In the November 2016 election, California joined an increasing number of states in legalizing marijuana. Although California law previously permitted use of marijuana medicinally, Proposition 64 made it legal for individuals
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March 1, 2017
It May Be Legal, But Proceed With Caution
October 11, 2016
Defend Trade Secrets Act: What Does It Mean for Employers?
On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), creating a cause of action under federal law for trade secret misappropriation that largely mirrors the current state of the law under the
October 11, 2016
Could Nail Care Products Be One of the Next Priority Products?
Nail care products have come under increased scrutiny in recent months after articles appearing in The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times highlighted certain health problems as being more common among manicurists and...
October 11, 2016
Pokémon GO and the Alleged Nuisance of Catching ’Em All
In recent months, Pikachu fever has taken over mobile devices, city streets, and even corporate boardrooms. Since the July 6, 2016, debut of Pokémon GO, a mobile app developed by Niantic, Inc., players have found themselves
July 6, 2016
Social Media: Changing the Face of Investigations
Social media evidence can offer candid and typically unfiltered information about individuals, including clients, witnesses, and even potential jurors. For example, a typical Facebook profile may include information about the