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Intellectual Property


Just months after a big Lanham Act victory against Coca Cola at the U.S. Supreme Court, Pom Wonderful has prevailed again. By ...


Bankruptcy


Foreclosure challenges in high court

Jan. 9, 2015
By Ben Armisteadn

California's support of secured lenders has meant that the well-publicized 'robo-signing' cases that appeared nationwide sever...


Perspective


Temporary judge, untimely appeal

Jan. 9, 2015
By Ben Armisteadn

A recent case demonstrates once again the importance of strictly complying with court rules before and during the filing of an...


Law Practice


Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP announced the firm is opening a Seattle office with the addition of former U.S. atto...


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


A California prison inmate classified as male but identifying as a transgender woman got some relief on her civil rights claim...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Lack of pressing incentives meant companies weren't in a hurry to close deals before the end of the year, attorneys say. ...


Corporate Counsel


Michael J. Kline

Jan. 9, 2015
By Jason Pafundin

Director of intellectual property at Roger Cleveland Golf Co. Inc. Huntington Beach Size of legal department: 4 attorneys ...


Entertainment & Sports


Univeral, Capitol and others allege a coordinated plan to sell bootlegged mixtapes to prison inmates. ...


Labor/Employment


Plaintiffs' attorneys and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have won a victory for short-haul truck drivers at one co...


Law Practice


More than 80 law firms combined in 2014

Jan. 9, 2015
By Melanie Brisbon

There were 82 law firm combinations announced in the United States last year, a seven percent decrease from 2013's 88 combin...


Law Practice


Sacramento legal market shows signs of life

Jan. 9, 2015
By Joshua Seboldn

The Sacramento legal market is roaring back to life and that's reflected by the resurgence at Downey Brand LLP. The biggest lo...


California Supreme Court


A younger, revamped state Supreme Court took the bench for the first time on Wednesday, as Justices Mariano-Florentino Cuellar...


GC Email


Harmonize DOJ, FTC merger review?

Jan. 8, 2015
By Ben Armisteadn

U.S. antitrust law is enforced by both the DOJ and the FTC. Critics argue the result at times depends upon which agency review...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Dealmakers

Jan. 8, 2015
By Jason Pafundin

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


Finally armed with a license in early 2014, Garcia struck out on his own, opening a law office with one assistant and donated ...


Since another Court of Appeal has handed down a third decision, it's clear: a public owner can convert a general contractor's ...


Corporate


Is crowdfunding the new frontier of financing?

Jan. 8, 2015
By Katharine Malonen

What do a potato salad recipe, an unpaid $362 Uber taxi bill and a mobile phone with massive computing power all have in commo...


This week's departure of powerhouse litigators John C. Hueston and Brian J. Hennigan from Irell & Manella LLP, some observ...


Litigation


Oracle Corp. has filed a motion seeking to kill a lawsuit filed by a former employee claiming the company made an illegal agre...


Litigation


A judge ordered City of Commerce-based 99 Cents Only Stores LLC to pay $2.3 million for improperly disposing of hazardous mate...


Education


Plaintiff's lawyer Brian S. Kabateck plans to make 50-member panel much more active in employment, selection of new dean. ...


Education


Andrew T. Guzman has led UC Berkeley School of Law's graduate, foreign and executive education programs. He will replace Rober...


Litigation


Monster LLC and its CEO are suing Apple Inc.-owned Beats Electronics LLC and several music industry celebrities in San Mateo C...


State Bar & Bar Associations


As the newly installed president of the 115-year-old San Diego County Bar Association, Richard A. Huver will help roll out a c...


Constitutional Law


Plain meaning and the ACA

Jan. 8, 2015
By Ben Armisteadn

In addition to its importance to the Affordable Care Act, King v. Burwell also has some fascinating features for those ...


Intellectual Property


For the first time in six years, patent holders have become less willing to pursue infringement complaints in federal court, a...


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


Former pro football players scored Tuesday in their effort to sue a video game maker for unauthorized and unpaid use of their ...


Judicial Profile


Kathleen M. White

Jan. 8, 2015
By Paul Jones

Yolo County Judge Kathleen White calls on her experience as a parent when handling disputes.


Judicial Profile


Joanne Motoike

Jan. 8, 2015
By Matthew Blaken

Joanne Motoike connects with parties despite the high intensity of her arraignment assignment.


New Laws


AB 1659: Post-verdict motions in civil practice

Jan. 7, 2015
By Ben Armisteadn

On July 8, 2014, Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1659, which sets a uniform briefing schedule for post-trial motions: mo...