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Historic police reform and civil rights bill passes state Senate (5/26/2021)
Court finds online marketplace responsible for dangerous products (5/3/2021)
Senate passes CAOC bill to stop "death discounts" (4/29/2021)
Bill to decertify officers for serious misconduct (SB 2) advances (4/28/2021)
CAOC backs bill that would restore rights to damages (3/8/2021)
Online marketplace regulation (AB 1182) levels playing field (2/18/2021)
Dale Galipo named CAOC's 2020 Consumer Attorney of the Year. (11/21/2020)
Congratulations to Joe Biden and California's own Kamala Harris for historic election victory. (11/7/2020)
CAOC applauds nomination of state's first gay Supreme Court justice. (10/5/2020)
Newsom gives UCLA sexual assault survivors a shot at justice. (9/30/2020)
Governor OKs bill allowing attorneys to sign settlements with client OK. (9/30/2020)
Statement on passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. (9/18/2020)
Governor signs CAOC-backed bill addressing pandemic case backlog by enshrining e-service, remote depos. (9/18/2020)
CAOC decries prison guard union's political attack on Reggie Jones-Sawyer, other lawmakers. (9/17/2020)
Newsom signs bill giving legal guardians a right to file wrongful death lawsuits. (9/10/2020)
Bill to cement use of e-service and remote video depos goes to governor. (9/1/2020)
Dismay over rebuff of police injustice bill. (9/1/2020)
UCLA sexual assault survivors bill goes to Gov. Newsom. (8/30/2020)
CAOC-backed guardian rights, civil settlement streamlining bills go to governor. (8/30/2020)
Senate gives UCLA sexual assault survivors their day in court. (8/28/2020)
Finalists for CAOC's top awards are announced. (8/27/2020)
CAOC-backed bill promoting better police accountability approved by Assembly panel. (8/26/2020)
Senate panel says yes to treating web retailers like the corner store. (8/18/2020)
Measure to tame the Wild West of e-scooters and micro-mobility industry is approved. (8/18/2020)
Senate Judiciary OKs bill to skirt statute of limitations to hold UCLA and OB-GYN accountable in civil court. (8/13/2020)
Bill to ease covid courts backlog advances. (8/12/2020)
CAOC backs bill to tame police civil rights abuses. (6/30/2020)
Senate approves bill to ease COVID-19 courts backlog. (6/15/2020)
Assembly OKs Amazon liability fairness bill to protect consumers. (6/11/2020)
Statement on killing of George Floyd and call to end perpetual police violence. (6-2-2020)
CAOC-backed bill addresses the changing nature of the American family. (5-27-2020)
Bill expands use of web to ease pandemic-caused backlog of cases. (5-22-2020)
Trial courts hit hard by budget cuts. (5-14-2020)
Bill OK'ed to hold Amazon and other online marketplaces accountable for selling dangerous products. (5/11/2020)
Courts can't absorb new budget cuts amid COVID-19. (5/7/2020)
CAOC wins expansion of e-service during health crisis. (4/17/2020)
Judicial Council takes CAOC-backed actions to ensure access to civil justice. (4/6/2020)
Governor enacts CAOC-backed emergency order to protect civil justice during COVID-19 shutdowns. (3/27/2020)
Emergency action is needed to ensure access to justice during coronavirus crisis. (3/24/2020)
COVID-19 pandemic prompts CAOC to cancel three upcoming events. (3/17/2020)
New web page on coronavirus-related court closings in California counties created by CAOC. (3/16/2020)
CAOC-backed bill introduced to update minimum auto insurance requirements. (2/21/2020)
Lead paint case wins CAOC's top award. (11/16/2019)
CAOC-backed bill to prevent abuse of arbitration signed into law. (10/13/2019)
Newsom signs child assault sexual survivor bill. (10/13/2019)
