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Bankruptcy Court Addresses Conflict Between State and Federal Marijuana Laws
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Court Declines to Dismiss Shareholder Lawsuit Alleging Failure to Use “Commercially Reasonable Efforts” to Develop Product
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Court Stays Arbitration of Trademark Dispute Over Lack of Diversity Among Arbitrators
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The “De Minimis” Copyright Exception for Northern California Software Companies
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Employees of California Tech Company Stage Walkout to Protest Management Practices
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Mass Layoffs Lead to Federal Lawsuit Against California Video Game Developer
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California Businesses Must Watch Out for “Disparate Impact” Discrimination
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Former Social Media Content Moderator Files Lawsuit in Northern California State Court Seeking Compensation for Psychological Trauma
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Candy Bar Maker Loses Trademark Protection Based on Shape of Product
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California Supreme Court Distinguishes State and Federal Wage Laws
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Supreme Court to Rule on Whether Nonjudicial Foreclosure Counts as Debt Collection Under Federal Law
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Court Rules on the “De Minimis” Exception to Copyright Infringement
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Consent to Jurisdiction in Business Litigation, According to One Court, Is Not the Same as Mandatory Forum Selection
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European Court Decisions Could Pose Problems for California Companies that Do Business Across the Atlantic
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Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against App Developer Followed by Business Tort Countersuit
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Copyright Claim Dismissed by Ninth Circuit for Lack of “Substantial Similarity” Between Works
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Ninth Circuit Finds No Standing in California Consumer Lawsuit Against Business
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Jury in California Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Awards Over $700,000 to Owners of Famous Cat
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Self-Regulatory Body Refers Northern California Business to FTC Over Claims of Failure to Disclose Fees
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California Supreme Court Rules on Liability for Design Flaws in Condominium Building Project
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Northern California Federal Lawsuit Alleges Deceptive Business Practices by Smartphone Maker
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California Businesses Address Ownership of Intellectual Property and the Right-to-Repair Movement
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California Tech Company Faces Lawsuits Alleging Employment Discrimination Against Both Men and Women
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U.S. Supreme Court Considers How the Alien Tort Statute Applies to Corporations in California and Around the Country
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California Legislator Reviews Employment Laws Dealing with Workplace Harassment
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Liability of California Homeowners Associations for Injuries to Residents and Others
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California Federal Appellate Court Rules on Question of Standing in Consumer Lawsuit Against Business
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How Amendments to the ADA Currently Pending in Congress Could Affect California Businesses
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Northern California Tech Company Faces Federal Labor Complaint
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California Supreme Court Rules on Whether Non-Recreational Use of Private Property Creates Rights for Non-Owners
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Ninth Circuit Ruling on Whistleblower Protections in Dodd-Frank Headed to Supreme Court
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Cybersecurity Obligations of California Businesses
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Cereal Maker Cannot Trademark the Color Yellow, According to Trademark Appeals Board
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Lawsuit Against San Francisco Business Alleges Workplace Harassment, Wrongful Termination
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California Supreme Court Resolves Dispute over State “Day-of-Rest” Laws
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U.S. Supreme Court Reverses California Court’s Claim of Personal Jurisdiction Over Out-of-State Corporations
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New California Employment Regulations Affect Use of Criminal History Information During Hiring Process
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Trademark Disparagement Clause Violates Free Speech Rights, According to U.S. Supreme Court
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California Supreme Court Issues Important Ruling on Government Records that Could Affect Business Litigation
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Self-Driving Car Technology at Center of California Trade Secret Lawsuit
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Court Dismisses Objection to Corporate Merger, Finding that Shareholders Had Sufficient Information
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Northern California Employment Lawsuit Alleges Race Discrimination, Wage Claims
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U.S. Copyright Office Issues New Regulations Regarding “Safe Harbor” Protections for Websites Under the DMCA
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California Antitrust Class Action Accuses Electronics Companies of Colluding to Lower Wages
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Federal International Trade Agency Hears Patent Dispute Between Fitness Tracker Manufacturers
