(Subscription required) California trial lawyers must embrace technology like iPads, TrialPad, and digital exhibits to connect with jurors, enhance storytelling, and meet the demands of modern litigation.

(Subscription required) Attorneys who have lost their homes in the L.A. County fires have no specific latitude for lapses in representing their clients, but colleagues and judges can be considerate if requests are made upfront.

(Subscription required) New York Times v. Sullivan protects free speech by requiring public figures to prove "actual malice" in defamation cases--essential for democracy, though critics now challenge its relevance in the digital age.

(Subscription required) While a wave of litigation followed the Supreme Court's landmark ruling against affirmative action, recent legal challenges to diversity, equity and inclusion programs are hitting roadblocks. Federal courts have dismissed multiple cases, ruling that plaintiffs failed to demonstrate actual harm, a key requirement for standing. Experts say this legal hurdle will continue to frustrate efforts to dismantle DEI initiatives.