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Articles in this issue:

The summer lineup

From networking to education/CLE credits, this summer’s programs will help build your practice


Spring renewal: May we continue to grow

Stronger together: justice, community, and purpose in full bloom


CAOC members took our case to the State Capitol on Justice Day

Helping legislators understand our legislative priorities


Supporting the rule of law and our Constitution

New tort-reform groups take root in several states; supporters include Uber


Trial lawyers’ charities can improve your mental health

Supporting organizations that foster the mental health needs of our communities


Jumping into the world of skydiving

Accidents and mishaps that occur during transportation of skydivers to jump is a unique and interesting area of law


Getting beyond the small, underinsured delivery contractor

How to establish agency in cases against Amazon, FedEx and other last-mile logistics companies


Motorcycle helmets 101

Understanding the critical role of helmets in motorcycle accident cases


Liability in TNC (Uber/Lyft) sexual-assault cases

The venue matters in these cases against rideshare companies


The accident-prone plaintiff

How to handle the challenges arising from a plaintiff involved in multiple collisions


From trikes to e-bikes

A review of California bicycle laws and the concerns and considerations in pursuing bicycle-injury cases


Car buying 101

What lemon-law attorneys wish you knew before you buy a car


Deconstructing the traffic-collision report in a trucking case

How to proceed when the responding officer deems your client liable


“Roger that. Counsel enroute to the accident scene.”

Leveling the playing field when the trucking company deploys a rapid-response legal team


Ensuring you get all the insurance information

Although discovery rules obligate defendants to produce all insurance policies, many fail to comply with this rule


Dust storm!

Hazardous trucking conditions require “extreme caution” by truck drivers under federal and state regulations