“Consent” in civil cases involving sexual misconduct

The “consent” defense, both in childhood and adult cases, is weakened by both recent California law and court rulings

David M. Ring

From Issue: 2019 March

ADP screwed up your pay check?

Look to the employer, not the payroll processor

Jeffrey I. Ehrlich

From Issue: 2019 March

Closing argument for premises liability cases

A successful closing argument in premises cases will focus on the jury instructions

Arash Homampour

From Issue: 2019 March

The cost of future medical care and Cuevas

A look at the methodologies of calculating future medical costs since the Cuevas decision

Eustace de Saint Phalle
Andrew Clay

From Issue: 2019 March

Take no challenge alone

Join the OCTLA community and be part of a “virtual law firm”

B James Pantone

From Issue: 2019 March

Lien on me

Identifying and managing Medicare and Medi-Cal liens using a simple checklist approach

Marsha Barr-Fernandez

From Issue: 2019 March

Handling the wild-fire insurance claim prior to litigation

A guide to the process and pitfalls in handling a major fire-damage claim, and using the Insurance Code to your client’s advantage

Charles Miller

From Issue: 2019 March

Workers’ compensation liens and credit issues

When there is a third-party settlement in addition to WC benefits, the complexity comes in layers

From Issue: 2019 March

Too much clutter?

Skip “Spring Cleaning” and try Marie Kondo’s tips

Stuart Zanville

From Issue: 2019 March

The bogeyman of comparative fault in vehicle vs. pedestrian and vehicle vs. bicycle cases

Weighing damages against comparative fault

Christa Ramey
Bryan Kirsh

From Issue: 2019 March

Navigating attacks on your pleadings in federal court

Understanding FRCP Rule 12 is vital to keeping your case alive when the pleadings come under attack

Stuart Fraenkel

From Issue: 2019 March

California leave laws offer numerous protections

Employees in companies of 50 or more workers are entitled to many types of statutory leave, and even those in smaller firms (5 or more) are entitled to pregnancy leave

From Issue: 2019 March