News & Publications

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Apr 17, 2017 Robert A. Olson
Wretched Excess – Working with Umbrella and Excess Coverage to Manage the Large Claim

Originally prepared and presented at the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) 2017 Annual Conference—GMSR partner Robert Olson explores the law affecting the rights and duties of primary and excess carriers vis a vis each other.

Apr 17, 2017 Robert A. Olson
Limiting Reptile Arguments, By Appeal And Otherwise

Originally prepared and presented at the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC) 2017 Winter Meeting—GMSR partner Robert Olson explores reptile arguments and how to limit them.

Mar 30, 2017
Twenty-First Annual Statewide Ethics Symposium

GMSR Partner Alison Turner will be a panelist at this year’s California  State Bar-sponsored legal ethics symposium at Loyola Law School on April 21, 2017.  In particular, Alison will be discussing recent developments concerning the attorney-client privilege at 11:15 am. For more information, please click

Mar 29, 2017 Robert A. Olson
GMSR to Attend and Speak at the 2017 CLM Annual Conference

The Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) will hold its Annual Conference this year in Nashville, Tennessee at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center on March 29 – 31, 2017. GMSR partner Bob Olson will speak at the session: Wretched Excess — Working with

Mar 16, 2017
GMSR Sponsors the Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library’s 14th Beacon of Justice Reception

GMSR continues its long-standing commitment to the Los Angeles County Law Library by sponsoring its annual Beacon of Justice Gala Reception for the 14th consecutive year.  GMSR joins the Library this year as it presents the 2017 Beacon of Justice Award to Court of Appeal

Mar 15, 2017 Laurie J. Hepler
Roger J. Traynor California Appellate Moot Court Competition

GMSR partner Laurie Hepler will help judge the Roger J. Traynor California Appellate Moot Court Competition on April 1 at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, in Sacramento.  The Traynor Moot Court is a nationally recognized competition developed and conducted by the

Mar 13, 2017 Timothy T. Coates
GMSR to Speak at the County Counsels’ Association of California Spring 2017 Civil Law and Litigation Conference

GMSR managing partner Timothy Coates will and attend and speak at the County Counsels’ Association of California Spring 2017 Civil Law and Litigation Conference.  Tim will discuss current developments in Establishment Clause claims under the First Amendment.  The Civil Law and Litigation Spring 2017 Conference

Mar 11, 2017 Robin Meadow
Appellate Oral Argument: Creating the Presentation, Weighing the Precedential Impact, Preparing for Rebuttal

GMSR partner Robin Meadow will co-host a live 90-minute CLE webinar on Appellate Oral Argument on Thursday, April 6, 2017.   The webinar will cover for both preparation for and presentation of oral argument. For additional information, please click here.

Mar 10, 2017 Timothy T. Coates
International Municipal Lawyers Association’s 2017 Mid-Year Seminar

GMSR is proud to sponsor and take part in the International Municipal Lawyers Association’s (IMLA) 2017 Mid-Year Seminar in Washington, D.C. from April 21-24, 2017. The IMLA is one of the foremost organizations serving the needs of attorneys representing governmental entities across a broad spectrum

Mar 03, 2017 Laurie J. Hepler
Laurie Hepler becomes GMSR’s second partner to hold FDCC membership

GMSR is proud to congratulate partner Laurie Hepler on becoming the firm’s second partner selected for membership in the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel.  FDCC membership is by election only.  Nominated attorneys must have achieved professional distinction, and must enjoy the respect of opposing

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