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CIVIL PROCEDURE COLLECTION

California Pretrial Civil Procedure

California Civil Discovery

California E-Discovery and Evidence

California Trial and Post-Trial Civil Procedure

California Civil Appeals and Writs California Debt Collection and Enforcement of Judgments

SUBJECT MATTER COLLECTION

Federal Pretrial Civil Procedure in California

California Contract Litigation

California Unfair Competition and Business Torts

California Landlord-Tenant Litigation

California Trust Litigation

California Courtroom Evidence


Matthew Bender® Practice Guide


Clearly written and logically organized, Matthew Bender® Practice Guide: California Pretrial Civil Procedure takes you systematically through pretrial procedure under a wide variety of circumstances.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ch. 1 Litigation Milestone Checklists Ch. 2 Client Interview Ch. 3 Beginning and Terminating the Attorney-Client Relationship Ch. 4 Limitation of Actions Ch. 5 Parties Ch. 6 Determining Forum Ch. 7 Complaints Ch. 8 Service of Summons Ch. 9 Motions to Quash and Other Objections to Personal Jurisdiction Ch. 10 Dismissal for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction Ch. 11 Demurrers and Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings Ch. 12 Motions to Strike Ch. 13 Anti-SLAPP Motions Ch. 14 Answers Ch. 15 Reclassification of Cases Ch. 16 Cross Complaints Ch. 17 Removal to Federal Court Ch. 18 TROs and Preliminary Injunctions Ch. 19 Attachment Ch. 20 Claim & Delivery Ch. 21 Lis Pendens

Ch. 22 Disqualification of Judge Ch. 23 Case Management Ch. 24 Pretrial ADR Ch. 25 Reference Ch. 26 Law and Motion Procedure Ch. 27 Service of Papers Ch. 28 Stipulations Ch. 29 Motions to Reconsider and Renewed Motions Ch. 30 Continuances Ch. 31 Intervention Ch. 32 Notice of Related Cases, Consolidation, Coordination,

and Severance of Actions Ch. 33 Class Actions Ch. 34 Amended and Supplemental Pleadings Ch. 35 Sanctions Ch. 36 Defaults and Motions for Relief Ch. 37 Settlement and Release Ch. 38 Summary and Judgment Ch. 39 Voluntary Dismissal Ch. 40 Dismissal for Delay in Bringing to Trial




3 volumes, loose-leaf, updated twice per year, Pub. #01291 print, ISBN 9780820556840, epub or mobi format, eISBN 9781422484579 available at Lexis Advance™

AUTHORED BY EXPERTS WHO KNOW CALIFORNIA LAW

Paul R. Kiesel is a partner with Kiesel, Boucher & Larson, LLP, Beverly Hills, California.

The Honorable Peter D. Lichtman is a retired judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Edith R. Matthai is a partner with Robie & Matthai, a Professional Corporation, in Los Angeles, California.

Richard L. Seabolt is a partner in the San Francisco office of Duane Morris LLP.




This authoritative discovery guide is the ideal reference for mapping your discovery strategy. It also offers guidance on sample searches for examining an expert witness, a key component of the discovery process.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ch. 1 Strategy and Planning Ch. 2 Scope of Discovery Ch. 3 Sanctions Ch. 4 Law and Motion Procedure Ch. 5 Discovery of Electronically Stored Information Ch. 6 Oral Depositions in California Ch. 7 Oral Depositions Outside California Ch. 8 Depositions on Written Questions Ch. 9 Interrogatories Ch. 10 Inspection of Documents, Tangible Evidence and Land Ch. 11 Physical and Mental Examinations Ch. 12 Requests for Admissions Ch. 13 Exchange of Expert Witness Information Ch. 14 Preservation of Evidence Ch. 15 Review of Discovery Orders




1 volume, loose-leaf, updated twice per year, Pub. #01290, print ISBN 9780820556833 epub or mobi format, eISBN 9781422484562 available at Lexis Advance™


Paul R. Kiesel is a partner with Kiesel, Boucher & Larson, LLP, Beverly Hills, California.

