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GMSR’s Timothy Coates discusses litigating qualified immunity on summary judgment in IMLA Municipal Lawyer
Qualified immunity is indispensable when defending municipal actors against Section 1983 claims. Knowing how, when and where to assert the defense is critical.
Chambers And Partners USA Again Places GMSR In Its Top Rank For Appellate Litigation In California
Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland (GMSR) is proud to announce Chambers and Partners USA continues to recognize GMSR for its excellence in Appellate Litigation. The practice and partners continue to achieve strong rankings for their leadership and success in shaping the law at the appellate
GMSR Appellate Attorneys Recognized as “California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year” Based on Their Work in Shaping Both Arbitration Law and Attorney Ethical Standards
The Daily Journal recognized GMSR lawyers Kent Richland and Jeffrey Raskin, along with Barbara Ravitz, for their work in Sheppard Mullin v. J-M Manufacturing Co., Inc. This is Kent Richland’s third time and Jeffrey Raskin’s second time being awarded the prestigious California Lawyer Attorneys of
GMSR’s Alana Rotter reviews what juror affidavits can—and cannot—establish for post-trial motions
Lawyers often submit juror affidavits in supporting or opposing a new trial motion motions. In a Law360 article, Alana Rotter discusses California’s nuanced admissibility rules for these affidavits. To read the article, click here.
GMSR Partner David Hackett Elected to the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library
GMSR is pleased to announce that partner David Hackett was elected to the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library. Founded in 1891, the Los Angeles County Law Library holds over 1,000,000 volumes, including many rare and historical works,
GMSR’s Alana Rotter reviews what litigators can do at trial to strengthen an appeal in IMLA Municipal Lawyer
What you do—or don’t do—at trial can doom your appeal before it starts. In IMLA Municipal Lawyer, Alana Rotter identifies five possible trial traps for litigators, and explains how to avoid falling into them. To read the article, click here.
GMSR’s Robin Meadow co-authors article explaining the ins and outs of statements of decision
Trial lawyers and sometimes even judges misunderstand the appellate purpose of the statement of decision that usually follows a bench trial. In this first of two articles, Robin and his co-author explain what statements of decision are all about, including why the losing party wants one
GMSR’s Alana Rotter reviews the standards for getting writ relief in California and federal courts in the abtl Report
Litigants unhappy with an adverse ruling often wonder whether it’s worth filing a writ petition to seek immediate appellate review. The answer turns in part on the criteria that courts use in deciding which writ petitions to grant. Alana Rotter describes those criteria in the
Appellate Success in California
“Appellate Success in California” — A monthly dose of quick, practical appellate tips. Laurie began the series in 2009 for her clients and friends, and since 2016 has co-written it with GMSR partner Alana Rotter. Read the latest here.
Alana Rotter reviews the appellate benefits of obtaining a statement of decision after a bench trial, and the process for obtaining one.
The trial court statement of decision process is an important strategic opportunity for appellants to shape the appellate court’s view of the record. In California Trusts and Estates Quarterly, Alana Rotter offers guidance on navigating the process for maximum benefit. To read the article, click
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