Federal Court Practice

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

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

Avoiding common litigation pitfalls including removal to federal court

The three-way split on protection for mental-health-counseling records

From Issue: 2024 May

Sixteen things plaintiffs’ attorneys need to know when they find themselves in federal court

From Issue: 2020 March

Recovery of fees and costs, and statutory offers to compromise, in FEHA cases after Williams and the 2019 statutory amendment to FEHA

From Issue: 2019 August

The case often comes down to a battle of experts. Be prepared for that battle

From Issue: 2023 June

Federal practice promotes a spirit of discovery at the inception of the case. Embrace it

From Issue: 2024 April

Magistrate judges regularly preside over tort, injury, and employment actions, whether removed from state court or involving a federal defendant

From Issue: 2020 March

Show any possibility of recovering against a California citizen and your case should likely be remanded back to state court