The law has been shifting away from an objective standard for many years. By Joseph Sorrentino ...
Richard Jaffe's "Quest for Justice" is provides powerful insight for observers of and participants in America's criminal justi...
Health Care & Hospital Law
While partisan politics lay siege to the ACA, change takes hold
By Ben Armisteadn
Lines in the health care struggle are not clearly drawn, and as a result, each faction is forced to pay a price. By Craig B. G...
If such a law is to be enacted, I hope Congress makes it clear that its application is very narrow. By Joel Drum ...
Tiny patent boutique maintains global footprint by quickly marshaling contract lawyers when need arises ...
Government
Deal for Golden Gate bridge project closes
By Jason Armstrong & Sean Windle
A $1.1 billion financing deal to improve access to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco - California's first public-private...
The union proposed to have its members work for free one day per month if the court would call off some layoffs set for today....
California's film tax credit program has propped up entertainment spending and jobs in the state, but its credit pool is still...
K&L Gates hired partners Ellen L. Darling and Brendan M. Ford and three associates from Snell & Wilmer LLP for its Or...
Apple is encountering the same problem experienced by other technology company plaintiffs in intellectual property cases: New ...
Would-be foster parents prevailed in a Sacramento County Superior Court case against the California Department of Social Servi...
A lawsuit just tossed out of the Central District underscores the conflict between wind energy project developers that arises ...
In an unusual argument, a medical marijuana advocacy group today will try to convince a judge to overturn a county ordinance l...
G3 Holistic Inc. in Upland is embroiled in a state Supreme Court battle over a city ordinance banning medical marijuana shops....
Local government agencies fighting off environmental lawsuits won a victory Thursday from the state Supreme Court, which ruled...
Jelly Belly Candy Co., the Fairfield-based manufacturer of jelly beans and other sweets and novelties, announced Tuesday the a...
Jeff Solomon Vice President of Hockey Operations and Legal Affairs Los Angeles Kings ...
Letter to the Editor
Drawing unsupported conclusions from political labels
By Michael Leen
Calling foul on coverage of the 9th Circuit's denial of en banc review of the Prop. 8 case. By Alison Regan ...
Following the dissolution of New York law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, former Dewey partner Henry C. Bunsow has accused sever...
The 9th Circuit recently determined that the FDCA prevents Pom from bringing a Lanham Act claim against Coca-Cola. By James Ka...
Companies should ensure that they know the legal and financial risks before attempting to raise capital through crowdfunding. ...
Mergers & Acquisitions
Sheppard Mullin advises on water industry sale
By Andrew Mc Intyre
Global pump manufacturer Grundfos is adding ultraviolet technology to its bucket of water disinfection tools. ...
In Bowers, the court determined that sophisticated parties are capable of enforcing binding mediation awards. By Steven...
Litigation
Judge considering schools' arguments in job placement data case
By Saul Sugarman
Attorneys for two law schools persuaded a San Francisco County Superior Court judge on Wednesday to reconsider a tentative rul...
A legal fight involving California's electric vehicle charging infrastructure is moving forward rapidly, with New Jersey-base...
Intellectual Property
Threading the needle: divided infringement and patentable subject matter
By Michael Leen
Drafting claims to avoid divided infringement can raise questions about the patentability of your subject matter. By Michelle ...