GUEST COLUMNS
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
A California appellate decision confirms that ignorance is no defense for prime contractors when payroll records show no apprentices.
AI adoption is already widespread, making bans unrealistic and strategically unsound; instead, leaders must distinguish value-enhancing use from risky shortcuts--often by asking better questions.
Monday, April 13, 2026
When the Pasadena/Altadena wildfires left rental housing standing but uninhabitable, the problem was not the law but its enforcement--making the writ of mandate a particularly sharp tool for closing that gap.
Human performers rely on privacy and publicity rights to control their brand. But when the performer is an animal, those doctrines fall away--leaving trademark law to fill the gap.
Friday, April 10, 2026
California's new 2026 construction laws limit retentions on private projects and create a structured claims process to speed payments and reduce disputes.
Futures prediction markets raise questions about legality, insider trading, and unpaid bets, with the Supreme Court poised to decide the limits of federal preemption and states' rights.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Retirement plan disclosures are about to get less digital and more complicated, as the Labor Department's proposal would require certain benefit statements to be furnished on paper, even when plans otherwise rely on electronic disclosure.
The California Legislature has enacted a slew of AI regulations for employers to contend with, increasing litigation risks and compliance costs as employers increasingly use AI tools in their hiring and workforce management.
Monday, April 6, 2026
The Supreme Court is considering whether President Trump can use an executive order to reinterpret the 14th Amendment and undermine birthright citizenship, raising critical questions about presidential power and constitutional limits.
Illinois v. Trump highlights the clash
between federal power and state control over the National Guard, showing how
the Posse Comitatus and Insurrection Acts restrict presidential use of military
force at home.
Friday, April 3, 2026
The Supreme Court is considering whether President Trump can use an executive order to reinterpret the 14th Amendment and undermine birthright citizenship, raising critical questions about presidential power and constitutional limits.
California's bar ethics committee has a new warning for attorneys using AI -- but the real problem isn't hallucinations, it's the missing accountability layer that only a licensed attorney can fill.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
California's expanded military diversion law gives lawyers a vital tool to secure just outcomes for veterans by addressing service-related conditions instead of defaulting to conviction.
California's aggressive tax regime is now targeting luxury car owners and dealers using out-of-state schemes like the Montana loophole, turning what once seemed like routine tax avoidance into a growing wave of audits, penalties and even criminal prosecutions.
Monday, March 30, 2026
CARE Court has gone from experiment to scoreboard, with counties now judged on filings, outcomes and their ability to turn court orders into real-world treatment.
As cross-border disputes involving China increase, U.S. counsel must recognize fundamental differences in discovery, judicial roles, evidentiary rules, precedent, timing and enforcement between U.S. and Chinese litigation systems.
Friday, March 27, 2026
Most law firm business plans fail not from poor strategy but from weak execution, including vague goals, limited partner buy-in, and disconnects among marketing, client service, and business development.
The IRS's new guidance on qualified production property (QPP) clarifies eligibility, allocation and recapture rules, giving taxpayers a significant opportunity to claim accelerated depreciation for property used in manufacturing, refining or production.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The 9th Circuit puts ideology above women's privacy, forcing a Korean spa to abandon centuries-old traditions, religious beliefs and the safety of its patrons.
Every lawyer should know a few key tax rules that can shape what plaintiffs actually take home after a case resolves. Settlement wording, the claims involved and even how checks and Forms 1099 are issued can change the tax result.
Monday, March 23, 2026
The guidance shows how Treasury intends to integrate the Trump Account program into the IRS's existing administrative framework rather than building an entirely new benefit-delivery system.
Courts already function largely online; completing the transition to a near-fully remote system would deliver meaningful cost savings while improving access, efficiency and convenience for the public.
Friday, March 20, 2026
In light of recent U.S. military action against Iran, this article analyzes the definition of war, the constitutional allocation of war powers between Congress and the President, and the War Powers Resolution and exceeded presidential authority.
With construction costs projected to stay high through 2026, developers can no longer depend on historical pricing or boilerplate contracts, particularly on high-rise and mixed-use projects where risk and feasibility are tightly linked.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A California appellate decision clarifies how courts interpret ambiguous insurance policy language, showing that a single undefined word can determine coverage and liability on complex construction projects.
Proposition 19 is reshaping many of California's most iconic cities and neighborhoods by eliminating the broad parent-to-child exclusion from property tax reassessment, a rule that governed intergenerational real property transfers for decades.
