A minor clerical error in a prosecution document is not enough to overturn a life sentence for a convicted kidnapper, a ...

A high court ruling restored a mother's parental rights, challenging hearsay-based allegations of failed drug tests.

When Susan Burton lost her 5-year-old son after he was struck by a police vehicle in Los Angeles, her grief drove her into addiction. Crack cocaine became her way to cope, and California’s response ...

Arbitration can be an attractive alternative to the courtroom for any number of reasons. But practitioners should know that arbitration is not the courtroom; parties must be prepared to accept the ...

Trade secret disputes often begin with strong language. Companies describe information as “confidential,” “proprietary,” or “trade secret” and assume those labels will carry weight in litigation. They ...