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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...


Intellectual Property


SAP Vows to Continue to Fight

Nov. 25, 2010
By Rebecca Beyer

A federal jury on Tuesday handed Oracle Corp. a $1.3 billion check in the form of a verdict against software company rival SAP...


Government


Cooley Concedes AG Race to Harris

Nov. 25, 2010
By Emily Green

Los Angeles District Attorney Steve Cooley called San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris Wednesday morning and conceded...


Judicial Profile


Michael J. Shultz

Nov. 25, 2010
By Pat Alston

Commissioner Michael J. Shultz always has taken an aggressive approach, as a defense lawyer, a law professor, a bench officer ...


Corporate


Wide Fee Gap Between SAP, Oracle

Nov. 24, 2010
By Rebecca Beyer

In an infringement case, Oracle Corp. and SAP AG are still hundreds of millions of dollars apart on their estimate of the dama...


The New Lawyer Q&A


PERFORMANCE TEST A

Nov. 24, 2010
By Don Debenedictisn


The New Lawyer Supplement


Stepping Out of a Comfort Zone

Nov. 24, 2010
By David Houstonn

"Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts." - Coach John Wooden These words perfectly descri...


Battle lines are being drawn between consumer activists and the California Department of Insurance on one side and the insuran...


Corporate Counsel


Samantha Harnett

Nov. 24, 2010
By Sara Randazzon

Vice President & General Counsel for Zip Realty Emeryville ...


Perspective


Lifting the Veil on California's Alter Ego Law

Nov. 24, 2010
By Alexander Phersonn

A recent 9th Circuit case helps to clarify parts of California's peculiar "alter ego" doctrine. By Jeffrey W. Kramer of TroyGo...


Law Practice


Setting the Pace for the Future

Nov. 24, 2010
By Karen Natividadn

Building a law review from scratch. By Sarah Bennington, Jessica Glynn, Colin McGrath, Emmanuelle Soichet, Jeffrey Wachs, and ...


Perspective


The Truth Behind the Small Business Jobs Act

Nov. 24, 2010
By Karen Natividadn

The Small Business Jobs Act leaves little time for small business owners to take advantage of its benefits. By Melissa Sayer o...


Corporate


Five Tips for Suppliers Selling to Europe

Nov. 24, 2010
By Karen Natividadn

Thinking of selling products in Europe? Then consider these issues first. By Christopher J. Kunke of Nordman Cormany Hair &...


Reasons why all types of employers should know their employment tax resopnsibilites and liabilities. ...


Health Care & Hospital Law


Health Plans Barred from Enrolling Patients

Nov. 24, 2010
By Emma Gallegosn

The Woodland Hills-based health plan Health Net has been immediately barred from marketing and enrolling new patients in their...


Labor/Employment


Fired Court Spokesman Hires Law Firm

Nov. 24, 2010
By Michael Gottliebn

Former Los Angeles Superior Court spokesman Allen Parachini has tapped a Pasadena union-side labor law firm. ...


The New Lawyer Q&A


QUESTION 3

Nov. 24, 2010
By Don Debenedictisn


The New Lawyer Q&A


QUESTION 2

Nov. 24, 2010
By Don Debenedictisn


The New Lawyer Q&A


QUESTION 1

Nov. 24, 2010
By Don Debenedictisn


Labor/Employment


A Mountain View chemical manufacturer is charged with discrimination against an Army reservist. ...


Corporate


No Bar for Ex KLA-Tencor CEO

Nov. 24, 2010
By Craig Andersonn

KLA-Tenco'rs former CEO can serve as public company director and officer, a court ruled. ...


The New Lawyer Supplement


War Is Hell - and So Is Passing the Bar

Nov. 24, 2010
By David Houstonn

This is me becoming a Bar brawler. For my first three years of law school, I drove an hour each way, from Santa Rosa to San Fr...


The New Lawyer Supplement


Law Goes Green

Nov. 24, 2010
By David Houstonn

There is an adage, "Which came first, green business practices or green in your wallet?" Come to think of it, the adage might ...


The New Lawyer Supplement


Immigrants' Daughter Makes Good

Nov. 24, 2010
By Eb Richardsonn

Becoming an attorney has been a lifelong goal. Interestingly, my inspiration for this goal did not come from having parents th...


The New Lawyer Supplement


Late in Law

Nov. 24, 2010
By David Houstonn

Happy are those who dream dreams and have the courage to make them come true. This was my mantra as I began the process of acq...


Investments


Silicon Valley Startup Valuations On the Rise

Nov. 24, 2010
By Jill Redhage

Venture-backed companies in Silicon Valley continued to see their valuations rise in the third quarter of 2010. ...


The New Lawyer Supplement


Under New Management

Nov. 24, 2010
By Sara Randazzon

The game of musical chairs prevalent among law school deans continued this year, as four of California's top legal institution...


Ethics/Professional Responsibility


Equity Fund Sues Allen Matkins

Nov. 24, 2010
By Sara Randazzon

Former Allen Matkins client Burlingame Capital Partners turned up the heat on the firm in its cross-complaint. ...


The New Lawyer Supplement


The New Lawyer

Nov. 24, 2010
By Riley Guerin

Our annual list of who passed the July California Bar exam. Plus essays by new California lawyers. 54.8% of 8,562 takers pass...


Solo and Small Firms


ABA Gets Something to Smile About

Nov. 24, 2010
By Susan Mcraen

The ABA has been offering membership discounts, an effort that has attracted thousands of sole practioners to join, despite ec...