McManis Faulkner

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50 W. San Fernando St.
10th floor
San Jose, CA 95113, United States
Phone: 408.279.8700
Fax: 408.279.3244
Areas Of Practice
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  • Appellate Practice
  • Civil Rights
  • Criminal Law
  • Family Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Labor & Employment Law
  • Litigation
Locations
Other U.S. Locations
  • California
Number of Attorneys
11-24 Attorneys

California Considering Bill to Allow Joint Petitions for Dissolution

Divorces can be highly charged and emotionally challenging. California’s legislature is considering a bill that will further streamline the process for many divorces. Currently, the dissolution and legal separation proceedings…more
 /  Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Procedure, Family Law

Quiet Legislative Session Still Brings Big Changes for Employers in California

California’s legislative session nears its end in the next few weeks, and as usual, state legislators have introduced several bills that will surely affect employers if they become law. Although this session had fewer employment…more
 /  Administrative Law, Labor & Employment Law

Preserving the Practice of Oral Argument

Oral argument is an integral part of the judicial process. Before the advent of case law and written opinions, lawyers relied primarily on oral argument to advocate for their clients. Today, judges and lawyers alike will tell…more
 /  Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Law Practice Products & Services

The New Daubert Standard: Implications of Amended FRE 702

In December of 2023, Federal Rule of Evidence 702 was amended. This provision is commonly known as the Daubert standard. The Advisory Comments state the amendment is only intended to clarify the standard and promote uniformity…more
 /  Civil Procedure

Is A Public Demonstration Which Blocks Traffic Protected Symbolic Speech? California’s Assembly Bill 2742 Proposes to Fine Protestors Who Block Traffic.

Almost nothing is more vital to our way of life than the exercise of our right to free speech, protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. However, that right is not unlimited and it must yield to…more
 /  Civil Rights, Constitutional Law

How Do I Prepare for the LSAT?

For you aspiring law students, the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) may be an intimidating obstacle as you begin the journey to law school. It may possibly seem like the source of many heartaches and sleepless nights, especially…more
 /  Education Law

The Alec Baldwin Case and California’s Senate Bill 2 on Handgun Restrictions

In October 2021, director of photography, Halyna Hutchins, was tragically killed on the set of the film Rust when a prop gun that turned out to have live rounds was allegedly fired by actor Alec Baldwin. Prosecutors subsequently…more
 /  Administrative Law

Fourteen Days Before Trial: The Home Stretch

For lawyers preparing to go to trial, the two weeks before trial are critical. That is when you check off the final items on your to-do list and finalize your trial plan. After months of hard work, your research and preparation…more
 /  Civil Procedure, Law Practice Products & Services

California Employers: New Year, New Laws

It’s that time of year again. The weather gets cold and rainy, the calendar turns from December to January, and new employment laws go into effect that could shake up your workplace. The California legislature is always…more
 /  Labor & Employment Law

Be Prepared: New Employment Laws in California (2024)

With a new year come new laws. Below are five employment laws that will take effect in California in 2024. Paid Sick Leave Increases Effective January 1, 2024, Assembly Bill (“AB”) 616 will, require employers to provide at…more
 /  Labor & Employment Law

Understanding The CBA in Shohei Ohtani’s Historic Deal

Since Shohei Ohtani made his long-awaited decision about the future of his Major League Baseball (MLB) career earlier this month, many fans have been trying to understand how this historic deal came to be, and what it means.  …more
 /  Labor & Employment Law

A Law Student’s Guide to Networking

Law students are some of the busiest people in the world. Between working, attending class, and making time for family, who has time for networking? Along with everything else you need to do, networking can become a chore that…more
 /  Law Practice Products & Services

30 Days Before Trial: It’s All About Teamwork

Trial is fast approaching. With 30 days left before the starting date, how will you accomplish all the tasks that remain? It’s time to work together and utilize your support staff to get you successfully through the final push…more
 /  Civil Procedure, Law Practice Products & Services

60 Days Before Trial: Ready, Set, Go!

After months of hard work, countless hours poring over exhibits and documents, and late nights at the office, your case is headed to court. You are confident that you will be ready when the time comes, but as the date of trial…more
 /  Civil Procedure

Books with Benefits (for the Busy Attorney)

Recreational reading is a luxury — especially for attorneys — but there’s no better day to pick up a pleasant paperback than August 9: National Book Lover’s Day. Despite the existence of e-books, audiobooks, and other digital…more
 /  Law Practice Products & Services
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