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California Supreme Court


Feb. 15, 2012
By Laura Ernden

The state Supreme Court on Wednesday breathed new life into antitrust claims against pharmaceutical companies over so-called "...


Top Verdicts



Judicial Profile


Tara C. Reilly

Feb. 15, 2012
By Brian Sumersn

Judge Tara Reilly helps splitting families work through their dissolutions by quelling emotions.


Letter to the Editor


A reader comments on "Same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional." ...


Perspective


In the current job market, we need to pull together to help our veterans. By Cheryl D. Orr, Heather M. Sager and Ayse Kuzucuog...


Intellectual Property


Does the public really need all this fuss over red-soled shoes? By David Welkowitz of Whittier Law School ...


Obituaries


Julian O. von Kalinowski

Feb. 15, 2012
By Connie Lopez

1916-2012 ...


Government


Vote on circuit court nominee to go forward

Feb. 15, 2012
By Robert Iafolla

Republican resistance to allowing a confirmation vote for an appeals court nominee collapsed in a crucial Senate vote Monday, ...


Litigation


Former McAfee GC settles suit against company

Feb. 15, 2012
By Jill Redhage

Former McAfee Inc. General Counsel Kent H. Roberts has settled a defamation and malicious prosecution lawsuit he filed against...


Government


Municipalities angry over FCC move

Feb. 15, 2012
By Ben Adlin

The Federal Communications Commission's efforts to improve access to high-speed Internet are raising the ire of municipal advo...


Labor/Employment


The Department of Labor will impose more stringent requirements on some companies who import seasonal labor, but California im...


Solo and Small Firms


Betty Shumener, Robert Odson and Henry Oh cited reasons for leaving as a desire to have their own practice and the increasing ...


Perspective


The 'Gingrinch’ who stole decency

Feb. 15, 2012
By Michael Leen

Illegal immigration is a serious issue that deserves genuine reform. By Bruce J. Einhorn of Pepperdine University School of La...


Litigation


The 1st District addresses the use of representative sampling and restrictions on trial testimony. By Barbara Cotter of Cook B...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Regulators in the U.S. and Europe approved Google Inc.'s acquisition of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. and its collection of ...


Government


Retiring SEC chief in LA saw dramatic tenure

Feb. 15, 2012
By Gabe Friedmann

The Securities and Exchange Commission's top lawyer in Southern California is stepping down, launching what is likely to be a ...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Dealmakers

Feb. 14, 2012
By Robert Pierce

A roundup of recent M&A and financing activity and the lawyers involved.


Judicial Profile


Kenneth J. Medel

Feb. 14, 2012
By Pat Broderick

Judge Kenneth Medel has thrived tackling single-minded pursuits, of which judging is the latest.


Entertainment & Sports


New YouTube channels lineup is frontier

Feb. 14, 2012
By Erica E. Phillips

YouTube's new lineup of original channels looks a lot like cable television, but lawyers who papered the deals said the web-ba...


Corporate Counsel


Sayed Darwish

Feb. 14, 2012
By Kevin Lee

Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Office, General Counsel and Secretary Pleasanton ...


Perspective


Judge allows four claims to move forward in the ACLU's class action against the state of California. By Sloan Simmons and Tom ...


Perspective


An appellate court ruling raises concerns for all guarantors of so-called "non-recourse" secured loan product. By Brian S. Wei...


Whenever you choose to file, always consider when your returns are safe from audit. ...


Perspective


A company sues its former employee over a Twitter account, claiming that each follower is worth $2.50 per month. By Erik S. Sy...