2025 November

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Articles in this issue:

Telephobia

Discovery meet and confer cannot be meaningful without real dialogue between the parties – and not by letter or email

Shirley K. Watkins

2025 November


Appellate Reports

Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preemption; also arbitration of wrongful death claims and attorney’s failure to verify accuracy of citations

Jeffrey I. Ehrlich

2025 November



The road less traveled

My journey to becoming a judge and tips for those who want to pursue this path

Christine J. Gonong

2025 November


Oaths in action

Oaths in action

Why lawyers’ daily choices matter to democracy

Tiana J. Murillo

2025 November


Reflections on the civil division from the supervising judge nine months into the job

Nine months into the job at Department 1, Judge Riff explains why this is an exciting time to be in court leadership

Lawrence P. Riff

2025 November


The Case Management Statement

Making a good first impression when the judge considers your case for the first time

Randolph M. Hammock

2025 November


The Independent Calendar Court experience

The Independent Calendar Court experience

My case has been sent out of the PI Hub to an Independent Calendar Court. Now what?

Elaine Mandel

2025 November


Industries line up in Washington seeking immunity through preemption of state laws

From makers of infant formula to the NCAA, they all want federal protection when they cause harm

Linda A. Lipsen

2025 November


Ready on set!

A trial judge’s personal favorite courtroom films

Gregory W. Alarcon

2025 November


Grateful

What if, today, we were grateful for everything? – Charlie Brown, Peanuts

Megan E. Klein
Michelle M. West

2025 November


Ending the legislative year with a bang!

All five CAOC-sponsored bills are signed into law by Newsom

Nancy Peverini

2025 November


Stronger Together

Top Gun Trial Lawyer of the Year Awards Gala, on Saturday, November 22

Aaron Hicks

2025 November


Attorney fees under the Song-Beverly Act

A brief review of attorney’s fees provided by Lemon Law consumer protection

Doreen Boxer

2025 November


The hard work comes before trial

There’s much the parties can do before trial to make sure they are fully ready for trial

Ian C. Fusselman

2025 November


Ten keys to successful litigation and trial advocacy

Ten keys to successful litigation and trial advocacy

Are you prepared to put in the work necessary to become feared and revered?

Rupert A. Byrdsong

2025 November


Uber again puts profits over people

Company won lower UIM liability limits and now wants a 25% cap (after costs) in contingency fees

Martin I. Aarons

2025 November

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