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Litigation & Arbitration

Success in trial hinges on clearly conveying complex concepts. Simplifying industry jargon with relatable analogies keeps juro...


Alternative Dispute Resolution

Master the art of mediation briefing

Aug. 26, 2024
By Christianna Kyriacou Mantas

A mediation brief is vital for attorneys to present their best case. Briefs should be clear, concise, and compelling, addressi...



Litigation & Arbitration

The Sysco/Burford saga reveals significant differences in court views on third-party litigation funding and its impact on medi...


Contracts, Entertainment & Sports

If finalized, the House settlement could lead to a new era of transparency and equity in college sports, but ongoing an...



Government

Steve Cooley's descent into political vindictiveness

Aug. 26, 2024
By James R. Bozajian

Steve Cooley's abrupt withdrawal of support for Nathan Hochman over a political endorsement highlights a shift from his previo...


Corporate

Legal challenges persist as Corporate Transparency Act takes effect

Aug. 23, 2024
By Phil Jelsma , Ulrick Matsunaga

The Corporate Transparency Act, which aims to protect the U.S. financial system from illicit use and prevent financial crimes,...



Regulators and legislators missed the opportunity to require warnings on AI-generated deepfake campaign messages--a mistake un...


Vice President Kamala Harris has pledged not to raise taxes for those making under $400,000 a year, but her past proposals sug...



Environmental & Energy

New regulations to cement conservation as a 'California Way of Life'

MCLE
Aug. 22, 2024
By Wendy Y. Wang , Samuel Johnson

Californians can expect further water conservation measures as the state water resources control board proceeds with its "maki...


California's Insurance Department has proposed streamlining property and casualty rate approvals. Public feedback is mixed, wi...



Government, State Bar & Bar Associations

Trump's coalition of the weak

Aug. 22, 2024
By Frank J. Martin

The American Bar Association recently warned of democracy threats, urging lawyers to act. Meanwhile, pundits have focused on T...


Antitrust & Trade Reg.

Key highlights from D.C. District Court's ruling on Google's monopoly case

Aug. 22, 2024
By Anne Y. Lee , Cortlin H. Lannin

Judge ruled Google monopolized search and search ad markets, and found Google liable for using contracts with device makers an...



Auto manufacturers are not complying with the California Lemon Law, which requires them to repurchase or replace defective veh...


Government

Gov. Newsom should focus on the root causes of homelessness, not push local governments to hide the problem.



Law Practice

This is just between us

Aug. 21, 2024
By David M. Majchrzak

Lawyers have a duty of confidentiality to preserve client secrets, which can sometimes prevent them from sharing information. ...


Labor/Employment

Recent reforms strike a balance between bolstering enforcement and reducing the potential for abuse, while preserving PAGA's c...



Government, Health Care & Hospital Law

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 established a voluntary Drug Price Negotiation Program to reduce the cost of certa...


Elon Musk, an original co-founder of OpenAI, alleges that the company has abandoned its mission and claims breach of contract,...



Civil Rights

The California Supreme Court's decisions in the Wilson and Fraziercases raise concerns about the proper applicat...


Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Law Practice

Bias is an inherent part of the legal profession, and it cannot and will not ever be eliminated. While intentional bias is h...



Education Law

Conservative school boards have passed resolutions banning Critical Race Theory and requiring teachers to notify parents if ...


Education Law

Moskovitz discusses his efforts to reform legal education in Japan by promoting the problem method of teaching law, highlighti...



Alternative Dispute Resolution

Highlighting the dynamics of mediation in resolving disputes, including a need for parties and counsel to share information, l...


The tapestry of American life is at stake as the balance of power in running the day-to-day operations of the various federal ...



Litigation & Arbitration

The key events of the complex legal battle between Sysco and Burford over their third-party litigation funding agreement and S...


Administrative/Regulatory

Why Guaranteed Basic Income is becoming a key anti-poverty strategy

Aug. 16, 2024
By Raegan Joern, Jessica Mark

Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) programs are gaining popularity in the US. However, GBI payments can reduce the monthly Supplem...



Dr. Milton Friedman proposed a "Negative Income Tax" or "Stipend" system to replace the current welfare system - a system th...


Labor/Employment

PAGA reform: a new horizon for California employers

Aug. 16, 2024
By Corinne Spencer

California reformed the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) to reduce the risk of PAGA lawsuits for businesses. The reforms...



Government, Real Estate/Development

Governor Gavin Newsom's latest order promotes housing on undeveloped and underutilized infill sites to help meet the state's ...


Torts/Personal Injury

The Oakland Zoo's decision to close its elephant exhibit and relocate its lone elephant, Osh, to a sanctuary marks a significa...