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Letters to the Editor
The Recorder
July 2, 2009
One reader wonders whether Prop 8 has led to an ex post facto law in the California Constitution, while another points out the importance of a judge's demeanor during jury selection.
Walker Wants Lots of Evidence on Prop 8
The Recorder
July 2, 2009
The federal judge calls for briefs on whether a heightened standard of review should apply to the same-sex marriage ban, laying out a roadmap for the way he'll approach the case.
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Silicon Scene
The Recorder
July 2, 2009
Davis Polk's Daniel Kelly led a team that helped prop up an ailing E-Trade with its second injection of more than $2 billion in the past two years — a more complicated procedure this time around.
Orrick Breaks Lockstep
The Recorder
July 2, 2009
Orrick Chairman Ralph Baxter Jr. made his firm the latest to change the high-priced lockstep associate compensation system.
Howrey, Day Casebeer Make It Official
The Recorder
July 2, 2009
Robert Ruyak, Howrey's managing partner, said he first suggested a combination three years ago, but talks didn't get serious until about six months ago.
Correction
The Recorder
July 1, 2009
Due to a reporting error, the June 30 article "Untangling Stimulus Strings" incorrectly stated that the decision Campbell Plastics Engineering & Mfg. v. Brownlee (Nov. 10, 2004) 389 F.3d 1243 was decided in the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. It was decided in the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
Burned Man Can't Sue Festival, Court Rules
The Recorder
July 1, 2009
If you walk into the flaming remnants of the Burning Man effigy, you assume the risk of getting burned — and having your negligence action decommoditized.
State Finally Updates E-Discovery Rules
The Recorder
July 1, 2009
The state's first e-discovery regulations, three years in the making, took effect immediately with the governor's signature this week.
Anatomy of a Record IP Verdict
The Recorder
July 1, 2009
We're told that WilmerHale IP giant William Lee failed to connect with the jury in a case that ended up costing his client $1.67 billion.
After Prelim, Ramos to Face Murder Trial
The Recorder
June 30, 2009
A San Francisco judge ruled Monday that the prosecution's evidence against alleged killer Edwin Ramos was sufficient to go to trial.
S.F. Federal Jury Rejects Death Penalty
The Recorder
June 30, 2009
A Northern District jury last week wouldn't go for death in a gang-related triple murder case.
Correction
The Recorder
June 30, 2009
Because of a reporting error, a June 25 story on a State Bar governors? race erred on the date candidate John Nejedly graduated from law school. It was 2004, not 2007.
Cablevision Suit Won't Be Last Word On TV IP
The Recorder
June 30, 2009
The U.S. Supreme Court decided not to take up television networks' suit. IP lawyers will have to find another case to test the copyright waters churned up by DVR technology.
Untangling Stimulus Strings
The Recorder
June 30, 2009
The Obama administration wants to jumpstart clean-tech companies, but are they, and their lawyers, ready for what the government demands in return?
Class Status Not Needed for Private AG Suits
The Recorder
June 30, 2009
The California Supreme Court says employees can sue their bosses without meeting class action requirements. Wait, not so fast, labor unions.
No Regrets on Prop 8, Chief Says
The Recorder
June 29, 2009
As much as he might have liked to see his landmark ruling favoring same-sex marriage stand, Ronald George knew he was doing the "right thing" when he upheld Proposition 8 late last month.
Adachi Ahead in S.F.'s Budget Wars
The Recorder
June 29, 2009
As San Francisco's fiscal fighting nears its climax, things are looking really good for Public Defender Jeff Adachi, who not only resisted making cuts, but may manage to get a budget increase.
On the Move
The Recorder
June 29, 2009
A weekly report of lawyer moves and law firm changes. Keep abreast of where movers and shakers are going and what they're doing.
Blame Game for Poor Patents
The Recorder
June 29, 2009
Reed Smith's Craig Opperman has crunched some numbers and concluded that the real problem with low-quality patents comes from companies cutting back on both R&D and legal budgets.
Carroll, Burdick Names Second Female Leader
The Recorder
June 26, 2009
L.A.'s Vicki Freimann will head up the 66-lawyer firm as it makes a growth push nationally and beyond U.S. borders.
