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California Supreme Court

The California Supreme Court is weighing EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court, a case that could let shareholders ...


As AI technology impacts the court reporting industry, the risks--ranging from bias to security concerns--highlight why human ...



Corporate, Administrative/Regulatory

The Corporate Transparency Act went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, requiring nonexempt entities to file a Beneficial Owner Infor...


Corporate, Government, Criminal

Hochman's "hard middle" platform may allow federal agencies and prosecutors in the region to focus on broader, more complex ma...



Torts/Personal Injury

After Frontier Airlines Flight 1326's emergency landing, 190 passengers face a legal battle over emotional distress and aviat...


Improper use of AI can lead to errors and legal sanctions, highlighting the need for supervision and oversight.



The type of conservatorship required by an individual in California depends on their individual needs, age, disability, and wh...


Probate appeals involve unique complexities, including different rules for appealable orders and the probate court's authority...



Many Americans lack a Will, assuming their assets automatically go to their children or closest relatives. However, California...


Even with California for the moment bucking the trend, trusts and estates practitioners are justifiably worried about the impa...



In California, surviving trustors often mistakenly attempt to amend irrevocable sub-trusts, which can lead to significant lega...


Imagine cutting through months of court delays and overwhelming paperwork with a few smart fixes to California's probate syste...



Year in Review Column, Cannabis

The 2024 California legislative session introduced significant changes to cannabis and hemp laws, including research facilitat...


Civil Procedure, Judges and Judiciary

AB 2049 is the first structural change to California's summary judgment law since the early 2000s, with the statute originally...



The case of Haas Automation, Inc. v. Guenther Steiner and Ten Speed Press highlights the balance between trademark law and cre...


The gatekeeper role, found across mythologies worldwide, is akin to the task trial courts face when screening expert testimo...



On Veterans Day, we honor Tony Bennett, a beloved music icon and World War II veteran who faced the harsh realities of combat ...


Health Care & Hospital Law, Government

California Gov. Newsom vetoes AB 3129, stopping new restrictions on private equity and hedge fund-backed healthcare deals but ...



Nathan Hochman ran a disciplined campaign, leveraging Gascon's unpopularity and securing significant fundraising and endorseme...


Tax, Government, Entertainment & Sports

California's latest film and television tax credit proposal aims to boost production, but can it compete with other states and...



Exploring the probate implications of Shakespeare's "King Lear," drawing parallels with a real historical case and examining m...


Members of the military and lawyers have a duty to challenge orders that contravene the fundamental obligation to support and ...



Alternative Dispute Resolution

Pursuing early settlement of disputes allows parties to maintain control over the process and outcome, reducing reliance on ov...


Special interests, including major retailers and the California Correctional Peace Officers Association, are pushing Propositi...



State Bar & Bar Associations, Legal Education

The experimental bar exam awards up to 40 points for strong performance on pre-tested Kaplan questions, using a statistically ...


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



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.



Criminal, Government, Immigration

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


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