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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit


9th Circuit Affirms BALCO Conviction

Jul. 27, 2010
By John Roemer

Federal prosecutors' 2008 perjury and obstruction of justice convictions of former Olympic cyclist Tammy A. Thomas in the firs...


Antitrust & Trade Reg.


California is now the preferential forum for antitrust claims, by Jules S. Zeman of Haight Brown & Bonesteel. ...


State Bar & Bar Associations


Bill Hebert Elected State Bar President

Jul. 27, 2010
By Don Debenedictisn

San Francisco litigator Bill Hebert will be the new president of the State Bar of California beginning in September. ...


U.S. Supreme Court


What Next After Citizens United?

Jul. 27, 2010
By Lawrence Hurleyn

As election season approaches, confusion reigns over how the U.S. Supreme Court's recent landmark campaign finance ruling that...


California Courts of Appeal


3rd District Faces More Vacancies

Jul. 27, 2010
By Laura Ernden

The 3rd District Court of Appeal is facing major turnover in the coming months, and the Sacramento legal community is buzzing ...


Discipline


Disciplinary Actions

Jul. 26, 2010
By Carla Pinedan

Here are summaries of lawyer disciplinary actions taken recently by the state Supreme Court or the Bar Court, listing attorney...


Firm Watch


On the Move

Jul. 26, 2010
By Jill Redhage

Find out who's changing jobs, who's moving in or out. See our roundup of comings and goings at the state's law firms, legal or...


Perspective


Take this test after reading "When Can Juveniles Be Tried as Adults?" by Amalia Meza


Judicial Profile


Bambi J. Moyer

Jul. 26, 2010
By Jason W. Armstrong

Riverside Commissioner Bambi J. Moyer hears as many as 200 misdemeanor matters a day. She attributes her success to multi-task...


California Supreme Court


Chief Justice Nominee Makes Her Debut

Jul. 24, 2010
By Liz Enochsn

The governor's nominee for California's 28th chief justice displayed ease in front of cameras Thursday as she was introduced t...


Investments


Fenwick Takes Green Dot Public

Jul. 24, 2010
By Jill Redhage

Fenwick & West lawyers are handling the initial public offering of Monrovia, Calif.-based prepaid credit card provider Gre...


Law Practice


High Court to Review Girardi Case

Jul. 24, 2010
By Laura Ernden

The California Supreme Court agreed to review Wednesday whether a lawsuit against prominent plaintiffs' attorney Tom Girardi s...


Civil Rights


Prop 8 Attorney Thinks He Can Win

Jul. 24, 2010
By Rebecca Beyer

Proposition 8 plaintiffs' attorney Theodore J. Boutrous Jr. told a group of summer associates at a luncheon Thursday he's hope...


Criminal


Lakers Rioters Sentenced

Jul. 24, 2010
By Sandra Hernandezn

Three men were sentenced to 90 days in Los Angeles County jail Wednesday in connection to scuffles with police officers during...


Real Estate/Development


Sempra Sued Over Mexico Dispute

Jul. 24, 2010
By Pat Broderick

A citizen of Mexico, long embroiled in a land dispute with Sempra Energy, has moved his battle north of the border. ...


Litigation


Retired Players Sue Their Lawyers

Jul. 24, 2010
By Rebecca Beyer

Retired NFL players who won a $28.1 million federal jury verdict in a licensing dispute with their union are now suing the law...


Securities


Another Securities Suit From Schwab

Jul. 24, 2010
By Amy Yarbroughn

For the second time in a month, Charles Schwab Corp. has taken aim at a group of financial companies, accusing them of shady p...


Corporate


Google Woos Top Music Lawyer

Jul. 24, 2010
By Jill Redhage

Mountain View-based Google lured a respected music industry lawyer to help it land licensing deals with music labels, accordin...


Environmental


Court Rules on Novel CERCLA Issue

Jul. 24, 2010
By Fiona Smith

The 9th Circuit waded into uncharted legal waters Thursday, ruling in favor of the state in a dispute over who can be consider...


Judges and Judiciary


U.S. Attorney Names Key Aide

Jul. 24, 2010
By Evan George

In a key appointment closely watched by the federal trial bar in Los Angeles, U.S. Attorney André Birotte Jr. announced Thursd...


Judges and Judiciary


Governor Names Six New Judges

Jul. 24, 2010
By Ciaran Mc Evoy

Schwarzenegger appointed six new Superior Court judges, five of whom are Democrats. Among them are three candidates who won pr...


Discipline


State Bar Board to Consider New Rules

Jul. 24, 2010
By Don Debenedictisn

After nine years of work, a brand-new version of California's lawyer discipline rules goes before the bar's Board of Governors...


Books


Powerful Los Angeles Firms Play Washington Game

Jul. 24, 2010
By Carla Pinedan

Get a glimpse into the political ties of some powerful Los Angeles-based megafirms, by Kim Eisler. ...


Perspective


The newly approved financial reform bill will limit how banks can respond to consumer litigation, by Richard Kellner and Evan ...


Perspective


How can lenders protect their interest in a residential rental property when a borrower declares bankruptcy? By William Irelan...


Health Care & Hospital Law


Talks Begin Over Huge Nursing Verdict

Jul. 24, 2010
By Emma Gallegosn

In the face of a $671 million jury verdict that could bankrupt the company, Skilled Healthcare and lawyers representing patien...


Intellectual Property


9th Circuit Rebukes Judge In Bratz Doll Litigation

Jul. 24, 2010
By Jason W. Armstrong

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals put the Bratz doll line back into the hands of MGA Entertainment Thursday, overturning s...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


Going the Distance

Jul. 23, 2010
By Cat Ho

For Judicate West mediator and arbitrator Robert N. Dobbins, settling cases is not so different than running 26.2 miles.


California Supreme Court


Sacramento Judge Gets Nod for Chief Justice

Jul. 23, 2010
By Laura Ernden

Tani Cantil-Sakauye, the governor's choice for chief justice of California, was described Wednesday as an independent thinker ...


Environmental


Striped Bass Suit Clears Hurdle

Jul. 23, 2010
By Fiona Smith

A Fresno federal judge ruled that a lawsuit alleging state protections for a popular sport fish are harming endangered salmon ...