Technology, Contracts, Alternative Dispute Resolution
As smart contract adoption grows, arbitration provides an effective mechanism for resolving related disputes, aligning with th...
Franz Kafka's work, shaped by his legal background, offers timeless lessons for lawyers and judges, urging us to avoid the Kaf...
California's 2025 ADR certification may mislead consumers about competence, exclude skilled solo practitioners, and create con...
Torts/Personal Injury, Government
ABC News' $15 million settlement of a weak defamation suit with Donald Trump, coupled with an apology, undermines press freedo...
Addressing the crisis of excessive and unconstitutional sentences requires systemic reform and proper funding for legal repres...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Preparation is key to success in mediation, just as it is in trial, requiring thorough briefing, pre-mediation conferences, cl...
Tax
And so it begins: The 5th Circuit's decision in MHACO v. Commissioner commences the "dissing" of Chevron...
Government, Constitutional Law
California must lawyer up to fight the federal rollback
The California Legislature must strengthen the state's legal infrastructure--including enforcing housing discrimination laws, ...
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, two new California laws--SB 365 and SB 940--will significantly reshape arbitration, allowing plaintiffs...
Biden's H-1B reform faces a tight deadline, with key changes to "specialty occupation" definitions and degree requirements, bu...
Technology, Securities, Business Law
As the 2025 reporting season approaches, public companies must carefully review SEC rule changes on insider trading, equity gr...
Letters
Don't blame the court reporters
Attorney Karl A. Gerber's critique of California court reporters, blaming them for high fees, inadequate court coverage, and t...
Judges, like other public figures, often share personal anecdotes to humanize their roles, but this reflection humorously r...
As the holiday season approaches, lawyers can
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Reports from the Inspector General, NAMVETS, and UCLA highlight how harmful interactions between the Veterans Affairs Police D...
The California Supreme Court has granted review in People v. Esquivias, which will allow the court to address the conce...
The rise of AI has led to numerous copyright lawsuits, highlighting the need for creative problem-solving in this emerging field.
Outsourcing legal and business affairs work can reduce overhead expenses, making it a cost-effective option, especially for st...
Intellectual Property, Business Law
Reverse engineering is generally permissible under federal and state trade secret laws, but contractual obligations may impact...
Wills, Estates & Trusts, Appellate Practice
The Hamlin court ruled that intestate heirs have a concrete interest in the estate and can challenge a trust, interpre...
Criminal, Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
In United States v. Holmes, the Ninth Circuit ruled that law enforcement violated the Fourth Amendment by warrantles...
Labor/Employment, Administrative/Regulatory
NLRB's Amazon decision ends 75 years of precedent while raising new questions about workplace communications.
Immigration, Government, Constitutional Law
Deportation responsibilities are assigned to ICE under the Department of Homeland Security, not the Department of Defense, m...
The civil courts aren't all that hospitable to the poor, as limited judicial resources and complex legal procedures put justic...
The California Supreme Court is weighing EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court, a case that could let shareholders ...