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Obituaries


Former Eastern District judge dies

May 8, 2012
By Jill Redhage

Robert E. Coyle, am icon of federal courthouse construction, died late Monday night. He was 82.


Law Practice


Litigators look to meditation

May 8, 2012
By Susan Mcraen

An informal group of L.A. lawyers seeks relief from work stress ...


Corporate


Biotech names new general counsel

May 8, 2012
By David Mc Afee

Amyris Inc. has announced dramatic changes to its leadership lineup. ...


Law Practice


Cooley adds capital markets specialist

May 8, 2012
By Kevin Lee

Andrew S. "Drew" Williamson was previously at Latham & Watkins LLP. ...


Intellectual Property


Oracle, Google jurors leave lawyers guessing

May 8, 2012
By Craig Andersonn

The jury deliberating in Oracle Corp. 's lawsuit against Google Inc. for infringing elements of the Java programming language...


U.S. Supreme Court


The Senate is poised today to confirm U.S. District Judge Jacqueline H. Nguyen to join the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals,...


Law Practice


State Bar considers shortening bar exam

May 8, 2012
By Don Debenedictisn

State Bar officials are considering trimming California's biannual bar exam from three days down to two. ...


Labor/Employment


A major retailer violated federal discrimination laws when it fired an assistant manager while she was on maternity leave, the...


Contracts


Learn a few strategies to get the most out of your licensing agreements. By Scott Hervey of Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Tobin &...


Intellectual Property


The Federal Circuit has ordered an Eastern District of Texas judge to reconsider his decision joining 18 defendants in a paten...


Law Practice


Dewey issues WARN Act notice to all employees

May 8, 2012
By Casey Sullivan

Stephen Horvath, executive partner of Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP issued a memo to all U.S. Dewey personnel notifying them they ma...


Paul P. Chen specializes in cross-border transactions with Asia-based companies. ...


Government


The splinter group known as Alliance of California Judges is finding some resistance to its recent calls for the judiciary to ...


Intellectual Property


A federal jury ruled Monday that Google Inc. infringed elements of the Oracle Corp.-owned Java programming language but reache...


Judicial Profile


Phyllis A. Shibata

May 8, 2012
By Pat Alston

Commissioner Phyllis Shibata passes on to juveniles the lessons she's learned about persistence.


Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Biotech


When Medicare seeks reimbursement, things can get messy. By Shawn Khorrami and Bahar Dejben of Khorrami LLP ...


Labor/Employment


Tour guides' wage claims dismissed

May 8, 2012
By Brian Sumersn

Two tour chaperones cannot sue their employer for violating federal and state wage laws for work they performed abroad, a U.S....


Bankruptcy


Mammoth Lakes provides a lesson in rationality

May 8, 2012
By Karen Natividadn

The AB506 process can increase returns to all parties by reducing restructuring costs and eliminating or reducing the costs of...


Discipline


Disciplinary actions

May 7, 2012
By Seena Nikravan

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


Firm Watch


On the Move

May 7, 2012
By Ryne Hodkowski

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP named Marshall C. Stoddard Jr. as partner and Christopher L. Exberger as counsel. Stoddard wil...


Judicial Profile


James P. Arguelles

May 7, 2012
By Fiona Smith

Judge James Arguelles worked on both sides of criminal prosecutions, but now he's the decider.


Judicial Profile


Ronald B. Robie

May 6, 2012
By Emily Green

Justice Ronald Robie says lawyers should think about appellate issues even during trial.


Labor/Employment


The move comes four months after the National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C. ruled for the first time that employer...


Law Practice


Language is not just a means of communication for lawyers, it is the source, process and product of our work. By Wendy W. Smit...


Alternative Dispute Resolution


Dennis S. Choate

May 5, 2012
By Susan Mcraen

ADR neutral's practicality and ability to sum up situations realistically has helped bring together some of the most recalcitr...


Intellectual Property


Oracle Corp. lawyers have told a federal judge they intend to claim $777 million in damages during the retrial of their client...


Litigation


The state Administrative Office of the Courts must pay more than $4 million in a dispute with a construction company that bega...


Intellectual Property


TRIPS: Where is my champagne?

May 5, 2012
By Michael Leen

Many countries and international agreements recognize the value of geographic origin. By Scott Plamondon of Weintraub Genshlea...


Criminal


A state court judge dismissed the voter fraud case brought against Los Angeles City Councilman Richard Alarcon and his wife. ...


Perspective


New privacy requirements for app providers

May 5, 2012
By Ben Armisteadn

California and the six largest app providers have reached an agreement to ensure compliance with privacy rules. By Shawn Khorr...