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State Bar & Bar Associations


Stephanie P. Skaff outlined several volunteer and community-focused initiatives she plans to roll out during her yearlong pres...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


Ryul Kim

Jan. 4, 2014
By Omar Shamout

An Irvine neutral uses his knowledge of both Korean and American law, language and customs to tailor his specialized mediation...


Entertainment & Sports


LA targets maker of online gambling machines

Jan. 4, 2014
By Omar Shamout

City Attorney Michael N. Feuer filed suit Thursday against a major national developer of so-called "Sweepstakes Gaming Devices...


Solo and Small Firms


Owen, Wickersham & Erickson PC has the distinction of being one of the oldest intellectual property boutiques in San Franc...


Jeffrey S. Burum, a defendant in a San Bernardino County corruption case, recently filed a motion arguing the federal probe in...


California Supreme Court


The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a new state law removed all remaining obstacles for Sergio Garcia and other i...


Corporate


Dealmakers

Jan. 3, 2014
By Dominic Fracassan

A roundup of recent mergers and acquisitions and financing activity and the lawyers involved.


Discipline


Disciplinary Actions

Jan. 3, 2014
By Seena Nikravan

Here are summaries of lawyer disciplinary actions taken recently by the state Supreme Court or the Bar Court, listing attorney...


Corporate Counsel


Chris Stanley

Jan. 3, 2014
By Andrew Mc Intyre

General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Loring Ward Group Inc. San Jose ...


Law Practice


At least half a dozen new rankings have popped up in the last year to help guide students to particular law schools. Legal obs...


Perspective


Affluenza: too rich to know right from wrong

Jan. 3, 2014
By Ben Armisteadn

The sentence of a Texas teen who killed four people is just the latest attacked on individual responsibility. By Joseph Sorren...


Perspective


If you're thinking of going solo, here's what you should know. By Angelo DeSantis ...


Corporate


Los Angeles-based attorneys at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP helped the investment conglomerate acquire the pipeline flow div...


California Supreme Court


High court ruling could benefit independent pharmacies

Jan. 3, 2014
By Alexandra Schwappach

The state Supreme Court sided with several independent pharmacists who sued entities known as prescription benefit managers, c...


Intellectual Property


In its fight against claims by the University of California and a Texas-based licensing company, Google Inc. has retained Kaso...


Labor/Employment


High court may weigh in on 'suitable seating'

Jan. 3, 2014
By Laura Hautalan

Cases seek penalties for JPMorgan Chase Bank and CVS Pharmacy, alleging they did not provide cashiers or tellers with seated w...


There has been much discussion over the past several years about the decline in law school enrollment not only in California b...


A state law mandating that companies make environmentally friendly versions of everything from furniture to electronics will k...


Perspective


Can off-duty cops get hurt on the job?

Jan. 3, 2014
By Ben Armisteadn

The 3rd District is considering the question. By Scott Wm. Davenport ...


Real Estate/Development


Real Estate Deals

Jan. 2, 2014
By Omar Shamout

A roundup of this week's major real estate transactions, along with the attorneys involved.


Law Practice


For nearly 40 years, Ronald B. Schwartz has owned and operated Muldoon's Irish Pub while also running a successful plaintiff-s...


Letter to the Editor


Macaroni and Cheese

Jan. 1, 2014
By John Michael

Thomas V. Girardi of Girardi Keese in Los Angeles enjoys cooking up this creamy macaroni and cheese - the perfect addition to ...


Letter to the Editor


The Maestro

Jan. 1, 2014
By John Michael

Sarah K. Hwang, an associate at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, made this drink for Thanksgiving dinner with her family this year. ...


Judges and Judiciary


The Orange County Superior Court bench will see a substantial shakeup of assignments in 2014, including a new presiding and as...


Despite businesses' push to reform Prop 65 and lawyers' lobbying blitz to increase medical suit payouts, both sides came up s...


Labor/Employment


The decision says health insurance is not a constitutionally protected benefit for the employees like a pension is, based on t...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Corporate lawyers say 2013 was a satisfactory year for M&A activity, thanks in part to several positive macroeconomic tren...


Intellectual Property


Electronics maker has renewed its push for a permanent injunction on 23 older generation Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. smartpho...


Here is a list of California state and federal judges who were appointed or elected, or who retired or died in 2013. ...


Obituaries


Former Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Cynthia Rayvis, who spent about a dozen years on the bench after pursuing a law...