Advocate July17 cvr ezine

Articles in this issue:

War on journalists

Body-slamming the First Amendment


CAALA 3,000/4,000

It’s within our reach


Appellate Review

[[case]]Garcia v. Pexco[[/case]] — Defendant may enforce arbitration agreement when plaintiff alleges a defendant acted as an agent of a party to an arbitration agreement


You can do anything (…but not everything )

Finding a balance between work, friends, family and self



The Master Practice video series

New videos offer virtual mentoring for plaintiffs’ attorneys, and feature some of the most accomplished CAALA members.


Medical-malpractice damages after [[case]]Cuevas[[/case]]

The court exempts the collateral source rule for future medical-care costs in medical-malpractice actions.


Twenty “don’t say-ems”

A guide on what not to say in oral argument


Is the bench the place for you?

Not many tort lawyers serve on the bench, but it can be a very satisfying experience for those who do. Here’s a roadmap to getting there.



Mark Twain tickles the legal funny bone

The legendary author and humorist satirized the law to promote his ideal of justice


The secret lives of judges

Time spent on the bench is only the tip of the iceberg of what judges do every day


Are you (truly) ready for trial?

Announcing “ready” for a personal-injury trial in PI Department 1