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Civil Procedure

The new legal recourse for judgment debtors in ex parte proceedings

Nov. 4, 2024
By Allan J. Favish , Shawn Shaffie

The Ex Parte Loophole: California courts likely will adopt an exception to malicious prosecution requirements which otherwise...


Business Law

Effective strategies for navigating workplace politics

Nov. 4, 2024
By J. Scott Tiedemann

Balancing business needs with employees' rights to engage in protected concerted activity is essential to maintaining a positi...



Labor/Employment, Business Law

Knowing the difference between these classifications is not only a matter of compliance; it's fundamental to maintaining a fai...


Small businesses with lean budgets can maximize efficiency by adopting a tiered approach to compliance obligations.



Environmental & Energy, Consumer Law

California's latest compliance laws target everything from textiles and paint to carpet recycling and warehouse operations. He...


Immigration, Government, Criminal

Prop 36 will increase deportations

Nov. 1, 2024
By Raha Jorjani

Proposition 36, a ballot measure funded by retailers, aims to change state law to classify a person's third theft and third dr...



Tax, Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Issuing a Form 1099 to a client can result in the client receiving multiple forms for the same settlement, complicating their...


Civil Procedure

For civil litigators, the principles of Civil Procedure form the foundation of their practice, transforming from a dreaded sub...



Evidence, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Criminal

Don't stifle Brady

Nov. 1, 2024
By Todd Fries

The charges against Diana Teran could deter prosecutors from fulfilling their ethical responsibilities, potentially leading to...


Government

Burr: no chilling effect on Trump

Oct. 31, 2024
By James Attridge

Words like "gaslighting" and "weaponization" dominate our political discourse today, echoing historical instances of political...



Technology, Law Practice

The launch of GPT-5 by OpenAI is expected to bring transformative changes to the legal profession, enhancing efficiency, accur...


Torts/Personal Injury, Government, Administrative/Regulatory

The California DMV has officially suspended written knowledge tests for elderly drivers, igniting debates about road safety an...



U.S. Supreme Court, Government

Trump's actions under the immunity spotlight

Oct. 31, 2024
By Philip M. Howe

The Government argues that Trump's actions were in his unofficial capacity as a candidate, using private actors and campaign i...


Government, Constitutional Law

The recent court decision may enhance local government authority to limit access and newsgathering for journalists, even in tr...



Litigation & Arbitration

Sub rosa - how it's used, how to obtain it, and how to handle it

Oct. 30, 2024
By Shant A. Karnikian , Sheri R. Lalehzarian

Sub rosa evidence has the potential to hurt your case. In dealing with sub rosa evidence, make sure to prepare your client and...


Intellectual Property

The campaign season's copyright showdown

MCLE
Oct. 30, 2024
By Rami S. Yanni , Sami Kazi

Politicians are increasingly using popular songs in their campaign materials without authorization, leading to legal battles w...



Business Law

The Benefit Fund: A new frontier for impact investing

Oct. 30, 2024
By Jon Tong , Frank J. Martin

The Delaware statutory public benefit limited partnership, established in 2019, addresses key challenges in impact investing. ...


Immigration

Down Mexico Way

Oct. 30, 2024
By Michael M. Berger

Two recent border wall-related cases have been decided in favor of American property owners and demonstrate the serious and im...



The future of business litigation

Oct. 30, 2024
By John L. Littrell , Olivia L. Weber


Despite recent political and legal challenges, many organizations still value DEI initiatives, though some have scaled back or...



Technology

CrowdStrike is feeling the heat

Oct. 29, 2024
By Jennifer Paley

On Oct. 25, Delta Air Lines filed a lawsuit against CrowdStrike in Atlanta, claiming gross negligence, intentional misrepresen...


Letters

Mr. Hadjian meet the shirzanan

Oct. 29, 2024
By Panteha Abdollahi



Judges and Judiciary

Anya Nelson reflects on the legacy of her great-grandfather, Judge Thomas L. Griffith Jr. - a pioneering figure in the Los Ang...


Bankruptcy, Administrative/Regulatory

A Delaware bankruptcy judge has confirmed Fisker Inc.'s chapter 11 plan, marking the end of its troubled operations. The plan ...



Antitrust & Trade Reg.

Anti-monopoly parties arose in the 1870s in the old Northwest, driven by farmers, laborers, and dissatisfied proprietors fight...


Wills, Estates & Trusts

AB 2016 amends the California Probate Code, changing how successors manage a decedent's real property, specifically affecting ...



Evidence

Objections to questions asked during trials

MCLE
Oct. 28, 2024
By Elia V. Pirozzi

This article by Elia V. Pirozzi discusses various objections to questions posed during trials in California, focusing on objec...


Judges and Judiciary

Judicial salaries and staffing must be upgraded

Oct. 25, 2024
By Joseph W. Cotchett Jr.

The judicial system in California is facing significant challenges due to inadequate salaries and staffing, resulting in delay...



Technology, Real Estate/Development

The Department of Justice, along with eight state attorneys general, filed a complaint against RealPage for using software tha...


Alternative Dispute Resolution

Reflecting on the complexities of moral judgment and the challenges of maintaining professional responsibilities.