Starting Jan. 1, 2025, two new California laws--SB 365 and SB 940--will significantly reshape arbitration, allowing plaintiffs...

Biden's H-1B reform faces a tight deadline, with key changes to "specialty occupation" definitions and degree requirements, bu...

Taxpayers can amend their returns to claim refunds for taxes paid on settlements now considered tax-free, with a special provi...

Generative AI, particularly large language models like ChatGPT, could increase the number of frivolous lawsuits by making comp...

Donald Trump's push for recess appointments and unilateral control over federal spending raises serious constitutional concern...

As the 2025 reporting season approaches, public companies must carefully review SEC rule changes on insider trading, equity gr...

Critical care insurance has become essential for college athletes, helping protect their NIL earnings and career prospects fro...

Attorney Karl A. Gerber's critique of California court reporters, blaming them for high fees, inadequate court coverage, and t...

California's insurance crisis, driven by wildfire risks and climate change, has led to soaring premiums and dwindling coverage...

A lighthearted review of California appellate opinions from 2024 celebrates the quirkiest moments in legal reasoning, from pit...

California must remain vigilant as distant legal battles, such as Idaho's Attorney General Labrador's controversial stance cri...

Judges, like other public figures, often share personal anecdotes to humanize their roles, but this reflection humorously r...

As the holiday season approaches, lawyers can draw inspiration from cherished tales like

President-elect Trump's pick of RFK Jr. to lead HHS hints at big changes, with his background as a consumer attorney and vacci...

Reports from the Inspector General, NAMVETS, and UCLA highlight how harmful interactions between the Veterans Affairs Police D...

Sanctions in discovery, particularly under California Code of Civil Procedure Sections 2023.010 and 2023.030, have become a mo...

California's AB 2013, effective in 2026, mandates AI companies disclose their training data, tackling bias, copyright issues, ...

The Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act seeks to exempt settlements for sexual abuse and assault from taxes, addressing long-s...

The Supreme Court's ruling in Warner Chappell v. Nealy clarifies that copyright infringement plaintiffs can recover dam...

The Eleventh Circuit dismissed the classified documents case against Donald Trump following a government motion citing his imp...

In labor arbitration, pre-judgment interest on back pay depends on the collective bargaining agreement and arbitrator discreti...

California employers face key changes in 2025, including a minimum wage increase, freelance worker protections, hiring restric...

The trial court allowed Suffolk to present a jury instruction based on Public Contract Code section 1104, which bars public en...

Law firms that fail to implement rigorous conflict check procedures face serious exposure to ethical complaints, disqualificat...

The power of eminent domain has historically had a disparate impact on Black Americans and other minority groups. However, the...

A strong understanding of trademark law can be a game-changer for legal practices, helping businesses protect their brand, inc...

The California Supreme Court has granted review in People v. Esquivias, which will allow the court to address the conce...

A humorous exploration of the desires and frustrations of appellate lawyers through a series of creative personal ads.

The rise of AI has led to numerous copyright lawsuits, highlighting the need for creative problem-solving in this emerging field.