The Honorable Peter D. Lichtman is a retired judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Edith R. Matthai is a partner with Robie & Matthai, a Professional Corporation, in Los Angeles, California.

Richard L. Seabolt is a partner in the San Francisco office of Duane Morris LLP.

The Honorable Evelio M. Grillo is a judge of the Alameda County Superior Court.




This single-volume treatise covers both the technical aspects of computer evidence and all commonly encountered legal procedures relating to discovery of such evidence in litigation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Master Checklist for California E-Discovery Ch. 1 Understanding Electronic Evidence Ch. 2 Governing Law In Electronic Discovery Ch. 3 Ethical Issues For Attorneys In E-Discovery Ch. 4 Planning E-Discovery Ch. 5 Initial Procedures In E-Discovery Notice Document Preservation Meeting and Conferring and Case Management Conference Ch. 5A E-Discovery Deposition Practice Ch. 6 Demanding Production of Electronically Stored Information In California Court Ch. 7 Obtaining Injunction to Protect Against Destruction of Electronic Evidence Pending Discovery Ch. 8 Responding To Electronic Discovery Demands In California Court Ch. 9 Gathering and Producing Electronically Stored Information Ch. 10 Opposing Demands for Production of Electronic Evidence In California Court Ch. 11 Seeking or Opposing Protective Order Ch. 12 Obtaining or Opposing Motion to Compel Ch. 13 Seeking or Opposing Sanctions For Noncompliance Ch. 14 Discovery of Electronically Stored Information Residing In Foreign Jurisdictions Ch. 15 Admissibility of Electronic Evidence at Trial Ch. 16 Establishing Best Practices Regarding Electronically Stored Information Glossary of Technical Terms Encountered in E-Discovery




1 volume, loose-leaf, updated twice per year, Pub. #01550 print, ISBN 9781422471104 epub or mobi format, eISBN 9781422484593 available at Lexis Advance™

FROM A LEADING PRACTITIONER OF E-DISCOVERY IN CALIFORNIA

Michael F. Kelleher consults with litigators on trial strategy and litigation graphics at Cogent Legal, and practices law at the Law Office of Michael Kelleher, focusing on electronic discovery and intellectual property issues. Diane E. Barry currently is a Special Assistant Attorney General and the e-Discovery Attorney for the Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the “MAGO”). Prior to joining the MAGO in 2012, she worked as a litigation attorney in California for more than 20 years, primarily in the field of ESI discovery and complex litigation. The Honorable James L. Smith (Ret.) contributes "Judge's Perspective" practice tips to the publication. Judge Smith served for 26 years as a trial court judge with the Orange County Superior Court, and retired to become a full-time arbitrator, discovery referee, and mediator with JAMS.




Covers every aspect of California civil trial and post-trial procedure in two easy-to-use volumes. Topics include preparing for trial, tailoring procedure to local rules of court, interacting with the court and opponents, presenting the case in court, following up on securing a judgment, and attacking or defending the judgment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ch. 1 Preparing for Trial Ch. 2 Public Access to Trial and Records Ch. 3 Notice of Trial Ch. 4 Final Pretrial Conference Ch. 5 Non-Jury Trials Ch. 6 Jury Selection Ch. 7 Compelling Witness Attendance and Witness Preparation Ch. 8 Interpreters Ch. 9 Burden of Proof and Persuasion Ch. 10 Opening Statement Ch. 11 Questioning Witnesses and Objections Ch. 12 Motion for Nonsuit and Other Motions During Trial Ch. 13 Motion for Judgment Ch. 14 Motion for Directed Verdict Ch. 15 Closing Argument Ch. 16 Jury Instructions Ch. 17 Dealing With the Jury Ch. 18 Jury Verdicts

