During the discovery process, it is not uncommon for both parties to retain an expert witness. The testimony of an expert lends credibility to your argument, but many jurisdictions have particular rules regulating discovery of expert witnesses. As you proceed with your case remember that nearly all objections are waived if they are not [...]

If you’re like most attorneys, you probably want to explore every possible angle when you take on a new case. Unfortunately, your options may be constrained by your client’s budget or even by limited manpower at your firm. Throughout the litigation process, you need to constantly consider the costs and benefits of services such [...]

When the coronavirus pandemic began, California quickly issued a shelter-in-place order, which took effect on March 19th. Soon after, the state also passed temporary legislation which allowed legal proceedings, such as depositions, to continue remotely. By granting these permissions, lawmakers were able to prevent the justice system from grinding to a halt. Now, recent [...]

One of the most famous legal maxims states that ‘justice delayed is justice denied.’ Due to the coronavirus pandemic, courts across the country have been forced to postpone jury trials. Unfortunately, as we approach the end of the year, the delay and backlog created by these postponed cases demand innovative solutions. In this article, [...]