Sargent's Portrait of Madame X shows how revision reveals growth -- a reminder that, in mediation as in art, change ca...

Strict compliance with procedural rules is critical -- common mistakes in child and spousal support cases can render orders in...

As more plaintiffs look to sell their legal claims, the quirky tax rules around such transfers make early tax advice crucial.

The widespread allegations of fraudulent sexual abuse claims in Los Angeles County demand continued independent review to prot...

A billion-dollar Los Angeles verdict over baby powder and mesothelioma underscores how junk science, aggressive trial lawyer a...

The 9th Circuit clarifies that prior media reports and earlier lawsuits won't automatically block whistleblower claims unless ...

Businesses across industries are facing a surge in "Shine the Light" law requests under California Civil Code §1798.83, exposi...

Whether it's titling a notice correctly or complying with strict timing rules, California's appeal deadlines demand precision.

A recent lawsuit in San Francisco Superior Court, Harrison v. Dignity Health, exposes how legal ...

As AI transforms business risks, the insurance industry faces growing uncertainty over whether existing cyber policies will co...

Hotel disputes -- from guest injuries to vendor or event conflicts -- are often best solved through mediation, which is faster...

Sen. Ted Cruz plans bipartisan legislation to curb government "jawboning" -- pressure on media or platforms to silence speech ...

Particularly unhelpful are orders from other judges 'deeming' counsel actually engaged when they are not actually engaged.

Using AI in place of a creative legal mind will only ever produce a cover version -- and in high-stakes battles, you need the ...

Recent California legislation will enable municipalities -- and reviewing courts -- to conserve valuable resources and time du...

Banksy's mural at London's Royal Courts of Justice highlights the complex legal landscape of the Visual Artists Rights Act, wh...

The 2025 California Legislative Session enacted major reforms to the state's cannabis and hemp laws -- including new hemp regu...

California personal representatives must conduct diligent, country-specific searches to identify heirs abroad, since failure ...

California's new law allowing service of summons via email or electronic media, effective January 2026, modernizes civil proce...

California's diverse, high-value specialty crops are poorly served by federal farm subsidy programs designed for bulk row crop...

AI can terrify or transform: it spreads misinformation and mimics humans, but with vigilance and responsible use, it drives in...

Effective commercial mediation requires recognizing and managing the human elements -- emotions, histories, biases and interpe...

California attorneys should brace for Phase 2 of the State Bar's Client Trust Account Protection Program (C-TAPP), which will ...

If the State Bar won't enforce oversight, the legal community must act to rein in high-volume, hedge-fund-backed "case mills" ...

Despite more than 20 years of mandatory harassment training in California, workplace sexual harassment complaints have risen s...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's new grooming and gender-neutral standards risk disproportionately affecting Black and fema...

An attorney used AI tools to cross-check his brief. The result: 21 fabricated citations, a $10,000 sanction, and California's ...