Appellate Spotlight: A Lewis Brisbois Podcast

In a brand new episode of Appellate Spotlight, our co-hosts Danny and Tracy provide an informative overview of the State of California’s appellate procedure, from the filing of the initial notice of appeal, to the beginning of the briefing stage. They are joined by the Founder and Chair of Lewis Brisbois’ appellate practice Jeff Miller , who has over 30 years of legal experience arguing in all six...

In Episode 3 of Appellate Spotlight, co-hosts Danny and Tracy lead a timely discussion on recent California legislative changes to filing motions for summary judgment. This includes changes to the deadlines to move for summary judgment, oppose summary judgment and file a reply in support of summary judgment. Our hosts are excited to welcome special guest Michael Fullam to the show, a Partner in Le...

In Episode 2 of Appellate Spotlight, co-hosts Danny and Tracy discuss recent California cases that involve arbitration alongside special guest Chris Choi , a Healthcare Partner in our Sacramento office. Chris highlights the prevalence of arbitration provisions in our day-to-day lives, and how the Harrod case heard in front of the California Supreme Court will potentially impact the legal landscape...

Join co-hosts Daniel Velladao and Tracy Forbath for our inaugural episode of Appellate Spotlight, as they discuss recent developments in California case law on primary assumption of risk and waiver with special guest Amy Frerich . This exciting discussion will highlight the application of the primary assumption of risk doctrine to surfing, and whether any sport could be considered to be in the "pu...