Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
How a case moves from investigation to discipline at the State Bar
By Diane L. Karpman
What you can expect if asked to appear before the State Bar Court. ...
Litigation & Arbitration, U.S. Supreme Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Justices create judicial conundrum for state courts
By Lawrence Waddington
The U.S. Supreme Court's endorsement of arbitration causes another snag for state court judges. ...
Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
How a case moves from investigation to discipline at the State Bar
By Diane L. Karpman
An inside look at the Office of the Chief Trial Counsel's prosecution process.
There's plenty of agreement over what should be done, but what we need is big idea that will really shake us up. By David A. L...
Civil Litigation, Labor/Employment, California Supreme Court
There's more at stake in Brinker: How the decision can impact class action litigation
By Curtis A. Graham
The justices may use Brinker to articulate and underscore California procedure. ...
It is the judicial role to provide a remedy for constitutional violations. By Erwin Chemerinsky of UC Irvine, School of Law ...
Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility
How a case moves from investigation to discipline at the State Bar
By Diane L. Karpman
There are four categories of events that will cause problems with the State Bar.
An all-or-nothing approach is not the way to address life, or the law.
Civil Litigation
Repose in cyberspace: the single publication rule online
By Andrew J. Thomas
It may be up to the Legislature to offer Internet publishers some peace of mind when it comes to republishing online content.
Labor/Employment, California Supreme Court
The end of an era: Meal break case finally heard by state Supreme Court
By Eric B. Kingsley
A review of oral argument in Brinker Restaurant Corp. from inside the state Supreme Court.
Health Care & Hospital Law, Criminal
The verdict is in: Lessons learned from the Michael Jackson trial
By Bruce G. Fagel
Dr. Conrad Murray's attorneys ran with a classic defense straight out of the medical malpractice playbook. ...
Anyone who doesn't believe in the ultimate power of well-educated youth doesn't see the future of our country. By David A. Las...
The 'Top 100' phenomena - does it do the profession more harm than good? ...
Civil Litigation
E-Discovery: Inadvertent production gets Google in trouble
By A. Marco Turk
An online database accidentally discloses an internal email to the other party. ...
When an insured is sued and notifies its insurer, how should the insurer respond?
Letters, Labor/Employment
The demise of employer-provided health coverage
By Michael H. Leb
A reader responds to "The stork has landed: Employers (and insurers) must provide pregnancy benefits." ...
California forfeiture statutes are compound, convoluted and at times, preposterous.
Civil Rights, Books
The human and social costs of the war on terror
By Susan N. Herman
Singling out Muslims for special treatment is a costly and ineffective way to identify terrorists. ...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
When size doesn't matter: Mega mansions aren't always mega quality
By Robert S. Mann
How that mega mansion could be more of a headache than a dream. ...
Labor/Employment
The stork has landed: Employers (and insurers) must provide pregnancy benefits
By Helene J. Wasserman
Two pregnancy-related insurance coverage amendments will have a staggering impact on employers. By Helene Wasserman of Litter ...
Stern v. Marshall bankruptcy case: bombshell or dud?
By Caroline Djang, Eric Fromme
Will the Anna Nicole Smith bankruptcy decision wreak havoc in the bankruptcy courts?
Bankruptcy
Stern v. Marshall bankruptcy case: bombshell or dud?
By Caroline Djang, Eric Fromme
Will the Anna Nicole Smith bankruptcy decision wreak havoc in the bankruptcy courts?
Civil Litigation, Books
Protecting against class actions: a blueprint for business leaders
By Robert J. Herrington
Proactive strategies to help companies reduce the odds of class certification when a claim is made. ...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
The price of proof: Using experts in mediation
By Robert S. Mann
How an expert can help or harm a case in mediation. ...
For these 10 problem areas, a display of leadership is long overdue.
Intellectual Property
Roommate issues: Section 230 immunity in the 9th Circuit
By Andrew J. Thomas
Whether websites and online service providers should be given broad immunity for tort claims is questioned. ...
The function of the legal profession is lost when attorneys betray society's trust. ...
Civil Rights, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Judge’s opinion on gay rights was inappropriate
By Erwin Chemerinsky
9th Circuit Judge Diarmuid O'Scannlain's opinion on gay and lesbian rights was unnecessary and wrong. By Erwin Chemerinsky of ...
As we debate budget cuts, let us remember the key role of the legal system. By David A. Lash of O'Melveny & Myers LLP ...
Civil Litigation
E-Discovery: Mediation as the effective 'old world’ approach for 'new age’ lawyers
By A. Marco Turk
Refusal to adapt to the digital age raises the risk that lawyers will become irrelevant to the dispute resolution process. ...