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Government


The union proposed to have its members work for free one day per month if the court would call off some layoffs set for today....


Entertainment & Sports


California's film tax credit program has propped up entertainment spending and jobs in the state, but its credit pool is still...


Law Practice


K&L Gates snatches products liability team

Jun. 16, 2012
By Andrew Mc Intyre

K&L Gates hired partners Ellen L. Darling and Brendan M. Ford and three associates from Snell & Wilmer LLP for its Or...


Intellectual Property


Apple stymied in IP suits by court delays

Jun. 16, 2012
By Craig Andersonn

Apple is encountering the same problem experienced by other technology company plaintiffs in intellectual property cases: New ...


Litigation


Foster parent hopefuls notch win against agency

Jun. 16, 2012
By Saul Sugarman

Would-be foster parents prevailed in a Sacramento County Superior Court case against the California Department of Social Servi...


Energy Law


Judge dismisses suit over wind farm

Jun. 16, 2012
By Paul Jones

A lawsuit just tossed out of the Central District underscores the conflict between wind energy project developers that arises ...


Environmental


CEQA invoked in case challenging pot law

Jun. 16, 2012
By Jason W. Armstrong

In an unusual argument, a medical marijuana advocacy group today will try to convince a judge to overturn a county ordinance l...


G3 Holistic Inc. in Upland is embroiled in a state Supreme Court battle over a city ordinance banning medical marijuana shops....


California Supreme Court


Justices rule in county's favor in CEQA case

Jun. 16, 2012
By Fiona Smith

Local government agencies fighting off environmental lawsuits won a victory Thursday from the state Supreme Court, which ruled...


Community News


Jun. 15, 2012
By Ryne Hodkowski

The Armenian Bar Association hosted its 23rd Annual Meeting at the Glendale Hilton on the weekend of May 18-20. The weekend...


Community News


Jun. 15, 2012
By Ryne Hodkowski

The ACLU of Southern California held its 18th Annual Law Luncheon in Los Angeles at the Marriott Hotel on June 8. Laurie L. L...


Community News


Jun. 15, 2012
By Ryne Hodkowski

More than 400 leaders from the legal, civic, and business communities gathered at the Millenium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles ...


Community News


Jun. 15, 2012
By Ryne Hodkowski

Reed Smith LLP participated in the “Muster Team” competition as part of this week’s “Hope for Firefighters” event in downtown ...


Corporate


Jelly bean maker hires first general counsel

Jun. 15, 2012
By David Mc Afee

Jelly Belly Candy Co., the Fairfield-based manufacturer of jelly beans and other sweets and novelties, announced Tuesday the a...


Corporate Counsel


Agent-turned legal rink-master

Jun. 15, 2012
By Hannah Mitchelln

Jeff Solomon Vice President of Hockey Operations and Legal Affairs Los Angeles Kings ...


Letter to the Editor


Calling foul on coverage of the 9th Circuit's denial of en banc review of the Prop. 8 case. By Alison Regan ...


Large Firms


Former Dewey partner sues firm leaders

Jun. 15, 2012
By Kevin Lee

Following the dissolution of New York law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, former Dewey partner Henry C. Bunsow has accused sever...


Litigation


What’s in a name?

Jun. 15, 2012
By Ben Armisteadn

The 9th Circuit recently determined that the FDCA prevents Pom from bringing a Lanham Act claim against Coca-Cola. By James Ka...


Securities


Companies should ensure that they know the legal and financial risks before attempting to raise capital through crowdfunding. ...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Sheppard Mullin advises on water industry sale

Jun. 15, 2012
By Andrew Mc Intyre

Global pump manufacturer Grundfos is adding ultraviolet technology to its bucket of water disinfection tools. ...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


Binding mediation: an oxymoron?

Jun. 15, 2012
By Ben Armisteadn

In Bowers, the court determined that sophisticated parties are capable of enforcing binding mediation awards. By Steven...


Litigation


Attorneys for two law schools persuaded a San Francisco County Superior Court judge on Wednesday to reconsider a tentative rul...


Energy Law


Car charging legal battle heats up

Jun. 15, 2012
By Paul Jones

A legal fight involving California's electric vehicle charging infrastructure is moving forward rapidly, with New Jersey-base...


Intellectual Property


Drafting claims to avoid divided infringement can raise questions about the patentability of your subject matter. By Michelle ...


Litigation


Elephant case to be heard by judge

Jun. 15, 2012
By Brian Sumersn

In an unusual case, a Tarzana attorney is suing Los Angeles claiming it mistreats elephants at its zoo in violation of a state...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Investor group buys seven Freedom publications

Jun. 15, 2012
By Andrew Mc Intyre

Irvine-based Freedom Communications Holdings Inc. announced Monday it is selling the Orange County Register and six other pape...


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


Lawyers for retired Sonoma County workers tried Wednesday to persuade a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel that county of...


Government


Union fails to win concessions on layoffs

Jun. 15, 2012
By Riley Guerin

The union representing administrative support staff and judicial assistants at the Los Angeles Superior Court proposed to have...


Judicial Profile


Jessica P. Silvers

Jun. 15, 2012
By Henry Meier

Judge Jessica P. Silvers, a drama major, is comfortable on the bench and calm under pressure.


Government


More details emerge about LA court layoffs

Jun. 15, 2012
By Brian Sumersn

As part of its planned budget cuts , the Los Angeles County Superior Court will lay off 161 employees and shift another 108 wo...