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January/February 2022, Vol. 52 No. 1 - Digital Magazine

6	We’re under attack – again – and need everyone to help Craig M. Peters
8	Insuring your knowledge Sharon J. Arkin
10	Pre-litigation discovery: Populating the claim file – Part II Charles M. Miller
18	Tips for Handling an HMO Bad Faith Case Rob Gianelli and Adrian Barrio
24	The Duty to Settle – Analysis after Pinto Ricardo Echeverria
30	5 Tips for Plaintiff Attorneys to Move Their Case Towards a Quicker Resolution Robert Glassman and Jonathan Davidi
34	Technology and the practice of law Reza Torkzadeh and Allen P. Wilkinson
38	Ownership, control and trivial defects in pedestrian sidewalk cases Sarah Havens
42	Products liability – Friends and foes in establishing a design defect claim Sahar Malek
46	Recent Cases Daniel S. Robinson
48	CAOC’s priorities in 2022 Nancy Peverini
52	CAOC 2021 Awards J.G. Preston
54	2021 Convention Report J.G. Preston
62	News and Notes Hawaii Seminar Report: Gathering in the Spirit of Aloha - Casey Johnson CAOIE Holiday Party - Megan Demshki Women’s Caucus Report - Laura Sedrish New Lawyers Division Report - Matthew Freeman Diversity Committee Update – 2022 - Jason Argos Membership Update - Liz Teves Volunteer Spotlight: Mari Bandoma Callado - Ji-In Lee Houck AAJ Washington Update - Linda A. Lipsen Amicus Curiae Update - Kevin K. Green Cover photo © alexsl/iStockphoto.com

March/April 2022, Vol. 52 No. 2 - Digital Magazine

6	A more perfect union Craig Peters
10	Vindication – at last! Sharon J. Arkin
12	Trial practice – from start to finish Guy O. Kornblum
14	Tips for drafting discovery motions Steven Schuetze
20	Dealing with the know nothing PMQ Elizabeth A. Hernandez
24	Voir dire: Where you can win – or lose – your case Lawrence Knapp
28	Persuasion science for trial lawyers John P. Blumberg
34	Appellate Traps: You can fall victim to them — or use them to your advantage Norman Pine and Scott Tillett
40	Protecting the brain injury survivor from unscrupulous defense neuropsychologist testing Thomas Cecil
46	Uninsured motorist arbitration: Get determination of the total damages Albert Abkarian
48	Resolving the case of the underperforming solar asset Joshua Weiner
50	Recent Cases Daniel S. Robinson
54	News and Notes Insurance reform is CAOC legislative priority for 2022 – Nancy Peverini Another attempt to modify policy limit demands – Saveena Takhar Farewell to a dear friend – John Feder Tort & Trial Seminar – Anne Kepner Bigger, better, together: None of us is stronger than all of us – Laura Sedrish Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee Report – Jason Argos New Lawyers Division Report – Matthew Freeman Membership Update – Liz Teves Volunteer Spotlight: Loren Schwartz – Ji-In Houck AAJ Washington Update – Linda A. Lipsen Amicus Curiae Update – Kevin K. Green Cover photo © gorodenkoff/iStockphoto

May/June 2022, Vol. 52 No. 3 - Digital Magazine

6	A historic deal for victims of medical harm Craig M. Peters
8	Elder abuse in the time of Covid Jennifer Fiore
10	Preparing the pandemic-era nursing home case for trial Anne Marie Murphy
14	Obtaining Health & Safety Code § 1430 injunctive relief Jennifer Fiore
18	The PREP Act: No protection for nursing home operators Sharon J. Arkin
22	Choosing the right client in an elder abuse death case Casey R. Johnson
26	Behind the curtain in California’s six-bed residential care facilities for the elderly Karman Guadagni
32	The senior swindlers: Identifying financial elder abuse scams and holding financial institutions liable Kirsten M. Fish and Deena Zacharin
38	Senior care is big business: Multi-chain nursing home enterprises Wendy York
40	Billionaires Kim Valentine
44	California’s former testimony hearsay exception after Berroteran Stephanie M. Taft
48	Thoughts about direct examination: Winning ways to achieve successful proof of your client’s case Guy O. Kornblum
52	Recent Cases Daniel S. Robinson
53	News and Notes CAOC works to get to know candidates – and vice versa – Mark Wirth CAOC Legislative Report – Nancy Peverini New Lawyers Division update – Matthew Freeman Women’s Caucus Update – Laura Sedrish Diversity Equity & Inclusion Update – Jason Argos Donald L. Galine Sonoma Seminar Report – Anne Marie Murphy Kaiser Seminar – Michael A. Kelly CAOIE Judges Night – Kristin Hobbs Membership Update – Liz Teves AAJ Washington Update – Linda A. Lipsen Volunteer Spotlight: Curtis Legal Group – Ji-In Houck Amicus Curiae Update – Kevin K. Green Cover photo © bialasiewicz/123RF.com

