Technology, International Law
Government, Constitutional Law
The ruling could have broader implications for future state legislation that attempts to supersede charter cities’ authority o...
Under the statute, Koreans who fought in Vietnam to support the United States are eligible for health care at the VA.
The court in Lietz clarified that the holding of Sanchez, which was a criminal case, applies to civil cases, including ...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
By Cedric Chao
Criminal, Constitutional Law, Civil Rights
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price has placed all 35 of her county's death sentences on hold due to evidence of pro...
The Supreme Court's recent ruling in Macquarie, which clarified Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5, is unlikely to have a significan...
Constitutional Law
Courts have consistently affirmed that cities can regulate sleeping in public, provided that viable alternatives for sleeping ...
Remote workers who work in California only part of the time may not be covered by § 925, but they may still be able to void th...
When and how will contests are initiated; who has standing to contest a will; responses to will contests and grounds to contes...
The eleven stages that guide law firms through the process of converting potential leads into loyal clients.
Legal questions surround Israel’s alleged genocide in Gaza, but is it a crime under international law?
The welter of exceptions to the Rule against Hearsay—besides resembling something from the old boardgame Mousetrap—tends to in...
Torts/Personal Injury
Lawyers need to be aware of the uncertain and variable recovery times of concussion-related mild traumatic brain injuries (mTB...
Employers should review their application forms and interview questions to remove any inquiries about criminal history. They s...
Land Use, Environmental & Energy
California has a Planning and Zoning Law that allows for mediation in various types of land use and environmental lawsuits, bu...
Words can be used to create, resolve, or escalate conflicts. Mediators play an important role in facilitating objective assess...
Acquisitions in the artificial intelligence space are becoming increasingly common. Lawyers must have a strong understanding o...
In Ludtke v. Kuhn, Melissa Ludtke claimed that banning her from the clubhouse violated her right to equal protection an...
California should amend its current ballot return process to comply with federal law and protect the dignity and rights of peo...
The California Supreme Court has ruled that amusement rides, such as roller coasters, are common carriers and must use the utm...
A jury found former Medivation executive Matthew Panuwat liable for insider trading by trading in Incyte's stock, based on the...
Family, Criminal
A parallel criminal domestic violence case can have a significant impact on family law proceedings, particularly in cases invo...
Real estate development on ground-leased property has been growing, with municipalities, private parties, and institutional en...
Labor/Employment
The ACLU said an employee used racially coded language and fired her. The resulting lawsuit raises questions about the protect...
The appellate court's opinion in Medallion Film, et al. LLC v. Loeb & Loeb was wrong, unwise, and illogical because...
Family
The revelation of domestic violence perpetrated by OJ Simpson had a significant impact on family law. Applications for protect...
Letters
While misgendering still occurs, the judiciary is committed to ensuring dignity and respect for trans individuals in the court...
It is not enough to focus on the mechanics or science of negotiation techniques. Parties also need to understand the moral cor...
With the constant evolution of legal standards and conditions, it’s imperative for those of us in the legal profession to regu...