Archive for February, 2011
New Developments in Evidentiary Law in California: Leading Lawyers on Navigating Electronic Evidence, Utilizing Expert Testimony, and Understanding the … of Recent Court Decisions (Inside the Minds)

New Developments in Evidentiary Law in California provides an authoritative, insider’s perspective on recent developments in evidentiary law in California and the key factors driving these changes. Featuring partners from some of California’s leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the civil cases and issues that are impacting evidentiary law in California today. These top lawyers discuss Roby v. McKesson and its impact on punitive damages awards; evidence problems created by California’s statutory protections of mediation confidentiality; and best practices for integrating new evidence rules into case strategies. From the increased need for expert testimony due to new scientific and graphic evidence to the burgeoning use of emails and other electronic documents as evidence, these authors offer advice on navigating new types of evidence in today’s civil cases. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this ever-evolving area of law.
Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world’s most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.
Chapters Include:
1. Charles M. Louderback, Senior Partner, Payne & Fears LLP- “Roby v. McKesson and Its Impact on Punitive Damages Awards”
2. John H. Podesta, Partner, Branson, Brinkop, Griffith & Strong LLP- “New Evidentiary Rules Applied to Insurance Litigation”
3. Shaun M. Murphy, Partner, Slovak, Baron & Empey LLP- “Planning Ahead: The Importance of Validating Evidence in Civil Cases”
4. Jeffery L. Caufield, Partner, Caufield & James LLP- “The Role of Expert Opinion in Evidentiary Law Cases”
Appendices Include:
Appendix A: Key California Evidence Code Sections Relating to Mediation
Appendix B: Evidentiary Checklist for Considering Mediation in California
Protect Your Rights with a Criminal Lawyer Toronto
The governance of criminal law falls under the authority of the Canadian Federal Government and the provincial body it represents. Criminal law can be most commonly considered “Criminal law is a branch of law which concerns crimes which are committed against the public authority. It is distinct from civil law, which involves crimes which people commit against each other, not necessarily against the public as a whole. Murder, for example, is covered under criminal law, because although there is a specific victim, murder in general runs against the interests of the public. By contrast, if someone fails to honor a contract, this is a matter for civil law.” Criminal Lawyers Toronto are available to represent certain individuals being charged with a crime. Prior to hiring a Criminal Lawyer Toronto, it is imperative to ascertain that the lawyer in question has proficient experience in defending similar cases, and that they have been in the legal field long enough, to provide a high-quality and knowledgeable defense. For those residing in Toronto, it is essential to only work with Criminal Lawyers Toronto as they are the most likely to have a precedential understanding of the various laws and past legal case history of comparable cases in the geographical area. A Criminal Lawyer Toronto is capable of representing anyone being tried with a criminal offense in Ontario, these crimes may include: Assault, Sexual Assault, Fraud, DUI and other driving related Offenses and even those crimes related to the manufacturing and trafficking of controlled substances. Since many Criminal Lawyers Toronto are now beginning to specialize in one or two forms of criminal law it is important for anyone requiring legal representation to ensure that the lawyer they have chosen to work with has proficient experience in defending clients being charged with similar crimes. For example, someone being charged with a violent crime such as assault would have little chance of success hiring a lawyer who is only experienced in winning cases pertaining to tax evasion. It is the role of a Criminal Lawyer Toronto to defend those being brought up against the courts on any number of crimes, some more heinous and deplorable than others. For this reason, it is necessary for Criminal Lawyers Toronto to remain unbiased in their opinions in order to ensure that their clients receive the best legal representation possible and to see that their rights to fair trial and due process are protected.
Originally published here.
mohanchen
May 18, 2010 – Judge Peggy Hora’s talk on Drug Treatment Courts in the 21st Century
