Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton's founding partners began the firm in Los Angeles in 1927 with the simple blueprint of providing superior client service and legal counseling. Sheppard Mullin attorneys continue to respond rapidly to ever-changing business and legal environments with creative, cost-effective and practical solutions. The firm's philosophy is to staff matters with experienced, effective, results-oriented attorneys who recognize that availability, accessibility and responsiveness to our clients is fundamental.

Argentina's Parliament Approves A Measure Limiting Amount Of Land That Can Be Purchased By Foreigners
Alejandro E. Moreno, February 13, 2012
Fluctuating commodity prices, particularly with respect to the price of food and basic staples, have created a significant demand for arable land. The demand for arable land has, in turn, boosted the price Argentina's rural land and caused a flurry of foreign investment. In response to acquisition...

California Adopts Revolutionary New Clean Car Standards
Whitney Hodges, February 13, 2012
On January 27, 2012, the California Air Resources Board (“ARB”) notched a potential victory in the battle against greenhouse gas (“GhG”) emissions. In a unanimous vote, ARB adopted the Advanced Clean Cars (“ACC”) regulatory package, which is a program designed to...

Single Shareholder/Partner Entities in Mexico
Larissa Calva-Ruiz, February 10, 2012
Corporate laws and entities in Mexico have several key differences with their respective counterparts in the United States. One of the most notable differences is the number of shareholders, members or partners needed to incorporate any type of entity. While in the United States it is permissible...