Enacted to combat hate crimes and often used in police misconduct cases, The Bane Act is a useful if little known tool
2014 December
The importance of accurate jury instructions – CACI is not perfect
2015 December
A primer on the anti-SLAPP motion and the procedural and substantive hurdles it creates for plaintiffs
2016 December
California’s civil rights statutes, especially The Tom Bane Act, are an untapped resource that extends far beyond the usual police misconduct cases
2017 April
Motions to dismiss an appeal, especially frivolous anti-SLAPP appeals
2018 December
The shifting perspective of sexual abuse results in long-overdue changes to California’s statutes of limitations: AB 218 and related bills
2019 December
They’re faster, safer for all participants, reduce law and motion practice, eliminate the unpredictable voir dire, and allow you to better tailor your presentation for the audience
2020 December
A look at four common scenarios that can make a difference in whether your appeal goes forward
2021 December
An appellate attorney’s top 10 tips for trial
2023 January
The recent decision in Jane Doe v. Mount Pleasant Elementary School District and the contours of liability for injuries sustained by a child on a field trip
2026 April
