2020 January

Articles in this issue:

Lessons from a novelist on picking a jury

The story you tell must be yours, not one that somebody else has told in another place at another time

Jury instructions won’t change the lifetime experiences of your jurors, but how you frame the facts may

Cross-examination is about obtaining results and telling the story, not just impeaching the witness

The judge must allow your brief statement before voir dire questions begin – make the most of it

Palestinian native makes good on the immigrant dream, keeping it small, simple and successful

A look at the responsibilities both before and during trial

The real effect of opening statements

Under PAGA, employees may not seek penalties for Labor Code § 558 penalties

Law is a lifelong practice with distinct stages, each joyous for different reasons