GUEST COLUMNS
Friday, March 14, 2025
Family law tips to protect separate property claims in complex assets cases for business managers and financial planners.
The entertainment industry in 2025 faces significant challenges, including declining streaming returns, theatrical film struggles, reduced California film production, evolving talent compensation models, and ongoing debates over Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Mediation, much like cooking, requires a blend of instinct, preparation, patience, and creativity--balancing structure with flexibility to transform disparate ingredients or perspectives into a satisfying resolution.
NIL rights are transforming college golf by creating new opportunities for athletes, but legal hurdles around amateurism and visa restrictions for international players are limiting its full potential, urging the need for federal action.
Monday, March 10, 2025
President Donald Trump wants foreign lands and resources, but post-WWII international law stands firmly in his way. Here's why his annexation dreams violate binding obligations.
A demand letter threatening litigation over the use of a website tracking pixel as a "pen register" highlights the evolving intersection of privacy laws, technology, and California's strict privacy regulations, where tracking without consent could result in significant legal liabilities, including fines and lawsuits.
Friday, March 7, 2025
Assuming your staffing agency alone bears the risk of ICE enforcement can be a costly mistake that leads to hefty fines, legal consequences, and reputational damage.
As the Trump administration weakens federal environmental protections, California's Environmental Quality Act remains a critical safeguard, ensuring public review, accountability, and environmental preservation in the face of growing threats to communities and ecosystems.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
As corporate giants dismantle DEI programs, the workplace braces for a legal storm of uncertainty.
A sincere apology can help parties move beyond entrenched positions, rebuild trust, and open communication channels, often leading to transformative outcomes.
SB 54 regulations will strain small businesses Monday, March 3, 2025
Rebuilding Los Angeles by 2028 is a legal test, with disputes risking delays; swift mediation and coordinated legal action are crucial to meet the urgent need for recovery before the Olympics.
The January wildfires in Los Angeles County were a historic disaster, and NLSLA is providing critical legal aid to help vulnerable families navigate recovery and rebuild their lives.
Friday, February 28, 2025
Effective estate planning requires a clear understanding of community vs. separate property to avoid unintended transmutation, with strict requirements for valid transmutations and best practices to ensure clients' intentions are accurately reflected.
The NIH's 15% cap on indirect costs for research grants has sparked legal challenges, with states arguing it disrupts critical research, exceeds authority, and threatens public health advancements.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Board diversity initiatives are rapidly declining as institutional investors and stock exchanges roll back policies amidst legal challenges and shifting political landscapes.
The UK's push for Apple's encrypted data raises fears U.S. customers may face similar privacy breaches as governments and tech giants clash over security vs. privacy.
Monday, February 24, 2025
California's AB 2347 extends tenants' response time in unlawful detainer cases from 5 to 10 workdays, giving them more time to seek legal help, but critics warn it could delay evictions and increase costs for both sides.
In 1950, President Truman intervened to help Mayor Bill O'Dwyer avoid prosecution for corruption by appointing him Ambassador to Mexico, a move that reflected a cynical disregard for the rule of law in the face of scandal, drawing comparisons to modern political evasion tactics.
Friday, February 21, 2025
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's plan to solicit private donations to address homelessness tests the theory of trickle-down economics and raises concerns about transparency, oversight, and potential ethical pitfalls.
On Jan. 30, 2025, Judge Curtis A. Kin ruled Los Angeles violated the Housing Accountability Act by denying a 50-unit Boyle Heights project in bad faith, ordering approval of the project, emphasizing the HAA's role in combating California's housing crisis.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The newly launched .MUSIC domain offers music-related professionals and entities a unique, secure online space with tailored policies to protect intellectual property, fight piracy, and enhance visibility.
President Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, aimed at curbing illegal activities, may unintentionally accelerate the shift of manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. by prompting companies to relocate from offshore to onshore production.
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