News & Publications

Our team is at the forefront as the law develops—publishing, presenting, and receiving recognitions for our contributions. Read up on recent firm news here.

Jan 11, 2016
Robin Meadow will participate in two panels at Pincus Professional Education’s Advanced Appellate Conference

Robin Meadow will participate in two panels at Pincus Professional Education’s Advanced Appellate Conference—“What’s New in Appellate Law and Technology” and “Brief Writing and Oral Argument Strategies.” More information here.

Jan 05, 2016
Alana Rotter to offer tips on getting an appeal dismissed at January 19 MCLE program

On January 19, 2016, Alana Rotter and a co-presenter will discuss strategies for getting an appeal dismissed and practices for seeking and opposing dismissal. The program, which will be in Century City, includes lunch and qualifies for 1 hour of MCLE credit.

Jan 04, 2016
Robin Meadow presents oral argument webinar for Clear Law Institute

Robin Meadow presented a webinar entitled “Oral Argument: Mastering Techniques of Persuasion” for Clear Law Institute. The 75-minute presentation recording is now available on-demand — more information here.

Dec 31, 2015 Cynthia E. Tobisman
Revisiting Practical Application of the Privette Doctrine, (2015) 3 Verdict 17.
Dec 18, 2015
When homeowner associations go too far: Political responses to unpopular rules in common interest communities, 43 Real Estate L.J. 453 (2015)

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Nov 02, 2015
GMSR receives Tier 1 rankings in the 2016 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

The Tier 1 rankings are for Appellate Practice and for Commercial Litigation. Firms included in the 2016 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law

Jul 27, 2015 Alana H. Rotter
One Bite of the Apple, Los Angeles Daily Journal (July 27, 2015)

Los Angeles Daily Journal (July 27, 2015)Code of Civil Procedure section 473(b) offers lawyers an important lifeline – in certain circumstances, it requires the court to vacate a default judgment resulting from attorney mistake or neglect. But what happens when the court rejects as lawyer’s

Jul 02, 2015
True Friends Offer Something New, Appellate Issues (Summer 2014)

This article appears in the online publication Appellate Issues, published by the ABA’s Judicial Division Appellate Judges Conference Council of Appellate Lawyers. Read Article

Jul 02, 2015
Improved Adequacy through Improved Accuracy: Rule 10(e) and the Record on Appeal, Appellate Issues (Summer 2015)

This article appears in the online publication Appellate Issues, published by the ABA’s Judicial Division Appellate Judges Conference Council of Appellate Lawyers. Read Article 

Apr 09, 2015
Receipts, Records and Class Actions, Daily Journal (April 9, 2015)

Should ascertainability present a low hurdle for small-dollar class action plaintiffs or should courts be more demanding as to the reliability of proposed class members’ “say-so”?  Geoff Kehlmann reviews the cases in the Ninth Circuit that have teed up this question in an April 9,

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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.

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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.

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