Once a writer, always a writer, as Sara Gold likes to say. A former Orange County Register news reporter, Sara found that her love for research, interviewing, and writing enabled her to seamlessly transition from writing stories to writing briefs and motions. After graduating from the California Western School of Law in 2019 and starting her legal career at Eastman IP, Sara became the Editor of this very newsletter before starting her own law practice.Read More
Working Smarter Not Harder: Time Saving Organization Tips for New Lawyers
By Katherine Dishongh, Esq.
Undoubtedly, litigation operates at a rapid pace and demands a significant degree of effectiveness to achieve success. It’s easy to become ensnared in an extensive research endeavor or inadvertently overlook a novel case if one isn’t attentive. Employing a more strategic approach enhances an attorney’s capacity to effectively champion their clients’ cause, avoiding unnecessary time spent on redundant research or duplicative arguments. This article provides suggestions to effectively organize authority and stay up to date with changes in the law, the courts, and opposing counsel.Read More
The California Supreme Court has adopted the so-called “snitch rule,”[1] i.e., Rule 8.3 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct, which takes effect August 1, 2023.Read More
Big Data Analytics to Automate Patent Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence’s Inventions
By Omid Valinasab Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behar LLP
The exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) will change the future of humanity.[1] As Stephen Hawking once suggested, the short-term impact of AI depends on who controls it; the long-term impact depends on whether it can be controlled at all.[2]Read More
The Corporate Transparency Act Means Rigorous Reporting Requirements for Corporate Clients
By Kalli Sarkin White and Bright, LLP
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a new law that imposes additional reporting requirements on qualifying entities. Despite its name, the CTA will affect more than just corporations – it will also have an impact on limited liability companies and similar entities,[1] such as business trusts and limited liability partnerships.Read More
