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


Evidence, Criminal

Don't stifle Brady

Nov. 1, 2024

The charges against Diana Teran could deter prosecutors from fulfilling their ethical responsibilities, potentially leading to...



Despite recent political and legal challenges, many organizations still value DEI initiatives, though some have scaled back or...


Judges and Judiciary

Anya Nelson reflects on the legacy of her great-grandfather, Judge Thomas L. Griffith Jr. - a pioneering figure in the Los Ang...



AB 2016 amends the California Probate Code, changing how successors manage a decedent's real property, specifically affecting ...


The Department of Justice, along with eight state attorneys general, filed a complaint against RealPage for using software tha...



The visit highlighted the commitment of the magistrates to justice reform, including oral hearings and increased transparency,...


The amended California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) introduces significant changes and new provisions, including the E...



U.S. Supreme Court, Constitutional Law

The Supreme Court is set to review a case challenging a Texas law that requires commercial pornographic websites to verify the...


Military Law, Government

The court's ruling aims to significantly reduce veteran homelessness and improve access to medical care, though implementation...



The American Bar Association's Pro Bono Week emphasizes the goal for lawyers to provide 50+ hours of pro bono work yearly. Sta...


State Bar & Bar Associations, California Supreme Court

The California Supreme Court has rejected a proposal for a Practical Bar Exam (PBE) as a method of licensure, citing procedura...



Recent cases show conflicting interpretations about whether presumptively invalid reasons can be used to justify excusal, with...


Labor/Employment

Resident managers must live on-site and handle issues like leaks and noise. They earn minimum wage and can receive liquidated ...



Technology, Civil Procedure

Jurors, being part of the social media universe, are susceptible to biases formed by online voices, which can affect their imp...


State Bar & Bar Associations

The California Supreme Court's recent decisions on bar exam reforms have sparked controversy by rejecting both innovative an...



State Bar & Bar Associations, Criminal

California attorneys must report criminal indictments or felony convictions to the State Bar within 30 days. Failing to do so ...


Judges and Judiciary, Family

Cardona v. Soto (2024) No. A167089: Judges face difficulties in balancing due process and protecting children from trau...



Alternative Dispute Resolution

The pandemic has shown that Zoom can help parties see each other as collaborators, rather than enemies, and can help them reac...


California is rolling out a new insurance regulation aimed at strengthening and stabilizing the marketplace. As the most signi...



Operation Trojan Shield, an FBI initiative, created the encrypted messaging app Anom to monitor criminal communications -- sp...


The Supreme Court's historical decisions on property rights have significantly contributed to the homelessness crisis in Amer...



San Luis Obispo District Attorney Dan Dow has filed a Petition for a Writ of Mandate to the California Court of Appeal, claimi...


Exploring the intersection of modern biometric technologies and Christian beliefs, particularly the fear of these technologies...



Legal Education, Judges and Judiciary, Guide to Legal Writing

Arthur Gilbert first encountered Bernie Witkin's work during law school, finding it a valuable resource when he struggled to u...


The roles and cultural expectations of Iranian families operate within a well-defined hierarchical framework, with the father ...



The VA enacted a regulation in 1999 that formally excluded incarcerated veterans from receiving VA medical care, significantly...


Civil Litigation

While anti-SLAPP protections are essential for safeguarding public participation rights, the authors of the statute underestim...



While law firms invest significant resources in training new associates, many still feel overwhelmed by expectations due to th...


Founded in 1986, the California Appellate Project in Los Angeles (CAP-LA) supports the Second District Court of Appeal by recr...