A controversial excise tax on litigation funding proceeds -- once feared by funders and lawyers alike -- has been left out of ...

In Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating, Inc., the California Court of Appeal, in a case of first impression, held that prosp...

If the California Supreme Court decides to depublish an opinion, just tell us why -- we can take it.

If the California Supreme Court decides to depublish an opinion, just tell us why -- we can take it.

AI is reshaping legal practice--but when left unchecked, its subtle biases in language and logic can expose California attorne...

Mediation can powerfully relieve emotional and financial stress by resolving conflict--but while it helps people heal, it does...

Supreme Court rulings in Heller and Bruen have created a shaky legal foundation for interpreting the Second Ame...

Assembly Bill 1264 aims to reform school nutrition but instead introduces vague, unscientific legal definitions that would rai...

As companies rush to adopt AI, they risk costly litigation under California's wiretapping law -- unless they take proactive st...

The proposed elimination of Legal Services Corporation funding would severely undermine Community Legal Aid SoCal's ability to...

As California fights to protect its century-old water rights while the Colorado River shrinks to dangerous lows, the nation's ...

The Senate narrowly passed the sweeping "One Big Beautiful Tax Bill," which includes major changes to small business stock rul...

In pursuit of its unprecedented goal to deport one million immigrants, the second Trump administration has used legally and et...

In-N-Out's termination of a Black employee over his sideburns, now the subject of a $3 million lawsuit, underscores how compan...

In Getzels v. The State Bar of California, the Court of Appeal held that inactive attorneys are barred from serving as...

The Supreme Court's Martin ruling strips federal law enforcement of a key shield in FTCA suits, barring the use of the...

The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on transgender medical care for minors by avoiding the issue of discrimination--bypas...

While campaign ads must disclose who paid for them, lobbying ads -- especially digital ones -- often don't, and usually that's...

Business disputes are costly, complex, and often ruin relationships, but when approached with early communication, strategic m...

In June 2025, ICE raids intensified across California as the DOJ escalated immigration enforcement efforts. Employers must und...

If Herman Melville didn't need to write "Call me Ishmael ('Ishmael')," then legal writers shouldn't feel compelled to define e...

Litigation funding, already complex and tax-sensitive, faces a seismic shift under the Senate's pending tax bill, which would ...

A legitimate class-action claim for unreimbursed uniform expenses may be barred before it begins -- not on the merits, but due...

The Senate parliamentarian plays a pivotal role in the reconciliation process by ensuring that provisions in budget-related le...

With immigration enforcement intensifying in 2025, California employers face renewed federal scrutiny and must balance complia...

As California's 2025 legislative session nears its close, lawmakers are advancing three impactful employment bills--targeting ...

A former family law judge reflects on the profound challenges mental health issues pose in high-conflict cases, urging the leg...

Thousands of homeowners are being denied insurance coverage for toxic smoke damage, despite clear health risks and legal prote...

A 9th Circuit panel struck down California's gun-rationing law, and while Attorney General Rob Bonta may seek en banc review, ...

A new California ruling offers three crucial reminders for anti-SLAPP practitioners: Stick closely to the statute's requiremen...