2026 April

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Articles in this issue:
Damages: An improvisational approach to jury verdicts

Damages: An improvisational approach to jury verdicts

Thoughts on closing argument, risk, and letting jurors feel the loss

Brian Breiter

2026 April


The defense spine expert

How to dismantle the defense playbook in front of a jury

Byron J. Abron (B.J.)

2026 April


Reining in field-trip immunity for schools

Reining in field-trip immunity for schools

The recent decision in Jane Doe v. Mount Pleasant Elementary School District and the contours of liability for injuries sustained by a child on a field trip 

Holly Boyer
Haley Aanestad

2026 April


More than just impeachment

Expanding your trial toolbox with depositions using C.C.P. § 2025.620 

Jenna Edzant

2026 April


Being a trial lawyer and parent

Q & A between three “Mama Lawyers” about the unique challenges facing parents who are trial lawyers

Maryann P. Gallagher
Shannon H.P. Ward
Mia Munro

2026 April


Crafting powerful witness examinations

Witness examinations are built deliberately during depositions

Colin Jones

2026 April


Jury selection + money

How to talk about big numbers without sounding like a billboard

Dan Kramer

2026 April


The trial architect

How junior associates can set trials up to win 

Jordan Phillips
Matthew Freeman

2026 April


Connection and civil justice in the age of fragmented truth

Take 12 people who have been living in fragmented, personalized information environments and guide them to a shared understanding of the truth

Courtney Rowley

2026 April


Employment wage-and-hour class-action trials

Complex by nature, it’s your job to keep it focused, targeted and understandable to a jury

John Yslas
Tyler Woods
Thiago M. Coelho

2026 April


The impact of taxes on personal-injury settlements may surprise you

Surprises at tax time like the non-deductibility of attorneys’ contingent fees can cause consternation to plaintiffs

Robert W. Wood

2026 April


2026 presents threats and opportunities

We face new challenges on the right to sue public entities, recover on behalf of abused foster children and adult survivors of childhood abuse. Homeowners rights also under attack

Nancy Peverini

2026 April


Calling the defense’s bluff

It can be worth it to take that “too small” case to trial

Olivia K. Leary

2026 April


April is National Volunteer Month

April is National Volunteer Month

You’ll feel better and make friends for life when you volunteer your time

Griselda S. Rodriguez
Michelle M. West

2026 April


Understanding the Privette doctrine in premises and construction cases

Hiring of independent contractors followed by injuries on a job site will likely bring Privette into play

Clare Lucich

2026 April


CAALA’s Political & Legislative Affairs Committee

We need team members on this important committee as we fight for the civil justice system

Elizabeth A. Hernandez

2026 April

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