Judge Awards Payment to Kleiner Perkins
Summary: Kleiner Perkins was sued by Ellen Pao, a former employee for sex discrimination but the court has ruled in…
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Littler Mendelson to Lay Off 113 in San Francisco
Summary: Littler Mendelson is laying off 113 staffers in San Francisco. San Francisco’s Littler Mendelson P.C . is about to…
UC Hastings Law School to Construct New Building
Summary: UC Hastings Law School has exciting plans to revamp and expand its campus. According to the San Francisco Chronicle,…
Another Deal Reached in Howrey Bankruptcy Case
Summary: Howrey LLP has struck another deal in its bankruptcy case, this time with Wiley Rein. Allan Diamond has struck another…
Quinn Emanuel Elects 11 New Partners Across the Globe
Summary: The law firm of Quinn Emanuel has announced that it has elected 11 new partners to its partnership. The law…
Mergers Among Law Firms Create Conflicts of Interest
Summary: Conflicts of interest have become a major concern for law firms involved in mergers as they are being removed from…
Owner of Hellmann’s Sues Maker of “Just Mayo” for False Advertising
Summary: The parent company of Hellmann's, Unilever, has sued the maker of "Just Mayo," Hampton Creek, for false advertising. Unilever, which…
Vinson & Elkins Adds Two in San Francisco Patent Litigation Practice
Summary: The law firm of Vinson & Elkins has added two new Patent Litigation lawyers in its San Francisco office in…
Airbnb May Soon Be Legal in San Francisco
Summary: A new law has passed in San Francisco that will allow consumers to offer rental services to guests. Short-term…
It Is Best to Dance Prior to a Double Mastectomy
Summary: What would you do right before going under the knife for a double mastectomy? Would you dance dressed in hospital…
Sidley Austin Welcomes Scott Nonaka to San Francisco Office
Summary: The law firm of Sidley Austin LLP has announced that veteran litigator Scott Nonaka has joined the law firm in…
Cooley LLP Welcomes Robert W. Phillips to San Francisco Office
Summary: Cooley LLP announced on Tuesday that Robert W. Phillips has joined the firm as a partner in its San Francisco…