From driverless cars to pesticide immunity AAJ continues to battle a tidal wave of different issues in Congress Linda A. Lipsen From Issue: 2026 September
Finding the silver lining We see some silver linings in the examples of true human spirit during the time of coronavirus Jeffrey A. Rudman From Issue: 2020 May
Farewell, but not goodbye As a past president, I look forward to being the most relaxed person in the room Douglas N. Silverstein From Issue: 2022 December
Expert depositions in the age of AI Opportunity, risk, and the new battlefield for plaintiff lawyers Donna M. Maryanski From Issue: 2026 October
Ends are not bad things We can see the future of CAALA through the lens of last year’s accomplishments Genie Harrison From Issue: 2021 December
Embracing the new normal in sports and the practice of law As lawyers, we are skilled in adjusting our outlook, tactics and strategies to each case Jeffrey A. Rudman From Issue: 2020 October
Forcing arbitration fee payments in 30 days now requires court review of contract principles CCP section 1281.98 and a new paradigm required by Hohenshelt v. Superior Court Gary N. Stern From Issue: 2026 September
Financial-condition discovery – Don’t wait until trial! Discovery of a defendant’s financial condition is essential to proving punitive damages, and doing it early can prevent defendants from shielding assets and create settlement leverage for plaintiffs Ashley Dang From Issue: 2026 January
Expert designation: Not just a deadline, a case-shaping event The do’s, the don’ts and the practical strategies of expert designation Tatevik Gasparyan From Issue: 2026 October
Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth COVID moves the Gala to March, and a call for civility in these difficult times Douglas N. Silverstein From Issue: 2022 February
Employee rights are human rights What is at stake when we don’t protect them? Ibiere N. Seck From Issue: 2024 November
Don’t leave money on the table Recovering attorney fees and costs at arbitration Stuart Esner From Issue: 2026 September
