Timothy Reuben

9th Circuit’s ‘Top Gun’ Copyright Ruling Crashes and Burns, Costing Heirs Millions

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By Timothy Reuben

When courts are asked to decide what is and is not protectable expression, the result can have real consequences for creators and rights holders. In a recent Daily Journal article, Timothy D. Reuben examines the Ninth Circuit’s “Top Gun” copyright decision and explains why the ruling raises serious concerns about how judges are asked to […]

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In Praise of Civility and the Social Contract

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By Timothy Reuben

California lawyers are now required to formally pledge civility each year as part of maintaining their licenses. In his Daily Journal article, Tim Reuben uses that rule change as a starting point to examine a deeper issue facing the profession. The article explores why civility cannot be legislated into existence and why rules alone are

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Tim Reuben Featured as Expert Contributor in October 2025 Issue of Living Brentwood

By Timothy Reuben

Tim Reuben is featured as an Expert Contributor in the October 2025 issue of Living Brentwood. In his article, Six Strategies for a More Effective Mediation, Tim outlines practical tips for making the most of the mediation process, from focusing on compromise to managing emotions and choosing the right mediator.

Read the article here.

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Tim Reuben Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America

Tim Reuben Named Leading Litigator in America by Lawdragon 500 2026

By Timothy Reuben

We’re proud to share that Tim Reuben has been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America.

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Six Strategies For A More Effective Mediation

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By Timothy Reuben

Tim Reuben’s article on effective mediation strategies was published in the September 2025 issue of Santa Barbara Lawyer.

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Tim Reuben and Stephanie Blum Named 2025 Legal Visionaries by LA Times

Tim Reuben and Stephanie Blum named "Legal Visionaries" by LA Times Business Magazine 2025

By Timothy Reuben

We’re proud to share that President and Director Timothy D. Reuben and Certified Family Law Specialist Stephanie I. Blum have been named 2025 Legal Visionaries by the LA Times Business of Law magazine!

Read more in our press release: Reuben Raucher & Blum Press Release

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Tim Reuben and Stephanie Blum Named Legal Visionaries by LA Times

Tim Reuben and Stephanie Blum named "Legal Visionaries" by LA Times Business Magazine 2025

By Timothy Reuben

We’re excited to share that Tim Reuben and Certified Specialist Stephanie Blum have been named Legal Visionaries in the LA Times Business of Law magazine! This recognition highlights their exceptional leadership and dedication to achieving outstanding outcomes for our clients.

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A Bad Opinion For Lawyers

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By Timothy Reuben

Timothy D. Reuben’s article A Bad Opinion For Lawyers is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on April 15, 2024.

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Discarding the Reasonableness Standard in DVROs Muddies the Process

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Discarding the Reasonableness Standard in DVROs Muddies the Process

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Timothy Reuben Named Top Litigator in Los Angeles

By Timothy Reuben

Timothy Reuben has once again been recognized and named to the Los Angeles Business Journal‘s annual list “2023 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys.” Read the press release here.

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Timothy Reuben and Stephen Raucher Named Top Litigators in Los Angeles

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By Timothy Reuben

Timothy Reuben and Stephen Raucher have once again recognized and named to the Los Angeles Business Journal‘s annual list “2022 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Lawyers.” Read the press release here.

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The U.S. Supreme Court Should Order Rehearing of Abortion Case

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By Timothy Reuben

Timothy D. Reuben pens a thoughtful piece entitled The U.S. Supreme Court Should Order Rehearing of Abortion Case, published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on May 20, 2022.

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Judicial Elections Are Actually A Good Idea

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By Timothy Reuben

Timothy D. Reuben’s Letter to the Editor entitled Judicial Elections Are Actually A Good Idea is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on May 9, 2022.

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Leaders in Law Award Nominees

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Timothy Reuben, Stephen Raucher and Stephanie Blum have been recognized as nominees for the the Los Angeles Business Journal 2021 ‘Leaders in Law Awards.’

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Partners in Work and in Life

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Living Brentwood magazine spotlights Stephanie Blum and Tim Reuben in their December 2021 edition.

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A Disappointing Opinion

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By Timothy Reuben

Timothy D. Reuben’s article A Disappointing Opinion is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on October 6, 2021.

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COVID Vaccine Mandates and the Right to Swing Your Arms

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By Timothy Reuben

Timothy D. Reuben’s article COVID Vaccine Mandates and the Right to Swing Your Arms is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on September 14, 2021.

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Timothy D. Reuben in Los Angeles Lawyer

By Timothy Reuben

Timothy D. Reuben appears on the cover of the September 2021 issue of Los Angeles Lawyer magazine, in which his article “Dereliction of Duty” explains the outcome of a historic case.

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Ruling Clarifies Precedent On Expert Reliance On Hearsay

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By Timothy Reuben

Timothy D. Reuben and Stephanie I. Blum’s article Ruling Clarifies Precedent On Expert Reliance On Hearsay is published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on August 23, 2021.

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The Fixers

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The Los Angeles Daily Journal profiles the firm in an article called “The Fixers“.

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Private Judge in Jolie/Pitt Case: No More Flawed Than Usual

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Private Judge in Jolie/Pitt Case: No More Flawed Than Usual

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