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Insider information shared over a Super Bowl weekend five years ago by an e-commerce executive with a friend led to out-of-bou...


Law Practice


Cooley poaches former Latham securities chair

Feb. 10, 2016
By Joshua Seboldn

Cooley LLP poached the former co-chair of Latham & Watkins LLP's securities litigation and professional liabilities practi...


Litigation


Restaurant liable for employee's hit-and-run

Feb. 10, 2016
By America Hernandez

An off-the-clock food runner stayed after hours for birthday drinks, then drove home and struck a skateboarder. His employer w...


State court employees and court reporters voiced concerns that they stand to lose if the judicial branch overhauls its operati...


State Bar & Bar Associations


The association's House of Delegates urges all states to quickly adopt the national test. ...


Corporate Counsel


Lisa S. W. Gallagher

Feb. 10, 2016
By Riley Guerin

Chief Financial and Legal Officer Praedicat Inc. Los Angeles ...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Dealmakers

Feb. 9, 2016
By Melanie Brisbonn

A roundup of recent transactions across the state and the lawyers involved.


Criminal


Department of Juvenile Justice: Empower or end?

Feb. 9, 2016
By L.J. Williamson

A hearing scheduled for Feb. 25 will tackle the question of whether the Department of Juvenile Justice will be released from a...


Judicial Profile


Erin Alexander

Feb. 9, 2016
By Laurinda Keys

Judge Erin Alexander prioritizes consequences and education for young San Bernardino County defendants.


Government


Hacked court may get funds

Feb. 9, 2016
By Phil Johnson

According to the Tehama County Superior Court's executive officer, the court suffered a 'complete deletion of the court's onli...


Law Practice


Legal jobs stagnant

Feb. 9, 2016
By Joshua Seboldn

California legal employment vacillated throughout 2015, ending pointed slightly upward, gaining 1,000 jobs overall. The sector...


Litigation


Class collects $3.5M in Ponzi scheme settlement

Feb. 9, 2016
By America Hernandez

Investors who lost $40 million to a Ponzi scheme fund successfully recovered a fraction of the money from the accounting firm....


Ethics/Professional Responsibility


Bar clears plaintiff’s attorney of misconduct

Feb. 9, 2016
By America Hernandez

A young personal injury attorney was cleared of misconduct allegations by the State Bar after an in-depth review of the trial ...


State Bar & Bar Associations


Some bar officials nationwide fear impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's upcoming Friedrichs decision. ...


Criminal


2015 record year for exonerations

Feb. 9, 2016
By L.J. Williamson

Experts attribute rise in part to prosecutors’ increased use of conviction review units ...


Judicial Profile


Colin Leis

Feb. 9, 2016
By Laurinda Keys

Attorneys say Judge Colin Leis applies the law firmly and compassionately in LA family court.


Firm Watch


On The Move

Feb. 8, 2016
By MANNING & KASS ELLROD RAMIREZ TRETER LLP

A weekly roundup of lateral attorney moves, law firm office openings and partner promotions from around California.


Law Practice


While Super Bowl 50 itself will likely wrap up within four hours, the months of legal work that went into organizing the event...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


Wendy Kramer

Feb. 6, 2016
By L.J. Williamson

As a mediator, Wendy Kramer explores the feelings of the people that appear before her ...


Litigation


A jury found no damages Thursday against Sears Holding Corp. for failing to protect women customers from a Peeping Tom employe...


California Supreme Court


The California Supreme Court will decide whether strict scheduling deadlines apply to parole revocation hearings. ...


Public Interest


Settlement will assist Kern County homeless

Feb. 6, 2016
By America Hernandez

The Western Center on Law and Poverty successfully raised general assistance benefits provided to Kern County residents, and h...


Law Practice


Greenberg Traurig in merger talks

Feb. 6, 2016
By Steven Crighton

The new firm would sport a roster of more than 2,500 attorneys. ...


Firm Profile


Film Buffs

Feb. 6, 2016
By Ashley Cullinsn

Donaldson & Callif LLP's attorneys runs one of the most highly respected clearance practices in the entertainment business...


Judges and Judiciary


San Luis Obispo judge receives public censure

Feb. 6, 2016
By Laurinda Keys

San Luis Obispo County Judge John Trice was publicly censured by the Commission on Judicial Performance on Thursday under a st...


Judges and Judiciary


Asbestos expert to retire from SF bench

Feb. 6, 2016
By Phil Johnson

San Francisco County Superior Court Judge Ernest H. Goldsmith will retire April 14. ...


Discipline


Disciplinary Actions

Feb. 5, 2016
By STEPHEN LARSON

Among attorneys recently disciplined by the State Bar, many attorneys were disciplined after running afoul of ethical rules or...


Law Practice


Faegre Baker Daniels welcomes Bonita Moore and Tarifa Laddon, the firm's first full-time LA lawyers ...


Judges and Judiciary


Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye told bar leaders the agency's challenges present opportunity for wide-scale changes. ...


Litigation


Wells Fargo & Co. announced Wednesday it planned to pay $1.2 billion in order to settle claims brought by the U.S. Departm...