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CAOC Forum Magazine - 2024 Article Index
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2024 - Vol. 54 No. 1 - Digital Magazine
6 Connections and Equanimity
Kathryn Stebner
8 The Unique Value of Class Actions and Mass Tort Claims
Abbas Kazerounian
10 Fundamentals of Class Representatives in Class Actions
Abbas Kazerounian
14 The Key to Understanding Standing in Consumer Class Actions Post Transunion LLC v. Ramirez
Pamela E. Prescott
20 Congratulations – Your Class Action Has Made It to Trial. Now Bring It Home
Tim Blood
24 Class Action Attorney’s Fee Awards: A Nation-Wide Survey of the Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals
Steve Pearl
32 The Basics of Antitrust
Adrian Buonanoce
36 Navigating Mass Arbitrations and Enforcing Employer Accountability
Deborah S. Dixon, Gerissa S. Conforti, and Tarina Mand
40 The Ethics of Witness Preparation: Does ABA Formal Opinion 508 Change the Dynamics and Rules of Witness Preparation?
Guy O. Kornblum
44 An Opposing Expert’s Personal Practices Are Always Relevant and Should Be Admissible in Your Medical Malpractice Case
Benjamin Ikuta
48 Catastrophic Medical Malpractice Cases: Maximizing economic damages at trial
Bruce G. Fagel, MD, JD
52 Recent Cases
Daniel S. Robinson
54 CAOC 2023 Awards
J.G. Preston
56 2023 Convention Report
J.G. Preston
Kathryn Stebner
8 The Unique Value of Class Actions and Mass Tort Claims
Abbas Kazerounian
10 Fundamentals of Class Representatives in Class Actions
Abbas Kazerounian
14 The Key to Understanding Standing in Consumer Class Actions Post Transunion LLC v. Ramirez
Pamela E. Prescott
20 Congratulations – Your Class Action Has Made It to Trial. Now Bring It Home
Tim Blood
24 Class Action Attorney’s Fee Awards: A Nation-Wide Survey of the Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals
Steve Pearl
32 The Basics of Antitrust
Adrian Buonanoce
36 Navigating Mass Arbitrations and Enforcing Employer Accountability
Deborah S. Dixon, Gerissa S. Conforti, and Tarina Mand
40 The Ethics of Witness Preparation: Does ABA Formal Opinion 508 Change the Dynamics and Rules of Witness Preparation?
Guy O. Kornblum
44 An Opposing Expert’s Personal Practices Are Always Relevant and Should Be Admissible in Your Medical Malpractice Case
Benjamin Ikuta
48 Catastrophic Medical Malpractice Cases: Maximizing economic damages at trial
Bruce G. Fagel, MD, JD
52 Recent Cases
Daniel S. Robinson
54 CAOC 2023 Awards
J.G. Preston
56 2023 Convention Report
J.G. Preston
News and Notes
64 Hawaii Seminar Report: The Resilience of Maui – Casey Johnson
66 CAOIE Holiday Party – Jean-Simon Serrano
66 CVTLA Seminar Report
68 New Discovery Disclosures January 1 (SB 235) – Saveena Takhar
70 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee Report – Vanessa C. Deniston
72 New Lawyers Division Report – Cristina Garcia
73 Women’s Caucus Report – Cristina Garcia
75 Membership Update – Liz Teves
78 Volunteer Spotlight – The NLD Annual Public Service Event at the CAOC Convention: Compassion and Care Towards the Unhoused – Puneet Toor
80 AAJ WAshington Update – Linda Lipsen
82 Amicus Curiae Update – Kevin K. Green
64 Hawaii Seminar Report: The Resilience of Maui – Casey Johnson
66 CAOIE Holiday Party – Jean-Simon Serrano
