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SAN FRANCISCO — For weeks, ever since federal prosecutors in Northern California began ramping up mandatory minimum sentences against individuals, defense lawyers have been p
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In the mid-1970s, when Kathleen Fisher joined Morrison & Foerster as a summer associate, women lawyers were just hitting critical mass at the firm. Out of 70 attorneys, about a dozen wer
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9th Cir. 10-30237 The court of appeals affirmed a judgment of the district court. The court held that venue in Alaska was proper for a defendant who took substantial steps there
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9th Cir. 11-35072 The court of appeals affirmed a judgment of the district court. The court held that record evidence of a social security claimants disability rating by an
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C.A. 2nd B238265 The Second Appellate District affirmed a trial court order. The court held that the Federal Arbitration Act preempts the Consumer Legal Remedies Acts prohi
By Joshua Sisco | February 14, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO Fenwick & West continues to be a go-to shop for Silicon Valley IPOs, winning the cover spots for two $75 million initial public offerings.San Francisco-bas
By Nathalie Pierrepont | October 1, 2013
A team from Cooley has stepped in to defend the top executives of Ecotality Inc., a manufacturer of charging stations for electric cars, in securities litigation stemming from the company
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By Amanda Bronstad | October 20, 2011
A federal judge has granted Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe's motion to withdraw from representing MGA Entertainment Inc., maker of the Bratz doll, in its copyright dispute with Mattel Inc.
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9th Cir. 10-56967 The court of appeals affirmed a judgment of the district court. The court held that a breach of contract claim against the post office by a postal employee was
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