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Labor/Employment


Interns at heightened risk of harassment

Apr. 1, 2014
By Ben Armisteadn

Unpaid interns are among those most at risk of being taken advantage of; surprisingly, many courts have ruled that Title VII's...


Litigation


The case demonstrates that RICO can be used not only from the usual offensive posture, but also from a less common, defensive ...


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


A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel Friday found a self-represented former flight engineer could not sue Japan Airlines ...


Government


Keep calm and click on

Apr. 1, 2014
By Ben Armisteadn

The NTIA's recent announcement unleashed a flood of speculation about its potential implications for everyday Internet users, ...


Law Practice


Prominent Los Angeles litigator Pierce H. O'Donnell is starting fresh at Greenberg Glusker LLP this week, reviving a storied c...


A judge could rule next month on whether a 2012 state pension statute forbids a public employer from forcing a hike in employe...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Goodwin caps off busy March with $200M deal

Apr. 1, 2014
By Salvador Mares

Attorneys in Goodwin Procter's Silicon Valley office led the charge on a number of high-profile deals this month. ...


Environmental


Amid growing concern over the rise of oil being shipped by rail to refineries in California, several environmental groups have...


Judicial Profile


Frederic L. Link

Apr. 1, 2014
By Pat Broderick

Judge Frederic Link likes the diversity that comes with hearing both criminal and civil matters.


Antitrust & Trade Reg.


The companies lost their bid to throw out the suit Friday, after U.S. District Judge Lucy H. Koh ruled a jury should decide th...


Law Practice


On the Move

Mar. 31, 2014
By Kylie Reynolds

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


Judicial Profile


Joseph A. Soldani

Mar. 31, 2014
By Eric Neffn

Madera's Joseph A. Soldani caps off a long career of public service with a stint on the bench.


Judicial Profile


George W. Nicholson

Mar. 30, 2014
By Hadley Robinson

George W. Nicholson is known as a 'restless intellect' with boundless energy in and out of court.


Lisa B. Kim discusses how class action plaintiffs need to show standing and injury-in-fact to avoid dismissal before the plead...


Perspective


Effectively mediating elder abuse claims

Mar. 29, 2014
By Ben Armisteadn

Mediating elder abuse claims requires a special approach. By Alexander S. Polsky ...


Health Care & Hospital Law, Administrative/Regulatory


Measles is back. And as of January, a parent must obtain the signature of a health practitioner to claim an exemption from vac...


Perspective


A recent plaintiff-friendly decision may expand the scope of liability under the state False Claims Act, prompting litigants t...


Litigation


Whether California's 275,000 teachers will continue to enjoy job protections including seniority-based layoffs and lifetime te...


Community News


Nossaman LLP hosted a Boalt Women of Color Attorney Network event on March 19 with a panel that included, from left, Nicole D....


Community News


A group of public officials, private attorneys and other advocates of alternative dispute resolution convened in Los Angeles C...


Antitrust & Trade Reg.


Four Silicon Valley giants threw their weight behind a final push Thursday to defeat a huge antitrust case before it goes to t...


Community News


Duane Morris holds nonprofit law seminar

Mar. 29, 2014
By Ben Adlin

Duane Morris LLP hosted a seminar Wendesday regarding laws relating to nonprofit organizations. Assisting with the seminar wer...


Community News


Anti-Defamation League throws awards gala

Mar. 29, 2014
By Ben Adlin

The Anti-Defamation League honored four women, including civil rights attorney, author and legal analyst Lisa Bloom, at its 20...


Labor/Employment


Labor lawyers know the repercussions could extend far beyond unionization, even football. That's especially true here in Calif...


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


National banks can have headquarters in one state and main offices in another, a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel held ...


California Courts of Appeal


The California Public Records Act does not cover communications related to government business that are sent on private cell p...


Energy Law


Advocates for Southern California ratepayers who have been at loggerheads with the region's two main utilities over costs rela...


California Supreme Court


The state Supreme Court has decided not to review or depublish an appellate decision affirming the right of cities and countie...


Government


The U.S. Senate edged closer to confirming Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP Los Angeles litigation partner John B. Owens to the ...


Government


Bill aims to curb midnight prisoner releases

Mar. 29, 2014
By Hamed Aleazizn

SB 833, introduced by Sen. Carol Liu, D-La Canada Flintridge and supported by defense attorneys and some in law enforcement, w...