Technology, Criminal
'Tis the season for facial recognition technology in retail stores
By Anita Taff-Rice
AI facial recognition technology seeks to stamp out retail theft but may falsely accuse shoppers.
Corporate
Why attorneys need to address the Corporate Transparency Act today
By Brandon Largent
Attorneys should help clients identify beneficial owners, gather required information, establish compliance systems, and ensur...
Labor/Employment
What employers need to know about hiring temporary and seasonal employees
By Brooke B. Tabshouri
From paid sick leave to disability accommodation, temporary workers are entitled to many of the same benefits as full-time emp...
Insurance
Fighting fire with law: Protecting homeowners from insurance burnouts
By Shant A. Karnikian, Hugo Flores
Senate Bill 824 prohibits insurers from canceling or nonrenewing policies for properties in or near wildfire-affected areas fo...
California Supreme Court
A pivotal moment for shareholder rights
By Anya J. Freedman
The California Supreme Court is weighing EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court, a case that could let shareholders ...
Law Practice, Labor/Employment
Failure to accommodate claims: Strategies for establishing liability when accommodations are denied
By Emily R. Pincin
Evidence
When is a work email subject to the attorney-client privilege?
By Ivan Puchalt
Torts/Personal Injury
The hidden battle: Understanding traumatic brain injury
By Boris Treyzon
Civil Procedure
When juries are mis-instructed, plaintiffs suffer
By V. James DeSimone
Law Practice, Civil Litigation
Mentoring the next generation of plaintiffs' advocates
By Elizabeth J. Cabraser
Criminal, Consumer Protection Law
New programs and rulings may impact whistleblowers' willingness and ability to stop fraudulent practices
By Christina V. Tusan
Law Practice
'It would be my pleasure': How we ought to be treating clients
By Paul T. Llewellyn
Appellate Practice
Raising the bar: The strategic value of a plaintiff-side appellate practice
By Glenn A. Danas, Ashley M. Boulton
Labor/Employment
Navigating return-to-work after a disability
By Chambord V. Benton-Hayes
Torts/Personal Injury
Beyond simply combining cases: Balancing individual justice and collective power in mass tort litigation
By Mike Arias, Christopher A.J. Swift
Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
The best plaintiff's lawyer is the best human
By Arash Homampour
Administrative/Regulatory
The role of regulations in balancing public safety and commerce
By Patrick S. Nolan
Entertainment & Sports
Newsom's tax credit gamble to boost California's entertainment industry
By Rami S. Yanni, Sami Kazi
Amid high living costs and talent retention issues, Governor Newsom's plan to incentivize local production could stabilize Cal...
Family
The rise of 'gray divorce' and why older adults are choosing to split up
By Emily Faye Robinson
An estimated 1 in 4 divorces now occur among couples over 50. The phenomenon of gray divorce represents a significant shift in...
Technology
Do managerial and supervisory lawyers have an ethical duty to supervise AI output?
By Joel A. Osman
Recent legal surveys show AI's growing use in drafting legal documents and communications, while also raising ethical concerns...
Technology
AI vs. human court reporters in the future of legal transcription
By Stephanie Leslie
As AI technology impacts the court reporting industry, the risks--ranging from bias to security concerns--highlight why human ...
Corporate, Administrative/Regulatory
CTA clock is ticking -- are you prepared?
By Blair Castellanos
The Corporate Transparency Act went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, requiring nonexempt entities to file a Beneficial Owner Infor...
Government, Criminal, Corporate
Hochman's win could cast a wider net on prosecutorial priorities
By Dominique Caamano
Hochman's "hard middle" platform may allow federal agencies and prosecutors in the region to focus on broader, more complex ma...
Constitutional Law
Death of the 2nd Amendment: Part V - The 13th repealed the 2nd
By Myron Moskovitz
The Second Amendment, which protects the right to keep and bear arms, was originally intended to preserve state militias used ...
After Frontier Airlines Flight 1326's emergency landing, 190 passengers face a legal battle over emotional distress and aviat...
Torts/Personal Injury
How Audish v. Macias changes the game for Medicare in personal injury cases
By Greyson M. Goody
The California Court of Appeal's ruling challenges traditional collateral source rule protections and shapes future litigati...
Technology
State AI agenda unpacks the new legislative measures shaping the future
By Benjamin M. Sadun, Allie Ozurovich
In 2024, California's legislature passed key AI bills focused on ethical concerns and digital content misuse, while Gov. Newso...
Data Privacy
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe settles data breach claims with hefty fine
By Jennifer Paley
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP settles $8 million data breach class action, offering compensation and free identity th...
Technology, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Intelligent use of artificial assistance in AI integration and legal ethics
By Wendy L. Patrick
Improper use of AI can lead to errors and legal sanctions, highlighting the need for supervision and oversight.