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Judges and Judiciary

Short

Sep. 3, 2024
By Arthur Gilbert

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?

Sep. 3, 2024
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

Sep. 3, 2024
By Alexis Sáinz , Michael Dodge

The global space industry is booming, with emerging activities like private space stations, asteroid mining, and human spacefl...


Supply chain security is crucial for all government contracts, but it holds particular significance in the space industry due...



The space industry is experiencing a transformation, driven by private investment and new business models. However, space comp...


Companies in the commercial space sector should monitor Department of Defense, Space Force, and National Aeronautics and Spa...



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 has started finalizing regulations for commercial space launches after a long period of he...



Appellate Practice

Appellate crash: What we'd miss

Sep. 3, 2024
By Benjamin G. Shatz

LASC's recent outage led to a portal for tracking 17 court functions. Similarly, appellate court websites offer many features....


Insurance, Torts/Personal Injury

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?

Aug. 30, 2024
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

Aug. 30, 2024
By Brendan Lund , Eber Terceros

Failure to report or providing false information can lead to civil and criminal penalties, including a maximum prison sentence...



Torts/Personal Injury

The latest and greatest in TBI treatments

Aug. 30, 2024
By Molly M. McKibben

In recent years, increased awareness of TBI's impact on athletes and servicemembers has spurred accelerated research into its ...


Civil Litigation

Explaining the law in closing argument

Aug. 30, 2024
By Rahul Ravipudi

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

MCLE
Aug. 30, 2024
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

CAALA emphasizes the core values of integrity, professionalism, civility, and inclusion. These values are crucial for the prac...



Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Law Practice

Even with detailed fee agreements, payment disputes and communication issues can arise, so implementing best practice billing ...


Criminal, Education Law

As cases of school abuse, including sexual harassment and grooming become more prevalent--with alarming statistics revealing ...



Appellate Practice, Civil Litigation

Oral arguments can influence appellate decisions, especially when they introduce new facts or precedents that were not consid...


Entertainment & Sports, Intellectual Property

SAG-AFTRA has finalized an agreement with Narrativ to allow actors to monetize digital replicas of their voices for use in dig...



Law Practice

Discover ten alternative approaches to creating and using a traditional business plan.


Alternative Dispute Resolution

Actuarial case valuation in mediation

Aug. 29, 2024
By Evelio Grillo

Actuarial case valuation is presented as an effective method for facilitating settlements in mediation by incorporating both p...



Torts/Personal Injury

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

Aug. 28, 2024
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

Aug. 28, 2024
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

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

Jeff Krivis, known for his improvisational negotiation techniques, was a master at resolving tough cases. He believed successf...



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 exclusionary distribution agreements have contributed to Google's maintenance of its monopoly power in two relevant m...