Q & A - What's Hot, What's Not: What practice area(s) is (are) expected to be driving next year’s business/growth? And which area(s) will be the most challenged?

Partner Daniel A. Sasse, head of the firm's Orange County office and member of the Antitrust Group, talks to the Orange County Business Journal about the areas of the law that he anticipates will grow in 2012.

According to Sasse, "We expect government investigations to continue to play a significant and even increasing role in 2012. While always popular in Orange County, IP litigation and prosecution will continue to be strong practice areas. We have seen a significant increase in consumer class action suits challenging representations made by manufacturers and marketers, especially in the 'green advertising' arena."