Workplace arbitration bill get Newsom's signature. (10/10/2019)
#MeToo law gives molestation victims better shot at justice. (10/10/2019)
Newsom signs bill ensuring justice for Tyndall-USC survivors. (10/2/2019)
CAOC statement on proposed MICRA initiative. (9/26/2019)
Child sexual assault bill wins final approval, goes to governor. (9/14/2019)
Bill to curb forced arbitration delays goes to governor. (9/11/2019) (pdf)
Two CAOC-backed #MeToo bills go to Gov. Newsom. (9/9/2019) (pdf)
Workplace forced arbitration measure goes to the governor. (9/5/2019) (pdf)
Senate approves bill paving path to justice for Tyndall survivors. (9/4/2019) (pdf)
#MeToo-inspired legislation wins state Senate approval. (9/4/2019) (pdf)
Governor inks bill to limit depos of dying asbestos victims. (8/30/2019) (pdf)
Newsom signs civil justice efficiencies bill. (8/30/2019) (pdf)
Senate Appropriations sends three CAOC-backed #MeToo bills onward to final votes. (8/30/2019) (pdf)
Asbestos victim protections goes to the governor's desk. (8/15/2019) (pdf)
CAOC's annual award finalists announced. (8/14/2019) (pdf)
Bill to protect asbestos victims from marathon depos one step from Newsom. (8/12/2019) (pdf)
Gov. Newsom signs legislation ending bigotry in civil case awards. (7/30/2019) (pdf)
Bill eliminating bigotry in civil cases goes to governor. (7/11/2019) (pdf)
Committee OKs bill to end the force in forced arbitration of workplace disputes. (7/9/2019) (pdf)
#MeToo bill protecting victims of sexual predators wins panel approval. (7/9/2019) (pdf)
Assembly approves bill to ensure bigotry free civil damage awards. (7/1/2019) (pdf)
Gov. Newsom signs bill to ensure elderly aren't abandoned in emergencies. (6/26/2019) (pdf)
Effort to end forced arbitration for workplace sexual misconduct advances. (6/19/2019) (pdf)
Senate panel OKs bill giving USC/Tyndall survivors a shot at justice. (6/18/2019) (pdf)
Legislation to halt gaming of arbitration system goes to Assembly floor. (6/18/2019) (pdf)
Bill goes to governor to ensure elderly aren't abandoned in emergencies. (6/10/2019) (pdf)
Effort to ensure civil awards free of bigotry advances. (6/4/2019) (pdf)
Measure to protect nursing home residents in emergencies advances. (6/4/2019) (pdf)
Bill advances to limit marathon depos of dying asbestos patients. (6/4/2019) (pdf)
Measure to protect nursing home residents in emergencies approved. (6/4/2019) (pdf)
Senate approves Forced Arbitration Accountability Act. (5/28/2019) (pdf)
Assembly approves bill to give sexual harassment victims more time to file claims. (5/23/2019) (pdf)
End to forced arbitration for workplace harassment cases approved by Assembly. (5/22/2019) (pdf)
State Assembly green lights safety bill for rental e-scooters and e-bikes. (5/20/2019) (pdf)
Assembly approves bill to allow justice for USC-Tyndall survivors. (5/9/2019) (pdf)
E-scooter bill headed to Assembly floor. (4/30/2019) (pdf)
Bill advances to help protect users of e-scooters, bikes. (4/23/2019) (pdf)
Bill to allow justice in state court for USC-Tyndall survivors OKed. (4/9/2019) (pdf)
Senate approves bill to protect dying asbestos patients from marathon depos. (4/8/2019) (pdf)
State Senate OKs CAOC-backed bill protecting elderly in emergencies. (4/4/2019) (pdf)
Bill to end marathon depos of asbestos victims advances. (4/2/2019) (pdf)
CAOC-sponsored bill requires caregivers to help the elderly in emergencies. (3/26/2019) (pdf)
Forced arbitration bill for workplace sexual harassment and other labor violations wins panel OK. (3/19/2019) (pdf)
Two CAOC-backed #MeToo bills win approval in first legislative committee test. (3/6/2019) (pdf)
