NY Court Errs in Removing RFK Jr. From Ballot: A Legal Analysis
As with many states and many independent presidential candidacies, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s path to a spot on New York State’s 2024 General Election has been long and uncertain. With the August 13 decision of Albany County Supreme Court Justice Christina Ryba to remove Kennedy from the New York ballot, it appears Kennedy’s fight is […]
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Turning Back the Clock: The Impact If Congress Successfully Blocks No-Fault Divorce
As an attorney with 30-plus years of experience in family law, I’ve seen nearly every reason under the sun for divorce. Currently, specific conservative segments within Congress are pushing to end no-fault divorce, which is presently legal in 17 states (California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, […]
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Lawless in LA: Judges Cave, Justice Crumbles
In a recent courtroom showdown that could rival the plot twists of a legal thriller, the Los Angeles County Superior Court sent shockwaves through the legal community by disregarding a cornerstone of democracy: attorney-client privilege. Just a few weeks ago, an LA judge made an unprecedented demand, requiring an attorney to share confidential emails exchanged […]
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The Need to Reshape Consumer Contract Law
Freedom of contract generates wealth and reflects individual autonomy. Back in 1861, Henry Sumner Maine attributed the development of our liberal, democratic society to our legal system’s transformation from a system based on people’s status (who they were) to one based on contract (what they chose). But modern contract law increasingly bases consumers’ rights not […]
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U.S. Supreme Court Denies Cert Allowing Fifth Circuit to End Federal Micromanagement of Ongoing State Criminal Cases
In the labyrinth of legal battles waged in the expansive landscape of Texas, the saga of Daves v. Dallas County unfolded with deceptive simplicity. Initially framed as a straightforward confrontation between plaintiffs and the legal machinery of Dallas County, this saga eventually evolved into a convoluted odyssey involving constitutional interpretations, initial rulings that were later reversed […]
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The New Federal Rule of Evidence, 702, and the Fight Against Scientific Skepticism
Scientific observation, experiment and discovery have been a driving force in human development. Without the proper application of the scientific method, virtually none of what humans take for granted as fundamental to modern human existence would be possible. Despite this undeniable truth, however, distrust in science and scientists is reaching new heights. A Pew Research […]
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The Toxic Cost of Service: Occupational hazards in the Military Harming Veterans
United States soldiers sign up to serve their country and protect America from the enemy. But throughout the history of our armed forces, the military has at times failed to protect its own from occupational hazards that have injured hundreds of thousands of service members and cost taxpayers billions of dollars in settlements. In addition […]
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Can Mass Tort Litigation Reduce Gun Violence?
Everyone acknowledges that we have an epidemic of gun violence in America. Opinions vary strongly as to what to do about it. Some people believe military assault rifles should be banned or made much harder to obtain, while others contend that nothing should be done to restrict public access. One question worth considering is whether […]
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In Defense of Books
A few years ago, I met with my law firm’s manager to discuss research products and services. I asked if we had hard copies of the state and federal civil rules handbooks. “No, we do not.” Next, I asked about the Arizona Revised Statutes. “No… we don’t have those either.” I knew what the next […]
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The 4 Phases of the ‘Spiral of Death’ Facing Our Nation’s Largest Cities
Across America, some of our major metropolitan cities are facing a crisis created by their own politicians seemingly intent on destroying public safety, while chasing away both businesses and citizens. Unable to keep up with lost revenue, increasingly, we will see municipalities getting overstretched and facing collapse if course corrections are not made. This dire […]
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The Americans with Disabilities Act – Paving the Way for a Better Future
When I talk to people about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – the United States’ first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities – I often get the impression that people think that it has just been around forever. However, it was signed just 33 years ago in 1990. I am older than […]
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California’s New Attorney Disclosure Rule: A tug-of-war between ethics and privacy
As a family law attorney with over 15 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to providing the best possible legal representation, achieving favorable outcomes for my clients in divorce and custody cases. Navigating the complexities of family law cases is already a challenging task, but the recent approval of the California Rule of […]
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