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.

Supreme Court Affirms Right to Sue for Retaliation under §1981 Extends Life of Plaintiff's Claim and Potential for Damages
Jonathan Stoler, June 19, 2008
On May 27, 2008, in a 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court concluded that an African-American, former assistant manager for a Cracker Barrel restaurant may pursue a retaliation claim under the Civil Rights Act of 1866 (42 U.S.C. §1981). CBOCS West, Inc. v. Humphries, U.S., No. 06-1431, (5/27/08).

US Supreme Court Limits Attacks On Arbitration Awards
Joel E. Lutzker, May 19, 2008
Most international business contracts include arbitration clauses. In an important decision construing the United States Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), the United States Supreme Court has found that parties are not free to agree by contract to alter the grounds for attacking an arbitration award in...