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PHOENIX SCHOOL OF LAW COMPLETE ABA ACCREDITATION
Press Releases | 2010/06/15 17:08
The Phoenix School of Law has announced  today that it has received full accreditation from the American Bar Association (ABA).  The Law School, which received ABA provisional accreditation in June 2007, is only the fourth for-profit law school in the country to be granted full accreditation and in the shortest time frame possible – less than six years.

“The gaining of full ABA approval is a major achievement and comes after five and half years of dedicated work by the students, staff and faculty of Phoenix School of Law,” says Gene Clark, Interim Dean.  “This national accreditation also validates in an evidenced- based way what we have all worked so hard to achieve and sustain over a period of years —

a school and new model of legal education that is focused on achieving great student outcomes, preparing excellent lawyers who are ready for practice, and committed to serving the underserved.”

The ABA Accreditation Committee gave its positive recommendation to its Council of the Section on Legal Education and Admission in May of 2010.  The school was granted provisional approval by the ABA in 2007, meaning it was in compliance with ABA standards and had a plan to bring the school into full compliance. A school is only granted provisional approval for a maximum of five years.  In order to be granted full approval, a school must demonstrate that it has established full compliance with each of the Standards.

There are only three fully accredited law schools in Arizona:  Phoenix School of Law, the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona.  PSL is Arizona’s only stand-alone law school – not affiliated with a university.  

The Phoenix School of Law demonstrated high benchmarks to win the approval of the ABA’s Accreditation Council, including achieving the highest Bar Exam passage rates in the State for February’s exam; a career placement rate of 97% within nine months of graduation; and receiving the Law School Admissions Council’s “2010 Diversity Matters Award” for its efforts to attract students from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in the legal profession.

PhoenixLaw is located in one of only 4 major cities (Phoenix, Boston, Denver, and Atlanta) where the law school is situated in the heart of what are a major state’s financial and legal center, entertainment and sports center, state capital and international airport.  

According to the ABA, standards for approval are founded on the fact that law schools are the gateway to the legal profession. There are minimum requirements designed, developed, and implemented for the purpose of advancing the basic goal of providing a sound program of legal education.   The graduates of approved law schools can become members of the bar in all United States jurisdictions, representing all members of the public in important interests.  Law schools must ensure that its graduates understand their ethical responsibilities as attorneys for the quality and availability of justice; receive a basic education of legal theory, legal analysis, reasoning, research, problem solving and other fundamental skills needed for the legal profession; understand the basic principles of public and private law; and understand the law as a public profession calling for performance of pro bono legal services. 



NY woman sentenced for taking $700K from law firm
Court Center | 2010/06/14 17:05

A former secretary for a Hudson Valley law firm has been sentenced to up to 13 years in prison for stealing nearly $700,000 from her employer over a seven-year span.
  
Mary Merten of New Paltz was sentenced Tuesday in Ulster County Court to 4 1/3 years to 13 years and also ordered to pay more than $600,000 to the Kingston law firm where she was employed as a confidential secretary.

The judge who sentenced the 44-year-old Merten noted that her thefts forced one of the victims out of retirement and looted a child's college savings.

She pleaded guilty earlier this year to embezzling from the law firm of Riseley and Moriello.

The $625,000 she was ordered to repay to her victims was the amount agreed to during a restitution hearing.



Soltman, Levitt, Flaherty & Wattles LLP
Firm News/California | 2010/06/10 23:36
The law firm of Soltman, Levitt, Flaherty & Wattles LLP is committed to the highest standard of client care.  We acknowledge receipt of a new matter and make contact  with both the insured and any opposing attorneys immediately. 

The firm services all courts within the State of California. After reviewing the facts of a new claim, we undertake a risk analysis comparing the expense of an endeavor with the desired outcome.  Litigation is viewed by the firm in the same manner.

Prior to performing legal services, a cost/benefit analysis is undertaken to determine not only if a task can be done, but whether it should be done.  

If a matter cannot be resolved quickly, we provide an initial status report, proposed budget  and case analysis to the client no later than thirty days after receipt of the matter. 

Thereafter, we provide monthly status reports every thirty days, or sooner, if necessary.  The firm emphasizes a common sense approach to litigation, which results in a minimizing of costs and a decrease in length of litigation for the insurance carrier.  

Our Commitment

Our lawyers are well aware that the road to future business is paved with successful and cost-effective results from past and ongoing cases.  We understand that the more expeditiously and effectively we are able to resolve cases, the more satisfied will be our clients.  Soltman, Levitt, Flaherty & Wattles LLP stands ready to assist you with your legal needs.

Soltman, Levitt, Flaherty & Wattles LLP
2535 Townsgate Road, Suite 307
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Tel: (805) 497-7706
Fax: (805) 497-1147


Court OKs Calif. city's day laborer crackdown
Legal News | 2010/06/10 17:37

A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld the city of Redondo Beach's ordinance allowing for the arrest of day laborers who approach automobiles soliciting work.

A divided three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower-court decision.

