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Title Category Published
Supreme Court adds to growing list of 9th Circuit reversals U.S. Supreme Court, Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Nov. 30, 2018
Cases affect further decisions unfavorable to the 9th Circuit U.S. Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Jul. 30, 2018
What chaos will ensue if legislation to reject arbitration passes? U.S. Supreme Court, Civil Litigation, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals May 25, 2018
9th continues to ignore US high court on habeas review U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals May 2, 2018
9th Circuit reversed, again, on habeas review Year in Review Column, U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal, Constitutional Law, California Supreme Court, California Courts of Appeal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Dec. 21, 2017
The ever-expanding Federal Arbitration Act U.S. Supreme Court, Civil Litigation, California Supreme Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution Nov. 10, 2017
California’s expanding world of alternative dispute resolution Alternative Dispute Resolution Aug. 23, 2017
The evolution of arbitration in the US: 1925-present Civil Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution Dec. 3, 2016
Prop. 66 provides long necessary improvements in capital cases Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Nov. 16, 2016
Cases portend another record-breaking year for 9th Circuit U.S. Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Nov. 12, 2016
Courts disagree on excusing jurors Criminal Oct. 25, 2016
We don't need the 9th Circuit to retry criminal cases U.S. Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Sep. 3, 2016
If not death, what penalty is appropriate? Criminal Aug. 16, 2016
The evolution of the arbitration acts Alternative Dispute Resolution Jul. 22, 2016
9th Circuit hanging on as the most reversed circuit court U.S. Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Jun. 24, 2016
Federal habeas relief gone haywire? Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals May 19, 2016
One day isn't enough to bring a real prosecution Criminal Mar. 16, 2016
Courts start off new year by affirming death sentences Criminal Feb. 10, 2016
9th Circuit too quick to find jury selection errors Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Jan. 14, 2016
Death penalty appeals system can and should change Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Nov. 19, 2015
High court and 9th Circuit at odds U.S. Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Oct. 9, 2015
Circuit reversals portend new term U.S. Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Sep. 2, 2015
Walk through the evolution of arbitration jurisprudence Litigation & Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution Aug. 11, 2015
Breyer's subjective, personal opposition to the death penalty U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal, Constitutional Law Jul. 17, 2015
Reining in 9th Circuit's habeas record U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals May 7, 2015
Time for Congress or high court to rein in 9th Circuit Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Mar. 5, 2015
Fourth Amendment searches: It's about security, not privacy U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal, Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Jan. 29, 2015
Supreme Court reverses 9th Circuit again, and again U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Oct. 23, 2014
Death penalty case heads to oft-overturned 9th Circuit U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Aug. 26, 2014
Returning arbitration to its roots Litigation & Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution Nov. 6, 2013
Arbitration's slow, continuing expansion Litigation & Arbitration, U.S. Supreme Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution Nov. 1, 2013
Common thread in US high court's end-of-term decisions U.S. Supreme Court Sep. 14, 2013
Did the 9th Circuit dismantle the unconscionability defense? Litigation & Arbitration, Civil Litigation, California Supreme Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Aug. 9, 2013
Why Brown is right to challenge prison order Government, Criminal May 2, 2013
When can 'nonsignatories' compel arbitration? Litigation & Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution Mar. 23, 2013
When public officials choose to ignore duly enacted laws U.S. Supreme Court, Government, Civil Rights Jan. 31, 2013
Fisher not really an affirmative action case? U.S. Supreme Court, Civil Litigation Oct. 27, 2012
Court closures warrant rethinking traditional trial practice Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Sep. 28, 2012
Statutorily approved arbitration clauses could provide relief Litigation & Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution May 25, 2012
The US Supreme Court’s love affair with arbitration Litigation & Arbitration, U.S. Supreme Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution Mar. 21, 2012
Were state officials wrong not to defend Prop. 8? Government, Civil Rights Jan. 6, 2012
Justices create judicial conundrum for state courts Litigation & Arbitration, U.S. Supreme Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution Nov. 29, 2011
The reason behind the 9th Circuit's high reversal rate U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Jul. 13, 2011
The Reason Behind the 9th Circuit's High Reversal Record U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Jul. 12, 2011
Class Arbitration Case Questions Jurisdictional Scope of US Supreme Court California Supreme Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals May 19, 2011
Arbitration on Trial Litigation & Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution Jan. 15, 2011
