GUEST COLUMNS
Monday, May 20, 2024
The court's decision contradicts previous Ninth Circuit decisions and Supreme Court statements that the Second Amendment applies only to law-abiding citizens.
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System in California is at the forefront of healthcare technology, including digital pathology, which expedites the diagnosis of diseases like cancer. The system has been integrated into select VA facilities across the country, thanks to a $4 million grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Congress: Let Loma Linda's pioneering technology expand elsewhere
The Biden administration recently revised Title IX regulations that govern how colleges and universities handle sexual assault allegations. The new rules, which will take effect in August, modify some of the controversial aspects of the Trump-era rules.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The DeVillier v. Texas case highlights the need for government officials to act in good faith when dealing with citizens' constitutional rights, and the need for government lawyers to seek justice, not just convictions.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Being nominated to the US Supreme Court is not an honor worth pursuing, as it involves lying, politicization, and elitism.
State education officials are intervening to force San Francisco's school system to clean up its financial mess: a chronic budget deficit that could make it insolvent.
Monday, May 13, 2024
Businesses and workers lose more than $50 billion each year to workplace misconduct, but it doesn't have to be this way.
State utility regulators decided Thursday to let California's largest power providers stick their customers with a new monthly flat fee in exchange for a reduction in the overall price of electricity, a controversial change to the way that millions of households pay their utility bills with weighty implications for state climate change policy.
Friday, May 10, 2024
California has one of the highest rates of pedestrian-motor vehicle accidents in the US, with over 1,100 pedestrians killed annually. The main causes of these accidents are driver distraction and inattentiveness, speeding, and disregarding crosswalks.
Employers should conduct a thorough and fair investigation when they receive or observe a workplace complaint, which involves interviewing the parties and witnesses, obtaining relevant documents, reaching a reasonable conclusion, and writing a report.
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Recent climate disclosure regulations can be a catalyst for business transformation, as companies can use sustainability data to drive decision-making, risk mitigation, and strategic choices.
The DOJ's immunity program may undermine the effectiveness of internal compliance and reporting mechanisms in corporations, as it incentivizes employees to bypass them and go directly to the government.
The California Supreme Court will decide in the coming weeks whether to remove a sweeping anti-tax measure from the November ballot, blocking an effort to increase the requirements for implementing taxes, fees and other government charges in the state before voters have a chance to weigh in.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
A recent appellate case highlights the importance of avoiding turning a blind eye to the use of equipment by subcontractors, and that the Privette doctrine does not protect a hirer from liability if a hirer retained control over the worksite and negligently exercised that control.
The recent bill to ban TikTok in the United States highlights the country's complacency and overconfidence, potentially undermining its soft power. Instead of outright removal or banning, politicians should consider a softer, rule-based approach and conduct awareness campaigns to discourage users from using the platform.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
The ruling could have broader implications for future state legislation that attempts to supersede charter cities' authority over municipal affairs, such as land use and zoning.
The California Supreme Court recently clarified which hours are compensable for employees in the case of Huerta v. CSI Electrical Contractors, and highlighted the importance of employer "control" over employee activities in determining compensation.
After Jerry Brown became governor of California for the first time nearly a half-century ago, he declared that the state had entered "an era of limits."
Monday, May 6, 2024
If the economy slows and consumers stop spending, underlying CRE demand will decline, and a great many legal disputes will follow.
After being struck by a cargo ship that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge, many people blamed diversity, equity, and inclusion for the incident, as well as individuals from historically marginalized groups. The bridge collapse was due to bias, but not of the type related to civil rights categories.
Friday, May 3, 2024
The court in Lietz clarified that the holding of Sanchez, which was a criminal case, applies to civil cases, including family law cases. Sanchez held that experts can rely on hearsay in forming their opinions, but they cannot relate case-specific facts asserted in hearsay statements unless they are independently proven by competent evidence or are covered by a hearsay exception.
Bayshore City, which was founded for legalized dog racing and collapsed when it was outlawed, was disincorporated in 1940. Vernon narrowly escaped disincorporation in 2011 following accusations of corruption.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Courts have consistently affirmed that cities can regulate sleeping in public, provided that viable alternatives for sleeping exist. Such time, place, and manner restrictions are and should continue to be permissible.
The Supreme Court's recent ruling in Macquarie, which clarified Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5, is unlikely to have a significant impact on securities litigation.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
When and how will contests are initiated; who has standing to contest a will; responses to will contests and grounds to contest wills; the burden of proof; the impact of a no contest clause; and appeals.
Monday, April 29, 2024
The bill could create a moral hazard for prosecutors, who could use the fines to boost state revenues, and could drive away corporations and people from California due to its hostile business climate.
The law is evolving on the issue of squatters' use of fake leases, but courts are likely to use their equitable power to prevent such deceptive behavior.
Friday, April 26, 2024
The California Supreme Court has expanded the interpretation of "disclose" under California's whistleblower protection statute, allowing employees to report workplace wrongdoing even if the employer already possesses knowledge of the violation.
The Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries Park St., LLC ruling complicates the class and collective action landscape for California employers, who already face challenges in enforcing arbitration agreements against PAGA actions and other claims.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Legal questions surround Israel's alleged genocide in Gaza, but is it a crime under international law?
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that the Takings Clause does not distinguish between legislative and administrative permit conditions and that the practice of exacting property or cash as a development condition is extortion. The County no longer disputes the ruling and hopes for a remand to address the issue.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Lawyers need to be aware of the uncertain and variable recovery times of concussion-related mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), and avoid early settlements that may not account for the long-term effects and impairments of mTBI.
The Judicial Council's Appellate Advisory Committee is proposing fillable briefs, in a standard format, for appeals to the Appellate Division, which would improve access to justice for self-represented litigants.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
California has a Planning and Zoning Law that allows for mediation in various types of land use and environmental lawsuits, but this option is rarely used because it is permissive and not mandatory.
Monday, April 22, 2024
The U.S. EPA announced the first-ever national standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals," in drinking water. The EPA estimates that 6%-10% of public water systems in the U.S., including over 200 in California, will need to take action to meet the new standards within five years.
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