2025 December

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Articles in this issue:

The new auto-defect case you are missing

Collision Avoidance Technology (CAT) can prevent or mitigate many common auto accidents

Brian Chase

2025 December


Hidden gold in plain sight

How to leverage public records in product-defect cases

Adam Shea
Jordan Phillips

2025 December


Assessment and discovery strategy in strict-products-liability cases

A methodical approach can make all the difference in high-stakes products litigation

Tobin Ellis
Santo Riccobono

2025 December


To Hague or not to Hague

An overview of serving a foreign defendant and establishing jurisdiction in California to avoid Hague Convention service

2025 December


ChatGPT will see you now

The dangers of unregulated digital mental-health therapy, and bringing products-liability claims to hold AI developers accountable

2025 December


Products-liability cases involving children

Products-liability cases involving children

Pitfalls and pathways to a successful case

Hunter Norton

2025 December


Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) vs. individual cases

Exploring the benefits and risks of coordinated proceedings versus individual litigation

Anastasia K. Mazzella

2025 December


Products-liability defects in collision-mitigation systems

As automobiles and their drivers increasingly rely on automation, litigation over collision-mitigation systems will only grow

Don Slavik

2025 December



Standing with our communities in times of need

From support for fire victims to adaptive equipment for kids and teens, we make a difference

Megan E. Klein
Michelle M. West

2025 December


Appellate Reports

Trial judge is the best judge of reasonable hourly rates for trial attorneys. Arbitration: the need to show signed arbitration agreement defendant relies on. Also, good faith settlement findings and motions to amend judgment

Jeffrey I. Ehrlich

2025 December


Wrapping up CAOC’s legislative year

Five CAOC-sponsored bills are signed; also, Survival actions for SB 447 pain and suffering damages must be filed by year end

Nancy Peverini

2025 December


Stronger Together

A year of purpose, partnership, and progress

Aaron Hicks

2025 December


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