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As we honor Patrick Henry's call for liberty, we face modern threats to judicial and legal independence; it's our duty to defe...


Patrick Henry's cry for liberty lives on in the fight to free Billy and Tina, two elephants at the LA Zoo, as advocates demand...



Native Americans


Tribal governments balance sovereignty, democracy and individual rights through elections, judicial systems and hiring prefere...


Military Law


The firing of top military lawyers by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, seen as an attack on the rule of law, signals a dange...



Patrick Henry's call for liberty, which has long symbolized freedom for some, must be reexamined in light of its historical im...


The erosion of property rights, once fundamental to personal liberty, has led to widespread government overreach.



 Patrick Henry's call to overthrow tyranny echoes today as we confront the climate crisis fueled by fossil fuels, demanding bo...


Patrick Henry's demand of "Give me liberty, or give me death!" reflected his belief in local self-governance and the judiciary...



As demand for legal aid rises and funding dwindles, California's 400+ legal services organizations urgently need dedicated boa...


In 2024, legal services ads hit $164 million in LA, part of a 39% national rise, fueling aggressive marketing, third-party fun...



Judges and Judiciary, Civil Procedure


The distinction between a court's holding and dicta can be difficult to navigate, as seen in cases like Andrew v. White...


Military Law


Governor Newsom proclaimed this week as Women's Military History Week to honor the achievements of women in the U.S. military,...



Recent executive actions against firms like Perkins Coie and Covington & Burling underscore the rising political risks, pu...



Trump's executive orders targeting law firms representing his political foes, like Perkins Coie, threaten lawyers' duty to def...



Judges and Judiciary, Constitutional Law


The Trump administration aims to end nationwide injunctions, limiting court rulings to individual cases and weakening checks o...


Cleantech companies should leverage patents to secure ownership, protect innovation, and address potential barriers to market ...



Judges and Judiciary, Government


Trump's allies have escalated attacks on the judiciary, threatening impeachment and safety, undermining judicial independence ...


Proposed amendments to California's antitrust laws could affect both state and federal enforcement, with potential consequence...



The entertainment industry in 2025 faces significant challenges, including declining streaming returns, theatrical film strugg...


Family law tips to protect separate property claims in complex assets cases for business managers and financial planners.



KPMG's law license approval by the Arizona Supreme Court opens the door to non-lawyer ownership of law firms, putting small an...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


Mediation, much like cooking, requires a blend of instinct, preparation, patience, and creativity--balancing structure with fl...



Data Privacy


As online platforms become essential for business development and communication, lawyers must navigate the ethical responsibil...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


In employment mediation involving financially strained employers, the focus often shifts from liability and damages to finding...



With nuclear verdicts on the rise and increasing anti-corporate skepticism, defense attorneys must leverage psychology to prep...


In Packard v. Packard (2025), the California appellate court ruled that a petition to reform a trust based on a mista...