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THE “NEW BUSINESS RULE” AND EXPERT TESTIMONY ON DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A DOMINANT PLAYER IN A MARKET
The prospect of riches beyond the dreams of avarice tantalizes inventors and innovators, often just out of their reach and ever receding like a mirage in the desert. And when the would-be entrepreneur’s progress is stymied by a breach of contract that prevents commercialization of the idea, damages are now frequently sought for the loss of what might have been – a successful company rising from nothing to a proud position among the ... read more
Covenants Not to Compete: No Still Means No!
In Fillpoint, LLC v. Maas, 208 Cal.App.4th 1170 (2012), the Court of Appeals recently ruled that a covenant not to compete contained in an employment agreement is still unenforceable even if it was part of a transaction to sell the company. The owner and president the videogame company sold his ...read more
New 7 Hour Deposition Law in California – sort of
On September 17, 2012, Governor Brown signed Assembly Bill No. 1875, which effectively amends Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) to be analogous with the 7-hour limit in Rule 30 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP). Beginning January 1, 2013, depositions in California state court proceedings ...read more
How We Serve Clients
We Try Cases…
We have tried over 75 jury trials, 80 court trials and 100 arbitrations. The Walsh Law Firm has the experience, tools, structure and nerve to take any matter through trial. This is one of the factors that distinguishes us from other firms. When a client engages the firm to handle a dispute, we ...read more
We Settle Cases…
Stop. Look. Listen. Great advice when you're crossing a street. Perhaps even better advice when you are in litigation or contemplating it. Too often people spend tens of thousands of dollars in a dispute that could and should be settled using common sense. Over 90% of civil cases settle prior to ...read more
Budgeting for litigation
The cost of litigation is often swept under the rug when discussing a dispute with the client. At the Walsh law firm, we are upfront with the client as to the costs of litigation. First, the most significant element of the litigation budget our legal fees. We insist upon a ...read more
Quotes, Videos, Etc.
Pictures From Mono Lake
One of the great treasures in California is Mono Lake. I recently visited and wanted to post some pictures. Everyone needs ...read moreQuote of the Day
“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex. It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage ...read moreLinks
Arbitration Clauses
How one drafts an arbitration clause should begin with choosing the forum to hear the arbitration. The two leading ...read more
HR Gazette
My good friend and employment law expert, Mary Wright, is the editor of the HR Gazette. This is a compilation of timely ...read moreStatewide Civil Fee Schedule
The Judicial Council issues a statewide fee schedule of filing fees and related costs. For that schedule, click here. ...read more
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