WVBR is Still Super
WVBR is again pleased to announce that three of its attorneys have been named Northern California Super Lawyers for 2020. This recognition serves to confirm what our clients already know:...
WVBR Vindicates Ownership of Oscar-Winning Technology
WVBR obtains Ninth Circuit opinion affirming verdict restoring ownership of intellectual property to its inventor.
WVBR Obtains Reversal In Major Class Action
WVBR obtains reversal of district court decision dismissing consumer protection claims challenging “prescription” pet food. The Ninth Circuit agreed that Prescription or Rx implies a product contains drugs or controlled...
Litigation Strategies in the Age of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
WVBR partner Jim Wagstaffe, has published an article on the subject of litigation during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Managing a busy litigation practice to effectively represent clients requires great vigilance and...
Winning With Forum Selection Clauses
WVBR partner Jim Wagstaffe, an expert on federal civil procedure, has published an article in this month’s California Litigation Magazine on the subject of winning litigation through forum selection clauses....
Presenting Witnesses Virtually
In these trying times, lawyers are called upon to represent their clients in non-traditional ways that minimize personal contact, reduce cost, but do not compromise on quality of representation. WVBR...
Frank Busch Explains Early Mediation
Today, the Daily Journal published an article by Frank Busch regarding the unique benefits of early mediation in IP disputes. As he explains, although such attempts can be difficult, and...
Michael von Loewenfeldt to moderate Appellate Settlement Panel
On January 28, 2020, WVBR Partner Michael von Loewenfeldt will moderate a panel on the subject of Settling Cases on Appeal in the Ninth Circuit. Michael is a certified appellate...
WVBR Obtains Summary Judgment for Developer
On December 10, 2019, United States District Judge John A. Mendez of the Eastern District of California granted summary judgment in favor of WVBR’s client in the matter of Myrtle...
Frank Busch teaches international procedure
Today, Frank Busch joined San Francisco Superior Court Judge Curtis Karnow and Hogan Lovells’ Chris Cox to present a legal education course regarding California state court litigation involving international parties....