Ch. 19 Introduction to Judgments Ch. 20 Motions for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict Ch. 21 Motion for New Trial Ch. 22 Motion for Mistrial Ch. 23 Contempt Ch. 24 Costs Ch. 25 Collecting Attorney’s Fees From Client Ch. 25A Recovering Attorney’s Fees From Opposing Party Ch. 26 Entry of Judgment Ch. 27 Motion to Vacate Judgment and Enter Different Judgment Ch. 28 Correcting and Modifying Judgment Ch. 29 Setting Aside Judgments and Orders




2 volumes, loose-leaf, updated twice per year, Pub. #01393 print, ISBN 9780820564067 epub or mobi format, eISBN 9781422484586 available at Lexis Advance™


Patrick Cathcart is a member of the firm of AlvaradoSmith.

Daralyn Durie is a founding member of Durie Tangri LLP in San Francisco.

Otis McGee, Jr. is a partner in the San Francisco office of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP.

The Honorable Ronald S. Prager has served as a judge of the San Diego Superior Court for over 20 years.


Matthew Bender® Practice Guide California Civil Appeals and Writs

This guide gives you help in securing your trial court victory on appeal, or help in reversing the judgment due to trial court errors- ̶ from both points of view.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ch. 1 Appeals Milestone Checklists Ch. 2 Appellate Court System and Standards of Appellate Review Ch. 3 Appealable Judgments and Orders Ch. 4 Standing on Appeal Ch. 5 Notice of Appeal and Cross-Appeal Ch. 6 Stay of Enforcement Ch. 7 Record on Appeal Ch. 8 Shortening/Extending Time, and Relief From Default Ch. 9 Motions Procedure Ch. 10 Dismissal, Abandonment, and Stipulated Reversal Ch. 11 Briefs Ch. 12 Settlement Conference and Mediation Ch. 13 Hearing and Decision Ch. 14 Rehearing Ch. 15 Supreme Court Review Ch. 16 Remittitur to Trial Court

Ch. 17 Sanctions on Appeal Ch. 18 Costs and Attorney’s Fees On Appeal Ch. 19 Limited Civil Case Appeals Ch. 20 Small Claims Appeals Ch. 21 Writs Milestone Checklists Ch. 22 Writs of Mandate and Prohibition Ch. 23 Writ of Review (Certiorari) Table of Cases Table of Statutes Index


Matthew Bender® Practice Guide California Civil Appeals and Writs



Kira L. Klatchko, a certified Appellate Law Specialist, is a partner at the firm of Best, Best & Krieger LLP, where she chairs the firm’s appellate practice. Benjamin G. Shatz, a certified Appellate Specialist, co-chairs the Appellate Practice Group at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.


Matthew Bender® Practice Guide California Debt Collection and Enforcement of Judgments

This guide gives you detailed coverage of all aspects of debt collection, from pre-litigation collection procedures to post-judgment enforcement.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ch. 1 Planning Collection of Debt Ch. 2 Locating the Debtor and Identifying the Debtor’s Assets Ch. 3 Effect of Bankruptcy Ch. 4 Fraudulent Transfers Ch. 5 Debt Collection Prior to Litigation Ch. 6 Litigation to Recover Debts—Selecting Appropriate Cause

of Action Ch. 7 Litigation to Recover Debts—Trying and Proving the Case Ch. 8 Preserving Assets During Litigation or Pending Enforcement

of Judgment Ch. 9 Planning Enforcement of Judgment Ch. 10 Postjudgment Discovery Ch. 11 Obtaining and Removing Judgment Liens Ch. 12 Determining Priority and Sources of Liens Ch. 13 Expiration and Renewal of Judgments Ch. 14 Assigning a Judgment

Ch. 15 Staying Enforcement of Judgment Ch. 16 Executing and Levying Against Personal Property Ch. 17 Executing and Levying Against Real Property Ch. 18 Execution Sales Ch. 19 Redemptions Ch. 20 Miscellaneous Creditor’s Remedies Ch. 21 Garnishment Ch. 22 Enforcing Nonmoney Judgments Ch. 23 Third Party Claims Ch. 24 Discharge and Satisfaction of Judgments Ch. 25 Enforcing Out of State Judgments in California


Matthew Bender® Practice Guide California Debt Collection and Enforcement of Judgments



William I. Goldsmith is a partner in the Los Angeles law firm of Goldsmith & Hull

Daniel J. McCarthy is a partner in the Los Angeles firm of Hill, Farrer & Burrill, LLP.

