GMSR Sponsors the Inland Empire Federal Bar Association’s Annual Judges’ Dinner
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 to Participate in DRI’s Civil Rights & Governmental Tort Liability Seminar
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
GMSR at the LA Law Library: Appellate Law MCLE Series
GMSR has partnered with the LA Law Library to offer the legal community a four-part MCLE series on appellate law. Robert Olson and Jonathan Eisenman will address how to prepare for oral argument on appeal.
GMSR at the LA Law Library: Appellate Law MCLE Series
GMSR has partnered with the LA Law Library to offer the legal community a four-part MCLE series on appellate law. Ted Xanders and Gary Wax will address the importance of post-judgment motions.
Effective Immediately: New Word Limit for Federal Appeals
As of December 1, 2016, opening briefs in most U.S. Courts of Appeals must be 13,000 words or shorter. However, the Federal, Second, Seventh, and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeals still allow 14,000 words.
Discovery Sanctions Appeals Can Be Tricky Business, Los Angeles Daily Journal (November 30, 2016)
An order imposing a discovery sanction of more than $5,000 is immediately appealable; an order imposing a sanction below that amount is not. But what about an order that imposes multiple sanctions, each of which is less than $5,000, but which collectively total more than
Robert Olson Speaking at the 2016 CLM New York Conference
GMSR partner Robert Olson will speak at this year’s conference about how to avoid punitive damages awards. He will join other experienced claims professionals and outside counsel who will provide guidance on handling claims by minimizing the risk of becoming embroiled in a claim in
2016 Bi-Annual Law Firm Management Seminar
Join GMSR partners Cindy Tobisman and Ted Xanders at the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel’s ‘2016 Bi-Annual Law Firm Management Seminar.’ Attendees will participate in interactive discussions regarding the business of managing a law firm. For more information, click here.
Pincus Professional Education Second Annual Appellate Conference
GMSR partners Robin Meadow and Kent Richland will be among the speakers at the Pincus Professional Education Second Annual Appellate Conference. Robin will participate in panels on “What to Do and Not to Do with Technology” and “Appellate Ethics,” while Kent will address “U.S. Supreme
Ethics: Yes, Appellate Attorneys Have Issues, Too
GMSR partner Marc Poster will speak on the topic of ethical issues that face appellate attorneys in an MCLE titled, “Ethics: Yes, Appellate Attorneys Have Issues, Too.” The MCLE is being presented by the Appellate Courts Sections of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
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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.
Where coverage may exist, GMSR represents insureds on appeal effectively and efficiently. Where it does not, the firm protects insurers’ right to deny claims.
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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GMSR vigorously advocates the rights of individual plaintiffs and defendants, in both state and federal appellate courts.
As part of GMSR’s long-standing commitment to social justice and equality, GMSR provides pro bono appellate services to individuals and to community organizations on issues of concern.
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