified that "direct physical loss or damage" from fires and smo...

The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis violated the Fourth Amendment's ban on unreasonable seizures,...

More than a year after the Eaton and Palisades fires, many families still cannot rebuild because insurers quietly shortchange ...

California's emergence as a seat for international arbitration reflects its growing role in cross-border commerce--and carries...

California has finally delivered broad tax relief for wildfire settlements--but new legal definitions and shifting requirement...

Remote depositions offer undeniable efficiencies in time and cost, but they also raise serious concerns about witness coaching...

When a spouse files for bankruptcy amid divorce proceedings, family law attorneys face complex questions about automatic stays...

A recent California federal court ruling has revived CIPA pen-register claims based on common website tracking tools, heighten...

California employers enter 2026 with sweeping new labor laws, making now a critical time to reassess workplace policies and en...

McConaughey is trademarking 'Alright, alright, alright'--and himself--to fight AI deepfakes before they fight him.

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Chuck Klosterman's claim that Tom Brady is not football's GOAT underscores a simple point: greatness in team endeavors--whethe...

Trump's claim that only his own morality limits his power echoes Nixon's infamous logic--and reflects a presidency increasingl...

Despite strong diversity policies and research like the Justice Gap Study, the State Bar largely protects wealthy civil client...

The start of a new year offers a timely reminder: maintaining perspective is essential for attorneys and firm leaders working ...

Generative AI may be transforming the world, but arbitrators remain notably cautious, if not resistant, to letting it into the...

Long before today's trade wars, tariff disputes helped shape the legal definition of art--forcing courts to draw lines between...

In California, plaintiffs alleging sexual misconduct must clear high procedural and substantive hurdles to litigate anonymousl...

Successful settlement conferences depend on often-overlooked fundamentals like timing, case knowledge and preparation--includi...

Executive terminations carry unique risks for both companies and individuals, but a skilled mediator can help parties navigate...

Cultural awareness allows lawyers to do more than resolve disputes--it helps clients feel understood in the process.

As courts move past IP disputes, the next wave of AI litigation is turning toward real-world harms--and testing whether tradit...

A divided 9th Circuit wrongly extended First Amendment protection to a University of Washington professor's offensive, non-ped...