Doing Justice Criminal Oct. 12, 2010
Arbitration: Altering the Legal Landscape Litigation & Arbitration, Contracts, Alternative Dispute Resolution May 20, 2010
Arbitration: Altering the Legal Landscape Litigation & Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution May 19, 2010
Contract Conflict Litigation & Arbitration, U.S. Supreme Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Feb. 5, 2008
Arbitration Evolution Litigation & Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution Jun. 29, 2007
Arbitration Maze Left Courts With Plenty to Decide in '05 Alternative Dispute Resolution Jan. 11, 2006
Courts Explore 'Arbitrability' Under U.S., State Statutes Alternative Dispute Resolution Nov. 4, 2005
State, Federal Rules Conflict On Crucial Arbitration Issue Alternative Dispute Resolution Apr. 2, 2005
Counsel Must Carefully Note Full Disclosure by Arbitrators Alternative Dispute Resolution Jul. 14, 2004
Courts Struggle With Class Arbitration Questions Alternative Dispute Resolution Aug. 1, 2003
'Sanchez-Scott' Decision Is Hardly Lapse in Judgment Judges and Judiciary Jun. 14, 2003
Lawyers Can Apply Trial Skills In Forum of Dispute Resolution Alternative Dispute Resolution Mar. 8, 2003
California Courts Begin New Dispute Resolution Programs Alternative Dispute Resolution Dec. 28, 2002
Court Relies on Traditional Contract Formation Rules in Cyberspace Case Contracts Nov. 5, 2002
New Ethical Rules Mirror the Judicial Erosion of the Arbitration Process Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Alternative Dispute Resolution Jun. 21, 2002
New Ethical Rules Mirror the Judicial Erosion of the Arbitration Process Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Alternative Dispute Resolution Jun. 20, 2002
Chemical Distraction Contracts, Alternative Dispute Resolution Apr. 6, 2002
Court Authority Litigation & Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution Mar. 23, 2002
Off the Bench Alternative Dispute Resolution Mar. 20, 2002
Sept. 11 Unleashed Worst of Times, But We Will Recover Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jan. 12, 2002
America Stands Out for its Judiciary Free of Corruption Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jun. 16, 2001
Come Together Alternative Dispute Resolution Mar. 10, 2001
Of Two Minds Law Practice, Alternative Dispute Resolution Dec. 16, 2000
American Jury Law Practice Jan. 4, 2000

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Confidential Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Jan. 3, 1998
Confidential Personal Injury adr Aug. 23, 1997
Confidential Personal Injury (Vehicular) judge Jun. 29, 1996
Confidential Civil Rights judge Nov. 27, 1993
Cheryl Brannon v. Louise's Trattoria Inc. Personal Injury (Vehicular) judge Sep. 11, 1993
Michael Goldfedder v. Dr. Maurice Friedman, O.D. Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Sep. 4, 1993
Title Category Published
Supreme Court adds to growing list of 9th Circuit reversals U.S. Supreme Court, Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Nov. 30, 2018
Cases affect further decisions unfavorable to the 9th Circuit U.S. Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Jul. 30, 2018
What chaos will ensue if legislation to reject arbitration passes? U.S. Supreme Court, Civil Litigation, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals May 25, 2018
9th continues to ignore US high court on habeas review U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals May 2, 2018
9th Circuit reversed, again, on habeas review Year in Review Column, U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal, Constitutional Law, California Supreme Court, California Courts of Appeal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Dec. 21, 2017
The ever-expanding Federal Arbitration Act U.S. Supreme Court, Civil Litigation, California Supreme Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution Nov. 10, 2017
California’s expanding world of alternative dispute resolution Alternative Dispute Resolution Aug. 23, 2017
The evolution of arbitration in the US: 1925-present Civil Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution Dec. 3, 2016
Prop. 66 provides long necessary improvements in capital cases Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Nov. 16, 2016
Cases portend another record-breaking year for 9th Circuit U.S. Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Nov. 12, 2016
Courts disagree on excusing jurors Criminal Oct. 25, 2016
We don't need the 9th Circuit to retry criminal cases U.S. Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Sep. 3, 2016
If not death, what penalty is appropriate? Criminal Aug. 16, 2016
The evolution of the arbitration acts Alternative Dispute Resolution Jul. 22, 2016
9th Circuit hanging on as the most reversed circuit court U.S. Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Jun. 24, 2016
Federal habeas relief gone haywire? Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals May 19, 2016
One day isn't enough to bring a real prosecution Criminal Mar. 16, 2016
Courts start off new year by affirming death sentences Criminal Feb. 10, 2016
9th Circuit too quick to find jury selection errors Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Jan. 14, 2016
Death penalty appeals system can and should change Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Nov. 19, 2015
High court and 9th Circuit at odds U.S. Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Oct. 9, 2015
Circuit reversals portend new term U.S. Supreme Court, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Sep. 2, 2015
Walk through the evolution of arbitration jurisprudence Litigation & Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution Aug. 11, 2015
