California Supreme Court Watch

Jul 31, 2019

#18-19 Facebook, Inc. v. Superior Court, S245203. (D027171; 15 Cal.App.5th 729; San Diego County Superior Court; SCD268262.)

#18-19 Facebook, Inc. v. Superior Court, S245203. (D027171; 15 Cal.App.5th 729; San Diego County Superior Court; SCD268262.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition for peremptory writ of mandate. In addition to the issues raised in the petition for review, the

Jul 31, 2019

#19-92 In re Caden C., S255839.

#19-92 In re Caden C., S255839. (A153925, A154042; 34 Cal.App.5th 87; San Francisco County Superior Court; JD153034.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed orders in a juvenile dependency proceeding. The court limited review to the following issues: (1) What standard of review

Jul 31, 2019

#19-89 Zakaryan v. The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc., S255610.

#19-89 Zakaryan v. The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc., S255610. (B289192; 33 Cal.App.5th 659; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC647541.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a petition to compel arbitration in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending

Jul 31, 2019

#19-88 Strouse v. Webcor Construction, L.P., S256136.

#19-88 Strouse v. Webcor Construction, L.P., S256136. (A148863; 34 Cal.App.5th 703; Alameda County Superior Court; RG13670376.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Sandoval v. Qualcomm Inc., S252796 (#19-09),

Jul 31, 2019

#19-79 Burch v. CertainTeed Corp., S255969.

#19-79 Burch v. CertainTeed Corp., S255969. (A151633, A152252, A153624; 34 Cal.App.5th 341; Alameda County Superior Court; RG16819332.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision

Jul 31, 2019

#19-68 Orchard Estate Homes, Inc. v. Orchard Homeowner Alliance, S255031.

#19-68 Orchard Estate Homes, Inc. v. Orchard Homeowner Alliance, S255031. (E068064; 32 Cal.App.5th 471; Riverside County Superior Court; PSC1700644.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents issues relating to the requirements of Civil Code

May 28, 2019

#19-57 Sass v. Cohen, S255262. (B283122; 32 Cal.App.5th 1032, mod. 33 Cal.App.5th 942a; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC554035.)

#19-57 Sass v. Cohen, S255262. (B283122; 32 Cal.App.5th 1032, mod. 33 Cal.App.5th 942a; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC554035.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action. The court limited review to the following issues: (1) In a

May 22, 2019

#19-56 Sealutions, LLC v. Schwab, S254818. (B286897; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC546925.)

#19-56 Sealutions, LLC v. Schwab, S254818. (B286897; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC546925.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal issued an order precluding former counsel for the appellant from filing a brief on appeal. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision

May 09, 2019

#19-46 Conservatorship of O.B., S254938. (B290805; 32 Cal.App.5th 626; Santa Barbara County Superior Court; 17PR00325.)

#19-46 Conservatorship of O.B., S254938. (B290805; 32 Cal.App.5th 626; Santa Barbara County Superior Court; 17PR00325.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a conservatorship proceeding. The court limited review to the following issue: On appellate review in a conservatorship proceeding

May 09, 2019

#18-151 Monster Energy Co. v. Schechter, S251392. (E066267; 26 Cal.App.5th 54; Riverside County Superior Court; RIC1511553.)

#18-151 Monster Energy Co. v. Schechter, S251392. (E066267; 26 Cal.App.5th 54; Riverside County Superior Court; RIC1511553.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part an order granting in part and denying in part a special motion to strike.

Who We Serve

PUBLIC 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.

INSURERS

Where coverage may exist, GMSR represents insureds on appeal effectively and efficiently. Where it does not, the firm protects insurers’ right to deny claims.

BUSINESSES

GMSR offers corporate clients objective assessments on appeal, based on a deep understanding of the limitations and opportunities of appellate review.

TRIAL COUNSEL

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.

INDIVIDUALS

GMSR vigorously advocates the rights of individual plaintiffs and defendants, in both state and federal appellate courts.