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Immigration


Child soldiers: persecutors or persecuted?

Nov. 29, 2011
By Seena Nikravann

U.S. asylum law should accommodate, not hinder, former child soldiers seeking our protection. By Leanne Heine ...


Perspective


This order circumvents the legislative process, contradicts current law and disregards privacy interests. By Maureen Pacheco o...


Perspective


Search warrant basics

Nov. 29, 2011
By Karen Natividadn

Search warrants - the last barrier between law enforcement and an individual's privacy. By Robert J. Schuit of the L.A. County...


Litigation


Investors settle Pay By Touch case

Nov. 29, 2011
By Amy Yarbroughn

Investors who sued subsidiaries of UBS AG accusing them of hiding mismanagement within a technology company have settled their...


Judges and Judiciary


Nine court commissioners have agreed to take voluntary buyouts as part of Los Angeles County Superior Court's ongoing efforts ...


U.S. Supreme Court


High court considers consumer standing

Nov. 29, 2011
By Robert Iafolla

The U.S. Supreme Court hears argument today in a case that could rework standing requirements to effectively nullify a number...


Litigation


A San Francisco elected official has introduced new legislation aimed at helping businesses avoid disability access suits by m...


Litigation


Verizon ordered to pay royalties in patent case

Nov. 29, 2011
By Craig Anderson

A Virginia federal judge has ordered Verizon Communications Inc. to pay nearly $11 million per month in royalties to San Jose-...


Litigation


Community activists opposed to the expansion of a waste handling facility in the San Fernando Valley saw a judge dismiss their...


Judges and Judiciary


In Sacramento, where relationships can prove key to getting things done, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye's friendship with t...


Discipline


Disciplinary actions

Nov. 29, 2011
By Bill Richardson

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


Public Interest


James Lafferty, executive director of the local chapter of the National Lawyers Guild, is hopeful the Occupy movement sweeping...


Litigation


Binding plea deals hold their own risks

Nov. 29, 2011
By Gabe Friedmann

Most federal judges do not take kindly to taking orders from litigants or lawyers. That may help explain why prosecutors saw t...


Law Practice


Holme Roberts & Owen LLP, a Denver-based 170-attorney global law firm with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, is in...


Firm Watch


On the Move

Nov. 28, 2011
By Connie Lopezn

Micrel, Inc., a company that develops, manufactures and markets semiconductor devices, promoted Colin Sturt to vice president,...


Judicial Profile


John W. Lua

Nov. 28, 2011
By Pat Alston

Superior Court Judge Kern County (Bakersfield) ...


Judicial Profile


Frederick N. Wapner

Nov. 27, 2011
By Gabe Friedmann

Frederick N. Wapner, son of the famous TV judge, said his father inspired him


Labor/Employment


Some employers wary of arbitration clauses

Nov. 26, 2011
By Brian Sumersn

The prediction that corporations would rush to add class-limiting language to employment agreements in the wake of a Supreme C...


Arbitrator Profile


Four-Part Harmony

Nov. 26, 2011
By Susan Mcraen

ADR neutral Michael R. Diliberto credits his unique background as a musician, world traveler and litigator who's bilingual in ...


Perspective


Discover the different origins of law-related expressions. By James E. Clapp, Elizabeth G. Thornburg, Marc Galanter and Fred R...


Books


Are designer laws merely a tool to boost politicians during times of tragedy? By Alex Landon and Elaine Halleck ...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


The willingness to stay at the table until the game is won brings success in sports and mediation. By Robert N. Dobbins of Jud...


Litigation


A San Francisco County Superior Court judge ruled last week that the Archdiocese of San Francisco would not be subject to a $2...


Litigation


Jurors hard to find in down economy

Nov. 26, 2011
By Don Debenedictisn

When Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Maryanne Gilliard brings in 60 or 65 potential jurors for a criminal trial these d...


Law Practice


Fourth-quarter collections strong so far

Nov. 26, 2011
By Casey Sullivan

Law firm managers aren't having as difficult of a time raking in collections during the first part of the fourth quarter as th...


Judges and Judiciary


Retired judge nurses his love of art

Nov. 26, 2011
By Connie Lopez

Retired Judge David Rothman's paintings are on exhibit in Los Angeles. His work includes a portrait of a congressman and of ci...


Government


Silicon Valley technology companies and their allies are fighting back against legislation pending in Congress that they say w...


Intellectual Property


Jeans branding gets more complicated

Nov. 26, 2011
By Erica E. Phillips

Denim companies have begun applying for IP protection for back-pocket embroidery designs. And as those designs have become mor...


Community News


Nov. 25, 2011
By David Mcafeen

On Nov. 17, the Italian American Lawyers Association hosted a reception and dinner featuring performer Kenny Rogers. The event...


Law Practice


Holme Roberts & Owen LLP, a Denver-based 170-attorney global law firm with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, is in...