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Mira Hashmall and Jason Tokoro Honored as Leaders of Influence by the Los Angeles Business Journal

Los Angeles Business Journal Special Report – January 25, 2021: Minority Leaders of Influence: Attorneys The Attorneys special supplement recognizes minority attorneys considered to be particularly impactful on the legal scene, while serving as trusted advisors and maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. Congratulations to Miller Barondess partners Mira Hashmall and Jason Tokoro for this […]

Max Hirsch and Dan Miller Review the “Save Local Journalism Act” as Published by Daily Journal

Daily Journal Special Report published January 15, 2021: New Laws 2021 (log-in required) A review of Assembly Bill 323 by Max Hirsch and Dan Miller has been published by the Daily Journal in its “New California Laws” supplement that includes laws passed during the California Legislature’s 2020 legislative session. We are in an age of […]

Press Release: Casey Sypek Named Partner by Miller Barondess, LLP

January 06, 2021 01:04 PM Eastern Standard Time LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Miller Barondess, LLP, a litigation firm in Los Angeles, is pleased to announce that Casey Sypek has joined its partnership. Casey has been with the firm since 2014. She has substantial trial experience in state and federal courts in matters involving employment, contract, fraud, copyright, […]

Miller Barondess Named Among “Most Admired” by Los Angeles Business Journal

Los Angeles Business Journal Special Report – November 23, 2020: Most Admired Law Firms Miller Barondess, LLP is honored to be named on Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2020 list of “LA’s Top Firms to Work For.” This Special Report is dedicated to distinguishing the most admired and best law firms to work for in the […]

Miller Barondess Obtains Injunction Preventing Foreclosure on a Gym Based on Frustration of Purpose Due to the Pandemic

World War 2-era case cited in frustration of purpose doctrine By Gina Kim, Daily Journal – November 17, 2020 – Parties that want to back out of commercial property contracts due to government shutdowns can do so, a Los Angeles County judge ruled, citing the frustration of purpose doctrine. Superior Court Judge Gregory Alarcon in […]

Dan Miller and Amnon Siegel Obtain Victories Based on Equitable Doctrines Applicable to Current Pandemic

Miller Barondess, led by partners Dan Miller and Amnon Siegel, obtained injunctions against foreclosures by lenders based on the equitable doctrines of frustration of purpose and impossibility of performance. The first was in the Great Recession of 2008, based on the credit crunch and the inability of a building owner to sell units because financing […]

Mira Hashmall Honored by Daily Journal on its 2020 List of Top Women Lawyers

Mira Hashmall By John Roemer, Daily Journal – November 4, 2020 – Hashmall heads Miller Barondess’ appellate practice and also represents clients in all phases of litigation. Her clients include healthcare companies, commercial banks, government agencies and entertainment studios in cases involving First Amendment claims, insurance coverage issues, defamation and libel claims and employment disputes. […]

Miller Barondess Wins Summary Judgment on Behalf of LA County in Large Collective Action Lawsuit

By Melissa Angell, Law360 – October 28, 2020 – A California federal judge ruled Tuesday that Los Angeles County is not an employer of home health care providers and is therefore not required to pay overtime compensation to a proposed class of workers. In a 12-page order granting summary judgment, U.S. District Judge Percy Anderson […]

Mira Hashmall Speaks on the Power of Sponsorship and Mentorship at Annual Women’s Leadership Series

Miller Barondess was proud to sponsor Los Angeles Business Journal’s Women’s Leadership Series & Awards 2020, a virtual, three-part event and awards ceremony dedicated to honoring and uplifting strong women leaders in the Los Angeles business community. The event covered topics of ongoing importance from leading through change and mentorship to the road to entrepreneurship […]

Miller Barondess Wins Favorable Ruling Voiding Sheriff Villanueva’s Rehiring of Fired L.A. County Deputy

By Alene Tchekmedyian, LA Times – October 5, 2020 – A judge has ruled that Sheriff Alex Villanueva exceeded his authority when he rehired a fired deputy as part of a settlement agreement that sparked a bitter legal fight between Los Angeles County’s top elected leaders. In a 17-page ruling last week, Superior Court Judge […]

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