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Judicial Profile


Nona L. Klippen

Dec. 15, 2016
By Kevin Lee

Judge Nona Klippen is known for taking all sides into account in Santa Clara County cases.


State Bar & Bar Associations


The agency says a review of a restricted fund will provide additional money during a time when the bar faces a deficit. ...


Corporate Counsel


Lloyd J. MacNeil

Dec. 14, 2016
By Paula Lehman Ewing

Director and General Counsel Edison Energy Group (Los Angeles) ...


Perspective


Where were you 8 years ago, professor?

Dec. 14, 2016
By Riley Guerin

Reuel Schiller's recent column about Donald Trump, "Trump and my affection for the legal profession" (November 23), warrants s...


Law Practice


Global employment partner Cynthia L. Jackson has left Baker & McKenzie LLP for Dentons, where she will work out of the Pal...


Litigation


A defendant's recent motion to separate the liability and damages portions of a potentially multi-million lawsuit in Orange Co...


Criminal


A Sacramento County Superior Court judge has rejected "online pimping" charges against three executives of Backpage.com. ...


California Courts of Appeal


The state Constitution does not prohibit the University of California system from conferring benefits such as in-state tuition...


A jury has awarded thousands of Apple Inc. retail employees $2 million in a rare wage-and-hour class action against a high-pro...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Dealmakers

Dec. 13, 2016
By STEPHEN LARSON

A roundup of recent transactions and the lawyers involved.


Law Practice


Hochman, Salkin, Rettig, Toscher & Perez PC recently hired a veteran tax expert from the U.S. attorney's office. ...


Government


State auditor facing tests in the state Legislature

Dec. 13, 2016
By Malcolm Maclachlan

The state auditor, who investigated the State Bar and is looking into the Commission on Judicial Performance, has herself come...


Judicial Profile


Timothy L. Fall

Dec. 13, 2016
By Malcolm Maclachlan

Attorneys say Yolo County Judge Timothy L. Fall ably applies lessons he learned on decorum.


Judicial Profile


Elihu Berle

Dec. 13, 2016
By Justin Kloczko

After two decades, Los Angeles County Judge Elihu Berle still enjoys every aspect of his work.


Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones is headed towards a showdown with State Farm General Insurance Co. over a retroactive rate a...


Firm Watch


On the Move

Dec. 12, 2016
By STEPHEN LARSON

Attorney moves and promotions and new firms from around the state.


State Bar & Bar Associations


The agency's two contracts for lobbying expire early next year, though for now just one will be going out to bid.


Prosecutors are attempting to salvage their criminal case against three Backpage.com executives charged with "online pimping."...


Government


Mike Feuer to run unopposed for second term as LA City Attorney

Dec. 9, 2016
By L.J. Williamson And Malcolm Maclachla

ike Feuer will run unopposed in the March 7 primary election, virtually guaranteeing him a second term as Los Angeles City Att...


Criminal


Merits, flaws of criminal justice initatives aired at forum

Dec. 9, 2016
By L.J. Williamson And Malcolm Maclachla

Law enforcement officials and proponents of criminal justice changes debated the merits of Propositions 47 and 57 at a Thursda...


California Supreme Court


Fugitive believed to be "somewhere in Tijuana" is wanted for attempted murder.


Holiday cheer can quickly turn sour when office parties devolve into bacchanalian affairs.


Entertainment & Sports


Pandora argues no protections for Flo & Eddie

Dec. 9, 2016
By Steven Crighton

State copyright law has historically only protected unpublished works, Pandora argued.


California Supreme Court


Attorney General Kamala Harris is trying to prevent Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye from being deposed in case filed by Joseph L. Dunn ...


Law Practice


Greenberg Gross LLP announces associate bonuses that beat the Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP scale, which recruiters and cons...


Steven Dean Gordon, who faces the death penalty if convicted, represented himself before the jury. ...


California Supreme Court


The state Supreme Court grappled Wednesday with a case that has potentially enormous ramifications for open government and the...


California Supreme Court


Arbitration agreements are now mainstream at workplaces and in consumer contracts in California and across the country, but th...


Judicial Profile


Robert C. Fracchia

Dec. 9, 2016
By Phil Johnson

Solano County Judge Robert Fracchia honed calm demeanor from criminal defense work.


Corporate Counsel


Amy M. Fliegelman Olli

Dec. 9, 2016
By Paula Lehman Ewing

SVP and General Counsel Avaya Inc. (Santa Clara) ...