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Understanding the cause of action in California legal proceedings

Understanding how CoAs operate is important for lawyers to understand. Read our article for a comprehensive breakdown and get up to speed.

What you need to know about California’s Statute of Frauds

Get to grips with the California Statute of Frauds; what written documentation it mandates, what it applies to, and some use cases and examples to get a full understanding of it.

Understanding a lawyer’s breach of fiduciary duty in California

In this article, we take a look at the sources of California law on attorney fiduciary duties and then provide a breakdown of some of the common mistakes that can lead to those dreaded breach claims.

The guide to attorney contact with the opposing party

Communicating with opposing attorneys can be tricky for paralegals and attorneys. Add these tips to your toolbox to help you avoid common pitfalls that could create delays or issues for your firm.

Understanding the Pitchess motion in California

Learn about Pitchess motions in California; how they’re used and what considerations legal professionals should bear in mind when using them for discovery.

15 weird laws in California you wish you didn’t know about

If you’ve ever read one of those “weird California laws” articles, you’ve probably gotten the same list. Well, we fact checked them and came up with a real list of strange laws that are still on the books (and one that isn’t but couldn’t help including it!)

Dissecting the legal privacy implications of California’s digital license plate law

What is the so-called California digital license plate law, what does it mean for privacy, and what should lawyers consider moving forward?

How can you use initial disclosures in California?

Learn about changes to initial disclosures in California, how they differ to federal rules, and how you can use them in your cases.

Would a snitch rule solve California’s ethics problem?

California has finally adopted a snitch rule. What does this mean for attorneys and will it solve ethics issues that have been at the center of debate for the rule?

Understanding California’s litigation privilege

Learn about California’s litigation privilege, which protects against liability for communications made during litigation or in anticipation of litigation.