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  • Strengthening Your Legal Arguments Through Effective Case Law

    Strengthening Your Legal Arguments Through Effective Case Law

    Strengthening Your Legal Arguments Through Effective Case Law Case law, also known as judicial precedent or judge-made law, comprises the body of law formed through judicial decisions by courts. Unlike statutory law, which is enacted by legislative bodies, case law evolves through the outcomes of individual cases, where courts interpret legislation, set legal standards, and … Continued

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  • 2023 California Supreme Court Decisions Every Lawyer Should Know 

    2023 California Supreme Court Decisions Every Lawyer Should Know 

    2023 California Supreme Court Decisions Every Lawyer Should Know  In 2023, the California Supreme Court issued several pivotal decisions impacting the state’s legal landscape. From examining legislative changes affecting gang-related murder charges to scrutinizing employee rights in the gig economy, the court’s rulings have far-reaching implications. In this post, we’ll cover a few highlights.  Pico … Continued

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  • Navigating Case Law for New Trial Lawyers: Where to Start

    Navigating Case Law for New Trial Lawyers: Where to Start

    Navigating Case Law for New Trial Lawyers: Where to Start Case law research is the backbone of legal practice for lawyers across the spectrum of their careers. It involves the meticulous study of judicial decisions to understand how courts have interpreted laws and applied them to various factual scenarios. For new trial lawyers, mastering case … Continued

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  • Case Law Analysis: Landmark Decisions in California’s Legal History

    Case Law Analysis: Landmark Decisions in California’s Legal History

    Case Law Analysis: Landmark Decisions in California’s Legal History Landmark legal decisions serve as the milestones along the path of legal and societal evolution, marking the moments when the judiciary has significantly redirected or affirmed various approaches to justice, equality, and governance. Pivotal rulings stand out not just for their immediate impact on the parties … Continued

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  • Navigating the Maze: Unpacking California Municipal Codes as a Legal Professional

    Navigating the Maze: Unpacking California Municipal Codes as a Legal Professional

    Navigating the Maze: Unpacking California Municipal Codes as a Legal Professional In the complex landscape of legal statutes and regulations, California Municipal Codes stand as a cornerstone for legal professionals, city planners, and local government officials. These extensive collections of local ordinances, crafted and enforced by cities and counties across California, govern a wide range … Continued

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  • SB 235 Introduces New Civil Disclosure Rules for California

    SB 235 Introduces New Civil Disclosure Rules for California

    SB 235 Introduces New Civil Disclosure Rules for California The year 2024 ushered in new California civil disclosure rules that will shape litigation strategy in the state for at least the next three years. Meet Senate Bill (SB) No. 235, which updates California’s Civil Discovery Act to streamline discovery in most California civil matters. The … Continued

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