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Q&A with Stephen Pickett, Southern California Edison
Stephen Pickett is senior vice president and general counsel of Southern California Edison, a subsidiary company of Edison International. With roots in Southern California that reach back into the late 19th century, SCE provides electric power to more than 13 million people and businesses stretched across 50,000 square miles. Pickett became general counsel at SCE in January 2000.
No Jail for Founder of 'Girls Gone Wild' Video Business
After years of hiring and firing his attorneys, Joe Francis, founder of the "Girls Gone Wild" video line, has resolved the federal government's tax case against him. Francis, who served 10 months in jail before being released on bail, was sentenced on Friday to time served after pleading guilty to two counts of filing false tax returns and one count of bribing jail guards. He agreed to pay a $10,000 fine and $250,000 in back taxes to the IRS. Federal prosecutors agreed to drop two felony charges of tax evasion.Skadden aids Russell in purchase by Buffett
By Andy Peters, Staff ReporterWarren Buffet continues to add Georgia companies to his burgeoning portfolio.On Monday Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said it would acquire Atlanta-based clothing maker Russell Corp. for about $992 million in cash and assumed debt. The deal is subject to approval by Russell shareholders and regulatory authorities.
In-House Counsel Go Back to School for Risk Management, Corporate Governance
In-house counsel face a daunting array of pressing issues when it comes to overseeing corporate activities. Toward that end, Stanford Law School's annual Directors' College has turned into a sold-out gathering of senior corporate executives, with a curriculum that focuses on some of the vital responsibilities facing company management. Participation at these sessions also allows in-house counsel to discuss company-specific ideas about how best to manage risks and avoid governance-related scandals.
Orrick to the Rescue in Bratz Doll Fight
MGA hires new lawyers from Orrick and wins a major victory when it convinced the Ninth Circuit to put on hold a recall of the dolls.LA Offices Boost Start Pay to $135K
Kellie [email protected] ANGELES-Irell Manella will raise first-year associates' base salary to $135,000 next year, a $5,000 increase that is already sending ripples through the Southern California legal industry. Upon hearing news of the hike, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver Hedges quickly followed suit, lifting their first-year base by $5,000 to match Irell.
At the Supreme Court, A Waiting Game for Decisions
On April 24, just two minutes after 11 a.m., Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. announced in a voice tinged with satisfaction, "Our last case of the year," and opened arguments in a Title VII retaliation challenge.Trending Stories
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