66 CVTLA Seminar Report
68 New Discovery Disclosures January 1 (SB 235) – Saveena Takhar
70 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee Report – Vanessa C. Deniston
72 New Lawyers Division Report – Cristina Garcia
73 Women’s Caucus Report – Cristina Garcia
75 Membership Update – Liz Teves
78 Volunteer Spotlight – The NLD Annual Public Service Event at the CAOC Convention: Compassion and Care Towards the Unhoused – Puneet Toor
80 AAJ WAshington Update – Linda Lipsen
82 Amicus Curiae Update – Kevin K. Green
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MARCH/APRIL 2024 - Vol. 54 No. 2 - Digital Magazine
6 “With truth and honesty, that’s what we need to hold on”
Kathryn Stebner
8 Governmental immunity – a protection extended too far
Sharon J. Arkin
10 Fault Allocation in Dangerous Condition of Public Property Cases Also Involving a Private Entity/Person Defendant – Motion for Summary Judgment Implications
Scott Sumner and Andrew Oberst
14 Outside the Box: Public Records Requests and Other Creative Ways to Budget Your Evidence
Assal Badrkhani
18 No Diving! Be wary of cases involving diving accidents that occur on public land
Reid Ehrlich
26 Bullying in the Digital Age: Legal Implications and Preventative Measures in 2024
Christa Ramey
30 Case Selection, Evaluation and Beyond: Should You Take the Case?
Guy O. Kornblum
34 Hurry Up and Slow Down: Avoiding Errors in Judgment
Ernie Long
42 Effective use of CCP Section 998 demands in non-economic damages medical malpractice cases
Bruce G Fagel, MD, JD
44 Recent Cases
Daniel S. Robinson
News and Notes
48 What’s New in Tort & Trial – Another great collaboration with TLAs from across the state – Anne Kepner
50 Is “YIKES” a legal term? CAOC opposes new proposal to limit non-economic damages and other terrible legislation! – Nancy Peverini
52 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee Report – Vanessa C. Deniston
53 Women’s Caucus Report – Cristina Garcia
54 New Lawyers Division Report – Brenda Wong
57 Membership Update – Liz Teves
60 AAJ Washington Update – Linda Lipsen
Kathryn Stebner
8 Governmental immunity – a protection extended too far
Sharon J. Arkin
10 Fault Allocation in Dangerous Condition of Public Property Cases Also Involving a Private Entity/Person Defendant – Motion for Summary Judgment Implications
Scott Sumner and Andrew Oberst
14 Outside the Box: Public Records Requests and Other Creative Ways to Budget Your Evidence
Assal Badrkhani
18 No Diving! Be wary of cases involving diving accidents that occur on public land
Reid Ehrlich
26 Bullying in the Digital Age: Legal Implications and Preventative Measures in 2024
Christa Ramey
30 Case Selection, Evaluation and Beyond: Should You Take the Case?
Guy O. Kornblum
34 Hurry Up and Slow Down: Avoiding Errors in Judgment
Ernie Long
42 Effective use of CCP Section 998 demands in non-economic damages medical malpractice cases
Bruce G Fagel, MD, JD
44 Recent Cases
Daniel S. Robinson
News and Notes
48 What’s New in Tort & Trial – Another great collaboration with TLAs from across the state – Anne Kepner
50 Is “YIKES” a legal term? CAOC opposes new proposal to limit non-economic damages and other terrible legislation! – Nancy Peverini
52 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee Report – Vanessa C. Deniston
