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Perspective


Proof of Lost Profits

Nov. 30, 2010
By Karen Natividadn

Proving loss profits is not an easy task. By Terry Green of the Los Angeles County Superior Court. ...


Perspective


Avoiding Conflict During the Holiday Season

Nov. 30, 2010
By Genevieve Knollen

Why it's best to address custody issues for the holidays earlier rather than later. By Elisabeth Camaur of Camaur Crampton Fam...


Law Practice


Getting Legal Help to the Mentally Ill

Nov. 30, 2010
By Amy Yarbroughn

A legal services project from Rubicon Programs connects low-income mentally ill people with a lawyer who can help them obtain ...


Intellectual Property


New Twist in Newspaper Copyright Fight

Nov. 30, 2010
By Craig Andersonn

A company that sues alleged infringes of the Las Vegas Review-Journal's copyright is hoping to quietly drop a case against one...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Drug-Making Partnerships Expected to Rise

Nov. 30, 2010
By Michael Gottliebn

In an environment where biotechnology firms need money and pharmaceutical companies need new drugs, partnerships between the t...


Labor/Employment


The U.S. Supreme Court may issue a decision today on whether to hear Dukes v. Wal-Mart, the largest gender discrimination clas...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Gibson Dunn Advises in Del Monte Sale

Nov. 30, 2010
By Sara Randazzon

A deal team from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher worked through the Thanksgiving holiday to help close the sale of its client Del ...


Administrative/Regulatory


Partisan Politics Won in AG Race

Nov. 30, 2010
By Brandon Ortiz

Despite weaknesses, Kamala Harris pulled off a win over Steve Cooley because of her party affiliation. ...


Firm Watch


On the Move

Nov. 29, 2010
By Erica E. Phillips


Perspective


Nov. 29, 2010
By Karen Natividadn

Earn one hour of MCLE credit by reading "Proof of Lost Profits" by Terry Green and answering the questions that follow.


Government


Kamala Harris' victory over Steve Cooley as attorney general comes after a long-fought battle. But in the end, his manager ac...


Tips for turning holiday parties into networking opportunities. By Valerie Fontaine of Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith. ...


Labor/Employment


Your Social Media Policy Needs a Status Update

Nov. 27, 2010
By Seena Nikravann

A comprehensive examination of torture to date, from the CIA during the Cold War to the issue of accountability. Edited by Mar...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


Lawyers, Don't Neglect Your Opening Statements

Nov. 27, 2010
By Alexander Phersonn

Working cooperatively with mediators in open joint sessions is an effective advocacy tool for lawyers that should never be ign...


Perspective


A Banner Year for Contractors

Nov. 27, 2010
By Genevieve Knollen

A look back on a year where contractors won many of their bids in court. By Bernard S. Kamine of Kamine Collings & Phelps....


Perspective


An Eye-Opening Examination of Torture

Nov. 27, 2010
By Seena Nikravann

A comprehensive examination of torture to date, from the CIA during the Cold War to the issue of accountability. Edited by Mar...


Perspective


America's Dedication To the Death Penalty

Nov. 27, 2010
By Genevieve Knollen

When most of the western world has abandoned the death penalty, why has the U.S. resisted? By David Garland of New York Univer...


Government


New Guidance on Environmental Reviews

Nov. 27, 2010
By Fiona Smith

The White House has set new guidelines for a part of the National Environmental Policy Act that allows government agencies to ...


Securities


Weak Biotech IPOs Continue

Nov. 27, 2010
By Mandy Jacksonn

The initial public offering by Anacor Pharmaceuticals Inc. on Wednesday continued a downward trend for biotechnology IPOs. ...


Labor/Employment


'The Biggest Loser' Crew Members Gain Benefits

Nov. 27, 2010
By Jean Luc Renault

The weight loss show is one of the last reality TV productions not to unionize. ...


Corporate


Investor Puts Kink in Schwab Settlement

Nov. 27, 2010
By Amy Yarbroughn

A Colorado man is seeking to intervene in litigation against Charles Schwab Corp. over its YieldPlus Fund to protect his right...


Civil Rights


Bringing DNA Testing to South America

Nov. 27, 2010
By Pat Broderick

A California law school graduate will help launch the first Innocence Project, which will tap DNA evidence, in South America. ...


Criminal


Cemetery Accused Of Desecrating Graves

Nov. 27, 2010
By Ciaran Mc Evoy

One of the largest Jewish cemeteries in Southern California, facing a lawsuit for allegedly desecrating graves, also destroyed...


Government


Pot Dispensary Challenges Planned

Nov. 27, 2010
By Brandon Ortiz

Los Angeles and Orange counties' supervisors have given preliminary approval to bans of marijuana dispensaries in unincorporat...


Arbitrator Profile


George Calkins

Nov. 27, 2010
By Ciaran Mc Evoy

JAMS neutral George Calkins sometimes brings a wave machine to mediation sessions to calm the parties down. But the former LAP...


Intellectual Property


Marvell Wins 'Voice Mail' Case

Nov. 27, 2010
By Craig Andersonn

A voice mail left by Marvell Semiconductor Inc.'s former general counsel was suspicious but not enough to win damages, a jury ...


Administrative/Regulatory


FTC Limits Loan Modification

Nov. 27, 2010
By Don Debenedictisn

Lawyers are largely exempt from new federal rules meant to protect consumers from fraudulent mortgage-modification services. ...


Real Estate/Development


Real Estate Movers And Dealmakers

Nov. 26, 2010
By Carla Pinedan


Technology & Science


The 'E' in 'E-Mail' Stands for Evidence

Nov. 25, 2010
By Karen Natividadn

Privacy guidelines for guarding your client's confidential electronic communications. By Wendy L. Patrick of the San Diego Cou...


Labor/Employment


Season's Greetings And Legal Challenges

Nov. 25, 2010
By Karen Natividadn

Avoid unintended consequences when planning for holiday closings and staffing needs. By Elizabeth Roth and Barbara Tanzillo of...