Law Practice
Lien on me: The power of liens in judgment collection
By Ira M. Friedman, David Friedman
There are various liens that a judgment creditor can use to enforce a money judgment against a debtor’s property, such as abst...
The Supreme Court’s decision to freeze the trial proceedings deprived the public of its right to a speedy trial and the inform...
Labor/Employment
Recent NLRB decisions affecting non-union employers
By Arthur F. Silbergeld, Aya Z. Elalami
The NLRB has created a new rule that allows unions to bypass elections and demand recognition from employers based on a majori...
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Ethical restrictions on using confidential government information
By Wendy L. Patrick
Rule 1.11 is relevant for contemporary lawyers who explore new career options within the modern economy and legal climate, and...
Change permeates all levels of society, including the judiciary, where judges are no longer removed from the real world, but a...
Alexei Navalny decided to return to his homeland despite the risks, as he felt it was his duty and destiny.
A persistent frustration lies in the concept of “forfeiture,” where appellate arguments are barred due to not being raised in ...
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has passed a law that delays and reduces property tax bills for property owners who ...
Criminal
Chaos in juvenile hall means violent offenders will be released
By Kathleen Cady
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has a policy of not transferring minors who commit murder and other horrifi...
Corporate
Keeping a watchful eye on the Corporate Compliance Program rule breakers
By Stephanie Yonekura, Ann Kim
The Department of Justice expects companies to disclose misconduct within a reasonably prompt time after becoming aware of it,...
Sexual orientation bias is a significant factor that affects the electoral outcomes and the representation of minority groups ...
Intellectual Property
The relationship between AI and patent, copyright, trademark, and fair use
By Sarah S. Brooks, Sophia I. Duenas
There is no clear consensus on whether AI’s ingestion of data and authored works for learning is fair use. Some argue that it ...
Immigration
Chinese immigration is not new, or discouraged under the current legal system
By Xinying Huang
The illegal Chinese immigrants are not spies or agents of the Chinese Communist Party, but rather economic migrants and seeker...
Technology
Bumbling into the digital age: California’s Flash Act
By Isaac D’Amore Nieblas
A plaintiff who suffers from cyber flashing can recover economic and noneconomic damages, including emotional distress, of not...
Civil Rights
Hoodies, racial stereotypes, and the California Racial Injustice Act
By K. Chike Odiwe
A state appeals court recently instructed a San Diego trial judge to rehear the basis of a traffic stop, and to consider the p...
California Supreme Court, Criminal
Blanket commutations and twice-convicted felons
By Jason R. Marks
The California Supreme Court should approve a mass commutation of death sentences, based on the court’s criteria and the Gover...
Law Practice
Enhancing networking and client relations in the legal profession
By George Brandon
Combining the “Six Degrees of Separation” concept with CRM systems and a comprehensive approach to relationship enhancement ca...
Entertainment & Sports, Labor/Employment
The rights of college athletes take center stage in Trustees of Dartmouth
By William B. Gould IV
Despite potential challenges in determining bargaining units and addressing gender discrimination, the ruling signifies a sign...
Constitutional Law
Immunity vs. Impunity: What’s the difference and why is it important?
By Rafael Chodos
The law has two roles: to constrain our behavior so that we do not harm others, and to promote peace and prosperity throughout...
Law Practice
Buyer and seller beware: Advance fees for legal services are refundable
By George Cardona
Both parties should be clear in their understanding and agreement as to what an advance payment is for, and that if it is an a...
Administrative/Regulatory
…but some animals are more equal than others
By Michael M. Berger
Courts have overturned decisions by city councils or other agencies that acted as appellants and adjudicators in their own cas...
Intellectual Property
The Supreme Court contemplates a 3-year copyright damages bar
By Meredith L. Williams
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy could affect the incentives and challenges for copyright owners to monitor and enf...
Litigation & Arbitration
Recent decisions on the litigation privilege’s application on UCL claims
By Xinlin Li Morrow
The litigation privilege protects communications and conduct related to litigation from most tort claims, but it may not apply...
Technology
Patents and artificial intelligence – how do they fit together?
By Isabella Chestney, Jordan Nafekh
Some of the common questions and challenges that arise from the intersection of artificial intelligence and patent law.
Tax
How 1031 exchanges work, including controversial drop and swap exchanges
By Robert W. Wood
A 1031 exchange allows the seller to avoid or limit capital gains tax on the swap. However, depreciation recapture may apply i...
Contracts, Real Estate/Development
Seller carry-back financing may be making a comeback
By Deb Graceffa
Seller carry-back financing can be risky and potentially illegal, especially if it is not disclosed to the existing lender or ...
Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family, Health Care & Hospital Law, Insurance
If litigated, there may be no winners in child mental health treatment disputes
By Bob Blum
Mediation could have offered a better alternative to litigation, as it could have allowed the parties to create more balanced ...
Securities
Preparing for lawsuits challenging a company’s sale of securities
By Andrew S. Ong, Kourtney Kinsel
Some California superior court decisions have held that the PSLRA discovery stay does not apply to securities claims brought i...
Law Practice
Microaggression and gaslighting in the legal profession
By Angela Reddock-Wright, Halim Dhanidina
The legal profession has been trying to increase its diversity and inclusion, but still faces issues such as microaggressions,...
Education Law
Debate over parental involvement in education reignites
By William W. Bruzzo
All youth, regardless of whether they are homeschooled or not, should be taught and assessed on a standardized basis to ensure...