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Articles in this issue:

Proving the mild traumatic-brain injury

Mild TBI can be difficult to diagnose because the acute symptoms and signs resolve quickly


Avoiding arbitration costs and arbitrator fees

Must the consumer pay for required arbitration? A guide to the Code of Civil Procedure section 1284.3, subd. (b)(1)


The power of prejudgment “Interest as Damages”

A very powerful but underutilized law on our books is Civil Code section 3288


Unique injuries: Preparing and proving your case

Before you walk away, determine if that unique injury has substantial value


Loss of consortium

The one claim you [[case]]must[[/case]] discuss with your clients, but may strategically choose not to maintain through trial


The Bane Act and beyond

California’s civil rights statutes, especially The Tom Bane Act, are an untapped resource that extends far beyond the usual police misconduct cases


Recovery of damages from the fear of cancer

[[case]]Potter[[/case]] says it’s possible. Here are the hoops you will be jumping through


Distracted drivers: Seeking punitive damages

Combatting the common defenses when you seek punitive damages against the distracted driver


Avoiding the transformation

Be careful not to inadvertently transform your treating-physician witness into a retained medical expert


Appellate Reports and Shorter Takes

Claim against public entity is barred where the plaintiff failed to file a timely late-claim petition after his initial claim was deemed denied



OCTLA: Justice & giving back

Justice Day in Sacramento


The President’s administration

Shiny objects, distractions and dangers