2026 August

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Articles in this issue:
On the deconstruction and reconstruction of the Kaiser arbitration system

On the deconstruction and reconstruction of the Kaiser arbitration system

Substantive unconscionability exists where the rules determining the outcome are stacked

Arlan Cohen

2026 August


A practical approach to Kaiser arbitrations

Recognizing that Kaiser views arbitration awards much differently than settlements

Bruce G. Fagel, M.D.

2026 August


Kaiser’s new lien grab for UIM dollars

Challenging Kaiser’s attempt to claim reimbursement rights against first-party UM/UIM recoveries

Donald de Camara

2026 August



Seeing the invisible injury

Using neuro-visual experts to prove mild traumatic brain injury

Courtney Rowley
Marianna Samuels

2026 August


Getting “prior accidents” admitted in cases against public entities

The substantial similarity rule, its limits, and how to counter the defense’s “absence of accidents” argument

Scott E. Boyer

2026 August


How trial and appellate counsel work together for the common good

The best trial outcomes are built with an appeal already in mind

Reid Ehrlich

2026 August


Junk science in the courtroom

The Kelly/Frye standard and biomechanical and neuropsychological testimony in PI damages litigation

Mauro Fiore

2026 August


You took the deposition, but can you use it at trial?

How to set up your depositions – from notice to questioning – so they work when it counts

Clare Lucich
Cassidy Wakeham

2026 August


The age of universal intelligence

Intelligence is about to be universal. Wisdom is not. Your workflows are your IP, your moat, and your legacy – build your agents now.

Robert T. Simon

2026 August


Sub rosa surveillance: The cheapest witness in the room

How defense surveillance gets bought, who actually produces it, and why plaintiffs must stop taking the package at face value

Richard J. Weston

2026 August


Appellate Reports

The “two dismissal rule” is not a rule of claim preclusion; also, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault/Harassment Act; and, self-represented plaintiffs can get mandatory sanction for defendant’s discovery abuse

Jeffrey I. Ehrlich

2026 August


SB 623: The new rules for rideshare accident litigation

New rules focus on past medical expenses and lien-based medical care

Saveena K. Takhar

2026 August


It’s time for some self-care

It’s time for some self-care

August is National Wellness Month and the Great Tryke Giveaway

Griselda S. Rodriguez
Michelle M. West

2026 August



Uber pulls its ballot measure

A thanks to all those who helped secure this major victory for injured Californians

Elizabeth A. Hernandez

2026 August

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