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Dora A. Corby
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Dora Corby is a Legal Content Specialist with CEB.
Ms. Corby has practiced in California, Connecticut, and New York. She has worked in the areas of aviation law, business formation, insurance defense, and personal injury. Ms. Corby received her BS in Aviation Management from Eastern Michigan University and her J.D. from the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law.
Ms. Corby is a member of the American Bar Association's Aviation and Litigation Sections.
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Despite SB 574's New AI Requirements, Protective Orders Are Still Advised
October 20, 2026
Dora A. Corby
Law Practice Management, Litigation Practice & Procedure, Prelitigation Matters & Claims , Discovery, Evidentiary Issues, Trial Preparation, Privacy & Information Security, Types of Privacy Protections, Internet and Electronic Privacy, State & Local Government
The legal profession has entered the age of artificial intelligence at remarkable speed. Attorneys now routinely employ AI-powered tools across virtually every aspect of practice, including legal research, drafting, document review, witness preparation, litigation strategy and case analysis. Yet the rapid integration of these technologies has outpaced the development of uniform standards governing their use. As a result, courts and practitioners are grappling with a critical question: What safeguards are necessary to protect the information disclosed when artificial intelligence systems are utilized during the litigation process? A new California law effective Jan. 1 of next year,
Prompt Injections and Fabricated Evidence: The Biggest AI Growing Pains Facing the Legal Profession Right Now
August 25, 2026
Dora A. Corby
Law Practice Management, Legal Ethics, Litigation Practice & Procedure, Privacy & Information Security
Artificial intelligence has moved beyond the experimental stage and is now a core component of modern legal practice. Law firms, in-house counsel and courts are increasingly integrating AI-powered tools into functions including legal research, contract analysis, document review, discovery, drafting and knowledge management. Although these technologies have already produced efficiency and productivity gains, they also pose pitfalls and concerns that attorneys must recognize and carefully navigate. Those challenges include the well-known problem of hallucinations, as well as the emerging issues of prompt injections, fabricated evidence and deepfakes.
Swiss Businessman Subject to Personal Jurisdiction in California: A Cautionary Tale for Foreign Business Owners
July 14, 2026
Dora A. Corby
Business Entities, Business Litigation, Business Transactions, Litigation Practice & Procedure, Jurisdiction, Personal Jurisdiction
In a world where companies are increasingly entering into cross-border contracts, the Second District Court of Appeal recently held that Swiss businessman Yuri Shefler may be sued in California courts over his role in the acquisition of a California company connected to a French winery, Château Miraval, which was co-owned by entities owned by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. In
'AI Washing': The Next Plaintiffs' Litigation Trend
June 3, 2026
Dora A. Corby
Business Litigation, Litigation Practice & Procedure
As artificial intelligence continues to drive corporate strategy and investor enthusiasm, a corresponding litigation risk has emerged: "AI washing." On the heels of greenwashing – the practice of misrepresenting a product's sustainability or environmental benefits – the plaintiffs' bar and the federal government are taking a page from that playbook and looking to pursue claims where companies are overstating or mischaracterizing their use of AI or their AI products.
Long-Awaited PAGA Regulations Are in the Works in California
April 20, 2026
Dora A. Corby
Administrative Law, Employment Law, Wage & Hour, PAGA
The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) issued a
E-Bikes: A General Legal Primer for California Riders and Attorneys
March 12, 2026
Dora A. Corby
Litigation Practice & Procedure, State & Local Government
E-bike ridership has exploded over the past few years, and attorneys as well as riders need to know the current laws surrounding these increasingly popular devices. Here's a primer on the legal basics related to the ownership and operation of e-bikes.
Ninth Circuit’s Decision in Healy v. Milliman Clarifies Class Action Standing Requirements at Summary Judgment
January 27, 2026
Dora A. Corby
Appellate Law, Litigation Practice & Procedure, Prelitigation Matters & Claims , Informal Discovery & Investigation, Class Actions, Summary Judgment & Summary Adjudication, Timing Requirements & Planning Strategies, Evidentiary Burdens & Presumptions
The Ninth Circuit’s decision this month in
Trio of Recent Decisions Makes It Clear: Federal Courts Really Are Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
December 3, 2025
Dora A. Corby
Litigation Practice & Procedure, Jurisdiction, Federal Jurisdiction, Drafting & Responding to Complaints, Amending Complaints, Removal to Federal Court, Grounds for Removal, Removal Procedures, Removal Strategies & Tactics
One of the tools in a defense counsel’s toolbox is removal to federal court. Most defendants prefer to litigate in federal court if they can, because jury awards tend to be lower, pleading standards are higher, and there is a perception that federal courts are sometimes more neutral adjudicators. And when there is diversity jurisdiction or federal question jurisdiction, some defendants will elect to remove the case to federal court, utilizing the federal court’s authorized supplemental jurisdiction to hear both the federal and state claims. Until this past year, even if the plaintiff amended their complaint to eliminate diversity or federal question jurisdiction, the matter stayed in federal court because, at the time of the removal, there was diversity or subject matter jurisdiction.
