2019 December

Articles in this issue:

Keeping the court informed of new authority while your appeal is pending

Rules, procedure and practical advice for updating the court on significant decisions that impact your brief

Gary Simms

Combating motions for summary judgment using CCP section 437c(h)

Using and rebutting inferences

Filing a notice of appeal is a seemingly simple task, but determining whether and when to appeal can be daunting

The motion for summary judgment is a trial on the papers and the rules of evidence apply

As a defense lawyer, decisions on resolving a case were “out of my hands.” Not anymore

Plaintiffs’ law firm sues client for defamation in website reviews, trial court grants anti-SLAPP motion against firm, upheld on appeal

Collecting damages when the defendant is underinsured

From a costs memo to an attorney’s fees motion to juror declarations, a review of what to do after the verdict