Constitutional Law
Is America staring down the barrel of a Constitutional crisis?
By Selwyn D. Whitehead
A potential Constitutional crisis in the United States could arise from actions taken by President Trump, including controllin...
Government, Business Law
Could the new tariffs accelerate the shift to onshore factories?
By Xinying Huang
President Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, aimed at curbing illegal activities, may unintentionally accelerate th...
Government
Unveiling USAID's role in strengthening Hamas' military power
By Baruch C. Cohen
In 2016, USAID allocated $310 million for a Palestinian cement factory project, intended for economic development, but due to ...
Torts/Personal Injury, Labor/Employment
Why hirers can't escape liability under the Privette doctrine
By Garret D. Murai
The Privette doctrine limits hirer liability for contractor employee injuries, but the Kinsman exception holds...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
From checkmate to mediating trust cases: AI's next move
By John H. Sugiyama
Trust mediators must prepare for a future where AI's analytical power could reshape negotiation strategies--while potentially ...
Constitutional Law
California dreamin' of independence: Is secession the only way out?
By Mark A. Neubauer
California is facing escalating tensions with the Trump Administration, with federal policies harming the state economically a...
Litigation & Arbitration
The FAA Centennial: Shining a light on the limitations of ADR
By Mike Arias, Anthony Jenkins
The Federal Arbitration Act, originally designed to facilitate fair dispute resolution between equals, has evolved into a tool...
Technology, Intellectual Property
Protecting trade secrets in a world of technological and international risks
By Diane Cafferata
Trade secrets face new risks from AI, remote work, and global supply chains. Litigation counsel can help update protections, m...
Constitutional Law
Tantrums, tyranny, and totalitarianism: The terrible two hundreds
By Jordanna Thigpen
The U.S. Constitution needs urgent amendments to restore balance, curb unchecked executive power, and evolve towards a more ju...
U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment
Supreme Court eases path for employers in exemption battles
By Rebecca Lynn Stuart
The U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous decision in E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera establishes that employers asserting exem...
Real Estate/Development, LA Fires, Contracts
LA wildfire reconstruction: Critical contract strategies to minimize costly delays
By Robert G. Campbell, Jason M. Adams
With billions in wildfire damage and the 2028 Olympics looming, LA's construction industry faces a high-stakes race against ...
Contracts, Civil Procedure, Admiralty/Maritime
Ocean cargo claims and forum selection clauses
By Terry Coniglio
When ocean-borne cargo is damaged or lost during transit without insurance, the liability for the loss depends on the terms s...
Arbitration, once a widely debated method for resolving legal disputes, is evolving with new federal and state reforms, incl...
Constitutional Law
How courts are calling the shots on presidential power
By Allan Lee Dollison
The controversy surrounding the Trump Administration's use of executive orders, particularly regarding USAID and its foreign...
Banking
Banks and digital assets: Navigating new regulations to stay ahead
By Darrell P. White, Douglas C. Stastny
The evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets, including the SEC's withdrawal of SAB 121 and President Trump's Digital ...
Litigation & Arbitration
Updating the protocols and rules for the next century of the Federal Arbitration Act
By Barbara A. Reeves
Summit II, on June 5, 2025, will mark the FAA's 100th anniversary, bringing experts together to modernize arbitration, tackle ...
Real Estate/Development, LA Fires
Altadena faces unique challenges in property valuation after Eaton Fire
By Zachary D. Schorr
The Eaton Fire has devastated Altadena, challenging how to value property in a historically Black community with deep cultural...
Constitutional Law, Civil Rights
In search of the 'better (not bitter) angels of our nature'
By Michael C. Kelley
Lincoln's words, from his inaugural address to his reflections on jury service, remain timeless guides for justice, leadership...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
A frightening flight: The power of empathy in mediation
By Eydith Kaufman
Empathy requires courage--by sharing our vulnerabilities, we foster understanding, build trust, and create space for resolutio...
Labor/Employment
California exempt status explained: Navigating salary and duties tests for employers
By Jonathan Fraser Light
Employers in California often struggle with determining salaried exempt status for employees, as it involves both a "salary ...
International Law, Immigration, Criminal, Constitutional Law
El Salvador's offer to house US criminals is a constitutional catastrophe
By Sara Azari
Outsourcing U.S. prisoners to El Salvador would be a constitutional catastrophe, violating the Eighth Amendment's ban on crue...
LA Fires, Insurance
California Court of Appeal decision sets dangerous precedent for wildfire insurance claims
By Shant A. Karnikian
A recent California Court of Appeal ruling in Gharibian v. Wawanesa narrows the definition of "direct physical loss," p...
Government
Trump's power grab and the threat to American democracy
By Erwin Chemerinsky
In just three weeks, the Trump administration has engaged in an unprecedented disregard for the law, violating constitutional...
Kanye West's recent eruption of antisemitic rhetoric on social media, openly embracing extremist Nazi values and whitewashing ...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
A mediator's perspective on standard of care
By Gary N. Stern
In health care negligence cases, the "standard of care" is rarely disputed in mediation. Expert testimony usually aligns, so t...
Insurance
Shining light on Proposition 103 by the California Department of Insurance
By Michael Rosenfield
California's Bulletin 2024-14 clarifies Proposition 103, outlining insurers' duties on lowest premiums, rate filings, credit c...
Technology, International Law
Why the US and China should compete to cooperate
By Xinying Huang
The U.S. and China, despite their fierce competition in AI, have opportunities to collaborate, leveraging each other's strengt...
Family
What to know about children's health insurance during a divorce
By Emily Faye Robinson
In California divorces involving minor children, courts require parents to address health insurance coverage, ensuring continu...
Law Practice
Surviving the first year of practice, and lessons from the other side
By Kevin S. Dicker
Young attorneys should focus on time management and prioritize tasks, aiming for good rather than perfect results to maintain ...
Think you're safe from IRS audits after three years? Think again - a single missing form or signature could give tax collector...