2025 December

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Articles in this issue:
The new auto-defect case you are missing

The new auto-defect case you are missing

Collision Avoidance Technology (CAT) can prevent or mitigate many common auto accidents

Brian D. Chase

2025 December


Products-liability cases  involving children

Products-liability cases involving children

Pitfalls and pathways to a successful case

Hunter Norton

2025 December


Hidden gold in plain sight

Hidden gold in plain sight

How to leverage public records in product-defect cases

Jordan Phillips
Adam Shea

2025 December


Liens: Continued viability of the make-whole defense for insured ERISA plans

Insured ERISA plans are fully subject to state law, including the make-whole rule, but self-funded plans are subject to federal preemption

Donald de Camara

2025 December


California substituted service of a superior court summons and complaint

Examining diligence, ruse and pitfalls of California’s Service of Process Act, with significant changes coming in January 2027

Jeffrey Sevey
Craig Wesley Rimer

2025 December


Using traditional Japanese tea ceremonies to resolve disputes

The traditional Japanese tea ceremony, which originated from the samurai period, can be used as a model for effective mediation

Devin C. Tucker

2025 December


Building a strong dangerous-product liability case from day one

In an age where design, manufacturing and service are often out-sourced, knowing the responsibilities of each party is crucial

Shana M. Nazarian

2025 December


Appellate Reports

Trial judge is the best judge of reasonable hourly rates for trial attorneys. Arbitration: the need to show signed arbitration agreement defendant relies on. Also, good faith settlement findings and motions to amend judgment

Jeffrey I. Ehrlich

2025 December


Fighting Big Tech’s lobbying efforts for legislative immunity

Particular emphasis on immunity for the harms of social media

Linda A. Lipsen

2025 December


Wrapping up CAOC’s legislative year

Five CAOC-sponsored bills are signed; also, Survival actions for SB 447 pain-and-suffering damages must be filed by year end

Nancy Peverini

2025 December


The road ahead

Telling clients what to expect helps with their confidence in the process

Miles B. Cooper

2025 December


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