Legislation introduced to give college sexual assault victims a chance for justice. (2/22/2019) (pdf)
Taming the Wild West of e-scooters and e-bikes. (2/22/2019) (pdf)
Bill seeks to protect the elderly during wildfires and other emergencies. (2/19/2019) (pdf)
A good start on courts budget, but more needed. (1/10/2019) (pdf)
#MeToo inspired bill vetoed by Brown is reintroduced. (12/3/2018) (pdf)
2018 CAOC award winners announced in San Francisco. (11/17/2018) (pdf)
CAOC releases 2018 general election voter guide. (10/23/2018) (pdf)
Bills helping victims of sexual assault and harassment vetoed. (9/30/2018) (pdf)
Bill ending secret settlements for sexual misconduct signed. (9/30/2018) (pdf)
Governor signs bill requiring MDs on probation for serious offenses to alert their patients. (9/19/2018) (pdf)
Jerry Brown signs CAOC-backed courts efficiencies bill. (9/10/2018) (pdf)
Gov. Brown gets bill requiring doctors on probation to alert patients. (8/31/2018) (pdf)
Governor to consider bill giving sexual harassment victims more time to file a claim. (8/29/2018) (pdf)
Senate approves CAOC-backed bill to give victims of sexual harassment more time to file a claim. (8/27/2018) (pdf)
Secret settlements ban in sexual harassment cases goes to the governor. (8/24/2018) (pdf)
Assembly approves ban on secret settlements in sexual harassment cases. (8/23/2018) (pdf)
CAOC-backed #MeToo bill heads to the desk of Gov. Jerry Brown. (8/22/2018) (pdf)
2018 CAOC award finalists announced (8/15/2018) (pdf)
Brown signs CAOC-sponsored bill aiding childhood sex abuse victims. (7/20/2018) (pdf)
Key panel OKs bill banning secret settlements for sexual misconduct. (7/3/2018) (pdf)
Gov. Brown signs CAOC-backed data privacy and protection act, nation's strongest. (6/28/2018) (pdf)
CAOC president speaks out against forced separation of migrant children from parents. (6/20/2018) (pdf)
A trio of bills aimed at halting sexual predators advance in Senate. (6/19/2018) (pdf)
Bill advances to require that doctors on probation notify their patients. (6/19/2018) (pdf)
Key panel approves CAOC-sponsored bill to better protect consumer data from Internet thieves. (6/19/2018) (pdf)
USC sexual assault victims on TODAY boost need for SB 1448. (6/14/2018) (pdf)
With a little Consumer Attorney help, Newsom roars to victory. (6/4/2018) (pdf)
CAOC endorses broad slate of candidates for legislative seats. (5/31/2018) (pdf)
Assembly OKs CAOC-backed sexual harassment protections. (5/30/2018) (pdf)
Bill to motivate better data protections approved by state Senate. (5/30/2018) (pdf)
Assembly approves bill extending harassment claim filing deadline. (5/29/2018) (pdf)
Bills to protect against sexual predators, data breaches OKed. (5/25/2018) (pdf)
State Senate votes to end secret settlements for sexual predators. (5/21/2018) (pdf)
Senate approves CAOC-backed bill to save court costs, speed civil justice. (5/7/2018) (pdf)
Bill targeting nondisclosure agreements in sexual harassment cases advances. (5/1/2018) (pdf)
Pro-justice bills to blunt workplace forced arbitration, tame Equifax-sized data breaches pass out of policy committees. (4/24/2018) (pdf)
Three CAOC-backed bills targeting sexual predators clear first legislative test. (4/18/2018) (pdf)
Coalition rallies for lineup of sexual-harassment legislation. (3/13/2018) (pdf)
CAOC-backed anti-harassment push gets Oscar red carpet shoutout. (3/4/2018) (video)
Bill introduced to hasten justice, reduce litigation costs in smaller-dollar cases. (2/6/2018) (pdf)
Two bills supported by CAOC will help hold sex predators accountable. (1/18/2018) (pdf)
CAOC-backed bill would help unmask sexual offenders by preventing secret settlements (1/3/2018) (pdf)
