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Articles From Michael Alkaraki

Nuclear Tesla Verdict & the “Full Self-Driving” Hustle By Michael Alkaraki Tort Law, December 2025 The number of people who have been injured due to Tesla's alleged self-driving cars is increasing; however, Tesla is doubling down that user is to blame, not the faulty Tesla feature. 
Israel Does Not “Have the Right To Defend Itself” in Occupied Palestinian Territories—It Has the Obligation To Get Out, End the Occupation & Pay Reparations By Michael Alkaraki Human and Civil Rights, October 2025 This article details the politics and legal issues surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 
Superman, Palestine, Truth, Justice & the American Way: A Call to Humanity, Democracy & Rule of Law From the Man of Steel By Michael Alkaraki Human and Civil Rights, August 2025 This article analyzes the parallels that exist between the 2025 Superman movie and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 
Inhuman Error: Autonomous Vehicle Liability By Michael Alkaraki Tort Law, October 2023 As advanced driver-assistance system technology continues to evolve and operate more regularly on public roads, assigning responsibility and legal liability for harms and losses between and among manufacturers, operators, and drivers will become correspondingly more complex and fact specific.
Expert Testimony in the Age of Disinformation By Michael Alkaraki Tort Law, March 2020 In today’s information-based society, there is a fine line between the court’s proper deference to the jury and its obligation to ensure that verdicts are supported by the evidence.
Perfecting distributor liability for dangerous products By Michael Alkaraki Tort Law, June 2017 A look at the landmark decisions in products liability law.
Law practice civility in the wake of a vitriolic election cycle By Michael Alkaraki Young Lawyers Division, December 2016 Without conflict, the legal system is irrelevant. But without civility, it is impossible.
Mentoring in Law: Necessity & Opportunity By Michael Alkaraki Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, May 2016 Often, and contrary to many employers' concerns, new lawyers do in fact possess the skills needed to hit the ground running-- they simply lack the confidence and sense of direction that come largely through experience. Fortunately there are resources that can help.
Mentoring in Law: Necessity & Opportunity By Michael Alkaraki Young Lawyers Division, April 2016 Often, and contrary to many employers' concerns, new lawyers do in fact possess the skills needed to hit the ground running-- they simply lack the confidence and sense of direction that come largely through experience. Fortunately there are resources that can help.

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