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November 05, 2007 |

As California Wildfires Die Down, Lawsuits May Ignite

Now that the wildfires in Southern California have died down, their aftermath could spark hundreds of lawsuits. Attorneys predict that homeowners will sue for undervalued coverage or low-balled repair estimates, as happened after wildfires in 2003. Other lawyers predict that homeowners who were assured protection against wildfires might file some novel lawsuits against developers for not using fire-resistant materials in construction.
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May 15, 2008 |

Hot seat gets hotter for expert witnesses

It's a tough time to be an expert witness. Courts are increasingly ordering expert witnesses to disclose financial information or risk having their testimony struck from a case.Also, in recent years, a growing number of courts have permitted parties to sue their own experts for negligent testimony, holding that expert witnesses should not be immune from liability from their own clients.
5 minute read
May 12, 2008 |

Hot Seat Gets Hotter for Expert Witnesses

It's a tough time to be an expert witness. Courts are increasingly ordering such witnesses to disclose financial information or risk having their testimony struck from a case. Also, in recent years, a growing number of courts have permitted parties to sue their own experts for negligent testimony, holding that expert witnesses should not be immune from liability from their own clients.
5 minute read
December 22, 2006 |

Alameda Judge Named to First District

The governor picked Henry Needham Jr. to fill a vacancy on the appellate bench. Nine new superior court judges were also named around the state.
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September 16, 2013 |

Vizio Inc.

5 minute read
September 18, 2006 |

Calif. State Bar Pushes Diversity -- and Civility

Worried about the lack of diversity and growing lack of civility in the legal profession, the California State Bar is taking steps to remedy both problems. The Diversity Pipeline would set up a support network to help guide poor kids of all races into a legal career. Meanwhile, President-elect Sheldon Sloan wants the State Bar to adopt a civility code, although he knows that lawyers could simply ignore it. "It's like an enema for a dead person," Sloan said. "It might not help, but it won't hurt."
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March 07, 2003 |

Punitive Measures

The California Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a legal malpractice suit against Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein about the firm's choice not to seek punitive damages in a class action over a toxic chemical accident. David Becht, who represents the plaintiffs, says that his clients' claim was, " taken away by the attorneys, so they didn't have the opportunity to seek punitive damages." Attorneys say a plaintiffs' victory could expose all lawyers to potentially ruinous liability.
5 minute read
July 07, 2009 |

The Layoff List: By the Numbers

Employment shifts at The Am Law 200, Global 100, and Other Firms of Note
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Mayer Brown Convinces Ninth Circuit to Decertify Class in False Advertising Suit Against Honda
Publication Date: 2012-01-13
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A split Ninth Circuit panel has decertified a nationwide false advertising class action against Honda's U.S. subsidiary, ruling that California's consumer protection law is too different from those in other states to permit class litigation. Mayer Brown partner Donald Falk represented Honda, which was accused of including a feature on its Acura luxury cars that didn't work as promised.

May 10, 2010 |

Movers

Daniel King, a partner in Frost Brown Todd's Indianapolis office, has been elected to the IndyHub Inc. board of directors. Plus more law firm movers in this week's column.
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