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2012
January/February	March/April	May/June
July/August	September/October	November/December

January/February 2012, Vol. 42 No. 1

6	Are you taking your oath seriously? Niall McCarthy
8	Where would we be without them? Sharon J. Arkin
10	Winning in Closing Argument Brian D. Chase
14	Second Chair Like a Champ Howard S. Shernoff
18	Grounds for Objections at Depositions Niki Okcu
20	The Power of Words Allen P. Wilkinson
24	Sanctions Denied Katherine Gallo
26	Equity Returns to ERISA – U.S. Airways v. McCutchen Donald M. de Camara
30	Class Action Certification - The United States and California Supreme Courts Made It Easier to Certify Certain Class Actions Audra Ibarra
32	Finding Opportunity to Chip Away at Prop. 51 Robert Glassman and Kevin Boyle
36	Class Action Appellate Report H. Scott Leviant
41	Recent Cases Kevin F. Calcagnie
46	News and Notes CAOC Welcomes Two New Advocates CAOC Consolidates List Servers CAOIE Holiday Party – photos Hawaii Seminar Report– John Feder “What’s New in Tort & Trial” a hit in San Mateo – Todd Emanuel Stand Up For Justice! – Paul Kiesel Women’s Caucus Report – Clarice J. Letizia NLD Report – Neil Berman AAJ Update – Ingrid M. Evans

March/April 2012, Vol. 42 No. 2

6	CAOC’s court of last resort Niall McCarthy
8	More allies in our fight for justice Sharon J. Arkin
10	Driving Toward the Future Think automated robot-driven cars are decades away? Think again. They’re being tested right now and could be on the road by decade’s end. With them comes a list of potential liability and insurance issues you need to consider. Scott Martelle
12	Medical Malpractice in the 21st Century Bruce G. Fagel, MD, JD
16	Pregnancy Discrimination: The latest expanding area of law for trial lawyers Kelly Armstrong
20	Actos Litigation: A comprehensive look at the litigation landscape for Takeda’s diabetes drug, as studies link its long-term use in some to bladder cancer Brett A. Emison
26	Uninsured Motorist Arbitrators Can Award Judgment Over and Above UM Policy Limits Albert Abkarian
28	Class Action Appellate Report H. Scott Leviant
35	Recent Cases Kevin F. Calcagnie
42	CAOC: An Impact Year at the Capitol Nancy Peverini
44	News and Notes The best ski CLE in the nation – Ronald H. Rouda Skiing with the giants – Ashleigh Aitken Palm Springs Seminar – April 27-29, 2012 CAOIE Tort & Trial Seminar – Greg Rizio Update on U.S. Airways v. McCutchen – Arthur Bryant San Joaquin County TLA Tort & Trial Seminar – Lawrence Knapp “What’s New in Tort & Trial” – a strong turnout in Fresno – Timothy V. Magill 6th Annual Class Action Seminar – Ingrid M. Evans CAOC 51st Annual Convention – November 8-11, 2012 Women’s Caucus Report – Clarice J. Letizia NLD Report – Neil Berman Celebrate our diversity – Vincent Howard Babies or chemical companies, Whose side are you on? – Niall McCarthy AAJ Update – Ingrid M. Evans CAOC members honored

May/June 2012, Vol. 42 No. 3

6	Hound Dogs, Bears and the Civil Justice System Niall McCarthy
8	It Takes a Village Sharon J. Arkin
10	How to optimize your iPad for mediation or trial Want to use your new iPad in your litigation practice? Here’s an overview to help you get started and leverage the most useful apps Morgan C. Smith, Esq.
14	New technology – Challenges and opportunities Tom Yuhas
18	Everyday technology Paul R. Kiesel
22	Back up your case Chris Dolan
24	Checklists: The new medical malpractice standard of care Daniel U. Smith and Valerie T. McGinty
28	Four views of consumer fraud Jennie Lee Anderson, Dena C. Sharp, Matthew K. Edling and Justin T. Berger
34	Class Action Appellate Report H. Scott Leviant
38	Recent Cases Kevin F. Calcagnie
44	News and Notes New and improved CAOC web site debuts – Eric Bailey Twenty-five years of advocacy Twenty-five years of financial guidance Tahoe Ski Seminar Report – Anne Marie Murphy Sun, Sand & Spectacular Speakers – Greg Rizio Stand Up For Justice – San Francisco Diversity Committee Report – Micha Liberty NLD Report – Neil Berman Women’s Caucus Report – Valerie McGinty CAOC’s Justice Day AAJ Update – Ingrid M. Evans Congratulations, Mary!