Winners of 2017 CAOC awards announced (11/18/2017) (pdf)
List of available services for victims of Wine Country wildfires (10/19/2017) (pdf)
Brown signs CAOC-backed bill to prevent a Wells Fargo-sized fraud scandal fueled by forced arbitration (10/4/2017) (pdf)
Governor vetoes bill to better protect elderly Californians abused in nursing homes (10/2/2017) (pdf)
Two CAOC-sponsored bills reforming civil procedure signed by Gov. Brown (9/27/2017) (pdf)
Nursing home abuse bill goes to governor (9/13/2017) (pdf)
Bill advances to protect elderly from nursing home abuses (9/6/2017) (pdf)
Legislature sends Wells Fargo forced arbitration bill to governor (9/6/2017) (pdf)
Assembly approves Wells Fargo-inspired bill fighting forced arbitration in fraud cases (9/5/2017) (pdf)
Legislature approves a pair of CAOC-backed bills to improve civil justice (8/31/2017) (pdf)
Finalists for CAOC's two big annual awards announced (8/24/2017) (pdf)
Underscoring need for SB 33, Wells Fargo argues anew for use of forced arbitration to skirt accountability for fraud. (8/23/2017) (pdf)
Brown signs bill to halt intimidation tactics against immigrants in court (7/31/2017) (pdf)
Gov. Brown signs CAOC bill to protect sexually abused kids (7/25/2017) (pdf)
Protections for abused elderly pass key Senate panel (7/18/2017) (pdf)
Bill to fix time limits on voir dire wins unanimous committee approval (7/18/2017) (pdf)
Assembly sends a second CAOC-backed bill to governor (7/17/2017) (pdf)
CAOC applauds new federal financial fraud protections (7/10/2017) (pdf)
Assembly OKs protections for child sex-abuse victims (7/6/2017) (pdf)
Wells Fargo bill wins key OK from Assembly panel (6/27/2017) (pdf)
Assembly Judiciary Committee approves bill to aid asbestos victims (6/20/2017) (pdf)
Two CAOC-sponsored bills clear second house tests (6/13/2017) (pdf)
Assembly approves CAOC-backed protections of elder abuse victims (6/1/2017) (pdf)
Wells Fargo-inspired arbitration bill passes state Senate (5/30/2017) (pdf)
CAOC-sponsored bill protecting child sexual abuse victims approved by Senate (5/22/2017) (pdf)
Senate approves bill to eliminate tight restrictions on jury selection (5/15/2017) (pdf)
State Senate approves CAOC-backed bill to aid dying asbestos victims (5/8/2017) (pdf)
Bill to prevent another Wells Fargo fraud scandal approved (5/2/2017) (pdf)
CAOC opposed to "wrong-way" bill capping Caltrans damages (2/22/2017) (pdf)
Wells Fargo fraud bill heads CAOC legislation package (2/17/2017) (pdf)
CAOC president condemns Trump attacks on judiciary as offensive (2/7/2017) (pdf)
Bill to block Wells Fargo forced arbitration for sham accounts introduced (12/5/2016) (pdf)
Broillet, Carr, Lanzetta, McKibben, Simon, Seck honored at CAOC Awards Dinner (11/12/2016) (pdf)
CAOC-backed candidates win big in 2016 statehouse races (11/9/2016) (pdf)
Brown signs bill to curb Rx epidemic, save lives (9/27/2016) (pdf)
Two CAOC-backed arbitration fairness bills signed (9/25/2016) (pdf)
Seven CAOC-backed bills on Gov. Brown's desk (8/31/2016) (pdf)
Bill protecting abused elders goes to the governor’s desk (8/26/2016) (pdf)
Bill to curb “doctor shopping” clears final big hurdle in 80-0 vote (8/24/2016) (pdf)
Brown OKs bill to ensure fair compensation for immigrants (8/17/2016) (pdf)
Bill to save lives by curbing pain pill epidemic moves on (8/3/2016) (pdf)
Fair immigrant compensation bill goes to the governor’s desk (8/1/2016) (pdf)
CAOC-backed arbitration fairness bill advances to Assembly floor (6/29/2016) (pdf)
Measure ensuring justice for abused elders advances (6/28/2016) (pdf)
Four bills backed by CAOC leap out of legislative committees (6/21/2016) (pdf)
