October 2012 Newsletter
 
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Caveat Emptor

 

The famous phrase "let the buyer beware" certainly reminds us to be careful in our business dealings, and the law helps us to protect our clients too.  This month's issue of our newsletter focuses on what we can do proactively to be protective.

 

Arbitration provisions can be effective ADR tools, but make sure they are enforceable and not unconscionable.  Click here to read more.

 

Prior settlements can be used to calculate set-offs in a single defendant Special Verdict.  Click here to read more.

 

Private judges and special masters are viable alternatives when courtrooms are shuttered because of budget cuts.  Click here to read more.

 

The Internet might not have physical borders, but there are jurisdictional guides to know where cyber-technology lawsuits may be filed.  Click here to read more.

When Compromise Can Lead to a Win

 

California recognizes a statutory offer to compromise that allows a party to be recover its expert fees if the other side fails to win a better result at trial or arbitration.  In the right case, this little-used strategy can lead to winning results.  Click here to read more.

Supreme Court Watch

 

Oral argument was held, and the matter submitted, on October 2, 2012 in DiCampli-Montz v. County of Santa Clara  (Case No. S194501).  The Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling by early January 2013.  (The issue is whether a Notice of Intent to Sue is proper if delivered to a county hospital's risk management department.)
Caselaw Highlights 

 

California courts have issued some recent judicial opinions  in matters which may affect our clients' interests.  Click here to read more.
Trial Win! 
Deborah deBoer    
On October 4, 2012, partner Deborah Olsen deBoer won a defense verdict for her doctor client in a medical malpractice trial venued in San Bernardino County Superior Court.  Our firm was retained by The Doctors Company.  The jury voted 11-1 in favor of our client.
Legal Quote 

 

"The minute you read something that you can't understand, you can almost be sure that it was drawn up by a lawyer."

 

 

Will Rogers

American social commentator (1879-1935)

Other Helpful Links

 
State Bar of California                      State Bar of Nevada 

 

California Courts                                        Nevada Courts

 

California Medical Board                Nevada Medical Board 

 

California Contractors State License Board

 

This newsletter is provided for informational purposes only. Its contents are not intended and should not be construed as legal advice.

 

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