In Richard v. Union Pacific Railroad, the court ruled that a retired railroad engineer with 42 years of experience co...
Letters
State constitutions and civil procedure deserve their day in class
By William Slomanson
Adding a state civil procedure course to the curriculum would aid lower-tier schools and larger firms and would provide oppo...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Lessons learned from modern fictional attorneys
By Heather L. Rosing , David M. Majchrzak
"So Help Me Todd" and "All Rise," and the legal ethics lessons that can be learned from the fictional attorneys in these shows.
With Trump's 2017 tax cuts set to expire in 2025, Congress faces pivotal decisions that could reshape America's entire tax lan...
Real Estate/Development, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Despite Prop 33 defeat, landlord-tenant disputes remain costly and complicated
By Nolan Armstrong
California's complex web of rent control ordinances and tenant protection laws exposes landlords to significant liabilities, i...
Technology, Evidence
How virtual reality and spatial video will transform the courtroom
By Nathan Missaghi
Virtual reality and spatial video are set to transform the courtroom by enabling jurors to experience evidence firsthand rathe...
Data Privacy
New year, new privacy regulations
By Elliott Siebers , Patricia M. Carreiro
The California Privacy Protection Agency board has voted to advance proposed regulations to formal rulemaking, which will chan...
The civil courts aren't all that hospitable to the poor, as limited judicial resources and complex legal procedures put justic...
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Ninth Circuit calls out Ticketmaster's arbitration drama
By John A. Vogt , Ryan D. Ball
The Ninth Circuit struck down Ticketmaster's arbitration agreement, finding it unconscionable under California law due to pr...
Technology, Law Practice
Why lawyers need a written policy for AI use
By Michael G. Colantuono
Legal organizations must implement safeguards for generative AI tools to prevent risks and ensure responsible artificial intel...
Technology, Intellectual Property
Generative artificial intelligence and copyright: Who owns the rights?
By Victor S. Dorokhin
Generative AI raises thorny copyright issues, from the legality of using protected material for training to determining owners...
Constitutional Law
Gun legislation: Key changes after Bruen and Rahimi rulings
By Philip M. Howe
The Bruen and Rahimi decisions have reshaped Second Amendment jurisprudence, clarifying the scope of permissib...
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