Litigation Section

A monthly publication of the Litigation Section of the California Lawyers Association. Read more

For more federal courts content, please see the Quarterly Federal Courts Committee Newsletter. This quarter’s newsletter includes an interview with the Hon. Jeffrey T. Miller and an article summarizing the proposed civility changes to rules of professional conduct and rules of court. Read more

The Jury Instructions Committee of the California Lawyers Association’s Litigation Section has reviewed the proposed revisions to civil jury instructions (CACI 23-01) and appreciates the opportunity to submit these comments. Read more

Join CLA and leading arbitration institutions and organizations from around the world – in a week-long series of complimentary virtual/hybrid programs – celebrating international arbitration in California. California International Arbitration Week is hosted by the ADR Committee of the CLA Litigation Section Read more

A monthly publication of the Litigation Section of the California Lawyers Association. Read more

For more federal courts content, please see the Quarterly Federal Courts Committee Newsletter. This quarter’s newsletter includes an interview with the Hon. Jeffrey T. Miller and an article summarizing the proposed civility changes to rules of professional conduct and rules of court. Read more

Panelists Paul Dubow and James (Jim) Madison return for another in their series of case law updates related to mediation and arbitration. The speakers will provide their thoughtful analysis and discussion of the most interesting ADR cases decided since September 2022. All litigators involved in mediations and arbitrations are welcomed to join in this free series on ADR case law updates presented by the ADR Committee of the Litigation Section! Read more

Jeffrey T. Miller has served as a United States District Judge for the Southern District of California since he was appointed in 1997.  At his confirmation hearing, Senator Dianne Feinstein said, “Simply put, Judge Miller is one of the most respected and trusted judicial figures in the San Diego area. He is both fair minded and thoughtful, yet remains tough and decisive.” Read more

In response to proposals from the California Civility Task Force (CCTF)[1] for improving civility in the legal profession, the California State Bar Board of Trustees has adopted for public comment three of the CCTF’s key proposals Read more

Proposed Changes to Federal Rules On June 7, 2022, the Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure approved publication of proposed amendments to the following Federal Rules: Civil Rule 12 (time to serve a responsive pleading) Evidence Rules 611 (illustrative aids), 613 (impeachment by prior inconsistent statement), 801 (hearsay exception for statement of a party opponent), 804 (hearsay exception for declarations against interest), and 1006 (summaries) Appellate Rules 32 (form of papers), 35 (en-banc determination), 40 (petition for… Read more