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Articles in this issue:

The CAALA Board of Governors

A committed group of trial lawyer leaders – waiting for you!


#Me, Too

Yes, it happens even to tough women lawyers


Two trial-lawyer milestones

One looks ahead with hope


Premises liability trials – lay witnesses

When a percipient witness is available to be the eyes of the jury it can make all the difference in plaintiff’s case


Premises liability: Build on your theme right through closing argument

Let defendant’s violation of community safety rules be your theme


Insurance broker and agent liability

The difference between brokers and agents is critical in litigating professional negligence actions against these insurance professionals


Protecting your client’s privacy in discovery

Be prepared to keep your client’s irrelevant personal history out of discovery whenever possible; that felony conviction, however, may be a bridge too far


Proving gender and race discrimination in employment

A look at the legal tests for discrimination and the “causal connection” requirement


Med mal: Holding hospitals liable under [[case]]Elam[[/case]] for doctors’ negligence

Hospitals can be held liable for negligence of the doctors, including independent contractors such as ER docs


The disability-rights personal-injury “crossover” case in public accommodations

ADA Title III claims, Unruh Civil Rights Act and CDPA can be powerful tools when a person with a disability is injured because of inaccessible conditions


Cyber torts and “revenge porn” claims

A look at the remedies available to victims of this online harassment


Where to file a mass-tort case

Choosing between state court and federal court must take into account multiple factors – if you indeed have a choice