Breck E. Milde is a founding partner of the San Jose firm of Terra Law, LLC.

Susan L. Vaage is a partner in the Los Angeles firm of Graham Vaage, LLP. Also updated by Jerome J. Blum and Allan Herzlich, Herzlich & Blum, Encino, CA.




Highlights the local rules of California’s four federal district courts and cites cases decided in the state’s federal courts. Comprehensive in scope, it covers the entire pretrial process from determining the forum and the parties to the action to drawing up settlement agreements and offers of judgment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ch. 1 Litigation Milestone Checklists Ch. 2 Determining Forum (Jurisdiction and Venue) Ch. 3 Removing a State Court Case to Federal Court Ch. 4 Determining Parties to the Action Ch. 5 Formatting, Serving, and Filing Papers Ch. 6 Drafting the Summons and Complaint Ch. 7 Service of Summons Ch. 8 Answers and Responsive Motions Under Rule 12 Ch. 9 Amending and Supplementing Pleadings Ch. 10 Adding, Dropping, and Substituting Parties Ch. 11 Counterclaims, Crossclaims, and Replies Ch. 12 Third Party Actions Ch. 13 Demanding a Jury Trial Ch. 14 Intervention Ch. 15 Rule 26(f) Conference and Initial Disclosures Ch. 16 Case Management Conferences Ch. 17 Final Pretrial Conference Ch. 18 Consolidation and Separate Trials Ch. 19 Preliminary Injunctions, TROs, and Other Provisional Remedies

Ch. 20 Class Actions Ch. 21 Discovery Strategy and Planning Ch. 22 Regulation of Discovery by Stipulation or Motion Ch. 23 Methods of Discovery Ch. 24 Restrictions on Scope and Extent of Discovery: Privileges and Work

Product Protection Ch. 25 Motions to Compel and Discovery Sanctions Ch. 26 Pretrial Motion Practice Ch. 27 Defaults and Motions for Relief From Default Ch. 28 Dismissal for Delay in Bringing to Trial Ch. 29 Summary Judgment Ch. 30 Voluntary Dismissal Ch. 31 Settlement Agreements and Offers of Judgment Ch. 32 Court Annexed ADR Ch. 33 Rule 11 Sanctions Ch. 34 Other Sanction Provisions Ch. 35 Contempt






Richard B. Kendall is a founding partner of Kendall Brill & Klieger.

The Honorable Richard Seeborg is a United States District Judge in the Northern District of California.

Mary Jo Shartsis is a founding partner of Shartsis Friese LLP.

Fern M. Smith was a former United States District Judge in the Northern District of California.




This authoritative two-volume set covers jurisdiction and choice of law issues, arbitration and mediation, damages, equitable remedies and attorney’s fees.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ch. 1 Determining the Applicable Law Ch. 2 Determining What Causes of Action Exist Ch. 3 Determining Jurisdiction and Venue in Contract Actions Ch. 4 Determining Applicable Statute of Limitations and Effect on

Potential Action Ch. 5 Determining Whether to Arbitrate or Litigate Ch. 6 Using or Opposing Provisional Remedies in Contract Actions Ch. 7 Seeking or Opposing Damages in Contract Actions Ch. 8 Seeking or Opposing Equitable Remedies in Contract Actions Ch. 9 Seeking or Opposing Quantum Meruit or Quantum Valebant

Recovery in Contract Actions Ch. 10 Seeking or Opposing Statutory Remedies in Contract Actions Ch. 11 Seeking or Opposing Declaratory Relief in Contract Matters Ch. 12 Recovering Attorney’s Fees and Cost in Contract Litigation Ch. 13 Attacking or Defending Existence of Contract—Absence of

