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March 19, 2026

America June 3, 2025

California’s Bar Exam Blunder: Hundreds Flip from Fail to Pass—But Is the Legal Field Now at Risk?

Barometer Briefings Historic Pass Rate Surge: After a grading recalibration, more than 200 February bar exam-takers are being told they…

By Samuel Lopez

America December 20, 2024

California Supreme Court Upholds Jo-Ann Stores’ Co-Tenancy Clause

The California Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a co-tenancy provision in Jo-Ann Stores LLC’s lease, affirming the craft retailer’s right…

By Rochdi Rais

America December 16, 2024

Florida Bar Ditches Diversity Policy: Is California Next?

Key Insights Abolition of DEI Policies: The Florida Bar’s decision to eliminate its diversity and inclusion policy raises concerns about…

By Samuel Lopez

America November 29, 2024

The State Bar of California Under Fire: Should Meritocracy Trump Diversity in Admitting New Lawyers?

Legal Insights The Unique Role of the State Bar Court: Discover how California’s State Bar Court uniquely handles attorney discipline.…

By Samuel Lopez

America October 14, 2024

California Supreme Court Nixes Portfolio Bar Exam but Greenlights State-Specific Test: What’s Next for Aspiring Attorneys?

Case Highlights Moving Forward: The California Supreme Court has rejected the pilot for a Portfolio Bar Exam but approved the…

By Samuel Lopez

PwCs $2.5M Sanction Against LA

America August 23, 2024

California Supreme Court Reinstates PwC’s $2.5M Sanction Against LA

The California Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously revived a $2.5 million sanction against the city of Los Angeles for discovery…

By Rihem Akkouche

PAGA Deal Drivers Trial

America August 1, 2024

California Supreme Court Rules on PAGA Deal Drivers Trial

The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that ride-hail drivers bringing claims under the state’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) lack…

By Rihem Akkouche

PwC Pushes California High Court

America June 6, 2024

PwC Pushes California High Court to Reinstate $2.5M Sanction on LA

PwC urged the California Supreme Court on Wednesday to revive a $2.5 million sanction against the city of Los Angeles…

By Rochdi Rais

California Supreme Court Cannabis Charges

America June 3, 2024

California Supreme Court Throws Out Cannabis Charges Against 85-Year-Old

The California Supreme Court has thrown out misdemeanor cannabis-related charges against an 85-year-old woman, finding the trial court was within…

By Rochdi Rais

America May 24, 2024

California High Court Denies COVID-19 Insurance Claims: Billions in Costs at Stake

  Quick Hits: The ruling could affect billions in insurance costs and millions of policies, setting a significant precedent for…

By Samuel Lopez

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