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2015
January/February	March/April	May/June
July/August	September/October	November/December

January/February 2015, Vol. 45 No. 1

6	It’s that time again ... Sharon J. Arkin
8	Winning in 2015 Brian Chase
10	Mediation preparation M. Lawrence Lallande, Sr., and Karina N. Lallande
16	Do it right – do it once – get it settled Michael D. Ranahan and Michael G. Ornstil
20	Mediating the contested liability wrongful death case: Inform and persuade Bradley Bostick, Rajeev Kelkar, Jason Fries, Jeanette Pavini and Jessica Avanzino
26	Class(ic) settlement problems Honorable Curtis E.A. Karnow
30	Class Action Appellate Report H. Scott Leviant
34	Recent Cases Kevin F. Calcagnie
44	2014 Convention report
40	News and Notes Hawaii Seminar report – John M. Feder CAOIE holiday party – Jason Sanchez CAOC 2014 Awards – J.G. Preston Women’s Caucus Report – Shehnaz M. Bhujwala New Lawyers Division Report – Brooke Bove Diversity Committee Report – Deborah Chang Amicus Curiae Update – Kevin K. Green Volunteer Spotlight – Phil Bourdette – Kristine K. Meredith American Association for Justice Update – Ingrid Evans and Amanda Greenburg Cover photo: © studiovision

March/April 2015, Vol. 45 No. 2

6	Happy anniversary! Sharon J. Arkin
8	The legislative year that lies ahead Brian Chase
10	Litigating contagion: Vaccines, exemptions, and potential liability Stewart Pollock
14	Tomorrow today: Autonomous vehicles and robot car safety Raymond Paul Johnson and Eliot A. Bennion
20	Beware dangerous roadside safety devices Eric M. Abramson
26	Anticipating Daubert challenges: Potential attacks and some persuasive authorities Kevin Calcagnie
32	Class Action Appellate Report H. Scott Leviant
36	Recent Cases Kevin F. Calcagnie
44	News and Notes Civil Justice after Ferguson – J.G. Preston Legislative update – Nancy Peverini Political update – Lea-Ann Tratten What’s New in Tort and Trial – SJCTLA – Lawrence Knapp CAOC Champions of Justice What’s New in Tort and Trial – CAOIE – Jason R. Sanchez What’s New in Tort and Trial – San Mateo County TLA – Aaron Markowitz Class Action Seminar Report – Ingrid M. Evans and Anne Marie Murphy Charles “Chuck” Dell’Ario - A lone wolf finds his pack – Deborah Chang New Lawyers Division Report – Brooke Bove Women’s Caucus Report – Shehnaz M. Bhujwala Diversity Committee Report – Deborah Chang Amicus Curiae update – Kevin K. Green Volunteer spotlight – Michael Gatto – Kristine Meredith American Association for Justice update – Ingrid Evans and Amanda Greenburg Special Washington update – Linda Lipsen Cover photo: © Funwithfood/iStock.com

May/June 2015, Vol. 45 No. 3

6	A warrior’s journey Sharon J. Arkin
8	What your CAOC team is currently doing for you, your practice and consumer rights Brian Chase
10	A line is drawn: The California Supreme Court concludes that MICRA’s $250,000 cap applies only to damages awarded in a judgment and does not apply to settlements Stuart Esner
14	Tips for CCP 998 offers Sarah Allison Havens
18	Avoiding penalties from bad faith 998 offers Sharon J. Arkin
21	No offsets for post-judgment settlements
22	Briefing witnesses for deposition or cross-examination David A. Rosen
32	Class Action Appellate Report H. Scott Leviant
36	Recent Cases Kevin F. Calcagnie
44	News and Notes Legislative update – CAOC priorities – Nancy Peverini SMCTLA Spring Mixer – Bobby Thompson CAOIE “Honoring the Bench” – Jason R. Sanchez Annual Tahoe Ski Seminar Report – Deborah Chang Women’s Caucus Report – Shehnaz M. Bhujwala Diversity Committee Report – Deborah Chang New Lawyers Division Report – Brooke Bove Share Your Story – Micha Star Liberty Amicus Curiae Update – Kevin K. Green Volunteer spotlight – Anne Marie Murphy – Kristine Meredith Special Washington update – Linda Lipsen American Association for Justice update – Ingrid Evans and Amanda Greenburg Cover photo: © Alllex

