Articles in this issue:
Procedural pitfalls that can jeopardize your client’s appeal
A primer on the anti-SLAPP motion and the procedural and substantive hurdles it creates for plaintiffs
[[case]]Nickerson v. Stonebridge Ins. Co.[[/case]] — Affirms a punitive-damage award that is 10 times the amount of compensatory damages; holds that insurer’s claims handling was highly reprehensible
Proving negligence by using the hospital’s own policies and procedures
Deconstructing “Notice of Entry”: There is no single definition, yet its date triggers many deadlines
Tips from the bench on bringing your ex parte application or motion
How to avoid the traps of the most common ethical pitfalls
California fared better than the nation in this election, and OCTLA has had a great year
From kings to courts: Petitioning the appellate court for extraordinary writ relief — A look at history and practice
Your three options following the grant of summary judgment or summary adjudication
Recapping a rewarding year as presidency ends
Responding to defense motions to foreclose plaintiffs’ counsel from making “Reptile” arguments to the jury
How to bring your motion to compel and get it ruled on
A celebration for the entire legal community
