Columns - Consumer Attorneys of California

New laws affecting your practice

Remote depos and e-service will be permanent improvements to the civil justice system

From Issue: 2021 March

A look back at Prop 51 to better understand the challenges we face this year

Also: Addressing senior abuse at nursing homes and financial scams against seniors

From Issue: 2024 May

We fight the good fight, yet some among us are our own worst enemies

From Issue: 2025 August

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

From Issue: 2020 May

Public entities seek to avoid liability

The State Bar’s attempt to change the practice of law in California meets an abrupt end – for now

After 47 years… a win for victims of medical negligence

From Issue: 2022 June

The more things change, the more they stay the same

Low auto insurance limits, court reporter issues and lack of uniformity in local court rules on the agenda

From Issue: 2020 March

CAOC-sponsored bill addressing Kline v. Zimmer headed to Gov. Newsom

From Issue: 2023 July

From MICRA to financial responsibility limits