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Columns
Title Category Published
Supreme Court adds to growing list of 9th Circuit reversals 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Constitutional Law, U.S. Supreme Court Nov. 30, 2018
Cases affect further decisions unfavorable to the 9th Circuit 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court Jul. 30, 2018
What chaos will ensue if legislation to reject arbitration passes? 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Civil Litigation, U.S. Supreme Court May 25, 2018
9th continues to ignore US high court on habeas review 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal, U.S. Supreme Court May 2, 2018
9th Circuit reversed, again, on habeas review 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, California Courts of Appeal, California Supreme Court, Constitutional Law, Criminal, U.S. Supreme Court, Year in Review Column Dec. 21, 2017
The ever-expanding Federal Arbitration Act Alternative Dispute Resolution, California Supreme Court, Civil Litigation, U.S. Supreme Court Nov. 10, 2017
California’s expanding world of alternative dispute resolution Alternative Dispute Resolution Aug. 23, 2017
The evolution of arbitration in the US: 1925-present Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civil Litigation Dec. 3, 2016
Prop. 66 provides long necessary improvements in capital cases 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal Nov. 16, 2016
Cases portend another record-breaking year for 9th Circuit 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court Nov. 12, 2016
Courts disagree on excusing jurors Criminal Oct. 25, 2016
We don't need the 9th Circuit to retry criminal cases 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court Sep. 3, 2016
If not death, what penalty is appropriate? Criminal Aug. 16, 2016
The evolution of the arbitration acts Alternative Dispute Resolution Jul. 22, 2016
9th Circuit hanging on as the most reversed circuit court 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court Jun. 24, 2016
Federal habeas relief gone haywire? 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal May 19, 2016
One day isn't enough to bring a real prosecution Criminal Mar. 16, 2016
Courts start off new year by affirming death sentences Criminal Feb. 10, 2016
9th Circuit too quick to find jury selection errors 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal Jan. 14, 2016
Death penalty appeals system can and should change 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal Nov. 19, 2015
High court and 9th Circuit at odds 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court Oct. 9, 2015
Circuit reversals portend new term 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court Sep. 2, 2015
Walk through the evolution of arbitration jurisprudence Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration Aug. 11, 2015
Breyer's subjective, personal opposition to the death penalty Constitutional Law, Criminal, U.S. Supreme Court Jul. 17, 2015
Reining in 9th Circuit's habeas record 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal, U.S. Supreme Court May 7, 2015
Time for Congress or high court to rein in 9th Circuit 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal Mar. 5, 2015
Fourth Amendment searches: It's about security, not privacy 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Constitutional Law, Criminal, U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 29, 2015
Supreme Court reverses 9th Circuit again, and again 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal, U.S. Supreme Court Oct. 23, 2014
Death penalty case heads to oft-overturned 9th Circuit 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal, U.S. Supreme Court Aug. 26, 2014
Returning arbitration to its roots Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration Nov. 6, 2013
Arbitration's slow, continuing expansion Alternative Dispute Resolution, U.S. Supreme Court, Litigation & Arbitration Nov. 1, 2013
Common thread in US high court's end-of-term decisions U.S. Supreme Court Sep. 14, 2013
Did the 9th Circuit dismantle the unconscionability defense? 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Alternative Dispute Resolution, California Supreme Court, Civil Litigation, Litigation & Arbitration Aug. 9, 2013
Why Brown is right to challenge prison order Criminal, Government May 2, 2013
When can 'nonsignatories' compel arbitration? Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration Mar. 23, 2013
When public officials choose to ignore duly enacted laws Civil Rights, Government, U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 31, 2013
Fisher not really an affirmative action case? Civil Litigation, U.S. Supreme Court Oct. 27, 2012
Court closures warrant rethinking traditional trial practice Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Sep. 28, 2012
Statutorily approved arbitration clauses could provide relief Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration May 25, 2012
The US Supreme Court’s love affair with arbitration Alternative Dispute Resolution, U.S. Supreme Court, Litigation & Arbitration Mar. 21, 2012
Were state officials wrong not to defend Prop. 8? Civil Rights, Government Jan. 6, 2012
Justices create judicial conundrum for state courts Alternative Dispute Resolution, U.S. Supreme Court, Litigation & Arbitration Nov. 29, 2011
The reason behind the 9th Circuit's high reversal rate 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal, U.S. Supreme Court Jul. 13, 2011
The Reason Behind the 9th Circuit's High Reversal Record 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal, U.S. Supreme Court Jul. 12, 2011
Class Arbitration Case Questions Jurisdictional Scope of US Supreme Court 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Alternative Dispute Resolution, California Supreme Court May 19, 2011
