“Law as theater” in California employment cases Using demonstrative evidence, with actors, in employment cases that are difficult to prove Melanie D. Popper From Issue: 2016 February
The “Attorney-Expert” work product protection under the federal rules How courts have interpreted the amendments over the past five years under various scenarios Brian J. Malloy From Issue: 2016 February
Profile: Mike Kelly Tells new lawyers, “It’s not about you…it’s always about the client.” Stephen Ellison From Issue: 2016 February
My first trial: Long discovery avoids surprises in the courtroom While it sometimes seems that discovery will never end, all of that information can add to your sense of preparedness for the trial Clare Capaccioli Velasquez From Issue: 2016 February
Lessons from trials with minimal medical treatment Tips and techniques for pushing back on the defense of “minor impact, no injury” Jonathan Howell From Issue: 2016 February
Fifty shades of employment Personal injury meets course-and-scope-of-employment and independent contractor issues Craig Peters From Issue: 2016 February
Trial briefs and 402 hearings Your last, best chance to get the judge to understand the factual and legal issues of your particular case Daniel Y. Zohar From Issue: 2016 February
So this is what the courthouse looks like Get the lay of the land well before trial call Miles B. Cooper From Issue: 2016 February
New rights for employees and requirements for employers in 2016 A summary of the most significant and some of the more interesting laws that will impact employees and their employers Amanda L. RiddleJennifer E. McGuire From Issue: 2016 February
Making certain your demonstrative evidence is admitted The steps you must take to be certain your often costly demonstrative evidence is presented to the jury Eustace de Saint Phalle From Issue: 2016 February
Jury selection: Strong personalities Identifying the “poison” jurors and getting both the good and bad jurors talking Robert SimonSevy Fisher From Issue: 2016 February
Behind the Ethicon Endo-Surgery $70 million punitive damages award What it takes to try a products liability case without the defective product Nina Shapirshteyn From Issue: 2016 February