The justices are set to take on an array of environmental issues this term. ...

Medical responsibility is the real lesson behind the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray.

It pays to understand how claims adjusters approach settlement negotiations. ...

What does it take to rank at the top of your profession? ...

A successful negotiator must recognize the "text" as well as the "subtext" of a dispute.

What is and is not an "accident" in the insurance world continues to evolve.

What can be done to tackle the problem of football-induced concussions?

Football players sue sports leagues for concealing risks of multiple concussions.

Although based on federal laws, bankruptcy can also have a profound impact on state proceedings. ...

Funny how you don't really care about income until it's made relative to someone else's. ...

A reader responds to "Reality check: A bank's liability is not that simple." ...

The case of Duane Buck should make you sit up and take notice whatever your position on the death penalty.

The digital revolution continues to redefine the scope of the Fourth Amendment. ...

It pays to understand what works in negotiations and why.

Those who still treat the discovery process as a nuisance only to be tolerated will pay. ...

Depending on who you are, California's strict environmental laws may not apply.

What sounds like a typical day for many lawyers may actually be riddled with professional conduct violations. ...

Trial courts do not always realize how much power they have when ruling on new trial motions. ...

The most common reasons for disbarment and suspension by the State Bar. ...

Are lawyers too close to their profession to see outside the box? ...

The U.S. government's impact on human rights, civil liberties and the rule of law in the name of fighting terrorism. ...

The U.S. Supreme Court's restriction on injunctive relief may present one benefit to major content creators. ...

With Labor Day weekend behind us, some thoughts on professional growth and satisfaction. ...

Certain risks that technology-junky employees can present to unwary employers. ...

It's stunning to realize we haven't yet mastered how to keep track of embryos. ...

Don't be cavalier in thinking that proving liability against a bank is a snap. ...

A 4th District ruling on attorney disqualification goes against an established line of California cases.

The Supreme Court's treatment of the "harmless error doctrine" blurs the lines between what judges and juries may do. ...

Are you "on" all the time? Here's why that can be a harmful state of mind. ...

The court lends a hand to class action defendants, particularly those who sell insurance and annuities. ...