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GMSR’s Cindy Tobisman Appears Before The California Supreme Court
GMSR co-managing partner Cindy Tobisman appeared yesterday before the California Supreme Court to argue for the petitioner, Michael Rattagan, in a case against Uber Technologies, Inc. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals had asked the Court to decide whether, under California law, claims for fraudulent
Niedermeier v. FCA US LLC (2024) 15 Cal.5th 792
California Supreme Court: GMSR’s consumer client is entitled to full statutory restitution under California’s lemon law—without offset
What Makes A Good Petition For Review?
Clients who lose in the Court of Appeal often ask about pursuing review in the California Supreme Court. The Court grants just a small fraction of the petitions for review that it receives each year. Here are some factors to consider in assessing the likelihood
GMSR’s Cindy Tobisman appears in front of California Supreme Court
On December 5, GMSR’s co-managing partner, Cindy Tobisman, argued on behalf of car consumer, Lisa Niedermeier, at the California Supreme Court. GMSR’s client sued an auto manufacturer under California’s Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) for failing to repair or replace her defective vehicle despite sixteen
GMSR to California Supreme Court: The Song-Beverly Act’s Express Warranty Protections Apply To Used Cars Sold With Active Manufacturer Warranties
Earlier this year, GMSR convinced the Supreme Court to grant review of Rodriguez v. FCA US LLC’s novel holding that the Song-Beverly Act’s express warranty protections don’t apply to consumers who purchase or lease used cars with active manufacturer warranties. The grant of review strips
The California Supreme Court Thanks GMSR For Its Pro Bono Service
The California Supreme Court recently invited and appointed GMSR lawyers Jeffrey Raskin and Stefan Love as pro bono counsel to argue in support of a Court of Appeal opinion—Guardianship of Saul H.—in which the Supreme Court had granted review. The case involved important issues concerning
Kent Richland’s Legacy to the California Supreme Court Historical Society
GMSR’s Kent Richland, longtime member and former president of the California Supreme Court Historical Society, is congratulated and recognized by the Society for his multiple achievements: CSCHS Review-Spring/Summer 2022, Kent Richland’s Legacy
“A ‘clear and convincing’ appellate standard,” Daily Journal (August 4, 2020)
Daily Journal “A ‘clear and convincing’ appellate standard” article by GMSR appellate lawyers Robert Olson and Ted Xanders. In a recent opinion, the California Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision authored by Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, resolved over a century of uncertainty over how appellate
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 attorney Jeff Raskin will speak about the closely-watched case of Sheppard, Mullen v. J-M Manufacturing
Attorney Jeff Raskin has been invited to speak at a meeting of the Asian-Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley to discuss the facts and legal theories in the closely watched case of Sheppard, Mullen, Richter & Hampton LLP v. J-M Manufacturing Co., Inc., which is
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