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Perspective


Aim not only to master the case, but to present it in a stripped-down way that the judge and jury can easily understand. By Ri...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


Former Tesla GC launches online ADR system

Aug. 3, 2011
By Jill Redhage

The former general counsel of Tesla Inc.is launching a web-based private judicial system that uses arbitrators to resolve disp...


U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit


Consumers score victory over repo man

Aug. 3, 2011
By John Roemer

Rejecting a defense raised by banks to fend off plaintiffs in auto repossession challenges, a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Dealmakers

Aug. 2, 2011
By Robert Pierce

A roundup of recent M&A and financing activity and the lawyers involved.


U.S. Supreme Court


Kagan emerges as powerful force on court

Aug. 2, 2011
By Robert Iafolla

Justice Elena Kagan made a huge splash during her debut term, emerging as both a powerful presence on the bench and a reliable...


Corporate Counsel


Marc Little

Aug. 2, 2011
By Casey Sullivan

General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer of Faithful Central Bible Church Inglewood ...


Litigation


Are you a successful attorney?

Aug. 2, 2011
By Karen Natividadn

Using statistical tools to determine which lawyers are better than others. By Michael D'Andrea of Bremer Whyte Brown & O'M...


Government


Politics today: What’s sex have to do with it?

Aug. 2, 2011
By Seena Nikravann

When it comes to politicians and sex scandals, public scorn is just the beginning of the end. By Laurie L. Levenson and Laura ...


Perspective


Employer and employee rights are sacrificed under the NLRB election rule amendments. By David A. Kadela of Littler Mendelson P...


Retailers and manufacturers will soon have to reveal what efforts they take to combat slavery and human trafficking. By Peter ...


Obituaries


Son of Sheppard Mullin founder dies

Aug. 2, 2011
By Susan Mcraen

Thomas R. Sheppard, former member of the executive committee of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP and son of firm foun...


Criminal


Nonlawyer charged with practicing law

Aug. 2, 2011
By Don Debenedictisn

An Artesia nonlawyer who believes he has received permission to practice law nationwide faces jail on 13 misdemeanor counts. ...


Discipline


Recurring past

Aug. 2, 2011
By Don Debenedictisn

The district attorney of Del Norte County could face discpline for practicing law for five days when his license was suspended...


Litigation


DMV settles with motorists

Aug. 2, 2011
By Hannah Mitchelln

The California Department of Motor Vehicles will be held financially responsible for damages suffered by more than 700 motoris...


Litigation


A state court jury Friday awarded $17 million to the mother of a 48-year-old blind man killed when he mistook the gap between ...


Intellectual Property


Circuit rules isolated DNA can be patented

Aug. 2, 2011
By Mandy Jacksonn

DNA are the genetic building blocks for every plant, animal and human, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit o...


Bankruptcy


Vallejo to emerge from bankruptcy

Aug. 2, 2011
By Ben Adlin

The city of Vallejo is finally set to emerge from its three-year ordeal in bankruptcy court. ...


Environmental


Farmers lose suit over water rights

Aug. 2, 2011
By Fiona Smith

A federal district court judge on Friday rejected attempts by a group of Northern California farmers to clinch more water from...


Judicial Profile


Ralph L. McKNight Jr.

Aug. 2, 2011
By Ben Adlin

Superior Court Commissioner Kern County (Bakersfield) ...


Law Practice


Kaufman Dolowich Voluck & Gonzo LLP, a national law firm focused on business and insurance matters, expanded its litigatio...


Litigation


Court: Video game didn't infringe on concept

Aug. 2, 2011
By Erica E. Phillips

Sony PlayStation's popular "God of War" video game didn't infringe upon the ideas of a would-be screenwriter, the 9th U.S. Cir...


Criminal


A federal judge who kept prison inmates waiting more than five years for rulings on whether they were wrongfully convicted may...


Intellectual Property


A San Diego federal jury on Friday awarded Alcatel-Lucent S.A. $70 million in damages because Microsoft Corp. infringed a cale...


Judicial Profile


Glenn R. Salter

Aug. 2, 2011
By Pat Alston

Judge Glenn R. Salter understands when he needs to know more and isn't afraid to ask.


Discipline


Disciplinary Actions

Aug. 1, 2011
By David Mcafeen

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


Law Practice


On the Move

Aug. 1, 2011
By Casey Sullivan

Southern California attorneys at Dorsey & Whitney LLP are packing up the firm's Irvine office and planning to set up shop ...


Judicial Profile


Paul A. Bacigalupo

Aug. 1, 2011
By Anna Scott

Judge Paul A. Bacigalupo maintains peace in his courtroom, despite a docket of chaotic cases.


Entertainment & Sports


YouTube copyright crackdown has glitches

Jul. 30, 2011
By Erica E. Phillips

As courts ponder website hosts' legal duties, YouTube appears caught between promoting free expression and protecting the copy...


ADR Provider


Catherine A. Gallagher

Jul. 30, 2011
By Ben Adlin

Lawyers say when it comes to settlements in mediations, retired Judge Catherine A. Gallagher is ruthless. ...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


How lawyers help mediators settle cases

Jul. 30, 2011
By Karen Natividadn

Lawyers help mediators settle far more cases, and on more favorable terms for their clients, when they keep these four assets ...