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Oct 22, 2013 Alana H. Rotter
Appeals, Writs and Summary Judgment, Los Angeles Daily Journal (October 22, 2013)

Summary adjudication motions have the potential to dramatically narrow a case before trial, but rulings on the motions are not appealable until the end of the case. In an October 22, 2013 Daily Journal article entitled “Appeals, writs and summary judgment,” Alana Rotter discusses the

Jul 09, 2013 Alana H. Rotter
How Appellate Courts Review Attorney Disqualifications, Los Angeles Daily Journal (July 9, 2013)

An order disqualifying an attorney is immediately appealable, and the Court of Appeal reviews such orders rigorously. In a July 9, 2013 Daily Journal article, Alana Rotter discusses two recently-published appellate decisions that reverse disqualification orders based on claimed conflicts of interest, highlighting the value

Jun 11, 2013 Alana H. Rotter
Case Highlights Importance of Timely Post-trial Motions, Los Angeles Daily Journal (June 11, 2013)

It’s important to correctly calculate the deadline for filing a federal appeal: File late, and the court will dismiss your appeal without ever reaching the merits. In this article, Alana Rotter discusses how post-trial motions impact the deadline calculations, and describes the cautionary tale of

9th Circuit Judges Call for an End to Anti-SLAPP in Federal Court, Los Angeles Daily Journal (May 9, 2013)

In a Daily Journal article, Alana Rotter discusses anti-SLAPP practice in the Ninth Circuit and why it may come to an end.

Feb 06, 2013 Alana H. Rotter
Circuit Clarifies Anti-SLAPP Appeal Rules, Los Angeles Daily Journal (February 6, 2013)

In a Daily Journal article, Alana Rotter reviews the Ninth Circuit’s rules for appealing the denial of an anti-SLAPP motion.

Jun 21, 2012 Alana H. Rotter
2nd Guessing Good Faith Settlement Determinations, Law 360 (June 2012)
Jan 01, 2012 Alana H. Rotter
Getting Appellate Review of a Good Faith Settlement Determination, Verdict Magazine (Volume 3, 2012)
Sep 03, 2011 Alana H. Rotter
Power to disagree: The authority of lower courts in new trial motions, Los Angeles Daily Journal (September 13, 2011)

In a Daily Journal article, Alana Rotter explains the importance of ensuring that trial courts understand their power to grant a new trial.

Feb 15, 2011 Alana H. Rotter
Appealability of Anti-SLAPP Orders in California and the 9th Circuit, Los Angeles Daily Journal (February 15, 2011)

In a Daily Journal article, Alana Rotter discusses the appealability of anti-SLAPP rulings in California and federal courts.

Jan 09, 2011 Alana H. Rotter
Have You Filed Your Appeal on Time?, Los Angeles Daily Journal (January 9, 2011)

In a Daily Journal article, Alana Rotter discusses recent decisions critical to ensuring a timely appeal.

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