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February 20, 2003 |

Insuring Their Future

Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold's San Francisco office, with its dark wood paneling and thick carpeting, screams "old-school law firm." And its reputation as an insurance defense shop seems almost as impervious to change as its decor. But the firm contends that the image no longer reflects reality. It's in the midst of a long-term business makeover aimed at transforming it into a high-end litigation powerhouse.
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March 09, 2005 |

Calif. Bar Aims Fat Fee Hike at Inactive Lawyers

California Bar dues could be going up, with the heftiest increase being borne by lawyers who don't practice law. The organization is seeking to increase dues by $5 per year for the state's active members and a whopping $85 for inactive attorneys. Bar leaders retreated from an earlier proposal that would have forced bad lawyers to pay a substantial portion of the costs of their own disciplinary proceedings. The idea had come under heavy attack from both inside and outside the Bar.
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March 08, 2005 |

Bar Aims Fat Fee Hike at Inactive Lawyers

Bar dues could be going up, with the heftiest increase being borne by lawyers who don't practice law. On Saturday, State Bar President John Van de Kamp announced that the organization is seeking to increase Bar dues by $5 per year for the state's 150,000 active members and a whopping $85 for more than 34,000 inactive attorneys.
5 minute read
November 13, 2006 |

The NLJ 250 Chart (51-100)

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April 23, 2007 |

Chart: Diversity Scorecard 2007

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June 27, 2013 |

Pro Bono 2013: The Holdouts

Thirty-four Am Law 200 firms declined to participate in our pro bono survey this year, including some of The Am Law 100's largest firms by head count, as well as some of its most profitable.
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June 08, 2011 |

Back on Track: The percentage of minority lawyers at large firms edged up in 2011

It's not much, but it's enough to make diversity advocates in the legal profession let out a collective "phew" According to the latest Diversity Scorecard complied by The American Lawyer, a Daily Report affiliate, in 2010 big firms increased their percentage of minority attorneys by 0.2 percent, to 13.9 percent.
5 minute read
July 07, 2006 |

Julian Pardini, 1932 ~ 2006

Longtime North Beach attorney Julian Pardini passed away July 2. Attention to his clients' needs was legendary, his son said.
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August 08, 2005 |

Software Development Deals: Parting Can Be Sweet Sorrow

Businesses and other organizations frequently purchase licenses to major pieces of software along with related services, such as customization or other support of the software. But if the software provider retains title to the software, what can the customer continue to do with the software after the business relationship ends? The answer, says attorney Alan J. Haus, is found by understanding the difference between owning a copyright and owning a copy of a work, and examining the contract language.
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March 29, 2005 |

Judicial Profile: James Ritchie

On a recent morning in his San Rafael courtroom, Judge James Ritchie, who has spent most of his judicial career in criminal court, didn't hesitate to wade into a thicket of complicated civil cases. He aggressively but politely engaged the attorneys with questions and suggestions, trying to find common ground or move toward a solution. According to Charles Cacciatore, a Marin deputy DA, the judge's actions that day reflect his style, "He's always trying to do the right thing, listens to both sides."
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