Intellectual Property
18th century concept meets DVRs, sex tapes and the Internet
By Ben Armisteadn
By Ken Basin ...
During litigation, parties often enter into agreements that restrict the use of information designated "confidential" - but th...
Since the film focuses on Lincoln's effort to end slavery by pushing the 13th Amendment through a sharply divided Congress, th...
Although the U.S. Supreme Court's docket is light on First Amendment cases this term, 2013 may well bring important developmen...
Intellectual Property
Sony, Nokia team up to beat Apple in patent trial
By Rachel Swan
In a sign that large corporations are aggressively pursuing patent claims against rivals, a licensing entity created by Nokia ...
A San Diego defense attorney returned to court Friday, despite being attacked with a razor the day before, allegedly by a cli...
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC represented NetApp Inc. and Autodesk Inc. in their respective note offerings of $1 bi...
Government
Former IndyMac CEO settles FDIC civil claim, will leave financial industry
By Ben Adlin
Michael W. Perry, the former CEO of now-defunct IndyMac Bank FSB, has agreed to leave the financial industry permanently and p...
Judges and Judiciary
Judicial Council maps strategy to preserve court funding
By Hannah Mitchelln
Saving courts' reserves and pushing for better funding will be the judicial branch's No. 1 priority this coming year. ...
Assistant Presiding Judge Winifred Y. Smith is eager to tackle issues facing the court system.
Here are summaries of lawyer disciplinary actions taken recently by the state Supreme Court or the Bar court, listing attorney...
San Diego Superior Court Judge Luis R. Vargas has joined the district attorney's office, effective in January. He is schedule...
A son of immigrants, Judge Angel Bermudez takes keen interest in 1959 Cuban Revolution
Judge Lawrence Karlton might seem gruff to some, but most realize it's high standards at play.
Government
In big year for collections, California U.S. attorney's offices snag $765 million
By Hadley Robinson
In a banner year for collections by federal prosecutors, the four U.S. attorney's offices in California reaped nearly $765 mil...
Law Practice
Women associate ranks decline for third year in a row
By Alexandra Schwappach
While the overall representation of women and minority partners in law firms was up slightly over the past year, women associa...
Perspective
'Court Modernization Council' could relieve budget pressure
By Ben Armisteadn
Recent reports indicate that as many as 10 courthouses in the county may close by next summer, as the court system must cut it...
It is that time of year again where ample opportunities exist to build or blow up client and family relations. Can you avoid t...
Earn MCLE: The objective of this article and self-study test is to familiarize readers with the meaning of "action on the cont...
LeRoy Simmons might not consider himself famous, but the retired judge turned mediator has been involved in two cases made int...
Government
Sacramento, Fresno among new courthouse projects facing suspension
By Hannah Mitchelln
Judges with the state judicial branch's working group on new courthouse construction voted Thursday to recommend that four new...
On Dec. 5, more than 120 lawyers and judges celebrated the start of the holiday season at the Women Lawyers Association of Los...
The Commission on Judicial Performance publicly admonished Judge Derek G. Johnson for suggesting a rape victim should have fo...
Environmental
Walgreen pays $16.57 million to settle waste dumping lawsuit
By Fiona Smith
Walgreen Co. agreed Thursday to pay $16.57 million to settle a case in which 43 counties throughout the state accused the phar...
An untested program that fails at the outset would overwhelm the DTSC and impacted parties and would undoubtedly do extensive ...
The Youth Law Center honored five individuals with the "Loren Warboys Unsung Hero" award on Dec. 3 in a ceremony and reception...
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP and Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP were crowned champions at the conclusio...
Community News
SDCBA installs 2013 board of directors at annual holiday reception
By Caitlin Johnson
On Dec. 7, the San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA) hosted "Stepping Up to the Bar," its annual holiday reception and inst...
Community News
Inner City Law Center celebrates the holidays with clients and their families
By Caitlin Johnson
Inner City Law Center hosted a holiday celebration for clients and their family members, which included over 100 children. The...
Dedication to Asian clients and businesses comes naturally to Margolis & Tisman LLP. Two of the firm's 14 attorneys are b...