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NEWS
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 |
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| This is the time of year when students are figuring out where they will go to college in the fall. Many, it turns out, are scouring social media sites like TikTok and Instagram for money to help them pay for it. | |
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 |
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| Johnson & Johnson will appeal a Los Angeles judge's denial of its bid to disqualify Beasley Allen from talc litigation, where the court found the motion untimely and unsupported by prejudice. | |
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 |
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| A class action alleges Home Depot used license plate readers in California parking lots without proper notice or safeguards, sharing data with law enforcement in violation of state privacy laws. | |
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Monday, April 13, 2026 |
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| At the state level, attention has centered around the possibility that two Republicans could emerge as top finishers in the June primary, a mathematically possible if politically unlikely scenario. | |
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Monday, April 13, 2026 |
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| A federal judge allowed a $220 million breach-of-contract claim against Solaria to proceed, while dismissing fraud, interference and injunctive claims in a dispute with a South Korean solar manufacturer. | |
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Monday, April 13, 2026 |
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| A state appellate court stayed a $26,000 contempt sanction against San Francisco Public Defender Manohar Raju but ruled his challenge premature, requiring him to first seek relief in trial court. | |
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Friday, April 10, 2026 |
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| One of the most rewarding aspects of retirement is the opportunity to reclaim your time and invest it in pursuits that bring joy, fulfillment, and personal growth. | |
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Friday, April 10, 2026 |
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| Stability AI argued Getty failed to plausibly allege intent required under Section 1202(a), while also challenging trademark claims and venue, as a federal judge questioned jurisdiction in California. | |
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Friday, April 10, 2026 |
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| Class action claims health care providers recorded doctor-patient conversations without consent using AI tools. | |
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Friday, April 10, 2026 |
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| The famed Texas lawyer talks about key moments in the landmark trial against Meta and YouTube in Los Angeles, and about not being "evil." | |
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026 |
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Judicate West executive personally pledges $75k to fund Black law student scholarships in California
California Association of Black Lawyers President Tamara C. Michael said the contribution comes as the organization enters a new phase of growth.
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General News
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 |
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| Time is running out for parents who took out college loans for their children and want to keep affordable repayment and debt-forgiveness options. | |
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026 |
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| Elon Musk's attorneys argue Judge Charles Breyer improperly entered judgment after a fraud verdict, saying unresolved classwide reliance questions and damages calculations must be addressed before final judgment is entered. | |
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Monday, April 6, 2026 |
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| President Donald Trump has tried to cut funding for virtually every federal program that addresses climate change. But Congress has been pushing back, sometimes with surprising bipartisan support. | |
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Monday, April 6, 2026 |
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| Mark A. Perry left the firm to join Weil, Gotshal & Manges. Gibson Dunn denied retirement payments, asserting he was competing with and harming the partnership. Perry argued he was a retired partner entitled to payments once he stopped competing. | |
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Monday, April 6, 2026 |
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| A federal ruling says agents relied on boilerplate reports instead of individualized suspicion, allowing enforcement of a prior injunction. | |
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General News
Friday, April 3, 2026 |
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| A federal judge ruled Elon Musk cannot seek punitive damages in his fraud lawsuit against OpenAI, finding his $134 billion restitution claim is equitable, not legal, limiting available remedies at trial. | |
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General News
Friday, April 3, 2026 |
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| From San Diego to Kern County, courts are holding outreach events to build a pipeline as vacancies fluctuate and retirements climb. | |
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Friday, April 3, 2026 |
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| Nearly four years after OpenAI lit the AI boom with its ChatGPT chatbot, the one industry that is unquestionably being disrupted by this once-in-a-generation technology shift is the tech industry itself. | |
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General News
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 |
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| A federal judge in San Diego denied Abercrombie & Fitch's bid to compel arbitration, finding Hollister's checkout design failed to give reasonably conspicuous notice of its terms, and allowed a California consumer pricing class action to move forward. | |
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Wednesday, April 1, 2026 |
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| The court found that the firm's prior representation of Masimo's founder created a conflict in his wage dispute with the board over his employment agreement. | |
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Wednesday, April 1, 2026 |
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| The SEC's sweeping embrace of crypto, an industry with a long history of fraud and market turmoil, has entered a new stage. | |
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Monday, March 30, 2026 |
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| Payment resolves claims by former investigator Jennifer Kearns and adds to more than $12 million in county liability tied to misconduct allegations | |
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Monday, March 30, 2026 |
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| Netflix argued that the company's global dominance resulted from its own internal innovation and the use of industry-standard technologies like High Efficiency Video Coding. | |
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Monday, March 30, 2026 |
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| Most older adults don't have long-term care insurance, and a big reason may be that they don't understand the limits of their regular health coverage. | |
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 |
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| A Grocery Outlet investor filed a derivative suit alleging the board misled shareholders about expansion and restructuring, triggering store closures, a stock drop and related securities litigation. | |
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Monday, April 13, 2026 |
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| In a closely watched case, the 9th Circuit held that young plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge greenhouse gas policies they say favor present-day consumption over future harm. | |
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Friday, April 10, 2026 |
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| New federal lawsuits allege Fortnite and Roblox used psychological design tactics to addict minors, testing a legal strategy that recently bypassed Section 230 protections in a landmark social media verdict. | |
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026 |
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| Electric vehicle makers' efforts to bypass franchised dealers and sell directly to consumers are colliding with longstanding state franchise laws, sparking litigation and forcing legacy automakers to navigate legal barriers as they attempt to replicate Tesla's model. | |
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General News
Monday, April 6, 2026 |
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| Tenants who beat mass eviction claims now seek millions more, arguing the landlord undercut its own Ellis Act strategy by taking rent. | |
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Friday, April 3, 2026 |
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| A federal court monitor said Los Angeles County is making progress toward meeting its obligations under a landmark homelessness settlement but raised concerns about whether the data supporting those efforts can be trusted. | |
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Wednesday, April 1, 2026 |
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| Los Angeles Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl weighs whether social media platforms can face strict liability claims, a decision shaping upcoming bellwether trials after plaintiffs' prior negligence victory. | |
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Monday, March 30, 2026 |
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| The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday that it was investigating after a helicopter flew in front of a commercial plane in California. | |