This weeklong series honoring the business of law in San Diego culminates with today's report, which takes a look at solo practioners and small firms.
The courts are filled with defendants fighting to keep their liberty or their money. On occasion, defendants may find that they are fighting for both at the same time, on the same facts, in simultaneous criminal and civil proceedings.
San Diego's senior attorneys will remember when marketing was a four letter word for law firms.
For more than 100 years, the concept of "likelihood of confusion" has been the cornerstone of trademark infringement law. Courts in each jurisdiction use their own multifactor test to determine whether a defendant's use of a particular trademark is likely to result in consumer confusion as to whether the defendant's goods or services are produced or endorsed by -- or otherwise associated with -- the plaintiff.
WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration assured the Supreme Court last December that Guantanamo Bay prisoners who felt they were unfairly being detained could have their cases thoroughly reviewed by a federal appeals court. Now, it's not so clear.
Carriage Services Inc., a Houston funeral-services company, recently discovered that 70 percent of the workers in its 125-person headquarters watched videos on Web sites like Google Inc.'s (Nasdaq: GOOG) YouTube and News Corp.'s (NYSE: NWS) MySpace for about an hour a day.
When it comes to protecting the privacy of patients' computerized information, the main threat the health-care industry faces isn't from hackers, but from itself.
NEW YORK -- Major League Baseball's new investigative unit is at work on several probes that could lead to discipline while also dealing with the burgeoning business of player identity theft.
MILWAUKEE -- Maurice Pulley agreed last fall to testify against the thug accused of shooting him in the face in an argument over a parking spot. But before Pulley ever took the stand, two gunmen ran up to him and killed him in his mother's driveway.
Last fall, Jenny Balaze left her post in Ernst & Young LLC's Washington office to spend 12 weeks in Buenos Aires as a volunteer, providing free accounting services to a small publishing firm. It was among "the best three months of my life," says the 27-year-old business advisory services manager.
HONOLULU -- Hawaii journalists would be protected from revealing their sources, notes and video recordings to the government under a measure given final approval by lawmakers Tuesday.
The San Diego Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) held its annual Leadership Dinner at The Prado in Balboa Park April 15. Outgoing President Angela Landeros of Schwartz Semerdjian Haile Ballard & Cauley LLP passed the gavel to Lucy Frederick, the human resources/recruiting director for Seltzer Caplan McMahon & Vitek. Frederick, who has served on the board of directors of ALA for the past three years, been an ALA member for 19 years and was awarded the Spirit of San Diego - ALA Award by the San Diego Chapter in October 2007, will serve as president through March 2009.
Today, litigation is more complex than ever. An attorney is ethically bound to provide the best representation for the client. In order to do so, the attorney must use all the resources available and an expert is certainly one of the most beneficial.
The San Diego business law firm of Ferris & Britton is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
The use of eminent domain -- government's ability to take over private land for public use due to deteriorated conditions -- has led to a considerable amount of discomfort for small business and homeowners.
If you run a municipal pension system, you might not want to take any calls from Mike Conger.
WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration assured the Supreme Court last December that Guantanamo Bay prisoners who felt they were unfairly being detained could have their cases thoroughly reviewed by a federal appeals court. Now, it's not so clear.
Carriage Services Inc., a Houston funeral-services company, recently discovered that 70 percent of the workers in its 125-person headquarters watched videos on Web sites like Google Inc.'s (Nasdaq: GOOG) YouTube and News Corp.'s (NYSE: NWS) MySpace for about an hour a day.
When it comes to protecting the privacy of patients' computerized information, the main threat the health-care industry faces isn't from hackers, but from itself.
NEW YORK -- Major League Baseball's new investigative unit is at work on several probes that could lead to discipline while also dealing with the burgeoning business of player identity theft.
MILWAUKEE -- Maurice Pulley agreed last fall to testify against the thug accused of shooting him in the face in an argument over a parking spot. But before Pulley ever took the stand, two gunmen ran up to him and killed him in his mother's driveway.
The Daily Transcript kicks off its weeklong series with a look at a state bill headed for debate, the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, profiles and more.
The Daily Transcript kicks off its weeklong series with a look at corporate law, mergers, a profile with a local general counsel and more.
This weeklong series focusing on the business of law in San Diego kicks off with a look at corporate law, e-discovery, social media, a Q&A with local attorneys and more.
This weeklong series focusing on the business of law in San Diego kicks off with a look at the construction and real estate legal arenas, including a Q&A with local attorneys.
Today's Law Week special report features national and international practices.
In honor of Law Week, today's special report takes a closer look at legal education and services.
Intellectual property and specialty practice areas are the main topics in today's special report honoring the business of law.
This weeklong series honoring the business of law in San Diego kicks off today with a spotlight on full-service law firms.
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