Amanda Outcalt

Amanda Outcalt

Amanda Outcalt is an associate with Keesal, Young & Logan in its San Francisco office. Her practice includes a broad range of civil litigation matters primarily in the employment, maritime, and securities areas. Amanda graduated magna cum laude with a Juris Doctor...
Melanie C. Sharpe

Melanie C. Sharpe

Melanie Sharpe is a senior paralegal and brings more than 37 years of experience. Melanie has a background in all aspects of the litigation process from discovery through trial/arbitration with emphasis on cost-effective client service. Experienced handling...
Say No More, Stay No More: California Court Proceedings No Longer Stayed Automatically Pending Appeal of an Order Denying Arbitration

Say No More, Stay No More: California Court Proceedings No Longer Stayed Automatically Pending Appeal of an Order Denying Arbitration

On October 10, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 365 (“SB 365”) into law. Effective January 1, 2024, SB 365 provides that an appeal from an order dismissing or denying a petition to compel arbitration shall not automatically stay proceedings in the trial court...