As part of our ongoing effort to keep clients well informed, as well as others interested in our firm, we provide regular media updates and news about our work, as well as articles written by and about our attorneys.
Court of Appeal Affirms Ruling June 2, 2010 - Article
Shareholder Mark Perelman and Associate Matthew Cebrian recently prevailed on appeal before the California First District Court of Appeal in an employment and fraud action entitled Smallwood v. Fremont Surgery Center.
Persuasiveness Prevails April 26, 2010 - Article
Arthur Pearson and Karen Neville successfully persuaded the IRS to abate a $480,000 late payment penalty assessed against a fashion designer, manufacturer and retailer of women's clothing.
Distributor of Mobility Scooter Prevails Against City at Trial February 04, 2010 - Article
On February 4, 2010 a Los Angeles County jury found in favor of Major’s Wholesale Medical Supply on a $2.7 million dollar products liability claim brought by the City of Norwalk.
Insurance Broker Exonerated of Wrongdoing 2010 - Article
In an action for professional negligence, the Honorable Ronald S. Praeger of the San Diego Superior Court entered judgment in favor of wholesale insurance broker, The Insurance Place, and agent Ricardo Martinez, who were defended by shareholder William Kronenberg.
Shareholder John Feeney named Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers November 12, 2009 - Article
John Feeney, a shareholder of Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney, P.C., has been named a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), one of the premier legal associations in America. Feeney was inducted at the College’s annual meeting in Boston on Oct. 10.
Attorney Malpractice defense judgment by Tim Halloran and Summer Smith November 3, 2009 - Article
After a three week jury trial, shareholder Tim Halloran and director Summer Smith obtained a defense judgment for their clients, DeMartini & Walker.
Successful Defense of Real Estate Brokerage Firm and its Agent November 3, 2009 - Article
S. Perelman and Jason E. Fellner prevailed on appeal before the California Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1, wherein the court affirmed the trial court’s order and judgment sustaining the defendants’ demurrer without leave to amend.
Burned Man Cannot Sue Burning Man Festival June 30, 2009 - Article
One who walks into a bonfire assumes the risk of getting burned. Anthony Beninati attended the 2005 Burning Man festival, walked into the Burning Man bonfire, tripped and fell, and incurred burn injuries. He sued the event promoter for negligence. The San Francisco County Superior Court granted summary judgment for the event promoter, finding that Mr. Beninati assumed the risk of injury, because walking into the enormous Burning Man bonfire was an obvious, inherent, and avoidable hazard.
Lawyers Representing Law Firms | A Special Report June 15, 2009 - Article
Lawyers are hungry—too hungry, perhaps. The scramble to find new business can land the unwary fighting malpractice claims.
A Neighbor’s Warning about a Dog Attack is Constitutionally-Protected Free Speech April 30, 2009 - Article
Residents of a homeowners’ association can publish warnings about another resident’s dogs. In October 2006, a resident of a homeowners’ association observed two dogs attack a pet goat. The witness told association residents that he thought the dogs belonged to another resident, Joel Thomas Toler. The residents discussed the dog attack at an association meeting. The association published the meeting minutes in a newsletter and warned residents to use caution in the area.
Changing Policies, Saving Lives October 11, 2008 - Article
ALRP Panel Attorney (and last year’s Clint Hockenberry Award recipient) Tim Halloran represented an ALRP client, Damien Grey, who sought a lung transplant in order to treat his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
And the Defense Wins April 9, 2008 - Article
William Muñoz, a partner in Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney’s Sacramento office recently prevailed on appeal before the California Third District Court of Appeal wherein the court affirmed the trial court's order granting Mr. Muñoz’s client a nonsuit in a legal malpractice action entitled Kubat v. Henderson.
Coming home: Dealing with USERRA's Negative Implications September 2, 2008 - Article
Promising Illusory Benefits Is A Risky Recruiting Strategy June 20, 2005 - Article
William A. Muñoz presents Navigating the Legal Issues of Background Screening July 11, 2008
PresentationWilliam Muñoz and Kerri Ruzicka from Murphy, Pearson’s Sacramento office March 25, 2008 - Presentation
Seminar for the Sacramento Area Human Resources Association on workplace investigations.Workplace Investigations: The Do’s and Don’ts (PDF)