There are many deadlines to keep track of when moving for a new trial. Which ones are jurisdictional, such that missing them will automatically result in the Court of Appeal reversing the grant of a new trial? Laurie Hepler and Alana Rotter provide an overview
GMSR will host a free DRI webinar—approved for California MCLE credit—on making effective use of appellate counsel at trial. The presentation, “Appellate Counsel at Trial: Protecting the Record and Putting Your Best Foot Forward,” is geared toward trial and appellate lawyers, as well as litigation
The Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) will hold its annual Winter Meeting this year at The Belmont Charleston Place Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina on March 6 – 10, 2017. This year, GMSR partner Robert Olson, an FDCC member will be speaking on
GMSR’s appellate attorneys who were recognized as Super Lawyers for 2017 include: Tim Coates, Bob Olson, Robin Meadow, Marc Poster, Kent Richland, Marty Stein, and Cindy Tobisman. Bob Olson is on the Top 100 List for 2017. The Top 100 List is a listing of lawyers
For the 14th year, GMSR is proud to co-sponsor Bet Tzedek’s Annual Dinner Gala. Bet Tzedek provides free legal services to low-income Angelenos, regardless of their racial, religious, or ethnic backgrounds. Many of GMSR’s partners and associates will attend to support Bet Tzedek’s mission, and
DRI—The Voice of the Defense Bar—is gathering women in the legal field from around the country for a unique educational conference designed by and for women lawyers. GMSR partner Cindy Tobisman will be attending this year’s conference in Scottsdale, Arizona from February 1-3, 2017. Continuing
The Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC) will hold its 56th Annual Seminar at the JW Marriot in downtown Los Angeles on February 23-24, 2017. This year, GMSR partner Robert Olson, a past president of the organization, will present for the 18th consecutive year
GMSR is proud to again sponsor the Inland Empire Chapter of the Federal Bar Association’s Annual Judges’ Dinner. For over 20 years, GMSR has represented prominent Inland Empire clients—including the City and County of Riverside and the County of San Bernardino—in the federal and state
GMSR supports DRI—The Voice of the Defense Bar—and is co-sponsoring one of the receptions at this year’s annual Civil Rights & Governmental Tort Liability Seminar, in Nashville, Tennessee, from January 26 to January 27. GMSR managing partner Timothy Coates, who is on the DRI Governmental
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