Brian and Shant discuss the following cases: Monster Energy Company v. City Beverages LLC: When must the arbitrator disclose information regarding their financial interest in the arbitration company, and whether an unfair advantage exists when the arbitration company has handled numerous arbitrations for the advantageous party. Nayab v. Capitol One Bank: What

Andy Speilberger – Partner at Balaban and Speilberger discuss his experiences ranging from the law of national treasures to fighting insurance companies.  Andy discusses his love for the movie Amadeus, his experiences traveling the world as the product of a military family, and how he and Daniel Balaban started their

Brian and Shant discuss the following cases: Legal Match.com: The attorney defendant was sued by a legal referral website for unpaid bills, but counterclaimed arguing that the contact was illegal and therefore unenforceable because the company was not registered with the State Bar as a referral service. The website argued

Brian and Shant discuss the following cases: Dobbs v. City of LA (Convention Center): In terms of design immunity, to determine whether discretionary authority applies, a question of law, the Court states that as long as reasonable minds can differ, discretionary authority can be provided.  The Plaintiff lost when arguing that

Brian and Shant discuss the following cases: CIGA v. Azar, Sec. of HHS: When Medicare has a primary claim against an insured party and the insurer becomes insolvent, state-mandated CIGA steps in but as an insolvency insurer not a secondary payor. Kim v. United States: Two young boys fall victim

Brian and Shant interview Taylor Rayfield, a trial attorney at Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP. Taylor focuses on many aspects of plaintiffs’ litigation but has found a passion in litigating cases that involve sexual abuse. Taylor was recently named as a finalist for CAALA’s Rising Star Award, and was awarded

Brian and Shant discuss the following cases: Sharon v. Porter: Establishing standing in a legal malpractice cases, the statutory framework of the statute of limitations, and the importance of specifying the amount or filing a statement of damages along with a default judgment. Sprengel v. Zbylut: Implied attorney-client relationships and the distinctions

Brian and Shant sit down with Michael Childress, the newest attorney to join the Kabateck LLP team. Michael Childress focuses his practice on protecting and enforcing the rights of policyholders. Since 1981, he has negotiated, adjusted and prosecuted insurance claims arising in 40 states, successfully coordinating thousands of investigations and

Brian and Shant discuss the following cases: Salazar v. McDonald’s Corp.: Brian and Shant look at a 9th Circuit case involving the the Joint Employer Doctrine as it applies to a franchisor’s control over employees working for a franchisee. Modaraei v. Action Property Management, Inc.: Brian and Shant discuss a holding from the

Brian and Shant discuss the following: The Estate of John Steinbeck: Brian and Shant do a dramatic reading of a case arising out of John Steinbeck’s estate. Crouch v. Trinity Christian Broadcast Center of Santa Ana: A look at whether a familial relationship can be used to temper the legal impact of