The California Appellate Law Podcast
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226 episodes
“Prophet Without Honor”: Sean Brady on Judge VanDyke’s Controversial 2nd Amendment Prediction
“I’m not a prophet,” Judge Lawrence VanDyke wrote in his controversial concurring opinion in McDougall v. County of Ventura. Second Amendment attorney Sean Brady disagrees. Joining appellate attorneys Tim Kowal and Jeff Lewis, Sean say...
The “Speedy” in Speedy Trial Becomes Relative, and the Limits of Scientology Arbitration: A Review of Jan. 2022 Cases
Reviewing some 9th Circuit and California appellate cases of note from early 2022, appellate specialists Jeff Lewis and Tim Kowal discuss these juicy issues:💡 Can the 6th Amendment right to speedy trial be indefinitely postponed due to C...
Elegant Legal Writing, with Ryan McCarl
Attorney and author Ryan McCarl joins Tim and Jeff to discuss his forthcoming book, Elegant Legal Writing, and his career through academia into private practice. Ryan tells Tim and Jeff the most common mistakes in attorneys’ briefs, wh...
Rejected Arguments for Lack of Citation, and Other Recent Cases
Jeff and Tim round up some recent California appellate cases of note:Singman v. IMDB.com, bookmark this pu...
A Proposal to Amend the No-Citation Rule, with David Ettinger and Dean Bochner
Attorneys David Ettinger and Dean Bochner join hosts Tim Kowal and Jeff Lewis to explain their proposal to amend California Rules of Court 8.1115, the rule that prohibits the citation to unpublished opinions. David and Dean note that, despite r...
Explaining the Vaccine Mandate Lawsuits, with Medical Rights Attorney Rick Jaffe
In this timely episode, health care litigator Rick Jaffe joins appellate attorneys Tim Kowal and Jeff Lewis to discuss the maelstrom of lawsuits challenging vaccine mandates in state and federal trial courts and appellate courts throughout the ...
Winning an Appeal: Our Interview with Author and Attorney Myron Moskovitz
Appellate attorney and Author Myron Moskovitz joins Tim Kowal and Jeff Lewis to discuss appellate writing tips, the importance of the Appellant's Reply Brief and Moot Arguments and his books teaching appellate tips.Appellate Specialist ...
Should You Take a Writ? Anne Grignon on Arbitration Writs & 3 Tips for Your Next Appeal
Appellate attorney Anne Grignon joins Tim Kowal and Jeff Lewis to discuss her recent win in Banc of California v. Superior Court, a writ petition from an order compelling arbitration. Anne discusses when and why to take a writ from nonapp...
Limited Jurisdiction Appeals, Eviction Tsunamis and HateWriting, our Interview with Frances Campbell
Frances Campbell of Campbell & Farahani, LLP joins us for a discussion about her practice involving housing law, eviction defense, appeals and practicing in limited jurisdiction courts. She shares her views on the coming eviction tsun...
How Does a Client Measure Success? Our Conversation with Outside General Counsel Lee Goldberg
Lee Goldberg joins us for a discussion about his perspective as outside general counsel. Lee shares decades of experience using litigators to solve business problems and offers ad...
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Oral Argument in the California Supreme Court During Covid: Our Interview With Kelly Ernby
Kelly Ernby of the Orange County District Attorney's office joins us for a discussion about the first remote argument in the California Supreme Court during covid and her appellate experience on behalf of the District Attorney's office. We disc...
What Difference Does an Appellate Judge Make: Ideology, Orientation and Temperament in the Intermediate Appellate Courts of California: An Interview with Research Attorney Jeff Calkins
Jeff Calkins, a recently-retired senior research attorney with the Court of Appeal, talks with appellate attorneys Jeff Lewis and Tim Kowal about what it is like working at an appellate court ("like a monastery," in a good way), about how the w...
Circuit Splits, Amicus Briefs and Interview with John Reeves
Missouri appellate attorney John Reeves joins Tim and Jeff to discuss Marin Housing authority v. Reilly, a case pending possible review by the United States Supreme Court. At issue...
Interview with Frank Lowrey: Motions in Limine, Civility and Appellate Practice
Georgia appellate attorney Frank Lowrey joins Tim and Jeff to discuss Williams v. Harvey, a recent decision by the Georgia Supreme Court concerning preservation of error an...
The Science and Rhetoric of the Written Word: An Interview with Judge Robert Bacharach
Hosts Tim Kowal and Jeff Lewis discuss legal writing with Judge Robert Bacharach of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Bacharach has written a new book on legal ...
Appellate Tips Involving Arbitration, Satan and Rule 50 Motions
Hosts Tim Kowal and Jeff Lewis discuss recent appellate decisions and share tips for trial lawyers to maximize their chances of prevailing on appeal.Appellate Specialist Jeff Lewis'
Genetic Testing, Charles Manson and a Notable Appellate Result: Our Interview with Alan Yockelson
Alan Yockelson joins Tim and Jeff to discuss Alan's cases involving genetic testing of the remains of Charles Manson and the right to a jury trial in statutory unfair competition cases. Alan shares his decades of experience on the value of tent...
State vs. Federal Appeals with Appellate Attorney Cory Webster
Episode 9: Cory Webster joins Tim and Jeff to discuss the differences in state and federal appellate procedure. The three appellate attorneys discuss postjudgment motion tips, oral argument, and the growing influence of appellate de...
MC Sungaila Interview and Citation to Unpublished Decisions
Episode 8 – This episode includes an interview with appellate attorney MC SungailaAppellate Specialist Jeff Lewis' biography and
Stays and Bonds in California Appeals
Episode 7 – This episode discusses stays and bonds in California appealsAppellate Specialist Jeff Lewis' biographyAppellate Specialist
California Family Law Appeals
This episode discusses appeals and writs in family law cases.Appellate Specialist Jeff Lewis' biography Appellate Specialist
Peremptory Challenges and Motions for Reconsideration
This episode discusses California cases and procedures in impacting making and challenging peremptory challenges to jurors and motions for reconsideration.Appellate Specialist
Appeals of Preliminary Injunctions
This episode discusses cases and procedures in appealing preliminary injunctions. Appellate Specialist Jeff Lewis' biography. Appellate Specialist
Summary Judgment
This episode of California Appellate Law Podcast discusses cases, procedure and common pitfalls in appeals involving summary judgments.Appellate Specialist
When Are Nonappealable Orders Actually Appealable? Orders on Demurrers and Summary Judgment
This episode of California Appellate Law Podcast discusses cases finding that orders generally considered not appealable to be appealable, such as demurrer orders, summary judgment orders, and statements...