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Litigation & Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution

Forensic neutrals are reshaping commercial litigation

Jan. 31, 2025
By Daniel B. Garrie, Charles Margines

As commercial litigation becomes increasingly technical; courts are turning to specialized experts who speak both legal and di...


Constitutional Law

New York Times v. Sullivan protects free speech by requiring public figures to prove "actual malice" in defamation c...



Labor/Employment

California's 2nd District Court of Appeal delivers a blow to "headless" PAGA actions in Leeper v. Shipt Inc. wh...


California trial lawyers must embrace technology like iPads, TrialPad, and digital exhibits to connect with jurors, enhance st...



Civil Procedure

Changes to California's jury selection rules aim to reduce bias in peremptory challenges, introducing greater fairness, comple...


Immigration

The dangers of ending birthright citizenship

Jan. 30, 2025
By Christopher Richardson, Benjamin McEuen

Ending birthright citizenship could leave people without legal protections, disrupt immigration policy, and cut federal fundin...



Law Practice

In an era where legal success hinges on more than just expertise, discover how to leverage client-centric strategies, niche sp...


Real Estate/Development, LA Fires, Consumer Protection Law

Wildfire housing crisis tests California price-gouging law

Jan. 30, 2025
By Jeremy S. Smith, Daniel M. Rubin

In the wake of the Los Angeles fires, California's price-gouging protections are making property owners think twice about offe...



Civil Rights, Administrative/Regulatory

The Trump administration's freeze on ongoing reform efforts threatens to undo the progress on equity and public safety while w...


Environmental & Energy, Consumer Protection Law

Even without FDA action on formaldehyde in hair relaxers, state-level bans and ongoing litigation are pushing manufacturers to...



Constitutional Law

It is finally time to get rid of Penn Central

Jan. 29, 2025
By Michael M. Berger

Two COVID-era cases from Michigan challenge the Supreme Court's murky standards for when government regulations amount to prop...


LA Fires, Insurance

Just as the DOI's Sustainable Insurance Strategy launches, unprecedented wildfire losses threaten to trigger FAIR Plan assessm...



Immigration, Constitutional Law

Federal judges race to block Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship as legal experts predict a Supreme Court showdo...


Securities

SEC cybersecurity incident disclosure rules

Jan. 28, 2025
By Adé Heyliger

Observations and lessons at the one-year anniversary of the rules' implementation.



Real Estate/Development, LA Fires

Los Angeles wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes, giving residents the option to rebuild or relocate using insurance fu...


Torts/Personal Injury

A jiu-jitsu student's multimillion-dollar victory reveals why instructors face different liability rules than other sports par...



The high-profile legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over alleged misconduct during "It Ends With Us" could h...


Judges and Judiciary

Informal discovery conferences in California courts

MCLE
Jan. 27, 2025
By Stuart M. Rice

The sunsetting of California's informal discovery conference (IDC) legislation and how judges can still employ their inherent ...



Securities

Compensation clawbacks: The initial disclosures

Jan. 27, 2025
By Mark A. Borges

The implementation of Section 10D clawback rules has begun to reshape executive compensation policies, as companies navigate d...


Securities

Clawbacks: Grabbing more than the basics

Jan. 27, 2025
By Allison C. Handy

New SEC rules require companies to adopt clawback policies for executive compensation, but many firms are going beyond the man...



Torts/Personal Injury

National tort reform is coming

Jan. 27, 2025
By Richard Alexander

Florida's recent insurance reforms, including limits on contingency fees, changes to comparative fault, and restrictions on la...


Technology, Data Privacy, Constitutional Law

President Donald Trump's TikTok proposal seeks to ease U.S.-China tensions, restore confidence, and foster innovation, while a...



Immigration, Constitutional Law

A federal judge swiftly blocked President Trump's Executive Order banning birthright citizenship yesterday, calling it "blatan...


Probate

The Newell decision confirms that a petition challenging trust amendments and claiming a constructive trust can justify...



Tax, LA Fires

Tax triage for LA fire victims

MCLE
Jan. 24, 2025
By Robert W. Wood, Alex Z. Brown

Navigating the tax implications of insurance proceeds after a wildfire can be complex, but there are mechanisms in place--like...


LA Fires, Insurance

Insurance survival guide for modern disasters

Jan. 24, 2025
By Selwyn D. Whitehead

Unpacking the essentials of insurance, highlighting its critical role in mitigating risks and financial uncertainty amid the i...



California is at a critical moment in shaping AI regulation, with recent developments highlighting the need for a comprehensiv...


Wills, Estates & Trusts

Top five trusts and estates cases of 2024

Jan. 23, 2025
By Ciarán O’Sullivan

In a year that reshaped California trust and estate law, five pivotal cases from 2024 delivered significant changes with far-r...



Technology, Law Practice

AI is transforming legal practice by enhancing real-time depositions, improving case evaluation, and streamlining document rev...


Environmental & Energy, Consumer Protection Law

Recent class action lawsuits targeting chocolate products revive questions about the use of embedded Proposition 65 allegations.