Advocate July20 cvr ezine

Articles in this issue:

Remote jury trials

Out of disruption arises great innovation: trial by Zoom?


Navigating the court during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Mosk courthouse may be open, but you may not want to come here


CACI meets The Bard

How Shakespeare can help you navigate the CACI jury instructions, improve your closing arguments, and make you a better lawyer


Discover what you may not know about the Discovery Act

Tips on avoiding common errors in discovery-motion practice and on how to improve your motions


Jury instructions front and center

Prepare your case with the jury instructions in mind rather than treat them as an afterthought


Meet and confer, compromise and stipulate

Conflicts resolve more readily when human beings can observe each other’s facial expressions and hear the tone of voice of the person opposite them


Ex parte motions

What a way to start the day: the “8:30 whiners’ calendar”


Unfair competition law and the right to a jury trial in civil matters

The impact of [[case]]Nationwide Biweekly Administration, Inc.[[/case]] on the unfair competition and false advertising laws and the right to a jury trial in cases involving both equitable and legal causes of action


Practice and professionalism considerations in a post-pandemic court

From testimony through a mask to video-conference testimony, it’s a brave new world in the courts



The sale of structured settlements

You’ve seen the ads on TV. Cash now. Your former client now wants advice. Here’s what you must know


Appellate Reports

Decision looks at bad faith in landlord’s insurance policy


The state organization: CAOC

Working behind-the-scenes to protect your practice and your livelihood


Eyes on the goal

“Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal.” — Mario Andretti


AAJ stands against police misconduct

National organization actively working with the Congressional Black Caucus to produce legislation to end the militarization of state and local police departments


Webinars take center stage in education

Golf tournament still planned for October but Top Gun live gala is canceled


Reacting to the murder of George Floyd

What lawyers can do to help in these times