--- title: 2022 July url: https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-july --- # [2022 July](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-july "2022 July") [![Advocate July22 cvr ezine](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/images/issues/2022/07-july/Advocate-July22-cvr-ezine.jpg)](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/ezines/2022/July2022/html5/Advocate-July22-issue.html) Articles in this issue: ## [Law firm growth strategies and how to fund them](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-july/law-firm-growth-strategies-and-how-to-fund-them "Law firm growth strategies and how to fund them") Four essential considerations when growing your law firm [Ari P. Kornhaber](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/ari-p-kornhaber "Ari P. Kornhaber") [Danny Abir](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/danny-abir "Danny Abir") ## [On being solo](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-july/on-being-solo "On being solo") Lawyers starting their own practice may forget they are a small business, subject to the same employment laws as all other businesses [Michelle Iarusso](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/michelle-iarusso "Michelle Iarusso") ## [Attracting, hiring, and keeping the right employees](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-july/attracting-hiring-and-keeping-the-right-employees "Attracting, hiring, and keeping the right employees") Start by looking at what you have to offer, rather than what you need; then, invest in your people [Elise Sanguinetti](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/elise-sanguinetti "Elise Sanguinetti") ## [Time management for solo practitioners](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-july/time-management-for-solo-practitioners "Time management for solo practitioners") Tips to assist with protecting your time when litigating and other management tips for the small law office [Byron J. Abron (B.J.)](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/byron-j-abron-b-j "Byron J. Abron (B.J.)") ## [A business-minded approach to litigation and trial](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-july/a-business-minded-approach-to-litigation-and-trial "A business-minded approach to litigation and trial") A safe and just society needs profitable consumer law firms. Profitability begins with proper business analysis of each case [Danny Abir](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/danny-abir "Danny Abir") ## [It’s not over ‘til it’s over](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-july/it-s-not-over-til-it-s-over "It’s not over ‘til it’s over") State Bar initiatives to allow non-lawyers to practice law still pose existential threats [Genie Harrison](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/genie-harrison "Genie Harrison") ## [Four trends driving the Great Resignation](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-july/four-trends-driving-the-great-resignation "Four trends driving the Great Resignation") … and four ways to keep it from ravaging your firm [Danny Abir](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/danny-abir "Danny Abir") ## [Running the virtual law firm](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-july/running-the-virtual-law-firm "Running the virtual law firm") A look at best management practices and technology for your remote law office [Brad M. Simon](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/brad-m-simon "Brad M. Simon") [Robert T. Simon](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/robert-t-simon "Robert T. Simon") ## [Navigating the world of co-counsel relationships](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-july/navigating-the-world-of-co-counsel-relationships "Navigating the world of co-counsel relationships") Simple practices to help you form a successful co-counsel relationship and avoid potential ethical violations [Erin Joyce](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/erin-joyce "Erin Joyce") [Raquel Greenberg](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/raquel-greenberg "Raquel Greenberg") ## [Law practice tools for productivity and mobility](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-july/law-practice-tools-for-productivity-and-mobility "Law practice tools for productivity and mobility") It’s all about speed — the fast fish eats the slow fish! [Paul Kiesel](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/paul-kiesel "Paul Kiesel") ## [Breaking the bonds of workers’ compensation](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-july/breaking-the-bonds-of-workers-compensation "Breaking the bonds of workers’ compensation") Obtaining maximum recovery from third parties for injured workers [Allen P. Wilkinson](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/allen-p-wilkinson "Allen P. Wilkinson") [Reza Torkzadeh](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/reza-torkzadeh "Reza Torkzadeh") ## [The fate of PAGA claims after [[case]]Viking River Cruises[[/case]]](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-july/the-fate-of-paga-claims-after-case-viking-river-cruises-case "The fate of PAGA claims after [[case]]Viking River Cruises[[/case]]") In a surprising 8-1 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the California Supreme Court’s ruling in [[case]]Iskanian[[/case]] was preempted by the FAA [James F. Clapp](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/james-f-clapp "James F. Clapp") [Jamie N. Herrick](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/jamie-n-herrick "Jamie N. Herrick") ## [The gatekeeping function of LA Superior Court Department 1](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-july/the-gatekeeping-function-of-la-superior-court-department-1 "The gatekeeping function of LA Superior Court Department 1") Assignment of your case for trial in the six PI Hub courtrooms at Spring Street [David J. Cowan](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/david-j-cowan "David J. Cowan") ## [Appellate Report](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-july/appellate-report "Appellate Report") U.S. Supreme Court holds that [[case]]Iskanian[[/case]]’s rule that PAGA actions cannot be divided into individual and non-individual claims is preempted by the FAA [Jeffrey I. Ehrlich](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/jeffrey-i-ehrlich "Jeffrey I. Ehrlich") ## [Camp LeJeune Justice Act makes progress in Senate and House](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-july/camp-lejeune-justice-act-makes-progress-in-senate-and-house "Camp LeJeune Justice Act makes progress in Senate and House") Also: Supreme Court allows state Medicaid programs to raid settlement proceeds earmarked for future medical care [Linda A. Lipsen](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/linda-a-lipsen "Linda A. Lipsen") ## [On raising the financial responsibility minimum for auto liability insurance](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-july/on-raising-the-financial-responsibility-minimum-for-auto-liability-insurance "On raising the financial responsibility minimum for auto liability insurance") Also: A look at our wins on the June primary ballot [Lea-Ann Tratten](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/lea-ann-tratten "Lea-Ann Tratten") [Nancy Peverini](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/nancy-peverini "Nancy Peverini") ## [Life within the law](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-july/life-within-the-law "Life within the law") “We must live while we can, and we’ll drink our cup of laughter” [Douglas Vanderpool](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/douglas-vanderpool "Douglas Vanderpool") ## [MICRA deal](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-july/micra-deal "MICRA deal") The power of teamwork [Douglas N. Silverstein](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/douglas-n-silverstein "Douglas N. Silverstein")