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Financial attorney Peter James Gregora answered questions on the witness stand Monday about his own finances amid accusations ...


Litigation


Judge rejects all Joseph L. Dunn's arguments for staying in open court. Attorney Mark J. Geragos said he may seek a writ to pr...


Transactions


Brady D. Mickelsen will take over for Gregory L. Hammond as senior vice president, chief legal officer and secretary at the cl...


Judicial Profile


Richard Burdge

Jun. 17, 2015
By Laurinda Keys

Longtime litigator Richard Burdge brings his knowledge and experience to the family law bench.


Mergers & Acquisitions


Dealmakers

Jun. 16, 2015
By Jason Pafundin

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


GC Email


Two recent decisions reiterate the importance of drafting a settlement agreement release provision and exceptions to the relea...


Law Practice


Contempt proceedings a powerful enforcement tool

Jun. 16, 2015
By Ben Armisteadn

However, seeing the proceedings through to the end may be tricky. By Andrew M. Levad and Phillip H. Babich ...


Perspective


Unfortunately, those falsley accused of workplace misconduct do not receive protections fundamental due process. By William M....


Perspective


Magna milestone as Magna Carta turns 800

Jun. 16, 2015
By Ben Armisteadn

Monday is the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215. And August 24 will be the 800th anniversary of the ...


Litigation


US judge removed from case for sentencing error

Jun. 16, 2015
By Don De Benedictis

For the third time in as many years, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has removed U.S. District Judge Otis D. Wright II o...


Administrative/Regulatory


State's insurance agency announces new counsel

Jun. 16, 2015
By Banks Albachn

The California Department of Insurance announced Friday the appointment of John F. Finston as incoming general counsel. Finsto...


Intellectual Property


Prenatal testing patent tossed

Jun. 16, 2015
By Kevin Lee

Ariosa Diagnostics Inc. and Natera Inc. won a decision Friday to invalidate a prenatal testing patent held by Sequenom Inc. af...


Judges and Judiciary


Lack of affordable interpreters can turn a courthouse into a Tower of Babel where justice is jeopardized for litigants with we...


Constitutional Law


We're (still) watching you

Jun. 16, 2015
By Ben Armisteadn

Whatever recent privacy victories Americans have enjoyed, the overall message of late seems to be that, while we might be able...


Judges and Judiciary


Gov. Jerry Brown's pick of a young former Obama White House lawyer, Lamar W. Baker, to join the state appellate bench faces ru...


Litigation


Plaintiff wins in hip implant trial

Jun. 16, 2015
By America Hernandez

Wright Medical Technology Inc. was found liable Friday for a manufacturing defect that caused its device to crack after three ...


Judicial Profile


Bruce F. Marrs

Jun. 16, 2015
By Laurinda Keys

Judge Bruce Marrs aims to ensure nothing falls through the cracks in his Pomona courtroom.


Firm Watch


On the Move

Jun. 15, 2015
By Melanie Brisbonn

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


Criminal


Video calls a boon for cash-hungry lockups

Jun. 13, 2015
By L.J. Williamson

As the FCC moves to regulate prison phone systems, inmate communication service providers have found a lucrative new arena: vi...


Perspective


The headline for the June 11 article about unionizing at the Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center misrepresents the subject...


Ethics/Professional Responsibility


You gotta show why fees are reasonable

Jun. 13, 2015
By Ben Armisteadn

Too often, law firms seeking to recover attorney fees as damages simply assume the fees are justified, yet they're unable to e...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


Former Santa Clara County complex court judge James Kleinberg calls it as he sees it. ...


Family


An ex-Sullivan & Cromwell partner accuses her estranged husband, a former Irell & Manella partner, of concealing $20 m...


Intellectual Property


Computer methods that determine prices for products given their demand cannot be patented, the United States Court of Appeals ...


An Alameda County Superior Court judge has ordered supplemental briefing after issuing a tentative decision earlier this week ...


Solo and Small Firms


Crossover Hit

Jun. 13, 2015
By Jason Pafundin

Founders of Sklar Kirsh LLP say the synergy between their two main practices - real estate and corporate transactions - is the...


Administrative/Regulatory


State bolsters farm worker protections

Jun. 13, 2015
By Philip Johnsonn

California farm workers should enjoy safer work environments due to a host of bolstered workplace protections announced Thursd...


Eileen Decker is one step closer to becoming the new U.S. attorney in the Central District. She was confirmed by the U.S. Sena...


Judges and Judiciary


James Bascue, a former Los Angeles County presiding judge, was arrested Thursday and booked on a charge of firing at police of...


Intellectual Property


Patent reform passes House committee

Jun. 13, 2015
By Kevin Lee

The House Judiciary Committee advanced its version of patent reform litigation to the House of Representatives on Thursday as ...