Exposing the myth that “federal courts are bad for plaintiffs”

Why I prefer to file my police-misconduct actions in federal court

Brian T. Dunn

From Issue: 2021 February

Everybody’s watching: The new reality of excessive-force cases

A look at the role of video, especially body cameras, and the expanding role of social media in police-misconduct actions

Carl E. Douglas

From Issue: 2018 January

Can California’s imperial and imperious county sheriffs be reined in?

Once elected, they are often reelected until retirement, leading to abuse of office

Gary C. Williams

From Issue: 2021 February

Excluding what the officer didn’t know at the time of the shooting

Effective use of motions in limine can ensure the jury sees only the relevant facts in an excessive-use-of-force case

Michael S. Carrillo

From Issue: 2026 June

Damages in civil-rights cases

A review of California civil damages, especially as they pertain to civil-rights cases

Humberto Guizar

From Issue: 2024 June