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Sexual harassment by a coworker occurring away from the workplace, even though not imputable to the employer, may trigger liability for hostile work environment based on the employer’s response to reporting of the harassment.
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After Loper Bright, courts may still defer to an agency’s interpretation of its own regulations.
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College student has a property interest in her degree protected by the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Court of Appeal gives lesson in appellate briefing after affirming jury verdict in asbestos case based on waiver of insufficient evidence claims.
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Wrongful death claims are subject to arbitration under MICRA (Code of Civil Procedure section 1295) only if they involve a dispute as to whether any medical services were improperly, negligently, or incompetently rendered.
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The Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act is inapplicable to claims based solely on professional negligence.
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MICRA statute of limitations does not apply to negligence claims for breach of a duty owed to the general public.
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Prejudgment interest under Civil Code section 3287 may be awarded from the date the jury reaches a verdict awarding a specific amount of damages.
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An “advice of counsel” defense can defeat a malicious prosecution claim if the defendant disclosed all relevant facts in good faith and honestly relied on a lawyer’s advice. The defendant does not have to second guess or audit the lawyer’s expertise and training.
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When settlement funds are wired to an imposter, the risk of loss is on the party best situated to prevent the fraud.
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A party waives its right to arbitrate when it vigorously litigates in a judicial forum for months before filing a motion to compel arbitration.
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Chambers & Partners Gives Horvitz & Levy Top Ranking for 18th Consecutive Year
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Chambers & Partners Gives Horvitz & Levy Top Ranking for 18th Consecutive Year
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Horvitz & Levy Partners Lisa Perrochet and Shane McKenzie Named to Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers
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David Ettinger Inducted into the California Lawyers Association 2025 Appellate Lawyer Hall of Fame
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Horvitz & Levy Secures Reversal of a $104 Million Wrongful Death Judgment
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Beth Jay receives ALM’s Women, Power, and Influence in Law Lifetime Achievement Award for Her Enduring Impact on California Jurisprudence
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Over a Dozen Horvitz & Levy Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America
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Over a Dozen Horvitz & Levy Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America
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Partner Shane McKenzie joins the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers
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Sexual harassment by a coworker occurring away from the workplace, even though not imputable to the employer, may trigger liability for hostile work environment based on the employer’s response to reporting of the harassment.
Read More
Legal Updates
After Loper Bright, courts may still defer to an agency’s interpretation of its own regulations.
Read More
Legal Updates
College student has a property interest in her degree protected by the Fourteenth Amendment.
Read More
Legal Updates
Court of Appeal gives lesson in appellate briefing after affirming jury verdict in asbestos case based on waiver of insufficient evidence claims.
Read More
Legal Updates
Wrongful death claims are subject to arbitration under MICRA (Code of Civil Procedure section 1295) only if they involve a dispute as to whether any medical services were improperly, negligently, or incompetently rendered.
Read More
Legal Updates
The Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act is inapplicable to claims based solely on professional negligence.
Read More
Legal Updates
MICRA statute of limitations does not apply to negligence claims for breach of a duty owed to the general public.
Read More
Legal Updates
Prejudgment interest under Civil Code section 3287 may be awarded from the date the jury reaches a verdict awarding a specific amount of damages.
Read More
Legal Updates
An “advice of counsel” defense can defeat a malicious prosecution claim if the defendant disclosed all relevant facts in good faith and honestly relied on a lawyer’s advice. The defendant does not have to second guess or audit the lawyer’s expertise and training.
Read More
Legal Updates
When settlement funds are wired to an imposter, the risk of loss is on the party best situated to prevent the fraud.
Read More
Legal Updates
A party waives its right to arbitrate when it vigorously litigates in a judicial forum for months before filing a motion to compel arbitration.
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No workers’ compensation liability for injuries during employee commute absent employer control or benefit
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