Securities, Administrative/Regulatory
5th Circuit vacates SEC approval of NASDAQ board diversity rules
By Teresa L. Johnson , Sara Adler
The 5th Circuit found that the diversity rules were not a disclosure requirement but a public-shaming penalty, and concluded t...
Taking notice: Premises liability requires support
By Andrew O. Smith
The California Court of Appeals upheld a summary judgment in favor of a shopping center and its janitorial service, ruling tha...
SB 940 misrepresents certification, misuses terms like "independent," and needs clearer language and amendments.
U.S. Supreme Court, Intellectual Property
Supreme Court IP cases to watch in 2025
By Monica M. Arnold , Michelle E. Armond
The 2024-2025 Supreme Court term will tackle key intellectual property cases, including issues of personal jurisdiction in pat...
Year-end is a stressful period with significant tax considerations, especially for law firms and individuals operating on a ca...
Labor/Employment, Civil Rights
DEI under the spotlight: Trump's DOJ v. EEOC
By Tal Burnovski Yeyni
President-elect Trump's nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to lead the DOJ's Civil Rights Division signals a potential clash with t...
Technology, Contracts, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Arbitrating smart contract disputes: A comprehensive approach
By Daniel B. Garrie , Gail A. Andler
As smart contract adoption grows, arbitration provides an effective mechanism for resolving related disputes, aligning with th...
Technology
Communications providers that failed to prevent robocalls on FCC's naughty list
By Anita Taff-Rice
The Federal Communications Commission moved to permanently block calls from 2400 carriers that failed to tackle robocalls.
A legal battle in Sacramento over a 500-foot radio tower pits CapRadio, claiming ownership based on a 1990 agreement, against ...
Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary
Franz Kafka: Enemy of the Kafkaesque
By Ashfaq G. Chowdhury
Franz Kafka's work, shaped by his legal background, offers timeless lessons for lawyers and judges, urging us to avoid the Kaf...
Corporate, Business Law, Administrative/Regulatory
DOJ playbooks: New covers, same rules?
By Randy Grossman , Misa Eiritz
While President-elect Trump has not specifically commented on corporate crime, there is speculation that DOJ programs like whi...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
ADR certification: Why 'unambitious' may be best
By John Derrick
California's 2025 ADR certification may mislead consumers about competence, exclude skilled solo practitioners, and create con...
As a sole practitioner, I've found that participating in "Lawyers in the Library" allows me to serve the community with basi...
Forensic accounting required to allay court's concerns for flight of white collar defendants
By Dmitry Gorin , Alan Eisner
Technology, Corporate, Business Law
The transformative power of generative AI in white-collar investigations and criminal defense
By Karen P. Hewitt , Maggie Adema Maloy
Government, Corporate, Business Law
Five considerations for white collar enforcement under Trump's second administration
By Jack P. DiCanio , Emily Reitmeier Haffner
Government, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Business Law
Minding the ramparts in an age of fear and favor
By Joshua M. Robbins
Corporate, Business Law
A white-collar lawyer's analysis of Government Code 1090 - the stealth crime
By Nina Marino
Business Law
An overlooked area of white-collar defense: Crisis response for catastrophic incidents
By Robb C. Adkins , Rachel H. Ofori
Health Care & Hospital Law, Government, Business Law
Looking ahead at health care enforcement: Telehealth, Medicare Advantage and AI
By Benjamin R. Barron , Bradley E. Marrett
Business Law
False Claims Act constitutionality challenged and what it means for qui tam actions
By Adam L. Braverman , Anissa Chitour
Business Law
Small state, big safety net: Delaware's expense advancement for white-collar defense
By Stephen H. Sutro , Michael B. Gonen
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Preview of coming attractions: Proposed professional rule on civility is no longer an aspiration
By Wendy L. Patrick
The California State Bar's proposed Rule 8.4.2 would make civility enforceable, disciplining lawyers for uncivil behavior and...
Torts/Personal Injury, Government
The Trump settlement with ABC News sets a dangerous precedent for defamation law
By Erwin Chemerinsky
ABC News' $15 million settlement of a weak defamation suit with Donald Trump, coupled with an apology, undermines press freedo...
Addressing the crisis of excessive and unconstitutional sentences requires systemic reform and proper funding for legal repres...
Bankruptcy
When financial struggles meet marital breakdowns, the consequences can be complex and far-reaching. Tune in for another insigh...
Litigation & Arbitration
Burden lifted in arbitration waiver cases
By Gary A. Watt , Patrick Burns
The California Supreme Court's decision in Quach v. California Commerce Club (2024) eliminated the decades-old arbitr...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation is more than a negotiation, it's a strategic battle worth preparing for
By Greg Derin
Preparation is key to success in mediation, just as it is in trial, requiring thorough briefing, pre-mediation conferences, cl...
In a humorous and self-reflective fantasy, Myron Moskovitz imagines joining the ranks of Trump's legal team, getting appointed...
Tax
Chevron's last hurrah: 5th Circuit signals shift in IRS deference and tax-exempt rules
By Selwyn D. Whitehead
And so it begins: The 5th Circuit's decision in MHACO v. Commissioner commences the "dissing" of Chevron...