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Labor/Employment


Employees in the State's Bar attorney discipline unit voted overwhelmingly Wednesday that they have no confidence in their bos...


Media


Big Pimpin' gets big win in copyright case

Oct. 23, 2015
By Ashley Cullinsn

Eight years of complex litigation over whether the 1999 Jay-Z hit "Big Pimpin'" infringed on the rights of an Egyptian song it...


State Bar & Bar Associations


The bar's new leaders say they need time to evaluate the resources available to pursue the organization's various priorities.


Transactions


Dealmakers

Oct. 22, 2015
By Melanie Brisbonn

Dealmakers


Litigation


Medical marijuana gains favor in federal court

Oct. 22, 2015
By Banks Albachn

Proponents of medical marijuana landed a significant victory this week in federal court after a judge ruled that federal agenc...


District Judge Lawrence O'Neill ruled that he did not have jurisdiction to hear environmentalists' claims that water agencies ...


Corporate


Vista-based medical tech company hires first GC

Oct. 22, 2015
By Kibkabe Araya

SeaSpine Holdings Corp., a spinal hardware technology company based in Vista, announced Tuesday Patrick L. Keran will fill the...


Entertainment & Sports


Players claim they should be compensated for a range of offseason activities. ...


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


Convicted executive tests computer fraud law

Oct. 22, 2015
By Saul Sugarman

An executive search specialist who was convicted of stealing information from his former employer had several charges reconsid...


A Superior Court Judge has granted Sheppard Mullin's motion to bring Playboy's professional negligence claim against them to a...


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


A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel indicated during oral arguments Tuesday that it was unlikely to restore a civil comp...


Entertainment & Sports


Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. has agreed to pay up to $3.5 million in attorneys' fees and $4.5 million in reimbursements to...


Judicial Profile


Haywood S. Gilliam

Oct. 22, 2015
By Matthew Hamity

District Judge Haywood S. Gilliam showed a keen enthusiasm for the bench even as a clerk.


Securities


Latham, Cooley aid in $172M brewery IPO filing

Oct. 21, 2015
By Joshua Seboldn

San Diego brewery and distillery Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits Inc. filed for a $172.5 million public offering Monday wi...


Corporate Counsel


Patricia M. Wyrod

Oct. 21, 2015
By Riley Guerin

Personalized Beauty Discovery Inc. San Mateo ...


Obituaries


OC firm founder with an 'iconic' legacy

Oct. 21, 2015
By Riley Guerin

Nick J. Yocca, a legal powerhouse in OC, died Thursday. ...


Intellectual Property


Tech giant must pay up after jury finds it infringed on a patent related to microprocessor architecture ...


Litigation


Boeing Co. to pay $18M to settle overbilling claims

Oct. 21, 2015
By America Hernandez

The Boeing Company agreed to pay $18 million to settle a False Claims Act whistleblower suit alleging the company over-billed ...


State Bar & Bar Associations


State Bar trustee to stay on

Oct. 21, 2015
By Lyle Moran

State Bar Trustee Dennis Mangers, who recently threatened to step down from the board because of the new president's committee...



Court: Non-citizens get relief from deportation

Oct. 21, 2015
By L.J. Williamson

In a decision that may have important implications for lawful permanent residents of the U.S. facing possible removal, a 9th U...


Judges and Judiciary


Sacramento judge is elected

Oct. 21, 2015
By Phil Johnson

Judge David F. De Alba will be the new assistant presiding judge in Sacramento County Superior Court. Elected by his peers, th...


Product Liability


The first of more than 3,200 coordinated failure to warn cases against Johnson & Johnson and Janssen Pharmaceuticals over ...


Environmental


Claims brought by environmentalists that the state failed to properly look at the harms posed by Bakersfield-based Aera Energy...


Litigation


Settlement with banks is complex

Oct. 21, 2015
By Gautham Thomas

Settlement amounts revealed to be paid by the largest Wall Street banks in antitrust class action. ...


Government


State Bar's discipline unit plans rare vote

Oct. 20, 2015
By Lyle Moran

The union representing employees in the State Bar's attorney discipline unit has scheduled a rare vote so employees can weigh ...



Court: Non-citizens get relief from deportation

Oct. 20, 2015
By L.J. Williamson

In a decision that may have important implications for lawful permanent residents of the U.S. facing possible removal, a 9th U...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Dealmakers

Oct. 20, 2015
By Melanie Brisbonn

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


Government


Unpaid prosecutors stir a fierce debate

Oct. 20, 2015
By Steven Crighton

Postings for uncompensated assistant U.S. attorneys have become widespread nationwide. ...


Community News


LACBAR Mixer

Oct. 20, 2015
By Riley Guerin

Young attorneys who have been practicing for five years or less will have an opportunity to chat with state and federal judges...


Intellectual Property


Attorneys representing Google Inc. emerged victorious Friday with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which affirmed a lowe...