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Articles in this issue:

“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


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


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


Lien on me

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


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



Workers’ compensation liens and credit issues

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


The cost of future medical care and [[case]]Cuevas[[/case]]

A look at the methodologies of calculating future medical costs since the [[case]]Cuevas[[/case]] decision


A deserved reputation

At CAALA we’ve got your back, and so did my friend and mentor, Jim O’Callahan, whose passing we mourn


ADP screwed up your pay check?

Look to the employer, not the payroll processor


Take no challenge alone

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


Too much clutter?

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


Closing argument for premises liability cases

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