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Litigation


The Republic of Ecuador and a group of Amazonian plaintiffs have won a small victory in their attempt to exonerate the country...


Intellectual Property


The fashion world's anxious anticipation for a law that will protect their designs may soon come to an end. By Robert Darwell ...


Perspective


Converting the masses one iPhone at a time. By George Brandon of Morris Polich & Purdy LLP ...


Bankruptcy


Central District leads in bankruptcy filings

Aug. 10, 2011
By Robert Iafolla

California's Central District has emerged as a hotbed for bankruptcies, where filings spiked by 13 percent over the past year,...


Entertainment & Sports


Action film's legal maneuver falls flat

Aug. 10, 2011
By Erica E. Phillips

The studio behind last year's action film "The Expendables," filed an unusual, hulking copyright lawsuit against more than 23,...


Health Care & Hospital Law


The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Friday ended an investigation of Howard Solomon, CEO of Forest Laboratorie...


It's not always clear whether the developer is truly receiving a subsidy or paying what the land is worth. By Jon E. Goetz of ...


Bankruptcy


A federal bankruptcy judge on Monday approved nearly $9 million in settlements that will provide a cash infusion to the bankru...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


Neutrals Wary of Court Closures

Aug. 10, 2011
By Susan Mcraen

ADR professionals and lawyers who use their services said trial delays and staff layoffs could make it harder to negotiate res...


Judges and Judiciary


California's first judicial branch contract law is not progress but a step backwards for the courts. By Fred Cabrera of the Sa...


Solo and Small Firms


Plaintiffs' boutique notches emotional win

Aug. 10, 2011
By Susan Mcraen

The first year that Torsten Bassell and Nicole Lari-Joni joined forces to set up a plaintiffs' litigation boutique, the pair s...


What counts as paid "vacation" that vests as it is earned and cannot be forfeited under California law? By D. Gregory Valenza ...


Mergers & Acquisitions


IPOs falling victim to market decline

Aug. 10, 2011
By Robert Pierce

Monday's historic stock market plunge was a body blow to start-ups looking to go public-and the lawyers that advise them-just ...


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


A 9th Circuit panel filed separate opinions Monday in two cases, both holding that out-of-state Web companies can be sued in C...


Judicial Profile


Chestopher L. Taylor

Aug. 10, 2011
By Don Debenedictisn

Judge Chestopher L. Taylor presides over cases that affect the average person.


Mergers & Acquisitions


Dealmakers

Aug. 9, 2011
By Robert Pierce

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


Judicial Profile


Christine K. Moruza

Aug. 9, 2011
By John Roemer

Alameda County Judge Christine Moruza took disciplinary proceedings against her to heart.


Corporate Counsel


David Sloan

Aug. 9, 2011
By Casey Sullivan

Vice President, Legal Affairs at Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. ...


California Courts of Appeal


Courts offer little clarity on CEQA cases

Aug. 9, 2011
By Fiona Smith

Local governments across California are looking at the climate change impacts on everything from housing developments to oil r...


Labor/Employment


With the law governing meal and rest breaks up in the air, here are some steps employers can take to protect themselves. By Im...


Tax


Path cleared for class tax claims

Aug. 9, 2011
By Sharon Liangn

The state Supreme Court makes it easier for taxpayers to challenge local tax impositions. By Stanley S. Taylor of Nossaman LLP...


Most attorney suspensions and disbarments result from all to common human foibles. By Stephen J. Strauss of Karpman & Asso...


Ford uses a questionable tactic to compete against the likes of BMW and Mercedes. By Jonathan Michaels of the Michaels Law Gro...


Government


While cash-strapped San Francisco County Superior Court's decision to close its complex litigation departments has surprised ...


Judicial Profile


Runston G. Maino

Aug. 9, 2011
By Pat Broderick

San Diego Superior Court Judge Runston G. Maino's robes don't hide his personal views.


Judicial Profile


Darlene White

Aug. 9, 2011
By Pat Alston

Commissioner Darlene A. White has gone from law clerk to supervising attorney to bench officer.


Law Practice


On the Move

Aug. 8, 2011
By Casey Sullivan

Hewlett-Packard Co. hired Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP partner Gregg R. Melinson to serve as vice president of global govern...


Government


Plan won't eliminate prison overcrowding

Aug. 8, 2011
By Emily Green

Gov. Jerry Brown's realignment proposal will go a long way to reducing the state's prison overcrowding problem but won't satis...


Bankruptcy


Vallejo clears final hurdle

Aug. 8, 2011
By Ben Adlin

The city of Vallejo has cleared the final hurdle to emerging from bankruptcy.


Intellectual Property


Fish & Richardson booted from antitrust case

Aug. 8, 2011
By Craig Andersonn

A San Francisco federal judge disqualified Fish & Richardson P.C. from representing plaintiffs in an antitrust lawsuit bec...