Amid tariff uncertainty and market chaos, thoughtless 'copy and paste' M&A approaches will prove problematic as standard c...
California's new Senate Bill 940, effective January 1, 2025, expands discovery rights in arbitration, aligning them with Calif...
A recent program hosted by the Ninth Circuit provided insights into the complexities of the Ninth Circuit's en banc process, c...
Constitutional Law
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...
Tribal governments balance sovereignty, democracy and individual rights through elections, judicial systems and hiring prefere...
The firing of top military lawyers by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, seen as an attack on the rule of law, signals a dange...
Criminal
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.
Give me liberty or give me death: How the Second Amendment delivers both, fueling mass incarceration and widening the societal...
Environmental & Energy
Patrick Henry's call to overthrow tyranny echoes today as we confront the climate crisis fueled by fossil fuels, demanding bo...
Judges and Judiciary
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...
Judges and Judiciary
The pending Lawyers for Fair Reciprocal Admission case demonstrates the inherent issues with the United States' curren...
Torts/Personal Injury, Consumer Protection Law
In 2024, legal services ads hit $164 million in LA, part of a 39% national rise, fueling aggressive marketing, third-party fun...
The distinction between a court's holding and dicta can be difficult to navigate, as seen in cases like Andrew v. White...
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...
Family
Government, Law Practice
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...
Intellectual Property
Cleantech companies should leverage patents to secure ownership, protect innovation, and address potential barriers to market ...
Government, Judges and Judiciary
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...
Entertainment & Sports
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.