Why Will Rogers should be every trial lawyer’s mentor

Ten reasons why trial lawyers should pay attention to this humorist’s keen insight into human behavior

Gregory W. Alarcon

From Issue: 2016 July

Three thoughts on direct examination

When leading the witness may be appropriate and permissible; that documents are used to corroborate, not present the story; and that if you redirect, be sure it really adds something to the prior testimony

Michael J. Raphael

From Issue: 2016 July

Our Annual “Perspectives from the Bench” issue

Read. Then do. Jurists will share wisdom and observation, but it’s up to you to put that shared wisdom to good use

Martin I. Aarons

From Issue: 2016 July

It’s summer break … but not for CAALA

David M. Ring

From Issue: 2016 July

Final arguments: A judge’s collection

A rundown of interesting, sometimes original, sometimes funny final arguments collected over 22 years on the bench

Anthony J. Mohr

From Issue: 2016 July

Are you worthy to be “Top Gun” Trial Lawyer of the Year?

Vincent D. Howard

From Issue: 2016 July

What if Abraham Lincoln had lived to practice law again?

A look at what history suggests Lincoln’s life might have been like had he survived the presidency

Michael L. Stern

From Issue: 2016 July

The 2016 presidential election campaign

An observation and a lesson to be learned

Stuart Zanville

From Issue: 2016 July

Litigation financing: Risk vs. reward

Necessity is the mother of a litigation loan. Read the fine print

David J. Cook

From Issue: 2016 July

Get online, not in line

A look at the technology innovations that will drive LASC to a more efficient future

Michelle Williams Court
Samantha P. Jessner

From Issue: 2016 July

Ethical issues involving attorneys and jurors

Should you Google prospective jurors, seeking information that it is improper to ask them during voir dire?

Elizabeth R. Feffer

From Issue: 2016 July

Appellate Review

Supreme Court eliminates automatic depublication of appellate opinion upon grant of review

Jeffrey I. Ehrlich

From Issue: 2016 July