Sarah Hofstadter

February 12, 2020 | The Recorder

In 'K.J. v. Los Angeles Unified School District,' the court offered some clarification as to how far one can stretch the maxim that notices of appeal are to be liberally construed.

By Sarah Hofstadter

5 minute read

June 13, 2019 | The Recorder

Lawyers must refrain from making false statements of fact or law in their court filings, and must correct any false statements they have previously made. While it may seem that this basic principle should go without saying, adherence to it is not universal.

By Sarah Hofstadter

6 minute read

January 10, 2018 | The Recorder

Imagine yourself in the following scenario. You represent the plaintiff in a case alleging breach of contract and unfair competition. Shortly before the case is scheduled to go to trial, the defendant files a motion on the pleadings to dismiss the contract claim, arguing that the contract is void under the statute of frauds.

By Sarah Hofstadter

7 minute read