John L. Fallat

Reported Decisions

Travelers Indemnity Company v. Alliance Shippers, Inc. (1986) 654 F. Supp. 840, finding that a shipper’s agent is not a freight forwarder subject to liability for damage to goods in transit under 49 U.S.C §11707.

Ferguson v. Friendfinder (2002) 94 Cal.App.4th 255, finding that California law regulating unsolicited e-mail advertisements does not violate the dormant commerce clause of the United States Constitution.

Hypertouch, Inc. v. Superior Court (Perry Johnson, Inc.) (2005) 128 Cal.App.4th 1527, 27 Cal.Rptr.3d 839, finding that California law does not permit opt-in class actions

Recipient of

American Jurisprudence Award for: Criminal Law, 1982; Trial Practice, 1983; Faculty Academic Excellence Awards: International Business Transactions, 1983; Mexican Law, 1984; Special Commendation for Outstanding Achievement in legal research and writing Legal Skills Course, 1982. Sophister Appellate Advocacy Instructor, 1983

Member

American Bar Association; Marin County Bar Association; State Bar of California