New CA Case: Don't Use Unread Fake AI-generated Case Citations in Your Briefs!
New California Court of Appeal Case
Do you want to be sanctioned $10,000 and reported to the State Bar? Just file a brief with AI-generated fake case citations.
Last month, the Court of Appeal issued a stern warning to all California attorneys about submitting fake AI-generated case citations in their briefs:
Noland v. Land of the Free, L.P. (2025) __ Cal.App.5th __, 2025 WL 2629868: The Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s summary judgment for defendants in plaintiff’s action alleging numerous employment-related claims. The trial court properly found there were no triable issues, concluding plaintiff was an independent contractor not entitled to wage and hour protections, that she was not owed commissions, and that she failed to show adverse employment actions or emotional distress damages. Court of Appeal observed that this case was, in most respects, unremarkable and would not generally be published. However, it issued a published opinion and sanctioned plaintiff’s counsel...
Trial Alchemy™ Podcast: Skip Babbitt, Esq. Counsel for the Plaintiff (Part 2)
Welcome to the Trial Alchemy™ podcast, where I talk with top ABOTA plaintiff and defense trial lawyers, and ABOTA civil trial judges about what works, and what doesn't work when trying a civil case to a jury. Listening to the podcast is a great way for all civil trial lawyers, whether they've tried no cases or lots of cases, to learn from civil jury trial experts.
In episode #25, I share part 2 of my discussion with ABOTA member and outstanding civil plaintiff attorney Skip Babbitt, Esq. Thanks for listening!
Guest Resume: Skip Babbitt, Esq.
Edward "Skip" Babbitt, Esq. has been practicing law in San Diego since 1985. He began his legal career representing insurance companies at a prestigious San Diego defense firm. Mr. Babbitt left the defense bar in 1997 and became a sole practitioner as a plaintiff personal injury attorney at the Law Office of Edward J. Babbitt, APC.
Mr. Babbitt applies the vast knowledge and skills that he gained early in his career to advance the best interes...
Trial Alchemy™ Podcast: Skip Babbitt, Esq. Counsel for the Plaintiff. (Part 1)
In the newest episode of Trial Alchemy™, I interview ABOTA member and outstanding plaintiff trial lawyer Skip Babbitt, Esq. about what works, and what doesn't work in civil jury trials. Listen today to learn from a civil jury trial expert!
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Trial Alchemy™ Podcast: 2025 National ABOTA President Jennifer Haltom Doan, Esq. Counsel for the Defendant.
In the newest episode of Trial Alchemy™, I interview 2025 National ABOTA President and outstanding defense trial lawyer Jennifer Haltom Doan, Esq. about what works, and what doesn't work in civil jury trials. Listen today to learn from a civil jury trial expert!
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Trial Alchemy™' is Sponsored by California Case Summaries™
California attorneys can win more cases by always knowing the new published civil cases in their practice areas. California Case Summaries™ makes this quick and easy with its one-paragraph summaries, organized by legal topic, of every new civil case published by California courts. Individual Attorney subscriptions and Law Firm Unlimited subscriptions (letting the firm send copies to every attorney) are available.
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Trial Alchemy™ Podcast: 2025 National ABOTA President Jennifer Haltom Doan, Esq. Discusses the Rule of Law
In the newest episode of Trial Alchemy™, I do something different. Less than half-way through this year in 2025 we've seen an unprecedented number of events that have impacted and created challenges to the Rule of Law that is a key fundamental foundation underlying our democracy in the United States. In this episode I have a wide-ranging discussion with Jennifer Haltom Doan, Esq., the 2025 National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates, about the Rule of Law. Thanks for listening!
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Trial Alchemy™' is Sponsored by California Case Summaries™
California attorneys can win more cases by always knowing the new published civil cases in their practice areas. California Case Summaries™ makes this quick and easy by ...
Trial Tip: Credibility is More Important Than Trial Themes.
In Season 3, Podcast #21 of Trial Alchemy™, I interviewed ABOTA member and outstanding plaintiff attorney Craig M. Peters, Esq.
Click on the video above to hear Craig discuss how, in his experience, attorney credibility is more important in persuading a jury than trial themes.
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California attorneys can save time, know more and win more cases by always knowing the new published civil in their practice areas. California Case Summaries™ makes this easy by providing one-paragraph case summaries, organized by legal topic, of every new civil case published by California courts in monthly issues, quarterly issues, annual issues, or all three. Individual Attorney and Law Firm Unlimited (lets the firm send summaries to every lawyer) subsc...
Trial Alchemy™ Podcast: Craig M. Peters, Esq. Counsel for the Plaintiff.
In the newest episode of Trial Alchemy™, I interview ABOTA member and outstanding plaintiff trial lawyer Craig M. Peters, Esq. about what works, and what doesn't work in civil jury trials. Listen today to learn from a civil jury trial expert!
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Trial Alchemy™' is Sponsored by California Case Summaries™
California attorneys can win more cases by always knowing the new published civil cases in their practice areas. California Case Summaries™ makes this quick and easy by providing one-paragraph summaries, organized by legal topic, of every new civil case published by California courts. Individual Attorney subscriptions and Law Firm Unlimited subscriptions (letting the firm send copies to every attorney) are available.
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Trial Tip: Cross-Examine the Plaintiff's Expert in the Defense Opening Statement
In Season 3, Podcast #20 of Trial Alchemy™, I interviewed ABOTA member and outstanding defense attorney Walter M. Yoka, Esq.
Click on the video above to hear Wally discuss how defense lawyers can cross-examine the plaintiff's expert in the defense opening statement. The defense opening is the only time in a trial that the defense gets the last word.
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California Case Summaries™
Save Time. Know More. Win More.
California attorneys can win more cases by always knowing the new published civil in their practice areas. California Case Summaries™ makes this fast and easy by providing one-paragraph case summaries, organized by legal topic, of every new civil case published by California courts in monthly issues, quarterly issues, annual issues, or all three. Individual Attorney and Law Firm Unlim...
Trial Alchemy™ Podcast: Walter M. Yoka, Esq. Counsel for the Defendant.
In the newest episode of Trial Alchemy™, I interview ABOTA member and outstanding defense trial lawyer Walter M. Yoka, Esq. about what works, and what doesn't work in civil jury trials. Listen today to learn from a civil jury trial expert!
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Trial Alchemy™' is Sponsored by California Case Summaries™
California attorneys can win more cases by always knowing the new published civil cases in their practice areas with this invaluable case summary publication providing one-paragraph case summaries, organized by legal topic, of every new civil case published by California courts in monthly issues, quarterly issues and an annual issue in early January each year. Individual Attorney and Law Firm Unlimited Multi-use...