Mergers & Acquisitions
Fourth quarter dealmaking appetite less than voracious
By Alison Frost
Lack of pressing incentives meant companies weren't in a hurry to close deals before the end of the year, attorneys say. ...
Director of intellectual property at Roger Cleveland Golf Co. Inc. Huntington Beach Size of legal department: 4 attorneys ...
Entertainment & Sports
Music industry titans sue prison mixtape makers, distributors
By Matthew Blaken
Univeral, Capitol and others allege a coordinated plan to sell bootlegged mixtapes to prison inmates. ...
Labor/Employment
Short-haul truckers' win could reverberate in industry
By Laura Hautalan
Plaintiffs' attorneys and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have won a victory for short-haul truck drivers at one co...
There were 82 law firm combinations announced in the United States last year, a seven percent decrease from 2013's 88 combin...
The Sacramento legal market is roaring back to life and that's reflected by the resurgence at Downey Brand LLP. The biggest lo...
California Supreme Court
New state high court justices make distinct impressions during first oral argument
By Craig Andersonn
A younger, revamped state Supreme Court took the bench for the first time on Wednesday, as Justices Mariano-Florentino Cuellar...
U.S. antitrust law is enforced by both the DOJ and the FTC. Critics argue the result at times depends upon which agency review...
A roundup of recent transactions across the state and the lawyers involved.
Law Practice
Sergio Garcia, one of California's few undocumented lawyers, goes solo in Chico
By Daina Beth Solomon
Finally armed with a license in early 2014, Garcia struck out on his own, opening a law office with one assistant and donated ...
Securities
For securities in lieu of retention, is default also acceptance?
By Ben Armisteadn
Since another Court of Appeal has handed down a third decision, it's clear: a public owner can convert a general contractor's ...
What do a potato salad recipe, an unpaid $362 Uber taxi bill and a mobile phone with massive computing power all have in commo...
Law Practice
Departure of powerhouse lawyers from Irell narrowing firm towards IP, observers say
By Henry Meier
This week's departure of powerhouse litigators John C. Hueston and Brian J. Hennigan from Irell & Manella LLP, some observ...
Oracle Corp. has filed a motion seeking to kill a lawsuit filed by a former employee claiming the company made an illegal agre...
Litigation
99 Cents Only Stores to pay $2.3M over hazardous disposal case
By Kibkabe Arayan
A judge ordered City of Commerce-based 99 Cents Only Stores LLC to pay $2.3 million for improperly disposing of hazardous mate...
Education
New Loyola advisory board chair wants alumni to hire graduates
By Don Debenedictisn
Plaintiff's lawyer Brian S. Kabateck plans to make 50-member panel much more active in employment, selection of new dean. ...
Education
USC picks Berkeley international trade expert as new law dean
By Don Debenedictisn
Andrew T. Guzman has led UC Berkeley School of Law's graduate, foreign and executive education programs. He will replace Rober...
Monster LLC and its CEO are suing Apple Inc.-owned Beats Electronics LLC and several music industry celebrities in San Mateo C...
State Bar & Bar Associations
New San Diego bar president to focus on mentoring young lawyers
By Alexandra Schwappach
As the newly installed president of the 115-year-old San Diego County Bar Association, Richard A. Huver will help roll out a c...
In addition to its importance to the Affordable Care Act, King v. Burwell also has some fascinating features for those ...
Intellectual Property
Litigation filing decline creates tougher environment for patent cases
By Kevin Lee
For the first time in six years, patent holders have become less willing to pursue infringement complaints in federal court, a...
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Suit by retired NFL players against video game maker to move ahead
By John Roemer
Former pro football players scored Tuesday in their effort to sue a video game maker for unauthorized and unpaid use of their ...
Yolo County Judge Kathleen White calls on her experience as a parent when handling disputes.
Joanne Motoike connects with parties despite the high intensity of her arraignment assignment.
On July 8, 2014, Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1659, which sets a uniform briefing schedule for post-trial motions: mo...
Riding the wave of paid sick leave legislation across the U.S., Gov. Jerry Brown signed the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Famili...
A new law effective as of January 2015 is aimed at stemming the tide of child abuse cases that have arisen in recent years. As...
Lawmakers, justices and other Capitol dignitaries flooded the Stanley Mosk Library and Courts Building in Sacramento Monday af...
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Silicon Graphics International Corp. Milpitas Size of le...
Prior to Assembly Bill 802's passage, information from California's large-scale providers of private arbitration services was ...