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December 08, 2011 | The Recorder

Circuit Weighs Walker's Handling of Prop 8 Case

More than two hours of arguments devoted to release of trial videotape and whether the former federal judge should have disclosed he was in a long-term same-sex relationship.
4 minute read
May 13, 2003 | The Recorder

Judicial Profile: Maria-Elena James

Maria-Elena James has 69 first cousins, so it comes as no surprise that her first stop as a judge was in family court. She moved on from there to become a U.S. magistrate on the federal bench in San Francisco. But with her duties focused on discovery and settlement conferences, she can still see some pretty childish behavior. Nevertheless, performing the trick of getting adversaries to shake hands and walk out of court after a settlement conference is something she enjoys.
4 minute read
July 28, 2011 | The Recorder

Castillo v. Toll Bros., Inc.

7 minute read
May 01, 2012 | The Recorder

Dewey & LeBoeuf Holdouts Confront a Grim Reality

7 minute read
January 12, 2012 | The Recorder

Mark LeHocky

The Ross Stores GC has expanded the legal department to better balance the workload, and today manages to handle about half the work in house.
6 minute read
May 17, 2013 | 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.
4 minute read
May 24, 2013 | The Recorder

Ropers Majeski Tries to Re-Invent Itself

6 minute read
September 05, 2013 | The Recorder

In Practice: Ninth Circuit Upholds Ban on SOCE

The court examined and rejected every constitutional argument in support of sexual orientation change therapy, says attorney James Ching.
6 minute read
April 16, 2012 | The Recorder

Oracle Lawyer Lays Out Google IP Theft Allegations Without Drama, or Objections

MoFo's Michael Jacobs took a simple, straightforward approach to explaining a complex case to jurors.
3 minute read
October 07, 2011 | The Recorder

Viewpoint: What Will Realignment Mean for Defense Lawyers, Clients?

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