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Ninth Circuit Rules on Default Interest Rates in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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California Court Allows False Advertising Lawsuit to Proceed
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Federal Circuit Rules on What Constitutes Use of a Trademark in Commerce
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New Federal Law Prohibits Businesses from Penalizing Customers for Bad Online Reviews
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Ninth Circuit Rules in Consumer’s Favor in California Vehicle Warranty Case
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New California Statutes Aimed at Reducing Wage Disparity Go into Effect
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Krispy Kreme Sued for Misleading Customers Into Thinking Doughnuts Contain Fruit
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Laws Regulating Certain Types of Interstate Business Transactions May Be Up for Supreme Court Review
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New Law Bans Forum Selection Clauses in California Employment Contracts that Apply Laws of Other States
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Silicon Valley Tech Company Ordered to Pay Billions in Back Taxes
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Judge Rejects Settlement Agreement in California Employment Class Action
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California Lawsuit Claims Fraud, Negligence Against Business for Alleged Pricing Scheme
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“Independent Contractors” Versus “Employees” Under California Labor Law
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Corporate Directors, Officers in California Owe a Duty of Loyalty to Shareholders
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Media Company Faces Massive Judgment in Tort Lawsuit, Resulting in Bankruptcy
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Fair Use Doctrine Applies to Google Books, According to Federal Appellate Court
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California Appellate Court Affirms Injunction in Business’ Trespass Lawsuit Against Labor Union
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California HOAs Deal with Water Shortages and State Environmental Regulations
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Jury in California Federal Court Rules for Google in Software Copyright Dispute
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Federal Law Now Allows Private Causes of Action to Protect Trade Secrets
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FTC Accuses First-to-Market Manufacturer of Anticompetitive Practices
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Delaware Supreme Court Ruling Changes Personal Jurisdiction Rules for Out-of-State Businesses
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Federal Rule Allows Pre-Trial Seizure of Assets in Maritime Disputes
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California Law Requires Manufacturers, Retailers to Disclose Information About Supply Chains
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Plaintiff in Northern California Patent Lawsuit Obtains Injunction Against 2012-Era Technology in 2016
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State Court of Chancery Addresses Choice of Forum in Corporate Litigation Across International Borders
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Objecting to Trademark Registration on Grounds of Fraud Requires Very High Burden of Proof
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Employers in California May Not Enact “Use It or Lose It” Policies for Accrued Vacation Time
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California Fair Pay Act Takes Effect at the Beginning of 2016
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Court Rules Against TV Streaming Company in Copyright Lawsuit
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California Court Grants Preliminary Injunctions in FTC Case Alleging Violations of Federal Consumer Protection Law
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Ninth Circuit Partly Affirms Ruling Against NCAA Compensation Rules in Antitrust Lawsuit
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New Live-Streaming Apps Present Potential Copyright Problems for Users and Businesses
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Antitrust Lawsuits in California and Elsewhere Target Professional Baseball
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California Legislature Passes New Employment Statutes
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California Consumer Class Action Alleges Violations of State and Federal Gift Card Laws
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Ninth Circuit Rules in Business Bankruptcy Case on Liability of Corporate Insider Who Personally Guaranteed Loan
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Supreme Court Ruling Prohibits “Lien Stripping” on Junior Liens in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Cases
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Corporations Are “Persons” Under Federal Debt Collection Statute, According to One Appellate Court
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California Water Restrictions Conflict with Homeowners’ Association Rules Regarding Lawns
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Digital Music Service Shuts Down as Part of Copyright Lawsuit Settlement
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Social Media Reference Searches by Employers Do Not Violate the FCRA, According to California Federal Court
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Lawsuit Against California Business by Former Employee Alleges Violations of Privacy Rights
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U.S. Supreme Court Will Review Ninth Circuit Decision Involving Consumers’ Standing to Sue Without Evidence of Financial Harm
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Several Bills Taking Effect in California in 2015 Affect Consumers’ Privacy Rights, Business’ Obligations
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Shareholders Claim Misrepresentations in Connection with Company’s IPO after Stock Price Collapses
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Ninth Circuit Holds that Businesses Providing Services via the Internet Are Not “Public Accommodations” Subject to the ADA
