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by James A. Anton (Orange Office) and Robert R. Walker (Orange Office)
Perhaps one of the biggest headaches of litigation today is gaining access to important documents and materials that others have in their possession. While the California Civil Discovery Act was designed to make access to relevant information easier, the simple reality is that obtaining documents through litigation can be a slow and arduous process. Depending on the type of information being sought, the California Public Records Act (CPRA) may be an excellent alternative to the formal discovery process.
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by Ferdie Franklin (Orange Office) and Jonathan Gulsvig (Orange Office)
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court rendered a decision that not only appears to finally put to rest the litigation arising out of the Exxon Valdez oil spill of 1989, but also sets forth yet another Supreme Court precedent on what has been a favorite subject of the Court in recent years: punitive damages.
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by Ingrid K. Campagne (San Francisco Office) and Alicia L. Mac (Orange Office)
Can a company that is sued in an asbestos case predict its future liability? The cost of asbestos litigation has been infinitely more expensive than early estimates from almost fifty years ago. However, now some experts opine that the litigation may actually have peaked and/or that this may be the beginning of a decline.
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Successful judgment notwithstanding verdict and two motions for summary judgment for WFB&M clients.
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An employer faces liability for reading pager messages, a subcontractor is held responsible to a developer even after being found not negligent, and Congress takes action on genetic testing in the workplace.
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WFB&M has recently added five new attorneys.
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