July/August 2012, Vol. 42 No. 4

6	The importance of economics Niall McCarthy
8	Welcome the new! Sharon J. Arkin
10	State of the NLD Neil Berman
12	Effective Use of Motions in Limine Sarah Havens
16	Mock Juries: When to use them and how to organize them Ryan Casey and Robert Glassman
20	Voir Dire: Getting to know your jury pool Nick Casper
24	Do I Need A Jury Consultant? Q&A with Harry Plotkin, by Ibiere N. Seck
28	Opening Statement: Laying the Bricks John Roach
32	How to give an effective closing argument Thomas Steven Feher
35	Ninth Circuit Allows Application of Equitable Defenses to Reduce ERISA Reimbursement Claims – CGI v. Rose Donald M. de Camara
37	Class Action Appellate Report H. Scott Leviant
32	Recent Cases Kevin F. Calcagnie
47	News and Notes CAOC Job Bank Debuts CAOC 51st Annual Convention – November 8-11, 2012 Membership Development and President’s Club Report – Brian Chase Women’s Caucus Report – Valerie McGinty Diversity Committee Update – Vincent D. Howard CAOM Tort & Trial Seminar Report – Nestor Schnasse SMCTLA donates $10,000 to Samaritan House – Todd P. Emanuel SJCTLA Expedited Jury Trial Seminar – Lawrence Knapp CCTLA Spring Fling – Allen Owen and Margaret Doyle McCarthy and Kiesel honored Three CAOC Members Among Top 10 Nor. Cal. Super Lawyers Five CAOC New Lawyers get “Fast Track” nod Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers list Stand Up For Justice – Sacramento

September/October 2012, Vol. 42 No. 5

6	In the Arena Niall McCarthy
8	War Stories as Teachable Moments Sharon J. Arkin
10	The Corporate Crack William Shernoff
12	The Deer Hunter Mark P. Robinson, Jr
14	Sticky Situations in Trial Ronald H. Rouda
16	To Suit or Nonsuit; That Is the Question Christopher Dolan
20	Relevance and Admissibility of Evidence of Other Incidents, Accidents and Product Failures in Products Liability Litigation Kevin F. Calcagnie
29	Class Action Appellate Report H. Scott Leviant
34	Recent Cases Kevin F. Calcagnie
42	CAOC 2012 Award Finalists
48	News and Notes We’ve only just begun – Lea-Ann Tratten NLD Report – Neil Berman “What kind of minority are you?” – Micha Liberty Inland Empire “beats the heat” – Greg Rizio Women’s Caucus Report – Clarice J. Letizia Introduction to CAOC’s Amicus Curiae Committee – Kevin K. Green AAJ Update – Ingrid M. Evans

November/December 2012, Vol. 42 No. 6

6	The parting glass Niall McCarthy
8	Welcome to the future Brian Kabateck
10	Watching democracy in action Sharon J. Arkin
12	Juxtaposed Expert Testimony: A New Way to Hear from the Experts Rick S. Brown
16	Order of putting on your witnesses: How to script the play Casey Kaufman
20	Calling the Defendant or a Defense Witness Under Evidence Code Section 776 Alyssa Kim Schabloski
25	Class Action Appellate Report H. Scott Leviant
28	Recent Cases Kevin F. Calcagnie
34	News and Notes The DC’s Year End Review – Vincent D. Howard CAOIE seminar report – Greg Rizio Women’s Caucus Report – Valerie McGinty Orange County membership phone bank SMCTLA Judges Night – Todd P. Emanuel CAOC 2013 Board of Governors NLD Report – Neil Berman Kaiser Seminar CAOM Judges Night – Nestor R. Schnasse President’s Club recognition event CAOC’s Amicus Curiae Committee Update – Anna Buck San Mateo Masters Seminar Report – Todd P. Emanuel CAOC comes through again!! – Deirdre Frank Legislative Summary 2011-2012 – Nancy Peverini Words and Actions – Political Report – Lea-Ann Tratten
50	CAOC 2012 Award Recipients
52	CAOC 51st Annual Convention