Essential Element Ch. 14 Attacking or Defending Existence of Contract—Lack of Capacity Ch. 15 Attacking or Defending Existence of Contract—Failure to Comply

With Applicable Formalities Ch. 16 Attacking or Defending Existence of Contract—Mistake Ch. 17 Attacking or Defending Existence of Contract—Fraud, Duress,

Menace, and Undue Influence

Ch. 18 Asserting or Defending Claim That Contract Is Illegal, Contrary to Public Policy, or Unconscionable

Ch. 19 Seeking or Opposing Recovery As Third Party Beneficiary of Contract

Ch. 20 Asserting Agency Issues in Contract Actions Ch. 21 Asserting a Particular Construction of Contract Ch. 22 Suing or Defending Action for Breach of Contract Ch. 23 Suing or Defending Action for Breach of Duty of Good Faith and

Fair Dealing Ch. 24 Suing or Defending Action for Breach of Warranty Ch. 25 Seeking Recovery for Unauthorized Disclosure of Confidential or

Proprietary Information Ch. 26 Contract for Sale of Goods—Seeking Remedies Under California

Commercial Code Ch. 27 Contract for Sale of Goods—Attacking or Defending Existence of

Contract Under California Commercial Code Ch. 28 Contract for Sale of Goods—Suing or Defending Action for Breach

of Contract Under California Commercial Code






Charles Crompton is a litigation partner in Latham & Watkins’ San Francisco office and a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Group, as well as the firm’s Antitrust and Competition Group.

Dana Dunwoody is a partner in the San Diego office of Sheppard Mullin Richter and Hampton’s Business Trial Practice Group.

The Honorable Jon S. Tigar is a judge of the Alameda County Superior Court. Prior to assuming the bench, Judge Tigar was a partner in the law firm of Keker and Van Nest, where he specialized in complex commercial litigation.




Covers B&P Code § 17200 and interrelated business torts in one volume, enabling you to develop a comprehensive view of the matter at hand.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ch. 1 Strategy Overview Ch. 2 Unfair Competition Ch. 3 False/Misleading Advertising Ch. 4 Fraud Ch. 5 Antitrust Ch. 6 Interference with Economic Relationships Ch. 7 Misappropriation/Conversion Ch. 8 Trade Secrets Ch. 9 Commercial Defamation Ch. 10 Trademark/Cybersquatting Ch. 11 Civil RICO in California Ch. 12 Breach of Fiduciary Duty





WITH CONTRIBUTIONS BY EXPERTS WHO KNOW CALIFORNIA LAW

Justice Conrad L. Rushing is the presiding justice for California’s Sixth District Court of Appeal.

Bruce Simon is a partner with Pearson Simon Soter Warshaw Penny, LLP, a California class action and civil litigation firm.

The Honorable Elia Weinbach has been a Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge since November 30, 2007.




Covers crucial elements of landlord-tenant law and provides in-depth coverage of issues frequently encountered in practice.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ch. 1 Representing Landlords and Tenants: Preliminary Considerations Ch. 2 Creation of Tenancy Ch. 3 Rights and Duties of Landlord and Tenant During Tenancy Ch. 4 Termination of Tenancy Ch. 5 Unlawful Detainer Ch. 6 Suing a Landlord for Damages Ch. 7 Suing a Tenant for Unpaid Rent and Damages Ch. 8 Local Rent and Eviction Controls






Andrew E. Westley is a sole practitioner in San Francisco, specializing in tenant representation.

Michael J. Saltz is a name partner of the Los Angeles based firm Jacobson, Russell, Saltz & Fingerman, LLP.




