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Community News


Gibson Dunn hosts diversity reception

Jun. 30, 2012
By Ryne Hodkowski

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP hosted a diversity networking reception June 20 at the City Club in Los Angeles. The event fea...


Community News


The Los Angeles County Bar Association swore in its 2012-13 officers, Board of Trustees and barristers officers on June 14 at ...


Litigation


A proposed settlement between Facebook and a potential class of users suing over the use of their names and likenesses has dra...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


An upcoming change in rules at San Francisco County Superior Court marks a significant shift in how the court addresses altern...


Community News


Perfect Pitch

Jun. 30, 2012
By Ryne Hodkowski

The lawyers and business advisors behind the record-breaking sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers gathered Wednesday to discuss the...


Commercial Law


Mechanics' lien law changes go into effect

Jun. 30, 2012
By Ameera Buttn

An overhaul of the California law that protects laborers and contractors from bosses and clients who fail to pay them goes int...


California Supreme Court


School districts can't be forced to arbitrate disputes if an arbitration clause conflicts with California's education code, th...


Corporate


The lawyers and business advisors behind the record-breaking sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers gathered Wednesday to discuss the...


Community News


The Beverly Hills Bar Association feted its 80th anniversary Wednesday with a party at the Beverly Canon Gardens. Los Angeles...


Litigation


TFT price-fixing trial draws to a close

Jun. 30, 2012
By Saul Sugarman

In closing statements Thursday in a rare civil price-fixing trial, attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendant Toshiba Corp. st...


Firm Profile


Wagner & Pelayes

Jun. 30, 2012
By Ben Adlin

When a local government official picks up the phone to dial Wagner & Pelayes LLP, they're not calling just a legal advisor...


Community News


Lambda Legal holds 20th annual Liberty Awards

Jun. 30, 2012
By Ryne Hodkowski

Lambda Legal held its 20th Annual West Coast Liberty Awards on June 14 at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. The e...


Judges and Judiciary


California judges were disciplined less frequently during the years from 2000 to 2009 than in the previous decade, according t...


Corporate


NBCUniversal Television appoints new GC

Jun. 30, 2012
By David Mc Afee

NBCUniversal Television Entertainment has appointed a new executive vice president and general counsel, the company announced ...


Mergers & Acquisitions


A team of Cooley LLP lawyers assisted Institutional Venture Partners in closing a new $1 billion fund on Thursday, the largest...


U.S. Supreme Court


Declining to rule on an important consumer rights question, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed an appeal, leaving un...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


Michael J. Loeb

Jun. 30, 2012
By Susan Mcraen

JAMS neutral with 30 years experience as a labor and employment specialist brings proactive approach to case resolution. ...


After years of delay, officials hope to give the construction of a new federal courthouse in Los Angeles a shot in the arm und...


U.S. Supreme Court


Health care decision boon for lawyers

Jun. 30, 2012
By Hannah Mitchelln

California lawyers expect an influx of business from clients who need help complying with or getting care through the newly up...


Appellate Practice


Friends of the court are busier than ever, according to statistics and attorneys who make a living penning amicus briefs. A ke...


Corporate Counsel


Hirohisa Tachibana

Jun. 29, 2012
By David Mc Afee

General Counsel Capcom U.S.A. Inc. (San Mateo) ...


Bankruptcy


Absolute priority in individual Chapter 11 cases

Jun. 29, 2012
By Ben Armisteadn

Courts are divided on whether to apply the Absolute Priority Rule in individual Chapter 11 cases. By Richard J. Reynolds of Tu...


Perspective


No matter how you spin it, SB 491 and Concepcion do not fit together. By Kim Stone of the Civil Justice Association of ...


Perspective


Title IX turns 40 years old

Jun. 29, 2012
By Ben Armisteadn

The landmark legislation has reached a milestone, yet is still facing challenges. By Jenny Goodman of Sullivan Hill Lewin Rez ...


U.S. Supreme Court


Supreme disapproval of Obama administration

Jun. 29, 2012
By Michael Leen

When he is a party in a Supreme Court case, the solicitor general wins nearly 70 percent of the time. This term, that number l...


Litigation


With the statewide ban on foie gras just days away, a lawsuit in Los Angeles federal court hopes to extend the prohibition nat...


Judges and Judiciary


Incoming presiding judge faces challenges

Jun. 29, 2012
By Saul Sugarman

Following her Tuesday victory in a rare contested election for presiding judge, San Francisco County Superior Court Judge Cyn...


Government


Mortgage bills head to floor votes

Jun. 29, 2012
By Paul Jones

Key parts of the so-called Homeowner Bill of Rights passed a special joint conference committee on Wednesday by a 4-1 vote wit...


Hot Topic



Law Practice


Southwestern dean joining UCI faculty

Jun. 29, 2012
By Don Debenedictisn

Bryant G. Garth, the outgoing dean of Southwestern University Law School and a leading researcher of the legal profession, wil...