FC Advo Dec23 EZINE

Articles in this issue:

Now what?

Unusual conundrums during pendency of an appeal


Congratulations, you just won at trial! Now, what’s next?

Immediate steps you must take once the verdict is announced


The “how to” for motions to compel

Motions to compel are powerful tools to educate opposing counsel on – and enforce – discovery obligations


The name Is Bond, Appellate Bond

A surety bond will be required in most appeals; an overview of the options available to stay execution of judgment



Maintaining deposition decorum

The role of discovery motions in a post-COVID-19 world; how to handle improper deposition objections


When error is not enough

[[case]]Prejudicial[[/case]] error – a Constitutional standard – is the only basis upon which the Court of Appeal can reverse a lower court’s decision


How to save your neck

Tips for a neck-friendly ergonomic workstation


Precluding bad evidence in a spine-injury case

Using motions in limine to keep out defense evidence that lacks probative value but muddies the waters — sub rosa photos and videos


Avoid unnecessary motion practice

There are inevitable motions and then there are unnecessary ones that could have been a stipulation


From Day of Dignity to the Great Tryke Giveaway

Making a difference in the lives of the less fortunate in our communities


Holding bad actors accountable for killing and injuring Americans

We’re fighting federal preemption, seeking reform in truck accident litigation, and vigorously supporting the right to a jury trial


Explaining the civil justice system

With 30 new legislators, building relationships and educating them on civil justice was quite the task


A look back at our year’s accomplishments

OCTLA is bigger and stronger than one year ago


What a beautiful, chaotic world

A beautiful year of firsts, emotions, learning, connecting, and growing