Legal Alerts Jan 11, 2021
Bringing a Case to Arbitration Should be Easier Following Recent Ninth Circuit Decision
Court Raises the Bar on Appeals Following Voluntary Dismissal
When business disputes arise that can’t be resolved with compromise or negotiation, litigation may be the only remedy. While there are many risks with litigation — it is costly, time-consuming and disruptive — we help businesses in a cost-effective and strategic manner.
Best Best & Krieger LLP combines legal, regulatory, business and industry knowledge and experience with litigation skill to give clients a decisive edge when negotiating and litigating resolutions.
Our attorneys have successfully handled disputes regarding complex and diverse matters in courts at all levels, before regulatory bodies, administrative boards and legislatures, and at the negotiating table. We also skillfully employ all forms of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation and negotiated settlement.
Our Approach
We start each representation by gaining an understanding of our clients’ issues and goals to establish realistic expectations and offer guidance that helps clients arrive at the best course of action.
Our litigation teams are appropriately staffed to deliver cost-efficient, effective legal solutions based on each client’s specific needs and goals. We utilize the latest technologies to streamline document review, efficiently manage litigation and enhance the presentation of evidence in court.
Our Experience
Our trial attorneys routinely negotiate and litigate against some of the largest firms in the world. We have successfully handled disputes involving such matters as:
Proactive Guidance
Recognizing that prevention is generally best, our attorneys work proactively with clients to identify risks, advising on contract provisions, reviewing policies and practices, and offering strategies to avoid litigation. We also help clients with establishing litigation preparedness protocols regarding document retention and organization, discovery readiness and witness preparation.
Court Raises the Bar on Appeals Following Voluntary Dismissal
The Business Practice Group Member Featured in Alumni Newsletter
San Diego Business Journal Recognizes Professionals Under Age 40
Annual U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers List
Former Senior Counsel and Trial Attorney in the D.C. AG's Office
Partner Christopher Deal Writes About the Latest in Coronavirus Shut Down Business Challenge Claims for the Southern California Newspaper Group
Three Named “Lawyers of the Year” and One Included on “Ones to Watch” List
Equipment at Retailer’s Brick-and-Mortar Stores Not Obsolete, Court Finds
Bail, Evictions, Remote Hearings and Depositions and Statutes of Limitation Rule Changes
Combination Enhances Trusts & Estates and Business Legal Teams
Attorneys Christopher Deal and Christina Morgan Represented Real Property Buyers
U.S. News-Best Lawyers in America Annual List Recognizes Many of the Firm’s Premier Practice Areas
Ninth Circuit Clarifies Joint Employer Classification
Henry Welles and Robert Hargreaves Selected by Palm Springs Life Magazine
Litigator Scott Ditfurth Shares Best Practices in Riverside Lawyer
BB&K Partner Mark Easter Walks Us Through the House of Depositions in Riverside Lawyer Magazine
Sacramento Business Journal Also Gives High Rank for Women Attorney Numbers
BB&K’s Charity Schiller and Amanda Daams Warn Why Businesses Should Heed CEQA’s Changing Processes
Annual List Based on Martindale-Hubbell Ratings
Additional Changes to Leadership Roles
U.S. News-Best Lawyers 2019 Rankings Released
BB&K Attorneys Cathy Ta and Alexander Brand Write in Riverside Lawyer Magazine
Partner Victor L. Wolf Writes for the Press-Enterprise
Business Associate Also Heading Up High Desert Regional Chambers Coalition
BB&K Attorneys Cathy Ta and Alexander Brand Write in Riverside Lawyer Magazine
Federal Bar Association Inland Empire Chapter
Legal Analysis by BB&K Attorneys Damian Moos and Kandice Kim in Law360
Partner D. Brian Reider Writes for the Riverside Press-Enterprise
BB&K Announces Promotions
BB&K Ranked for a Variety of Areas and Practices on 2018 List
Public, Labor & Employment, Environmental and Insolvency Law Sections
Case Demonstrates Ongoing Abuse of the Law Against Email Companies
BB&K Partner Damian Moos Discusses Court Victory with MediaPost
Selected by Their Peers
There’s a Split in the Circuit Courts, BB&K Attorney Thomas O’Connell Told Bloomberg BNA
BB&K’s Thomas O’Connell Counsel of Record
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Coachella Valley’s Best Lawyers Recognized in Magazine’s Annual List
The Weakest Link in Security May be a Vendor, Partner Glen Price Warns in the Press-Enterprise
New Partner Brings In-House Experience
Federal Bar Association Inland Empire Chapter
Partner D. Brian Reider Writes About NDAs for the Press-Enterprise
Ostensible Agency Theory Rejected by Court
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BB&K Partner Lauren Strickroth Provides Litigation Cost-Saving Tips in the Press-Enterprise
Provides Opportunity to Streamline Litigation
BB&K Part of Team Supporting Clean Up of Former Battery Recycling Site
California Appellate Court Finds Contract Void Under Government Code Section 1090
Court Upholds Public-Private Groundwater Conservation and Recovery Project That Will Serve Customers Throughout Southern California
Franklin Adams, Thomas Eastmond and Cathy Ta proved there was no evidence to hold client responsible in investment dispute
Howard Golds and Elizabeth A. Han represented employer in lawsuit challenging its overtime formula.
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