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The conviction of former Mayer Brown partner Joseph P. Collins for helping Refco executives defraud investors of more than $2 billion was overturned today by the 2nd Circuit, which cited the trial judge’s handling of a jury note indicating that a juror was attempting to barter his vote. View full post on Law.com – Newswire

Los Angeles Times Why Gov. Jerry Brown signs 'useless' lawsSan Francisco ChronicleWith the new year comes new laws. A total of 745 were passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor this year and when lawmakers return next week for a new session, the lawmaking will continue. Which got us wondering, did California actually [...]

TMZ.com 'Basketball Wife' Legal Threats Over Chris Brown Sex Tape AllegationsTMZ.com"Basketball Wives LA" star Draya Michele is telling friends she NEVER, EVER filmed herself having sex with Chris Brown … and now she wants to sue someone's ass over reports that such a tape exists. Draya and Brown dated for roughly nine months back …and [...]

Brown risks legal 'minefield' with rollbacks to current employees' pensionsSan Jose Mercury NewsJerry Brown is jumping into a legal quagmire by asking current state workers to pay more into their pensions. Crediting Brown for proposing a "bold, excellent starting point" to overhauling the state's pension system, the LAO nevertheless said that …and more » View full [...]

PR Web (press release) Salt Lake City's Parr Brown law firm gets top rankSalt Lake TribuneThe Salt Lake City-based law firm of Parr Brown Gee & Loveless recently received 19 “Tier 1” ratings in the 2012 US News/Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings, giving it the highest overall score in the state. The rankings are [...]

Two months after Solyndra sought Chapter 11 protection despite receiving a $535 million federal loan, another company that got taxpayer funds under an Energy Department program has filed for bankruptcy. Beacon Power, which received a $43 million federal loan, has retained Brown Rudnick to handle its Chapter 11 case. View full post on Law.com – [...]

California Checkpoint Impounds To Stop Under New Law Signed By Gov. BrownHuffington PostMore than 100 city and county law enforcement agencies in the state run checkpoints. The operations are designed to target intoxicated motorists. But more often, they catch unlicensed drivers, nearly all illegal immigrants, and officers impound their …and more » View full post on [...]

Pelosi: Brown wisecrack show he's cluelessSan Francisco ChronicleDuring a Democratic primary debate Tuesday, Warren was asked about Brown's decision to pose nude in a magazine during law school. Asked how she paid for college, Warren said she kept her clothes on. "Thank God," Brown laughed during a radio interview …and more » View full post on [...]

Pelosi: Brown wisecrack show he's cluelessBoston GlobeDuring a Democratic primary debate Tuesday, Warren was asked about Brown's decision to pose nude in a magazine during law school. Asked how she paid for college, Warren said she kept her clothes on. "Thank God," Brown laughed during a radio interview …and more » View full post on law [...]

KGO-TV Gov. Brown signs second part of California DREAM Act into lawDaily CalifornianJerry Brown signed into law on Saturday the second part of the California DREAM Act, a bill that will allow undocumented students access to state-funded financial aid. The California DREAM Act is composed of two parts, both authored by Assemblymember …DREAM Act In [...]