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...

The music industry may have to adapt to the rise of AI-generated works by focusing on live performances, fan experiences, and ...

Acceptance, rather than control, is the key to shifting from an adversarial stance to a cooperative one in resolving disputes.

Meta is working with other companies and organizations to expand its watermarking feature to third-party content and to embed ...

Businesses that fail to comply with new disclosure laws may face lawsuits from consumers who allege that they have been misled...

The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 includes a provision that would exclude from federal income tax a...

The lower life expectancy of certain groups, such as Hispanic males, can affect the economic value of life care plans and othe...

Human composting reduces the environmental impact of death by saving land, fuel, and carbon dioxide emissions, and can also be...

Trump's lawyers can cite Smith's previous petition to argue that the Supreme Court should take the case and overturn the lower...

The device’s immersive experience, high-resolution display, 3D camera, and spatial audio are impressive. Its weight, price, an...

AI systems like Westlaw AI are prone to errors and should not be relied on solely for legal research. Practitioners should use...

The D.C. Circuit ruled that a former president can be prosecuted for crimes committed in office and rejected Trump’s claim of ...

The California Supreme Court ruled that trial courts cannot dismiss PAGA claims solely for manageability reasons, but they can...

Estate disputes can be emotionally and legally complex. A mediator can help parties find a satisfactory resolution by listenin...

Two cases illustrate the difficulty of defining religion for legal purposes: U.S. v. Ballard, where the Court upheld the freed...

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 increased the lifetime estate and gift tax exemptions, but this provision is set to expire b...

Donald Trump’s possible return to the presidency could cause political polarization, violence, and disruption of the democrati...

The Superior Court erred in sustaining demurrers to the complaint in Hastings College Conservation Committee v. Faigman...

If every African American member of the California judiciary were surveyed, most of us would say that some significant and inf...

Generative AI is a driving force for M&A deals and poses new legal and business challenges.

The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed an amicus curiae brief in Elon Musk v. Securities and Exchange Commission...

Damages are often the most difficult and overlooked aspect of mediation. Parties should analyze them early and realistically.