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Articles in this issue:

Valuing your appeal

A formulaic way of deciding when outsourcing the appeal to appellate counsel makes sense


Take a deep breath

Ten seemingly intractable appellate problems that can be fixed


Keeping the “material” in material facts

Understanding how to dispute, and draft, material facts is a critical tool in your summary judgment arsenal


Juror declarations

Why juror declarations are key in new trial motions – and on appeal


When it comes to evidentiary issues on appeal, hindsight can’t be 20/20

A look at four common scenarios that can make a difference in whether your appeal goes forward


Effective appellate mediation

A closer look at the mediation of a defense appeal from a money judgment


Remotely appealing

The accumulated wisdom of remote argument in the appellate courts


Pleading punitive damages

Perform a thorough investigation so your complaint can survive motion practice. We take a special look at punitive damages in DUI cases


What I learned in ten years of practicing law

Start your own practice sooner rather than later


Appellate Reports

Court looks at Medi-Cal liens and the published-compilation exception to the hearsay rule for evidence


Senate committee approves arbitration-reform bill

Would end forced arbitration for sexual assault and harassment claims


CAOC prepares to battle initiatives on attorney’s fees, PAGA

Attorney fees ballot initiative would cap contingency fees at 20%, an unprecedented limit


Ends are not bad things

We can see the future of CAALA through the lens of last year’s accomplishments


Giving, gratitude and the hope for future success

Top Gun winners announced at annual awards and charity gala; charitable giving breaks record


My last column

Farewell, thank you and words from some unexpected people


Stuart, we will miss you as a leader and a friend

Members pay tribute to the retiring executive director, Stuart Zanville