Court of Appeal Affirms Jury Verdict Because Plaintiffs Presented Prima Facie Case of Whistleblower Retaliation
in Employment Law by Timothy Reuben
The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, recently issued an opinion illustrating the burden of proof in a whistleblower retaliation case. In Hawkins v. City of L.A., 40 Cal. App. 5th 384 (2019), the court affirmed a jury verdict for … more
Are Cumis Counsel Disputes With Insurers Subject to Anti-SLAPP?
in Insurance Law by Stephen Raucher
Stephen Raucher’s article Are Cumis Counsel Disputes With Insurers Subject to Anti-SLAPP? is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on October 31, 2019.
Walking the Tightrope of Representing Two-Person Entities
in Civil Litigation by Timothy Reuben Timothy D. Reuben’s article Walking the Tightrope of Representing Two-Person Entities is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on October 25, 2019.
A Bad Case For Lawyers
in RRB Law Blog by Timothy Reuben Timothy D. Reuben’s article A Bad Case For Lawyers is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on October 17, 2019.
Valuing the Professional Goodwill of an Attorney in Divorce
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum
Timothy D. Reuben and Stephanie I. Blum’s article Valuing the Professional Goodwill of an Attorney in Divorce is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on October 4, 2019.
Sanchez Revisited: A Better Way to Handle Objections
in Civil Litigation by Timothy Reuben Timothy D. Reuben’s article Sanchez Revisited: A Better Way to Handle Objections is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on September 24, 2019.
Heimlich Shut the ‘Back Door’ to Vacating Arbitration Awards
in Civil Litigation by Stephen Raucher Stephen Raucher’s article Heimlich Shut the ‘Back Door’ to Vacating Arbitration Awards is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on July 10, 2019.
The Ever-Evolving World of Anti-SLAPP
in Civil Litigation by Stephen Raucher On Monday, June 24, 2019, Stephen L. Raucher was one of the panelists presenting a BHBA continuing legal education program entitled “The Ever-Evolving World of Anti-SLAPP.” The program covered various topics and examined the most important developments in the world … more
Universities Cannot Shortcut the Due Process Rights of Those Accused of Sexual Misconduct
in RRB Law Blog by Timothy Reuben Timothy D. Reuben and Daniel Lahana’s article Universities Cannot Shortcut the Due Process Rights of Those Accused of Sexual Misconduct is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on June 20, 2019.
Stephen L. Raucher Co-Authors Insurance Update for the Sixth Straight Year
in Insurance Law by Stephen Raucher Insurance Law is published by the State Bar Litigation Section in its California Litigation Review (2018 Edition), co-authored by RRB attorney Stephen L. Raucher, along with Michael Sohigian, who have provided insurance updates together for the sixth consecutive year.
Good News and Bad News for Insurance Company Attorneys
in Insurance Law by Stephen Raucher
The recent appellate case Strawn v. Morris, Polich & Purdy LLP, 30 Cal. App. 5th 1087 (2019), examined an insurance company attorney’s potential liability in the context of the litigation privilege and elder abuse claims, resulting in a mixed ruling. … more
Fifth Annual Update On Developments In Insurance
in Insurance Law by Stephen Raucher On Monday, April 15, 2019, Stephen L. Raucher was one of the panelists presenting a continuing legal education program entitled “Fifth Annual Update on Developments in Insurance.” The program examined the most important new cases from 2018 regarding insurance coverage … more
Movie Madness: Bias In The Legal Profession, Hollywood Style
in RRB Law Blog by Timothy Reuben On March 14, 2019, Timothy D. Reuben chaired the BHBA Out of Court’s annual Movie Night, where seasoned practitioners and judges of the Court of Appeal and District Court analyzed bias from various perspectives. The program focused on how closely … more
Garcia v. Border Transportation Group: Two Standards, One Issue
in Employment Law by Timothy Reuben The Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, recently issued an opinion clarifying the appropriate test for whether or not a person is an “employee” or an “independent contractor” in the context of a wage order claim. In Garcia v. Border … more
Recent Developments in Family Law: Stock Options Must Be Considered Income
in Family Law by Stephanie Blum
It is well-established under California family law that stock options granted as part of a parent’s employment compensation constitute “income” under Family Code Section 4058(a) and must be used to calculate support. Until In re Marriage of Macilwaine, 26 Cal. … more