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2017
January/February	March/April	May/June
July/August	September/October	November/December

January/February 2017, Vol. 47 No. 1

6	Trump and tort reform Gregory L. Bentley
8	And so it begins . . . Sharon J. Arkin
10	The role of medical specials in evaluating injury cases – big or small Guy O. Kornblum and David Cardone
18	Damages in bus and truck cases – Tips and techniques to maximize recovery Lawrence M. Simon
20	Making sense of the discretionary function exception to the Federal Tort Claims Act Claire Choo
24	Assumption of risk in recreational boating – Finding viable cases for boat passengers George Ellard
28	A short primer on focus groups Madelyn J. Chaber and Judy H. Rothschild, Ph.D
32	Non-violence and the practice of law Marvin E. Krakow
38	Recent Cases Kevin F. Calcagnie
46	News and Notes Hawaii Seminar report What’s New in Tort and Trial – San Mateo – Ilya D. Frangos Tort and Trial Seminar – Stockton – Lawrence Knapp Tort and Trial: Valley Style! – Monrae L. English Now more than ever – Casey R. Johnson New Lawyers Division report – Kristen Barton Women’s Caucus Report – Anoush Lancaster Amicus Curiae update – Kevin K. Green Volunteer Spotlight – Deborah Rosenthal – Jennifer L. Fiore Washington update – Linda Lipsen Cover photo: © doomu/iStockphotos.com

March/April 2017, Vol. 47 No. 2

6	Battling Trumpian tort reform Gregory L. Bentley
8	We fight the good fight Sharon J. Arkin
10	Retracting an employment offer: What recourse is there? Deanna L. Maxfield
16	The intersection of collective actions and arbitration Eric Kingsley
22	Age discrimination in California: A comparison of the ADEA versus FEHA Kelly Armstrong and Matthew J. Wayne
28	Practical tips for litigating disparate impact claims Robert J. Schwartz
32	Drastic times call for drastic measures, or do they? Consequences for whistleblowers in misappropriating employer information
37	Recent Cases Kevin F. Calcagnie
44	CAOC legislation in 2017 Nancy Peverini, CAOC Legislative Director
47	News and Notes Tort & Trial Seminar – Inland Empire – Jason R. Sanchez CAOC membership madness Class Action Seminar – Brian S. Kabateck Palm Springs Seminar report – Jason R. Sanchez A Changed World – Casey R. Johnson New Lawyers Division Report – Kristen Barton Women’s Caucus report – Anoush Lancaster Amicus Curiae update – Kevin K. Green Volunteer Spotlight – Abbas Kazerounian – Jennifer L. Fiore Washington update – Linda Lipsen Cover photo: © hillwoman2/iStockphoto.com

May/June 2017, Vol. 47 No. 3

6	The first Tuesday in May Gregory L. Bentley
8	Trials and tribulations Sharon J. Arkin
10	Preparing your client for trial Aimee Kirby
12	Final trial preparation from this female trial lawyer’s perspective Christa Haggai Ramey
14	Heads-up: Don’t get caught without an expert under Perry v. Bakewell Hawthorne, LLC Jennifer L. Fiore
16	Voir dire: More, more, more Arash Homampour and Scott Boyer
24	How to deal with factored medical bills Robert Simon and Travis Davis
28	HMOs and Howell – An argument we can win Robert A. Piering
34	Recent Cases Kevin F. Calcagnie
45	News and Notes Half way home - Nancy Peverini Justice Day 2017 - Paul Woods The future looks bright - Casey Johnson Membership Drive New Lawyers Division Report - Kristen Barton Women’s Caucus report - Breanne Wesche Amicus Curiae update - Kevin K. Green Volunteer Spotlight – Suizi Lin - Jennifer L. Fiore Unsealed Remington documents posted by Public Justice show defective triggers in millions of rifles could fire on their own - Arthur Bryant Washington update - Linda Lipsen Cover photo: © goodluz / 123RF Stock Photo

