In August, when both minds and readers are on vacation, I reflect on the art of brevity in writing and ponder the wisdom of ag...
Space Law
Will Elon's exit undermine the state's Spacelaw leadership?
By Drew Svor , Zachary Turke
The state's deep history with aerospace and defense, venture capital culture, and government support will ensure that Califo...
Space Law
New space activities require new regulations: The future of space travel
By Alexis Sáinz , Michael Dodge
The global space industry is booming, with emerging activities like private space stations, asteroid mining, and human spacefl...
Space Law
Navigating supply chain security in the space industrial base
By Amy C. Hoang
Supply chain security is crucial for all government contracts, but it holds particular significance in the space industry due...
Space Law
Protecting IP: Key tips for space startups in US government contracts
By Zohra Tejani
The space industry is experiencing a transformation, driven by private investment and new business models. However, space comp...
Space Law
Funding for space programs and commercial space stations: A guide for companies in the space sector
By Dorn McGrath , Ken Kanzawa
Companies in the commercial space sector should monitor Department of Defense, Space Force, and National Aeronautics and Spa...
Space Law
SpaceExternalities: Exploring the implications of SpaceX's move from California to Texas
By Curt Blake
Elon Musk's announcement that SpaceX is relocating its headquarters from California to Texas has raised concerns about its wor...
Space Law
The Federal Aviation Administration joins the 'Space Race'
By Barbara E. Lichman
The Federal Aviation Administration has started finalizing regulations for commercial space launches after a long period of he...
LASC's recent outage led to a portal for tracking 17 court functions. Similarly, appellate court websites offer many features....
Insurance, Torts/Personal Injury
Recovering emotional distress damages for breach of an insurance contract
By Michael L. Cohen
California case law establishes that, in some situations, insured individuals may be entitled to emotional distress damages fo...
Data Privacy
Pavel Durov's arrest: Just a coincidence or a new trend?
By Victor S. Dorokhin
Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, was recently detained in France for alleged criminal offenses, including complicity in th...
Civil Litigation, Corporate, Criminal
Corporate Transparency Act: Report card and year-end steps
By Brendan Lund , Eber Terceros
Failure to report or providing false information can lead to civil and criminal penalties, including a maximum prison sentence...
In recent years, increased awareness of TBI's impact on athletes and servicemembers has spurred accelerated research into its ...
Effectively targeting key instructions and discussing them with the jury during your closing argument can significantly influe...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
California's new trust accounting rules: A critical update for attorneys
By Erin M. Joyce , Soovya Nagin
California's Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15, updated in 2018 and further revised in the wake of the Thomas Girardi scandal,...
Civil Litigation, Criminal
Why defense attorneys must engage with plaintiff-focused CAALA events
By Keith G. Bremer
CAALA emphasizes the core values of integrity, professionalism, civility, and inclusion. These values are crucial for the prac...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Law Practice
Can't we all just get along? Fee agreements, fee splitting & disputes
By Jean Cha
Even with detailed fee agreements, payment disputes and communication issues can arise, so implementing best practice billing ...
Criminal, Education Law
Sexual harassment, sex abuse, and grooming claims against schools
By Christa Ramey
As cases of school abuse, including sexual harassment and grooming become more prevalent--with alarming statistics revealing ...
Appellate Practice, Civil Litigation
Reflections on oral argument from an appellate justice turned practitioner
By Patricia D. Benke
Oral arguments can influence appellate decisions, especially when they introduce new facts or precedents that were not consid...
Entertainment & Sports, Intellectual Property
SAG-AFTRA agreement with Narrativ allows actors to monetize digital replicas of their voice
By Christina Gagnier , Nate Shaw
SAG-AFTRA has finalized an agreement with Narrativ to allow actors to monetize digital replicas of their voices for use in dig...
Law Practice
Unconventional strategies for attorney business development
By George Brandon
Discover ten alternative approaches to creating and using a traditional business plan.
Actuarial case valuation is presented as an effective method for facilitating settlements in mediation by incorporating both p...
Torts/Personal Injury
Cracked concrete, crumbling trust: LA's neglect of sidewalk safety
By P. Christopher Ardalan
LA's neglected sidewalk maintenance is drawing criticism for shifting blame to pedestrians and property owners. The result? Ha...
Effective co-parenting in high-conflict divorces is essential for children's well-being and requires focusing on their needs, ...
Administrative/Regulatory, Labor/Employment
Employers exhale: FTC non-compete rule invalidated by Texas judge
By Phil Jelsma , Ulrick Matsunaga
A Texas federal judge has invalidated the FTC's rule banning non-compete agreements nationwide, creating significant legal i...
Constitutional Law, U.S. Supreme Court
Rental housing: The COVID factor
By Michael M. Berger
The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a district court's stay on the CDC's eviction moratorium, siding with landlords by...
Consumer Law, Contracts
What does 'making canceling a subscription as simple as signing up' mean for companies?
By Alejandro Moreno , Skylar Stoudt
The White House and FTC are pushing a 'click to cancel' rule to make unsubscribing easier and to combat 'junk fees.' This ta...
Civil Litigation, Obituaries
The benefits of improvisational negotiation I learned from Jeff Krivis
By Leonid M. Zilberman
Jeff Krivis, known for his improvisational negotiation techniques, was a master at resolving tough cases. He believed successf...
Letters
ACLU misses the mark: When protecting students means silencing teachers
By Kris Whitten
Assembly Bill 1955 bans schools from requiring teachers to share a student's sexual orientation without the student's consen...
Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Google's monopoly playbook: Court slams exclusive deals, but what's next?
By Philip M. Howe
Google's exclusionary distribution agreements have contributed to Google's maintenance of its monopoly power in two relevant m...