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Law Practice


A litigator at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips will co-chair a non-partisan program dedicated to involving American judges, lawy...


Law Practice


Insurance-focused firms are rebranding

Oct. 25, 2011
By Henry Meier

Two California firms long major players in insurance defense are making a concerted effort to shed that image and rebrand them...


Government


Campaign watchdog mulls limits amid scandal

Oct. 25, 2011
By Emily Green

When a campaign collects the allowed from a donor only to see its war chest wiped clean by theft, can the same donor be tapped...


Discipline


Disciplinary Actions

Oct. 24, 2011
By Bill Richardson

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

Oct. 24, 2011
By Connie Lopezn

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP picked up Nagendra "Nick" Setty as co-chair of its Intellectual Property practice ...


Judicial Profile


Adrienne A. Orfield

Oct. 24, 2011
By Pat Alston

Judge Adrienne A. Orfield is an optimist and problem solver at home and on the bench.


Judicial Profile


Tamara E. Hall

Oct. 23, 2011
By Pat Alston

Judge Tamara E. Hall learned from her parents the importance of kindness.


Books


The law is riddled with fundamentally strange features - why? By Leo Katz of Unviersity of Pennsylvania Law School ...


Technology & Science


iPhone 4S: A look at what’s 'under the hood’

Oct. 22, 2011
By Karen Natividadn

The souped-up iPhone 4 has its perks, but also a few kinks. By Paul R. Kiesel of Kiesel Boucher & Larson ...


Labor/Employment


Employers who willfully misclassify workers as independent contractors face increased penalties starting next year. By James S...


Judges and Judiciary


Judge's senior status opens opportunities

Oct. 22, 2011
By Jill Redhage

U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer on Thursday confirmed his plans to take senior status by the end of the year in a move t...


Real Estate/Development


Newport Beach developer wins major verdict

Oct. 22, 2011
By Jason Armstrong & Sean Windle

Lawyers for a Newport Beach real estate developer made it rain to the tune of $50.3 million in damages for their client at a t...


Litigation


Judge lets Orrick fire MGA in Bratz case

Oct. 22, 2011
By Riley Guerin

A federal judge granted Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's request to fire Bratz manufacturer MGA Entertainment Inc. as ...


Law Practice


Newly merged Edwards Wildman looks to grow in LA

Oct. 22, 2011
By Casey Sullivan

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP, the newly formed 650-lawyer firm wedded by Boston and Chicago outfits that suffered partner defect...


Litigation


Prop. 8 donor names not private: judge

Oct. 22, 2011
By Emily Green

A federal judge has denied a request by proponents of California’s gay marriage ban to order the removal of its donors’ names ...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


Barbara Brown

Oct. 22, 2011
By Ben Adlin

In the tug of war between disputants, mediator Barbara Brown works to pull both sides toward what she calls "the realm of what...


Pharmaceutical and large biotechnology companies are paying less to partner with small biotech firms, but they're willing to i...


Criminal


Former MoFo partner's sentencing postponed

Oct. 22, 2011
By Amy Yarbroughn

Sentencing was postponed Thursday for a former Morrison & Foerster LLP attorney accused of creating a sham business to bil...


Environmental


State officials approved the country's first ever economy-wide trading system for greenhouse gas emissions Thursday - an expe...


California Supreme Court


The state Supreme Court let stand Wednesday a lower court ruling that gives plaintiffs' lawyers a way to defeat mandatory arbi...


Solo and Small Firms


Scheper Kim & Harris hustles to land work

Oct. 22, 2011
By Casey Sullivan

Since much of Scheper Kim & Harris LLP's business is generated through referrals, the name partners at the white-collar an...


Litigation


DHL founder sued for harassment by employee

Oct. 22, 2011
By Brian Sumersn

A reclusive billionaire and major political donor was hit with a sexual harassment lawsuit Wednesday by his former personal as...


Government


Frustrated with the how the Federal Communications Commission handles regulatory inquiries, local government associations have...


Litigation


Reverse merger suits hit snags

Oct. 22, 2011
By Gabe Friedmann

Shareholder lawsuits against Chinese companies involved in reverse mergers have exploded in the U.S. during the last year, but...


Energy Law


The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday narrowly approved a power purchase agreement for PG&E to buy electr...


Judicial Profile


Steven A. Mapes

Oct. 22, 2011
By Pat Alston

After world travels, advice from a mentor led Judge Steven A. Mapes to the bench.


Community News


Oct. 21, 2011
By David Mcafeen

On Oct. 6, Carroll, Burdick & McDonough LLP hosted its annual Oktoberfest Networking Reception at the firm’s offices in Sa...


Community News


Oct. 21, 2011
By David Mcafeen

On Oct. 6, the California Minority Counsel Program presented its Drucilla Stender Ramey Law Firm Award to Crowell & Moring...


Community News


Oct. 21, 2011
By David Mcafeen

The Landau Lawyers League hosted its 6th Annual Fall All-Star Game and Skills Challenge at Roybal LC in downtown L.A. Players...


Community News


Oct. 21, 2011
By David Mcafeen

The Civil Justice Program of Loyola Law School Los Angeles hosted its annual Tribute to Champions of Justice Dinner on Sept. 3...