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Appellate Success in California
“Appellate Success in California” — A monthly dose of quick, practical appellate tips. Laurie began the series in 2009 for her clients and friends, and since 2016 has co-written it with GMSR partner Alana Rotter. Read the latest here.
Join us on September 22 and 24 for serious expert advice on California Writ Petitions!
GMSR appellate specialist Laurie Hepler will be joined by Justices Alison Tucher and Steven Perren, as well as a senior writs attorney from the Second District Court of Appeal. This livestream two-part series is hosted by The Rutter Group. It will teach trial lawyers and
Ixchel Pharma, LLC v. Biogen, Inc. (2020) 9 Cal.5th 1130
GMSR wins landmark decision on unfair competition, tortious interference with contract
GMSR wins landmark decision on unfair competition, tortious interference with contract
Plaintiff had an at-will contract with a non-party to develop a drug based on a certain active ingredient. Defendant Biogen reached its own deal with that non-party to settle patent disputes and to license the same active ingredient—requiring that the at-will contract with Plaintiff be
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects California’s Assertion Of Personal Jurisdiction Over Drugmaker
In Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court (June 19, 2017, Case No. 16-466), the United States Supreme Court has ruled 8-1 that California lacks “specific” personal jurisdiction over a pharmaceutical company, reversing a 4-3 decision last year by the California Supreme Court. The case arises
Is This Appealable?
It’s April, and time for ASIC’s semi-annual installment of “Is This Appealable?” — a selection of adverse orders that arise frequently for trial counsel and litigants. As usual, these answers apply 95% of the time in California state courts; there are sometimes exceptions. 5. Is
SCOTUS Hears Specific-Jurisdiction Case From California
No clear leaning emerges from a review of the April 25 U.S. Supreme Court argument in Bristol-Myers Squibb v. Superior Court of California. The “specific” personal jurisdiction issue presented: whether a defendant can be sued in a state court for injury claims that would be
Laurie Hepler becomes GMSR’s second partner to hold FDCC membership
GMSR is proud to congratulate partner Laurie Hepler on becoming the firm’s second partner selected for membership in the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel. FDCC membership is by election only. Nominated attorneys must have achieved professional distinction, and must enjoy the respect of opposing
Nat’l Fire Ins. Co. of Hartford v. Great American Ins. Company (March 1, 2017, B264238) 2017 WL 784661 [nonpublished opinion]
Hundreds of diners developed hepatitis, and several died, after consuming tainted green onions. Two insurers of a company in the distribution chain agreed to transfer control of (at least) that company’s defense to the insurer with greater policy limits. Years later, a jury found that
Don’t Dive In—Wade
Appellate justices are generalists. Last week on a single Court of Appeal calendar, I listened to arguments that debated whether the justices should: Require a retroactive increase in child support; Reverse a personal injury judgment for re-trial, due to the improper discharge of a juror;
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