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California Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Alleging Fraud Against Multi-Level Marketing Company
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Class Action Lawsuit Against California Company Uber Alleges Fraudulent Fees
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IRS Counsel’s Memorandum Could Have Important Implications for S Corporation Shareholders
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Delaware Law Applies to California Shareholder Derivative Suit, According to Court
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Judge Rules in Favor of eBook Retailer in Copyright Claim Brought by Publishers
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Lawsuits by Tech Industry Guest Workers Allege Multiple Unlawful Practices
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Shareholder Lawsuit Against SeaWorld Claims Management Misrepresented Reasons for Financial Losses
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Misconduct by California Financial Firm Results in Penalty by Private, Independent Regulator
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Ninth Circuit Invalidates Arbitration Clause in Website’s Terms of Use for Lack of Mutual Assent
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Court Denies Discharge in Personal Bankruptcy Case, Finding that Transfer of Cash from Bank Account to Safe Deposit Box Had Fraudulent Intent
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Corporate Shareholder May Be Held Personally Liable for Customs Violations, According to Federal Circuit
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Lawsuits, Regulators Target Allegedly Deceptive Online Conduct by California Businesses
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New California Law Prohibits Homeowner Associations from Penalizing Homeowners Who Do Not Water Their Lawns During Droughts
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Judge Rules that NCAA Rules Restricting Football and Basketball Players’ Compensation Violate Antitrust Law
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Why Businesses Should Resist Any Temptation to Create Fake Online Reviews
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Benefit Corporations Enable California Business Owners to Serve the Public Good
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Ninth Circuit Rules in Favor of Video-Rental Company in Lawsuit Alleging Violations of California Privacy Law
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Use of a DMCA Takedown Notice to Enforce a Trademark Could Expose California Business to Sanctions
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Liability for Cybersecurity Breaches Still Uncertain for Many Businesses
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Shareholder in S Corporation Must Pay Tax Despite Exclusion from Management
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California-Based Space Transport Company Sues U.S. Government Over Anticompetitive Contract Bidding Process
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Typeface Designer’s Lawsuit against Former Business Partner Raises Questions of Business Formation, Intellectual Property Rights
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Merger of Hospital and Physician Group Barred by State and Federal Antitrust Law
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San Francisco Enacts “Ban the Box” Law Prohibiting Employers from Asking About Criminal History in Job Applications
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Supreme Court Limits Jurisdiction of U.S. Courts over Foreign Corporations with Domestic Subsidiaries
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Ninth Circuit Grants Preliminary Injunction in Copyright Suit Against Google, YouTube
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FTC Announces $3.5 Million Settlement, One of the Largest Ever, in FCRA Lawsuit
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New California LLC Statute Took Effect at the Beginning of 2014
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Corporate Managers Held Personally Liable by California Court for Tortious Interference in a Subsidiary’s Contract
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California Appellate Court Allows Equitable Procedure for Judgment Creditor to Add New Judgment Debtors When Original Debtor is Judgment-Proof
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U.S. Supreme Court Finds that Selection Clauses in Commercial Contracts Are Presumptively Enforceable – Atlantic Marine Construction v. United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
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New Laws Affecting California Businesses Beginning in 2014
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Homeowner Association Law Update – Recent Court Decision and Changes to Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act
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San Francisco Firefighters Prevail in Age Discrimination Lawsuit
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Utilizing Electronic and Digital Signatures in Real Estate and Commercial Transactions
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California’s Minimum Wage Increase, Effective July 1, 2014, May Potentially Impact Your Business’s Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees
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Recent Settlement of Zynga Misappropriation of Trade Secrets Claim Highlights Importance of Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements
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City of Richmond’s Plan to Seize Underwater Mortgages Stays Alive After San Francisco Judge Dismisses Banks’ Lawsuit
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Compliance with the New Final Rule Amending HIPAA Regulations Required Beginning September 23, 2013
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The SEC’s New Final Rule Relating to Angel Investors Could Hurt, Instead of Help, Start-Ups Across the Country
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Loan Modifications and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
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Recent Court Cases May Have Implications for California Business Owners’ Unpaid Internship Programs
