--- title: 2025 May url: https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may --- # [2025 May](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may "2025 May") [![Advocate May25 cvr ezine](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/images/issues/2025/05-may/Advocate-May25-cvr-ezine.jpg)](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/ezines/2025/May2025/html5/Advocate-May25-issue.html) Articles in this issue: ## [The summer lineup](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/the-summer-lineup "The summer lineup") From networking to education/CLE credits, this summer’s programs will help build your practice [Martin I. Aarons](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/martin-i-aarons "Martin I. Aarons") ## [Spring renewal: May we continue to grow](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/spring-renewal-may-we-continue-to-grow "Spring renewal: May we continue to grow") Stronger together: justice, community, and purpose in full bloom [Aaron Hicks](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/aaron-hicks "Aaron Hicks") ## [CAOC members took our case to the State Capitol on Justice Day](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/caoc-members-took-our-case-to-the-state-capitol-on-justice-day "CAOC members took our case to the State Capitol on Justice Day") Helping legislators understand our legislative priorities [Samantha Helton](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/samantha-helton "Samantha Helton") ## [Supporting the rule of law and our Constitution](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/supporting-the-rule-of-law-and-our-constitution "Supporting the rule of law and our Constitution") New tort-reform groups take root in several states; supporters include Uber [Linda A. Lipsen](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/linda-a-lipsen "Linda A. Lipsen") ## [Trial lawyers’ charities can improve your mental health](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/trial-lawyers-charities-can-improve-your-mental-health "Trial lawyers’ charities can improve your mental health") Supporting organizations that foster the mental health needs of our communities [Megan E. Klein](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/megan-e-klein-2 "Megan E. Klein") [Michelle M. West](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/michelle-m-west "Michelle M. West") ## [Jumping into the world of skydiving](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/jumping-into-the-world-of-skydiving "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 [Michelle M. West](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/michelle-m-west "Michelle M. West") [Patrick Embrey](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/patrick-embrey "Patrick Embrey") ## [Getting beyond the small, underinsured delivery contractor](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/getting-beyond-the-small-underinsured-delivery-contractor "Getting beyond the small, underinsured delivery contractor") How to establish agency in cases against Amazon, FedEx and other last-mile logistics companies [David C. Shay](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/david-c-shay "David C. Shay") [Mark J. Nagle](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/mark-j-nagle "Mark J. Nagle") ## [Motorcycle helmets 101](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/motorcycle-helmets-101 "Motorcycle helmets 101") Understanding the critical role of helmets in motorcycle accident cases [Malosack Berjis](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/malosack-berjis "Malosack Berjis") ## [Liability in TNC (Uber/Lyft) sexual-assault cases](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/liability-in-tnc-uber-lyft-sexual-assault-cases "Liability in TNC (Uber/Lyft) sexual-assault cases") The venue matters in these cases against rideshare companies [Elise Sanguinetti](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/elise-sanguinetti "Elise Sanguinetti") [Matthew Kita](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/matthew-kita "Matthew Kita") ## [The accident-prone plaintiff](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/the-accident-prone-plaintiff "The accident-prone plaintiff") How to handle the challenges arising from a plaintiff involved in multiple collisions [Megan E. Klein](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/megan-e-klein-2 "Megan E. Klein") ## [From trikes to e-bikes](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/from-trikes-to-e-bikes "From trikes to e-bikes") A review of California bicycle laws and the concerns and considerations in pursuing bicycle-injury cases [Kiran Bisla](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/kiran-bisla "Kiran Bisla") ## [Car buying 101](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/car-buying-101 "Car buying 101") What lemon-law attorneys wish you knew before you buy a car [Iraida Gonzalez](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/iraida-gonzalez "Iraida Gonzalez") [Michelle Fonseca-Kamana](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/michelle-fonseca-kamana "Michelle Fonseca-Kamana") ## [Deconstructing the traffic-collision report in a trucking case](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/deconstructing-the-traffic-collision-report-in-a-trucking-case "Deconstructing the traffic-collision report in a trucking case") How to proceed when the responding officer deems your client liable [Ariella Perry](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/ariella-perry "Ariella Perry") ## [“Roger that. Counsel enroute to the accident scene.”](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/roger-that-counsel-enroute-to-the-accident-scene "“Roger that. Counsel enroute to the accident scene.”") Leveling the playing field when the trucking company deploys a rapid-response legal team [Bryan M. Roberts](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/bryan-m-roberts "Bryan M. Roberts") ## [Ensuring you get all the insurance information](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/ensuring-you-get-all-the-insurance-information "Ensuring you get all the insurance information") Although discovery rules obligate defendants to produce all insurance policies, many fail to comply with this rule [Ian Samson](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/ian-samson "Ian Samson") [Rachel Gezerseh](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/rachel-gezerseh-2 "Rachel Gezerseh") ## [Dust storm!](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-may/dust-storm "Dust storm!") Hazardous trucking conditions require “extreme caution” by truck drivers under federal and state regulations [Jordan Jones](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/jordan-jones "Jordan Jones")