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“The judge had been around for ages and never once tried a fire case involving res ipsa loquitur.”
Donna Bader
2007 August
Appellate court sets some boundaries for closing argument
Donna Bader
2007 October
The truth is that no matter how intellectual a judge may seem, he or she probably loves a good story
Donna Bader
2007 November
The best time to prepare for a motion for summary judgment is when you first accept the case
Donna Bader
2007 December
A written notice of a planned absence or vacation may be a smart move to support an attorney’s claim that opposing counsel was notified but it has its limitations
Donna Bader
2008 January
The coming year, starting in February
Donna Bader
2008 February
Ways to get the most out of “free time”
Donna Bader
2008 March
A look at the nexus of law and art, and the works of four attorneys and a judge who are also accomplished artists
Donna Bader
2008 April
Recent rulings on recovery of expert witness fees, summary judgment rules and product liability actions are a mixed bag
Donna Bader
2008 May
Just presenting the “facts” of the case may not be enough to reach the jury
Donna Bader
2008 June
Alternatives to hourly billing are under review in this small, but effective analysis
Donna Bader
2008 August
The efforts of lawyers in overturning the ban against same sex marriage have made them into heroes
Donna Bader
2008 August
“As an appellate attorney, sometimes I feel like the cleaning lady who picks up the trash after a trial.”
Donna Bader
2008 September
As Plaintiff enters its second year, there’s a new editor at the helm.
Donna BaderAlthea T. Kippes
2008 October
As Plaintiff enters its second year, there’s a new editor at the helm
Donna Bader
2008 October
Be prepared for the Court to take control of your oral argument
Donna Bader
2008 December
By Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and Bryan A. Garner
Donna Bader
2009 March
The 50 year-old Feres doctrine relegates members of the U.S. armed forces to a tort-free zone, even in non-combat situations. Relief is needed, but is it coming?
Donna Bader
2009 July
Useful ideas for those starting a practice and for those already building one
Donna Bader
2009 August
A guide to retirement targeted to Baby-Boomer lawyers
Donna Bader
2009 November
By Douglas R. Parker, David N. Finley and Lori L. Maze
Donna Bader
2010 February
Responses to columnist Gary Gwilliam’s take on differences between men and women in resolving cases
Donna Bader
2010 March
A look at the legal history of marijuana use and a discussion of the legal implications of Prop 19
Donna Bader
2010 September
How to tell the story behind your client’s actions
Donna Bader
2011 February
A straight-forward, no-nonsense guide to personal-injury cases. The book (with CD-Rom) contains forms, checklists and tips to find your way through the maze of handling personal-injury cases.
Donna Bader
2011 June
Look upon a demurrer as a chance to strengthen your complaints
Donna Bader
2011 December
Get your facts into the record; use them to tell a story in your appellate brief
Donna Bader
2012 August
Sanctions are a judge’s last resort, so why not try a little civility first?
Donna Bader
2014 January
An “agreed statement” or “settled statement” may be your only options if there was no court reporter at trial
Donna Bader
2014 December
The Case against the Supreme Court By Erwin Chemerinsky
Donna Bader
2015 February
There are times when taking an appeal doesn’t make sense
Donna Bader
2015 December
Procedural pitfalls that can jeopardize your client’s appeal
Donna Bader
2016 December
Experienced mediator shares 12 observations
Donna Bader
2017 December
