SANCHEZ : Two Years Later
Gary Wax’s article published in the Summer/Fall 2018 ABTL Report explores how courts have been applying the California Supreme Court’s limitation on expert testimony announced in People v. Sanchez (2016) 63 Cal.4th 665. Before Sanchez, litigants used expert testimony to present otherwise inadmissible hearsay evidence
GMSR sponsoring and presenting at the PCI Western Region General Counsel Seminar
GMSR is proud to again sponsor the PCI Western Region General Counsel Seminar in San Diego, California. On Thursday, July 26, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., GMSR’s Gary Wax and David Hackett will present, “Stop controlling me!” – a practical discussion for employers, insurers, and insureds
Gary Wax and David Hackett selected to the 2018 Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Stars List
Super Lawyers has once again named GMSR appellate lawyers Gary Wax and David Hackett to its list of 2018 Southern California Rising Stars. Gary and David, who were classmates at Loyola Law School, have been included on the list for several years. No more than 2.5
GMSR Appellate Attorney Gary Wax Elevated to Partner and Profiled in LA Business Journal
Greines, Martin, Stein and Richland LLP (GMSR) is proud to announce that Gary Wax has become the firm’s newest partner, following eight years as an associate and two years as a law clerk with the firm. As an appellate lawyer, Gary represents a wide range
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
GMSR Sponsoring and Presenting at the 28th Annual ACIC General Counsel Seminar
GMSR is proud to support and sponsor the 28th annual ACIC General Counsel Seminar in San Diego, California, July 26-28, 2017. The Association of California Insurance Companies (ACIC) is committed to advocacy on behalf of the California insurance marketplace with the goal of promoting the
Three GMSR Attorneys Selected to the 2017 Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Stars List
Super Lawyers has named GMSR appellate lawyers Alana Rotter, Gary Wax, and David Hackett to its list of 2017 Southern California Rising Stars. Alana and Gary have been included on the list for several years, and GMSR is proud to have David join them for
GMSR at the LA Law Library: Appellate Law MCLE Series
GMSR has partnered with the LA Law Library to offer the legal community a four-part MCLE series on appellate law. Ted Xanders and Gary Wax will address the importance of post-judgment motions.
GMSR is presenting at the 27th annual ACIC General Counsel Seminar
GMSR is proud to support and sponsor the 27th annual ACIC General Counsel Seminar in Las Vegas, July 26-27, 2016. The Association of California Insurance Companies (ACIC) is committed to advocacy on behalf of the California insurance marketplace with the goal of promoting the availability
GMSR is presenting at the 27th annual ACIC General Counsel Seminar
GMSR is proud to support and sponsor the 27th annual ACIC General Counsel Seminar in Las Vegas, July 26-27, 2016. The Association of California Insurance Companies (ACIC) is committed to advocacy on behalf of the California insurance marketplace with the goal of promoting the availability
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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.
GMSR represents insurers on appeal effectively and efficiently. We also collaborate with our clients and trial counsel on strategy for coverage, contribution and bad faith litigation before appeals begin.
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As part of GMSR’s long-standing commitment to social justice and equality, GMSR provides pro bono appellate services to individuals and to community organizations on issues of concern.
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