Seller carry-back financing can be risky and potentially illegal, especially if it is not disclosed to the existing lender or ...

Mediation could have offered a better alternative to litigation, as it could have allowed the parties to create more balanced ...

Some California superior court decisions have held that the PSLRA discovery stay does not apply to securities claims brought i...

The legal profession has been trying to increase its diversity and inclusion, but still faces issues such as microaggressions,...

All youth, regardless of whether they are homeschooled or not, should be taught and assessed on a standardized basis to ensure...

In Haggerty v. Thornton, the Supreme Court followed the dissenting opinion from King v. Lynch -- that any method for revocatio...

Disney has publicly stated that it would rather have a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election than voluntarily recogni...

Edward Blum’s attacks on the philanthropy sector could have serious consequences for the funding of programs that aim to incre...

The NCAA was recently sacked by new players’ unions, coaches on the move, and the absence of a much-needed federal framework. ...

Grief is personal and those in the legal community can learn from each other, and show empathy to those who are experiencing l...

Private judges can streamline the process and provide more attention to complex cases. However, they also create a two-tier sy...

The outcome of Bissonnette v. LaPage Bakeries Park St., LLC will affect whether commercial drivers, regardless of the i...

California imposes strict liability on dog owners for any harm caused by their dogs biting someone, regardless of the dog’s pr...

Exxon’s lawsuit is part of a larger trend of corporations and conservative groups seeking to overturn or limit ESG regulations...

Local authorities have a shared responsibility to address the statewide housing crisis, and some cities have taken creative an...

Mediators sometimes have to deliver unpleasant messages to the parties in a dispute, such as the risks of going to trial or th...

Judicial independence is the foundation of the third branch of government and a vital principle of democracy, but it is threat...

Tardy issuance of privacy regulations lands watchdog agency in court.

SB 235 aims to reduce delay and litigation costs by requiring parties to disclose certain basic information early in the litig...

Rule 8.3 involves many judgment calls, such as what constitutes a substantial question, credible evidence, material prejudice,...

Full-day mediations let the process dictate the schedule, rather than the other way around, and are more conducive to achievin...

Most insurance documents explain how standard homeowners policies in California exclude losses caused by floods or earth movem...

Legal practitioners who oversee cases involving children with disabilities must be aware of the state and federal laws and reg...

Companies should update their arbitration agreements to take advantage of the new AAA rules and include conditions precedent t...

Mediation is an art, not a science, and successful mediators need to have a range of skills and abilities.

Arbitration is a more economical and expedient way to resolve issues than litigation, but the scope of discovery depends on th...

The Act may not deter criminals from using shell companies and may also impose a burden on legitimate businesses and expose th...

Two stories highlight the challenges and failures of the child welfare system, and how families are often separated and trauma...

Section 377.34 now allows recovery for pain, suffering, and disfigurement damages in survival actions filed between Jan. 1, 20...