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U.S. Supreme Court


High Court Skirts Takings Issue

Jun. 19, 2010
By Lawrence Hurleyn

In an important property rights case, the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday just about ducked the broad constitutional question in r...


Litigation


Orange County Takes Its Lumps

Jun. 19, 2010
By Don Debenedictisn

An appellate court blistered the County of Orange and, by implication, its appellate lawyers at Buchalter Nemer, for making "l...


Keith Bishop of Allen Matkins examines a recent case regarding the California Legislature's most significant attempt to impose...


Perspective


When Language And Law Intertwine

Jun. 19, 2010
By Sharon Liangn

Patrick Del Duca of Zuber & Taillieu discusses the role of language when dealing with parties to a transnational deal. ...


Criminal


The Aggravation Continues

Jun. 19, 2010
By Sharon Liangn

While courts work their way through the aggravated felony definition, the lives of many permanent residents are upended, write...


Zoning, Planning and Use


Court: Cities Must Prove Blight

Jun. 19, 2010
By Jason W. Armstrong

California land use lawyers stood up and took notice this week when a state appellate court nixed Glendora's plans to redevelo...


U.S. Supreme Court


Sexy Text Search Didn't Violate 4th Amendment

Jun. 19, 2010
By Lawrence Hurleyn

In a unanimous vote, the U.S. Supreme Court held Thursday that the City of Ontario did not violate the Fourth Amendment rights...


Perspective


Winning in Arbitration

Jun. 19, 2010
By Carla Pinedan

Alexander Polsky of JAMS provides a practical analysis of how to ensure the best result for your client. ...


Intellectual Property


Aristocrat Patent Suit Dismissed

Jun. 18, 2010
By Craig Andersonn

Electronic gaming machine maker Aristocrat Technologies will appeal a San Jose federal judge's finding that rival Internationa...


Environmental


Fuel Law Challenge Moves Forward

Jun. 18, 2010
By Fiona Smith

A Fresno federal judge refused California's request to dismiss a challenge to its landmark renewable fuel law Wednesday, rulin...


John Stephens and Kanika Corley of Sedgwick Detert conclude their discussion on net neutrality and arguments for and against I...


Entertainment & Sports


Disney CEO Takes Hot Seat in Trial

Jun. 18, 2010
By Christian Berthelsenn

Robert Iger, the president and chief executive officer of the Walt Disney Co., took the witness stand Wednesday in a courtroom...


Mergers & Acquisitions


Latham Lands Energy Deal

Jun. 18, 2010
By Jill Redhage

Latham & Watkins lawyers from around the country are aiding Salt Lake City-based energy company Questar Corp. in a spin-of...


Real Estate/Development


Real Estate Movers & Shakers

Jun. 18, 2010
By Carla Pinedan

Perkins Coie signed a $2.2 million, three-year lease for 19,969-square-foot office suite at 11988 El Camino Real in San Diego....


Judges and Judiciary


Requirements Raised for Write-Ins

Jun. 18, 2010
By Amy Yarbroughn

Inspired by a 2008 election where six Los Angeles judges were targeted based on their Latino surnames, a bill that would tight...


Constitutional Law


Next week, the 9th Circuit will determine whether the U.S. Constitution should be read to reward investors in a mobile home pa...


Litigation


A recent case from California provides a cautionary warning for counsel seeking to invoke the doctrine of forum non conveni...


Immigration


ACLU Alleges Racial Profiling

Jun. 18, 2010
By Jason W. Armstrong

The American Civil Liberties Union sued U.S. immigration officials on behalf of a Muslim man Wednesday, claiming the 50-year-o...


Intellectual Property


Mattel Wins Early Battle

Jun. 18, 2010
By Craig Andersonn

A San Jose federal judge has denied a preliminary injunction against Mattel Inc. that would have barred the company from marke...


Law Practice


Legal Industry Watching Manatt Case

Jun. 18, 2010
By Kari Hamanakan

The legal industry is watching closely for the outcome of a controversial malicious prosecution case against Manatt, Phelps &a...


U.S. Supreme Court


Kagan Shows Ability to Compromise

Jun. 18, 2010
By Lawrence Hurleyn

As a White House official during the Clinton administration, U.S. Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan played a role in refereein...


Litigation


Toyota Plaintiffs Face Tough Road

Jun. 18, 2010
By Gabe Friedmann

Plaintiffs in auto crash cases have faced a long history of stumbling blocks in proving electrical magnetic interference caus...


Chief Judge Vaughn Walker listened to one final debate on gay marriage in his federal courtroom Wednesday as he prepared to ru...


Trusts & Estates


Who can someone trust to manage his or her affairs in the event of incapacity or after death? Chris Johnson of Russakow, Ryan,...


Labor/Employment


A New Line Of Defense

Jun. 17, 2010
By Cat Ho

Employment lawyers are increasingly suggesting a small but growing alternative for clients looking to fire troublesome workers...


Judicial Profile


Procter Ralph Hug Jr.

Jun. 17, 2010
By John Roemer

9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Senior Judge ...


Investments


Tesla Plans To Raise $204 Million

Jun. 17, 2010
By Jill Redhage

Palo Alto-based electric sportscar maker Tesla Motors plans to sell 11.1 million shares in its initial public offering to rais...


Litigation


Angels Sued Over Accessibility

Jun. 17, 2010
By Don Debenedictisn

A disabled baseball fan filed a potential class action in federal court Tuesday against the Angels baseball team and the city ...


Litigation


HP Reaches Settlement

Jun. 17, 2010
By Craig Anderson

Hewlett-Packard Co. has agreed to settle a class action alleging that the Palo Alto company's printers contained mechanisms th...


Labor/Employment


The Fate of the 'Stray Remarks Doctrine'

Jun. 17, 2010
By Lisa Kestenbaumn

Employers face a tougher legal landscape should the state Supreme Court reject a doctrine that prevents employees from pursuri...