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Articles in this issue:
“Consent” in civil cases involving sexual misconduct

“Consent” in civil cases involving sexual misconduct

The “consent” defense, both in childhood and adult cases, is weakened by both recent California law and court rulings

David M. Ring

2019 March


Handling the wild-fire insurance claim prior to litigation

Handling the wild-fire insurance claim prior to litigation

A guide to the process and pitfalls in handling a major fire-damage claim, and using the Insurance Code to your client’s advantage

Charles Miller

2019 March


Navigating attacks on your pleadings in federal court

Understanding FRCP Rule 12 is vital to keeping your case alive when the pleadings come under attack

Stuart Fraenkel

2019 March


Lien on me

Lien on me

Identifying and managing Medicare and Medi-Cal liens using a simple checklist approach

Marsha Barr-Fernandez

2019 March


California leave laws offer numerous protections

Employees in companies of 50 or more workers are entitled to many types of statutory leave, and even those in smaller firms (5 or more) are entitled to pregnancy leave

2019 March



Workers’ compensation liens and credit issues

Workers’ compensation liens and credit issues

When there is a third-party settlement in addition to WC benefits, the complexity comes in layers

2019 March


The cost of future medical care and Cuevas

A look at the methodologies of calculating future medical costs since the Cuevas decision

Eustace de Saint Phalle
Andrew Clay

2019 March


A deserved reputation

At CAALA we’ve got your back, and so did my friend and mentor, Jim O’Callahan, whose passing we mourn

Shawn McCann

2019 March


ADP screwed up your pay check?

ADP screwed up your pay check?

Look to the employer, not the payroll processor

Jeffrey I. Ehrlich

2019 March


Take no challenge alone

Join the OCTLA community and be part of a “virtual law firm”

B James Pantone

2019 March


Too much clutter?

Skip “Spring Cleaning” and try Marie Kondo’s tips

Stuart Zanville

2019 March

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