Judiciary and Judicial Perspective

Lessons from my first jury trial and error

Judge Stern recalls his baptism under fire as a Federal Public Defender in an unlawful detainer eviction action in front of an impatient judge

From Issue: 2019 July

A look at RPDs, the most typical area of discovery disputes

From Issue: 2019 July

An ideal mentor for a trial attorney, his life experience offers a cautionary tale about pursuing a case you cannot win

From Issue: 2018 July

From sailing to the courtroom, every line of work has its series of code words and phrases. Knowing how and when to use them is important

From Issue: 2019 July

A look at a personal-injury trial that is assigned to a trial court by Department 1

From Issue: 2019 July

A guide on what not to say in oral argument

From Issue: 2017 July

It's a courtroom, not a World Wrestling match

From Issue: 2019 July

All jurors don’t hate jury duty, but all jurors hate repetitious questions that prolong the trial. And they love judges that keep things moving

From Issue: 2018 July

The master-calendar civil trial courts offer this judge a new perspective on common mistakes in the courtroom and how to avoid them

From Issue: 2018 July

Nine quotes and lessons for lawyers

From Issue: 2017 July

This is your only opportunity to talk to the jurors until the case is decided

From Issue: 2018 July

Time spent on the bench is only the tip of the iceberg of what judges do every day

From Issue: 2017 July