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Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Shehyn v. Ventura County Pub. Works
Agency allows property owners to pursue inverse condemnation claims
against water agencies if they suffer disproportionate damage from water system
risks, challenging the prior "invited water" defense.
Despite the contentious history of the joint employer rule during administrative transitions, the current regulation is unlikely to undergo significant changes in the near future.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The Trump administration aims to end nationwide injunctions, limiting court rulings to individual cases and weakening checks on unconstitutional actions.
Federal rollbacks under Trump clash with California's stricter environmental laws, fueling a legal battle over state vs. federal authority, with California pushing back to maintain higher standards.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
The Trump administration aims to end nationwide injunctions, limiting court rulings to individual cases and weakening checks on unconstitutional actions.
Cleantech companies should leverage patents to secure ownership, protect innovation, and address potential barriers to market entry, ensuring they are prepared for investment or acquisition due diligence.
Monday, March 17, 2025
By abandoning its obligations to transgender workers, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission undermines civil rights protections for everyone.
The growing ethical and privacy risks of AI chatbots, including their potential to manipulate emotions and behaviors, highlight the need for stronger legal protections to prevent misuse and ensure user safety.
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.
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency sparked chaos by capping NIH grant overhead at 15%, triggering lawsuits and a nationwide injunction to halt the drastic cuts.
Los Angeles may let architects and engineers self-certify building plans to speed up housing approvals, tackling delays worsened by wildfires and a housing crunch.
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.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
In employment mediation involving financially strained employers, the focus often shifts from liability and damages to finding viable settlement options, with the success of the mediation depending on the transparency of the defendant's financial situation and the creative, candid approach of both parties.
As online platforms become essential for business development and communication, lawyers must navigate the ethical responsibility of maintaining client confidentiality in their digital commentary.
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.
Thursday, March 6, 2025
The legal issue in Camacho v. JLG Industries
Inc. is whether JLG should be liable for a construction worker's injuries
due to a design defect (lack of a self-closing gate and toe board) and
inadequate warnings, or if the worker's failure to latch the safety chain was
the result of negligence.
Forms 1099 are key tax reminders, and errors can trigger IRS audits, making accuracy crucial; promptly correct mistakes to avoid complications.
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.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court heard
Ames v. Ohio
Department of Youth Services to decide if a heightened pleading standard
should apply in reverse discrimination cases, with the federal government
urging a uniform standard for all plaintiffs to ensure fairness.
In 2024, Eli Lilly launched LillyDirect, a direct-to-consumer platform providing affordable access to various drugs, bypassing pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and raising concerns for employers about potential contract violations and the design of legal reimbursement programs.
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.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
The California Supreme Court's McGinnis
ruling allowing damage reduction under the "avoidable consequences"
doctrine for sexual harassment may extend to other FEHA claims, like age
discrimination, where plaintiffs don't use available corrective measures.
US-flag vessels and marine facilities must follow
new Coast Guard cybersecurity rules, including appointing a cybersecurity
officer, creating security plans, and conducting regular training, with full
compliance due by July 16, 2027.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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.
Board diversity initiatives are rapidly declining as institutional investors and stock exchanges roll back policies amidst legal challenges and shifting political landscapes.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
The crash of American Eagle Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk over the Potomac River underscores the importance of pilot training, aircraft reliability, and communication, with the NTSB's thorough investigation set to determine causes and recommend safety changes, though it may take years to complete.
NIL compensation for college athletes complicates
future economic damage claims in personal injury cases, as the speculative
nature of NIL earnings and legal uncertainties make it hard to assess lost
earning potential for injured youth athletes.
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.
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