Legal citations follow a rigid format that tells you exactly who said what, where it was published, and when.
Without proper citations, neither the court nor lawyers can cite a published work. Big reason that practitioner publishing, whether blogs, white papers or articles are not cited.
Here’s an example of a citation for a law review article: Jane Smith, The
Collegiate Consultants sits down to interview John Baxter, Special Teams Coach at Fresno State, to talk about the NFL Draft and how teams actually approach the drafting process. Coach Baxter explains his philosophy that his job isn’t to create pro players, but to win college games, and how that mindset better develops his teams. He also shares his love for
Case law has a citation system. Statutes have one. Law reviews have one.
But when a practicing lawyer shares insight and commentary on the law, whether it be interpreting primary law or breaking down the law for clients or the public there’s nothing.
No structured way for lawyers or the court to cite it. No persistent identifier connecting the work
If you’re a lawyer publishing insight and commentary on your niche area of law, where do you want your publishing to live?
Of course, you’ll still want publishing on your website. People who find you by word of mouth, through search, or even through an LLM will look you up there. But that audience is shrinking.
But think about a
The intersection of trademark law and the First Amendment remains one of the most complex battlegrounds in intellectual property. A recent ruling in the dispute between the surf and lifestyle brand Lost International and Lady Gaga provides a critical look at how courts are navigating trademark conflicts involving expressive works in a post-Jack Daniel’s landscape.
In December, a federal court denied Lost International’s motion for a preliminary injunction, allowing Lady Gaga to continue using the mark “Mayhem” for her 2025 album, worldwide concert tour, and tour merchandise.
What happens when an artist terminates a decades-old copyright grant under U.S. law, but the work is still being exploited around the world? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin Partners Scott Hervey and Matt Sugarman break down the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Vetter v. Resnik and what it means for worldwide copyright grants. In this episode, they discuss:
McGeorge School of Law alumnus secures $84 million verdict in a personal-injury case
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In this episode, students from the Sports Law Seminar at McGeorge School of Law organized a significant opportunity to discuss the current landscape of NFLPA Agents, Player Agents, and the possible roles of Attorneys in the NFL landscape with NFLPA Legend and Salary Cap Guru Mark Levin. Mark Levin discusses decades of experience ranging from leading the Salary Cap Department
Kalisa’s experience at Pacific McGeorge — and beyond
McGeorge School of Law alumnus Michael Kalisa ’09
1. Looking back at your LLM experience at McGeorge (2008–2009), what has stayed with you most?
McGeorge School of Law gave me a way of seeing law that has shaped everything I’ve done since: law as a system that builds institutions, not just a
McGeorge School of Law alumnus Hubertus Leo ’94
1. Looking back at your LLM in Transnational Business Practice at McGeorge School of Law, what did that experience mean to you personally and professionally — and how has it shaped your approach to international work?
Language, cultural understanding, and a good sense of humor always helps and, especially when displayed by a