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Perspective


An Eye-Opening Examination of Torture

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...


Perspective


America's Dedication To the Death Penalty

Nov. 27, 2010
By Genevieve Knollen

When most of the western world has abandoned the death penalty, why has the U.S. resisted? By David Garland of New York Univer...


Government


New Guidance on Environmental Reviews

Nov. 27, 2010
By Fiona Smith

The White House has set new guidelines for a part of the National Environmental Policy Act that allows government agencies to ...


Securities


Weak Biotech IPOs Continue

Nov. 27, 2010
By Mandy Jacksonn

The initial public offering by Anacor Pharmaceuticals Inc. on Wednesday continued a downward trend for biotechnology IPOs. ...


Labor/Employment


'The Biggest Loser' Crew Members Gain Benefits

Nov. 27, 2010
By Jean Luc Renault

The weight loss show is one of the last reality TV productions not to unionize. ...


Corporate


Investor Puts Kink in Schwab Settlement

Nov. 27, 2010
By Amy Yarbroughn

A Colorado man is seeking to intervene in litigation against Charles Schwab Corp. over its YieldPlus Fund to protect his right...


Civil Rights


Bringing DNA Testing to South America

Nov. 27, 2010
By Pat Broderick

A California law school graduate will help launch the first Innocence Project, which will tap DNA evidence, in South America. ...


Criminal


Cemetery Accused Of Desecrating Graves

Nov. 27, 2010
By Ciaran Mc Evoy

One of the largest Jewish cemeteries in Southern California, facing a lawsuit for allegedly desecrating graves, also destroyed...


Government


Pot Dispensary Challenges Planned

Nov. 27, 2010
By Brandon Ortiz

Los Angeles and Orange counties' supervisors have given preliminary approval to bans of marijuana dispensaries in unincorporat...


Arbitrator Profile


George Calkins

Nov. 27, 2010
By Ciaran Mc Evoy

JAMS neutral George Calkins sometimes brings a wave machine to mediation sessions to calm the parties down. But the former LAP...


Intellectual Property


Marvell Wins 'Voice Mail' Case

Nov. 27, 2010
By Craig Andersonn

A voice mail left by Marvell Semiconductor Inc.'s former general counsel was suspicious but not enough to win damages, a jury ...


Administrative/Regulatory


FTC Limits Loan Modification

Nov. 27, 2010
By Don Debenedictisn

Lawyers are largely exempt from new federal rules meant to protect consumers from fraudulent mortgage-modification services. ...


Real Estate/Development


Real Estate Movers And Dealmakers

Nov. 26, 2010
By Carla Pinedan


Technology & Science


The 'E' in 'E-Mail' Stands for Evidence

Nov. 25, 2010
By Karen Natividadn

Privacy guidelines for guarding your client's confidential electronic communications. By Wendy L. Patrick of the San Diego Cou...


Labor/Employment


Season's Greetings And Legal Challenges

Nov. 25, 2010
By Karen Natividadn

Avoid unintended consequences when planning for holiday closings and staffing needs. By Elizabeth Roth and Barbara Tanzillo of...


Perspective


The Emotional Consequences of Asset Protection

Nov. 25, 2010
By Karen Natividadn

It is never too late to protect one's assets even if lenders are at the door. By Jacob Stein of Klueger & Stein. ...


Labor/Employment


Businesses should expect closer scrutiny of alternative workforce compliance under a Brown administration. By James M. Nelson ...


Criminal


KB Home Exec Faces 30-Month Prison Term

Nov. 25, 2010
By Ciaran Mc Evoy

The U.S. Probation Office has recommended a 30-month prison sentence for former KB Home human resources chief Gary Ray. ...


Judges and Judiciary


Schwarzenegger Names Four Judges

Nov. 25, 2010
By Erica E. Phillips

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger made appointments to the 3rd and 5th district Courts of Appeal Tuesday, including his legal affairs...


Environmental


State Pays $15.8 Million to Tejon Ranch

Nov. 25, 2010
By Jason W. Armstrong

The state, as part of an unusual deal, agreed to pay $15.8 million to block future development across 62,000 acres of Californ...


Law Practice


Lackluster 2010 Bonus Season Starts

Nov. 25, 2010
By Erica E. Phillips

Associate attorneys had hoped their year-end compensation would reflect growing confidence in economic recovery. ...


Litigation


Axl Rose Sues Activision Over Guitar Hero

Nov. 25, 2010
By Jean Luc Renault

Guns N' Roses singer says publisher induced him to license the rights to the band's most popular song. ...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Wilson Sonsini Assists In Ardian Sale

Nov. 25, 2010
By Jill Redhage

Medical device giant Medtronic Inc. agreed to acquire Mountain View-based hypertension device startup Ardian Inc. for $800 mil...


Civil Rights


S.D. Can Arrest People Sleeping Outside

Nov. 25, 2010
By Pat Broderick

San Diego police, prevented from arresting people from sleeping in the streets since 2007, will be able to direct them to shel...


Government


DOJ Nixes Faster Habeas For Capital Cases

Nov. 25, 2010
By Robert Iafolla

DOJ quashed a Bush administration rule to give AG power to decide if states qualify for expedited habeas process for death-row...


Criminal


Drug Agent's Arrest Could Jeopardize Cases

Nov. 25, 2010
By Brandon Ortiz

Case could taint pending and disposed cases, some lawyers say. ...


California Courts of Appeal


Medi-Cal Fraud Case Revived

Nov. 25, 2010
By Laura Ernden

A state appellate court Tuesday revived a $1.3 million Medi-Cal fraud case that was dismissed because DOJ investigators eavesd...


State Bar & Bar Associations


State Bar Adopts Rule Changes for Security

Nov. 25, 2010
By Don Debenedictisn

Responding to a leak scandal and criticism from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the State Bar Board of Governors has adopted new r...


Health Care & Hospital Law


Doctors Sue to Collect Unpaid Bills

Nov. 25, 2010
By Emma Gallegosn

Litigation over La Vida Medical Group, which served 100,000 patients, could test state oversight. ...


Technology & Science


Biotech Companies Fall Short in IPOs

Nov. 25, 2010
By Mandy Jacksonn

When San Diego-based Zogenix Inc. dropped its initial public offering on the market Monday, the stock price fell far from earl...