Preston Damsky's capstone paper arguing for a white ethno-state earned the highest grade from Judge John L. Badalamenti, spark...
Torts/Personal Injury
In personal injury litigation, civility is not just a professional duty but a vital tool that helps clients navigate trauma wi...
A recent trial highlighted how civility in the courtroom can shape jury deliberations, build trust and strengthen the integrit...
Law Office Management
Law firm merger activity is rising, driven in part by larger firms seeking the specialized expertise, cultural alignment and l...
A trauma-informed approach allows the courtroom to recognize and validate the invisible scars of sexual abuse survivors, helpi...
Artificial intelligence is being used more frequently in legal practice, making it important for attorneys to verify accuracy,...
Construction, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Construction projects often involve multiple contracts with different dispute resolution clauses, and California law allows at...
After exploring why plaintiff firms should embrace AI, we now turn to how automation can streamline workflows from initial cla...
Sharing sensitive info with AI like ChatGPT isn't privileged -- lawyers and clients risk discovery and breaching confidentiali...
A recent sanctions order underscores how unverified citations provided by artificial intelligence tools can trigger severe con...
Rising launch activity at Vandenberg Space Force Base has sparked legal disputes between SpaceX and the California Coastal Com...
Technology, Labor/Employment
Artificial intelligence is increasingly reshaping employees' duties and workflows across industries, creating efficiency gains...
Criminal, Civil Procedure
When civil and criminal cases overlap, conflicting rules create high-stakes risks. Here's how lawyers can navigate parallel pr...
Value-based pricing offers a compelling alternative -- tying fees to results rather than time, rewarding lawyers for deliverin...
Securities, Banking
The law brings long-awaited clarity to stablecoins but leaves banks, fintechs and regulators facing unresolved legal and ove...
Once a niche subject, art law has grown over the past half century into a recognized legal discipline shaping disputes over ow...
Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports, Administrative/Regulatory
How the rapidly growing $500 billion content creator economy is reshaping the entertainment industry, creating complex legal n...
Civil Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Late trial legend Gerry Spence, renowned for his mastery of fear, truth, and justice in the courtroom, leaves a timeless legac...
Immigration, Construction
As labor shortages persist across the U.S. construction industry, a parallel crisis is unfolding -- one grounded in heightened...
Frederick M. Nicholas, who died June 28, founded the nation's largest pro bono law firm, Public Counsel. His grandson, Cole Ni...
Health Care & Hospital Law, Data Privacy
The February 2024 cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a UnitedHealth subsidiary, exposed sensitive medical data of nearly 190 mi...
Litigation & Arbitration, California Supreme Court
In Hohenshelt v. Superior Court, the California Supreme Court preserved Civil Code §1281.98 from federal preemption b...
Constitutional Law
Former NFL player Chris Kluwe's lawsuit against the Huntington Beach Union High School District over his anti-MAGA speech is l...
Family
Family law cases are often costly, complex and emotionally charged, and common procedural mistakes -- from faulty proof of ser...
The Ninth Circuit reaffirmed that the Rooker-Feldman doctrine bars federal review only when a plaintiff claims injury from a s...
Law Office Management
Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and cloud-based tools are transforming law practice from optional aids into...
The 9th Circuit upheld a federal court order blocking ICE from using race, language, location, and type of work as the sole ba...
Small law firms and solo practitioners face growing cybersecurity threats, making it essential to implement practical, cost-ef...
Technology, Real Estate/Development, Civil Rights
Bias baked into tenant-screening algorithms is locking out Black, Latino, and immigrant renters, testing whether fair housing ...
With 2026 deadlines looming, CARB has issued preliminary guidance on California's new climate disclosure laws, prompting busin...
