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Kimberly Amick

Kimberly Amick

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Interesting Law.com Article Regarding Blogging

Kimberly Amick

October 06, 2008 19:40

CC Holland, special to Law.com, wrote an interesting feature today entitled, "Where Are All the Female Bloggers."  I was interviewed for the article, and have to admit, I hadn't recognized that there was an apparent lack of female bloggers until Ms. Holland asked me about it. ...

Exploring The Decision To Retain an Appellate Lawyer

Kimberly Amick

August 22, 2008 17:26

Greg May, over at the California Blog of Appeal, is starting a new series on the reasons why attorneys, and more importantly their clients, are sometimes reluctant to hire appellate counsel.  Sure to spark an interesting conversation . . . check it out here.

First District Clarifies Affirmative Conduct Under Privette/Toland

Kimberly Amick

August 12, 2008 17:41

Yesterday, the First District issued a published opinion in Madden v. Summit View clarifying the state of existing law regarding the Privette/Toland doctrine and the level of affirmative conduct necessary to impose liability on a general contractor for injuries to an employee of an subcontractor....

Congratulation to Ric Blumhardt On Award Of Specialization In Appellate Law

Kimberly Amick

August 06, 2008 17:52

Congratulations to Ric Blumhardt of Archer Norris who is now officially an appellate specialist, certified by the California State Bar.  Ric has been my mentor and teacher for years.  Its a highly deserved accreditation and we are all very proud and excited for him as he leads the growth...

To Reply, Or Not to Reply

Kimberly Amick

August 01, 2008 00:42

Mike McKee at the Recorder wrote an interesting article yesterday about the reply brief on appeal.  Apparently, it is a controversial document, with some judges bemoaning another fifteen pages reiterating appellant's arguments and others claiming that it is the first document they read. The...