The appeals court said the city's ordinance, modeled after a Phoenix law upheld by the same court, was a reasonable response to traffic problems that officials said day laborers soliciting work caused at two city intersections. The 2-1 majority noted that Redondo Beach allowed the day laborers an alternative forum to seek work such as passing out literature on sidewalks and in parking lots.

Judge Sandra Ikuta wrote for the majority that "we conclude that the Redondo Beach ordinance is narrowly tailored to serve Redondo Beach's significant interests in traffic flow and safety."



JON ATZEN JOINS SHEPPARD MULLIN LOS ANGELES
Press Releases | 2010/06/09 23:36

Jon Atzen has joined the Los Angeles/Downtown office of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP as a partner in the firm's Corporate practice group and member of the Emerging Companies practice.  Atzen most recently was a partner at DLA Piper in Los Angeles.  

Atzen has devoted virtually his entire career to working with leading entrepreneurs and innovators, as well as emerging and established companies, primarily in the southern California region.  He focuses his corporate practice on representing emerging growth and established companies, and venture capital and private equity funds, in such technology sectors as life sciences, semiconductors, wireless communications, internet, software and clean/alternative energy technologies.

"Jon has an impressive emerging growth company background, which includes private practice and corporate counsel for both a tech company and a venture capital firm.  His practice dovetails well with our existing emerging growth/venture capital practices throughout California, while broadening our existing corporate practice capabilities in Los Angeles," said Guy N. Halgren, chairman of the firm. 

In addition to private practice, Atzen previously held the positions of Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. 

"I am excited about joining Sheppard Mullin, a top-notch full service firm with a strong corporate practice in Los Angeles and throughout the state," Atzen commented.  "I am impressed with firm management's dedication to growing the Corporate practice group, and excited to be part of a partnership that values teamwork and fosters collegiality."  

In addition to his venture capital and private equity practice, Atzen provides corporate and strategic counsel to publicly-traded companies with respect to securities offerings including initial public offerings, secondary offerings, PIPEs and spin-offs, and reporting and compliance matters under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  He also has significant experience in public and private company mergers and acquisitions.

Atzen received a J.D. from Loyola Law School Los Angeles in 1990 and a B.A. from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1987. 

Sheppard Mullin has 200 attorneys based in its Los Angeles offices.  The firm's Corporate practice group includes 100 attorneys firmwide. 

In April, Kevin Rooney joined the firm's Silicon Valley office as a partner in the Corporate practice group.  Rooney most recently practiced at Hayden Bergman & Rooney in San Francisco, as a name partner.  Previously, Rooney was an attorney with Wilson Sonsini in Palo Alto and Davies Ward Phillips & Vineburg in Toronto.  

About Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Sheppard Mullin is a full service AmLaw 100 firm with 550 attorneys in 11 offices located in the United States and Asia.  Since 1927, companies have turned to Sheppard Mullin to handle corporate and technology matters, high stakes litigation and complex financial transactions.  In the U.S., the firm's clients include more than half of the Fortune 100.  For more information, please visit www.sheppardmullin.com



US court weighs school discipline for Web posts
Court Center | 2010/06/04 04:25
A U.S. appeals court in Philadelphia has heard arguments on whether schools can discipline students for lewd, harassing or simply juvenile Internet speech posted off-campus. Two students in two different Pennsylvania school districts are fighting suspensions they received for posting derisive profiles of their principals on MySpace from home computers.

The American Civil Liberties Union says school officials cannot reach beyond school grounds to impose discipline. The two school districts argue the postings could be disruptive at school, and say they have the right to maintain order.

In a rare move, all 14 eligible judges on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Thursday.

Legal experts hope the Supreme Court will clarify the rules in these types of cases.



Bradley S. Wallace, Attorney at Law
Firm News/California | 2010/06/04 04:24
Bradley S. Wallace is a trial attorney and a litigation specialist.  He focuses his practice exclusively to representing injured people.  His objective, in every case, is to protect the interests of his clients, fight to obtain the most fair and reasonable result on their behalf, and aggresively pursue every legal avenue to achieve that goal.

Mr. Wallace takes a hands on approach to every case he handles, including all aspects of litigation, such as trial, law and motion practice, court appearances, mediation/settlement conferences, binding arbitrations, depositions, and legal research. He is committed to advocating on behalf of injured victims and commits 100% of his career to this cause.

Mr. Wallace received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Pepperdine University in 2002.  He then attended California Western School of Law in San Diego and received his Juris Doctorate degree in 2006.  While at California Western School of Law, Mr. Wallace earned Dean’s Honors List and was honored by the Moot Court Honors Board as a “Distinguished Advocate.”  Mr. Wallace also served as a volunteer mediator for the Superior Court for the County of San Diego, resolving disputes in civil cases as well as for incarcerated inmates.

Mr. Wallace has jury trial experience in courthouses all over Los Angeles County.

Mr. Wallace is admitted to practice before all of the courts of the State of California, as well as The United States District Court for the Central District of California. He is a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, the Consumer Attorneys of California, and the American Bar Association. He is also a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the San Fernando Valley Bar Association.

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