Columns - Consumer Attorneys of California

Law in the time of coronavirus

Statute of limitations extended, less restrictions on remote depositions, more time to bring cases to trial

From Issue: 2020 May

A look at how your ideas can become law, and the proposals for new laws currently being considered for support by CAOC

Working to pass SB 447 so that human suffering damages don’t die with the victim

From Issue: 2021 June

Elder abuse by nursing homes and mandatory arbitration in consumer contracts are but two of the battles being waged in Sacramento

CAOC is working on all fronts to heighten the functionality of the courts as we proceed through the pandemic

A look at trial lawyers’ priorities with the new legislative session as CAOC’s November convention approaches

Raising minimum insurance limits and ending the stacking of UIM benefits

From Issue: 2022 March

“Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal.” — Mario Andretti

From Issue: 2020 July

CAOC-backed bill will correct California Supreme Court’s reading of 1982 law setting fines against nursing facilities

From Issue: 2021 August

An overview of priorities for 2022 has contingency-fee limitation at top of list

Attorney fees ballot initiative would cap contingency fees at 20%, an unprecedented limit

Making courts more efficient in this pandemic is priority one!

From Issue: 2021 April