Article Index 2021

CAOC Forum Magazine - 2021 Article Index

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2021

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January/February 2021, Vol. 51 No. 1 - Digital Magazine

6	Rising Above It All Deborah Chang
8	The Wrist of America Steven B. Stevens
12	Presenting and opposing evidence on summary judgment Martin N. Buchanan
20	Pair o’ Dice Lost What happens to your appeal when the reporter’s notes are lost? Jerry Clausen
26	How not to “blow” your oral argument: A one act play Norman Pine
30	Friends who are there for you Sharon J. Arkin
34	Do you literally need that adverb? (And other hints for better writing) Steven B. Stevens
38	Shining a light on the lack of lighting: When darkness is the dangerous condition of public property Michael K. Teiman and John A. Montevideo
44	Implementing California Civil Code § 3361: Ensuring damage estimates comply with state law Robert Johnson, MBA and Barry Ben-Zion, Ph.D.
48	Recent cases Daniel Robinson
50	News and Notes Legislative report – Saveena Takhar 2020 Convention Report – J.G. Preston CAOC 2020 awards – J.G. Preston Diversity Committee Report – Cristina Garcia New Lawyers Division report – Jonathan Bakhsheshian Let’s Make 2021 the Year of the Woman – Christa Haggai Ramey Membership Update – Liz Teves CAOIE Awards and Board Installation – Megan Demshki Volunteer Spotlight: Nelson Barry – Alexandra Hamilton Ned Good – J.G. Preston AAJ Washington Update – Linda A. Lipsen Amicus Curiae Update - Kevin K. Green Cover photo © dzejmsdin/123RF

March/April 2021, Vol. 51 No. 2 - Digital Magazine

6	What we have learned so far in the pandemic Deborah Chang
10	Honoring our warriors for justice Sharon J. Arkin
12	Law in a time of coronavirus Raymond E. Mattison and Aydin Nazmi, PhD, FRSPH
18	Moving cases forward in the wake Covid-19: Offensive use of CCP 437(c) David Arbogast
22	Virtual mediation is here to stay Ernest A. Long
24	Zoom arbitrations and bench trials Suggestions for successful video advocacy John P. Blumberg
28	Trying a case in the middle of a pandemic Elliott Tiomkin
30	How young female attorneys can stand up, step forward, and stand out during the new work-from-home era Stephanie Charlin
36	Connecting with our clients and discovering their stories Elizabeth A. Hernandez
40	Stopping collection abuses in medical debt Yana Hart
46	The Unobjectionable 998 Offer to Compromise Bruce M. Brusavich and Nahid A. McGlynn
50	Recent cases Daniel Robinson
52	CAOC announces 2021 legislative priorities Nancy Peverini
52	News & Notes What’s New in Tort and Trial – Geoff Wells Diversity Committee Report – Cristina Garcia Women’s Caucus kicks off 2021 with renewed energy – Christa Haggai Ramey New Lawyers Division Report – Jonathan Bakhsheshian CAOC Membership Update – Liz Teves AAJ Washington Update – Linda A. Lipsen Amicus Curiae Update – Kevin K. Green Cover photo © 101cats/iStockphoto.com

May/June 2021, Vol. 51 No. 3 - Digital Magazine

6	Jury trials in the time of Covid 19 Deborah Chang
8	Screening and recovery in the medical negligence action Steven B. Stevens
10	Screening and litigating failure to diagnose cancer cases: Handling cases involving a delay in diagnosis and treatment Sean M. Burke and Jason N. Argos
18	Proving ostensible agency against a hospital for physician malpractice following Wicks Benjamin Ikuta
24	Qualified immunity and denial of medical care Renée V. Masongsong, Hang D. Le, and Marcel F. Sincich
30	Loss of consortium and wrongful death: One cap or two? Marsha E. Barr-Fernandez
32	A chicken or the egg story: Medical malpractice setoffs and MICRA reductions Elizabeth Teixeira
36	The short and long term effects of TBI and CTE in full contact sports Jordan Halperin
40	Developments in libel, social media, privacy and the right of publicity Neville L. Johnson and Douglas L. Johnson
44	Using the ADA and state disability laws to enhance clients’ recovery in personal injury cases Steven L. Derby
48	You pay your money and you take your chance: Primary assumption of risk Alan Charles “Chuck” Dell’Ario
51	Recent Cases Daniel S. Robinson
53	News and Notes Robert “Bob” Steinberg (1928-2021) A pillar of the plaintiff’s bar – Bill Grewe State Bar changes may undermine your practice—CAOC is fighting for you – Jacqueline Serna Sonoma Virtual Seminar Report – Anne Marie Murphy Diversity Committee Report – Cristina Garcia Mother’s Day 2021 could be a turning point – Christa Haggai Ramey New Lawyers Division Report – Jonathan Bakhsheshian Membership Update – Liz Teves AAJ Washington Update – Linda A. Lipsen Amicus Curiae Update – Kevin K. Green Cover photo © yavdat/iStockphoto

