Bankruptcy Law: Essential Case Law for Practitioners Bankruptcy law is essential for managing financial distress, impacting debtors, creditors, and the legal system. Understanding key bankruptcy cases provides crucial insights into procedural compliance, creditor protections, and debtor obligations. In this article, we explore significant bankruptcy cases, available online through Continuing Education of the Bar. These decisions … Continued
Case Law Review: Significant Environmental Law Decisions California has been a pioneer in environmental law and regulation, often setting precedents that influence policy across the United States. This article explores key environmental law cases in California, highlighting their implications on policy, regulation, and legal practice in the environmental sector. Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. v. East … Continued
Corporate Governance: Ensuring Compliance and Oversight Corporate governance is the backbone of any successful organization, providing a framework for accountability, transparency, and integrity. In an era of increasing regulatory scrutiny and public demand for corporate responsibility, businesses must implement robust governance structures to ensure compliance and effective oversight. Effective in-house governance strategies can help companies … Continued
Data Breach Response: Best Practices for In-House Counsel Data breaches are an ever-present threat that can have devastating consequences for corporations, including financial losses, reputational damage, and legal liabilities. In-house counsel plays a pivotal role in managing and responding to data breaches, ensuring that the company is prepared to act swiftly and effectively to minimize … Continued
Emerging Trends in Case Law: Tech and Privacy Issues In an era where technology pervades every aspect of life, recent legal cases have brought digital rights and data protection laws to the forefront of public discourse. These cases highlight the complex balance between innovation and individual privacy, addressing issues such as data breaches, government surveillance, … Continued
Family Law in Focus: Important Case Law Insights This article delves into landmark family cases, highlighting their implications on critical concepts like property division, spousal support, and parental rights. By understanding these pivotal rulings, readers can gain insight into how family law has evolved and how it affects contemporary legal proceedings and personal circumstances in … Continued
When and How to Shorten Time for Discovery in California: 4 Questions to Consider Schedules, protocols and procedures established in the interest of fairness and proper notice are what make the legal world go round. But what’s a rule without an exception? When the complexities and urgencies of your case make the usual timelines for … Continued
What a Legal Ethics Opinion on Generative AI Proficiency Reveals About Future-Proofing Your Law Practice The technology is new, but the ethical concerns it raises are not. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the practice of law with its ability to quickly analyze vast sets of data and draft detailed legal documents … Continued
Original publication located at CEB Daily News Applying Section 230 to Facebook’s Ad Business: New Case Has Big Implications for the CDA and AI By: Daniel Morrison A recent case against Facebook in the Northern District of California could have major implications for the future of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act — and … Continued
AI Adoption Anguish: Averting Algorithmic Afflictions in the Workplace By: Don Ho As businesses across industries eagerly embrace the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI), it is crucial to navigate the intricate landscape of technological integration with prudence and foresight. While AI promises unprecedented efficiencies and insights, its implementation in the workplace can inadvertently unleash … Continued
