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Law Practice


Virtual Law Partners Expands at Rapid Clip

Jun. 9, 2009
By Sara Randazzon

In its first year of operation, Virtual Law Partners - the Web-based firm that operates sans office space - has grown from eig...


U.S. Supreme Court


Sotomayor Would Bring IP Experience to Court

Jun. 9, 2009
By Robert Iafollan

If Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court bid is confirmed, she won't just make history as the first Hispanic on the nation's highest...


California Supreme Court


Court Closure Plan Prompts Lobbying Blitz

Jun. 9, 2009
By Greg Katzn

The Judicial Council is in the midst of a lobbying blitz to win lawmakers' support for their plan to help close a $393 million...


Judicial Profile


In the Thick of Things

Jun. 9, 2009
By Amanda Becker

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Samuel L. Bufford is in the eye of the storm as the downturn in the nation's economy portends a flood of...


Perspective


Language Barriers

Jun. 8, 2009
By Sara Libbyn

The ability to communicate comfortably and effectively will determine the success of your relationship, regardless of your leg...


Large Firms


Latham Makes Management Moves in Menlo Park

Jun. 8, 2009
By Jill Redhage

Two Silicon Valley partners at Latham & Watkins stepped into new management roles late last week.


Law Practice


Hidden Addiction: Lawyers Speak Out

Jun. 6, 2009
By Dhyana Levey

Oakland plaintiffs' attorney J. Gary Gwilliam is lifting the veil of silence on what many say is a hidden problem among legal ...


Law Practice


A Los Angeles County judge has signed off on a $4.1 billion arbitration award to the former employee of a large voice communic...


Arbitrator Profile


Style Not Set-In-Stone

Jun. 6, 2009
By Dhyana Levey

Bonnie Sabraw stays busy with ADR Services after 20 years on the Alameda County Superior Court. She just wishes she had a bit...


State Bar & Bar Associations


State Bar Governors Oust Chief Trial Counsel

Jun. 6, 2009
By Amy Yarbroughn

The State Bar Board of Governors decided this week not to reappoint Scott Drexel, the head of the bar's prosecution unit who h...


Perspective


Making the Cuts - Carefully

Jun. 6, 2009
By Sara Libbyn

The previous downturn created many lessons for employers forced to reduce staff, writes Mary Dollarhide. ...


U.S. Supreme Court


Sotomayor Free From Financial Conflicts

Jun. 6, 2009
By Robert Iafolla

U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor won't have to recuse herself from any cases because of financial conflicts should s...


Forum (Forum & Focus)


"The Globalized Lawyer: Secrets to Managing Outsourcing, Joint Ventures and Other Cross-Border Transactions," sets out a clear...


Focus (Forum & Focus)


Blood Sport

Jun. 6, 2009
By Sara Libbyn

Summer is coming - and so are lawsuits over injuries from swimming, hiking and boating, write Gary A. Watt and Teresa Li. ...


Judges and Judiciary


California Chief Justice Ronald M. George appointed eight people Thursday to the Judicial Council, the policymaking body of th...


Government


UC Hastings College of the Law staff, students and alumni are beseeching the state Legislature to strike a provision in Gov. A...


Forum (Forum & Focus)


Background Check

Jun. 6, 2009
By Sara Libbyn

As presented by the president and his Supreme Court nominee, framing issues in racialist terms perverts the proper role of emp...


Judges and Judiciary


Downsizing Hits San Bernardino Courts

Jun. 6, 2009
By Jason W. Armstrong

Officials plan to dramatically cut hours and remove all criminal trials from outlying branch courthouses in Big Bear and Needl...


Securities


SEC Says Countrywide Lied About Risky Loans

Jun. 6, 2009
By Gabe Friedmann

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed civil fraud charges Thursday against the former CEO of Countrywide Financial Corp...


Environmental


Report Calls for Delta Water Cuts

Jun. 6, 2009
By Fiona Smith

Government scientists on Thursday ordered major changes to the state's vast water supply system in and around the Sacramento-S...


Government


Wiretap Suits Dismissed on Immunity Law

Jun. 5, 2009
By Robert Iafolla

The other shoe finally dropped for plaintiffs challenging the Bush administration's warrantless wiretapping program Wednesday,...


California Supreme Court


The California Supreme Court seemed to be searching Wednesday for ways to help a professional model get damages from Nestle fo...


Securities


A recent appellate brief filed by prosecutors in the Broadcom stock options case contends a judge erred in faulting Irell &...


Perspective


The California Climate Change Scoping Plan cuts across multiple sectors of the economy and will have a major impact on the sal...


Forum (Forum & Focus)


Obama's push to address cybercrime must take into account the challenges associated with unfettered sales of prescription drug...


Judges and Judiciary


Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Pasadena, bolstered his reputation as the House's impeachment cop Wednesday by overseeing damning testimon...


Government


Judge Backs Off From NSA Case Ultimatum

Jun. 5, 2009
By Rebecca Beyer

A San Francisco federal judge on Wednesday backed away from an earlier threat of sanctions against the U.S. government in a hi...


Environmental


Investment in Renewables Tops Fossil Fuels

Jun. 5, 2009
By Fiona Smith

Private investors poured more money into renewable energy generation than fossil fuel technology last year, while total invest...


Forum (Forum & Focus)


State of Emergency

Jun. 5, 2009
By Sara Libbyn

It takes a crisis to get people to subordinate their personal economic interests and work for the public good, writes Mike Wil...


Intellectual Property


Doll Dispute Edges Toward a Deal

Jun. 5, 2009
By Jason W. Armstrong

The Bratz doll copyright fight appears to be edging closer to a settlement, with lawyers for two dueling toy manufacturers rev...