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Potential Fracking Legislation in California and its Possible Impact on the Fracking Industry’s “Trade Secrets”
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Recent Developments in Property Rights at the State and Federal Level
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Proposed Legislation and Recent Court Ruling May Expand California Debtors’ Abilities to Discharge Their Student Loan Debt
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Privacy Legislation Pending in California that Could Impact California Businesses and Commercial Website Operators
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Ability-to-Repay/Qualified Mortgage Rule, Effective January 2014, and Its Potential Impact on Mortgage Lenders and Borrowers
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Important Forms, including the Newly Revised I-9 Form, that All California Employers Must Fill Out After Hiring New Employees
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An Introduction to California Benefit and Flexible Purpose Corporations
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New Disability Access Law Reform and its Impact on Small Business and Commercial Property Owners in California
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California Court of Appeals Finds that Business Judgment Rule Will Not Protect Board Decisions that Contravene Corporation’s Private Contractual Obligations: Scheenstra v. California Dairies, Inc.
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Adoption of the 2013 California Building Standards Code and its Potential Impact on Residential and Commercial Property Owners
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U.S. Supreme Court Reminds States that the Federal Arbitration Act is the Law of the Land: Nitro-Lift Technologies v. Howard
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California Department of Real Estate to Begin Broker Office Surveys in 2013
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Dell buys California Gale Tech, announces new business formation
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California faces carbon emissions business litigation
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Lawsuit in California addresses intellectual property rights
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California-based Apple accused of patent infringement
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Time Warner contract disputes could leave Lakers fans in lurch
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GM wins business litigation with owner of Einstein’s image
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Social media content safe from employment contracts in California
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California company accuses Toys R Us of trade secrets theft
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Business litigation to be consolidated? Facebook v. investors
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California-based Apple in talks with owner of clock trademarks?
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California company alleges breach of contract by Starbucks
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CMG loses California copyright case over Marilyn Monroe images
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California developer files breach of contract lawsuit
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California lease agreements can face scrutiny to get approval
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Facebook files patent infringement suit in California
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California breach of contract dispute continues
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Regulatory compliance important for California business plans
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Trade secrets case could have implications in California
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Insurance company Progressive embroiled in licensing dispute
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California community banks could join in litigation case
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Patent infringement: California judge halts Galaxy Tab 10.1
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Settlement reached in California business litigation case
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Accounting firm reaches deal with government in tax fraud case
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Breach of contract dispute between Oracle and HP heats up
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Business disputes lead to Google settlement
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USA Power’s trade secrets misappropriated by PacifiCorp
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UPDATE: Jury determines no patent infringement by Google
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‘Call of Duty’: Intellectual property theft or wrongful termination?
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Solid intellectual property foundation can lead to business success
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Business litigation: Small victory for Roseville business owner
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Intellectual property represents huge portion of economy
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Oracle sues Google for copyright and patent infringement
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California business startup BrightSource Energy cancels IPO
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Lawsuit alleges Groupon committed fraudulent business practices
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Is company’s statue copyright infringement of Oscar?
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Business formation: Physical presence versus online presence
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Business lawsuit filed against bar for showing pay-per-view event
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Blue Shield and Monarch in breach of contract dispute
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Yahoo accuses Facebook of patent infringement
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Electronics maker announces contracts with three California companies
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