Stephen Rohde writes in response to "The Founders Did Not Seek to Abolish Religion." ...

There is a historical basis for preserving the phrase "one Nation under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance. By California Deputy...

The continued failure to punish prosecutors for misconduct is a reflection of society's ignorance. By Konrad Moore of the Kern...

How to account for party expectations when dealing with spousal support payments.

The prolonging of the discriminatory "don't ask, don't tell" policy is unnecessary. By Erwin Chemerinsky of UCI School of Law....

California's limit on non-economic damages creates an incentive for doctors to discontinue care. ...

A judge's re-election in the face of partisan challenge results in debate over campaign tactics and ethics.

A lawyers' association with chapters around the nation aims to restore civility and professionalism to the practice of law.

The election of Jerry Brown as governor likely will bring about laws that are less friendly to employers. By D. Gregory Valenz...

A largely unnoticed decision permanently alters the landscape for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. By Jeffrey D. Dint...

The termination of child care funding leaves families with an impossible choice that is now in the hands of the legislature, a...

Why lawyers should check their litigious mantles at the "meet and confer" door and don cloaks of mediation in e-discovery matt...

What should the plaintiffs' bar do in the law and motion arena to regain ground in the fight for employee rights?

How do you estimate the value of a case?

No one is immune to the influence of an intoxicating agent. ...

A recent state appellate decision addresses issues arising from insurance bad faith litigation. ...

Studying history helps us appreciate how our actions impact the future, both personally and professionally. ...

Proposition 26, which would require a supermajority vote for certain fees, could have a devastating effect on vital programs. ...

Should the criminal justice system be used to help alleviate budgetary problems?

Looming changes to the Rules of Professional Conduct place new burdens on in-house counsel.

Who should be liable as an accomplice to patent infringement? ...

Peer mediation works toward changing youth culture by training young students in non-violent conflict resolution skills. By Lo...

A recent judicial panel opinion impugns the character of lawyers and would-be arbitrators who do pro bono work.

Measures lawyers should take to secure client consent of the fee agreement. ...

Petitioners who wish to take their case to federal court first have to meet the court's strict standard of review. By James C....

Reasonable accommodation obligations for disabled employees are broader than most employers expect. ...

A look at the changes and challenges facing wage and hour litigation following the golden age of the past decade.

Can legalization of marijuana be the solution to California's deficit? ...

There is another way to find liability for offensive speech in the military protest case currently before the U.S. Supreme Cou...

Tyler Clementi's suicide makes us question whether our legal system is capable of providing an adequate solution. By Ari E. Wa...