Litigation & Arbitration
Mastering complex concepts: essential strategies for trial lawyers
By Michael E. Gatto
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
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
Third party litigation funding and mediation: lessons from the Sysco/Burford saga
By Lisa Baker Morgan
The Sysco/Burford saga reveals significant differences in court views on third-party litigation funding and its impact on medi...
Contracts, Entertainment & Sports
How the House settlement could open doors for college athletes
By Frank N. Darras
If finalized, the House settlement could lead to a new era of transparency and equity in college sports, but ongoing an...
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
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,...
Technology
Voters beware: robocalls, spoofing, and AI fuel political dirty tricks
By Anita Taff-Rice
Regulators and legislators missed the opportunity to require warnings on AI-generated deepfake campaign messages--a mistake un...
Tax
Kamala Harris' tax proposals: Will they raise taxes for the rich or the middle class?
By Robert W. Wood
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'
By Wendy Y. Wang , Samuel Johnson
Californians can expect further water conservation measures as the state water resources control board proceeds with its "maki...
Insurance
California insurance rate reforms: streamlining approvals or creating confusion?
By Michael Rosenfield
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
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
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...
Contracts, Torts/Personal Injury
A look under the 'hood' reveals that auto manufacturers are failing to fulfill their legal obligations
By Isaac Agyeman
Auto manufacturers are not complying with the California Lemon Law, which requires them to repurchase or replace defective veh...
Government
Newsom's funding threat risks worsening homelessness and racial disparities
By Brandon Greene , Nisha Vyas
Gov. Newsom should focus on the root causes of homelessness, not push local governments to hide the problem.
Lawyers have a duty of confidentiality to preserve client secrets, which can sometimes prevent them from sharing information. ...
Labor/Employment
PAGA reforms enhance worker protections while curbing abuse
By Thomas J. Umberg
Recent reforms strike a balance between bolstering enforcement and reducing the potential for abuse, while preserving PAGA's c...
Government, Health Care & Hospital Law
Legal and political battles threaten Medicare drug price negotiation program
By John H. Minan
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 established a voluntary Drug Price Negotiation Program to reduce the cost of certa...
Technology
OpenAI's structure raises questions about protecting its charitable mission
By Rose Chan Loui
Elon Musk, an original co-founder of OpenAI, alleges that the company has abandoned its mission and claims breach of contract,...
Civil Rights
California court rulings on Racial Justice Act spark concerns
By K. Chike Odiwe
The California Supreme Court's decisions in the Wilson and Fraziercases raise concerns about the proper applicat...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Law Practice
Addressing implicit bias starts with looking at 'The man in the mirror'
By Halim Dhanidina
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
Courts sharpen their pencils for school-related culture wars
By Panda L. Kroll
Conservative school boards have passed resolutions banning Critical Race Theory and requiring teachers to notify parents if ...
Education Law
The Problem Method Part V: Legal education in Japan - now
By Myron Moskovitz
Moskovitz discusses his efforts to reform legal education in Japan by promoting the problem method of teaching law, highlighti...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation: the right strategy can make all the difference
By James Curry
Highlighting the dynamics of mediation in resolving disputes, including a need for parties and counsel to share information, l...
U.S. Supreme Court
Navigating uncharted waters: Congress aligns with SCOTUS in reshaping the administrative state
By Selwyn D. Whitehead
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
A glimpse into the secret world of litigation funding agreements
By Lisa Baker Morgan
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
By Raegan Joern, Jessica Mark
Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) programs are gaining popularity in the US. However, GBI payments can reduce the monthly Supplem...
Family
Incentivizing work and family values: Dr. Milton Friedman still lives!
By James P. Gray
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
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
Two birds, one executive order: Will Newsom's latest order ease the housing crisis?
By Jena Acos , Mack Carlson
Governor Gavin Newsom's latest order promotes housing on undeveloped and underutilized infill sites to help meet the state's ...
Torts/Personal Injury
Oakland Zoo closes elephant exhibit, increasing pressure on Los Angeles Zoo to follow suit
By Jaclyn Leeds , Courtney Scott
The Oakland Zoo's decision to close its elephant exhibit and relocate its lone elephant, Osh, to a sanctuary marks a significa...