Breyer's subjective, personal opposition to the death penalty U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal, Constitutional Law Jul. 17, 2015
Reining in 9th Circuit's habeas record U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals May 7, 2015
Time for Congress or high court to rein in 9th Circuit Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Mar. 5, 2015
Fourth Amendment searches: It's about security, not privacy U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal, Constitutional Law, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Jan. 29, 2015
Supreme Court reverses 9th Circuit again, and again U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Oct. 23, 2014
Death penalty case heads to oft-overturned 9th Circuit U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Aug. 26, 2014
Returning arbitration to its roots Litigation & Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution Nov. 6, 2013
Arbitration's slow, continuing expansion Litigation & Arbitration, U.S. Supreme Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution Nov. 1, 2013
Common thread in US high court's end-of-term decisions U.S. Supreme Court Sep. 14, 2013
Did the 9th Circuit dismantle the unconscionability defense? Litigation & Arbitration, Civil Litigation, California Supreme Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Aug. 9, 2013
Why Brown is right to challenge prison order Government, Criminal May 2, 2013
When can 'nonsignatories' compel arbitration? Litigation & Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution Mar. 23, 2013
When public officials choose to ignore duly enacted laws U.S. Supreme Court, Government, Civil Rights Jan. 31, 2013
Fisher not really an affirmative action case? U.S. Supreme Court, Civil Litigation Oct. 27, 2012
Court closures warrant rethinking traditional trial practice Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Sep. 28, 2012
Statutorily approved arbitration clauses could provide relief Litigation & Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution May 25, 2012
The US Supreme Court’s love affair with arbitration Litigation & Arbitration, U.S. Supreme Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution Mar. 21, 2012
Were state officials wrong not to defend Prop. 8? Government, Civil Rights Jan. 6, 2012
Justices create judicial conundrum for state courts Litigation & Arbitration, U.S. Supreme Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution Nov. 29, 2011
The reason behind the 9th Circuit's high reversal rate U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Jul. 13, 2011
The Reason Behind the 9th Circuit's High Reversal Record U.S. Supreme Court, Criminal, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Jul. 12, 2011
Class Arbitration Case Questions Jurisdictional Scope of US Supreme Court California Supreme Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals May 19, 2011
Arbitration on Trial Litigation & Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution Jan. 15, 2011
Doing Justice Criminal Oct. 12, 2010
Arbitration: Altering the Legal Landscape Litigation & Arbitration, Contracts, Alternative Dispute Resolution May 20, 2010
Arbitration: Altering the Legal Landscape Litigation & Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution May 19, 2010
Contract Conflict Litigation & Arbitration, U.S. Supreme Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Feb. 5, 2008
Arbitration Evolution Litigation & Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution Jun. 29, 2007
Arbitration Maze Left Courts With Plenty to Decide in '05 Alternative Dispute Resolution Jan. 11, 2006
Courts Explore 'Arbitrability' Under U.S., State Statutes Alternative Dispute Resolution Nov. 4, 2005
State, Federal Rules Conflict On Crucial Arbitration Issue Alternative Dispute Resolution Apr. 2, 2005
Counsel Must Carefully Note Full Disclosure by Arbitrators Alternative Dispute Resolution Jul. 14, 2004
Courts Struggle With Class Arbitration Questions Alternative Dispute Resolution Aug. 1, 2003
'Sanchez-Scott' Decision Is Hardly Lapse in Judgment Judges and Judiciary Jun. 14, 2003
Lawyers Can Apply Trial Skills In Forum of Dispute Resolution Alternative Dispute Resolution Mar. 8, 2003
California Courts Begin New Dispute Resolution Programs Alternative Dispute Resolution Dec. 28, 2002
Court Relies on Traditional Contract Formation Rules in Cyberspace Case Contracts Nov. 5, 2002
New Ethical Rules Mirror the Judicial Erosion of the Arbitration Process Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Alternative Dispute Resolution Jun. 21, 2002
New Ethical Rules Mirror the Judicial Erosion of the Arbitration Process Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Alternative Dispute Resolution Jun. 20, 2002
Chemical Distraction Contracts, Alternative Dispute Resolution Apr. 6, 2002
Court Authority Litigation & Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution Mar. 23, 2002
Off the Bench Alternative Dispute Resolution Mar. 20, 2002
Sept. 11 Unleashed Worst of Times, But We Will Recover Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jan. 12, 2002
America Stands Out for its Judiciary Free of Corruption Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jun. 16, 2001
Come Together Alternative Dispute Resolution Mar. 10, 2001
Of Two Minds Law Practice, Alternative Dispute Resolution Dec. 16, 2000
American Jury Law Practice Jan. 4, 2000
Case Name Topic Role Published
Confidential Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Jan. 3, 1998
Confidential Personal Injury adr Aug. 23, 1997
Confidential Personal Injury (Vehicular) judge Jun. 29, 1996
Confidential Civil Rights judge Nov. 27, 1993
Cheryl Brannon v. Louise's Trattoria Inc. Personal Injury (Vehicular) judge Sep. 11, 1993
Michael Goldfedder v. Dr. Maurice Friedman, O.D. Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Sep. 4, 1993