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The general rule is that you need an expert witness to testify when the subject is “sufficiently beyond common experience that the opinion of that expert would assist the trier of fact.” Evid C §801(a). When it comes to a person’s sanity, you don’t always need an expert.
Under Evid C §870, there are three

The usual discovery requests don’t always get you what you need. Sometimes you’ll do better seeking a public record under the California Public Records Act (Govt C §§6250–6276.48). 
Requests for information from state agencies can be invaluable in some cases. For example, in County of Los Angeles v Superior Court (2000) 82 CA4th 819, an

The cottage food industry—small batch food production from home—is growing, as are the related laws and regulations. Here’s what those who want to get in on the trend need to know.
The Homemade Food Act, effective in 2013, is intended to stimulate the development, at the neighborhood level, of homemade low-risk food products. See Stats

When a parent who pays child support loses a job or lands a much higher paying job can you get the child support order modified?
Short answer: Maybe.
When evaluating a request for modification of an existing support order, the court generally focuses on whether there’s been (Marriage of McCann (1996) 41 CA4th 978, 982)

Sometimes a witness needs documents to refresh his or her recollection. This can lead to a tough choice for attorneys.
There’s a big downside to letting your witness review a document while testifying: The opposing attorney may be entitled to receive copies of documents used to refresh recollection even if they’re otherwise privileged. Evid C

Regardless of the subject matter and whether it’s a criminal or civil issue, these four tips will help you draft the strongest brief possible.
1. Shorter is better. Judges must read many legal papers every day, so they like short briefs. Make your points in simple declarative sentences followed by citations of authority. Don’t allow