Measure to help curb Rx drug abuse advances in Assembly (6/14/2016) (pdf)
Bill to protect charter bus passengers wins approval (6/13/2016) (pdf)
First half wrap: CAOC scores on consumer protection bills (6/3/2016) (pdf)
Senate approves bills targeting the perils of forced arbitration (5/12/2016) (pdf)
CAOC applauds federal action against injustice of arbitration (5/5/2016) (pdf)
CAOC measure that would protect elders passes Senate (5/2/2016) (pdf)
Bills targeting forced arbitration win big in first legislative hearings (4/26/2016) (pdf)
CAOC-backed service member employment protections advance (4/19/2016) (pdf)
Assembly backs CAOC-sponsored fair immigrant compensation bill (4/7/2016) (pdf)
Measure to provide equal legal treatment to all Californians regardless of immigration status approved by key Assembly panel (3/29/2016) (pdf)
CAOC-backed bill introduced seeking to ensure fair compensation for immigrants (2/17/2016) (pdf)
Consumer Attorney urge U.S. Senate to reject bill protecting companies that kill (1/12/16) (pdf)
CAOC calls AB 465 veto "profoundly disappointing" (10/11/15) (pdf)
CAOC decries Brown veto of disability access bill (10/10/15) (pdf)
Brown signs bill simplifying medical records requests (10/06/15) (pdf)
Brown signs CAOC-backed bill to streamline demurrer process (10/01/15) (pdf)
Governor signs CAOC bills to boost expedited jury trials, fix expert fees disparity (09/28/15) (pdf)
SB 251 to improve access for disabled people goes to governor's desk. (09/11/15) (pdf)
CAOC-sponsored SB 383 will speed up demurrer process, save costs for overburdened courts. (09/08/15) (pdf)
CAOC-sponsored AB 555 will expand use of expedited jury trials, leading to quicker resolution of more small cases and reducing strain on California’s fiscally strapped civil courts (09/01/15) (pdf)
Worker rights bill on forced arbitration headed to desk of Gov. Jerry Brown (08/27/15) (pdf)
CAOC announces finalists for annual awards (08/25/2015) (pdf)
Bill protecting worker rights rolls out of California Senate, overcoming fierce opposition from CalChamber (08/24/15) (pdf)
State senate approved CAOC-sponsored bills to streamline legal process, level the playing field for plaintiffs (08/24/15) (pdf)
In boost to CAOC bill, AMA backs doctor Rx database use (07/29/15) (pdf)
San Diego gathering an insult to Navy vets dying of asbestos (07/21/15) (pdf)
Unanimous, bipartisan support for CAOC-backed disability access bill (07/14/15) (pdf)
Bill protecting worker legal rights advances in key panel (06/10/15) (pdf)
Senate approves CAOC-backed bill boosting disability access (06/03/15) (pdf)
Senate approves CAOC bill to curb Rx drug doctor shopping (05/28/15) (pdf)
Bill defending worker legal rights passes the Assembly (05/14/15) (pdf)
Measure to improve disability access, ease lawsuits advances (05/13/15) (pdf)
Bill to defend California workers’ rights advances (05/06/15) (pdf)
Life-saving measure to stop doctor shopping advances (04/27/15) (pdf)
CAOC-led coalition rebuffs threat to asbestos victims (04/24/15) (pdf)
Seniors, workers and patients on CAOC’s legislative agenda (03/04/15) (pdf)
Driver death rate drops; litigation spurs improvements (01/30/15) (pdf)
Good news for courts in proposed state budget (01/09/15) (pdf)
Jury’s verdict not last word on punitive damages (11/21/14) (pdf)
CAOC vows to continue the fight for patient safety (11/05/14) (pdf)
Scientific American calls for drug testing of physicians (10/14/14) (pdf)
CAOC-backed senior protection bill signed into law by Brown (09/29/14) (pdf)
CAOC announces finalists for 2014 consumer attorney awards (08/13/14) (pdf)
Courts fail to tread water in 2014-15 state budget plan (06/17/14) (pdf)
