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Severson & Werson’s appellate practice group tracks, reviews, and analyzes important decisions published by the California state appellate courts, the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Visit our blog often for up-to-the-minute coverage of major developments affecting financial services, labor & employment, insurance, construction, and more.
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