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Judicial Profile


Soussan G. Bruguera

Aug. 1, 2012
By Ciaran Mc Evoy

Judge


Government


Court reserves on the chopping block

Aug. 1, 2012
By Saul Sugarman

Superior courts have a better idea of just how deep the state may go in slashing their budgets after a meeting Friday of the...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Dealmakers

Jul. 31, 2012
By Andrew Mcintyre

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


Litigation


Los Angeles litigator James W. Spertus secured a $300 million judgment against Iran last week for the grandson of an assassina...


Corporate Counsel


Shannon G. Dwyer

Jul. 31, 2012
By David Mc Afee

Senior Vice President and General Counsel for St. Joseph Health System Orange ...


Technology & Science


My iPhone Odyssey

Jul. 31, 2012
By Ben Armisteadn

This past year I parted ways with my trusty Blackberry and welcomed Siri into my life. By Paul R. Kiesel of Kiesel Boucher &am...


Litigation


Trial courts continue to receive very inconsistent direction regarding the proper interpretation and application of the Federa...


Perspective


On interpreting the Constitution

Jul. 31, 2012
By Seena Nikravann

To "expound" means to set forth and teach; to interpret; to comment upon. It does not mean to "expand." By Sarah P. Condor-Fis...


Litigation


Local drugmaker McKesson Corp. will pay $151 to California and 28 other states to settle allegations that the pharmaceutical g...


Intellectual Property


As the trial in the epic patent showdown between Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. opens today in San Jose federal c...


Commercial Law


As fee disputes between TV show owners and distributors cause screens across the country to go dark more frequently, lawmakers...


Corporate


Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP advised Apple Inc. in a recent $356 million acquisition of Florida-based digital security compa...


California Courts of Appeal


The daughter of a man who died of penile cancer after being refused treatment by the state Department of Corrections and Rehab...


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


Arguments canceled in same-sex marriage case

Jul. 31, 2012
By John Roemer

As foes of the federal law banning same-sex marriage seek to speed its demise, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday...


Judges and Judiciary


Retired judge named new AOC director

Jul. 31, 2012
By Paul Jones

The Judicial Council on Friday announced the appointment of retired Shasta County Superior Court Judge Steve Jahr as the new...


Firm Watch


On the Move

Jul. 30, 2012
By Ryne Hodkowski

San Francisco-based Practice Fusion Inc., an electronic medical records company, named Riyad A. Omar as its first general coun...


Discipline


Disciplinary Actions

Jul. 30, 2012
By Seena Nikravan

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


Judicial Profile


Victor B. Kenton

Jul. 30, 2012
By Pat Alston

Judge Victor Kenton knew how to relate to his future criminal clients; his father was a warden.


Judicial Profile


Teri F. Schwartz

Jul. 30, 2012
By Pat Alston

Judge Teri Schwartz dabbled in acting and politics before settling on a career in criminal law.


Law Practice


California lawyers have advised London organizers, handled arbitrations for the Court of Arbitration for Sport and represented...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


It's surprising how many times I encounter clients in mediation who have no clue about the process and are completely unprepar...


Perspective


Mediation is the message

Jul. 28, 2012
By Ben Armisteadn

Regardless of where the fault lies, if ever there was an argument for mediation, then surely the McCourt case must have been a...


The term "Grandfather Clause" has been applied to laws that allow application of an old rule to an existing situation, while a...


Perspective


Navigating the 'guideposts'

Jul. 28, 2012
By Ben Armisteadn

A defendant's wealth has always been an essential consideration in imposing punitive damages under California law. By James L....


In light of recent court decisions, mergers & acquisitions lawyers need to take a closer look at their confidentiality agr...


Community News


LA legal organizations return the service

Jul. 28, 2012
By Caitlin Johnson

Attorneys from 19 legal organizations from the nonprofit, private and government sector came together on July 20 in downtown L...


Community News


Nossaman LLP discusses the future of the coast

Jul. 28, 2012
By Caitlin Johnson

Nossaman LLP hosted the seminar “California Coastal Commission 2012: A New Era in Coastal Planning and Permitting” on June 12 ...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


Alice D. Sullivan

Jul. 28, 2012
By Pat Broderick

In 2007, Alice D. Sullivan was sole arbitrator in a dispute between an international concert producer and then- "king of pop" ...


Government


Legislation irks state’s public defenders

Jul. 28, 2012
By Henry Meier

A fight has erupted over a state Assembly bill that would alter a nearly century-old law that governs who can be appointed Los...


Entertainment & Sports


After the deadly shooting at a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" last week, Warner Bros. pulled premieres around t...