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January/February 2020, Vol. 50 No. 1

6	"May you live in interesting times …” Micha Star Liberty
10	There’s a lot going on out there (in employment law) Jeremy Pasternak
12	The Work War: History and applications of California’s new hard-fought employment test Kevin Osborne and Katie Rabago
16	Power in Numbers: Corporations increasingly force ordinary consumers and employees to arbitrate their disputes individually, eliminating claims that once were pursued as class actions. But costly mass arbitration actions could help restore the balance of power – and push defendants to settle. The successful test case of Hose v. WIS provides some hope. Nathan Piller, Joshua Konecky and Leslie Joyner
24	Making employers accountable for sexual predators who act outside the workplace Jayme L. Walker and Brittany Smith
28	Overcoming third party privacy objections - Getting the records you need Steven J. Kaplan and Erin M. Kelly
34	Resolving employment litigation: Preparation for mediation is the key to success Tripper Ortman
38	Let’s go off the record Anne Costin and Rachel Pusey
44	When suffering harm isn’t enough: The discriminatory implications of considering criminal background in determining class representative adequacy Hali M. Anderson
46	Notice to law firm partners: You need to run your firm like a business Being a great attorney is critical, but running your firm like a business determines long-term success Kevin Kneafsey
50	Recent Cases Daniel S. Robinson
56	CAOC 2019 awards J.G. Preston
58	2019 Convention Report J.G. Preston
66	News and Notes CAOIE Holiday Party – Kristy M. Arevalo Hawaii Seminar report: Trial lawyers in paradise – Casey Johnson NLD Report – Megan G. Demshki Women’s Caucus Update – Sarah London Diversity Committee Report – Kristy M. Arevalo Amicus Curiae Update – Kevin K. Green Volunteer Spotlight: Kimberly Valentine – Jennifer Fiore AAJ Washington Update – Linda A. Lipsen Cover photo: © PeopleImages/iStockphoto.com

March/April 2020, Vol. 50 No. 2

	The content in this edition was written before the COVID-19 pandemic. Obviously, we support our health care system and the men and women who work so tirelessly to keep us all healthy and safe. The medical negligence discussions in this issue relate only to those medical practitioners who violate their patients’ trust and should not be construed as an attack on the medical system itself, or the doctors, nurses and others who are doing the best they can under very trying circumstances.
6	The discriminatory math of MICRA Micha Star Liberty
8	The untenable defense of catastrophe Steven B. Stevens
12	The long and tortured history of MICRA: An effort to modernize the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act of 1975 appears headed to the November ballot. Here’s the tangled history of MICRA. J.G. Preston
16	Surviving MICRA: Overcoming Defense Mythology Steven A. Heimberg, M.D., J.D. and Catherine B. Kim, J.D.
24	EMR: Hazardous to the patient’s health Litigating medical malpractice cases in the age of electronic medical records David E. Smith
30	CACI 506 – Alternative method of care: Doing nothing is not an alternative method John P. Blumberg
34	Doctor Sexual Misconduct: How to Cure Bad Behavior Jessica Pride and Alana McMains
40	Maximizing Damages in California Medical Negligence Cases Kenneth M. Sigelman, J.D., M.D.
46	Defeating the Shortened “Life Expectancy” Defense Michael Kessler
56	Recent Cases Daniel S. Robinson
60	News CAOC 2020 Legislative Package - Nancy Peverini “What’s New” with San Joaquin County TLA - Larry Knapp SMCTLA Seminar - Bobbie Thompson CAOIE Update and Tort & Trial Seminar Recap - Megan G. Demshki Women’s Caucus Update - Sarah London Membership update - Liz Teves Why Diversity is Important in the Legal Profession - Kristy M. Arevalo NLD Report - Megan G. Demshki Amicus Curiae Update - Kevin K. Green Volunteer Spotlight: Clifton Smoot - Alexandra A. Hamilton AAJ Washington Update - Linda A. Lipsen Cover photo © Feverpitched/iStockphoto.com

May/June 2020, Vol. 50 No. 3 - Digital Magazine

6	Stepping into the Void Micha Star Liberty
10	Arbitration in the time of COVID Abbas Kazerounian
12	What REALLY matters in mediation Craig Silver
16	A first-year associate’s survival guide to mediation: What you need to know to get the most out of your first mediation process Pamela E. Prescott
20	The art of mediation in mass tort or complex cases: Know your enemy and help your neutral Hon. Jennifer Togliatti (Ret.)
24	Mediating your plaintiff’s verdict/judgment on appeal Andrew N. Chang
30	Mediating a bad faith case; Items to consider Arnold Levinson
36	Eight things to know about UM/UIM arbitrations Lars Johnson
40	Mediation in the time of COVID-19 Lauren Tate
42	Practicing without pausing during a pandemic: Adapting to change and experience with using video technology at mediation Aaron Hicks
46	COVID-19 business interruption claims: Getting around the “virus” exclusion Michael J. Bidart and Ricardo Echeverria
54	Recent Cases Daniel S. Robinson
58	News and Notes CAOC steps up to ensure access to justice during pandemic - Nancy Drabble Membership update - Liz Teves COVID-19 Emergency Toolkit A time to reflect on how we are all different yet the same - Kristy M. Arevalo Women’s Caucus Update - Sarah London NLD Update - Megan G. Demshki Amicus Curiae Update - Kevin K. Green Volunteer Spotlight: Thomas Feher and Reza Torkzadeh - Alexandra A. Hamilton AAJ Washington Update - Linda A. Lipsen Cover photo © deepblue4you/iStock