July/August 2021, Vol. 51 No. 4 - Digital Magazine

6	The evolution of our practices Deborah Chang
8	It’s been a while Sharon J. Arkin
10	Clearing hurdles: Preparing for common issues in “dangerous condition” cases Tyler C. Vanderpool
16	Discovery in a dangerous condition case Mary Alexander
24	The death of a bicyclist on a dangerous roadway John M. Feder and Mandissa Logan
32	Expert witnesses in insurance litigation: Using them for both coverage and bad faith issues Guy O. Kornblum and Bradley A. Levin
40	Children deserve Section 230 protections Christa Ramey
44	Legal tech and ethics Robert Simon and Pratik Shah
48	Recent Cases Daniel S. Robinson
52	News What does California reopening mean for the courts? – Saveena Takhar and Nancy Drabble Town Hall with Assemblymember Mark Stone – Kathy Vu Scholarships Awarded at San Mateo County Law Day – William A. Bauld SMCTLA Masters Seminar – Using technology to tell your story at trial – Claire Choo Palm Springs Virtual Seminar: A very special event, indeed – Megan Demshki and Cynthia A. Craig Diversity Committee Report – Cristina Garcia Women’s Caucus works for meaningful change – Christa Ramey New Lawyers Division Report – Jonathan Bakhsheshian Membership Update – Liz Teves Volunteer Spotlight: Laura Sedrish – Ji-In Lee Houck AAJ Washington Update – Linda A. Lipsen Amicus Curiae Update – Kevin K. Green Cover photo © eyecrave / iStockphoto.com

September/October 2021, Vol. 51 No. 5 - Digital Magazine

6	It’s time to get dressed and get out of the house Deborah Chang
10	Several chapters in your lien practice guide Scott H.Z. Sumner
14	Liens 101: Developing a comprehensive approach to handling liens in personal injury cases B. James Pantone
26	Preventing the tortfeasor from purchasing and profiting from the plaintiff’s Civil Code § 3045 hospital lien Donald M. de Camara and Daniel E. Wilcoxen
30	A primer on handling Hospital Lien Act / Civil Code Section 3045 liens Scott Sumner and John Rice
36	ERISA: What a pain … Lawrence M. Knapp
40	An introduction to Medicare reimbursement Eric Mendelson
46	Federal lien rights: Complications on your complications John Rice
50	New U.S. Supreme Court lien case granted review Daniel E. Wilcoxen and Donald M. de Camara
54	No Surprise – Federal legislation is again changing the lien landscape in personal injury cases John Rice and Eric Mendelson
58	Recent Cases Daniel S. Robinson
60	CAOC 2021 Award Finalists J.G. Preston
68	News Legislative Report 2021 - Nancy Peverini Diversity Committee Report - Cristina Garcia Our November conference will be one to remember - Christa Ramey New Lawyer Division Report - Jayme Simpson Membership Update - Liz Teves AAJ Washington Update - Linda A. Lipsen Volunteer Spotlight: David Angeloff - Ji-In Lee Houck Amicus Curiae Update - Kevin K. Green Cover photo © Wavebreakmedia / iStockphoto.com

November/December 2021, Vol. 51 No. 6 - Digital Magazine

6	Passing the torch Deborah Chang
8	Who we are Craig Peters
10	Unsung heroes Sharon J. Arkin
12	Components for successful mass actions Christopher L. Casillas
16	A new frontier: Consumer class actions after Ramirez Anthony Chester
24	Surviving and thriving under Sanchez: A how-to guide for first-time trial attorneys Bethany M. Hill
30	2021 Mass Torts Update Daniel S. Robinson
40	Snap Removal: What is it, how defendants are using it, and tips to combat it Wyatt Vespermann
44	Settlement solutions for minors and incapacitated adults Patrick Farber, Will E. Lindahl, and Enrique Sierra
46	Pre-litigation discovery: Populating the claim file – Part I Charles M. Miller
54	Recent Cases Daniel S. Robinson
56	News and Notes Fall Legislative and Initiative Update – Nancy Peverini Diversity Committee Report – Cristina Garcia New Lawyer Division Report – Jayme Simpson Membership Update – Liz Teves Women’s Caucus made a big difference in 2021 – Christa Ramey Volunteer Spotlight: Denisse Gastélum – Ji-In Lee Houck AAJ Washington Update – Linda A. Lipsen Amicus Curiae Update – Kevin K. Green Cover photo © ipopba / iStockphoto.com

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