The NSA's sweeping phone surveillance programs may have just sounded the death-knell for lawsuits brought under California's I...

Dr. Debbie De Girolamo's new book illuminates how the practice of mediation has evolved into something dark, chameleon-like an...

It's not necessarily a good idea to aim for an absolute win in litigation. By Jan Frankel Schau ...

"Libel tourism" is a form of forum shopping in which plaintiffs file libel suits against U.S. publishers in foreign jurisdict...

The very nature of our work brings a universal focus upon what we do and who we are. So ask yourself, what is the job descript...

The examination of franchise arrangements is a comparatively new branch of the age-old independent contractor versus employee ...

These are not the moochers of society, but rather, the engines of commerce. These workers are the backbone of our economy.

"Restoring Justice," edited by Jack Fuller, is a collection of the speeches of Attorney General Edward H. Levi. Levi touched o...

If you are considering filing an anti-SLAPP motion, be prepared now for the possibility of trial courts dismissing some, all o...

In her new book, Samantha Geimer recalls what Polanski referred to as a "photo shoot" in 1977 at the Mulholland Drive home of ...

In light of the recent wave of municipal meltdowns, the world of municipal securities regulation just got a lot more interesti...

State legislators have two choices: do nothing, leaving the status quo of weak regulation and never-ending battles with the fe...

Human trafficking continues to be an epidemic that can be addressed through education and acknowledgment.

Even after his death, Michael Jackson is keeping lawyers busy, and he could even make some important tax law. ...

At the last minute, the Legislature unexpectedly passed SB 743, which makes some minor corrections to the California Environme...

The legal thread of state and federal sovereignty wove through four cases at the end of the high court's 2012-2013 term. ...

For a while few decisions addressed "conditions"; insurer success changed that dynamic. ...

It may surprise 21st century litigators to know that military strategist Sun Tzu famously said, "The supreme art of war is to ...

It might be helpful to show why the banks' putative legal claims in the Richmond mortgage seizure case have no merit. ...

Recently, activist shareholders have taken up an unexpected strategy of attack, one that is not only sanctioned by the courts,...

We all know that we have three branches of government, but where do judges really fit within that system, and what is it like ...

Communication in mediation is highly nuanced and physical presence has a huge impact upon the success of that communication.

Fortunately, California can at least boast state legislators who are too busy to be snapping "selfies" as they consider Senate...

Trademark litigants often seek to present testimony from their own employees regarding customers' confusion; are such statemen...

I'm adopting those words, now let me explain to you why I am not a crook.

Two state supreme courts -- Florida and California -- recently came to diametrically opposed conclusions on the matter.

A proposed law in the state would declare void any federal legislation that assumes powers not granted in the U.S. Constitutio...

Now it's official. The IRS says that anyone who is legally married is married for federal tax purposes. ...

Does an opinion get you out of penalties if the IRS disagrees with your treatment? It depends. ...

Certain financial incentives in the ACA will motivate employers to create or supplement work wellness programs. As they do so,...