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Law Practice


A Lawyer’s Guide to Financial Security

Feb. 10, 2011
By Karen Natividadn

Financial planning tips to help lawyers navigate through cash flow demands. By Patrick McCabe of Morrison & Foerster and K...


Technology & Science


New laws such as the "Red Flag Rules" and "Do Not Track" provide consumers with more privacy protection. By Diane L. Becker of...


Top Firms


The Little Land Use Firm That Could

Feb. 10, 2011
By Susan Mcraen

Lawyers at Armbruster Goldsmith & Devac LLP are used to working on eye-catching projects, such as the Hollywood & Vine...


Law Practice


Three Leave Wilson Sonsini

Feb. 10, 2011
By Sara Randazzon

Arnold & Porter LLP picked up three intellectual property litigators from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC, led by ...


Over the past year, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP's real estate, land-use and environmental group has led the figh...


Intellectual Property


Lawsuit Over Blue Jeans Logo Restored

Feb. 10, 2011
By Craig Andersonn

Owners of famous trademarks got some good news from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which revived Levi Strauss & Co...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


Runaway attorney fees hinder settlement in landlord-tenant habitability cases. By Malcolm Sher. ...


Top Firms


Vying for the Best In Intellectual Property

Feb. 10, 2011
By Sara Randazzon

In a market crowded with intellectual property attorneys, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP's intellectual property gr...


Government


Audit Faults Courts Computer System

Feb. 10, 2011
By Emily Green

A state auditor has found key problems in the state judiciary's computer technology initiative. ...


Litigation


High Court Leaning Against Big Rigs

Feb. 10, 2011
By Laura Ernden

The state Supreme Court appeared ready to rule Tuesday that truck drivers parked on the shoulder can be held liable when anoth...


Perspective


Kaplan Gets Tested

Feb. 10, 2011
By Alexander Phersonn

Can checking a job applicant's credit history exert a "disparate impact" on certain types of people? By D. Gregory Valenza of ...


Litigation


Patton Boggs Sues Gibson Dunn in Chevron Case

Feb. 10, 2011
By Rebecca Beyer

Patton Boggs LLP and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher have taken aim at each other in litigation related to an environmental case a...


Top Firms


Creating a 'Lateral Float’ to Success

Feb. 10, 2011
By Sara Randazzon

For the past decade, Guy N. Halgren has perfected a process he calls "the tour." ...


Top Firms


Writing the Book on Privacy for a New Era

Feb. 10, 2011
By Erica E. Phillips

One day, it was all there. The movie you just rented from Blockbuster.com, the comment your best friend made on Amazon, and yo...


Intellectual Property


MGA CEO Testifies at Bratz Trial

Feb. 10, 2011
By Michael Gottliebn

Isaac Larian, head of the toy company that made $1 billion from the Bratz doll line, denied Tuesday that he know that the man ...


Top Firms


The charts and a look at what they mean for California law firms. ...


Criminal


ACLU Says Guards Beat Inmate

Feb. 10, 2011
By Brandon Ortiz

A jails monitor with the ACLU of Southern California said she saw guards at the Twin Towers jail in downtown Los Angeles beat ...


Criminal


Hard-nose pressure tactics used by Northern District prosecutors against criminal defendants got the OK in two recent decision...


Litigation


SF Asbestos Department Clearing Backlog

Feb. 10, 2011
By Amy Yarbroughn

One year after it was launched, San Francisco County Superior Court's asbestos department seems to be making serious headway. ...


Personal Injury & Torts


NASA Report Could Boost Toyota Defense

Feb. 10, 2011
By Gabe Friedmann

NASA researchers issued a report Tuesday that raises fresh questions about the lawsuits against Toyota Motor Corp. that allege...


Top Firms


Editors' Note

Feb. 9, 2011
By Richard Barkinskiydjn

A note from the editors at the Daily Journal.


Criminal


Volunteer Lawyers Flock to Agencies

Feb. 9, 2011
By Emily Green

District attorneys and city attorneys in California have found out-of-work lawyers are a good (and free) source to make up for...


Corporate Counsel


David B. Olson

Feb. 9, 2011
By Gabe Friedmann

General Counsel for Gehry Partners LLP, Los Angeles ...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


Has Mediation Been Hijacked?

Feb. 9, 2011
By Karen Natividadn

The state Supreme Court appears to have overlooked the practicalities of mediation. By Nancy Neal Yeend and Stephen Gizzi of G...


Perspective


Early 998 Offers: Wicked Weapon or Wise Tactic?

Feb. 9, 2011
By Alexander Phersonn

The validity of a 998 settlement offer, served along with the complaint, is in question. By Gary A. Watt of Archer Norris. ...


Law Practice


Bingham Hires Malpractice Defense

Feb. 9, 2011
By Erica E. Phillips

Facing a possible legal malpractice lawsuit from former client, Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, Bingham McCutchen LLP has retaine...


Corporate


Cars in Reverse: Do It for the Kids

Feb. 9, 2011
By Alexander Phersonn

Children under five make up 44 percent of all car backup deaths and injuries. Is there a remedy in sight? By Jonathan Michaels...


Perspective


Overcome everyday stressors by learning the tools necessary for survival. By Judith Gordon of Buchalter Nemer. ...


Government


Attorney Snared in Ponzi Scheme

Feb. 9, 2011
By Gabe Friedmann

The Securities and Exchange Commission charged a Gardena attorney on Monday with aiding two other California residents in a "p...


Law Practice


On the Restructuring of the State Bar

Feb. 9, 2011
By Alexander Phersonn

What is the value of having lawyers on the State Bar's governing board? By Robert C. Fellmeth of the University of San Diego S...