Occasionally we all want to start over and try again, but can you ever really go back? ...
The job of counsel is to advise their respective clients as to both liability and potential damages. But without the benefit o...
Solo and Small Firms
Firm has spent decades fighting for prison reform
By Hamed Aleazizn
With just a dozen attorneys, the Prison Law Office has arguably done more to change state prison policies than any other firm ...
California Supreme Court
Court rules for trustee who accidentally sold home for less than a tenth of intended price
By Emily Green
The state Supreme Court gave a reprieve Thursday to a trustee whose mistake led to a foreclosed home being sold at auction for...
James Spaltro has an interesting history as a rock performer and in a top secret military program during the Vietnam War. Now,...
Judges and Judiciary
Commission approves news rules for investigating judges
By Paul Jones
Judges will get more protection in investigations under new rules adopted by the Commission on Judicial Performance, but the C...
Government
Lawyers analyze Justice Department's subpoena of AP phone records
By Henry Meier
The Justice Department's surreptitious look at Associated Press phone records in an effort to identify an alleged national sec...
The Anti-Defamation League Centennial Entertainment Industry Dinner was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on May 8. ...
On May 10, the Association of Corporate Counsel Southern California Chapter hosted its 18th Annual Gala Dinner and Pro Bono Si...
Entertainment & Sports
Pre-litigation demand letter in 2nd District spotlight
By Ryne Hodkowski
Pre-litigation demand letters were under the microscope Thursday in the 2nd District Court of Appeal, as a panel of state cour...
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP hired Jung Son as a corporate partner for its Palo Alto office, the firm announced...
Zoning, Planning and Use
Lawyer helped clear path for locals to ban pot dispensaries
By Katie Lucia
Since Jeffrey V. Dunn helped convince the state Supreme Court to uphold Riverside's ban on marijuana dispensaries, other local...
State Bar & Bar Associations
State Bar may try to raise dues to reimburse clients cheated by their lawyers
By Saul Sugarman
Lawyers may soon have to pay $40 more in annual State Bar dues thanks to their unscrupulous colleagues. ...
Perspective
Court rules insurer may hold policyholder's attorney-client privilege
By Ben Armisteadn
The appellate court focused on the question, "Who can waive the privilege on behalf of a dissolved corporation with no officer...
Labor/Employment
Judge allows labor law claims to proceed against Wal-Mart
By Laura Hautalan
A federal court Thursday said Wal-Mart Stores Inc. can be held liable when its contractors violate labor laws, in an unprecede...
The Daily Journal hosted a reception in Beverly Hills on May 8 for California's leading women lawyers. Joanne Lichtman, of Bak...
A roundup of recent mergers and acquisitions and financing activity and the lawyers involved.
Law Practice
Small firms increasingly squeezing their midsize counterparts
By Alexandra Schwappach
In the past, midsize firms usually only had to watch for competition in one direction - up to big firms. But a new trend is fo...
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for CoreLogic Inc. Irvine ...
The state Legislature has recognized the right that a child's voice be heard in family law matters. By Aaron Dishon and Chandr...
If the decision did not announce a new rule of law, it surely explained the law in a groundbreaking manner. By Scott L. Henges...
Insurance
Negligent supervision likely not a covered 'occurrence' in California
By Ben Armisteadn
Although there are published federal cases finding that such claims constitute an "occurrence," there is no support for that t...
Kelly M. O'Haire filed a retaliation lawsuit against Chief of Police Greg Suhr and the city and County of San Francisco Wednes...
Judges and Judiciary
After long confirmation battle, Orrick confirmed to federal bench
By Hadley Robinson
William H. Orrick III was confirmed to the federal bench in the Northern District of California after a 56-41 vote on the Sena...
Law Practice
Managing partners survey predicts slow growth in demand and profits
By Joshua Seboldn
A new report indicates that managing partners are less confident about their profits and revenues for the coming year than in ...
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Ex-Mexican soldier seeking asylum gets reprieve
By Chase Scheinbaum
Man allegedly targeted by Los Zetas cartel to get another hearing on his petition for political asylum to the Board of Immigra...
California Courts of Appeal
Appellate court again limits lawyers' ability to avoid fiduciary duty suits
By Emily Green
The 5th District Court of Appeal, in keeping with an emerging trend among California appellate courts, ruled Wednesday that la...
Public Interest
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley selects new executive director
By Joshua Seboldn
The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley named Alison Brunner its executive director Wednesday. ...
Labor/Employment
Judge rules that SF company's arbitration agreement with workers violated state contract law and cannot be enforced
By Laura Hautalan
A San Francisco County Superior Court judge is expected to sign an order denying venture capital fund CMEA Development Company...
Litigation
Federal judge reinstates $203 million judgment against Wells Fargo for overdraft fees
By John Roemer
A federal judge reinstated a $203 million judgment against Wells Fargo Bank N.A. in a consumer class action over claims the ba...