July/August 2017, Vol. 47 No. 4

6	Carpe diem Gregory L. Bentley
8	Trying your best Sharon J. Arkin
10	Trending now: Case framing Mary E. Alexander
14	Better to actually know than think you know: Test your cases with focus groups early and often Bobby Thompson
18	Avoid disaster: Properly prepare an order of proof Kristine Meredith
22	Voir dire: Laying the groundwork so that you can “trust the 12” Dan Schaar and Eva Silva
26	Lessons learned and trial experience gained from lower value personal injury cases Joshua Cohen Slatkin
30	Special justifications for high punitive damages: Given the current government trend towards deregulation, punitive damages will play an important role in deterring corporate misconduct William Shernoff and Howard Shernoff
36	Recent Cases Kevin F. Calcagnie
45	News and Notes The governor’s desk – Nancy Peverini SCMTLA bowling for charity – Ilya Frangos Membership Drives SJCTLA Masters Seminar – Lawrence Knapp Donald L. Galine Tahoe Seminar Report – Anne Marie Murphy Diversity Committee: On the move – Casey R. Johnson New Lawyers Division report – Kristen K. Barton Women’s Caucus report – Sarah London Amicus Curiae update – Kevin K. Green Volunteer Spotlight – Edie Mermelstein – Jennifer L. Fiore Washington update – Linda Lipsen Cover photo: © Chris Ryan / iStockphoto.com

September/October 2017, Vol. 47 No. 5

6	California’s most endangered politician Gregory L. Bentley
8	The verdict’s in, but the litigation is not over – nowhere near over, in fact Steven B. Stevens
10	Win the appeal during trial – Protect the record with timely action Alan Charles Dell’Ario
14	Opposing new-trial motions: Frequently raised issues Jeffrey I. Ehrlich
20	How to make the most of your appellate court mediation Susan Keenberg
24	A practical guide to monetary appellate sanctions Janet Gusdorff
30	To publish or not to publish: That is the question Holly Boyer and Steffi Jose
34	The frightful adventure of Judge Learned Foote and how it turned out As related by Presiding Justice Arthur Gilbert
40	Recent Cases Kevin F. Calcagnie
46	CAOC 2017 award finalists
50	News and Notes Legislative update: We go 6 for 6 – Nancy Peverini Milt Younger: 1931 – 2017 Michael Scranton passes away Diversity Committee report – No silence – Casey R. Johnson New Lawyers Division report – Kristen K. Barton President’s Club recognition event Women’s Caucus report – Anoush Lancaster Amicus Curiae update – Kevin K. Green Volunteer Spotlight – Sara M. Peters – Jennifer L. Fiore Public Justice recognizes cases that show why access to the courts and class actions are so important – Arthur H. Bryant AAJ’s Washington update – Linda Lipsen Cover photo: © canbalci / iStockphoto.com

November/December 2017, Vol. 47 No. 6

6	Getting to be in The Room Where It Happens Gregory L. Bentley
8	The year ahead Lee S. Harris
10	Lien on me Sharon J. Arkin
12	Workers’ compensation liens and credits Brooke Bove
16	Don’t forget the liens: How to negotiate Medi-Cal and Medicare liens Parisima Roshanzamir
19	Protecting rights on Medi-Cal liens Lea-Ann Tratten
20	Liability Medicare Set-Asides – Changes and challenges Clayton Starnes and Amanda Greenburg
24	Ten steps in negotiating private health insurance liens Jonathan Bakhsheshian
28	Resolving liens from another attorney Steven Soliman
32	Modern law firm management - As a trial lawyer, you direct experts to tell your client’s story in the courtroom. Now use that same skill to build your expert team and direct the management story of your firm. John Michael Montevideo
38	Recent Cases Kevin F. Calcagnie
48	News and Notes Legislative wrap up: 2017 – Nancy Peverini What The Fax? Legislative briefing on the Equifax data breach CAOC and the Golden State Warriors – October PAC Night Tom Anderson, a giant in the plaintiff’s bar who helped start CAOC, passes away Kaiser Seminar report SMCTLA seminar a success – Ilya D. Frangos SMCTLA Judges Night Setting a course for the future – Casey R. Johnson New Lawyers Division report – Kristen K. Barton Women’s Caucus report – Anoush Lancaster Volunteer Spotlight – Bobby Thompson – Jennifer L. Fiore AAJ’s Washington update – Linda Lipsen Cover photo: © erhui1979 / iStockphoto.com