GUEST COLUMNS
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
California's bail system crisis isn't the result of recent reforms--it stems from courts refusing to follow constitutional requirements that have existed since 1849.
Netflix's $72 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery tests the limits of antitrust enforcement in the streaming era--and reveals how media giants are adapting to regulatory scrutiny.
Monday, January 5, 2026
Friday, January 2, 2026
Alford and Pena expose a
split over emergency takings: One court says the Fifth Amendment always
requires compensation, the other leans on history, leaving the Supreme Court to
resolve the clash.
As states wage an escalating redistricting arms race, the only way to stop politicians from handpicking their voters is a national ban on partisan gerrymandering that puts independent mapmakers -- not self-interested lawmakers--in charge.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Witnesses tell your client's story but mishandling them can write them out of your case entirely. From who you can contact to what documents you can accept, here's what California lawyers need to know about witness communication ethics.
Enlarging the House by 150 members and the Senate by 21 could make Congress more representative, reduce district distortion and restore closer connections between lawmakers and constituents.
Monday, December 29, 2025
Combat veterans carry invisible battlefields of trauma; while the justice system once punished their symptoms, veteran treatment courts now prioritize healing, restore dignity, reduce recidivism and offer paths to redemption.
To counterbalance a federal judiciary dominated by former executive branch lawyers who defer to presidential power, the Senate should require that for every judge nominated with senior executive experience, another must have substantive legislative branch experience.
Friday, December 26, 2025
In 2025, NIL rights transformed college sports, boosting athlete pay, fueling school revenue and reshaping recruitment--benefiting all divisions while normalizing a market worth more than $2 billion.
As the Supreme Court moves to expand presidential power by subordinating independent agencies to executive prerogatives, a proposed statute would restore congressional authority by creating expert advisory agencies that develop bipartisan legislation for fast-track congressional votes.
Monday, December 22, 2025
A new Second District Court of Appeal decision dismantles the Patterson exception, easing the burden on defendants and restoring common sense to the workers' comp treatment authorization process.
Two recent federal actions--one administrative, one judicial--highlight the sharp limits of executive and court-based cannabis reform, reinforcing that only Congress can resolve the deep constitutional conflicts at play.
Friday, December 19, 2025
California's housing crisis has become a tale of two cities--with San Francisco charging ahead and Los Angeles backpedaling--offering a stark look at how local leaders navigate state pressure and housing need.
California has long flirted with a wealth tax, but a new ballot measure targeting the state's billionaires could finally break through where past efforts have failed.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Government coercion of private platforms to suppress apps like ICEBlock exemplifies "censorship by proxy," raising urgent First Amendment concerns about protecting speech, transparency and public safety against overreach.
When powerful interests redefine accountability through public narratives, perception can begin to outweigh evidence in shaping the law.
Monday, December 15, 2025
From grade school lessons on immigrants of every language, faith and skin color forming a "melting pot," to today's U.S. as a global economic and cultural powerhouse, it's clear that diversity and immigration have driven American innovation -- even as some political rhetoric now frames newcomers as a threat.
California's 2026 laws turn slow payments and oversized retentions into legal risks for construction contracts.
Friday, December 12, 2025
Holiday rituals and hard-won lessons in war and peace remind us of what it means to come home.
California's Senate Bill 440 takes effect Jan. 1, imposing new non-waivable dispute resolution rules on private construction contracts, including mandatory timelines for owner responses and the right to stop work for non-compliance.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Liability insurers' use of catch-all language in Intellectual Property and Habitability exclusions -- designed to eliminate coverage for entire mixed lawsuits -- may conflict with California Insurance Code section 530.
From Halloween to New Year's, America's four major holidays form a deliberate cultural scaffold that lifts a diverse nation from welcoming strangers to honoring survival, strengthening intimate bonds, and finally embracing future possibility.
