California Courts Continue Their Assault On The At-Will Doctrine
in Employment Law by Timothy Reuben
RRB’s attorney Timothy Reuben’s article “California Courts Continue Their Assault On The At-Will Doctrine” is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on December 5, 2014.
Privileges When Law Firms Seek Advice
in Civil Litigation by Stephen Raucher
RRB’s attorney Stephen L. Raucher’s article “Privileges When Law Firms Seek Advice” is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on December 3, 2014.
No One Benefits From Making the Bar Look Bad
in RRB Law Blog by Timothy Reuben RRB’s Timothy D. Reuben’s letter to the editor “No One Benefits From Making The Bar Look Bad” is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on December 2, 2014.
Employment Practice Exclusion Held to Bar Coverage for False Imprisonment Claim
in Insurance Law by Stephen Raucher
California courts have consistently ruled that an insurer’s duty to defend is extremely broad, triggering when facts stated or fairly inferable in a complaint suggest a claim even potentially covered by the policy. Even so, a California Court of Appeal … more
Malicious Prosecution Claims Just Got Easier
in Civil Litigation by Timothy Reuben RRB’s attorney Timothy Reuben’s article “Malicious Prosecution Claims Just Got Easier” is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on September 24, 2014.
Courts Split On Whether Breach of Lease Can Be SLAPPed
in Civil Litigation by Timothy Reuben RRB’s attorney Timothy Reuben’s article “Courts Split On Whether Breach Of Lease Can Be SLAPPed” is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on July 21, 2014.
Aiding and Abetting a Breach of Fiduciary Duty Does Not Require that the Aiders and Abettors Owe an Independent Duty
in Civil Litigation by Stephen Raucher In a case with important lessons for business litigators, a California Court of Appeal recently clarified the distinction between aiding and abetting a breach of fiduciary duty and conspiracy to breach fiduciary duty, finding that a defendant can be liable … more
State High Court Clears Up Confusion Over Disparagement
in Insurance Law by Stephen Raucher RRB’s attorney Stephen L. Raucher’s article “State High Court Clears Up Confusion Over Disparagement” is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on June 19, 2014.
Movie Madness: Cross-Examination Hollywood Style!
in RRB Law Blog by Timothy Reuben On Thursday, June 5, 2014, Timothy D. Reuben chaired a BHBA Inn of Court panel presentation,”Movie Madness: Cross-Examination Hollywood Style!” at Westside Tavern in Brentwood. Attendees learned what the movies could teach about practical cross-examination techniques, with commentary from Mr. … more
Stephen L. Raucher Co-Authors Insurance Update
in Insurance Law by Stephen Raucher 2012-2013 Developments In California Insurance Coverage Law is published by the State Bar Litigation Section in its California Litigation Review, co-authored by RRB attorney Stephen L. Raucher, along with Michael Sohigian and Keith Turner.
Alleged Discriminatory Hiring Practices at CBS News Stations in Los Angeles Deemed to be Protected Activity under California’s Anti-SLAPP Statute
in Civil Litigation by Stephen Raucher A California Court of Appeal recently decided that CBS’s decision to hire a young, attractive woman as opposed to an older man as a weather anchor constitutes protected free speech. Hunter v. CBS Broadcasting, Inc., 2013 Cal. App. LEXIS 997 … more
Unpredictability in the Law Surrounding Employer Liability for Torts Committed by Employees Driving to and from Work
in Civil Litigation by Stephen Raucher In the span of two weeks, two cases involving the doctrine of respondeat superior were decided in California resulting in opposite outcomes. Under the legal theory of respondeat superior, employers are vicariously liable for the tortious acts committed by employees … more
Fame Does Not Guarantee First Amendment Protection
in Civil Litigation RRB Law Blog by Stephen Raucher Even in today’s world of reality television, where people are famous for being famous, such fame does not create an issue of public interest entitled to special protection. In the recently published decision of Albanese v. Menounos, 2013 Cal. App. … more
ABC Wins “LOST” Idea Submission Lawsuit
in Civil Litigation by Stephen Raucher On March 8, 2013, the California Court of Appeal ruled in favor of ABC in an idea submission lawsuit regarding the television series LOST. Spinner v. American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., 215 Cal. App. 4th 172 (2013). The lawsuit centered on … more
Just Admit It: Privacy Is Mostly Dead
in RRB Law Blog by Timothy Reuben RRB’s attorney Timothy D. Reuben’s article “Just Admit It: Privacy Is Mostly Dead” is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on June 19, 2013.