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The year in review

Mar. 15, 2012
By Kevin Lee

As many homegrown law firms reduced attorney headcount or remained flat in reaction to the stagnant economy, a handful of out-...


Perspective


Courts continue to wrestle with arbitration agreements post-Concepcion. By Rodger R. Cole and Guinevere L. Jobson of Fe...



Corporate


Entering new fields, Dell taps Dewey again

Mar. 15, 2012
By Robert Pierce

Texas-based Dell Inc. again turned to Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP for an acquisition that moves the company away from its traditio...


Perspective


BlackBerry and 'Crackberry’ duel it out

Mar. 15, 2012
By Michael Leen

Research in Motion challenges a company's attempt to trademark "Crackberry" phrases. By Scott Plamondon of Weintraub Genshlea ...



Judges and Judiciary


Federal criminal filings are down all over California except in the state's San Diego-based Southern District, according to st...


Mergers & Acquisitions


A group of investors in a Dublin, Calif.-based software producer have lodged a proposed class action against the company's exe...



Government


City's settlement averts bankruptcy

Mar. 15, 2012
By Ben Adlin

The city of Hercules has settled a $4.1 million lawsuit over redevelopment bond service. Officials say the deal will allow the...


Corporate




Perspective


Strategies for avoiding probate litigation in intra-family conflicts. By Elaine Rushing of JAMS ...


Law Practice


Paul Hastings LLP has requested that unfinished business claims against the firm related to the 2003 bankruptcy of Brobeck, Ph...



Energy Law


Another effort to extend expiring renewable energy incentives failed in the U.S. Senate Tuesday. ...


Intellectual Property


Oracle trial to proceed next month

Mar. 15, 2012
By Craig Andersonn

Oracle Corp.'s patent and copyright trial against Google Inc. over the alleged infringement of its Java programming language w...



Public Interest


Momentum is gaining for a handful of private, nonprofit groups that assist people going through programs like drug court or ve...


Government


Seeking to limit what employees say about them on Twitter and Facebook, companies have added a slew of restrictive clauses to ...



Criminal


AUO convicted in criminal price fixing trial

Mar. 15, 2012
By Jill Redhage

After a two-month trial, the only LCD panel maker to fight the government's criminal price-fixing allegations was convicted Tu...


Judicial Profile


Lisa M. Chung

Mar. 15, 2012
By Pat Alston

Judge Lisa M. Chung wastes no time on the bench, efficiently handling complex felony cases.



Top Firms


2012 New Partners

Mar. 15, 2012
By Riley Guerin


Top Firms


Top 5 Practice Groups

Mar. 15, 2012
By Riley Guerin



Top Firms


Law Firm Leader of the Year

Mar. 15, 2012
By Riley Guerin


Top Firms


Top California Law Firms

Mar. 15, 2012
By Riley Guerin



Top Firms


10 Largest Sacramento Firms

Mar. 15, 2012
By Riley Guerin


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10 Largest Silicon Valley Firms

Mar. 15, 2012
By Riley Guerin



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5 Largest Inland Empire Firms

Mar. 15, 2012
By Riley Guerin


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10 Largest Los Angeles County Firms

Mar. 15, 2012
By Riley Guerin



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10 Largest Orange County Firms

Mar. 14, 2012
By MANNING & KASS ELLROD RAMIREZ TRETER LLP


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10 Largest San Diego Firms

Mar. 14, 2012
By MANNING & KASS ELLROD RAMIREZ TRETER LLP



Top Firms


50 Largest California Firms

Mar. 14, 2012
By MANNING & KASS ELLROD RAMIREZ TRETER LLP


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25 Largest Northern California Firms

Mar. 14, 2012
By MANNING & KASS ELLROD RAMIREZ TRETER LLP



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10 Largest San Francisco Area Firms

Mar. 14, 2012
By MANNING & KASS ELLROD RAMIREZ TRETER LLP


Top Firms


25 Largest Southern California Firms

Mar. 14, 2012
By MANNING & KASS ELLROD RAMIREZ TRETER LLP