Trials and Tribulations: Tips from Judge Karnow
By: Tim Hallahan I recently read an excellent article titled Trials and Tribulations by Hon. Curtis Karnow who is currently hearing complex litigation cases in San Francisco Superior Court. Judge Karnow has taught at Yale, USF, Hastings and Stanford in addition to authoring many articles and book chapters and teaching judges for the Center for […]
Mass Incarceration of Men of Color: A Human Rights Issue
Members have expressed interest in reading reviews of books and films related to the law. This is the first in our new review feature. We would love to hear your feedback and comments! Interested in writing a book, film, or even restaurant review? Send an email to calendar@acbanet.org and let us know! The New Jim […]
Pre-trial Motions V: Dealing with Your Opponent and Concluding
By: Tim Hallahan This is the fifth in a series of articles on arguing pre-trial motions. DEALING WITH THE OPPONENT The best advice for dealing with your opponent is to be respectfully aloof. Do not argue directly with opposing counsel or interrupt during her argument. Don’t display personal anger or indignation, except during the occasional […]
Installation Inspiration
On Friday, January 25, the Alameda County Bar Association hosted its annual Board Installation and Distinguished Service Awards. The luncheon featured the swearing-in of the 2013 Board of Directors and the presentation of awards for service to the community and the profession. In addition to swearing in this year’s Board of Directors, Presiding Judge […]
Pre-Trial Motions IV: Dealing with Judges and Their Questions
Pre-Trial Motions IV: Dealing with Judges and Their Questions By: Tim Hallahan This is the fourth in a series of articles on arguing pre-trial motions. ANSWER THE QUESTION! The number-one complaint of most motion judges is that attorneys do not answer their questions directly. According to Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Eric E. Younger, this […]