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Perspective


A 9th Circuit decision draws attention to whether CERCLA provides contribution protection for private party settlements. By Be...


Health Care & Hospital Law


Medicaid Grant Could Spark Fight

Nov. 5, 2010
By Emma Gallegosn

The Obama administration's announcement that it will award California $10 billion in funding triggered sighs of relief from ma...


Entertainment & Sports


MGM Bankruptcy to Keep Attorneys Busy

Nov. 5, 2010
By Jean Luc Renault

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer has finally sought refuge in Chapter 11 bankruptcy after more than a year of financial woes, but the studi...


Personal Injury & Torts


Injured Guard Wins $6.45 Million

Nov. 5, 2010
By Jason W. Armstrong

A Kings County Superior Court jury late Tuesday awarded a 55-year-old prison guard $6.45 million for debilitating injuries he ...


U.S. Supreme Court


Religious-School Tax Credit Gets Hearing

Nov. 5, 2010
By Robert Iafolla

A group of Arizona taxpayers seemed to come up short Wednesday of crossing both of the hurdles it must clear to persuade the U...


Perspective


A state appellate court beats the state Supreme Court to the punch in a recent employment decision. By Frances Rogers of Liebe...


Judges and Judiciary


Transgender Candidate Poised for Victory

Nov. 5, 2010
By Amy Yarbroughn

Victoria Kolakowski appears poised to win a seat on the Alameda County Superior Court and become the first openly transgender ...


Law Practice


Litigation Boutique Joins Lewis Brisbois

Nov. 5, 2010
By Susan Mcraen

Boutique litigation firm Sonnett Ingold has merged with Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith. ...


Transportation


The Killing Fields

Nov. 5, 2010
By Karen Natividadn

The elimination of hundreds of General Motors dealerships closes another chapter of justice unserved. By Jonathan Michaels of ...


Judges and Judiciary


In Heated Battle, Ulmer Emerges As Victor

Nov. 5, 2010
By Amy Yarbroughn

Propelled by a rally cry that helped band together his fellow judges and other players in the legal community, Judge Richard U...


Personal Injury & Torts


Justices Debate Prop. 64's Reach

Nov. 5, 2010
By Laura Ernden

The California Supreme Court appeared likely to fend off the latest challenge to consumer class actions brought in the wake of...


Law Practice


Arent Fox Readies for Election Challenges

Nov. 5, 2010
By Brandon Ortiz

Some California attorneys are advising campaigns involved in close elections. ...


Government


One day after Republican Steve Cooley prematurely declared victory in the race for state attorney general, his Democratic oppo...


Judicial Profile


Marc L. Goldman

Nov. 5, 2010
By Don Debenedictisn

A Detroit magistrate judge for years, Marc L. Goldman headed west for the same seat in Orange County.


Real Estate/Development


Real Estate Movers And Dealmakers

Nov. 4, 2010
By Carla Pinedan

The Law Offices of Kenneth R. Graham leased 29,609 square feet of office space at 1575 Treat Blvd. in Walnut Creek.


Health Care & Hospital Law


California Providers to See Federal Funds

Nov. 4, 2010
By Emma Gallegosn


The most significant changes to federal sentencing guidelines since 1992 are expected to benefit lower profile white-collar cr...


Judicial Profile


Lawrence Brown

Nov. 4, 2010
By Emily Green

Judge Lawrence Brown, who fought against judicial discretion as a prosecutor, is now a true believer in that power.


Law Practice


Wal-Mart Diversified — And You Can Too

Nov. 4, 2010
By Alexander Phersonn

Associate general counsel Joseph K. West recounts Wal-Mart's efforts to enhance diversity in its legal department and in its r...


Law Practice


On-Campus Interviews: A Postscript

Nov. 4, 2010
By Genevieve Knollen

Successful on-campus interviews depend on the approach of both attorneys and law students. By Leigh Ryan of Paul, Hastings, Ja...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


Although criticized by many, a recent state appellate decision actually enhances due process safeguards for arbitration. By Sa...


Law Practice


Creating a Happy and Diverse Law Firm

Nov. 4, 2010
By Alexander Phersonn

With increasing frequency, clients are demanding diverse legal representation. Where does your firm stand? By Nicole Diaz and ...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Davis Polk & Wardwell, led by Menlo Park-based partners Julia Cowles and William Kelly, represented Oracle in a $1 billion...


Entertainment & Sports


High Court Mulls Video Game Violence Law

Nov. 4, 2010
By Robert Iafollan

The disparity between how America treats sex and violence took center stage at the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday as the justices ...


Obituaries


Lawyer Remembered For Commitment and Strength

Nov. 4, 2010
By Pat Broderick

Diana P. Scott, a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig in Los Angeles, died Saturday of cancer at her home in Beverly Hills. She w...


Labor/Employment


A federal jury Tuesday unanimously awarded a former Los Angeles Police officer nearly $4 million in a retaliation suit that ac...


Real Estate/Development


Foreclosure Act's Use Is Limited

Nov. 4, 2010
By Anna Scott

Californians facing foreclosure do not have a private right to sue their lenders under a state law requiring banks to pursue l...


Criminal


Lawyer Accused of Sham Business

Nov. 4, 2010
By Amy Yarbroughn

The fake company former Morrison & Foerster partner Jonathan Dickstein and his wife are charged with creating was set up t...


Law Practice


A better approach to recruiting is to identify people who will provide your firm with long-term service. By Robert E. Williams...


Personal Injury & Torts


Google Announces Buzz Settlement

Nov. 4, 2010
By Craig Andersonn

Google Inc. announced the tentative approval of a class action settlement of a lawsuit filed by people who complained that the...