

Nathaniel Lucey Receives the Morning Star Award
The Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of California presented the Morning Star Award to Nathaniel Lucey, an associate in the firm’s San Jose office.
The award is presented to young real property lawyers demonstrating early dedication to the Bar.
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The Law Is Going Through Changes
Contrary to what many people may believe, the law does change and grow on occasion. For example, over the last year or two the California legislature has passed a
number of new laws which could affect the average landlord.
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Inside/Out: You're Also Liable for the Outside of Your Business
I've talked previously about the liability sidewalks may imporse on a neighboring business owner, but did you know that the owners or lessors of a store can be sued for
criminal acts on their property?
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Charles S. Painter Wins Appeal on Statutory Limits on Appealable Orders
Ericksen Arbuthnot partner Charles S. Painter recently prevailed in an appeal challenging the dismissal of plaintiff’s case for discovery abuses.
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Mark L. Kiefer Wins Summary Judgment and Subsequent Appeal by Plaintiffs in Medical Malpractice Claim
Ericksen Arbuthnot partner Mark L. Kiefer (Los Angeles) recently prevailed in the California Court of Appeals for the Second Appellate District following a motion for summary judgment in favor of an emergency room nurse. At issue were the qualifications of competing nursing experts to address the hospital “chain of command” in an ER setting.
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