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Perspective


Did America's killing of Osama bin Laden send the wrong message to the international community? By Joseph F. C. DiMento of UCI...


Corporate Counsel


John L.G. Whittle

May 11, 2011
By Jill Redhage

Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Fortinet Inc. Sunnyvale ...


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


Homebuyers Seek to Sue Developers

May 11, 2011
By Laura Ernden

California homebuyers who got squeezed in the collapse of the housing market might get a second chance to blame developers for...


Criminal


Count Dismissed as FCPA Case Goes to Jury

May 11, 2011
By Gabe Friedmann

Federal prosecutors faced renewed criticism Monday for their handling of a closely watched foreign bribery trial as the judge ...


Litigation


Quest Diagnostics Agrees To Record Qui Tam Deal

May 11, 2011
By Amy Yarbroughn

Quest Diagnostics Inc., the state's largest diagnostic testing laboratory, has agreed to pay $241 million to settle claims it ...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Deal Makers

May 10, 2011
By Robert Pierce

Latham & Watkins LLP advised sports apparel company Volcom Inc. on its $607.5 million acquisition by French holding compan...


Law Practice


Wilson Sonsini Looks to Next 50 Years

May 10, 2011
By Jill Redhage

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC turned 50 this year - it was founded in 1961 as McCloskey, Wilson & Mosher - and i...


Corporate Counsel


Taking TV on the Road

May 10, 2011
By Mandy Jacksonn

Chief business officer, general counsel and senior vice president for PacketVideo Corp. San Diego ...


Obituaries


Thomas G. Nelson

May 10, 2011
By Laura Ernden

1936-2011 ...


Litigation


MGA Asks for More Bratz Damages

May 10, 2011
By Jason W. Armstrong

Bratz manufacturer MGA Entertainment Inc., which persuaded a jury last month to hit Mattel Inc. with an $88 million judgment i...


Labor/Employment


The government declares war on retirement fiduciaries who violate the law. By David McFarlane of Snell & Wilmer LLP and Sa...


Law Practice


Legal Jobs Rise in April

May 10, 2011
By Ben Adlin

The legal services sector added 1,500 jobs in April, according to the U.S. Labor Department. The largest increase since Septem...


Perspective


The imbalance of power in favor of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in administrative law courts is shockingly cons...


Insurance


Fight Over Farmers Settlement Continues

May 10, 2011
By Ciaran Mc Evoy

Farmers Group Inc. is trying to block a consumer rights group from conducting unusual post-settlement discovery in connection ...


Criminal


Foreign Bribery Case Goes to the Jury

May 10, 2011
By Gabe Friedmann

Closing arguments in one of the most significant federal criminal trials to date involving the FCPA ended the four-week trial ...


Law Practice


State Bar Considers Discipline Alerts

May 10, 2011
By Don Debenedictisn

The State Bar may post warnings on its webpage against lawyers facing discipline charges involving mortgage modification. ...


Don't drive blind. Know your firm's financial reporting practices. By Edwin B. Reeser and James B. Hunt ...


Judicial Profile


Catherine E. Bauer

May 10, 2011
By Don Debenedictisn

Bankruptcy Judge Catherine E. Bauer combines empathy from watching relatives endure bankruptcy with her experience working for...


Discipline


Discipline

May 9, 2011
By Eb Richardsonn

Disciplinary actions.


Law Practice


On the Move

May 9, 2011
By Ben Adlin

Seven attorneys from Los Angeles boutique Reeder Lu LLP have joined the Century City office of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ci...


Technology & Science


Biotechs Await Ruling on Gene Patents

May 7, 2011
By Mandy Jacksonn

Companies that develop everything from drugs to biofuels to new crops are on the edge of their seats waiting for a decision in...


ADR Provider


James L. Warren

May 7, 2011
By Susan Mcraen

Former San Francisco County Judge James L. Warren's reputation for independence and a "mavericky" style serves him well as a n...


Judicial Profile


Arthur A. Wick

May 7, 2011
By Rebecca Beyer

Judge Arthur A. Wick worked on his town's independence - in his spare time.


Loyola Law School hosted its 5th annual Fidler Institute on Criminal Justice on April 8 at its downtown Los Angeles campus. Di...


Community News


The California Women Lawyers hosted its 3rd annual conference, titled “Building a Fulfilling Career: Lessons for Success” on A...


Law Practice


Lawyer Surrenders License for Theft from Clients

May 7, 2011
By Don Debenedictisn

A probate lawyer who advertised that she wouldn't steal from clients but then did just the opposite has agreed to give up prac...


Judges and Judiciary


Chen to Get Senate Vote

May 7, 2011
By Robert Iafolla

The Senate agreed Thursday to vote on the confirmation of U.S. Magistrate Judge Edward M. Chen to be a district court judge in...


Books


Using the Law to Change Gendered Realities

May 7, 2011
By Alexander Phersonn

The history of women's legal rights is more complex and multi-dimensional than is often reported. By Tracy A. Thomas of The Un...


Solo and Small Firms


Tragic Accident Changes Firm's Approach

May 7, 2011
By Susan Mcraen

A surfing accident that left Bruce J. Lurie, founder and major rainmaker of Lurie, Zepeda, Schmalz & Hogan PC, severely di...


California Supreme Court


Challenge to Plastic Bag Ban on the Ropes

May 7, 2011
By Laura Ernden

The state Supreme Court on Wednesday sharply questioned an attorney with ties to the plastics industry about whether his group...