Catching rabbits Attacking affirmative defenses and denials to put the burden of proof on the defense Laurel Halbany From Issue: 2020 December
You just got SLAPPed; What now? A primer on the anti-SLAPP motion and the procedural and substantive hurdles it creates for plaintiffs Holly BoyerJoseph Persoff From Issue: 2016 December
California Motions In Limine By David N. Finley Reviewed by Douglas Parker & Laura McLennan Douglas Parker Laura C. McLennan From Issue: 2009 April
What trial teaches us about discovery How to analyze defendant’s motion in limine to exclude evidence not produced in discovery Albert G. Stoll, Jr. From Issue: 2014 October
Turn up the heat on your record subpoenas You’ve served the subpoena duces tecum but still don’t have the documents – here’s your game plan Clifton Smoot From Issue: 2018 December
Summary judgment granted and you’re on the ropes: now what? Your three options following the court’s grant of summary judgment or summary adjudication to the defense Valerie T. McGintyDaniel U. Smith From Issue: 2016 December
Common mistakes and pitfalls in responses to Requests for Production of Documents A look at RPDs, the most typical area of discovery disputes Randolph M. Hammock From Issue: 2019 July
Fighting protective and secrecy orders Sunshine is the best disinfectant Lori E. Andrus From Issue: 2014 August
Why become a judge pro tem? JPTs perform a critical role in the new world of Discovery Law and Motion that has been born of declining court budgets Chuck GeerhartMichele R. Wolf From Issue: 2015 October
Two can play at that game Demurrers are not just for defendants: Using the demurrer to neutralize meritless answers and affirmative defenses Ted PelletierLaurel Halbany From Issue: 2018 December
Top tips on writing “points and authorities” Self-assessment leads to success Michael Mortimer From Issue: 2009 February
Settling a minor’s lawsuit: A procedural and practical primer Resist the pressure to wrap up a minor’s personal injury case quickly so all bases are covered Kevin UrbatschMercy Hall From Issue: 2012 July