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Firm Appeal

Bruce P. Jeffer’s conservative approach over 30 years has turned his law firm into one of L.A.’s most profitable.Lawyer Bruce P. Jeffer works to catch magic in a bottle as an avid wine collector.

By Alfred Lee June 10, 2013 midnight   $$ Share

AIG Extends Deadline for ILFC Sale

American International Group Inc. on Monday said that it has given a Chinese consortium until the end of July to complete the $4.8 billion purchase of International Lease Finance Corp., after the consortium missed a Friday deadline.

Korn/Ferry Net Income Grows

Executive search firm Korn/Ferry International reported higher net income in its fourth quarter ended April 30.

American States Water Expands in Central California

American States Water Co. said that its Golden State Water subsidiary has acquired Rural Water Co. in San Luis Obispo County.

Retirees Seek Bigger Piece of Pie

Husband and wife aim to spin pizza franchise into family business.

Retirees Bob and Judy Fox look to continue to make dough with their Papa Murphy’s pizza shop.

Hot Times For Cold Treat

Yogurt chain Menchie’s continues to pile on franchise locations.

Menchie’s pours it on as the frozen yogurt chain maintains an aggressive expansion pace.

If You Say It, You’ve Got to Play It

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Ben M. Davidson’s friends were surprised to see him quoted in Bloomberg Businessweek’s cover story last month about the collapse of global law firm Howrey.

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Document Database Eases Paper Chase of Gangs

SOFTWARE: Long Beach police swept up in market expansion by Laserfiche.

Laserfiche continues to seek and find new customers for its document-handling products.

Insurer’s Exodus Puts Hit on Park Mile Market

VACANCY: Farmers’ move of HQ to Woodland Hills lifts vacancy to 70 percent.

The departure of Farmers Insurance Group from its longtime Wilshire Boulevard headquarters is a blow to the already struggling Park Mile submarket.

Hard Lessons on Development

OP-ED: Governor’s approach to funding schools underscores importance of other kinds of economic intervention.

Kofi Sefa-Boakye laments the loss of Community Redevelopment Agencies.

Farmers Insurance to Move HQ to Warner Center

Farmers Insurance Group, a fixture on Wilshire Boulevard since the Great Depression, is moving its headquarters to the San Fernando Valley, the company announced late Tuesday.

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Pizza Chain Looks to Pop Soda Deal With Pepsi

DINING: CPK looks to ax longtime relationship as part of cost cutting.

California Pizza Kitchen looks to shake soda deal with Pepsi as part of the chain’s cost-cutting strategy.

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Ad It Up

Rubicon Project’s Frank Addante aspires to snatch cyberspace crown from Internet leader Google.

Internet ad pioneer Frank Addante is confident he can expand his cyberspace territory.

Attorney, Heal Thyself

COMMENT

Don’t kill the state law called Micra: It has been a life saver for California’s medical industry, Charles Crumpley writes.

Nexicore to Lay Off 108 in Simi Valley

Nexicore Services plans to lay off 108 employees at its Simi Valley headquarters, according to a notice filed with the state Employee Development Department.