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Articles in this issue:

Litigating a Federal Tort Claims Act case

When it applies, how to file your claim, and litigation strategies


Interlocutory appeals in police excessive-force cases

Federal interlocutory appeals of summary judgment brought based upon the qualified-immunity defense


Best practices in federal court

Sixteen things plaintiffs’ attorneys need to know when they find themselves in federal court


Avoiding removal and obtaining remand

Keeping it in state court: An overview of removal jurisdiction


Using the Rule 26 conference to start your discovery

How to start your federal case discovery as quickly as possible by countering the defense attempt to delay it


Federal Tort Claims Act and independent contractors

A closer look at the independent contractor and discretionary function rules


So, you want to be a federal practitioner?

Learning how to navigate the federal discovery process is the single most important part of handling a federal case


“Course and scope”: What the adjuster won’t tell you

Asking the right questions after an accident to learn whether a driver was acting within the course and scope of employment


Consenting to magistrate judges in federal civil actions

Magistrate judges regularly preside over tort, injury, and employment actions, whether removed from state court or involving a federal defendant


To be continued…

Combating motions for summary judgment using CCP section 437c(h)


Appellate Reports

Court sees triable issue of fact as to “intolerable conditions” in constructive-termination case brought by gay CHP officer


Legislative program for 2020 to be launched in Sacramento

Low auto insurance limits, court reporter issues and lack of uniformity in local court rules on the agenda



Impeachment trial

Ominous results for believers in the importance of trial by jury


Come celebrate with OCTLA

Justice Day in Sacramento April 27 and the annual Palm Springs Seminar May 1


Are you getting the most out of your CAALA membership?

A look at some of the notable benefits including List serve, document bank and the Plaintiff Trial Academy