53 Women’s Caucus Report – Cristina Garcia
54 New Lawyers Division Report – Brenda Wong
57 Membership Update – Liz Teves
60 AAJ Washington Update – Linda Lipsen
Cover photo © Ricks Moulton / iStockphoto.com
MAY/JUNE 2024 - Vol. 54 No. 3 - Digital Magazine
6 The (Not-So) Secret Sauce of CAOC
Kathryn Stebner
10 Let’s Chat
Sharon J. Arkin
12 Artificial Intelligence: A Powerful Litigation Tool
Robert Jarchi
14 Ethics & AI
Casey R. Johnson
18 AI: What It Can Do for Your Law Firm (And What It Can’t)
Rob Marcereau and Benjamin Ikuta
22 ChatGPT for Lawyers: How to Write Better Prompts
Lauren Erdelyi
24 The Reality of AI: An Overview of Federal Legislation
Gia Jung
30 Arbitration, Court or Jury Trial?
Guy O. Kornblum
32 Structuring Strategies Beyond Fees
Patrick Farber and Patrick McNulty
34 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO): The Mysterious Hammer
James G. Perry and Brian Shapiro
44 Unveiling Pretexting: A Legitimate Art of Information Gathering
Lindon Lilly
46 Recent Cases
Daniel S. Robinson
News and Notes
50 Medi-Cal Lien Relief – Saveena Takhar
50 CAOC Protects Your Clients and Your Practice – Casey Johnson
52 Donald L. Galine Sonoma Seminar Report – Anne Marie Murphy
54 CAOIE Judges Night – Justin H. King
55 Book Review: “Conspiracy Ignited” by Raymond Paul Johnson – Reviewed by Sharon Arkin
55 CAOC Education Discounts – Casey Johnson
56 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee Report – Michael Bracamontes
57 Women’s Caucus Report – Cristina Garcia
58 New Lawyers Division Report – Tatevik Gasparyan
61 Membership Update – Liz Teves
64 AAJ Washington Update – Linda Lipsen
66 Amicus Curiae Update – Kevin K. Green
Cover photo © Adrian Vidal / iStockphoto, modified by AI
Kathryn Stebner
10 Let’s Chat
Sharon J. Arkin
12 Artificial Intelligence: A Powerful Litigation Tool
Robert Jarchi
14 Ethics & AI
Casey R. Johnson
18 AI: What It Can Do for Your Law Firm (And What It Can’t)
Rob Marcereau and Benjamin Ikuta
22 ChatGPT for Lawyers: How to Write Better Prompts
Lauren Erdelyi
24 The Reality of AI: An Overview of Federal Legislation
Gia Jung
30 Arbitration, Court or Jury Trial?
Guy O. Kornblum
32 Structuring Strategies Beyond Fees
Patrick Farber and Patrick McNulty
34 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO): The Mysterious Hammer
James G. Perry and Brian Shapiro
44 Unveiling Pretexting: A Legitimate Art of Information Gathering
Lindon Lilly
46 Recent Cases
Daniel S. Robinson
News and Notes
50 Medi-Cal Lien Relief – Saveena Takhar
50 CAOC Protects Your Clients and Your Practice – Casey Johnson
52 Donald L. Galine Sonoma Seminar Report – Anne Marie Murphy
54 CAOIE Judges Night – Justin H. King
55 Book Review: “Conspiracy Ignited” by Raymond Paul Johnson – Reviewed by Sharon Arkin
55 CAOC Education Discounts – Casey Johnson
56 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee Report – Michael Bracamontes
57 Women’s Caucus Report – Cristina Garcia
58 New Lawyers Division Report – Tatevik Gasparyan
61 Membership Update – Liz Teves
64 AAJ Washington Update – Linda Lipsen
66 Amicus Curiae Update – Kevin K. Green
Cover photo © Adrian Vidal / iStockphoto, modified by AI
JULY/AUGUST 2024 - Vol. 54 No. 4 - Digital Magazine
6 The Power of Fear
By Kathryn Stebner
8 Speaking Out
By Sharon J. Arkin
10 Landmines in Childhood Sexual Assault Litigation
By Lauren Cerri and Jeffry Lochner
16 Protecting Your Client in Sexual Abuse Cases
By Louanne Masry
24 The Digital Threat to Children: A Practitioner’s Perspective
By Micha Star Liberty
30 The Gift That No One Wants: Understanding the constitutional “gift clause” challenge to the revival of childhood sexual abuse claims as against public entities
By Holly Boyer
34 Marsy’s Law: Coordinating Civil and Criminal Actions in Sexual Abuse Cases
By Courtney Thom
36 Love at First Listen: The Art of Listening
By Guy O. Kornblum
38 When Worlds Collide: Civil Case While Criminal Case Is Pending
By Reza Torkzadeh and Allen P. Wilkinson
42 Maxing Out Medical Malpractice Results by Understanding Collateral Source Rules (This Sounds Boring, But Pay Attention!!)