July/August 2022, Vol. 52 No. 4 - Digital Magazine

6	A good investment Craig Peters
8	Everything we do is about civil rights Anne Marie Murphy
10	Charles Bonner interview: Tip of the Arrow Anne Marie Murphy
20	In filing civil rights cases, fighting the fight matters more than courtroom victories Joseph W. Cotchett
26	Using the Bane Act to address police misconduct Julia Yoo
30	Civil rights in post-secondary institutions on the 50th anniversary of Title IX Shounak Dharap and Tamarah Prevost
34	How the new changes to MICRA will impact malpractice litigation Bruce M. Brusavich
42	Direct Negotiations Guy O. Kornblum
44	The law and closing argument Thomas J. Brandi
52	Recent Cases Daniel S. Robinson
54	News Legislative progress in key CAOC legislation – Nancy Peverini CAOC Justice Day 2022 – Mark Wirth Palm Springs Seminar – Megan Demshki SMCTLA Law Day – William A. Bauld New Lawyers Division Update – Matthew Freeman Bigger, Better, Together: None of Us Is Stronger Than All of Us – Laura Sedrish Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee Update – Jason N. Argos Membership Update – Liz Teves AAJ Washington Update – Linda A. Lipsen Amicus Curiae Update – Kevin K. Green Cover photo © ammentorp/123RF.com

September/October 2022, Vol. 52 No. 5 - Digital Magazine

6	What a year for CAOC — but the fight is not over Craig Peters
8	We have to pay attention to the threat to American democracy Jeremy Pasternak
10	Why we rejected millions for racial harassment Larry Organ and Bernard Alexander
16	How to get the defendant’s attention before trial in disability discrimination cases Daren H. Lipinsky
22	AB 5 and the house of cards Renee Amador
28	Family responsibilities discrimination: Why we need legislation to replace a patchwork of incomplete protections Ramit Mizrahi and Mariko Yoshihara
34	Viking’s unanswered questions Ari J. Stiller
38	Dealing with evidentiary issues at trial Guy O. Kornblum
40	Modern nighttime visibility analysis and how it has revolutionized courtroom demonstrations Jason Fries and Sean Daly
44	Getting the jury you want: Voir dire in dangerous condition of public roadway cases Mary Alexander
48	Recent cases Daniel S. Robinson
54	CAOC 2022 Award Finalists J.G. Preston
50	News and Notes Looking back at the 2022 legislative session — and looking ahead – Nancy Peverini and Saveena Takhar California law will immediately ban State Bar pursuit of corporate practice of law – Nancy Drabble and Saveena Takhar Have you seen CAOC’s new look? – J.G. Preston President’s Club BBQ CAOC PAC Night in San Francisco New Lawyers Division Update – Matthew Freeman Bigger, better, together: None of us is stronger than all of us – Laura Sedrish Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee Update – Jason N. Argos Membership Update – Liz Teves Volunteer Spotlight: Jason Argos – Ji-In Houck AAJ Washington Update – Linda A. Lipsen Amicus Curiae Update – Kevin K. Green Cover photo © FG Trade / iStockphoto.com

November/December 2022, Vol. 52 No. 6 - Digital Magazine

6	A year like no other Craig Peters
8	We will continue to make a difference Gregory Rizio
10	Keep standing up Jennifer Fiore
12	Human trafficking: Path to liability Micha Star Liberty
18	Abuse of power: The historical evolution of institutional sexual assault from a litigation perspective Mike Arias, Sahar Malek, Assal Badrkhani, and Madeline Heyman
26	AB 218 opens the window for thousands of Catholic childhood sexual assault victims Rick Simons and Suizi Lin
30	The Lawndale case: Proving constructive notice in sexual abuse cases Natalie Weatherford
34	Federal advances in the law to protect victims of sexual assault and harassment Melissa Montenegro
36	Expert witnesses– Yours and theirs! Guy O. Kornblum
38	Why the changes in the MICRA law will allow greater access to attorneys Bruce G. Fagel, MD, JD
42	Punitive damages in personal injury litigation Reza Torkzadeh and Allen P. Wilkinson
46	Recent cases Daniel S. Robinson
52	News CAOC 2021/2022 Legislative Session Summary – Nancy Peverini Grassroots report – Mark Wirth CAOIE Top Golf Event – Kristin Hobbs SMCTLA Happy Hour – Jessica Dayton SMCTLA Master Seminar Recap – Constantine Tsagaris SMCTLA Judges Night – Constantine Tsagaris New Lawyers Division Update – Matthew Freeman Women’s Caucus Update – Laura Sedrish Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee Update – Jason N. Argos Membership Update – Liz Teves Volunteer Spotlight: Reza Torkzadeh – Puneet Toor AAJ Washington Update – Linda A. Lipsen Cover photo © iweta0077/iStockphoto.com

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