--- title: 2020 April url: https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-april --- # [2020 April](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-april "2020 April") [![Advo Apr20 cvr EZINE](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/images/issues/2020/04-april/Advo-Apr20-cvr-EZINE.jpg)](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/ezines/2020/April2020/html5/Advocate-Apr20-issue.html) Articles in this issue: ## [Preparing for plaintiff’s deposition in a sexual harassment/assault case](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-april/preparing-for-plaintiff-s-deposition-in-a-sexual-harassment-assault-case "Preparing for plaintiff’s deposition in a sexual harassment/assault case") Once you finish the pre-deposition with your client, they should feel protected, empowered, and ready to fight for themselves [Maryann P. Gallagher](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/maryann-p-gallagher "Maryann P. Gallagher") ## [Jury selection for sexual harassment and sexual-assault cases](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-april/jury-selection-for-sexual-harassment-and-sexual-assault-cases "Jury selection for sexual harassment and sexual-assault cases") Be prepared for a mentally and emotionally draining jury selection [Claire Plotkin](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/claire-plotkin "Claire Plotkin") ## [Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act – Litigation 101](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-april/elder-abuse-and-dependent-adult-civil-protection-act-litigation-101 "Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act – Litigation 101") Understanding the basics and avoiding the pitfalls in litigating claims of neglect and abuse for elderly and dependent adults [Denisse O. Gastélum](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/denisse-o-gastelum "Denisse O. Gastélum") ## [Articulating general damages for your elderly client](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-april/articulating-general-damages-for-your-elderly-client "Articulating general damages for your elderly client") When our clients are elderly, forgetful, diagnosed with dementia, or have passed, we must be very wary of the defense hiring experts to minimize their loss [Robert T. Simon](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/robert-t-simon "Robert T. Simon") [Sean O’Neill](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/sean-o-neill "Sean O’Neill") ## [Discovery in nursing-home abuse cases](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-april/discovery-in-nursing-home-abuse-cases "Discovery in nursing-home abuse cases") The Elder Abuse Act provides enhanced remedies, but the complexity of discovery requires a vigilant and thorough approach [Dan Kramer](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/dan-kramer "Dan Kramer") [Jeff Aidikoff](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/jeff-aidikoff "Jeff Aidikoff") [Katrina Runyan](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/katrina-runyan "Katrina Runyan") ## [Finding the evidence for heightened remedies under The Elder Abuse Act](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-april/finding-the-evidence-for-heightened-remedies-under-the-elder-abuse-act "Finding the evidence for heightened remedies under The Elder Abuse Act") In the digital age, there is no substitute for inspections. Here are the basics for nursing homes [Thomas G. C. McLaughlin](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/thomas-g-c-mclaughlin "Thomas G. C. McLaughlin") ## [Fresh insights](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-april/fresh-insights "Fresh insights") The mediation of sexual-harassment and abuse cases; which cases should be mediated and how that mediation should proceed [Jan Frankel Schau](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/jan-frankel-schau "Jan Frankel Schau") ## [Protecting your plaintiff in sexual-misconduct cases](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-april/protecting-your-plaintiff-in-sexual-misconduct-cases "Protecting your plaintiff in sexual-misconduct cases") A plaintiff in a sexual-misconduct case can go through their case with dignity and emerge feeling empowered [Natalie Weatherford](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/natalie-weatherford "Natalie Weatherford") [Sonya Ostovar](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/sonya-ostovar "Sonya Ostovar") ## [Sexual abuse in skilled-nursing facilities](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-april/sexual-abuse-in-skilled-nursing-facilities "Sexual abuse in skilled-nursing facilities") The laws governing elder abuse and neglect cases provide sexual-abuse victims with many avenues for recovery [Louanne Masry](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/louanne-masry "Louanne Masry") ## [Using video to establish visual perspective for sexual-assault and harassment cases](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-april/using-video-to-establish-visual-perspective-for-sexual-assault-and-harassment-cases "Using video to establish visual perspective for sexual-assault and harassment cases") To maximize damages, use demonstrative graphics to make your audience feel the emotional trauma of the players involved in your story [Vahe Garabedian](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/vahe-garabedian "Vahe Garabedian") ## [Appellate Reports](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-april/appellate-reports-29 "Appellate Reports") Supreme Court holds that plaintiffs do not lose standing to pursue PAGA claims against their employer by settling their individual claims [Jeffrey I. Ehrlich](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/jeffrey-i-ehrlich "Jeffrey I. Ehrlich") ## [Avoiding problems with structured settlements](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-april/avoiding-problems-with-structured-settlements-2 "Avoiding problems with structured settlements") How to preserve a structured settlement as an option for your client [Karina Lallande](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/karina-lallande "Karina Lallande") [M. Lawrence Lallande](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/m-lawrence-lallande "M. Lawrence Lallande") [Traci Kaas](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/traci-kaas "Traci Kaas") ## [Handling Medical Care Recovery Act claims for reimbursement](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-april/handling-medical-care-recovery-act-claims-for-reimbursement "Handling Medical Care Recovery Act claims for reimbursement") A look at the government’s MICRA liens for medical care it paid, most commonly on behalf of military members, Tri-Care/Champus or V.A. [Donald de Camara](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/donald-de-camara "Donald de Camara") ## [CAOC 2020 Legislative Package](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-april/caoc-2020-legislative-package "CAOC 2020 Legislative Package") A look at the issues CAOC will address in Sacramento this year [Nancy Peverini](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/nancy-peverini "Nancy Peverini") ## [CAALA and judges](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-april/caala-and-judges "CAALA and judges") Members and the President have different opinions about Judges [Stuart Zanville](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/stuart-zanville "Stuart Zanville") ## [OCTLA’s charitable giving campaign](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-april/octla-s-charitable-giving-campaign "OCTLA’s charitable giving campaign") Association to raise money for “A Walk on Water,” providing surf therapy to children with disabilities, both congenital and traumatic [Jonathan Dwork](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/jonathan-dwork "Jonathan Dwork") ## [Remembering Kobe Bryant and recognizing Mamba mentality in great trial lawyers](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-april/remembering-kobe-bryant-and-recognizing-mamba-mentality-in-great-trial-lawyers "Remembering Kobe Bryant and recognizing Mamba mentality in great trial lawyers") “Mamba mentality is understanding that every day you can work on something, every day you get better….” [Jeffrey A. Rudman](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/jeffrey-a-rudman "Jeffrey A. Rudman") ## [MICRA and custodial neglect vs. professional negligence](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-april/micra-and-custodial-neglect-vs-professional-negligence "MICRA and custodial neglect vs. professional negligence") How to avoid MICRA when bringing an elder or dependent-adult abuse case against a healthcare provider [Arya Rhodes](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/arya-rhodes "Arya Rhodes")