2013 March

Articles Articles in this issue:

Experts – they’re not just for trial

Experts are a resource for opposing MSJs and to prepare for depositions and mediations

Thomas Stolpman

2013 March



Investigating a juvenile-product defect case

Be prepared: the defense will always place the focus on the conduct of the parents, not the product

Charles C. Kelly II

2013 March


Emotional distress claims: Get it right from the start

It can be tricky to differentiate between “mere emotional distress” and PTSD

Allison Fairchild

2013 March


Damages in medical-malpractice cases under MICRA

Evaluating the case as to the class of damages is critical to the decision of whether to take the case

Bruce Fagel

2013 March


Profile: Mike Danko

Profile: Mike Danko

Aviation-law specialist takes flight from big defense firm to make his mark in plaintiffs’ trial law

Stephen Ellison

2013 March


Appellate Reports

The California Supreme Court addresses the impact of the “same decision” defense in FEHA cases; notes discrimination must be “substantial factor” in termination

Jeffrey I. Ehrlich

2013 March


An expert is born

Expertise must be accompanied by the ability to communicate it at trial

Miles B. Cooper

2013 March


The psychology of asking a jury for a damage award

How should you ask for an award? Give a number or just let the jury decide?

2013 March

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