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NEWS
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026 |
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| President Donald Trump raised the taxes that the United States charges on imports last year to levels not seen in a century. | |
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026 |
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| Senior U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer denied Uber's request to delay bellwether trials and challenge a political ad campaign, siding with plaintiffs who argued the ads are protected speech. | |
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026 |
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| Arguing a motion to dismiss, Prager University contended that Facebook ID data cannot be decoded by an ordinary person, but Judge Mark C. Scarsi questioned how that standard holds up in an era of artificial intelligence. | |
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Monday, January 5, 2026 |
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| Elon Musk's xAI sued the state of California, arguing AB 2013 forces disclosure of proprietary AI training data, violating trade secret protections, free speech rights and the Fifth Amendment. | |
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Monday, January 5, 2026 |
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| Legal analysts warn the initiative could face challenges under U.S. and California Constitutions. | |
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Monday, January 5, 2026 |
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| Millions of borrowers have fallen behind on their federal student loans, and the government is preparing to take aggressive steps to collect in 2026. | |
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Friday, January 2, 2026 |
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| Parents allege the school, Campbell Hall, ignored repeated warnings about pickup-area design, leading to a 15-year-old's death. | |
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Friday, January 2, 2026 |
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| Few life milestones are as emotionally and financially transformative as becoming a parent. While this chapter is often filled with deep joy, it can also bring new worries as each stage of parenthood can present fresh challenges. | |
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Friday, January 2, 2026 |
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| Company says that claims implicate military firefighting foam made under federal contracts. | |
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
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| The artificial intelligence boom has turned high-profile billionaires into even richer billionaires. | |
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
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| Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass staked her political future on a promise: As a candidate in 2022, she vowed to make homelessness her top priority and to make dramatic reductions in the city's population of unhoused people. | |
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
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| Government attempts to break up large Silicon Valley tech giants Meta Platforms Inc. and Alphabet Inc.-owned Google LLC hit significant hurdles this year, as one lawsuit was defeated and a request for a major divestiture was blocked in another. | |
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Monday, December 29, 2025 |
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| Jury sides with former behavioral health medical director who was fired after reporting alleged misconduct. | |
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Monday, December 29, 2025 |
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| The United States routinely tops the list of foreign travelers' dream destinations. | |
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Monday, December 29, 2025 |
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| Eaton and Palisades wildfire lawsuits involve tens of thousands of plaintiffs, novel immunity defenses, utility liability disputes, and unprecedented strain on California courts and coordinated litigation systems. | |
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Friday, December 26, 2025 |
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| Bipartisan lawmakers cite the Zachary Scrivner case as evidence the 2018 statute needs tighter limits. | |
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Friday, December 26, 2025 |
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| It's natural for parents to want to lend a hand as their children make the sometimes-bumpy transition to adulthood, especially for those whose educational or early-career trajectories were disrupted by the pandemic. | |
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Friday, December 26, 2025 |
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| Once a flowing river through Bakersfield, the Kern now runs dry for most of the year. A case now before the California Supreme Court asks whether state law requires it to flow again--and what that answer could mean for water users statewide. | |
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Monday, December 22, 2025 |
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| A decade-long patent fight against GoPro faces uncertainty after an inconsistent jury verdict, prompting both sides to seek judgment or a new trial before a federal judge. | |
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Monday, December 22, 2025 |
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| A tech entrepreneur countersued his mansion manager, claiming he seized control of AGI House in San Francisco, stole trademarks and domains, and froze him out, while the manager claims abandonment and infringement occurred. | |
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Monday, December 22, 2025 |
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| Freeway expansion isn't just a transportation issue; it's one of the most overlooked drivers of California's housing crisis. | |
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026 |
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| CAOC-backed committees report massive fundraising totals as title and summary approvals allow competing ballot measures to move toward signature gathering. | |
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Monday, January 5, 2026 |
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| Saks Global said Friday that its CEO, Marc Metrick, had stepped down after the beleaguered luxury department store group missed a loan payment and as it weighed filing for bankruptcy protection. | |
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Friday, January 2, 2026 |
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| President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would abandon, for now, efforts to deploy the National Guard in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, Oregon. | |
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
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| Housing First provides chronically homeless people long-term subsidized housing and offers, but does not require, treatment for mental illness or addiction. | |
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Monday, December 29, 2025 |
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| Attorneys say Tesla's aggressive litigation tactics, intense discovery disputes and frequent counsel changes strain Alameda County courts, while the court disputes overload claims as major employment, injury and discrimination cases against the automaker continue. | |
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Friday, December 26, 2025 |
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| Housing discrimination is on the rise in the United States, according to a new report, but fair housing advocates say the figures understate the scope of the problem. | |
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Monday, December 22, 2025 |
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| As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares a deficit-year budget, prosecutors tout new numbers under the tough on crime initiative. | |