Nightmare on LLM Street: When AI Plays Tricks, It's No Treat
October 24, 2025
Dora A. Corby
Law Practice Management, Legal Ethics, Litigation Practice & Procedure
It’s the season for Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and Michael Myers, but this year, the scariest monster in the legal world isn’t a horror villain—it's hallucinated case citations and fabricated quotes created when using large language model (LLM) AI to help with writing briefs.
Remembering Sept. 11, 2001: A Lesson in Healing for Lawyers Who Handle Traumatic Cases
September 11, 2025
Dora A. Corby
Law Practice Management
On Sept. 11, 2001, I was a second-year associate, just waking up in Los Angeles and getting ready to head to work at Condon & Forsyth, the aviation defense firm where I worked, when my husband came into the bedroom saying that a plane had hit the World Trade Center. Like most people at the time, I thought it was probably a small general aviation aircraft and not a big deal. However, when I turned on the TV, something very different appeared on the screen: a gaping hole in the building with smoke billowing out of it. That was no small aircraft. And as I continued to look at the screen, the eerie screech of a turbine engine intensified in volume, and suddenly, I watched a second airliner deliberately crash into the second tower.
Fourth District Clarifies Who Is an Adverse Party When Opposing Summary Judgment
July 30, 2025
Dora A. Corby
Construction , Litigation Practice & Procedure, Summary Judgment & Summary Adjudication, Personal Injury
When filing an opposition to a motion for summary judgment, who can file the opposition? Can only the defendant to whom the motion is directed file an opposition, or can other co-defendants also oppose the motion? In a case of first impression, California’s Fourth Appellate District
Scammed Out of $475K in Settlement Funds: A Cautionary Tale for Attorneys
June 10, 2025
Dora A. Corby
Business Litigation, Law Practice Management, Litigation Practice & Procedure
You think it can’t happen to you...until it does. We all know to recognize instantly as a scam the email solicitations we receive from a Nigerian prince asking to help him transfer some money, for which we will be paid handsomely. But some scams can be far more sophisticated -- and even attorneys can be susceptible. Unfortunately for the defense counsel in
Second District Rules on Review for Objections to Peremptory Challenges Under Code of Civil Procedure Section 231.7
April 22, 2025
Dora A. Corby
Appellate Law, Criminal Law, Elimination of Bias, Litigation Practice & Procedure
In a case of first impression, California's Second District Court of Appeal in
Mentoring 101: Bringing Up the Next Generation of Lawyers
March 4, 2025
Dora A. Corby
Law Practice Management
As an attorney, one of the most significant contributions you can make is to guide the next generation of lawyers, whether they are new associates in your firm or law students. When I first entered the legal profession, I felt like a fish out of water, overwhelmed by the complexities of the practice. Recognizing the value of mentorship, I sought a mentor to navigate me through the intricacies of the profession and steer me away from potential pitfalls.
No End Run Around Arbitration By Bringing Only a Representative PAGA Action, Second District Holds
January 7, 2025
Dora A. Corby
Employment Law, Wage & Hour, PAGA
In a win for employers, California's Second District Court of Appeal in
Sometimes a Lemon Is Just a Lemon: California Supreme Court Limits Lemon Law Recovery
November 26, 2024
Dora A. Corby
Business Litigation, Product Liability
You know the old phrase: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” But a recent ruling from the California Supreme Court shows that sometimes when life gives you a lemon, you just get...a lemon.
Turning Blue Skies Green with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
October 15, 2024
Dora A. Corby
Environmental, Land Use & Natural Resources
Worldwide, the aviation industry’s biggest undertaking is to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. With the bulk of the carbon footprint coming from fuel consumption, aviation is turning its efforts to developing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). California is at the forefront of SAF development, propelled by stringent environmental regulations and ambitious climate goals. The transition to SAF will affect aviation law as well as many practice areas beyond it.
ClimateBrief: Turning Blue Skies Green with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
October 15, 2024
Dora A. Corby
Environmental, Land Use & Natural Resources, Alternative Energy Sources, Mineral, Gas & Oil, Climate Change
Worldwide, the aviation industry’s biggest undertaking is to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. With the bulk of the carbon footprint coming from fuel consumption, aviation is turning its efforts to developing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). California is at the forefront of SAF development, propelled by stringent environmental regulations and ambitious climate goals. The transition to SAF will affect aviation law as well as many practice areas beyond it.
Tips for New First-Year Associates: Welcome to the Practice of Law!
August 27, 2024
Dora A. Corby
Law Practice Management, Litigation Practice & Procedure
I remember the excitement and nervous jitters arriving for my first day as a first-year associate: I had my bright new suit, leather messenger bag, and cup of Starbucks coffee in hand. I was ready to take on my new role, but there were many things I didn't know that I wish I had before starting as a new associate. For new associates starting at law firms this fall, here's a list of the things I wish I'd known before starting my first associate position.
