When and how will contests are initiated; who has standing to contest a will; responses to will contests and grounds to contes...

The eleven stages that guide law firms through the process of converting potential leads into loyal clients.

Legal questions surround Israel’s alleged genocide in Gaza, but is it a crime under international law?

The welter of exceptions to the Rule against Hearsay—besides resembling something from the old boardgame Mousetrap—tends to in...

Lawyers need to be aware of the uncertain and variable recovery times of concussion-related mild traumatic brain injuries (mTB...

Employers should review their application forms and interview questions to remove any inquiries about criminal history. They s...

California has a Planning and Zoning Law that allows for mediation in various types of land use and environmental lawsuits, bu...

Words can be used to create, resolve, or escalate conflicts. Mediators play an important role in facilitating objective assess...

Acquisitions in the artificial intelligence space are becoming increasingly common. Lawyers must have a strong understanding o...

In Ludtke v. Kuhn, Melissa Ludtke claimed that banning her from the clubhouse violated her right to equal protection an...

California should amend its current ballot return process to comply with federal law and protect the dignity and rights of peo...

The California Supreme Court has ruled that amusement rides, such as roller coasters, are common carriers and must use the utm...

A jury found former Medivation executive Matthew Panuwat liable for insider trading by trading in Incyte's stock, based on the...

A parallel criminal domestic violence case can have a significant impact on family law proceedings, particularly in cases invo...

Real estate development on ground-leased property has been growing, with municipalities, private parties, and institutional en...

The ACLU said an employee used racially coded language and fired her. The resulting lawsuit raises questions about the protect...

The appellate court's opinion in Medallion Film, et al. LLC v. Loeb & Loeb was wrong, unwise, and illogical because...

The revelation of domestic violence perpetrated by OJ Simpson had a significant impact on family law. Applications for protect...

While misgendering still occurs, the judiciary is committed to ensuring dignity and respect for trans individuals in the court...

It is not enough to focus on the mechanics or science of negotiation techniques. Parties also need to understand the moral cor...

With the constant evolution of legal standards and conditions, it’s imperative for those of us in the legal profession to regu...

In a recent California appellate decision, the majority opinion claimed to support the objectives of arbitration, while the mi...

Article 1, section 8 should be revived and restored to its rightful place. It has been used to challenge sex discrimination in...

Companies facing exclusion orders are trying to challenge the International Trade Commission in court or through legislation, ...

The False Claims Act (FCA) saw a record-breaking year in 2023, with 1,212 new cases initiated, a 26% increase over the previou...

Mediating the French-American business dispute: Culture, etiquette, and language will make or break the resolution.

If Senate Bill 1137 is passed, California would become the first state in the nation to recognize intersectionality in discrim...

A recent decision sets a significant precedent that could reshape employment arbitration law in California and requires legal ...

A recent case in California highlights the potential for coverage under a Directors and Officers (D&O) policy for computer...

The bill raises concerns about the ethical dilemmas faced by mediators, particularly when they witness attorney misconduct. Pr...