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Government


Mono County singled out in court audit

Apr. 26, 2012
By Emily Green

An audit of Mono County Superior Court has revealed several management and financial problems, including the use of court mone...


Real Estate/Development


Six charged in property flipping scheme

Apr. 26, 2012
By Jason W. Armstrong

Federal prosecutors charged six people in connection with a multimillion-dollar real estate "flipping" scheme in which investo...


Firm Watch


Quinn Emanuel turns recruiting into a party

Apr. 26, 2012
By Casey Sullivan

Leaders of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP are sending a message to law students: They'd rather discuss your futur...


Judicial Profile


Emma Castro

Apr. 26, 2012
By Pat Alston

Commissioner Emma Castro's lifelong pursuit of education informs the way she runs her court.


Law Practice


Greenberg Traurig LLP is advancing discussions on a potential transaction involving a large group of Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP l...


Real Estate/Development


Finding space for innovation

Apr. 25, 2012
By Jason W. Armstrong

In a bid to lure and retain high-quality commercial tenants, lawyers are increasingly drafting creative lease deals in which l...


Antitrust & Trade Reg.


Apple, Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin and Simon & Schuster are among those named in the DOJ's investigation o...


Rather than following precedent providing a "safe harbor" for service providers as a matter of statutory construction, the 2nd...


U.S. Supreme Court


California opposing Arizona immigration law

Apr. 25, 2012
By Robert Iafolla

California was once a vanguard for state-level immigration enforcement, but it has emerged as a vocal opponent of Arizona's ha...


California Courts of Appeal


Dismissal based on the "disentitlement doctrine" is often an effective alternative to arguing frivolousness. By Robert Cooper ...


Government


Bill would force more compensation disclosure

Apr. 25, 2012
By David Mc Afee

California state senator wants to force companies to disclose annually how much retired executives are being paid. ...


Law Practice


David Larsen will serve as an associate general counsel, hiring and supervising local lawyers in 39 African countries. ...


U.S. Supreme Court


Supreme Court considers creditors' case

Apr. 25, 2012
By Robert Iafolla

The U.S. Supreme Court considered Monday whether to deny secured creditors in a bankruptcy the right to bid on their collatera...


A well-known Baker & McKenzie LLP attorney may have a conflict of interest requiring him to recuse himself from defending ...


Law Practice


Paul Hastings opens in Houston

Apr. 25, 2012
By Kevin Lee

Seeking to strengthen the firm's energy practice, Paul Hastings LLP announced Monday the opening of an office in Houston. ...


Judges and Judiciary


LA judicial candidates make their case to voters

Apr. 25, 2012
By Ciaran Mc Evoy

Seven candidates running for the Los Angeles court bench in the June primary appeared before a group of potential voters Satur...


Judges and Judiciary


LA federal judge's bankruptcy deemed rare

Apr. 25, 2012
By Gabe Friedmann

A federal judge has filed for bankruptcy protection in his own district creating the unusual situation in which a colleague on...


Litigation


In what could be a big win for Toyota Motor Corp., a federal judge has indicated he will dismiss the claims of some plaintiffs...


Litigation


A U.S. appellate court on Monday revived a fraud claim against Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP over allegations by a Palo Alto...


Law Practice


Dewey merger tactics could be dangerous

Apr. 25, 2012
By Casey Sullivan

Marriage sought with other firms seen as potentially disastrous because it would rely on mass lateral hires. ...


Judges and Judiciary


Several judges who attended the meeting described it as productive and successful, although members of the Alliance of Califor...


Corporate


Fenwick guides Facebook on patent buy

Apr. 25, 2012
By Robert Pierce

Fenwick & West LLP advised Facebook Inc. on its $550 million purchase of patents from Microsoft Corp. ...


Criminal


Despite a $100,000 reward for information leading to resolution of the case, no formal suspects have been named, no arrests ha...


Intellectual Property


A Google Inc. executive raised doubts about his own company's argument Monday in a landmark copyright trial against Oracle Cor...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Dealmakers

Apr. 24, 2012
By Robert Pierce

A roundup of recent real estate deals and the attorneys involved.


Government


Firms weigh health care costs

Apr. 24, 2012
By Susan Mcraen

As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to release its decision next month on the constitutionality of the Obama administration's A...


Perspective


Playing to win in today’s legal new normal

Apr. 24, 2012
By Michael Leen

Regardless of size, you can improve efficiencies and concentrate on what you do best to operate more efficiently. By Paul Lipp...


Bridge financing lenders are advised to consider important precautions when providing financing to companies in which they hol...


Borrowers should be wary of the recent Michigan decision involving 'limited' guarantees. By Gordon L. Gerson of Gerson Law Fir...


Corporate Counsel


Robert E. Shannon

Apr. 24, 2012
By Ben Adlin

City Attorney, Long Beach ...