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November 01, 2011 | The Recorder

Social Media and The Law

State bars and courts are beginning to grapple with online interactions, ethics and discoverability of information, explains Kevin L. Nichols of KLN Consulting.
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October 31, 2003 | The Recorder

The Race for S.F. District Attorney

Since June, four polls have shown incumbent District Attorney Terence Hallinan and third-time candidate Bill Fazio swapping the lead in the DA race, with newcomer Kamala Harris consistently in third place but gaining ground. Heading into the home stretch before the general election Tuesday, the candidates are feverishly campaigning to capture a share of the roughly one-quarter to one-third of likely voters who remain undecided, according to two October polls.
7 minute read
September 03, 2010 | The Recorder

Silicon Valley Pushes to Turn Scientists into Lawyers

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August 07, 2007 | Law.com

In Camera

SEC attorneys are sitting ringside at ex-Brocade CEO's backdating trial ... Marlon Brando's will may qualify as interesting enough to shield a TV show from a lawsuit ... S.F. lawyers and Idaho judge don't see eye to eye on pronouns, but agree on the bigger picture ... Jerry Brown wasn't the first AG to get a bee in his bonnet over local responsibility to plan ahead for greenhouse gas emissions.
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May 02, 2005 | The Recorder

On the Move

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June 10, 2011 | The Recorder

'Citizens United' and Judicial Elections

The impact of the decision that rocked the campaign finance law is undermining the independence of the bench, explains Joanna K. Weinberg of Hastings.
9 minute read
April 18, 2012 | The Recorder

Mohamad v. Palestinian Authority

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September 21, 2012 | The Recorder

People v. Paniagua

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February 15, 2013 | The Recorder

The Uncertainty of Spousal Support Waivers

Recent case law provides some clarity, but drafters should take caution as prenuptial agreements are evaluated years in the future, advises Stephanie Barnett of Jaffe and Clemens.
8 minute read
February 03, 2012 | The Recorder

On the Move

A weekly report of lawyer moves and law firm changes. Keep abreast of where movers and shakers are going and what they're doing.
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