The San Diego City Attorney's Office on Friday unveiled a new criminal case management system that will allow staff to share information with the district attorney's office.

When developing technology for the government, companies should have a specific process for managing their intellectual property, keep good records and not be afraid to speak up, according to attorneys from Morrison & Foerster.

The intellectual property law firm Sughrue Mion, PLLC, announced Thursday that Karen B. Dow has joined the firm as a partner in its San Diego office.

General Growth Properties -- which owns the Otay Ranch Town Center and the Chula Vista Center, and filed the largest U.S. real estate bankruptcy in history earlier this year -- has reached an agreement with its lenders to restructure its debt.

San Diego attorney David Osias, a partner with Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, has been selected to become a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy.

These days, private companies are finding SPAWAR to be a willing partner as they look to commercialize the government's patented technology.

Best Best & Krieger LLP promoted San Diego associate Sophie A. Akins to partner at its annual partner meeting Saturday.

More than two years after litigation began, San Diego-based DivX Inc. (Nasdaq: DIVX) and Universal Music Group Inc. have agreed to settle their differences and dismiss all claims, according to a regulatory filing.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Morrison & Foerster's San Diego office, the firm is sponsoring the La Jolla Playhouse world premiere of the musical "Bonnie & Clyde." Directed by Jeff Calhoun, the production will run through Dec. 20 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre. "Bonnie & Clyde" features a new score that combines rockabilly, blues and gospel music.

Littler Mendelson recently added Emily T. Patajo to its San Diego office as an associate. It's the office's fourth new associate in two months.