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

From Issue: 2026 August

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

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

Getting to know your incoming CAALA president

“I wanted to be a lawyer because of an ugly event when I was about five- or six-years old.”

From Issue: 2023 January

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

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