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Military Law


DoJ Seeks To Keep 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

Apr. 6, 2010
By Jason W. Armstrong

The Justice Department has filed a motion seeking to toss out a closely watched lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of t...


Criminal


Criminal Justice Institute

Apr. 6, 2010
By Sandra Hernandezn

Prosecutorial misconduct, prison reform and snitching are among the topics of Loyola Law School's fourth annual Fiddle Institu...


Bankruptcy


Heller's Bankruptcy Plan Re-filed

Apr. 6, 2010
By Jill Redhage

Lawyers for Heller Ehrman's estate re-filed the much anticipated second version of its Chapter 11 dissolution plan and disclos...


State Bar & Bar Associations


Candidates Vie for Bar Board Election

Apr. 6, 2010
By Amy Yarbroughn

Three out of the 17 candidates vying for seats on the State Bar Board of Governors have run for the post before. ...


Law Practice


Legal Job Losses Ticked Up in March

Apr. 6, 2010
By Anna Scott

Job losses in the legal sector spiked slightly in March, bucking a nationwide employment trend, which saw the first dramatic u...


Law Practice


As Lawyers Depart, Cotkin in Doubt

Apr. 6, 2010
By Susan Mcraen

The move by Joan M. Cotkin and Terry Leuin to Nossaman leaves in doubt the future of the Cotkin Law Group, which once had 60 l...


When a non-citizen client has pending criminal charges, and the deportation consequences of that plea are clear, he must be ad...


Books


Quick Guide to California's Labor Laws

Apr. 6, 2010
By Sharon Liangn

David Kadue of Seyfarth Shaw authors the newest edition of "Cal-Peculiarities," highlighting ways in which California employme...


Perspective


Or-Equal Statute: Tightened Up

Apr. 6, 2010
By Sharon Liangn

Bernard Kamine of Kamine Collings & Phelps says amendment of the or-equal statute eliminates the ability of public agencie...


Obituaries


Tom McDonald

Apr. 6, 2010
By Susan Mcraen

1935-2010 ...


Perspective


Don't Cut Spending On Our Safety

Apr. 6, 2010
By Sharon Liangn

Drastic cuts in corrections and criminal justice spending are not safe solutions to bloated government spending, write Rep. La...


Criminal


Man Busted for Impersonating Lawyer

Apr. 6, 2010
By Rebecca Beyer

A Florida man who allegedly stole an inactive California State Bar member's identity, started a fake law firm, hired attorneys...


Government


Los Angeles County courts will likely begin laying off referees in September, in the second round of projected layoffs but the...


Large Firms


Push or Pull: Partners At Howrey Head For the Exits

Apr. 6, 2010
By Anna Scott/Sara Randazzo

Is an exodus underway at Howrey? Or is the firm jettisoning a large number of underproducing partners to shore itself up? Whic...


Community News


Apr. 5, 2010
By STEPHEN LARSON

The Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center honored mediator Jeff Kichaven with its Excellence in Mediation Award dur...


Law Practice


On the Move

Apr. 5, 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...


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


Lawyer Fights For Gay Spouse's Benefits

Apr. 3, 2010
By John Roemer

A lesbian federal lawyer seeking health insurance for her wife has hit a wall of obstruction by the Obama administration. ...


Antitrust & Trade Reg.


SEC Settles Fraud Case

Apr. 3, 2010
By Gabe Friedmann

The Securities and Exchange Commission settled its long-running securities fraud case this week against Saudi arms dealer Adna...


Criminal


L.A. School Manager Indicted

Apr. 3, 2010
By Sandra Hernandezn

A high-ranking Los Angeles Unified School District employee was indicted Thursday on nine counts of conflict of interest. ...


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


9th Circuit Vacancy Opens Up

Apr. 3, 2010
By John Roemer

Another vacancy on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will open, as Circuit Judge Andrew J. Kleinfeld announced Thursday h...


Criminal


Ontario Couple Faces $225M Bail

Apr. 3, 2010
By Don Debenedictisn

The Chinese immigrants, slapped with what appears to be the highest bail ever imposed, have accused San Bernardino County offi...


Securities


Ex-Mayor Testifies in KB Home Case

Apr. 3, 2010
By Gabe Friedmann

Former KB Home chief executive Bruce Karatz began wrapping up his defense against criminal stock option backdating charges by ...


Health Care & Hospital Law


HMOs Face New Liability With Ruling

Apr. 3, 2010
By Evan Georgen

A first-of-its kind ruling by the 4th District Court of Appeal could open the door to new lawsuits against private Medicare pl...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


Eric Ivary

Apr. 3, 2010
By Dhyana Levey

Eric Ivary's 30 years of experience as a plaintiffs' attorney can work to his advantage in his new career as a mediator, but i...


In the tax world, it doesn't get more negative than being labeled "frivolous." ...


Perspective


Creating Confusion Where None Existed

Apr. 3, 2010
By Sharon Liangn

Brian Kabateck of Kabateck Brown Kellner says concerns that the Tobacco II decision will turn California into the class action...


Perspective


Damon Rubin examines the 9th Circuit's ruling that district courts may entertain successive summary judgment motions irrespect...


Perspective


Description Restriction

Apr. 3, 2010
By Sharon Liangn

The Federal Circuit's ruling on the written description requirement for patents wil have an immediate impact on inventors and ...


Law Practice


Loyola Law To Pump Up Grades

Apr. 3, 2010
By Kari Hamanakan

Loyola Law School will adjust grades upward by one-third, citing a need to stay competitive with other law schools in the regi...


Environmental


U.S. Adopts State's Emissions Standard

Apr. 3, 2010
By Fiona Smith

The Obama administration finalized a rule Thursday that sets first-ever nationwide limits on vehicle greenhouse gas emissions ...