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Celador International, Inc. v. American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., et al. (2012) 2012 U.S. App. LEXIS 24820
Television show creator found contractually entitled to 50% of network’s profits; substantial evidence supported jury’s $269 million damages award
Robin Meadow
, Robert A. Olson
, Kent J. Bullard
, Alana H. Rotter
Edwards v. Arthur Andersen LLP (2008) 44 Cal.4th 937
Validity of non-compete agreement under Business and Professions Code section 16600 and of employee’s release of all claims against employer
Marc J. Poster
, Robin Meadow
The Oakland Raiders v. National Football League (2007) 41 Cal.4th 624
Construction of contracts; propriety of new trial order based on jury misconduct
Irving H. Greines
, Feris M. Greenberger
Sinaiko Healthcare Consulting, Inc. v. Pacific Healthcare Consultants (2007) 148 Cal.App.4th 390
Terminating discovery sanctions appropriate for untimely discovery response in business tort action
Robert A. Olson
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