Assists estate planners and civil litigators in learning the issues, procedures, and strategies that are critical to expanding their practice into trust litigation, while serving as a convenient reference source of current insight and analysis for experienced estate litigators.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ch. 1 Representing the Beneficiary—Defining Client’s Goals and Managing Expectations

Ch. 2 Representing the Trustee—Defining Client’s Goals and Managing Expectations

Ch. 3 Evaluating Ethical Issues Ch. 4 Handling Jurisdiction, Venue, Standing, Statute of Limitations,

Notice, and Law and Motion Issues Ch. 5 Contesting or Defending Validity of Trust or Trust Amendment

Under Prob. Code § 17200 Ch. 6 Challenging or Defending Action by Settlor’s Agent Under

Power of Attorney Ch. 7 Asserting or Defending Claim Regarding Ownership of Trust

Property Ch. 8 Filing or Opposing Petition Regarding Internal Affairs of Trust

Under Prob Code § 17200

Ch. 9 Seeking or Opposing an Account Ch. 10 Asserting or Defending Claim Against Trustee for Breach of Trust or

Breach of Fiduciary Duty Ch. 11 Asserting or Defending a Claim of Financial Abuse of an Elder or

Dependent Adult Against Trustee Ch. 12 Seeking or Opposing Removal of Trustee Ch. 13 Filing or Opposing Petition for Modification or Termination of Trust

Under Prob Code § 15403, 15404, 15408, or 15409 Ch. 14 Asserting or Opposing Trustee Compensation Claims Ch. 15 Paying, Defending, and Objecting to Trustee’s Attorney’s Fees and

Fee Shifting in Trust Litigation Ch. 16 Mediation and Enforcing Settlements






John A. Hartog, Past Chair of the Executive Committee of the Trusts & Estates Section of the California State Bar, specializes in counseling trustees administering living trusts and in resolving disputes among beneficiaries and fiduciaries.

Shirley L. Kovar specializes in complex trust and estate disputes, including international trusts and estates litigation. She has served as Chair of the Litigation Committee of the State Bar Trusts and Estates Section.




This annual softbound title is the perfect compliment to the Practice Guide series. It includes the complete California Evidence Code, legislative history on each code section, Law Revision Commission comments on most sections, relevant, insightful case annotations, and practical pointers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ch. 1 Provisions and Construction Ch. 2 Words and Phrases Defined Ch. 3 Applicability of Code Ch. 4 Province of the Court and Jury Ch. 5 Order of Proof Ch. 6 Relevancy Ch. 7 Discretion of Court to Exclude Ch. 8 Preserving Objections and Reversible Error Ch. 9 Limited Admissibility and Clarification of Evidence Ch. 10 Preliminary Determination on Admissibility Ch. 11 Weight of Evidence Ch. 12 Judicial Notice Ch. 13 Burden of Proof Ch. 14 Burden of Producing Evidence Ch. 15 Presumptions and Inferences Ch. 16 Competency, Oath, Confrontation, Experts, Interpreters,

Examination, Credibility, and Hypnosis

Ch. 17 Nonexpert and Expert Opinion Ch. 18 Privileges Ch. 19 Character, Habit, and Custom Ch. 20 Mediation and Additional Extrinsic Policies Ch. 21 Hearsay Rule and Exceptions Ch. 22 Authentication Ch. 23 Secondary Evidence Ch. 24 Record of Document Ch. 25 Depositions and Interrogatories Ch. 26 Documentary Evidence Ch. 27 Demonstrative and Experimental Evidence Ch. 28 Expert Testimony Ch. 29 Motions in Limine Table of Cases Index




1 volume, softbound, replaced annually, Pub. #80225 print, ISBN 9781422490211 epub or mobi format, eISBN 9781579118930 available at Lexis Advance™

AUTHORED BY AN EXPERT WHO KNOWS CALIFORNIA LAW

Joseph W. Cotchett is the managing partner at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy in Burlingame, California. Joe Cotchett is a well known and highly respected trial attorney. He writes and speaks widely on litigation topics, particularly evidence.



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California Practice Library (1010630) California Civil Litigation Library (1010631) California Pretrial Civil Procedure




California Civil Appeals and Writs

California Debt Collection and Enforcement of Judgments




California Landlord-Tenant Litigation California Trust Litigation



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