How appealing

The trial lawyer and appellate lawyer’s delicate pas de deux

Miles B. Cooper

From Issue: 2018 December

Arguing “abuse of discretion”

Trial courts rarely make rulings that are truly “irrational,” so when is an “abuse of discretion” actually an error of law or a lack of substantial evidence?

Jerry Clausen

From Issue: 2022 December

Appellate mediation

An appealing prospect when you receive defendant’s notice of appeal

John Drath

From Issue: 2015 September

Appeal from a Bench trial: Simplified statement-of-decision procedures coming soon

New law will revise California Rule of Court 3.1590, perhaps the most opaque rule ever issued by the Judicial Council

Herb Fox

From Issue: 2026 January

Finding opportunity in the demurrer

Look upon a demurrer as a chance to strengthen your complaints

Donna Bader

From Issue: 2011 December

Appellate mediation in California

Appellate Court leads the way in successful settlement conference programs

John Toker

From Issue: 2007 September

Appealable judgments and orders

A review of general principles and rules with illustrative examples

Jay-Allen Eisen

From Issue: 2015 December

Amicus briefs

“Friends” with unfriendly facts

Gary Simms

From Issue: 2014 December