Litigation Section

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

Join us for a week of insightful discussions, expert panels, and networking opportunities focused on the latest trends and best practices in international arbitration. Read more

Thank you for your interest in the appellate lawyer mentorship program of the Litigation Section’s Committee on Appellate Courts (CAC).  Here, we will describe the committee and its mentorship program and set forth guidelines for participating as a mentee or mentor. Read more

This webinar will provide practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of arbitrability issues in California-seated arbitrations, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex arbitrability determinations effectively. Read more

This webinar will introduce attendees to three of the newly appointed Justices on the California Court of Appeal: Justices Helen Zukin (2d Dist., Div. 4), Gonzalo C. Martinez (2d Dist., Div. 7), and Julica C. Kelety (4th Dist., Div. 1). The new Justices on the panel will answer questions from the moderator and from the audience regarding a wide variety of topics, including their experience so far on the bench; their approach to judging; their career paths that led them to become Court of Appeal Justices; and advice they would give to attorneys practicing before the Court of Appeal. Read more

For more federal courts content, please see the Quarterly Federal Courts Committee Newsletter. This quarter’s newsletter includes an interview with United States Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit We are looking for six new members to join our Federal Courts Committee. If you are interested, please apply here or email Committee Chair Tom Stout for more information. Southern District of California 2024 Hon. David H. Bartick Award: The Southern District is pleased to announce the selection of Michael J. Dowd as the 2024 recipient… Read more

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

Click here for a PDF version. September 5, 2024 Via E-mail: civiljuryinstructions@jud.ca.gov Mr. Eric LongAdvisory Committee on Civil Jury Instructions Judicial Council of California455 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102 re:        Invitation to Comment—CACI 24-02 Dear Mr. Long: The Jury Instructions Committee of the California Lawyers Association’s Litigation Section has reviewed the proposed revisions to civil jury instructions (CACI 24-02) and appreciates the opportunity to submit these comments. 1. CACI No. 370. Common Count: Money Had and Received Agree.… Read more

Please join us for the Third Annual CLA Litigation Section Judicial Advisors Roundtable. This program will feature the following high-profile jurists who serve as judicial advisors to the CLA Litigation Section. Registration will open soon for this event.  Read more

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