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Mergers & Acquisitions


U.S. deal making dropped off by 38 percent in the first quarter this year compared to the same period in 2015 ...


Litigation


A Superior Court judge rejected plaintiff's argument that mediator's privilege did not apply because of bias and issued a summ...


Litigation


Two women studying at UC Berkeley filed complaints with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing Monday against an assist...


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


Three judge panel on Monday urged the appellate court to exert more power in its review of Freedom of Information Act cases — ...


Judicial Profile


Colleen Toy White

Apr. 13, 2016
By America Hernandez

Ventura County Judge Colleen Toy White wins praise for her dedication to community courts.


Transactions


Dealmakers

Apr. 12, 2016
By MANNING & KASS ELLROD RAMIREZ TRETER LLP

A roundup of recent transactions across the state and the lawyers involved.


The list may shine light on the difficulties financial institutions have faced complying with transparency and know-your-custo...


Litigation


Dozens of federal lawsuits from around the country claiming the maker of erectile dysfunction drug Viagra covered up the littl...


California Supreme Court


Prosecutors asked the state's highest court Thursday to restore public corruption convictions against a former Beverly Hills U...


Law Practice


The window for companies to file the common H-1B visa ended April 7, ending the busiest time of year for immigration firms. ...


State Bar & Bar Associations


The JAMS arbitrator also gave Dunn until May 1 to amend four of his five claims. ...


Criminal


Audience members question Kenneth Lynch, in charge of the Conviction Review Unit of the Los Angeles County district attorney's...


Judicial Profile


Kevin P. Stennis

Apr. 12, 2016
By Amanda Schallert

Los Angeles County Judge Kevin Stennis, a former prosecutor, is regarded as a good listener.


Firm Watch


On the Move

Apr. 11, 2016
By STEPHEN LARSON

A weekly roundup of lateral attorney moves, law firm office openings and partner promotions from around California


Judicial Profile


Jennifer K. Rockwell

Apr. 11, 2016
By Fiona Smith

Sacramento County Judge Jennifer Rockwell fulfills her inner geek by taking on new subjects.


Judges and Judiciary


After 30 years in Riverside, U.S. District Judge Virginia A. Phillips has moved to the Central District headquarters in Los An...


ADR Provider


Relentless optimist

Apr. 9, 2016
By Steven Crighton

Neutral Monty A. McIntyre sees himself as a peace negotiator. ...


California Supreme Court


The state Supreme Court mulled how to calculate damages awards in bad faith insurance cases. ...


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


A Tea Party activist and California State University Fresno student disciplined for harassing two Chicano and Latin American S...


Law Practice


Veteran federal prosecutor heads to small firm

Apr. 9, 2016
By Justin Kloczko

Kendall Brill & Kelly LLP will add Department of Justice prosecutor Robert Dugdale in May. Dugdale spent almost 20 years a...


Litigation


Ruling reins in ERISA claims investigators

Apr. 9, 2016
By Tim O'connor

Judge rules investigators who claimants charged have not only barked but bitten in sniffing around disability claims. ...


Corporate


Aerospace and defense company names GC

Apr. 9, 2016
By Kibkabe Araya

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc. in the Sacramento area chose Arjun L. Kampani to fill its vice president, general counsel and...


Criminal


A moratorium on fees charged to families of children in the juvenile justice system freezes all fee assessment and collection....


The Orange County case at the center of an explosive courthouse brawl between a district attorney investigator and a defense l...


State Bar & Bar Associations


The agency's new leadership team has implemented a new reserves policy and achieved millions in savings ...


Firm Profile


Employment firm insures retirement

Apr. 9, 2016
By Banks Albachn


Litigation


Judge nixes $12.25 million Lyft settlement

Apr. 9, 2016
By Saul Sugarman

The settlement "short-changed" drivers, ruled U.S. District Judge Vince G. Chhabria, who said in his ruling that plaintiffs' l...


Discipline


Disciplinary Actions

Apr. 8, 2016
By Brian Cardile


State Bar & Bar Associations


Arbitrator Edward A. Infante gave Dunn leave to amend four of his five causes of action by May 1.


Criminal


Prosecutors support death penalty reform

Apr. 8, 2016
By L.J. Williamson

Battle lines are being drawn over the Californians For Death Penalty Reform and Savings measure. ...