Civil Rights

Securing the universe of documents in civil-rights actions

You are only as good a civil-rights practitioner as the discovery you compel. Yes, compel.

From Issue: 2021 August

A look at the burdens of law and motion practice in civil-rights litigation

A look at the role of video, especially body cameras, and the expanding role of social media in police-misconduct actions

Once elected, they are often reelected until retirement, leading to abuse of office

Your silence will not protect you! Here’s a look at the laws that will

From Issue: 2024 June

This important California civil-rights law for contesting unlawful arrest or excessive force has been eviscerated by the courts

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

A review of California civil damages, especially as they pertain to civil-rights cases

From Issue: 2024 June