• posted: Aug. 30, 2018
• John E. Porter
• Business Litigation

In international business transactions, contracting parties from different countries often select a neutral third country to supply the applicable governing law as well as the exclusive forum for resolving disputes.  Read More

• posted: Jul. 24, 2018
• Alan Steinbrecher
• Labor & Employment Litigation

On April 30th the California Supreme Court issued an opinion that almost certainly will cause significant changes in how many businesses, particularly those which rely on independent contractors, will conduct Read More

• posted: Jan. 11, 2018
• Geoffrey Stover
• Business Litigation

In 1992, California enacted the anti-“SLAPP” (strategic lawsuits against public participation) statute to combat “lawsuits brought primarily to chill the valid exercise of the constitutional rights of freedom of speech Read More

• posted: Jul. 25, 2017
• Robert S. Span
• Business Litigation

A contractual clause requiring an award of attorneys’ fees to the prevailing party in litigation can have a significant impact on the parties’ decisions to file or pursue a case.  Read More

• posted: May 25, 2017
• Douglas R. Painter
• Business Litigation

Summary judgment motions play an important role in business disputes; they can create settlement leverage, narrow trial issues or, if granted for an entire case, achieve a favorable judgment without Read More

• posted: Apr. 19, 2017
• Robert S. Span
• Business Litigation

Once again, the California Supreme Court has waded into the arbitration thicket.  This time, the Court found unenforceable an arbitration clause that prohibited a consumer from seeking injunctive relief on Read More

• posted: Feb. 01, 2017
• Alan Steinbrecher
• Business Litigation

In a major, although widely unappreciated shift, the United States Supreme Court has significantly restricted the ability of courts to exercise jurisdiction over corporations.  This change reduces the likelihood that Read More

• posted: Jan. 30, 2017
• John E. Porter
• Business Litigation

Many contracts provide that in the event of a lawsuit the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney’s fees.  One would naturally think that the defendant is Read More

• posted: Dec. 02, 2016
• Geoffrey Stover
• Labor & Employment Litigation

A Guide for Businesses Large and Small. Immediate First Steps When key personnel leave to start or to join a competing business, there is often a scramble to save clients and to Read More

• posted: Nov. 21, 2016
• Douglas R. Painter
• Business Litigation

A recurring issue in business litigation concerns when an insured may choose its own counsel in a dispute tendered to its insurer.  A recent California case clarifies the current criteria Read More