Constitutional Law

GMSR has helped shape constitutional law, handling cutting-edge cases involving privacy, searches and seizures, due process, and the First Amendment.  In addition to extensive experience in the federal circuit courts, GMSR has also appeared repeatedly in the U.S. Supreme Court in recent years.

Sep 10, 2002 Related Cases
Hanstad v. Truck Ins. Exch. (Sept. 10, 2002, B143750) 2002 WL 31045505 [nonpublished opinion]

$40 million punitive damages award reversed because trial court improperly usurped jury’s role in determining facts regarding managing agent’s ratification of tortious conduct

Jun 20, 2002 Robert A. Olson, Robin Meadow Related Cases
Surgin Surgical Instrumentation, Inc. v. Truck Ins. Exchange (June 20, 2002, G026258) 2002 WL 1353376 [nonpublished opinion]

Reversal of $59.8 million default judgment based on terminating discovery sanctions in insurance bad faith case

Apr 19, 2002 Jeffrey E. Raskin Related Cases
Toolasprashad v. Bureau of Prisons (D.C. Cir. 2002) 286 F.3d 576

Prisoner’s action for violation of Privacy Act based on his reclassification as “special offender”

Jun 01, 2000 Related Cases
Liston v. Patrice (2000, B137438)

Unconstitutional injunction restricting First Amendment rights

Jun 01, 1999 Timothy T. Coates Related Cases
Gilbrook v. City of Westminster (9th Cir. 1999) 177 F.3d 839

Civil rights: First Amendment retaliation, Fourteenth Amendment equal protection violations, and slander issues arising out of the firing and discipline of firefighters

Jul 21, 1997 Timothy T. Coates Related Cases
Alvarez v. City of Westmorland (9th Cir. 1997) 119 F.3d 5 [unpublished]

Civil rights: excessive force issue

Jun 01, 1997 Related Cases
Bumpus v. Kamanski (9th Cir. 1997) 1997 U.S.App. LEXIS Unpub. 20932

Civil rights: claim for failure to train employees to recognize pedophiles among potential foster parents

May 20, 1996 Robert A. Olson, Robin Meadow Related Cases
BMW v. Gore (1996) 517 U.S. 559

Constitutional limits on right to recover punitive damages (amicus curiae brief)

Oct 21, 1992 Robert A. Olson, Timothy T. Coates Related Cases
Thomas v. County of Los Angeles (9th Cir. 1992) 978 F.2d 504

Injunction against Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department regarding violation of its use of force policies

May 13, 1991 Timothy T. Coates Related Cases
County of Riverside v. McLaughlin (1991) 500 U.S. 44

Appropriate time period within which warrantless arrestees must receive probable cause determination

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PUBLIC ENTITIES

Whether on appeal, assisting trial counsel, or advising government officials contemplating legislative action, GMSR provides unique insight into the complex laws that impact public entities.

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INSURERS

Where coverage may exist, GMSR represents insureds on appeal effectively and efficiently. Where it does not, the firm protects insurers’ right to deny claims.

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BUSINESSES

GMSR offers corporate clients objective assessments on appeal, based on a deep understanding of the limitations and opportunities of appellate review.

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