July/August 2015, Vol. 45 No. 4

6	A great read Sharon J. Arkin
8	The paths to justice Brian Chase
10	Whistleblowers: An overview of federal and state whistleblower retaliation protections for California clients Kelly Armstrong and Michael A. Levy
16	Raising more than a triable issue to defeat summary judgment Jennifer L. Fiore and Robert W. Thompson
20	Building your case for parental dependency in wrongful death actions Neil K. Gehlawat and Chad J. A. Boyles
26	Use of criminal convictions in subsequent civil trials Brian S. Kabateck and Shant A. Karnikian
32	Opening up your own shop: Figuring out if it’s right for you Shaana A. Rahman
36	Recent Cases Kevin F. Calcagnie
41	News and Notes SMCTLA Bowling for charity CAOIE Mixer at the Mission Kaiser Seminar – San Diego – Mike Kelly Legislative Update – Justice Killers – Nancy Peverini Sandwiches for Justice – Jacquie Serna Anguino Women’s Caucus Report – Shehnaz M. Bhujwala Diversity Committee Report – Deborah Chang 2015 Justice Day – Paul Woods New Lawyers Division Report – Brooke Bove Phone Bank – photos Amicus Curiae update – Kevin K. Green Volunteer Spotlight – Robert Simon – Kristine Meredith American Association for Justice update – Ingrid Evans and Amanda Greenburg Special Washington update – Linda Lipsen
56	This year’s five most “frivolous” lawsuits by “greedy” trial lawyers Arthur Bryant, Public Justice Foundation Cover photo: © wildpixel / Corbis.com


September/October 2015, Vol. 45 No. 5

6	Three steps forward, two steps back Sharon J. Arkin
8	The lesson of Atticus Brian Chase
10	How far is California from Ferguson, Missouri? Carl E. Douglas
10	Crusader for civil rights in California: Carl Douglas Deborah Chang
14	Policing the police: CAOC member Morgan Ricketts organized Excessive Force Lawyers to help protesters in demonstrations against police shootings. Lucas Bensley
18	Where are all the women lawyers? Diversity in the legal profession in California: 2015 Deborah Chang and Sonia Chopra, Ph.D.
26	Top 10 things to remember when creating a structured settlement Patrick Farber
30	On Writing Well Daniel U. Smith and Valerie T. McGinty
32	Recent Cases Kevin F. Calcagnie
43	News and Notes Legislative wrap-up: A mixed year – Nancy Peverini A moving memoir – Sharon J. Arkin SJCTLA seminar report – Larry Knapp CAOIE Mid-Summer Mixer – Jason R. Sanchez Diversity Committee report – Deborah Chang Women’s Caucus report – Shehnaz M. Bhujwala Amicus Curiae update – Kevin K. Green Volunteer Spotlight – Craig Peters – Kristine Meredith Day at the Races – Photos Champion of Justice Award: Sandra Ribera Speed – Deborah Chang Washington update – Linda Lipsen American Association for Justice update – Ingrid Evans and Amanda Greenburg
48	CAOC 2015 award finalists Cover photo: © ASSOCIATED PRESS


November/December 2015, Vol. 45 No. 6

6	Some of my best “friends” Sharon J. Arkin
8	A great year of change Brian Chase
10	In pursuit of justice Elise Sanguinetti
12	Quick tips for litigating FEHA cases against public entities Erika Jacobsen White
16	Did Harris v. Santa Monica change the playing field in mixed-motive cases? Alexis McKenna
20	Compliance through computers Josh G. Konecky
24	Employers on a rampage: Dealing with litigation bullies Jeremy Pasternak
30	Recent Cases Kevin F. Calcagnie
39	News and Notes Kaiser Seminar – San Francisco San Mateo County TLA Seminar: “How to Settle Your Case: Perspectives From All Sides” - Aaron Markowitz Dinner with Panish and Paboojian - CVTLA Master’s Trial Seminar - Monrae L. English CAOIE seminar report - Jason Sanchez Women’s Caucus Report - Shehnaz M. Bhujwala Diversity Committee report - 2015 Leadship Academy - Deborah Chang New Lawyers Division Report - Brooke Bove Amicus Curiae update - Kevin K. Green Volunteer Spotlight – Gomez Trial Attorneys - Kristine Meredith Washington Update - Linda Lipsen American Association for Justice update - Ingrid Evans and Amanda Greenburg
42	CAOC 2015 Award Recipients
44	CAOC 2015 Convention report Cover photo: © Guillermo Perales Gonzale / iStock.com