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Data Privacy

Pavel Durov's arrest: Just a coincidence or a new trend?

Aug. 30, 2024
By Victor S. Dorokhin

Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, was recently detained in France for alleged criminal offenses, including complicity in th...


Criminal, Corporate, Civil Litigation

Corporate Transparency Act: Report card and year-end steps

Aug. 30, 2024
By Brendan Lund, Eber Terceros

Failure to report or providing false information can lead to civil and criminal penalties, including a maximum prison sentence...


Torts/Personal Injury

The latest and greatest in TBI treatments

Aug. 30, 2024
By Molly M. McKibben

In recent years, increased awareness of TBI's impact on athletes and servicemembers has spurred accelerated research into its ...


Civil Litigation

Explaining the law in closing argument

Aug. 30, 2024
By Rahul Ravipudi

Effectively targeting key instructions and discussing them with the jury during your closing argument can significantly influe...


Ethics/Professional Responsibility

California's new trust accounting rules: A critical update for attorneys

MCLE
Aug. 30, 2024
By Erin M. Joyce, Soovya Nagin

California's Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15, updated in 2018 and further revised in the wake of the Thomas Girardi scandal,...


Criminal, Civil Litigation

CAALA emphasizes the core values of integrity, professionalism, civility, and inclusion. These values are crucial for the prac...


Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Even with detailed fee agreements, payment disputes and communication issues can arise, so implementing best practice billing ...


Torts/Personal Injury, Criminal

As cases of school abuse, including sexual harassment and grooming become more prevalent--with alarming statistics revealing ...


Civil Litigation, Appellate Practice

Oral arguments can influence appellate decisions, especially when they introduce new facts or precedents that were not consid...


Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports

SAG-AFTRA has finalized an agreement with Narrativ to allow actors to monetize digital replicas of their voices for use in dig...


Law Practice

Discover ten alternative approaches to creating and using a traditional business plan.


Alternative Dispute Resolution

Actuarial case valuation in mediation

Aug. 29, 2024
By Evelio Grillo

Actuarial case valuation is presented as an effective method for facilitating settlements in mediation by incorporating both p...


Torts/Personal Injury

LA's neglected sidewalk maintenance is drawing criticism for shifting blame to pedestrians and property owners. The result? Ha...


Effective co-parenting in high-conflict divorces is essential for children's well-being and requires focusing on their needs, ...


Labor/Employment, Administrative/Regulatory

Employers exhale: FTC non-compete rule invalidated by Texas judge

Aug. 28, 2024
By Phil Jelsma, Ulrick Matsunaga

A Texas federal judge has invalidated the FTC's rule banning non-compete agreements nationwide, creating significant legal i...


U.S. Supreme Court, Constitutional Law

Rental housing: The COVID factor

Aug. 28, 2024
By Michael M. Berger

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a district court's stay on the CDC's eviction moratorium, siding with landlords by...


Contracts, Consumer Law

The White House and FTC are pushing a 'click to cancel' rule to make unsubscribing easier and to combat 'junk fees.' This ta...


Obituaries, Civil Litigation

Jeff Krivis, known for his improvisational negotiation techniques, was a master at resolving tough cases. He believed successf...


Assembly Bill 1955 bans schools from requiring teachers to share a student's sexual orientation without the student's consen...


Antitrust & Trade Reg.

Google's exclusionary distribution agreements have contributed to Google's maintenance of its monopoly power in two relevant m...


Litigation & Arbitration

Success in trial hinges on clearly conveying complex concepts. Simplifying industry jargon with relatable analogies keeps juro...


Alternative Dispute Resolution

Master the art of mediation briefing

Aug. 26, 2024
By Christianna Kyriacou Mantas

A mediation brief is vital for attorneys to present their best case. Briefs should be clear, concise, and compelling, addressi...


Litigation & Arbitration

The Sysco/Burford saga reveals significant differences in court views on third-party litigation funding and its impact on medi...


Entertainment & Sports, Contracts

If finalized, the House settlement could lead to a new era of transparency and equity in college sports, but ongoing an...


Government

Steve Cooley's descent into political vindictiveness

Aug. 26, 2024
By James R. Bozajian

Steve Cooley's abrupt withdrawal of support for Nathan Hochman over a political endorsement highlights a shift from his previo...


Corporate

Legal challenges persist as Corporate Transparency Act takes effect

Aug. 23, 2024
By Phil Jelsma, Ulrick Matsunaga

The Corporate Transparency Act, which aims to protect the U.S. financial system from illicit use and prevent financial crimes,...


Regulators and legislators missed the opportunity to require warnings on AI-generated deepfake campaign messages--a mistake un...


Vice President Kamala Harris has pledged not to raise taxes for those making under $400,000 a year, but her past proposals sug...


Environmental & Energy

New regulations to cement conservation as a 'California Way of Life'

MCLE
Aug. 22, 2024
By Wendy Y. Wang, Samuel Johnson

Californians can expect further water conservation measures as the state water resources control board proceeds with its "maki...


California's Insurance Department has proposed streamlining property and casualty rate approvals. Public feedback is mixed, wi...