2011 December

Articles

Articles in this issue:

Appellate Reports and Cases in Brief

Recent cases of interest to members of the plaintiffs’ bar

Former defense attorney says respect for the other side goes a long way in settling cases

A primer for success in California’s appellate courts

Rehearse your argument and don’t forget to appeal to the justices’ common sense and notions of fair play

All you really need to know about the latest wave of technology

Four steps that will make everything you write more effective

Nobody’s perfect; it takes creativity for the attorney to present the flawed client in the best light

Brevity is not only the soul of wit, but the crux of the pleading

Appeal funding provides a risk transfer and mitigation strategy for plaintiff and attorney

Look upon a demurrer as a chance to strengthen your complaints

Donna Bader