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COPYRIGHT - Azaria v. Bierko

COMPLAINT - While defendant Craig Bierko created similar voice and persona, actor Hank Azaria seeks judicial determination that he holds sole rights to character Jim Brockmire (incorporating the "Azaria voice") fictional sports announcer. (C.D. Cal.)

BANKRUPTCY - In re Scholz

OPINION - Debtor’s annuity under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974(RRA) is not excluded when calculating “projected disposable income” in Chapter 13. (9th Cir.)

CRIMINAL PRACTICE - People v. Mathson

OPINION - Defendant was convicted of “sleep driving” after taking a large dose of Ambien. Jury instructions and conviction of voluntary intoxication were proper, as defendant knew of danger and took more than maximum dose. (Cal.Ct. App., 3d Dist.)

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Law firm leaders weigh recovery strategies at conference

11/16/2012

The chairman of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, Bruce McLean, told attendees that his firm had chosen to focus on shoring up profits per partner during the recession.

CALpers headquarters in Sacramento. REUTERS Max Whittaker

Calpers, others sue Pfizer as 'opt outs' to class action

11/16/2012

A dozen large investors suing the drugmaker for securities fraud have joined the growing trend of plaintiffs trying to get a better result by going solo or as part of a small group.

Apple logo seen in Seoul, file Aug. 24, 2012. REUTERS Lee Jae Won

Samsung goes after HTC deal to undercut Apple - filing

11/16/2012

If all of its patents are included in the deal with HTC it could undermine Apple's efforts to permanently ban the sale of products that copy its technology.

Google REUTERS Arnd Wiegmann

Former Google lawyer named head of Silicon Valley PTO office

11/16/2012

During her tenure as the company's former deputy general counsel and head of patent strategy, Michele Lee called for reforms of the current patent system.


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