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Alternative Dispute Resolution

The arbitration discovery thicket of SB 940

Mar. 25, 2025
By Gary Nadler, Louise A. LaMothe

California's new Senate Bill 940, effective January 1, 2025, expands discovery rights in arbitration, aligning them with Calif...


9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Inside the Ninth Circuit's en banc process

MCLE
Mar. 26, 2025
By Johanna Schiavoni

A recent program hosted by the Ninth Circuit provided insights into the complexities of the Ninth Circuit's en banc process, c...



International Law

The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), starting in 2023, targets carbon-heavy imports like steel and cement, pres...


The appellate court's decision to uphold a trial judge's ruling in In Re M.V. illuminates the broad discretion judges ...



Judge VanDyke's video raises concerns about the intersection of judicial conduct, public safety, and rhetoric in the ongoing g...


Constitutional Law

As we honor Patrick Henry's call for liberty, we face modern threats to judicial and legal independence; it's our duty to defe...



Labor/Employment, Civil Rights

Expanding the concept of diversity beyond race to include other important factors can continue to build diverse and inclusive ...


Trump's executive orders targeting law firms threaten the legal profession, stifle political opposition, and limit rights enfo...



Civil Rights

Extending Patrick Henry's call for freedom to autonomous sentient beings

Mar. 24, 2025
By Paul A. Bacigalupo, Theresa J. Macellaro

Patrick Henry's cry for liberty lives on in the fight to free Billy and Tina, two elephants at the LA Zoo, as advocates demand...


Native Americans

Give me liberty (and tribal sovereignty)

Mar. 24, 2025
By Mark Vezzola

Tribal governments balance sovereignty, democracy and individual rights through elections, judicial systems and hiring prefere...



Military Law

When they say the quiet parts out loud

Mar. 24, 2025
By Thomas J. Umberg

The firing of top military lawyers by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, seen as an attack on the rule of law, signals a dange...


Patrick Henry's call for liberty, which has long symbolized freedom for some, must be reexamined in light of its historical im...



The erosion of property rights, once fundamental to personal liberty, has led to widespread government overreach.


Constitutional Law

Give me liberty or give me death: How the Second Amendment delivers both, fueling mass incarceration and widening the societal...



Environmental & Energy

 Patrick Henry's call to overthrow tyranny echoes today as we confront the climate crisis fueled by fossil fuels, demanding bo...


Civil Rights

Thinking about freedom during women's history month

Mar. 24, 2025
By Debra R. Schoenberg

The American experiment is ongoing and imperfect, as history shows - from Patrick Henry's fiery call for freedom to the long, ...



Judges and Judiciary

Patrick Henry's demand of "Give me liberty, or give me death!" reflected his belief in local self-governance and the judiciary...


Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Corporate

As demand for legal aid rises and funding dwindles, California's 400+ legal services organizations urgently need dedicated boa...



Technology, Intellectual Property

A class action lawsuit alleges Google generative AI scraper vacuums up creators' rights and royalties for copyrighted works.


Judges and Judiciary

The pending Lawyers for Fair Reciprocal Admission case demonstrates the inherent issues with the United States' curren...



Torts/Personal Injury, Consumer Protection Law

In 2024, legal services ads hit $164 million in LA, part of a 39% national rise, fueling aggressive marketing, third-party fun...


Judges and Judiciary, Civil Procedure

What is necessary and what is wise

Mar. 20, 2025
By Brian M. Hoffstadt

The distinction between a court's holding and dicta can be difficult to navigate, as seen in cases like Andrew v. White...



Military Law

Women's military history week

Mar. 20, 2025
By Eileen C. Moore

Governor Newsom proclaimed this week as Women's Military History Week to honor the achievements of women in the U.S. military,...


Law Practice

Recent executive actions against firms like Perkins Coie and Covington & Burling underscore the rising political risks, pu...



U.S. Supreme Court, Constitutional Law

The United States Supreme Court's unsigned order in Department of State v. AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition hints that t...


Invoking the Alien Enemies Act to deport individuals linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua raises serious concerns, as ...



Torts/Personal Injury

Where water meets liability

Mar. 19, 2025
By Bradford B. Kuhn, James R. Oleshansky

The Shehyn v. Ventura County Pub. Works Agency allows property owners to pursue inverse condemnation claims ag...


Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate

Legal giants merge as rainmakers cash in

Mar. 19, 2025
By Kate Reder Sheikh

The legal industry is experiencing a surge in mergers and high-profile dealmaker moves, driven by competition for growth, top ...



Torts/Personal Injury, Corporate

This case isn't about tort reform; it's about a company failing to follow basic safety procedures, leading to severe injuries,...


Labor/Employment

Despite the contentious history of the joint employer rule during administrative transitions, the current regulation is unlike...