Judiciary and Judicial Perspective

Unfair competition law and the right to a jury trial in civil matters

The impact of [[case]]Nationwide Biweekly Administration, Inc.[[/case]] on the unfair competition and false advertising laws and the right to a jury trial in cases involving both equitable and legal causes of action

Michael D. Marcus

From Issue: 2020 July

Tips from the bench for handling motor-vehicle cases

Newly filed MV accident cases are being assigned to independent calendar courts; judges may have different protocols for handling these cases

Elaine Mandel

From Issue: 2023 August

The secret lives of judges

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

Shirley K. Watkins

From Issue: 2017 July

The Judicial Council’s task force on generative artificial intelligence

The California courts strive to be at the forefront of AI legal technologies

Gretchen Nelson

From Issue: 2025 August

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

From Issue: 2025 November

The electronic evolution

A look at the ongoing roll-out of digital-document-ready case management systems by LA Superior Court

Kevin C. Brazile
Sherri R. Carter

From Issue: 2019 July

Twenty “don’t say-ems”

A guide on what not to say in oral argument

Holly J. Fujie

From Issue: 2017 July

Three lessons I wish I knew when I first became a judge

And Octavio Paz, an ideal mentor

Gregory W. Alarcon

From Issue: 2021 July

The road less traveled

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

Christine J. Gonong

From Issue: 2025 November

The Independent Calendar Court experience

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

Elaine Mandel

From Issue: 2025 November

The gatekeeping function of LA Superior Court Department 1

Assignment of your case for trial in the six PI Hub courtrooms at Spring Street

David J. Cowan

From Issue: 2022 July

The Case Management Statement

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

Randolph M. Hammock

From Issue: 2025 November