Max Taves

June 18, 2013 | The Recorder

CPUC's Top Lawyer Blasted by Staff During, and After, Keynote Speech

At regulators conference, Frank Lindh offered a "hypothetical" that sounded a lot like the real controversy roiling his legal department as it fashions penalties for the San Bruno pipeline blast.

By Max Taves and Cheryl Miller

6 minute read

July 12, 2013 | The Recorder

Lead Paint Makers Hope to Carry on Winning Streak in CA Trial

California municipalities that filed suit say state's broader public nuisance laws give them an edge, even after corporate defendants defeated a string of similar cases nationwide.

By Max Taves and Julie Triedman

8 minute read

July 03, 2013 | The Recorder

Litigators Getting in Step With S.F.'s New Complex Judge

Replacing a popular long-serving judge, Curtis Karnow has done things a little differently.

By Max Taves

7 minute read

August 23, 2013 | The Recorder

Circuit Issues Partially Secret Opinion in Case Linked With Terrorism Claims

By Max Taves

4 minute read

June 03, 2013 | The Recorder

Long-Running Lead Paint Suit Clears Hurdle

By Max Taves

4 minute read

October 02, 2013 | The Recorder

In Patent Feud, MoFo Goes on the Attack

Partner Harold McElhinny is leading the charge for Palo Alto Networks in two lawsuits, including one challenging an established doctrine of patent law.

By Max Taves

4 minute read

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