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Jul 28, 2017 Cynthia E. Tobisman

GMSR Partner and Novelist Cindy Tobisman’s Latest Legal Thriller, ‘Proof,’ Garners Attention

Cindy’s latest novel, ‘Proof’ (published by Thomas & Mercer, 2017), is her second legal thriller to be published. It has received attention from Above The Law, a prominent online publication dedicated to the legal profession. As noted by Above The Law, Cindy uses her knowledge of

Jun 13, 2017 Alana H. Rotter, Cynthia E. Tobisman

Alana Rotter and Cindy Tobisman warn what lawyers should avoid when voluntarily dismissing claims to hasten appellate review

After a significant adverse ruling, lawyers may attempt to hasten appellate review by stipulating to voluntarily dismiss the remaining claims and have judgment entered. But not all stipulated dismissals will result in an appealable judgment. In the Spring 2017 ABTL Report, Alana Rotter and Cindy

Jun 02, 2017 Robert A. Olson, Cynthia E. Tobisman, Edward L. Xanders (Ted) Punitive Damages, Tort Litigation

CRST, Inc. v. Superior Court (2017) 11 Cal.App.5th 1255

A truck driver allegedly caused an accident. Unbeknownst to his employer, he had a significant pre-employment history of alcohol and drug abuse and vehicle accidents. This was not discovered by a third-party which handled pre-employment screenings. The driver also had some minor accidents and speeding

Feb 08, 2017 Timothy T. Coates, Robin Meadow, Robert A. Olson, Kent L. Richland, Cynthia E. Tobisman

Many of GMSR’s appellate attorneys recognized as Super Lawyers; Robert Olson named among the Top 100 in Southern California

GMSR’s appellate attorneys who were recognized as Super Lawyers for 2017 include: Tim Coates, Bob Olson, Robin Meadow, Marc Poster, Kent Richland, Marty Stein, and Cindy Tobisman. Bob Olson is on the Top 100 List for 2017. The Top 100 List is a listing of lawyers

May 16, 2008 Kent L. Richland, Cynthia E. Tobisman, Gary J. Wax Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property

HLC Properties, Ltd. v. MCA Records, Inc. (May 16, 2008, B191608) 2008 WL 2068155 [nonpublished opinion]

GMSR’s clients, the heirs of legendary performer Bing Crosby, sued MCA Records for unpaid royalties. Because it concluded that the claims were equitable in nature, the trial court held a bench trial, the result of which was a complete defense verdict. GMSR challenged the judgment

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