August 18, 2010 | The Recorder
Judicial Branch Workers Get Whistle-Blower ProtectionsA legal battle has been simmering this summer between attorney search firm Major Lindsey & Africa LLC and one of its former recruiters in a lawsuit sealed from the public eye. But recently filed court papers reveal allegations of racketeering among competitors vying for business in a cutthroat job market.
By Greg Mitchell
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November 05, 2007 | National Law Journal
Eversheds International Employment Veteran Joins Welsh FirmViv Du-Feu spent 23 years as a partner at Eversheds, eventually overseeing one of the U.K's largest employment practices. But he's quit the national giant for a surprise switch to Welsh practice Capital Law, where he'll help the 12-partner firm beef up its employment capability.
By Ben Mitchell
2 minute read
August 18, 2010 | Legaltech News
Calif. Court Computer System Has 60 Days to Right ItselfIt's put-up-or-shut-up time for the architects of California's troubled Court Case Management System. Sacramento judges reached a deal with the Administrative Office of the Courts that gives the AOC 60 days to get Sacramento's system working better on remote servers. Or else.
By Greg Mitchell
2 minute read
May 31, 2000 | Law.com
Senator George J. Mitchell at Emory UniversityBy George J. Mitchell
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November 08, 2005 | Law.com
Surprises On Tap in Local Bench RacesAlameda and Santa Clara bench races are poised to deliver come-from-behind victories.
By Greg Mitchell
2 minute read
June 13, 1999 | Law.com
California Judges Could GetInsurance for CJP ProbesBy Greg Mitchell
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July 06, 1999 | Law.com
That Ain't Work, It's a Judicial Meeting!Attending Judicial Council committee meetings can be a chore. But that doesn't justify closing up the store, a court of appeal panel ruled last week. The panel tossed out the results of a preliminary hearing held last summer for two men charged with special circumstances murder. The reason? The magistrate presiding over the prelim -- Los Angeles Municipal Court Judge Stephen Marcus -- put the case on hiatus for a day so he could attend a Drug Court Task Force meeting in San Francisco.
By Greg Mitchell
3 minute read
August 16, 2010 | The Recorder
Sacramento Wins Concessions on Computer SystemThe U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently raised a trial balloon on a three-tier patent processing system that permits fast reviews for customers who pay more for the privilege. David L. Feigenbaum writes that this is not the solution for what he sees as an outdated, inefficient system.
By Greg Mitchell
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