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There has been much discussion over the past several years about the decline in law school enrollment not only in California b...


A state law mandating that companies make environmentally friendly versions of everything from furniture to electronics will k...


Perspective


Can off-duty cops get hurt on the job?

Jan. 3, 2014
By Ben Armisteadn

The 3rd District is considering the question. By Scott Wm. Davenport ...


Real Estate/Development


Real Estate Deals

Jan. 2, 2014
By Omar Shamout

A roundup of this week's major real estate transactions, along with the attorneys involved.


Law Practice


For nearly 40 years, Ronald B. Schwartz has owned and operated Muldoon's Irish Pub while also running a successful plaintiff-s...


Letter to the Editor


Macaroni and Cheese

Jan. 1, 2014
By John Michael

Thomas V. Girardi of Girardi Keese in Los Angeles enjoys cooking up this creamy macaroni and cheese - the perfect addition to ...


Letter to the Editor


The Maestro

Jan. 1, 2014
By John Michael

Sarah K. Hwang, an associate at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, made this drink for Thanksgiving dinner with her family this year. ...


Judges and Judiciary


The Orange County Superior Court bench will see a substantial shakeup of assignments in 2014, including a new presiding and as...


Despite businesses' push to reform Prop 65 and lawyers' lobbying blitz to increase medical suit payouts, both sides came up s...


Labor/Employment


The decision says health insurance is not a constitutionally protected benefit for the employees like a pension is, based on t...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Corporate lawyers say 2013 was a satisfactory year for M&A activity, thanks in part to several positive macroeconomic tren...


Intellectual Property


Electronics maker has renewed its push for a permanent injunction on 23 older generation Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. smartpho...


Here is a list of California state and federal judges who were appointed or elected, or who retired or died in 2013. ...


Obituaries


Former Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Cynthia Rayvis, who spent about a dozen years on the bench after pursuing a law...


Perspective


Senate Bill 496 significantly expands the potential for any type of whistle-blower cause of action by an employee in Californi...


The attorneys are driven by what they see as a betrayal of the country's ideals. Many of them have spent thousands of dollars ...


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


Following the June fall of Proposition 8, California's gay marriage ban, the court's judges in November branched out to neighb...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Dealmakers

Dec. 31, 2013
By Dominic Fracassan

A roundup of recent merger and acquisition and financing activity and the lawyers involved.


Law Practice


Bee-ing Entrepreneurial

Dec. 31, 2013
By David Ruiz

William J. Tomaszewski, general counsel for San Francisco-based Wine.com Inc., has been into beekeeping for more than a decade...


Corporate Counsel


Josh Horowitz

Dec. 31, 2013
By Kevin Lee

Lead Counsel of Crowdtilt Inc. San Francisco ...


Letter to the Editor


Easy Holiday Turtles

Dec. 31, 2013
By John Michael

Diane A. Thompson, a partner at Ballard Spahr LLP, got a holiday recipe from a bartender at a restaurant a decade ago. She lik...


Letter to the Editor


Spiced Bourbon Apple Pie

Dec. 31, 2013
By Riley Guerin

Hayley E. Macon, an associate with Seyfarth Shaw LLP, enjoys making this Spiced Bourbon Apple Pie - the perfect ending for any...


Perspective


Attorneys on either side of an employment law case need to consider the tax implications of settlement. By Mitchell B. Dubick ...


Perspective


Separated roommates

Dec. 31, 2013
By Ben Armisteadn

In a recent opinion, the court considered the importance of the physical separation in a divorce proceeding. By Mitchell A. Ja...


Judges and Judiciary


Governor appoints new judges across state

Dec. 31, 2013
By Paul Jones

Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday appointed 20 new superior court judges to serve at courts across California. ...


Public Interest


Ramon Arias, who is leaving the legal aid group next month after 13 years in charge, embraces management and business even as ...


Law Practice


Attorneys pitch in during the holidays

Dec. 31, 2013
By Alexandra Schwappach

Throughout the year, many California lawyers volunteer for pro bono projects and nonprofit programs. But the holiday season op...


Law Practice


Four national firms set up shop in Silicon Valley in 2013 in moves that some say will be increasingly difficult for out-of-sta...


Perspective


Username: jsmith. Mother’s maiden name: Smith. Watch out, businesses. Starting Jan. 1, unauthorized access of personal informa...


Criminal


Realignment subjects local jails to legal threat

Dec. 31, 2013
By Hamed Aleazizn

The very type of lawsuit that forced the state to reduce its prison population - based on the notion that overcrowding had cau...