Amid high living costs and talent retention issues, Governor Newsom's plan to incentivize local production could stabilize Cal...

An estimated 1 in 4 divorces now occur among couples over 50. The phenomenon of gray divorce represents a significant shift in...

Recent legal surveys show AI's growing use in drafting legal documents and communications, while also raising ethical concerns...

As AI technology impacts the court reporting industry, the risks--ranging from bias to security concerns--highlight why human ...

The Corporate Transparency Act went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, requiring nonexempt entities to file a Beneficial Owner Infor...

Hochman's "hard middle" platform may allow federal agencies and prosecutors in the region to focus on broader, more complex ma...

The Second Amendment, which protects the right to keep and bear arms, was originally intended to preserve state militias used ...

After Frontier Airlines Flight 1326's emergency landing, 190 passengers face a legal battle over emotional distress and aviat...

The California Court of Appeal's ruling challenges traditional collateral source rule protections and shapes future litigati...

In 2024, California's legislature passed key AI bills focused on ethical concerns and digital content misuse, while Gov. Newso...

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP settles $8 million data breach class action, offering compensation and free identity th...

Improper use of AI can lead to errors and legal sanctions, highlighting the need for supervision and oversight.

The type of conservatorship required by an individual in California depends on their individual needs, age, disability, and wh...

Lines drawn in digital ink: Trotter v. Van Dyck upholds traditional formalities in the face of modern technology.

Probate appeals involve unique complexities, including different rules for appealable orders and the probate court's authority...

Many Americans lack a Will, assuming their assets automatically go to their children or closest relatives. However, California...

Two recent cases in the Court of Appeal examined the limitations on the potential class of plaintiffs to whom the drafting att...

Even with California for the moment bucking the trend, trusts and estates practitioners are justifiably worried about the impa...

In California, surviving trustors often mistakenly attempt to amend irrevocable sub-trusts, which can lead to significant lega...

The Estate of Williams case highlights the challenges unknown omitted children face in California, as they must prove t...

Imagine cutting through months of court delays and overwhelming paperwork with a few smart fixes to California's probate syste...

Collecting a judgment can be difficult, as it requires turning a legal ruling into actual payment. The Enforcement of Judgment...

Courts should not attribute the combative nature of litigation to a chronic mental disease requiring lawyers to be mentally ev...

California's court reporters, essential fixtures in our courtrooms since 1872, now find themselves criticized for high fees, s...

California filed 123 lawsuits against the federal government during Trump's first presidency and is preparing for more under G...

Alternative litigation funding, where third parties finance lawsuits for interest or a share of potential recovery, is growing...

The case of GRFCO, Inc. v. Superior Court highlights the importance of compliance with the apprenticeship requirements ...

The 2024 California legislative session introduced significant changes to cannabis and hemp laws, including research facilitat...

California's landmark $20 minimum wage for fast food workers is reshaping the industry, but questions about its long-term impa...

Litigation finance is a legitimate way for lawyers and plaintiffs to receive nonrecourse cash, but it's important to consider ...