The story behind the Hotel Shangri-La anti-Semitism trial

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on August 22, 2012

It was late in the afternoon on Aug. 15, a Wednesday, when the jury delivered its verdict to a Santa Monica courtroom.

Allison Margolin, L.A.’s dopest attorney

Published on October 27, 2010

Allison Margolin, 33, is speaking rapidly and interchangeably into two phones. Scribbling notes with her right hand and gesturing with her left, she punctuates points by emphatically tapping her 3-inch-stiletto-heeled boot on the floor.

Preminger retrospective to showcase his cinematic art

By George Robinson
Published on January 10, 2007

Preminger retrospective to showcase his cinematic art.

Book review: The Divorce Lawyers’ Guide

Published on October 5, 2006

Author and former practicing attorney Wendy Jaffe has written an interesting and illuminating work called, "The Divorce Lawyers' Guide to Staying Married."

More Information on Getting That Visa

Published on September 7, 2006

The U.S. government estimates that about 40 percent of people who are in this country illegally arrived on a legal visa but lost their legal status either by overstaying or otherwise violating the terms of their visa. These are sometimes referred to as "nonimmigrant overstayers."

Pollard Appeal Fails; Few Options Left

By Matthew E. Berger
Published on July 28, 2005

There appear to be few legal options left for Jonathan Pollard, after a U.S. federal appeals court last Friday rejected the former U.S. Navy intelligence analyst's claim that he had inadequate counsel when he was sentenced to life in prison in 1987 for spying for Israel.

Stuart D. Buchalter

Published on January 22, 2004

Stuart D. Buchalter, a prominent Los Angeles corporate and securities attorney and philanthropist, died Jan. 7 at the age of 66.

Rabbi to Undergo Anger Management

By Marc Ballon
Published on December 25, 2003

The UCLA Hillel rabbi who allegedly lost his temper and assaulted a freelance journalist who called him a derogatory name has agreed to a recommendation that he undergo 36 hours of anger management and pen a letter of apology to his reported victim.

Pollard Lawyers Get Day in Federal Court

By Edwin Black
Published on August 28, 2003

Jonathan Pollard's lawyers will have 40 minutes in a federal courtroom to explain why they should be permitted to continue efforts to rescind the life sentence he received 18 years ago for committing espionage for Israel.

An Ethical Vision

By Wendy J. Madnick
Published on March 6, 2003

Dov Seidman is used to riding a little ahead of the curve. Back in 1998, the Los Angeles-based attorney and founder of the legal research firm Legal Research Network (LRN) decided to expand his business to include an online course in business ethics.

Eulogies:Harvey Silbert

By Michael Aushenker
Published on October 3, 2002

Harvey Silbert, philanthropist and attorney, died Sept. 28. He was 90.

Eulogies:Martin William Siegel

Published on September 12, 2002

Martin William Siegel, workers' compensation attorney, died Aug. 18 at the age of 50.

Balancing the Scales

By Andrea Adelson
Published on January 17, 2002

What is the duty to assist those in danger under Jewish law compared to American law? The question is no mere academic exercise to Neil H. Cogan, dean of the Whittier Law School, who spoke on the topic last week as the inaugural speaker of the recently formed Jewish Lawyers of Orange County.

More than 50 lawyers attended the Newport Beach luncheon at the Pacific Club, the second Jewish professional group organized under the Jewish Federation of Orange County. In addition to a 10-person advisory panel, the group's honorary chair members include Todd Spitzer, a county supervisor; Joel Kuperberg, Irvine's city attorney, and Kenneth Wolfson, counsel to developers of the Foothill Ranch and Rancho Santa Margarita.

Community Scholar

By Andrea Adelson
Published on January 17, 2002

Driven by a personal desire for intellectual growth, Arie Katz set out last year to attract to Orange County the sort of eminent Jewish scholars that few synagogues can afford to woo on their own. With little more than his own chutzpah and considerable networking skills, the Newport Beach attorney won support and financial backing from the area's most influential Jewish agencies to establish a community scholar-in-residence program. Its first event, at 7 p.m. Jan. 28, will kick off at the Jewish Federation Campus in Costa Mesa with the arrival of Avigdor Shinan, an Israeli professor and author.

Latino Group Sues Over District Lines

By Mike Levy
Published on November 1, 2001

A Matter of Integrity

By Tom Tugend
Published on May 10, 2001

Oil Loses Round

By Julie G Fax
Published on May 3, 2001

Neighbors for a Safe Environment (NASE) won a round April 18 in its ongoing battle with an oil company that wants to expand operations at a site in the Pico-Robertson area.

Spectator

By Diane Arieff
Published on March 12, 1998

Attorney Gerry Schubert may be a relatively familiar face in Orange County; alongtime resident of Yorba Linda and a member at Mission Viejo's Congregation Eilat, Schubert is actively involved in Jewish Federation projects. But, soon, he may become better known for the release of his second musical CD, "Life in the Moment" (GalleryRecords).