U.S. Supreme Court
US Supreme Court rejects challenge to mifepristone
By Philip M. Howe
The Supreme Court unanimously decided that the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine and other parties did not have standing to ch...
Probate
Third time’s a charm: Continued development of no contest case law from Key v. Tyler III
By Denise E. Chambliss, Ariel G. Siner
There has been no judicial interpretation or construction of the phrase "probable cause" in the context of a direct contest, a...
Women judges have enriched and improved the legal system by bringing their unique experiences and perspectives to the bench.
Many law firms have revised their diversity fellowship programs, which offer summer associate positions and scholarships to di...
Working moms on having it all
By Elizabeth T. Castillo
Having it all is possible, but it requires defining what it means to you and prioritizing your needs and wants. Taking care of...
Why experienced women are leaving law firms and how firms can prevent their exit
By Heather L. Vanderpool
Women lawyers report feeling unsupported in their career paths, facing implicit biases that affect their promotion and compens...
Sotomayor's retirement debate sparks discussion on sexism, ageism, and ableism
By Itak Moradi
The debate over whether U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor should retire has sparked a larger conversation about sexis...
Learn to pivot
By Lori Dobrin
Women have made significant contributions to the legal profession, bringing new skills, perspectives, and insights into the bo...
Law Practice, Civil Rights
The long and winding road to gender parity in the legal profession
By Stacy D. Phillips
Creating more opportunities for women in the legal profession is an imperative, and the profession benefits from having lawyer...
When lawyers are judged by their looks
By Tricia A. Bigelow
Women in the legal profession are judged by the strength of their characters and the brilliance of their minds, but are still ...
Corporate governance and form must address global challenges
By Susan H. Mac Cormac
Several factors may contribute to the lack of diversity among experts cited and consulted on corporate forms and governance, i...
When will we stop having lists of top women lawyers?
By Daralyn J. Durie
Women lawyers are still mistaken for non-lawyers, are underrepresented in lead roles, and are expected to conform to a male-do...
Legal Education, Law Practice
"In Re Lady Lawyers": A Brief History Of Women In Law
By Emily R. Pincin
The United States Supreme Court's 1873 decision in Bradwell v. Illinois allowed states to exclude women from certain pr...
Law Practice
Managing the Double-Decker 'Sandwich Generation' in Law and at Home
By Karin Bohmholdt
Women in their late 30s to early 50s often find themselves in a "sandwich generation" phase, where they are responsible for ca...
Consumer Protection Law
Dough you know? Unpacking recent claims of false advertising against Kroger's Carbmaster bread
By James R. Molen
The legal battle against Kroger serves as a reminder of the critical role played by regulators and consumers in holding corpor...
Bankruptcy
When is a foreclosure sale ‘final’ for bankruptcy purposes and does it matter?
By M. Jonathan Hayes, Matthew D. Resnik
Thinking out loud about revised Civil Code 2924m, which allows more time for bidding and may permit a bankruptcy filing after ...
U.S. Supreme Court, Constitutional Law, Administrative/Regulatory
Lack of standing fizzles mifepristone challenges … for the moment
By Emily Brodkin, Taryn A. Reid
The Supreme Court did not address the merits of the plaintiffs’ claims, left open the possibility of future lawsuits or policy...
Shippers and carriers may face huge losses or disputes if they neglect or omit the details of their contracts, such as the val...
The problem method involves handing out a short story that poses several legal issues related to the cases assigned for the we...
DEI, Civil Rights, Appellate Practice
Appellate court blocks venture firm’s grant program for Black women
By K. Chike Odiwe
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Fearless Fund’s Strivers Grant Contest, which provides $20,000 to busine...
Contributing to charity can diminish tax obligations, yet it can also entail pitfalls like quid pro quo donations, valuation c...
Law Practice
Mothering like a lawyer: How to nurture your kids using legal principles that instill grit and grace
By Kimberlina McKinney
Parents can empower their children to take ownership of their goals and decisions by offering them choices and feedback, much ...
Consumer Protection Law
The Song-Beverly Act's fee-shifting: Lemon law cases proliferate
By Liam E. Felsen
Manufacturers should evaluate repurchase demands as soon as possible, as they can avoid civil penalties and high attorneys’ fe...
Law Practice, Civil Litigation
Stepping into the light at the end of the tunnel
By Spencer J. Pahlke, Douglas S. Saeltzer
Transforming recovery into a sound financial future requires a relationship of trust with the client and connecting them with ...
Government, Criminal
California’s resentencing program saves lives and money
By Mano Raju
Public defender resentencing units should not depend on annual budget battles, but rather receive permanent funding and recogn...
The jury in New York made clear that no one, not even a former president, is above the law.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Time, energy, and the use of traditional Japanese tea ceremonies for resolving disputes
By Devin C. Tucker
The time-honored Japanese tea ceremony, stemming from the era of the samurai, serves as a blueprint for proficient mediation t...
The Legislature has not created an evidentiary privilege for collaborative law as it has for mediation. For those opting for c...
Business Law
The rise of NAV financing in private equity
By David A. Niemeyer, Alex Lyass
Private equity funds that contemplate an NAV facility should work with legal counsel and advisors who can help them navigate t...
Torts/Personal Injury, Labor/Employment
A license to kill is no solution
By Raphael Metzger, James P. Nevin
A proposal to license stone countertop fabrication shops will not prevent silicosis among workers. Artificial stone contains h...