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Government agencies at the federal, state and local levels are adding attorneys to their legal teams as the economy continues ...


Litigation


Court tosses most of NSA class action

Feb. 12, 2015
By John Roemer

Reluctantly concluding that evidence in a potential class action over post-9/11 government Internet snooping is too secret for...


Government


She didn't mention her senatorial aspirations, but the subtext of California Attorney General Kamala Harris' speech Saturday b...


Corporate Counsel


Jon Ehlinger

Feb. 11, 2015
By David Houstonn

Executive Vice President and General Counsel DriveTime Phoenix ...


Appellate Practice


Closing the appellate justice gap

Feb. 11, 2015
By Ben Armisteadn

Last month, Paul S. Berger's thoughtful commentary encouraged a public dialogue on the financial barriers thwarting appellate ...


Banking


Lenders and their lawyers must be wary of how to structure and document loans to revocable and irrevocable trusts properly. B...


A long-running Berkeley medical marijuana dispensary can stay open for now, a federal judge ruled, granting a motion to delay ...


Mergers & Acquisitions


A revived economy, mountains of private equity cash and growing interest from foreign firms have market forecasters projecting...


Government


LA’s DA to train foreigners

Feb. 11, 2015
By Deirdre Newmann

The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office announced Monday that it has entered into a new partnership with the U.S. State Dep...


Alameda District Attorney wins award for fight against sex trafficking ...


Community News


Fox Rothschild LLP celebrates music industry

Feb. 11, 2015
By John Michael

Fox Rothschild LLP celebrates music industry ...


Opponents of California's high speed rail project petitioned the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday to rule on whethe...


Labor/Employment


The state Legislature put business owners on notice: if staffing agencies they contract with violate employment laws, they wil...


U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit


A federal appellate panel hears argument over setting aside a bench trial verdict against a CEO for the bad actions of his ent...


Appellate Practice


Briefs are all about the words, not pages

Feb. 11, 2015
By Ben Armisteadn

You may have heard that the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on the federal appellate rules has proposed amendments to s...


Judicial Profile


Corey Cramin

Feb. 11, 2015
By Laurinda Keys

Corey Cramin handles all of Orange County's limited civil matters, previously the work of four judges.


Judicial Profile


Martha K. Gooding

Feb. 11, 2015
By Don Debenedictisn

Orange County Judge Martha Gooding loves the law for its many opportunities to learn something new.


Mergers & Acquisitions


Dealmakers

Feb. 10, 2015
By Jason Pafundin

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


A so-called model inmate who is serving a life sentence under the state's three-strikes law lost his bid for early release bec...


U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit


An employee's right to a day of rest

Feb. 10, 2015
By Ben Armisteadn

A case pending before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals may provide guidance on whether and when an employer "causes" an e...


Litigation


The Desai Law Firm PC has filed what may be the first class action against Anthem Inc. in the wake of the enormous security br...


Criminal


A November ballot measure intended to reduce penalties for many less serious crimes is having a disproportionate impact on man...


Law Practice


Legal industry sees national decline in January

Feb. 10, 2015
By Kibkabe Arayan

Legal job numbers took a major hit last month, losing more than 13,000 positions nationwide over the new year, according to em...


GC Email


Employees on leave, behaving badly

Feb. 10, 2015
By Ben Armisteadn

The state Supreme Court recently sent a clear message regarding employee's family and medical leave rights: They may be unwaiv...


Administrative/Regulatory


Some muni law attorneys take issue with federal regulators guidance that they believe takes away much of local government's po...


A superior court judge on Friday ordered Reddit Inc. to reveal to litigants the compensation package of one of its executives,...


Entertainment & Sports


The Greenberg Glusker lawyer may get a fresh financial start if he gives up a $2.3 million bonus for his work on the Clippers ...


Judicial Profile


Christine A. Carringer

Feb. 10, 2015
By Fiona Smith

Former skydiver Christine A. Carringer is taking on new challenges as a Solano County judge.


Law Practice


On the Move

Feb. 9, 2015
By Melanie Brisbonn

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


Judicial Profile


Joy Wiesenfeld Markman

Feb. 9, 2015
By Laurinda Keys

A devotee of courtroom procedure, Joy Wiesenfeld Markman is revered for her willingness to listen.