Proposed Amendment to Federal Rules and the Concept of “Proportionality” The discovery aspects of civil litigation can be, and often are, extremely burdensome. This can be true both financially and with respect to the...
Category: General
October 15, 2015
Is There Hope That Discovery Might Be Subject To Reasonable Limits?
October 15, 2015
Resolving Employment Cases: Tax Implications for Employment-Related Settlements
In an era when settlement of employment cases is far more common than taking a case to verdict, reaching a settlement figure can seem like the end of the road. An informed litigator, however, keeps an eye on the client’s...
October 15, 2015
Is Natural Really Natural? The Labeling of Food Products That Contain GMOs
The recent increased interest in the health food industry has brought with it much dialogue and debate over what is “natural,” “organic,” and/or “artificial.” But perhaps no term has resulted in more discussion...
June 15, 2015
Protecting the Attorney-Client Privilege
The ability of attorneys and clients to communicate confidentially knowing that, with very limited exceptions, their communications can be shielded against discovery, is a cornerstone of American jurisprudence. In California,
June 15, 2015
The California Courts’ Limited Jurisdiction Over Non-Resident Corporations
Pursuant to the U.S. Constitution, a court may assert personal jurisdiction against a non-resident defendant in one of two circumstances: where a defendant has sufficient contacts within the forum state (i.e., general...