Norman L. Epstein and Richard M. Mosk of the 2nd District Court of Appeal comment on the need for oral argument.

The 9th Circuit was wrong to prevent victims of torture from suing because privileged state secrets might later become crucial...

Appellate attorneys spend serious time sorting through case law and facts. Enjoy this collection of judicial nuggets on law's ...

Fresno County is expected to invite bids from contract attorneys for criminal defense services. Will our system of justice be ...

Today, oral argument in most state appellate courts is an "empty ritual." So why not abolish oral argument to save time and mo...

Consumers will be cheated if Google-Verizon's proposal to block access to certain Internet content is approved, by John F. Ste...

Gangs can only thrive, or even exist, by default. They fill the void when children lack positive role models.

The moral of the story? Perhaps running against an exceptionally well-qualified judge demonstrates lack of judgment.

A state appellate court recently held that at the conclusion of mediation, the mediator is prohibited from clarifying any subs...

With courts being cautious about granting injunctions to ban future patent infringement, issues about ongoing patent royalties...

By John F. Montoya of the Los Angeles deputy public defender's office. ...

Facts show that the death penalty is unmistakably dysfunctional. Repeal is the most practical option.

The sudden passing of a litigation partner and friend brings reflection on how to live a meaningful life.

Is implementation of capital punishment really justified? Here's the five explanations offered in favor of the death penalty.

While lies and despicable speech may be offensive, it's these unpopular messages that most require constitutional protection. ...

The court encourages counsel to litigate meritorious FEHA claims, but an exaggerated fee request could hurt your case.

When should a "remote" causal act lead to no coverage? ...

With 65 percent of claims dropped, dismissed or withdrawn, a recent survey says the system is broken. In fact, the data proves...

Given the depth of financial constraints, the judicial system is likely to collapse under its own weight. Mandatory mediation ...

AB 2765 seeks to extend the statute of limitations for recovering stolen art. Sound positive? Take a closer look.

Don't let doctrinaire politicians and special interest lobbyists spread fear about releasing our inmates to reduce the prison ...

There's a trend of copyright infringement decisions favoring Internet service providers that use filtering software to identif...

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to stay same-sex marriages is practical but not justifiable under the law, by ...

Stephen F. Rohde of Rohde & Victoroff responds to criticism of Katherine Dramer's analysis of the Proposition 8 decision. ...

A state commission report suggesting the death penalty system needs a significant overhaul deserves consideration, by Stephen ...

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ...

Is the California Medical Association a guardian of health care for patients or protector of its member doctors' pocket books?...

When it comes to a cross-border directive concerning the legal status of mediation in civil and commercial matters, the remedy...

Gone are the days of hiding funds in foreign bank accounts. Are you compliant with Internal Revenue Service regulations?

With a growing fiscal deficit, the United States should follow Canada's lead. ...