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Banking


Homeowners May Get Chance to Sue Bank

Dec. 1, 2010
By Gabe Friedmann

In a move that bucks the trend, a federal judge in Los Angeles gave signs Monday he would light a path for homeowners to sue b...


Litigation


Libel Claim from DA Race is Dismissed

Dec. 1, 2010
By Jason W. Armstrong

A judge tossed a woman's lawsuit accusing a Riverside attorney of libeling her to try to boost his failed bid to unseat San Be...


Personal Injury & Torts


Schwab Settlement Gets a Nod

Dec. 1, 2010
By Rebecca Beyer

A federal judge has given preliminary approval to a settlement between the Charles Schwab Corp. and plaintiffs who sued over i...


California Supreme Court


Court to Take Up Campaign Law

Dec. 1, 2010
By Robert Iafolla

Justices also will weigh in on Microsoft patent infringement case. ...


Health Care & Hospital Law


Insurers Underpay Providers

Dec. 1, 2010
By Emma Gallegosn

State regulators announced nearly $5 million in penalties plus restitution that could reach tens of millions against the large...


Civil Rights


The ACLU of Southern California has tapped the civil liberties organization's legal director, Hector Villagra, to be its execu...


Judicial Profile


Ronald F. Frazier

Dec. 1, 2010
By Pat Broderick

A longtime baseball fan, Judge Ronald F. Frazier calls balls and strikes for the San Diego juvenile court he calls his most me...


Community News


Nov. 30, 2010
By MANNING & KASS ELLROD RAMIREZ TRETER LLP

The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) celebrated its 12th Annual Access to Justice Dinner Nov. 17. Donors, community...


Discipline


DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

Nov. 30, 2010
By Eb Richardsonn


Mergers & Acquisitions


Deal Makers

Nov. 30, 2010
By Lisa Kestenbaumn

The latest deals and transactions by California lawyers.


Criminal


DOJ Forms National Team For White-Collar Cases

Nov. 30, 2010
By David Houstonn

Team of prosecutors will travel the country to pursue white-collar fraud cases. ...


Corporate Counsel


Paul Quinlan

Nov. 30, 2010
By Fiona Smith

General Counsel for Solazyme Inc. South San Francisco ...


Criminal


Criminal Cases That Made a Splash in 2010

Nov. 30, 2010
By Alexander Phersonn

This year was fraught with sensational criminal cases that attracted wide media attention. By Lou Shapiro of the Los Angeles p...


Perspective


A look at the careers of three judges who embodied the definition of what the judiciary should be. By Jamie Alexis Newbold of ...


Tax


Tax and Medicare: 2010 Developments for Litigators

Nov. 30, 2010
By Alexander Phersonn

What to watch for when it comes to tax and Medicare issues. By David M. Higgins of Higgins Settlement Law. ...


Perspective


Proof of Lost Profits

Nov. 30, 2010
By Karen Natividadn

Proving loss profits is not an easy task. By Terry Green of the Los Angeles County Superior Court. ...


Perspective


Avoiding Conflict During the Holiday Season

Nov. 30, 2010
By Genevieve Knollen

Why it's best to address custody issues for the holidays earlier rather than later. By Elisabeth Camaur of Camaur Crampton Fam...


Law Practice


Getting Legal Help to the Mentally Ill

Nov. 30, 2010
By Amy Yarbroughn

A legal services project from Rubicon Programs connects low-income mentally ill people with a lawyer who can help them obtain ...


Intellectual Property


New Twist in Newspaper Copyright Fight

Nov. 30, 2010
By Craig Andersonn

A company that sues alleged infringes of the Las Vegas Review-Journal's copyright is hoping to quietly drop a case against one...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Drug-Making Partnerships Expected to Rise

Nov. 30, 2010
By Michael Gottliebn

In an environment where biotechnology firms need money and pharmaceutical companies need new drugs, partnerships between the t...


Labor/Employment


The U.S. Supreme Court may issue a decision today on whether to hear Dukes v. Wal-Mart, the largest gender discrimination clas...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Gibson Dunn Advises in Del Monte Sale

Nov. 30, 2010
By Sara Randazzon

A deal team from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher worked through the Thanksgiving holiday to help close the sale of its client Del ...


Administrative/Regulatory


Partisan Politics Won in AG Race

Nov. 30, 2010
By Brandon Ortiz

Despite weaknesses, Kamala Harris pulled off a win over Steve Cooley because of her party affiliation. ...


Firm Watch


On the Move

Nov. 29, 2010
By Erica E. Phillips


Perspective


Nov. 29, 2010
By Karen Natividadn

Earn one hour of MCLE credit by reading "Proof of Lost Profits" by Terry Green and answering the questions that follow.


Government


Kamala Harris' victory over Steve Cooley as attorney general comes after a long-fought battle. But in the end, his manager ac...


Tips for turning holiday parties into networking opportunities. By Valerie Fontaine of Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith. ...


Labor/Employment


Your Social Media Policy Needs a Status Update

Nov. 27, 2010
By Seena Nikravann

A comprehensive examination of torture to date, from the CIA during the Cold War to the issue of accountability. Edited by Mar...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


Lawyers, Don't Neglect Your Opening Statements

Nov. 27, 2010
By Alexander Phersonn

Working cooperatively with mediators in open joint sessions is an effective advocacy tool for lawyers that should never be ign...


Perspective


A Banner Year for Contractors

Nov. 27, 2010
By Genevieve Knollen

A look back on a year where contractors won many of their bids in court. By Bernard S. Kamine of Kamine Collings & Phelps....