GUEST COLUMNS
Friday, October 18, 2024
The U. S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled in Singh v. Garland that the government cannot arbitrarily rely on affidavits from other asylum seekers with similar claims to negate the credibility of an individual asylum seeker. The ruling highlights the complexities of asylum claims and the need for nuanced and individualized assessments.
Patients may not fully understand how their data will be used by AI, making informed consent challenging. Algorithmic transparency is essential to scrutinize and challenge AI decisions.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Meeting statutory deadlines in bankruptcy cases is crucial for both debtors and creditors to protect their rights and maximize recovery potential.
Regulation of Big Tech is urgently needed due to the harmful impact of social media on mental health, particularly among minors, and the inadequacy of current laws like Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
California law currently exempts tax-qualified retirement plans and their distributions from creditor claims, provided distributions are deposited into a segregated bank account. However, IRAs are only partially exempt based on a means test.
Monday, October 14, 2024
Many houses in Rancho Palos Verdes are now considered substandard due to various defects, and the city has not adequately communicated the dangers to residents.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
The Supreme Court's historical decisions on property rights have significantly contributed to the homelessness crisis in America by enabling restrictive zoning laws.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
While law firms invest significant resources in training new associates, many still feel overwhelmed by expectations due to the stark differences between law school and the realities of being a junior associate in a law firm.
The EEOC has requested the Ninth Circuit to use the Xu v. Lightsmyth Technologies, Inc. case to clarify the Supreme Court's new standard for determining adverse job actions in discrimination cases.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is facing
a legal battle over his claim to a homestead exemption for his Palm Beach
condominium. The case has raised questions about residency, asset protection,
and accountability.
Friday, September 27, 2024
Mediation is likened to a labyrinth where participants must navigate complex disputes with unclear paths to resolution, similar to the intricate designs of historical labyrinths.