Years of relentless litigation by the copyright industry has created a number of cracks in the Digital Millennium Copyright Ac...

Through several recent and pending cases, the 9th Circuit has the chance to play a key leadership role in the development of t...

Those who attacked judicial independence attacked the foundation of our freedoms. By the founding and current board of the Ora...

The U.S. Supreme Court's five-page opinion in a recent case may spawn further litigation that will command great public attent...

Contrary to what many lawyers believe, most mediators, and I'm among them, look forward to receiving mediation briefs and gene...

I used to think malpractice cases filed in pro per were an aberration. But something has changed. By Kenneth C. Feldman ...

A case before the 9th Circuit could be the death knell for small-dollar consumer class actions. ...

In 2014, the state high court began losing its will to maneuver over the terrain of FAA jurisprudence with the U.S. high court...

The SEC just announced a settlement in an action that sets an alarming precedent for companies seeking to maintain the confide...

The Internet of Things will provide manufacturers the opportunity to sell their products in a more personalized way.

A few apparent facts can be deceptive, and lead us to unwarranted conclusions. With this in mind, courts can establish precede...

In cases involving private international law, U.S. courts should apply U.S. res judicata law.

A recent Court of Appeal decision, on whether the attorney-clienty privilege applies when lawyers speak with their firm's "in-...

Lawyers often think they are adding useful information, but they don't realize that they are also subtracting from what counts...

A recent case creates confusion as to when a court will sever a provision that is clearly unconscionable versus finding the en...

As of Monday, trademark owners who have met certain requirements can register .sucks domain names consisting of their trademar...

Just because a married couple can file jointly doesn't mean they should. ...

Health care, consumer goods, and tech are behind some of the state's highest-value deals.

A former assistant U.S. Attorney adds fuel to claims that federal prosecutors engaged in a fraud on the court to win fire-reco...

Good listening skills can be more valuable than good talking skills -- even for lawyers.

A young attorney reconciles a bitter time from childhood.

Billions of web devices pose a challenge to regulators

Most married couple file a joint return, but it's not always the best strategy.

The Supreme Court just granted certiorari in a case involving what 'equitable relief' means as used in the Employment Retirem...

Without doubt online retailers won a significant victory at the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this month. But will it last? ...

What's in a name? When it comes to determining whether a trial court ruling titled "judgment" is appealable, not much.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court held that decisions of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board may have a preclusive effect on...

Three appeals ready for argument call on the 9th Circuit to decide the same issue confronted by the state Supreme Court in ...