Laura Flynn Published in Defense Comment Regarding Allen v. Patel
Macdonald & Cody, LLP is pleased to share that partner Laura Flynn has been published in the Spring 2026 issue of Defense Comment, the publication of the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada.
Laura’s article, Allen v. Patel: Million Dollar Verdict Vacated After Granting of New Trial Based on Misconduct of Plaintiff’s Counsel, Including Violations of Golden Rule and Reptile Theory, analyzes a significant California appellate decision addressing attorney misconduct, improper argument, and motions for new trial.
The article serves as an important reminder of the value of carefully crafted motions in limine to address and prevent attorney misconduct, particularly with Golden Rule and Reptile Theory arguments at issue. Laura examines the Court’s treatment of those issues and the broader implications for trial practice and defense advocacy.
We congratulate Laura on this excellent publication and are proud to recognize her contributions to the defense bar.
Read the article here: ADC Defense Comment Magazine, Spring 2026