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Obituaries


Memorial held for son of federal judge

Jan. 7, 2014
By John Roemer

David M. Pregerson, the 23-year-old son of U.S. District Judge Dean D. Pregerson of Los Angeles, died Tuesday at UCLA Medica...


Prosecutors contend Walter Liew made $29 million by sharing the proprietary documents, flow charts and other information relat...


Defense attorneys in the Northern District say they are already seeing changes in drug prosecutions, while several attorneys i...


Judicial Profile


Kimberly E. Colwell

Jan. 7, 2014
By Fiona Smith

Judge Kimberly E. Colwell brought her goal-oriented approach to her first year on the bench.


Letter to the Editor


AOC 'reform' story misses motive issue

Jan. 7, 2014
By Ben Armisteadn

Re: "AOC Beginning to Quiet Critics," Dec. 27. By Michael Fischer ...


Law Practice


On the Move

Jan. 6, 2014
By Kylie Reynolds

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


Judicial Profile


Timothy Frawley

Jan. 6, 2014
By Paul Jones

Timothy Frawley is known for his preparation and ability to move criminal cases at a fast clip.


Judicial Profile


Evelio M. Grillo

Jan. 5, 2014
By Hadley Robinson

Evelio M. Grillo often presides over dire situations as part of his law and motion calendar.


Personal Injury & Torts


A former Vista Murrieta high school football player is suing the school district over a concussion he suffered during PE class...


Perspective


Innocent bystanders of cybersquatting

Jan. 4, 2014
By Ben Armisteadn

The 9th Circuit recently addressed wether a domain name registrar could be held liable for cybersquatting. By Teri H.P. Nguyen...


Books


How the law thinks in its search for the truth

Jan. 4, 2014
By Ben Armisteadn

In "The Legal Mind," Daniel W. Park explores how the law finds facts in the face of deliberate deception, the fallibility of m...


Litigation


While the basics of the $400 million settlement in the fuel economy class action litigation have been laid out, it is not know...


Speaking at a news conference at the start of the Association of American Law Schools' annual meeting, the group's immediate-p...


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


9th Circuit to stream live audio

Jan. 4, 2014
By John Roemer

Transmission of all public proceedings at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will begin Jan. 6 with oral argument sessions ...


State Bar & Bar Associations


Stephanie P. Skaff outlined several volunteer and community-focused initiatives she plans to roll out during her yearlong pres...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


Ryul Kim

Jan. 4, 2014
By Omar Shamout

An Irvine neutral uses his knowledge of both Korean and American law, language and customs to tailor his specialized mediation...


Entertainment & Sports


LA targets maker of online gambling machines

Jan. 4, 2014
By Omar Shamout

City Attorney Michael N. Feuer filed suit Thursday against a major national developer of so-called "Sweepstakes Gaming Devices...


Solo and Small Firms


Owen, Wickersham & Erickson PC has the distinction of being one of the oldest intellectual property boutiques in San Franc...


Jeffrey S. Burum, a defendant in a San Bernardino County corruption case, recently filed a motion arguing the federal probe in...


California Supreme Court


The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a new state law removed all remaining obstacles for Sergio Garcia and other i...


Corporate


Dealmakers

Jan. 3, 2014
By Dominic Fracassan

A roundup of recent mergers and acquisitions and financing activity and the lawyers involved.


Discipline


Disciplinary Actions

Jan. 3, 2014
By Seena Nikravan

Here are summaries of lawyer disciplinary actions taken recently by the state Supreme Court or the Bar Court, listing attorney...


Corporate Counsel


Chris Stanley

Jan. 3, 2014
By Andrew Mc Intyre

General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Loring Ward Group Inc. San Jose ...


Law Practice


At least half a dozen new rankings have popped up in the last year to help guide students to particular law schools. Legal obs...


Perspective


Affluenza: too rich to know right from wrong

Jan. 3, 2014
By Ben Armisteadn

The sentence of a Texas teen who killed four people is just the latest attacked on individual responsibility. By Joseph Sorren...


Perspective


If you're thinking of going solo, here's what you should know. By Angelo DeSantis ...


Corporate


Los Angeles-based attorneys at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP helped the investment conglomerate acquire the pipeline flow div...


California Supreme Court


High court ruling could benefit independent pharmacies

Jan. 3, 2014
By Alexandra Schwappach

The state Supreme Court sided with several independent pharmacists who sued entities known as prescription benefit managers, c...


Intellectual Property


In its fight against claims by the University of California and a Texas-based licensing company, Google Inc. has retained Kaso...


Labor/Employment


High court may weigh in on 'suitable seating'

Jan. 3, 2014
By Laura Hautalan

Cases seek penalties for JPMorgan Chase Bank and CVS Pharmacy, alleging they did not provide cashiers or tellers with seated w...