Broadcom cofounder Henry Nicholas has been working through a legal A-list for his defense against federal drug charges. Technology reporter Sarah Tolkoff found out the latest installment is high-powered San Francisco trial lawyer John Potter of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver & Hedges. He replaces high-powered San Francisco trial lawyer James Brosnahan of Morrison & Foerster. Brosnahan had been hired just this year to take over from the prestigious Washington, D.C., firm Williams & Connolly, whose famed litigator Brendan Sullivan continues to handle Nicholas’ stock options defense. When W & C; was on the drug case last year, it provided Nick with Greg Craig, now President Obama’s White House counsel, and Sullivan’s wingman, Barry Simon …
Nick remains No. 5 on our rich list, since he hasn’t yet divvied up assets with ex-wife Stacey. But, like most of the other 31 entries, his estimated wealth is down from a year ago. …
National exposure: “You’ll make more money as a prison guard in California than as a doctor under this (Obama healthcare) bill”,OC Congressman John Campbell, debating healthcare reform on CNBC. A week earlier Campbell was grilled by Chris Matthews over his “birther bill” for presidential candidates …
Chapman U has added two trustees: Allergan chief David Pyott, whose son Ian is a Chapman alum, and alumna and longtime supporter Donna Ford Attallah …
“Inside OC” launches its sixth season on KOCE this week. Guests include Miss California (Kristen Cavinder) and Miss Hollywood (Emily Brandenburg), both from Orange …
The Lincoln Club is jumping into the debate over a state constitutional convention, with plans to sponsor a “town hall meeting” on the subject on Sept. 2. The event is one of a series around the state spearheaded by the Bay Area Council business group, which favors a convention to overhaul state government. Director Michael Capaldi says the Lincoln Club hasn’t endorsed a convention, but wants the topic aired: “We’re sponsoring the food fight” …
The Real Old Orange County: EE RR is back from cruising the Greek Isles and answering questions from incredulous fellow travelers about California’s financial mess. He visited the ancient coastal area of Argolis, which the tour guide said is known as the “Orange County” of the Aegean,for its oranges, not Mercedes. A tour guide in Istanbul said Turkish officials, spooked by America’s subprime crisis, are scaling back the country’s mortgage-liberalization plans: Instead of 30-year home loans, they’re likely to permit only five-year loans and require 50% down.
