Amanda Bronstad

Amanda Bronstad is the ALM staff reporter covering class actions and mass torts nationwide. She writes the email dispatch Law.com Class Actions: Critical Mass. She is based in Los Angeles.

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October 24, 2007 | Law.com

Another Hot Season for Judicial Elections

The battles for state Supreme Court seats are heating up as another year of expensive and hotly contested elections begins. Next year's races in Alabama, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin are expected to draw financial support from private interest groups. Meanwhile judges in Idaho and Pennsylvania who have endured political attacks have chosen not to run for re-election. Finally, legislative proposals planned for next year could overhaul the way in which judges are selected in Missouri and Minnesota.

By Amanda Bronstad

6 minute read

September 13, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

A Timely Warning to Employees About Social Media

OfficeLeaks, an online employee chat room that models itself on the traditional water cooler, was launched in April. The site promised it has taken steps to protect users' anonymity, but -- like Facebook and Twitter -- could become a tool for employers in legal disputes with their employees.

By Amanda Bronstad

6 minute read

December 19, 2006 | The Recorder

Delgadillo Criticized for $2.7M Payout

A recent settlement between the city of Los Angeles and a local firefighter has cast a shadow over City Attorney Rockard "Rocky" Delgadillo's office.

By Amanda Bronstad

4 minute read

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