Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP has been recognized as the California State Bar President’s 2010 Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year. The prestigious...
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Pro Bono Attorneys Assist Haitian Immigrants
For the unrepresented, navigating the legal system is daunting and overwhelming. But for the newcomer immigrant community, the issue of culture and language makes asserting...
Attorney Takes on Grim Reaper Defense Pro Bono
(SCPR) A new defense attorney is representing the so-called “Grim Sleeper,” and she’s taking the case without pay. Defense attorney Louisa Pensanti appeared in court for the...
President to use Recess Appointment Power for Stalled Nominees
President Obama stated that he would not allow (LawIllustrated - March 28, 2010) President Obama announced on Saturday that he intends to use the recess appointment...
Guilty Verdict in Brocade Trial
Brocade ex-CEO Gregory Reyes guilty on 9 of 10 counts in 2nd backdating trial Former Brocade Communications CEO Gregory Reyes was found guilty of securities fraud...
On This Day in History…
..in 1867 The British Parliament passed the North America Act to create the Dominion of Canada. ...in 1882 The Knights of Columbus was chartered in Connecticut. ...in...
Judge Blocks Closure of 19 NY Schools
On Friday, March 26, 2010, a judge issued an order that blocked the City of New York's plan to close 19 underperforming schools in that...