University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law alumnus and Regent Robert T. Eglet ’88, one of the country’s top trial lawyers who has secured more than $7 billion in verdicts over the past 26 years, was inducted into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame in his hometown of Las Vegas. More than 650 lawyers and judges attended the induction.“To be
The Briefing: Cox v Sony: Did the Supreme Court Just Give AI Companies a Copyright Shield?
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara J. Sattler break down the Supreme Court’s decision in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment, which reversed a $1 billion judgment against the internet service provider.
They discuss:
Understanding Personal Injury Claims and Your Legal Options
Personal injury accidents can leave people feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and unsure of what steps to take next. Acting quickly and having the right guidance is essential for protecting your rights. With timely decisions and informed support, injury victims can better navigate the complex process of pursuing compensation. It can be difficult understanding personal injury claims and your legal options.
A…
Advancing Your Legal Career with an LLM in Water & Environmental Law
McGeorge School of Law’s LLM in Water & Environmental Law is designed for legal professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of environmental, water, natural resources, and policy-related legal issues while maintaining the flexibility to continue working professionally.An LLM allows attorneys to gain comprehensive knowledge, expand expertise, gain new career opportunities with a focused degree, build valuable connections, and conduct…
The Briefing: Fake People, Real Ads: New York’s New Rules for AI-Generated Performers
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss what the law requires, which advertisements may be exempt, and how brands and agencies should approach compliance.
They cover:
- When advertisers must conspicuously disclose the use of a synthetic performer
- How exemptions for expressive works, audio-only ads, and language translation may apply
- Practical steps
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McGeorge School of Law faculty to present at 2026 SEALS Conference
July 26Distinguished Professor of Law Michael Vitiello will hold a lecture on “Collegial Support” from 1:00 – 2:45 p.m. Professor Vitiello will hold a lecture on “Regulating Sin” from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. July 27 Associate Professor of Law Mary-Beth Moylan will hold a lecture on “Teaching Demonstrations” from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Professor Vitiello will hold a workshop called…
Traditional Paths and Innovative Paths to Immigration Visas For International Student Athletes
This is Courtside Counsel Law Firm and thank you for tuning in. We are joined here today with Jill McBride Baxter, and McGeorge School of Law Students, Jade Smith, Makyla DaPonte, Gara Miner, and Mayra Vega. Today we will discuss F1, P1, and O1 visas. F1 visas apply to international high school and college athletes, P1 visas apply to international…
Proving PERB Retaliation Claims in California
In most retaliation cases, the California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) applies the framework established in Novato Unified School District (1982) PERB Decision No. 210 (Novato USD).
Under the Novato USD framework, the charging party must first establish a prima facie case by proving four elements: (1) The employee engaged in an activity protected by a labor relations statute enforced…
All Things Jay Rosen, Count Me In
Longtime blogger at PressThink, media critic, and journalism academic, Jay Rosen announced this week he has started his own Internet archive. I say all things Jay, as he is archiving everything you can find online by him or on him by clicking on it.
Currently the Archive holds 26,615 “records” that reach back to 1986, which is when he…
McGeorge School of Law students receive national award for clinical advocacy
McGeorge School of Law graduates Katrina Syrakos ‘26 and Eden Bradshaw ‘26 received the Clinical Legal Education Association’s Outstanding Clinic Team Award, a national recognition of their excellence in client representation, thoughtful participation in clinical education and outstanding collaboration. The award acknowledges the work that Syrakos and Bradshaw completed in McGeorge’s Buccola Family Homeless Advocacy Clinic, where they represented clients…