News & Publications

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Sep 03, 2011 Alana H. Rotter
Power to disagree: The authority of lower courts in new trial motions, Los Angeles Daily Journal (September 13, 2011)

In a Daily Journal article, Alana Rotter explains the importance of ensuring that trial courts understand their power to grant a new trial.

Feb 15, 2011 Alana H. Rotter
Appealability of Anti-SLAPP Orders in California and the 9th Circuit, Los Angeles Daily Journal (February 15, 2011)

In a Daily Journal article, Alana Rotter discusses the appealability of anti-SLAPP rulings in California and federal courts.

Jan 09, 2011 Alana H. Rotter
Have You Filed Your Appeal on Time?, Los Angeles Daily Journal (January 9, 2011)

In a Daily Journal article, Alana Rotter discusses recent decisions critical to ensuring a timely appeal.

Dec 17, 2010 Alana H. Rotter
Circuit Split on Free Speech and Drug Prescription Data, Los Angeles Daily Journal (December 17, 2010)

In a Daily Journal article, Alana Rotter discusses a judicial split on whether new laws regulating health care data violate the First Amendment.

Jul 28, 2009 Alana H. Rotter
Tipping the Scales, Los Angeles Daily Journal (July 28, 2009)

Daily Journal article by GMSR lawyer Alana Rotter surveys recent appellate decisions on tip pooling.

Jan 29, 2009 Alana H. Rotter
A Melting Pot of Rulings, Los Angeles Daily Journal (January 29, 2009)

Daily Journal article by GMSR lawyer Alana Rotter addresses ineffective assistance of counsel in immigration proceedings.

Sep 12, 2008 Alana H. Rotter
Proceed with Caution: Pitfalls in Preparing Jury Instructions, “Appellate Tips for Trial Lawyers” (a newsletter of the Los Angeles County Bar Association), Vol. 1, No. 9 (September 2008)
May 12, 2008 Alana H. Rotter
What a Relief? Los Angeles Daily Journal (May 12, 2008)
Apr 01, 2008 Alana H. Rotter
Trial: Technology in the Courtroom, “Appellate Tips for Trial Lawyers” (a newsletter of the Los Angeles County Bar Association), Vol. 1, No. 5 (April 2008)
Aug 06, 2007 Alana H. Rotter
Playbook Disqualification, L.A. Daily Journal (Aug. 6, 2007).

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