GMSR’s client prevails in a published decision that comprehensively analyzes the governing principles and application of the parol evidence rule
Court of Appeal holds that spouse’s shares in corporation are separate property because acquired by gift
GMSR partner Robin Meadow is the Best Lawyers® Appellate Practice ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in Los Angeles for the second time, having also been recognized in 2013. He’s also featured in an article in the latest issue of Best Lawyers®, where he notes the value
Court of Appeal affirms judgment for GMSR’s client in real estate dispute
GMSR partner Robin Meadow has once again been recognized for his role as the petitioners’ counsel in Estate of Duke (2015) 61 Cal.4th 871. He previously received the California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) award. Now, the National Law Journal has designated Robin as
GMSR obtains reversal of summary judgment in Home Improvement profit-participation case, enabling the creators/producers to proceed to trial
Melamed v. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (2017) 8 Cal.App.5th 1271. A physician sued a hospital and some doctors, alleging that the summary suspension of his medical staff privileges was motivated by retaliatory animus. The Court of Appeal affirmed the dismissal of the suit under the anti-SLAPP statute. On the first
GMSR wins affirmance of anti-SLAPP ruling
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