Arbitration on Trial Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration Jan. 15, 2011
Doing Justice Criminal Oct. 12, 2010
Arbitration: Altering the Legal Landscape Alternative Dispute Resolution, Contracts, Litigation & Arbitration May 20, 2010
Arbitration: Altering the Legal Landscape Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration May 19, 2010
Contract Conflict 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Alternative Dispute Resolution, U.S. Supreme Court, Litigation & Arbitration Feb. 5, 2008
Arbitration Evolution Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration Jun. 29, 2007
Arbitration Maze Left Courts With Plenty to Decide in '05 Alternative Dispute Resolution Jan. 11, 2006
Courts Explore 'Arbitrability' Under U.S., State Statutes Alternative Dispute Resolution Nov. 4, 2005
State, Federal Rules Conflict On Crucial Arbitration Issue Alternative Dispute Resolution Apr. 2, 2005
Counsel Must Carefully Note Full Disclosure by Arbitrators Alternative Dispute Resolution Jul. 14, 2004
Courts Struggle With Class Arbitration Questions Alternative Dispute Resolution Aug. 1, 2003
'Sanchez-Scott' Decision Is Hardly Lapse in Judgment Judges and Judiciary Jun. 14, 2003
Lawyers Can Apply Trial Skills In Forum of Dispute Resolution Alternative Dispute Resolution Mar. 8, 2003
California Courts Begin New Dispute Resolution Programs Alternative Dispute Resolution Dec. 28, 2002
Court Relies on Traditional Contract Formation Rules in Cyberspace Case Contracts Nov. 5, 2002
New Ethical Rules Mirror the Judicial Erosion of the Arbitration Process Alternative Dispute Resolution, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 21, 2002
New Ethical Rules Mirror the Judicial Erosion of the Arbitration Process Alternative Dispute Resolution, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 20, 2002
Chemical Distraction Alternative Dispute Resolution, Contracts Apr. 6, 2002
Court Authority Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration Mar. 23, 2002
Off the Bench Alternative Dispute Resolution Mar. 20, 2002
Sept. 11 Unleashed Worst of Times, But We Will Recover Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Jan. 12, 2002
America Stands Out for its Judiciary Free of Corruption Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Jun. 16, 2001
Come Together Alternative Dispute Resolution Mar. 10, 2001
Of Two Minds Alternative Dispute Resolution, Law Practice Dec. 16, 2000
American Jury Law Practice Jan. 4, 2000

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Confidential Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Jan. 3, 1998
Confidential Personal Injury adr Aug. 23, 1997
Confidential Personal Injury (Vehicular) judge Jun. 29, 1996
Confidential Civil Rights judge Nov. 27, 1993
Cheryl Brannon v. Louise's Trattoria Inc. Personal Injury (Vehicular) judge Sep. 11, 1993
Michael Goldfedder v. Dr. Maurice Friedman, O.D. Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Sep. 4, 1993
Title Category Published
Supreme Court adds to growing list of 9th Circuit reversals 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Constitutional Law, U.S. Supreme Court Nov. 30, 2018
Cases affect further decisions unfavorable to the 9th Circuit 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court Jul. 30, 2018
What chaos will ensue if legislation to reject arbitration passes? 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Civil Litigation, U.S. Supreme Court May 25, 2018
9th continues to ignore US high court on habeas review 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal, U.S. Supreme Court May 2, 2018
9th Circuit reversed, again, on habeas review 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, California Courts of Appeal, California Supreme Court, Constitutional Law, Criminal, U.S. Supreme Court, Year in Review Column Dec. 21, 2017
The ever-expanding Federal Arbitration Act Alternative Dispute Resolution, California Supreme Court, Civil Litigation, U.S. Supreme Court Nov. 10, 2017
California’s expanding world of alternative dispute resolution Alternative Dispute Resolution Aug. 23, 2017
The evolution of arbitration in the US: 1925-present Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civil Litigation Dec. 3, 2016
Prop. 66 provides long necessary improvements in capital cases 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal Nov. 16, 2016
Cases portend another record-breaking year for 9th Circuit 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court Nov. 12, 2016
Courts disagree on excusing jurors Criminal Oct. 25, 2016
We don't need the 9th Circuit to retry criminal cases 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court Sep. 3, 2016
If not death, what penalty is appropriate? Criminal Aug. 16, 2016
The evolution of the arbitration acts Alternative Dispute Resolution Jul. 22, 2016
9th Circuit hanging on as the most reversed circuit court 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court Jun. 24, 2016
Federal habeas relief gone haywire? 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal May 19, 2016
One day isn't enough to bring a real prosecution Criminal Mar. 16, 2016
Courts start off new year by affirming death sentences Criminal Feb. 10, 2016
9th Circuit too quick to find jury selection errors 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal Jan. 14, 2016
Death penalty appeals system can and should change 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal Nov. 19, 2015
High court and 9th Circuit at odds 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court Oct. 9, 2015
Circuit reversals portend new term 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court Sep. 2, 2015
Walk through the evolution of arbitration jurisprudence Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration Aug. 11, 2015
Breyer's subjective, personal opposition to the death penalty Constitutional Law, Criminal, U.S. Supreme Court Jul. 17, 2015
