The California Supreme Court Historical Society will come together for an evening with current and past Chief Justices to celebrate and review their newly published book, and to honor a recently departed former Chief. Make sure to reach out to GMSR partner Laurie Hepler, who
GMSR has partnered with the LA Law Library to offer the legal community a four-part MCLE series on appellate law. Marc Poster and Alison Turner will address the importance of preserving issues for appellate review during trial.
Published in Strategies for Family Law in California: Leading Lawyers on Understanding Developments in California Family Law, 2016 ed., Cindy’s chapter, The Post-Nuclear Family: Changing Definitions of What Constitutes a Familial Relationship focuses on the extent to which advances in reproductive technology and shifts in cultural norms have altered
Loyola Law School annually honors two distinguished lawyers who embody the spirit of the civil justice system through their outstanding legal careers. GMSR congratulates this year’s recipients, Walter M. Yoka and Gary A. Dordick. GMSR is proud to regularly partner with Mr. Yoka to set
Failing to provide a reporter’s transcript of all relevant trial court proceedings can sink an appeal, because without a transcript, the Court of Appeal will presume that the record supports the challenged order or judgment. In the most recent issue of the Association of Southern
On Thursday, September 29th, 2016, Kent Richland and Cindy Tobisman will argue before the California Supreme Court on In re Transient Occupancy Tax Cases S226645. This case includes the following issue: When a customer books a hotel room through an online travel company, should the
At this year’s symposium for the Trust & Estates Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Robin Meadow will speak about his landmark case Estate of Duke (2015) 61 Cal.4th 871. The decision fundamentally changed the law regarding reformation of wills, and was the
Jonathan Eisenman will be speaking at this year’s Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC) Litigation Conference in San Diego. Jon will be giving a lightning-fast talk on the California appellate courts’ publication rules and the effective use of amici curiae to shape precedent. For
The firm has partnered with the LA Law Library to offer the legal community a four-part MCLE series on appellate law. This is the first time the Library has offered courses covering the subject of appellate law and GMSR is honored to offer its support.
Jonathan Eisenman will be speaking at this year’s Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC) Litigation Conference in San Diego. Jon will be giving a lightning-fast talk on the California appellate courts’ publication rules and the effective use of amici curiae to shape precedent. Bob
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