The title of Raskin’s book refers to two traumas, one public, one private: the untimely death of his son and the January 6 att...

In a recent decision, the California Supreme Court rejected a line of cases that required plaintiff-employees to satisfy the t...

For over half a century, we have been enthralled by adventures of characters crossing into other versions of the “real world” ...

Both class actions and large catastrophes have increased in recent years. Although global warming is linked to the increase in...

Each year I prepare a tabulation for the frequently filed motions that were decided in my individual calendar courtroom in the...

The objective of this article and self-study test is to review the rules applicable to appointment of conservators and the pro...

Two score and a few more years ago, I was a student at the famed California Judges College. There was a unique class that made...

A class action filed against reality TV icon Kim Kardashian and legendary boxer Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. may be the first ...

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in Axon Enterprise, Inc. v. Federal Trade Commission to decide whether fe...

The California Fair Pay and Employer Accountability Act, proposed for the November ballot, would rein in parts of the Private ...

In 1871, 10% of Los Angeles’ Chinese population were murdered by white rioters. Civic leaders blamed drifters and other low ra...

Former Gov. Sarah Palin’s libel suit against The New York Times slouches towards its fifth birthday and a tentative February 2...

The cross-examination at trial by Vinny — which is the heart of the movie — provides some valuable information when studied in...

It is common practice for plaintiff’s attorneys to plead allegations for tort causes of action, such as negligence, in general...

Being a trial court judge with an anxiety disorder requires coping skills that don’t come naturally. When you add pandemic str...

Article 1, Section 16 of the California Constitution provides that, “[t]rial by jury is an inviolate right and shall be secure...

Suppose you represent a defendant at trial. The jury returns a verdict for the plaintiff, the trial court denies your motion f...

Can a taking within the meaning of either state or federal constitution be accomplished by animals? Strange question, you say....

Every day, people throughout California request restraining orders for various reasons. Whether your next restraining order he...

Law enforcement uses different techniques to cause suspects to make statements before formal charging. A recent appellate deci...

Senate Bill 331, the “Silenced No More Act,” has been added to the equation, and it could change the way parties consider sett...

Unless it’s your first rodeo, there’s a few things trial lawyers should know: Lie the distinction between impeachment and rebu...

What makes a good amicus brief? And what considerations should the parties’ and amici’s attorneys keep in mind to make sure th...

In part one of this two-part series, we address the first 10 of 20 questions that arise frequently related to nonparty discove...

Because many companies are waiting longer to go public, it is becoming increasingly common to conduct a private bridge financi...

Californians often take for granted that our consumer protections are muscular and new chemical dangers are addressed with an ...

If, as James D. Crosby states, “In most cases, a tough call has to be made between right and wrong,” my question is, why it is...

I have spent my 42-year legal career — so far — on the defense side of the civil litigation aisle.* This article is dedicated ...

While generally considered “strangers” to litigation, nonparties often play a significant role in discovery. In this two-part ...

Just this past week, jails throughout California have literally been shut down because of outbreaks of Omicron. When jails shu...