Trial Presentation – Bow Tie Law

Expedited Trials in California

September 10, 2013 Josh Gilliland Trial

California Code of Civil Procedure 630.01 to .08 allows for expedited one day civil trials, where each side gets three hours to present their case. There are serious waivers, such as motions for directed verdict, motions to set aside the verdict or any judgment rendered by the jury, or motions for[…]

Recovering Trial Presentation Costs in California

July 20, 2013 Josh Gilliland e-Discovery, Trial

California: The home of movie studios, Silicon Valley and innovation. Now, thanks to the California Court of Appeal, the law embraces the reality of recovering trial presentation costs with a published opinion. California law recognizes the prevailing party in litigation is entitled to reasonable costs that were “reasonably necessary to[…]

Computer Animations vs Simulations: What is the Difference?

February 20, 2009 Josh Gilliland Computer Animation, Computer Simulation, Trial

We live in an age where our jury pool watches CSI, History Channel battle re-enactments, and movies on iPods. To say we are visual society is an understatement. How can lawyers maximize technology to better communicate facts showing liability why an engine failed to the modern juror? The first step[…]