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California Property Law: Key Considerations for Practitioners

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California’s property law landscape is a complex and ever-changing terrain shaped by a unique mix of statutory frameworks, evolving case law, environmental considerations, and policy reform. Whether advising clients on commercial leases, residential real estate transactions, or land use disputes, California property practitioners must remain agile, well-informed, and deeply familiar with state-specific nuances. Understanding the … Continued

California Business Lawyer Toolkit: Resources for Success

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California Business Lawyer Toolkit: Resources for Success In today’s fast-paced and evolving legal landscape, a California business lawyer is expected to do more than interpret statutes or draft contracts — they must be strategic advisors, risk mitigators, and compliance experts. Whether you’re an experienced business litigator or a transactional attorney just starting your practice, having … Continued

Top CEB Resources for New California Law Practitioners

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Starting a legal career in California comes with its challenges, particularly when it comes to mastering legal research, procedural requirements, and practice management. Fortunately, Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) provides essential resources that help new attorneys navigate these complexities effectively. Whether you’re a solo practitioner, part of a small firm, or an associate at … Continued

Personal Injury Practice: Navigating California’s Complex Laws

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From California’s pure comparative negligence system to its intricate insurance laws and procedural hurdles, personal injury practitioners in California must navigate a legal landscape that presents both challenges and opportunities. Successfully handling a case requires a deep understanding of liability principles, statutory deadlines, damage calculations, and effective litigation strategies.  Understanding Comparative Fault and Liability in … Continued

An Introduction to Workers’ Compensation Practice Areas in California

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Designed to protect employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses, California’s workers’ compensation system provides a framework for medical treatment, wage replacement, and other benefits. For attorneys practicing in this area, understanding the various practice areas within workers’ compensation law is essential to effectively representing injured workers, employers, and insurers.  Overview of the California Workers’ … Continued

A Beginner’s Guide to California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice

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A Beginner’s Guide to California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice California’s criminal justice system presents a complex framework of procedural rules and substantive law that criminal defense attorneys must navigate to provide effective representation. From arrest through sentencing and appeal, each phase of the criminal process involves strategic decisions that can significantly impact case outcomes.  … Continued

California’s Proposed Antitrust Crackdown: SB 763 Penalties Could Jump from $1 Million to $100 Million

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California’s Proposed Antitrust Crackdown: SB 763 Penalties Could Jump from $1 Million to $100 Million A $1 million penalty for California corporations found guilty of criminal antitrust charges could soon become $100 million. That’s not a typo — it’s the potential new reality California commercial attorneys will need to prepare for if Senate Bill 763 … Continued

California Wildfire Legal Response: Executive Orders, CEQA Exemptions, and Rebuilding Guidelines

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California Wildfire Legal Response: Executive Orders, CEQA Exemptions, and Rebuilding Guidelines The Los Angeles and Ventura County wildfires are, first and foremost, a human tragedy, displacing families, devastating communities and upending lives. But in addition, the physical destruction they’ve caused has created multifaceted legal challenges for California attorneys to navigate as property owners begin the … Continued

Navigating the Litigation Process in California: A Practitioner’s Handbook  

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Litigation in California can be a complex and time-intensive process, requiring legal practitioners to have a thorough understanding of procedural rules, case law, and effective legal strategies. Whether representing plaintiffs or defendants, attorneys must navigate pre-trial procedures, discovery, motions, trial preparation, and post-trial actions with precision.  Understanding the California Litigation Process    The litigation process in … Continued

CEQA Suspensions and Wildfire Recovery: What Attorneys Need to Know

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Wildfires in California have long been a devastating force, destroying thousands of homes and structures, displacing residents, and creating significant legal and regulatory challenges. In the wake of the most recent fires that have impacted Los Angeles and Ventura counties, Governor Gavin Newsom has taken decisive action to expedite recovery efforts by suspending key regulations … Continued