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Probate

Probating King Lear's will: Shakespeare reimagined

Nov. 6, 2024
By Clifford L. Klein

Exploring the probate implications of Shakespeare's "King Lear," drawing parallels with a real historical case and examining m...


Members of the military and lawyers have a duty to challenge orders that contravene the fundamental obligation to support and ...


Approximately 3.5 million used cars sold in California in 2024 will no longer be eligible for the refund-or-replace remedy, si...


Torts/Personal Injury, Technology, Government

Brace for major changes in digital rights as the No Fakes Act aims to enforce strict liability and impose hefty fines on viola...


Alternative Dispute Resolution

Pursuing early settlement of disputes allows parties to maintain control over the process and outcome, reducing reliance on ov...


Technology, Consumer Protection Law

A tale of two philosophies: crypto and capital markets under Harris and Trump

Nov. 5, 2024
By Teresa Goody Guillén, Isabelle Corbett Sterling

While both candidates support the crypto industry, Trump's evolution from opposition to endorsement, exemplified by his family...


Appellate Practice

More, more, more (appellate reading material)

Nov. 5, 2024
By Benjamin G. Shatz

For readers interested in appellate matters, a vast array of recent books, articles, and technological tools offers extensive ...


Even if immigrants complete treatment under Prop. 36, they will still face immigration consequences.


Government, Criminal

Prop 36: Two steps forward? More like ten steps back

Nov. 5, 2024
By Ricardo D. García

Special interests, including major retailers and the California Correctional Peace Officers Association, are pushing Propositi...


Judges and Judiciary

Balls in a barrel

Nov. 4, 2024
By Arthur Gilbert

The barrels and baseballs were brought into court as evidence, and various participants, including the judge himself, attempte...


State Bar & Bar Associations, Legal Education

The experimental bar exam awards up to 40 points for strong performance on pre-tested Kaplan questions, using a statistically ...


Law Practice

At a recent party, an older man claimed that only "very wealthy" individuals could afford a subscription box at the Hollywood ...


Constitutional Law

Professor Carl T. Bogus argues that the Second Amendment was included in the Bill of Rights to protect slavery, as Southern st...


Civil Procedure

The new legal recourse for judgment debtors in ex parte proceedings

Nov. 4, 2024
By Allan J. Favish, Shawn Shaffie

The Ex Parte Loophole: California courts likely will adopt an exception to malicious prosecution requirements which otherwise...


Business Law

Effective strategies for navigating workplace politics

Nov. 4, 2024
By J. Scott Tiedemann

Balancing business needs with employees' rights to engage in protected concerted activity is essential to maintaining a positi...


Labor/Employment, Business Law

Knowing the difference between these classifications is not only a matter of compliance; it's fundamental to maintaining a fai...


Small businesses with lean budgets can maximize efficiency by adopting a tiered approach to compliance obligations.


Environmental & Energy, Consumer Law

California's latest compliance laws target everything from textiles and paint to carpet recycling and warehouse operations. He...


Immigration, Government, Criminal

Prop 36 will increase deportations

Nov. 1, 2024
By Raha Jorjani

Proposition 36, a ballot measure funded by retailers, aims to change state law to classify a person's third theft and third dr...


Tax, Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Issuing a Form 1099 to a client can result in the client receiving multiple forms for the same settlement, complicating their...


Civil Procedure

For civil litigators, the principles of Civil Procedure form the foundation of their practice, transforming from a dreaded sub...


Evidence, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Criminal

Don't stifle Brady

Nov. 1, 2024
By Todd Fries

The charges against Diana Teran could deter prosecutors from fulfilling their ethical responsibilities, potentially leading to...


Government

Burr: no chilling effect on Trump

Oct. 31, 2024
By James Attridge

Words like "gaslighting" and "weaponization" dominate our political discourse today, echoing historical instances of political...


Technology, Law Practice

The launch of GPT-5 by OpenAI is expected to bring transformative changes to the legal profession, enhancing efficiency, accur...


Torts/Personal Injury, Government, Administrative/Regulatory

The California DMV has officially suspended written knowledge tests for elderly drivers, igniting debates about road safety an...


U.S. Supreme Court, Government

Trump's actions under the immunity spotlight

Oct. 31, 2024
By Philip M. Howe

The Government argues that Trump's actions were in his unofficial capacity as a candidate, using private actors and campaign i...


Government, Constitutional Law

The recent court decision may enhance local government authority to limit access and newsgathering for journalists, even in tr...


Litigation & Arbitration

Sub rosa - how it's used, how to obtain it, and how to handle it

Oct. 30, 2024
By Shant A. Karnikian, Sheri R. Lalehzarian

Sub rosa evidence has the potential to hurt your case. In dealing with sub rosa evidence, make sure to prepare your client and...


Intellectual Property

The campaign season's copyright showdown

MCLE
Oct. 30, 2024
By Rami S. Yanni, Sami Kazi

Politicians are increasingly using popular songs in their campaign materials without authorization, leading to legal battles w...


Business Law

The Benefit Fund: A new frontier for impact investing

Oct. 30, 2024
By Jon Tong, Frank J. Martin

The Delaware statutory public benefit limited partnership, established in 2019, addresses key challenges in impact investing. ...