ABOUT THIS EPISODE
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 Lewis Brisbois’ General Liability Practice with substantial experience litigating civil actions. Michael provides our listeners with key insights on how to draft an effective summary judgment, the importance of tailoring your motion to your assigned judge, and best practices for procuring the right discovery and evidence to support the motion. Read the referenced cases of Brooke Stokes v. Forty Niners Stadium Management Co. here, Erin Hughes v. Farmers Insurance Exchange here, and Geoff Cole v. Superior Court here.