CAOC bills to protect elderly, stem junk products approved (05/28/14) (pdf)
Governor’s revised budget proposal won’t provide enough to maintain current services, threatening further court cuts and even longer lines, CAOC warns. (05/13/14) (pdf)
CAOC-backed elder protection legislation passes first key test (04/22/14) (pdf)
Our courts protect society, now let’s protect our courts (04/08/14) (pdf)
CAOC hails Chief Justice’s call for boosted court funds (03/17/14) (pdf)
CAOC puts ’14 Capitol focus on health of courts, patients (02/25/14) (pdf)
Calls for court funding boost grow as Bee backs increase (01/23/14) (pdf)
CAOC leaders back federal judge after he is criticized by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for recommending that counsel in class cases better represent the diversity of their clients. (01/14/14) (pdf)
Access to Justice blueprint forges path to save courts (01/14/14) (pdf)
Hope, caution ahead for the courts in governor’s budget (01/09/14) (pdf)
A judicial hellhole is truly in the eye of the beholder (12/16/13) (pdf)
Pitre and Campora named CAOC's Consumer Attorneys of the Year (11/16/13) (pdf)
CAOC disappointed by Brown's veto of molestation bill, SB 131 (10/11/13) (pdf)
Seven finalists named for CAOC Consumer Attorney of the Year (09/17/13) (pdf)
11 CAOC members atop Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers List (09/11/13) (pdf)
CAOC helps score victory for molestation victims bill - Measure wins final Senate approval and goes to Gov. Jerry Brown (09/06/13) (pdf)
Molestation victims, attorneys score win in Capitol on SB 131 (09/04/13) (pdf)
Fifteen member attorneys who protect workplace rights of Californians have been recognized by the Los Angeles Daily Journal. (07/18/13) (pdf)
U.S. Supreme Court decision earns CAOC’s praise, criticism (06/26/13) (pdf)
CAOC’s court budget efforts pay off with $60 million hike (06/11/13) (pdf)
Encouraging budget news for California courts (05/24/13) (pdf)
All bills identified as “Justice Killers” have been defeated in the California legislature (05/23/13) (pdf)
Brown’s bad court funding news renews call for boosting revenue (05/14/13) (pdf)
Where are the tort warriors as JPMorgan floods courts? (05/10/13) (pdf)
CAOC responds to governor's proposition 65 proposals (05/07/13) (pdf)
Defenders of legal rights take aim at “Justice Killers” (04/29/13) (pdf)
Survey finds court funding crisis worse than thought (04/09/13) (pdf)
CAOC vows to push with chief for restoration of court funding (03/11/13) (pdf)
In court funding fight, CAOC members make their own case (03/04/13) (pdf)
CAOC backs legislation to support consumers (02/22/13) (pdf)
Even more construction delays proposed for courthouses - CAOC President Brian Kabateck says California’s courts need more funding, not shortsighted attempts to make do. (02/20/13) (pdf)
Assembly Judiciary hearing spotlights court funding crisis - CAOC Past President McCarthy testifies on consumer impact of courthouse shutdowns and other fallout from $1.1 billion slump in general fund revenue since 2007 (02/12/13) (pdf)
Court funding will be focus of Assembly committee hearing (02/11/13) (pdf)
San Mateo County to see new round of court cuts (02/01/13) (pdf)
CAOC urges better security for personal medical data (01/29/13) (pdf)
Courthouse construction delays latest hit on state justice system (01/18/13) (pdf)
Budget maintains status quo, but the status quo’s a disaster (01/10/13) (pdf)
Court cuts hit women, children, poor, disabled and the elderly (01/09/13) (pdf)
Governor picks three CAOC members for Superior Court (01/03/13) (pdf)

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