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Construction

You say tomato, I say to-mah-to

Apr. 9, 2025
By Garret D. Murai

In L & S Framing Inc. v. California Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board, the Court of Appeal upheld the ...


International Law, Administrative/Regulatory

President Trump's recent executive order imposing universal tariffs of 10%, with higher rates for certain trading partners, ra...



Litigation & Arbitration

Navigating ethics in high-stakes litigation

MCLE
Apr. 9, 2025
By Neville L. Johnson, Hillary Johns

Your duty to the client comes first in high-profile matters, even as unprecedented media access creates more legal potholes to...


Contracts

SB 82: An end to infinite arbitration clauses

Apr. 9, 2025
By Tricia A. Bigelow

In response to the controversial use of broad, "infinite arbitration clauses," SB 82 seeks to limit arbitration agreements in ...



Technology, Alternative Dispute Resolution

Mastering eDiscovery and AI in ADR: A guide for legal practitioners

Apr. 8, 2025
By Daniel B. Garrie, Bradford K. Newman

As AI reshapes the legal landscape, mastering eDiscovery isn't just a career advantage for attorneys - it's now an ethical obl...


Torts/Personal Injury, Construction

Off-site subcontractor accidents: Who's liable?

Apr. 8, 2025
By Don Willenburg

A recent court ruling raises new questions about the scope of liability for owners and contractors when subcontractor employee...



Government, Constitutional Law

Governor Newsom's efforts to shield California companies from foreign retaliatory tariffs by working directly with foreign gov...


Corporate

SB 763: Increased penalties as a means of corporate deterrence

Apr. 8, 2025
By Kate Patchen, Elizabeth Archer

Proposed legislation would dramatically increase antitrust violation penalties - raising corporate fines from $1 million to $1...



The legal system is facing a decline in civility, rising corruption, and law firms caving to external pressures. Smaller firms...


Business owners must protect separate property claims by managing marital efforts in business growth, using apportionment form...



Judges and Judiciary, Guide to Legal Writing

April, not the 'cruellest' month

Apr. 7, 2025
By Arthur Gilbert

A reflection on the impact of change, forgotten contributions of influential jurists, and the importance of clarity in legal o...


Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Civil Rights

Officers of the court are duty-bound to combat bias-driven incivility, which has diminished the legal profession's stature and...



Contracts, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

A Ninth Circuit ruling in Chabolla v. ClassPass highlights the evolving scrutiny of online contracts, as the court side...


Technology, Law Practice

The collision between the ancient practice of legal reasoning and AI algorithms that can simulate it with uncanny precision - ...



Immigration, Constitutional Law

Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport members of Tren de Aragua without due process is an overreach of executive powe...


Law School

Why I went to law school - Part 5: Back to school

Apr. 7, 2025
By Myron Moskovitz

After a disturbing incident at work, I considered a new path and, despite my mediocre academic background, took a chance on la...



LA Fires, Immigration

The devastating January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles have intensified an already severe construction labor shortage, delaying...


Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure

As the interstate abortion legal battle intensifies, a legal expert examines potential scenarios Louisiana might pursue after ...



Law Practice

Navigating the tightrope between law firm success and motherhood means abandoning the myth of perfection, embracing necessary ...


Children caught in family law disputes often face severe emotional challenges, including loyalty conflicts and parentification...



Health Care & Hospital Law

A constitutional crisis is unfolding as Louisiana seeks to extradite a New York doctor for providing abortion pills via teleme...


President Trump's executive orders against prominent law firms have sparked a crisis for legal independence, forcing attorneys...



Entertainment & Sports, Civil Rights, Administrative/Regulatory

College sports are changing fast with NIL compensation and Title IX compliance in flux. Schools must navigate shifting federal...


Technology, Judges and Judiciary

The use of AI in judicial decision-making raises concerns about transparency, ethical reasoning, and the potential erosion of...



Intellectual Property, Alternative Dispute Resolution

Successful mediation in intellectual property cases requires IP practitioners to complete five critical tasks: creating a cand...


Technology, Intellectual Property

Storytelling and the art of creativity: Who holds the pen?

Apr. 2, 2025
By Cynthia J. Cole, Eva-Maria Strobel

AI's role in authorship raises questions about ownership and copyright protection in both Europe and the U.S.



Remedies, Civil Litigation

Criminal restitution orders following civil settlements

MCLE
Apr. 2, 2025
By Dmitry Gorin, Alan Eisner

Civil settlements don't erase criminal restitution. In California, defendants can still be ordered to pay victims for economic...


Intellectual Property



U.S. Supreme Court, Intellectual Property

Supreme Court restricts Lanham Act profits awards

Apr. 2, 2025
By Scott R. Commerson


Technology, Intellectual Property