2023 December

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Now what?

Unusual conundrums during pendency of an appeal

Iranian immigrant found a fair judicial system in the U.S. and built a satisfying professional life around it

Motions to compel are powerful tools to educate opposing counsel on – and enforce – discovery obligations

A surety bond will be required in most appeals; an overview of the options available to stay execution of judgment

Using motions in limine to keep out defense evidence that lacks probative value but muddies the waters — sub rosa photos and videos

There are inevitable motions and then there are unnecessary ones that could have been a stipulation

Prejudicial error – a Constitutional standard – is the only basis upon which the Court of Appeal can reverse a lower court’s decision

QSFs are useful to address conflicts of interest between multiple plaintiffs or attorneys in a case or to pay government liens

Major California civil procedure changes bring mandatory disclosures (CCP § 2016)

Immediate steps you must take once the verdict is announced