News & Insights
News & Insights
June 1, 2019

Love Thy Neighbor’s Tree: How and When a Tree can Legally be Removed or Trimmed

California Civil Code sheds light on how and when a tree can legally be removed or trimmed. While the law has not changed significantly since 1872, the California courts’ interpretation of the law has evolved. In 2016,
May 31, 2019

Walsworth Obtains Judgment in Product Liability Action Involving Class III Medical Device

Walsworth obtains judgment on behalf of its manufacturer client in a product liability action where the plaintiff sued for personal injuries allegedly sustained as a result of the use of a Class III medical device during a...
May 30, 2019
Katie A. Stricklin

Walsworth Obtains Judgment in Product Liability Action

Walsworth obtains judgment on behalf of its manufacturer client in a product liability action where the plaintiff sued for personal injuries allegedly sustained as a result of the use of a medical device during a procedure....
May 13, 2019
Mary Watson Fisher

Frivolous, Unreasonable or Groundless: New Changes to Employer Statutory Offers to Compromise

In late 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1300 which included an amendment to the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”). This amendment limited the use of Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 offers
May 8, 2019

A Tenant’s Baggage: What to Do with Personal Property Left Behind

One common occurrence for both commercial and residential landlords is the disposal of personal property left behind after a tenant vacates. Commercial Property Effective January 1, 2019, assembly bill 2173 came into law...