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Mix and Mingle

Jamie Lopez, Becky Raizman, and Christina Paquette joined 25-30 area based professionals at the recent Pasadena Young Professionals networking mixer which was held at Clearman’s Galley.

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Behind the Bench

Jamie L. Lopez, Becky Raizman, and Christina Paquette attended the Pasadena Bar Association Presents: Brown Bag Lunch with the Honorable Elaine Lu at the Pasadena Courthouse. After lunch team HS&A received a private “behind the bench” tour of the Pasadena Courthouse halls behind the courtrooms and also visited with the Honorable Jeffrey K. Winikow.

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Lawyers Giving Back

Don Hernandez and Jack Schaedel believe that helping others and giving back to the community are vitally important. Both tenants are among the core values and goals here at HS&A. The ABA Journal frequently features lawyers giving back to their communities and in the March issue, HS&A paralegal, Carrie Thompson is seen in action creating holiday cheer for the American Red Cross’ Holiday Mail for Heroes program. HS&A has participated in this annual campaign since 2011.

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Chi-Town

Don Hernandez is in the Windy City for the ABA Section of Litigation Section Annual Conference. Touted as THE conference for litigators, the two-day event features the latest in trial advocacy and includes a reception for Chicago’s Judiciary.

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Warner Bros. vs. Universal Pictures vs. Dead Man: Bourne Identity Edition

Warner Bros. vs. Universal Pictures vs. Dead Man: Bourne Identity Edition

Have you ever wondered what Jason Bourne would have looked like if The Bourne Identity had been made in 1980? No? Well, Warner Brothers probably wonders. In 1981, the film rights to Robert Ludlum’s 1980 spy novel, The Bourne Identity, were acquired by Winwood/Glen Productions (WGP), owned by Anthony Lazzarino and Henry Morrison. WGP sold the rights to Warner Bros’s predecessor Orion Pictures in exchange for a 3.75% interest and presentation credit.

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HS&A and the NMSDC

HS&A has been re-certified confirming its status as a “bona fide Minority Business Enterprise.”

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HS&A’s Other Professionals

Valeri Cantrell and Marla Zack attended the Women Professionals Business Group’s April luncheon. The afternoon included a presentation from Pat Kramer of Writer for Hire, who discussed effective marketing and PR .

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Let’s Hear it for the Team!

Jack Schaedel led team Lake Avenue Hooligans to a sweet victory at the recent PBA Wine & Trivia Night. The team included HS&A’s Agnes M. Sullivan , Jamie Lopez, Christina Paquette, and Martin Sullivan.  For Schaedel, the event marked his second consecutive win as team captain.

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Public Interest Law Group Claims Dry Cleaning Underwear is Necessary Litigation Expense

Public Interest Law Group Claims Dry Cleaning Underwear is Necessary Litigation Expense

According to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) the domain of what is “necessary” for litigation includes dry cleaning underwear and so much more. In the past, the SPLC has fought courageous battles which have helped end discriminatory, violent, and demeaning practices by community organizations, county payroll departments, and vigilantes. Yet, the SPLC today bears a poor resemblance to its former self, seemingly embodying a culture of greed and excess more than one of devotion to a just cause.

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You Stole My Idea!

You Stole My Idea!

What if you are a writer and come up with your own completely original take on the island castaways theme, share it with some friends, one of whom happens to be a television producer, and then a few years later you see your idea is a new Fall season pilot on a major broadcast network? Do you have a claim?

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