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Soody Tronson is Founding Managing Counsel of STLG Law Firm, a boutique intellectual property practice recognized by Chambers as a top-tier boutique IP firm. With 25+ years at the intersection of law, technology, and business, including roles at large law firms, startups, and Fortune 100 companies, she counsels domestic and international clients in intellectual property, technology transactions, and regulatory compliance. Read more

As we close out the 2025 year, it is apparent that our world needs change and growth. The reports of violence and disruption have been overwhelming and those are just the ones that made the headlines. Read more

This month, we are delighted to highlight the contribution of members of the Business Law Section (“BLS”) Lydia Liberio, Lydia is a licensed attorney and mediator in California and New York, and through the London-based Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), an internationally certified arbitrator in the 172 countries participating in the New York Convention. She serves as the Dean of Academic Success at Abraham Lincoln University School of Law, and enjoys helping parties resolve legal challenges as a business, employment,… Read more

When was the last time anyone checked in on you? Made sure you were making progress? Chances are, especially if you’re reading this article, you once had a cadre of adults -- teachers, coaches, tutors, parents, and mentors – making sure you were on the “right track” to advance to the next level. Unfortunately, then you graduated into adulthood. It became your job to keep yourself moving forward, learning and growing. You have to pick your tracks and determine when to change. It’s not just about a choice at the crossroads but delivering yourself to those decision points. Read more

Due to a change in CEB policy, all images of publicly available third-party forms, such as Secretary of State and UCC forms, have been deleted throughout the book. See, e.g., §3.28, 3.29, 3.84-3.85, 3.114, 6.53. Internet links to those forms are provided where available. The discussion of the parol evidence rule and statute of frauds at §2.11 has been revised and updated.  California courts have held that the statute of limitations set forth in the Code of Civil Procedure will… Read more

Courtesy of CEB, we are bringing you selected legal developments in areas of California business law that are covered by CEB’s publications. This month’s feature is from the January 2026 updates to Organizing Corporations in California and Secured Transactions in California Commercial Law Practice. References are to each respective book’s section numbers. Legal developments covered include the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), the California Combating Auto Retail Scams Act (CARS Act), and more. The One… Read more

Business Law Section Member Kristin Mihelic joined the BLS in 2016 and joined the Executive Committee in 2020. She previously served as Co-Chair of the ILC Education Committee and as Vice Chair of Programs for the BLS Ex Comm.  She was elected at the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference to a three-year term on the Conference Executive Committee.   She is enthusiastic about working with the bench and Lawyer Representative to develop an enriching and valuable Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference that encourages… Read more

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Courtesy of CEB, we are bringing you selected legal developments in areas of California business law that are covered by CEB’s publications. This month’s feature is a preview of the December 2025 update of Forming and Operating California Limited Liability Companies. References are to the book’s section numbers. Read more

The California Lawyers Association held its annual meeting in Universal City on September 11-13, 2025.  A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Annual Meeting! Your energy, insights, and participation made it an inspiring and impactful event. Read more