GUEST COLUMNS
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Prop. 65 has mushroomed from a modest regulatory requirement into one of the most powerful litigation tools in the world--and for manufacturers, suppliers and retailers, the question is no longer whether the law applies, but whether they are prepared to deal with the consequences.
ICE detention deaths are rising, often preventable and frequently tied to private contractors--yet California plaintiffs' attorneys have stronger tools than many realize to force accountability and recover damages.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
On May 11, 1880, one of the American West's deadliest shootouts killed seven men at Mussel Slough in a railroad-versus-settlers dispute -- and the echoes still shape California government today.
A wave of class actions over influencer-marketing disclosures has turned compliance with FTC endorsement standards into active litigation under state consumer protection laws, prompting brands and attorneys to tighten contract terms governing clear and conspicuous sponsorship disclosures.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Amid mounting stress in the opaque private credit market, Burnell v. BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. spotlights investor claims that lenders inflated portfolio values--raising the specter of litigation reminiscent of the 2008 financial crisis.
Mittal v. Unilever frames a threshold question: when do statements made in the ordinary course of corporate governance become actionable defamation under the First Amendment.
Friday, April 17, 2026
U.S. military interventions are costly and often ineffective, leaving instability abroad while increasing financial, human, and political strain at home.
An ongoing oil shock is exposing California's energy vulnerability and the limits of Title 24, which, while improving efficiency, is increasingly misaligned with electrification, AI-driven demand and climate resilience needs.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
In California wildfire claims, insurers rely on Xactimate software--often using outdated data and adjustable inputs--to undervalue repair costs, making it critical for attorneys to challenge these estimates and ground claims in actual market conditions and policy terms.
Even when a mediation ends with a binding term sheet, the possibility that it becomes the only agreement should make you think about addressing tax issues upfront.
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.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Federal investigators found nursing homes are drugging dementia patients and falsifying diagnoses, even as regulators consider weakening oversight.
Outdated federal law has failed to keep pace with modern medicine and underscores the urgent need for reform to ensure women can access comprehensive, lifesaving care, including preventive treatment, reconstruction, and coverage for post-surgical complications.
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.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Can the new state and local adaptive reuse laws incentivize residential conversion of underutilized office buildings and retail centers?
PFAS, or "forever chemicals," have gone from hidden hazards to unavoidable headaches for California lawyers, regulators and property owners.
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.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
As AI takes on a bigger role in the workplace, California is sending a clear warning: when it comes to hiring, firing, and discipline, humans--not algorithms--must be the ones making the call.
California's judiciary and legislature are in a high-stakes dispute over the use of AI in courts, balancing judges' independence and efficiency against the need for transparency, accuracy and public accountability in legal decision-making.
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.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, guarantees that anyone born or naturalized in the United States is a citizen and ensures all citizens receive due process and equal protection under the law.
The court upheld Seattle's App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance, rejecting Uber and Instacart's constitutional challenges and confirming the law regulates conduct, not speech.
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.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Existing insurance programs may provide coverage in some circumstances, but insurers are increasingly introducing exclusions and limitations aimed specifically at AI-related risks.
Entertainment transactional attorneys shape Hollywood deals to prevent disputes, but even well-intentioned agreements--like vague commission contracts or unclear rights-acquisition publicity carve-outs--can trigger costly conflicts if terms aren't carefully defined upfront.
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.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Twenty years after Kelo v. City of New
London expanded eminent domain to include broad "public purpose," states
like Louisiana have pushed back with constitutional limits, as illustrated by
the recent rejection of a port authority's attempt to transfer condemned land
to a private developer.
Cybersecurity has always sounded like a thriller--and AI has just handed every would-be operative a new set of lethal capabilities to exploit the attack vectors and surfaces that make networks vulnerable.
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.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
In its complaint, the Personal Care Products Council argues that mandatory warnings for products containing diethanolamine constitute misleading compelled speech about risks not established in real-world product use.
California's new proposed PAGA rules aim to crack down on frivolous lawsuits, tighten notice requirements and give the state more oversight of settlements.
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.
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