Interested in learning how appeals work in California and how long they take? The “Litigation: Appellate” section of the newly published 2022 Chambers USA Guide includes a simple explanation about California’s appellate process, written by GMSR attorneys, including the following topics: Court structure and operation
GMSR partner Bob Olson has been inducted into the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel‘s Hall of Fame. Bob has been a civil appellate lawyer for almost 35 years. He is past president of ASCDC and of California Defense Counsel, and an active member of
Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland (GMSR) is proud to announce that Chambers and Partners USA, which bases its reports on legal industry and client feedback, continues to recognize GMSR for its excellence in appellate litigation. In the newly-published Chambers USA 2022, GMSR is, once again,
Published in the wake of the horrible shooting in Buffalo, New York in 2022, this op-ed discussed what, if anything, New York could do to combat hate speech online. The authors explained that although New York could investigate social media platforms’ content moderation decisions, the
A live 90-minute CLE video webinar with interactive Q&A DATE: Thursday, May 19, 2022 TIME: 1:00pm-2:30pm EST, 10:00am-11:30am PST Early Registration Discount Deadline, Friday, April 29, 2022 This CLE course will provide appellate counsel with techniques for persuading appellate judges during oral argument, including
On May 4, Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland partner, Tim Coates, will present the 2022 update on Municipal Tort and Civil Rights Litigation at the League of California Cities: City Attorneys Spring Conference in Carlsbad. GMSR is also sponsoring the event. Don’t miss it!
In rare instances, the California Supreme Court takes up a case in which there is only one party. While such cases are important, their posture leaves the Court without the benefits of the adversarial system: Receiving briefs from two, opposing vantage points allows the Supreme
Numerous legal scholars have written about the so-called “CSI Effect.” The term was originally coined to describe what can happen to jurors who regularly watch crime investigation shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Law & Order, and 48 Hours. These jurors may place an undue
Later this week, GMSR partners Tim Coates and Nadia Sarkis will receive an Amicus Service Award at the International Municipal Lawyers Association’s (IMLA’s) mid-year conference in Washington, D.C. to recognize their legal advocacy in protecting and advancing local government interests. They are receiving the award
GMSR is proud to sponsor, and take part in, the International Municipal Lawyers Association’s (IMLA) 2022 Mid-Year Seminar taking place in Washington, D.C. (and online) from April 8-11, 2022. The IMLA is one of the foremost organizations serving the needs of attorneys representing governmental 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.
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.
The firm’s lawyers are team players, collaborating with trial counsel at any level from legal strategy to writing or editing trial court motions and appellate briefs.
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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