California Supreme Court

Aug 04, 2020 Robert A. Olson, Edward L. Xanders (Ted) Probate and Trusts

“A ‘clear and convincing’ appellate standard,” Daily Journal (August 4, 2020)

Daily Journal “A ‘clear and convincing’ appellate standard” article by GMSR appellate lawyers Robert Olson and Ted Xanders. In a recent opinion, the California Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision authored by Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, resolved over a century of uncertainty over how appellate

Feb 12, 2018 Gary J. Wax, Robert A. Olson, Timothy T. Coates, Robin Meadow, Cynthia E. Tobisman, Kent L. Richland

GMSR profiled in yesterday’s Daily Journal

We are proud to share yesterday’s Daily Journal profile of our firm, describing how some of our colleagues and adversaries perceive us: “clear thinkers,” “clear writers,” and “very civil.” LA-based appellate firm scores big wins handling major cases Appellate law is part ivory tower and

May 18, 2017 Jeffrey E. Raskin

GMSR attorney Jeff Raskin will speak about the closely-watched case of Sheppard, Mullen v. J-M Manufacturing

Attorney Jeff Raskin has been invited to speak at a meeting of the Asian-Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley to discuss the facts and legal theories in the closely watched case of Sheppard, Mullen, Richter & Hampton LLP v. J-M Manufacturing Co., Inc., which is

Jul 30, 1992 Business Litigation, Insurance Law

Bank of the West v. Superior Court (1992) 2 Cal.4th 1254

Interpretation of “advertising injury” coverage under general liability insurance policy (amicus curiae brief)

Jun 01, 1992 Government Liability

Gutierrez v. County of San Bernardino, 1992 Cal. LEXIS 2508

Civil rights violation and false imprisonment by deputy sheriff

Jun 01, 1992 Kent L. Richland Punitive Damages, Tort Litigation

Central Pathology Service Medical Clinic, Inc. v. Superior Court (1992) 3 Cal.4th 181

MICRA punitive damages provisions apply to claimed intentional torts

Sep 26, 1991 Kent L. Richland Professional Malfeasance

Pilson v. Friedman, 1991 Cal. LEXIS 4555

Adequacy of pleading for malicious prosecution and abuse of process

Jul 10, 1991 Professional Malfeasance

Doll v. Sullivan, 1991 Cal. LEXIS 3094

Legal malpractice – proximate cause

Jun 15, 1991 Kent L. Richland Professional Malfeasance

Lubetzky v. State Bar (1991) 54 Cal.3d 308

Evidence insufficient to deny applicant admission to State Bar

Dec 06, 1989 Business Litigation, Constitutional Law

Wood v. Kessler, 1989 Cal. LEXIS 2145

Business dispute – constitutional right to jury trial

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