Why AAJ moved its convention

AAJ decides to avoid political clash in San Diego; relocates convention to San Francisco

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2009 June

Top tips on writing “points & authorities”

Practical advice on getting your brief done more efficiently

Michael Mortimer

From Issue: 2009 June

Recession tactics: Plaintiffs’ attorneys find it’s not all bad news

The economic downturn creates some new opportunities, sparks innovation, but also delays settlement from insurers

Tami Kamin-Meyer

From Issue: 2009 June

Peak performance in litigation through relaxation

Have your nerves gotten in the way? Here are practical suggestions on de-stressing so you can gain the upper hand in the courtroom

J. Gary Gwilliam

From Issue: 2009 June

Damages: Obtaining prejudgment interest on economic damages in a PI case

Civil Code Section 3288: “…interest may be given in the discretion of the jury”

Russell S. Kohn

From Issue: 2009 June

Attacking MICRA through the appellate courts

Given little chance of changing MICRA legislatively under the current Sacramento administration, CAOC mounts a challenge to the in the Court of Appeal

Dan Morain

From Issue: 2009 June

Trial documents you can write in advance

Some documents can be prepared ahead of the trial giving you time to deal with last-minute issues

William Veen

From Issue: 2009 June

Social media: Do it! Do it now!

If you think Facebook, YouTube or Twitter is just for kids, you’re missing an opportunity

Bob Weiss

From Issue: 2009 June

Profile: Michael Fitzpatrick

South Bay sole practitioner makes a career of taking cases others passed on, being the ‘go-to guy’ on liens

From Issue: 2009 June

Don’t be the terminator

Don’t be the terminator

Jeffrey Krivis

From Issue: 2009 June

Business snoops: The top 10 spy-busting tips they don’t want you to know

From dumpster divers to hackers to mobile phone leeches, they’re out to steal secrets from you and your clients

Kevin D. Murray

From Issue: 2009 June

Appellate Reports

Recent cases of interest to members of the plaintiff’s bar

Jeffrey I. Ehrlich

From Issue: 2009 June