Litigation Section

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

The Southern District of California appointed Judge Pettit in July 2023. Before joining the bench, she worked as an assistant U.S. attorney for more than 15 years, prosecuting several areas of crime including national security and cybercrime, fraud, drug-trafficking, and child exploitation. Judge Pettit received a Bachelor of Science with distinction from the United States Naval Academy and graduated from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2001. 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. Read more

For more federal courts content, please see the Quarterly Federal Courts Committee Newsletter. Read more

Attorney fees, arbitration costs, and interest often constitute a significant portion of an arbitration award. This Webinar examines how arbitrators determine these issues, and provides advocates with the information they need to better advance their client's interests whether they are seeking or opposing fee and cost awards.   Topics Include:      1) How an arbitrator determines whether to award attorney fees and costs.  2) The basis for an attorney fee and cost award.  3) Factors arbitrators consider when determining the amount of attorney fees and costs.  4) Calculating pre and post-award interest.  5) Best practices for briefing these issues in arbitration and other practical tips. Read more