By Richard A. Cohn
50 Recent Cases
By Daniel S. Robinson
News and Notes
54 900 words? Too few to explain what is happening in Sacramento – Nancy Peverini
55 Did you know about CAOC’s political prowess? – Casey Johnson
56 Palm Springs Seminar – Megan Demshki
60 A Beloved Sacramento Tradition – CAOC Justice Day – Samantha Farmer-Helton
64 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee Report – Vanessa C. Deniston
68 New Lawyers Division Report – Felipe Garcia
70 Women’s Caucus Report – Cristina Garcia
73 Membership Update – Liz Teves
76 AAJ Washington Update – Linda Lipsen
77 Lori Andrus Sworn In as New President of AAJ
78 Volunteer Spotlight: SMCTLA supports Samaritan House with donations and service – Jessica Dayton
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024 - Vol. 54 No. 5 - Digital Magazine
6 Seeing Through a New (and Younger) Lens
By Kathryn Stebner
8 Love Like Gus
By Sharon J. Arkin
10 Overcoming Trivial Defect on Sidewalk Cases
By Casey Hultin
14 Litigating Concealed Dangerous Condition Cases: Exception to Privette
By Teresa Johnson
18 Overcoming Third-Party Criminal Conduct – Establishing a Duty to Protect Others Against the Criminal Acts of Third Parties
By Marina R. Pacheco
22 An Attorney’s Guide to Complying with the Government Claims Act: How to Present a Timely and Proper Government Claim to a Public Entity
By Denisse O. Gastélum
28 Liability of Government Entities Under Government Code Section 815.6: Dodging Government Immunities
By Megan G. Demshki
36 Presentations Before the Court or Tribunal
By Guy O. Kornblum
38 Are PTSD Damages Always Excludable?
By Robert W. Wood
42 Recent Cases
By Daniel S. Robinson
46 CAOC 2024 Award Finalists
By J.G. Preston
News and Notes
52 Legislative Update – Nancy Peverini
56 CAOIE Summer Family BBQ – Kenny S. Ramirez
58 New Lawyers Division Report – Tatevik Vicki Gasparyan
60 Women’s Caucus Report – Cristina Garcia
62 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee Report – Vanessa C. Deniston
65 Membership Update – Liz Teves
65 Did you know how you can benefit from CAOC’s list servers? – Casey Johnson
68 AAJ Washington Update – Linda Lipsen
69 Did you know CAOC has a Legal Staff Support Group? – Casey Johnson
70 Amicus Curiae Update – Kevin K. Green
Cover photo © SBSArtDept/iStockphoto
By Kathryn Stebner
8 Love Like Gus
By Sharon J. Arkin
10 Overcoming Trivial Defect on Sidewalk Cases
By Casey Hultin
14 Litigating Concealed Dangerous Condition Cases: Exception to Privette
By Teresa Johnson
18 Overcoming Third-Party Criminal Conduct – Establishing a Duty to Protect Others Against the Criminal Acts of Third Parties
By Marina R. Pacheco
22 An Attorney’s Guide to Complying with the Government Claims Act: How to Present a Timely and Proper Government Claim to a Public Entity
