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Litigation


Lead Plaintiff Rejects HP Inkjet Deal

Jan. 14, 2011
By Gabe Friedmann

As plaintiffs' firm Kabateck Brown Kellner closes in on settling a years-long federal class action against Hewlett-Packard, on...


Litigation


San Diego Judge Assigned to Shooting Case

Jan. 14, 2011
By Susan Mcraen

U.S. District Judge Larry A. Burns in San Diego has been tapped to preside in federal court in Arizona over the case of Jared ...


Criminal


High Court Weighs Warrantless Searches

Jan. 14, 2011
By Robert Iafolla

The U.S. Supreme Court signaled Monday that it will allow police to create the emergency situations that permit them to enter ...


Corporate


Real Estate Movers & Dealmakers

Jan. 13, 2011
By Anna Scott

Littler Mendelson moved from the Sacramento suburbs to the city's downtown business district.


Perspective


Ethanol Still Ablaze

Jan. 13, 2011
By Karen Natividadn

What is corn ethanol's real impact on clean energy dependence and should the government stop subsidizing the ethanol industry?...


Tax expenditures are the overlooked source in reducing the federal deficit. By Katherine Pratt of Loyola Law School. ...


Litigation


Identifying a person's primary way of communication is an effective advocacy tool. By Matthew Schonbrun of the Los Angeles cit...


Insurance


Occurrence policies and claims made and reported policies carry different standards for professionals. By Michael Pollak of Po...


Criminal


The Problem With Public Child Dependency Proceedings

Jan. 13, 2011
By Alexander Phersonn

Opening child dependency courts to the public would expose abused children to harmful publicity. By William Wesley Patton of W...


Law Practice


Former Manatt Leader Joins Milken

Jan. 13, 2011
By Ben Adlin

Paul Irving, who held several leadership positions during his 25 years at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, is joining the Milken...


California Supreme Court


Chief Justice Makes First Appointment

Jan. 13, 2011
By Laura Ernden

Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye has made her first appointment to the Judicial Council ...


Government


California redevelopment agencies are threatening to sue state officials over Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to eliminate them un...


Judicial Profile


James Ware

Jan. 13, 2011
By John Roemer

Once caught in a career-threatening lie, James Ware survived to become the new Northern District chief judge


Intellectual Property


Broadcom, CSR Settle Patent Litigation

Jan. 13, 2011
By Craig Andersonn

Irvine-based Broadcom Corp. and British-based CSR plc and their subsidiaries have agreed to settle patent infringement complai...


Criminal


Clarke's Work Cut Out in Death Case

Jan. 13, 2011
By Susan Mcraen

Judy Clarke has a big challenge in trying to save Jared Lee Loughner from the death penalty. ...


Litigation


Appellate Ruling Protects Investment Advisers

Jan. 13, 2011
By Laura Ernden

A state appellate court ruling Tuesday protects investment advisers from being sued for rescission when a venture doesn't pan ...


Health Care & Hospital Law


Budget Cuts to Medi-Cal Risk Legal Battle

Jan. 13, 2011
By Emma Gallegosn

Although Gov. Jerry Brown has appealed to voters and lawmakers this week hoping to persuade them brazen budget cuts are virtua...


Law Practice


Survey Finds Lawyers Satisfied with Pay

Jan. 13, 2011
By Ben Adlin

Despite the market downturn, most California lawyers at law firms are satisfied with their compensation, according to a new st...


Labor/Employment


Job discrimination claims in the private sector reached an all-time high during the last fiscal year, according to a new gover...


Litigation


Jury Hits Dealership with Big Award

Jan. 13, 2011
By Jason W. Armstrong

A jury Tuesday hit a San Diego Ford dealership with a $14.5 million judgment for performing a shoddy tire repair that caused a...


Corporate


Schwab Settles SEC Charges

Jan. 13, 2011
By Rebecca Beyer

Two Charles Schwab Corp. subsidiaries have agreed to pay $119 million to settle civil charges related to the YieldPlus Fund's ...


Personal Injury & Torts


Firms Complain of Interloper in Bracelet Suits

Jan. 13, 2011
By Don Debenedictisn

Plaintiffs' firms in Los Angeles and Chicago are complaining that a New York firm is trying to horn in on clients for potentia...


Government


Court Reporters' Suit Thrown Out

Jan. 13, 2011
By Jason W. Armstrong

A state appellate panel tossed out a lawsuit by court reporters who claimed administrators refused to pay them the legal preva...


International


Kevin J. Lombardo

Jan. 13, 2011
By Pat Broderick

Pondering his career options, Kevin J. Lombardo, a rough, tough, high-school football player, thought that being a doctor wou...


Law Practice


Deborah Festa

Jan. 13, 2011
By Mandy Jacksonn

The more complex the transaction, the better for Deborah Festa. ...


Corporate


Caine Moss

Jan. 13, 2011
By Craig Andersonn

Caine Moss fits the mold of an up-and-coming Silicon Valley corporate attorney, with a long list of technology company clients...


Law Practice


Five Associates to Watch

Jan. 13, 2011
By Eb Richardsonn

Five emerging associates to watch, including John P. Kristensen, Will Chuchawat, Zachary Allen, Vivian Lee Thoreen, and Tirzah...


Corporate


Mark H. Kim

Jan. 13, 2011
By Brandon Ortiz

Mark H. Kim says he's both a generalist and a specialist. ...


Litigation


Brian Henri

Jan. 13, 2011
By Sara Randazzon

Long before taking his place among star lawyers, Brian Henri nearly took a place among the stars of television. ...


Law Practice


Christopher H. Calfee

Jan. 13, 2011
By Emily Green

Christopher Calfee describes the California Environmental Quality Act, one of the most notoriously complicated laws in the sta...