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Criminal


Juror Attack Prompts Concern

Jun. 3, 2010
By Jason W. Armstrong

Riverside Courts Examine Security After Juror Hit Riverside court officials are beefing up jury security in the wake of an in...


Judges and Judiciary


Ardaiz Announces Retirement

Jun. 3, 2010
By Amy Yarbroughn

After more than 30 years of public service, 5th District Court of Appeal Presiding Justice James A. Ardaiz is preparing to ret...


Perspective


What's Past Is Prologue: But Is It Binding?

Jun. 3, 2010
By Carla Pinedan

When labor agreement disputes arise, union reps commonly rely on the existence of a "past practice." John McLachlan of Fisher...


Corporate


James Wongexplains the advantages of doing business in Hong Kong or Singapore, the top two choices for setting up shop in the ...


Judges and Judiciary


Judicial Council Members Named

Jun. 3, 2010
By Amy Yarbroughn

Chief Justice Ronald M. George has named nine members to the Judicial Council, the group that sets policy for the state's cour...


Perspective


Allan Marson and Fang Fang of Baker McKenzie write about representative offices, a popular means for establishing business pre...


U.S. Supreme Court


High Court Oks Torture Suit

Jun. 3, 2010
By Lawrence Hurleyn

In a major victory for a San Francisco-based human rights group, the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday ruled unanimously that former ...


Criminal


D.A. Closing Church Abuse Inquiry With No Charges

Jun. 3, 2010
By Sandra Hernandezn

The LA County District Attorney's office is closing its investigation into Cardinal Roger Mahony and other top leaders of the ...


Intellectual Property


Howard Hoffenberg examines Victoria's Secret's trademark dilution lawsuit against Victor's Little Secret, a purveyor of adult ...


Product Liability


Component Parts Defense: Who's Protected?

Jun. 3, 2010
By Carla Pinedan

Carolin Shining of Paul and Hanley argues in support of California's long tradition of requiring judicial consideration of all...


Community News


Jun. 2, 2010
By MANNING & KASS ELLROD RAMIREZ TRETER LLP

By Lisa Kestenbaum Daily Journal Staff Writer When Laura Crane crosses the finish line at the San Diego Rock 'n’ Roll Marat...


Ethics/Professional Responsibility


Hundreds of Southern California lawyers - most from Orange County - stand accused of, or are under investigation for, defraudi...


Health Care & Hospital Law


Obama Favors Healthy San Francisco

Jun. 2, 2010
By John Roemer

The Obama administration reject a pending legal challenge to the law by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association, an employer gr...


Product Liability


Toyota Must Produce Documents

Jun. 2, 2010
By Gabe Friedmann

A federal judge in Santa Ana overseeing several hundred cases against Toyota Motor Corp. ordered the automaker to complete the...


Agriculture


George Hahn - steamed that he was fined $100,000 by the state for selling his "Worm Gold" fertilizer - is taking his case to t...


Criminal


Ex-Prosecutor Can't Keep His Lawyer

Jun. 2, 2010
By Laura Ernden

A Contra Costa County prosecutor accused of raping and sodomizing a colleague lost his bid Friday to get the government to pay...


Criminal


No Ban on Molesters on Social Sites

Jun. 2, 2010
By Sandra Hernandezn

A Legislative committee has killed a bill that would have made it a misdemeanor for child molesters to cruising Internet socia...


Obituaries


Alfred E. Holland

Jun. 2, 2010
By Sara Randazzon

1917-2010 ...


Perspective


The Supreme Court Gang Tackles Pro Football

Jun. 2, 2010
By Sharon Liangn

Daniel Lazaroff of Loyola Law School examines American Needle Inc. v. NFL, a case that will undoubtedly influence the c...


Judges and Judiciary


S.F. Judge Candidates Get Strong Bar Ratings

Jun. 2, 2010
By Amy Yarbroughn

The Bar Association of San Francisco has given good marks to all seven of the candidates running for seats on the county's Sup...


California Supreme Court


'Employer' Defined Under California Wage Law

Jun. 2, 2010
By Sharon Liangn

The California Supreme Court has finally defined who is and is not an employer in a decision that will shape wage and hour pra...


Government


Panel Unconvinced on Furloughs

Jun. 2, 2010
By Dhyana Levey

Three appellate court justices on Friday appeared skeptical of claims that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has the authority to fur...


Perspective


Understanding Copyright 'Fair Use'

Jun. 2, 2010
By Sharon Liangn

Richard Neff of Neff Law Firm clarifies the concept of "fair use" of copyrighted works, one of the least understood concepts i...


Litigation


Marin Sues Deloitte Over SAP System

Jun. 2, 2010
By Rebecca Beyer

The county claims the integrated software platform it hired Deloitte Consulting to implement to replace its payroll, financial...


Books


California's Fight for Civil Rights

Jun. 2, 2010
By Sharon Liangn

Elaine Elinson and Stan Yogi chronicle the first-ever account of how the Golden State struggled to develop and protect civil r...


Constitutional Law


Studios Seek Final Answer in Court

Jun. 2, 2010
By Jean Luc Renault

A lawsuit that a production company filed against the Walt Disney Co. over profits from the game show "Who Wants to be a Milli...


Government


Senate OKs San Diego U.S. Attorney

Jun. 2, 2010
By Pat Broderick

Assistant U.S. Attorney Laura Duffy has been approved by the Senate as U.S. attorney in San Diego. ...


Law Practice


UCLA Law Offers Dean Job to Professor

Jun. 2, 2010
By Susan Mcraen

Rachel F. Moran, a longtime professor at UC Berkeley School of Law who took a leave to help found the law school at UC Irvine,...


After months of silence about their intentions, U.S. prosecutors in Santa Ana filed a motion to drop their criminal case again...


Law Practice


On the Move

Jun. 1, 2010
By Sara Randazzon

Find out who's changing jobs, who's moving in or out. See our roundup of comings and goings at the state's law firms, legal or...