Practices
After grant of review by California Supreme Court, California Court of Appeal for a second time reversed trial court that had applied a rule of per se invalidity to exclusivity provisions in contracts between businesses
California Court of Appeal affirms favorable judgment for defense in personal injury action, rejecting plaintiff’s new trial bid
Horvitz & Levy secures stipulated reversal of multimillion dollar judgment and injunction restricting El Pollo Loco’s franchise operations
The Supreme Court grants motion to dismiss review, reinstating a favorable Court of Appeal’s opinion that prevented a forced partnership buyout and established that living trusts may serve as partners under California law
Horvitz & Levy persuades Ninth Circuit to vacate $105 million verdict against Sacramento County in constitutional challenge to the County’s enforcement of mining regulations
California Court of Appeal reinstates ownership interest in a medical marijuana collective
Trial court grants post-trial relief in nuisance and trespass case, slashing damages by more than 70 percent
Ninth Circuit reinstates prisoner’s civil rights lawsuit on religious liberty grounds
California Court of Appeal reverses spousal support award because trial court failed to consider domestic violence evidence
California Court of Appeal affirms judgment based on insurer’s acceptance of plaintiff’s tactical settlement offer