July/August 2020, Vol. 50 No. 4 - Digital Magazine

6	We say their names and lift our voices to protect civil rights Micha Star Liberty
10	Lawyers must be lizards Neil Berman
12	Off the beaten path: Identifying and preparing novice expert witnesses Megan Demshki
16	People v. Sanchez – The truth shall set you free: Keeping defense evidence out and assuring your evidence comes in John Fitzpatrick Vannucci
24	Maximizing the use of spinal injury experts: From discovery to direct exam Victoria Lazar
30	Use of medical illustrations to define your case ahead of your adversary and their experts Parisima Roshanzamir
34	Dismantling the defense medical expert Neil Gehlawat
38	Experts on Appeal Brooke Bove
42	COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims: Satisfying the “physical loss of or damage to” or “physical loss or damage” requirement Michael J. Bidart and Ricardo Echeverria
48	Seven states of culpability Jay Chafetz
54	Recent Cases Daniel S. Robinson
58	News and Notes COVID, court budget and civil rights - Nancy Drabble A whole new world - Kristy M. Arevalo New Lawyers Division Update - Megan Demshki Women’s Caucus report - Sarah London Membership update - Liz Teves In memory of Vince Scotto - Bobby Thompson Volunteer Spotlight: Humberto Guizar and Stephen A. King - Alexandra Hamilton AAJ Washington Update - Linda A. Lipsen Amicus Curiae Update - Kevin K. Green Cover photo © stevecoleimages/iStock

September/October 2020, Vol. 50 No. 5 - Digital Magazine

6	Infinite Hope Micha Star Liberty
8	The future of transportation – after COVID-19 Scott H.Z. Sumner
12	Disabled access issues in your personal injury case: Compensation for the client, access for the community Richard Prager and John J. Rice
18	Pedaling through it all Scott H.Z. Sumner
24	Vicarious liability of ride-service platforms Ralph L. Jacobson
28	Considerations when taking an electric scooter accident case Catherine Lerer and Mike Arias
32	Autonomous vehicles: 2020 vision Raymond Paul Johnson
38	Jumping into skydiving injury cases David A. Kleczek
44	What about Government Code § 815.6? Jennifer Fiore
48	What is an autodialer? The Supreme Court will decide Jason Ibey
50	“Mind the gap” in government benefits caused by a settlement Cameron Lindahl
54	Recent Cases Daniel S. Robinson
60	CAOC announces 2020 award finalists
66	News & Notes Our pandemic legislative year – Nancy Peverini It’s a (White) Man’s World – Kristy M. Arevalo New Lawyers Division update – Megan Demshki Women’s Caucus report – Sarah London Membership update – Liz Teves Volunteer Spotlight – Amy Martel – Alexandra Hamilton AAJ Washington Update – Linda A. Lipsen Amicus Curiae Update – Kevin K. Green Cover photo © vitomirov/istockphoto.com

November/December 2020, Vol. 50 No. 6 - Digital Magazine

6	The Outro Micha Star Liberty
8	The Most Interesting of Times Deborah Chang
12	The latest in insurance law Jennifer Fiore
16	Pressuring insurers with covenants and assignments Lee S. Harris and Adrian Hern
26	COVID-19 and long-term disability cases: As the numbers rise, so will the disability claims of COVID long-haulers Cassie Springer Ayeni
30	Exposing expert bias to defeat the genuine dispute doctrine Drew Pomerance
34	The duty to settle is under attack Steven Schuetze and Kristin Hobbs
38	But, my lawyer said it was OK! Bad faith and the advice of counsel defense Demián Oksenendler
42	The gift of denial. When a carrier closes the door on an insurance claim, it opens the door to multiple alternatives Kevin Osborne and Elizabeth Kramer
46	Medical necessity in review: Recent decision reaffirms potential bad faith exposure for health insurers that fail to provide recommended treatment Travis Corby
50	Relaxation for attorneys in a turbulent world Stephen Snyder
52	Recent Cases
54	News and Notes A year like no other - Nancy Peverini and Saveena Takhar Women’s Caucus report - Sarah London Diversity Committee update - Kristy Arevalo New Lawyers Division update - Megan Demshki Membership update - Liz Teves Volunteer Spotlight: Bobby Thompson - Alexandra Hamilton AAJ Washington Update - Linda A. Lipsen Amicus Curiae Update - Kevin K. Green Cover photo © gearstd/AdobeStock.com

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