Mass Tort Recovery Massively Undercut By SCOTUS in Purdue Pharma Case
July 9, 2024
Dora A. Corby
Bankruptcy, Business Litigation, Litigation Practice & Procedure, Personal Injury
In its recent 5-4
Making the Skies Friendlier: DOT Issues Final Regulations on Refunds for Airline Delays and Cancellations
May 21, 2024
Dora A. Corby
Administrative Law, Business Transactions
Summer vacations and travel are just around the corner. While the idea of an exotic location and a dream vacation is exciting, let's face it: many times, the flight there can be quite a hassle. However, the U.S. Department of Transportation is making strides in improving consumer protections for air travelers.
Implementing California's New Required Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
April 16, 2024
Dora A. Corby
Business Entities, Employment Law, Employee Handbooks & Policies
In September 2023, the California Legislature passed SB 553, which enacted
Houston, We Have a Trash Problem: The Laws Governing Space Debris
February 27, 2024
Dora A. Corby
Environmental, Land Use & Natural Resources
Every evening, just around sunset, I love gazing at the sky and watching the stars appear. About 20 minutes after sunset, just before the sky is totally dark, the sun's angle is perfect for reflecting its last bit of light onto passing satellites. If you stare at the sky, a tiny star-like speck may soon speed across the sky. You’ve just watched a satellite pass overhead.
ClimateBrief: Houston, We Have a Trash Problem: The Laws Governing Space Debris
February 27, 2024
Dora A. Corby
Environmental, Land Use & Natural Resources
This article is co-published with ClimateBrief, a forthcoming DailyNews vertical devoted to coverage of climate and environmental law for California practitioners. If you’d like us to keep you updated on ClimateBrief, use
A Guide for Attorneys Using Generative AI in Their Practice
January 9, 2024
Dora A. Corby
Law Practice Management, Privacy & Information Security
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere of late, and every industry is exploring how best to use this technology. The newest AI, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), burst onto the scene this past year with the large language model chatbot tool ChatGPT, Bard AI, and other genAI platforms opening for everyone's use. Since then, almost every industry has been trying to determine how GenAI can work for their industry -- and the law is no exception.
Airlines Increasingly Face Litigation Risk for Greenwashing Claims
November 21, 2023
Dora A. Corby
Environmental, Land Use & Natural Resources, Climate Change
Corporations face more litigation risk as they meet demands to adopt environmental, social, and governance policies (ESG) in compliance with the ever-changing landscape of rules, policies, and regulations issued by states and the U.S. government. Implementing and advertising those policies to attract consumers who wish to support green companies sometimes results in overstating the green effect of the company, thus leading to lawsuits alleging “greenwashing.” Greenwashing involves making false or exaggerated claims concerning a corporation's product or process's environmental impact. And the aviation industry has not escaped the reach of greenwashing allegations. Airlines around the world are currently defending litigation over “greenwashing” their environmental claims.
ClimateBrief: Airlines Increasingly Face Litigation Risk for Greenwashing Claims
November 21, 2023
Dora A. Corby
Environmental, Land Use & Natural Resources
This article is co-published with ClimateBrief, a forthcoming DailyNews vertical devoted to coverage of climate and environmental law for California practitioners. If you’d like us to keep you updated on ClimateBrief, use
When Your Neighbors are Kooky, Spooky, and Altogether Ooky
October 4, 2023
Dora A. Corby
Real Property, Nuisance & Trespass
It’s October, the chill is in the air, pumpkins are appearing in the stores, yards are transformed into veritable graveyards, and haunted houses are popping up in the neighborhood. But what if your neighbors were like this every day? Hmmm...who could those neighbors be?
New Civility Rules Proposed for California Attorneys
August 22, 2023
Dora A. Corby
Legal Ethics
As a new lawyer back in 1999, I had the opportunity to see civility in action when I was invited to lunch by opposing counsel. Vern was 20 years in practice; I was just three weeks in. I’ll never forget when, after a heated discovery argument in the courtroom, Vern tapped me on the shoulder on our way out of the courthouse and said, “Hey, let’s go grab lunch.” I thought: Wait, but you’re on the other side.
Unpacking the Supreme Court's Recent Ruling in Coinbase v. Bielski
July 18, 2023
Dora A. Corby
ADR, Business Litigation, Arbitration of Business Disputes
Settling a circuit split, the U.S. Supreme Court has
When the Airline Lost My Luggage, I Filed Suit. Sadly, I Lost My Case.
June 13, 2023
Dora A. Corby
Litigation Practice & Procedure
Your flight lands, and you rush to the baggage claim and stake out a spot next to the conveyor belt, anxious to retrieve your luggage. But then the crowd starts to thin as bags are claimed, and still you wait -- until there's just one bag circling the conveyor belt and only you standing there, checking the luggage tag on that lonely bag for the tenth time only to confirm that yet again, it's not yours.
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Filing: The Who, When, What, and Where
April 25, 2023
Dora A. Corby
Business Entities, Corporations, LLCs, Business Licenses
Starting January 1, 2024, corporations, limited liability companies and foreign companies will be required to file a “Beneficial Ownership Information” (BOI) Report with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). On March 24, 2023, FinCEN released its first
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