Reining in 9th Circuit's habeas record 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal, U.S. Supreme Court May 7, 2015
Time for Congress or high court to rein in 9th Circuit 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal Mar. 5, 2015
Fourth Amendment searches: It's about security, not privacy 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Constitutional Law, Criminal, U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 29, 2015
Supreme Court reverses 9th Circuit again, and again 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal, U.S. Supreme Court Oct. 23, 2014
Death penalty case heads to oft-overturned 9th Circuit 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal, U.S. Supreme Court Aug. 26, 2014
Returning arbitration to its roots Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration Nov. 6, 2013
Arbitration's slow, continuing expansion Alternative Dispute Resolution, U.S. Supreme Court, Litigation & Arbitration Nov. 1, 2013
Common thread in US high court's end-of-term decisions U.S. Supreme Court Sep. 14, 2013
Did the 9th Circuit dismantle the unconscionability defense? 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Alternative Dispute Resolution, California Supreme Court, Civil Litigation, Litigation & Arbitration Aug. 9, 2013
Why Brown is right to challenge prison order Criminal, Government May 2, 2013
When can 'nonsignatories' compel arbitration? Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration Mar. 23, 2013
When public officials choose to ignore duly enacted laws Civil Rights, Government, U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 31, 2013
Fisher not really an affirmative action case? Civil Litigation, U.S. Supreme Court Oct. 27, 2012
Court closures warrant rethinking traditional trial practice Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Sep. 28, 2012
Statutorily approved arbitration clauses could provide relief Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration May 25, 2012
The US Supreme Court’s love affair with arbitration Alternative Dispute Resolution, U.S. Supreme Court, Litigation & Arbitration Mar. 21, 2012
Were state officials wrong not to defend Prop. 8? Civil Rights, Government Jan. 6, 2012
Justices create judicial conundrum for state courts Alternative Dispute Resolution, U.S. Supreme Court, Litigation & Arbitration Nov. 29, 2011
The reason behind the 9th Circuit's high reversal rate 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal, U.S. Supreme Court Jul. 13, 2011
The Reason Behind the 9th Circuit's High Reversal Record 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Criminal, U.S. Supreme Court Jul. 12, 2011
Class Arbitration Case Questions Jurisdictional Scope of US Supreme Court 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Alternative Dispute Resolution, California Supreme Court May 19, 2011
Arbitration on Trial Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration Jan. 15, 2011
Doing Justice Criminal Oct. 12, 2010
Arbitration: Altering the Legal Landscape Alternative Dispute Resolution, Contracts, Litigation & Arbitration May 20, 2010
Arbitration: Altering the Legal Landscape Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration May 19, 2010
Contract Conflict 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Alternative Dispute Resolution, U.S. Supreme Court, Litigation & Arbitration Feb. 5, 2008
Arbitration Evolution Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration Jun. 29, 2007
Arbitration Maze Left Courts With Plenty to Decide in '05 Alternative Dispute Resolution Jan. 11, 2006
Courts Explore 'Arbitrability' Under U.S., State Statutes Alternative Dispute Resolution Nov. 4, 2005
State, Federal Rules Conflict On Crucial Arbitration Issue Alternative Dispute Resolution Apr. 2, 2005
Counsel Must Carefully Note Full Disclosure by Arbitrators Alternative Dispute Resolution Jul. 14, 2004
Courts Struggle With Class Arbitration Questions Alternative Dispute Resolution Aug. 1, 2003
'Sanchez-Scott' Decision Is Hardly Lapse in Judgment Judges and Judiciary Jun. 14, 2003
Lawyers Can Apply Trial Skills In Forum of Dispute Resolution Alternative Dispute Resolution Mar. 8, 2003
California Courts Begin New Dispute Resolution Programs Alternative Dispute Resolution Dec. 28, 2002
Court Relies on Traditional Contract Formation Rules in Cyberspace Case Contracts Nov. 5, 2002
New Ethical Rules Mirror the Judicial Erosion of the Arbitration Process Alternative Dispute Resolution, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 21, 2002
New Ethical Rules Mirror the Judicial Erosion of the Arbitration Process Alternative Dispute Resolution, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 20, 2002
Chemical Distraction Alternative Dispute Resolution, Contracts Apr. 6, 2002
Court Authority Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Arbitration Mar. 23, 2002
Off the Bench Alternative Dispute Resolution Mar. 20, 2002
Sept. 11 Unleashed Worst of Times, But We Will Recover Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Jan. 12, 2002
America Stands Out for its Judiciary Free of Corruption Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Jun. 16, 2001
Come Together Alternative Dispute Resolution Mar. 10, 2001
Of Two Minds Alternative Dispute Resolution, Law Practice Dec. 16, 2000
American Jury Law Practice Jan. 4, 2000
Case Name Topic Role Published
Confidential Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Jan. 3, 1998
Confidential Personal Injury adr Aug. 23, 1997
Confidential Personal Injury (Vehicular) judge Jun. 29, 1996
Confidential Civil Rights judge Nov. 27, 1993
Cheryl Brannon v. Louise's Trattoria Inc. Personal Injury (Vehicular) judge Sep. 11, 1993
Michael Goldfedder v. Dr. Maurice Friedman, O.D. Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Sep. 4, 1993
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