2012 December

Obtaining California Supreme Court review

The Cal Supreme Court does not often grant review, but if petition you must, here are the ground rules

With the right authority present, a trained dog might successfully mediate a case

“Know your audience” is never more important than in the California appellate courts

Gary Simms

What to buy, what not to buy, and where to find the best deals. Don’t miss the cell phone plan!

A loss at trial is not necessarily a lost war. Sometimes it just means a prolonged campaign

Leaders create the conditions that ensure a culture that leads to long-term profitability

Pioneer in employment law – and UCLA football star – credits “perseverance” for his 40-year career

Winning or losing on appeal depends on whether issues were properly raised and preserved in the trial court

Recent cases of interest to members of the plaintiffs’ bar

The document speaks for itself (but does it say too much?)

If you must handle an appeal yourself, we present a short list of pointers