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In-House Counsel


Boundless Energy

Jun. 23, 2011
By Anna Scott

Daniel T. Judge BrightSource Energy Inc. ...


In-House Counsel


Demanding Space

Jun. 23, 2011
By Saul Sugarman

John W. Rakow Space Systems/Loral ...


In-House Counsel


The Right Fit

Jun. 23, 2011
By Jill Redhage

Eric Whitaker Tesla Motors Inc. ...


In-House Counsel


Relationship Oriented

Jun. 23, 2011
By Susan Mcraen

Michael B. CahillCity National Bank and City National Corp. ...


Reverse mergers are allowing unsophisticated, and sometimes fraudulent, companies sell securities to the public. By Marshall P...


Perspective


What Happens When Coworkers Simply Cannot Get Along?

Jun. 23, 2011
By Genevieve Knollen

Handle bickering coworkers with care and avoid liability as an employer. By Frances Rogers of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore ...


Perspective


Unmasking Judgments: Which Ones Are Final?

Jun. 23, 2011
By Karen Natividadn

The 2nd District provides helpful insight for identifying final judgments for purposes of appeal. By Wendy Cole Lascher of Fer...


Perspective


Settlements, which the court fails or refuses to find is entered into in good faith, can suffer nasty consequences under the r...


Perspective


California's independent redistricting commission is poised to map state and federal legislative districts. By Jessica A. Levi...


Judges and Judiciary


Alameda Judge Named to Federal Post

Jun. 23, 2011
By Robert Iafolla

Presiding Judge Trina Thompson of the Alameda County Juvenile Court will join the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and...


Litigation


Celebrity Chef and Lawyers Sued Over Restaurant

Jun. 23, 2011
By Sara Randazzon

Celebrity chef Tyler Florence and two law firms face a lawsuit over the formation of restaurant Wayfare Tavern in downtown San...


Public Interest


Former Latham Lawyer Finds New Calling

Jun. 23, 2011
By Zack Smithn

Amos Hartston traces his fascination with public-interest law to a class he took in college and has parlayed that interest int...


Government


Judiciary Mulls Possible Cuts

Jun. 23, 2011
By Emily Green

The judiciary escaped another financial hit after Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a budget that included $150 million in additional cu...


Large Firms


Like many bankruptcies, Heller Ehrman LLP's liquidation hasn't been snappy. But a small percent of its creditors - including a...


Litigation


In Monday's ruling in Wal-Mart v. Dukes, the U.S. Supreme Court left the door open for smaller, more targeted class actions. B...


Judicial Profile


John S. Somers

Jun. 23, 2011
By Pat Alston

Superior Court Judge Kern County (Bakersfield) ...


In-House Counsel


Contact Sport

Jun. 23, 2011
By Sara Randazzon

Erika F. RottenbergLinkedIn Corp. ...


In-House Counsel


In the DNA

Jun. 23, 2011
By Pat Broderick

Christian G. Cabou Illumina Inc. ...


In-House Counsel


In-House Counsel

Jun. 22, 2011
By STEPHEN LARSON

25 Leading General Counsel in California


In-House Counsel


Editor's Note

Jun. 22, 2011
By Nicole Vasdjn

Ask anyone in the legal industry - private firm lawyers, their clients or the many vendors that support them - and they agree ...


Corporate Counsel


Donald J. Rosenberg

Jun. 22, 2011
By Mandy Jacksonn

Executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for Qualcomm Inc. San Diego ...


Labor/Employment


Wal-Mart Class Action Blocked

Jun. 22, 2011
By Robert Iafolla

In a decision that shields employers from nationwide discrimination class actions, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked a lawsuit br...


Perspective


Reader comments on Shirish Gupta's article, "The 9th Circuit Calls Into Doubt the District Court's Mediation Confidentiality R...


Environmental


A Case of Mistaken Identity?

Jun. 22, 2011
By Karen Natividadn

Consensus that a 4th District case helps with greenhouse gas emissions analysis under CEQA is mistaken. By Michael P. Durkee a...


In the courtroom, laughter can tie all of the parties together, despite their drastically different circumstances. By Richard ...


When California voters went to the polls in 1978 to decide whether to reinstitute capital punishment, what were they thinking...


U.S. Supreme Court


Court Rules in Child Support Case

Jun. 22, 2011
By Robert Iafolla

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that the incarceration of South Carolina man for overdue child support payments violated h...


U.S. Supreme Court


Court Rules on Police Chief's Firing Claim

Jun. 22, 2011
By Robert Iafolla

A former Pennsylvania police chief cannot to sue the local government over an employment dispute on free-speech grounds, the U...


U.S. Supreme Court


Court to Consider Standing Question

Jun. 22, 2011
By Robert Iafolla

The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday that they will consider if plaintiffs who suffered no injury can sue under a law polic...


Litigation


Ruling Strengthens Tribes' Sovereignty

Jun. 22, 2011
By Jason W. Armstrong

In a closely watched case that legal observers said helps strengthen Indian tribal sovereignty, an appellate court established...