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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...


In the wake of controversial executive orders, Gay Grunfeld argues lawyers must become the first line of defense for constitut...



State Bar & Bar Associations, Constitutional Law


The American Bar Association urges lawyers to defend the rule of law, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence, the...


Phone calls with opposing counsel may feel uncomfortable, but they can save time, build rapport, and resolve cases more effici...



In California, service by publication allows a party to notify another by publishing legal notices in a newspaper after reason...


Evidence, Criminal, Civil Procedure


When law enforcement breaks its own rules for DNA evidence collection, the damage extends far beyond any single investigation ...



As the Trump administration weakens federal environmental protections, California's Environmental Quality Act remains a critic...


Assuming your staffing agency alone bears the risk of ICE enforcement can be a costly mistake that leads to hefty fines, legal...



Military Law


Military women of note

Mar. 5, 2025

March is Women's History Month. Here are a few of the many women who helped protect our country.


In a surprising turn, the Supreme Court elevates Napue's false testimony standard over Brady's evidence disclosure req...



Eileen C. Moore, a former Vietnam combat nurse, laments the renaming of Fort Moore back to Fort Benning, stripping Vietnam vet...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


A sincere apology can help parties move beyond entrenched positions, rebuild trust, and open communication channels, often lea...



Criminal


'Fire and Ice'

Mar. 3, 2025

Highlighting the ethical responsibilities of criminal defense attorneys, especially their duty to balance client representatio...


In 2024, Eli Lilly launched LillyDirect, a direct-to-consumer platform providing affordable access to various drugs, bypassing...



I filed an appeal challenging the Dec. 30 ruling in the ...


LA Fires, Alternative Dispute Resolution


Rebuilding Los Angeles by 2028 is a legal test, with disputes risking delays; swift mediation and coordinated legal action are...



Motions in California appellate courts, governed by Rule 8.54, play a crucial role in determining the course and outcome of ap...


The January wildfires in Los Angeles County were a historic disaster, and NLSLA is providing critical legal aid to help vulner...



Health Care & Hospital Law, Administrative/Regulatory


The NIH's 15% cap on indirect costs for research grants has sparked legal challenges, with states arguing it disrupts critical...


Wills, Estates & Trusts, Family


Effective estate planning requires a clear understanding of community vs. separate property to avoid unintended transmutation,...



In 2025, life science IPOs and M&As are set to rise, with more mature companies entering the market and a friendlier regul...


Court rules that thumbs up emoji established acceptance of a contract.