By Denisse O. Gastélum
28 Liability of Government Entities Under Government Code Section 815.6: Dodging Government Immunities
By Megan G. Demshki
36 Presentations Before the Court or Tribunal
By Guy O. Kornblum
38 Are PTSD Damages Always Excludable?
By Robert W. Wood
42 Recent Cases
By Daniel S. Robinson
46 CAOC 2024 Award Finalists
By J.G. Preston
News and Notes
52 Legislative Update – Nancy Peverini
56 CAOIE Summer Family BBQ – Kenny S. Ramirez
58 New Lawyers Division Report – Tatevik Vicki Gasparyan
60 Women’s Caucus Report – Cristina Garcia
62 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee Report – Vanessa C. Deniston
65 Membership Update – Liz Teves
65 Did you know how you can benefit from CAOC’s list servers? – Casey Johnson
68 AAJ Washington Update – Linda Lipsen
69 Did you know CAOC has a Legal Staff Support Group? – Casey Johnson
70 Amicus Curiae Update – Kevin K. Green
Cover photo © SBSArtDept/iStockphoto
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024 - Vol. 54 No. 6 - Digital Magazine
6 In the Midnight Hour
By Kathryn Stebner
8 Knowing What You Are Fighting For
By Geoffrey S. Wells
10 Thoughts on Growing Old
By Sharon J. Arkin
12 Trauma Informed Lawyering in Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Cases
By F. Edie Mermelstein
18 Elder Financial Abuse Restraining Orders – How to Prevent Further Financial Abuse
By Katie McBain
22 Establishing Corporate Liability in Elder Abuse Litigation
By Ed Dudensing
34 Using the Elder Abuse Act in Cases Against Behavioral Health Facilities
By Karman Guadagni
38 Motions in Limine – Short or Long?
By Guy O. Kornblum
40 Ninth Circuit Ruling on Expert Witness Fees: A Game-Changer for California Consumer Attorneys
By Matthew Bourhis
42 When Are Stepchildren Entitled to Wrongful Death Damages?
By Ralph Jacobson
44 Recent Cases
By Daniel S. Robinson
News and Notes
48 CAOC Legislative Summary 2023-2024 – Nancy Peverini
52 CAOIE Top Golf Social Event – Brian Shapiro
53 CAOIE’S Hybrid MCLE Seminar – Matt Shapiro
54 Class Action Seminar – Katie Pebler
56 New Lawyers Division Report – Cristina Garcia
58 Women’s Caucus Report – Cristina Garcia
60 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee Report – Michael Bracamontes
63 Membership Update – Liz Teves
66 AAJ Washington Update – Linda Lipsen
68 Did you know CAOC members have networking opportunities galore? – Casey Johnson
By Kathryn Stebner
8 Knowing What You Are Fighting For
By Geoffrey S. Wells
10 Thoughts on Growing Old
By Sharon J. Arkin
12 Trauma Informed Lawyering in Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Cases
By F. Edie Mermelstein
18 Elder Financial Abuse Restraining Orders – How to Prevent Further Financial Abuse
By Katie McBain
22 Establishing Corporate Liability in Elder Abuse Litigation
By Ed Dudensing
34 Using the Elder Abuse Act in Cases Against Behavioral Health Facilities
By Karman Guadagni
38 Motions in Limine – Short or Long?
By Guy O. Kornblum
40 Ninth Circuit Ruling on Expert Witness Fees: A Game-Changer for California Consumer Attorneys
By Matthew Bourhis
42 When Are Stepchildren Entitled to Wrongful Death Damages?
By Ralph Jacobson
44 Recent Cases
By Daniel S. Robinson
News and Notes
48 CAOC Legislative Summary 2023-2024 – Nancy Peverini
52 CAOIE Top Golf Social Event – Brian Shapiro
53 CAOIE’S Hybrid MCLE Seminar – Matt Shapiro
54 Class Action Seminar – Katie Pebler
56 New Lawyers Division Report – Cristina Garcia
58 Women’s Caucus Report – Cristina Garcia
60 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee Report – Michael Bracamontes
63 Membership Update – Liz Teves
66 AAJ Washington Update – Linda Lipsen
68 Did you know CAOC members have networking opportunities galore? – Casey Johnson
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