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Troubled Startup's CEO 'Relied on' Lawyers
The Recorder
Canopy Financial has been accused of massive fraud, but its former CEO says he simply relied on legal advice. Wilson Sonsini provided outside lawyers and the company's GC.
Lawyer Wants Do-Over for State Government
The Recorder
Capital Accounts: Andrew Giacomini, the managing partner of politically connected Hanson Bridgett, is going all out on the dream for a constitutional convention.
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Dorfman Joins Field Running for Bench
The Recorder
Longtime San Francisco prosecutor Harry Dorfman is one of five judge hopefuls on the books so far for the June election.
On the Move
The Recorder
A weekly report of lawyer moves and law firm changes. Keep abreast of where movers and shakers are going and what they're doing.
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PTO Adds to Its Government Affairs Team
The National Law Journal
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office continues to seed its leadership ranks with private-sector IP lawyers — this time, with an executive from the Intellectual Property Owners Association.
Former Prosecutors in Trouble
The American Lawyer
An ex-DOJ deputy was sentenced in connection with the Jack Abramoff case, while a former U.S. attorney from New Jersey has been accused of being part of a crime syndicate.
Ninth Circuit Rules for Contractors
The National Law Journal
The appeals court said independent contractors have the right to sue for discrimination, creating a 2-2 split in the circuits on the issue.
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Jerry Brown Courted History With Supreme Court Picks
The Recorder
Between 1975 and 1983, Gov. Jerry Brown named seven justices, including Cruz Reynoso, Joseph Grodin and Rose Bird. Mentioned for a third term: The First District's Maria Rivera and Martin Jenkins.
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The Wages of Blogging: Blogging Awards
Legal Pad
An Oakland attorney's blogging has made him a recognized figure in workers' comp law.
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Shareholders Spar With Public Companies
The Recorder
An uptick in mergers and acquisitions has led to more litigation seeking to stop the deals. Two Davis Polk lawyers offer their observations on this year's litigation.
