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Judicial Profile


Roland Candee

Jun. 19, 2012
By Emily Greenn

Judge Roland Candee says he adheres to the law, regardless of personal beliefs.


Discipline


Disciplinary Actions

Jun. 18, 2012
By Seena Nikravan

Here are summaries of lawyer disciplinary actions taken recently by the state Supreme Court or the Bar Court, listing attorney...


Firm Watch


On the Move

Jun. 18, 2012
By Ryne Hodkowski

Entertainment Studios Inc., a Los Angeles-based broadcast syndication company, named Mark P. DeVitre as its first general coun...


Judicial Profile


Oswald Parada

Jun. 18, 2012
By Jason W. Armstrong

Judge Oswald Parada started out as a criminal defense attorney because he wanted to help people.


Perspective


Why more arbitration?

Jun. 16, 2012
By Ben Armisteadn

Two events in the past week have helped me conclude that arbitration is about to become very popular in California. By Michael...


Criminal


The law has been shifting away from an objective standard for many years. By Joseph Sorrentino ...


Perspective


Change of heart leads to profound career

Jun. 16, 2012
By Michael Leen

Richard Jaffe's "Quest for Justice" is provides powerful insight for observers of and participants in America's criminal justi...


Health Care & Hospital Law


Lines in the health care struggle are not clearly drawn, and as a result, each faction is forced to pay a price. By Craig B. G...


Perspective


If such a law is to be enacted, I hope Congress makes it clear that its application is very narrow. By Joel Drum ...


Firm Profile


Small but worldly

Jun. 16, 2012
By Susan Mcraen

Tiny patent boutique maintains global footprint by quickly marshaling contract lawyers when need arises ...


Government


Deal for Golden Gate bridge project closes

Jun. 16, 2012
By Jason Armstrong & Sean Windle

A $1.1 billion financing deal to improve access to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco - California's first public-private...


Government


The union proposed to have its members work for free one day per month if the court would call off some layoffs set for today....


Entertainment & Sports


California's film tax credit program has propped up entertainment spending and jobs in the state, but its credit pool is still...


Law Practice


K&L Gates snatches products liability team

Jun. 16, 2012
By Andrew Mc Intyre

K&L Gates hired partners Ellen L. Darling and Brendan M. Ford and three associates from Snell & Wilmer LLP for its Or...


Intellectual Property


Apple stymied in IP suits by court delays

Jun. 16, 2012
By Craig Andersonn

Apple is encountering the same problem experienced by other technology company plaintiffs in intellectual property cases: New ...


Litigation


Foster parent hopefuls notch win against agency

Jun. 16, 2012
By Saul Sugarman

Would-be foster parents prevailed in a Sacramento County Superior Court case against the California Department of Social Servi...


Energy Law


Judge dismisses suit over wind farm

Jun. 16, 2012
By Paul Jones

A lawsuit just tossed out of the Central District underscores the conflict between wind energy project developers that arises ...


Environmental


CEQA invoked in case challenging pot law

Jun. 16, 2012
By Jason W. Armstrong

In an unusual argument, a medical marijuana advocacy group today will try to convince a judge to overturn a county ordinance l...


G3 Holistic Inc. in Upland is embroiled in a state Supreme Court battle over a city ordinance banning medical marijuana shops....


California Supreme Court


Justices rule in county's favor in CEQA case

Jun. 16, 2012
By Fiona Smith

Local government agencies fighting off environmental lawsuits won a victory Thursday from the state Supreme Court, which ruled...


Community News


Jun. 15, 2012
By Ryne Hodkowski

The Armenian Bar Association hosted its 23rd Annual Meeting at the Glendale Hilton on the weekend of May 18-20. The weekend...


Community News


Jun. 15, 2012
By Ryne Hodkowski

The ACLU of Southern California held its 18th Annual Law Luncheon in Los Angeles at the Marriott Hotel on June 8. Laurie L. L...


Community News


Jun. 15, 2012
By Ryne Hodkowski

More than 400 leaders from the legal, civic, and business communities gathered at the Millenium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles ...


Community News


Jun. 15, 2012
By Ryne Hodkowski

Reed Smith LLP participated in the “Muster Team” competition as part of this week’s “Hope for Firefighters” event in downtown ...


Corporate


Jelly bean maker hires first general counsel

Jun. 15, 2012
By David Mc Afee

Jelly Belly Candy Co., the Fairfield-based manufacturer of jelly beans and other sweets and novelties, announced Tuesday the a...


Corporate Counsel


Agent-turned legal rink-master

Jun. 15, 2012
By Hannah Mitchelln

Jeff Solomon Vice President of Hockey Operations and Legal Affairs Los Angeles Kings ...


Letter to the Editor


Calling foul on coverage of the 9th Circuit's denial of en banc review of the Prop. 8 case. By Alison Regan ...


Large Firms


Former Dewey partner sues firm leaders

Jun. 15, 2012
By Kevin Lee

Following the dissolution of New York law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, former Dewey partner Henry C. Bunsow has accused sever...


Litigation


What’s in a name?

Jun. 15, 2012
By Ben Armisteadn

The 9th Circuit recently determined that the FDCA prevents Pom from bringing a Lanham Act claim against Coca-Cola. By James Ka...


Securities


Companies should ensure that they know the legal and financial risks before attempting to raise capital through crowdfunding. ...