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Alaina Lancaster

Alaina Lancaster

Alaina Lancaster, based in San Francisco, covers disruptive trends and technologies shaping the future of law. She authors the weekly legal futurist newsletter What's Next. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @a_lancaster3

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August 03, 2023 | The Recorder

California Supreme Court Allows Individuals Standing to Pursue Non-Individual Claims in Court

The fight over PAGA claims is yet to be over, according to The Mitzel Group's Krista Mitzel and Ronak Patel.

By Krista Mitzel and Ronak Patel

5 minute read

August 01, 2023 | The Recorder

Appeals Court: LA County Ballot Measure Blocking Portion of Revenue to Law Enforcement Is Enforceable

Monday's opinion reverses a trial court order barring enforcement of Measure J in a case brought by a coalition of 14 unions, including the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs, and two individual taxpayers.

By Alaina Lancaster

3 minute read

July 31, 2023 | The Recorder

Occam's Razor Unlocks Success in Mediation

Mediators often find parties paralyzed by indecision as they confront what appears to be a blizzard of issues, facts, and choices, according to Greg Derin, a mediator and arbitrator at Signature Resolution.

By Greg Derin

6 minute read

July 31, 2023 | The Recorder

Do You Know About the Equitable Buyout Remedy for Fraud?

The recent holding from the California Court of Appeal provides a powerful equitable remedy to a minority owner defrauded by the majority owners, according to Greenberg Glusker's Ann Lee and Gregg Martin.

By Ann Lee and Gregg Martin

6 minute read

July 28, 2023 | Law.com

How Lawyers Can Make 'Living the Dream' a Reality

In this week's episode, Mayer Brown litigator Brandon Renken shares why he challenges his fellow legal professionals to focus on the funny, exciting and joyous aspects of their work as part of his "Unlawful" podcast.

By Alaina Lancaster | Zack Needles

1 minute read

July 28, 2023 | The Recorder

Morgan Lewis Defends M.A.C. in Suit Over Employee Reimbursements for Required Makeup, Clothing

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

July 28, 2023 | The Recorder

Lawsuit Claims Bank of America's Credit Card Interest Calculation Has Led to Rate Hikes

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

July 28, 2023 | The Recorder

Seyfarth Shaw Defends First Republic Bank in Employment Suit

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

July 28, 2023 | The Recorder

Investors Claim Seagate Technology Violated Huawei Sales Ban

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

July 27, 2023 | The Recorder

How Employers Can Reduce Risk From Workers' Use of Generative AI

Charlene Krogh, chair of Dorsey & Whitney's trademark, copyright and advertising practice group, suggests questioning whether generative AI applications are "well-built" and requesting testing data.

By Alaina Lancaster

3 minute read