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Section 128.7 Sanctions Not Available Following Arbitration

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When a client has obtained a defense verdict, judgment or arbitration award, they will frequently ask what recourse they have to recover attorney’s fees and costs obtained in defending against […]

Why Appellate Briefing Rules Matter

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This post is the third in an ongoing series about maximizing a party’s chances of prevailing on appeal. California appellate courts impose specific requirements on how arguments are to be presented […]