Employee or independent contractor?

The California Supreme Court’s ABC test in Dynamex nears the one-year mark and there is confusion as to when that standard applies

William C. Jhaveri-Weeks

From Issue: 2019 March

Handling the wild-fire insurance claim prior to litigation

A guide to the process and pitfalls in handling a major fire-damage claim, and using the Insurance Code to your client’s advantage

Charles Miller

From Issue: 2019 March

E-cigs, the non-certifiable class and the disappearing defendant

Why consumers injured by exploding e-cigarette batteries must stand alone, and the myriad difficulties in seeking damages

Angela Nehmens
Mahzad Hite

From Issue: 2019 February

“Consent” in civil cases involving sexual misconduct

The “consent” defense, both in childhood and adult cases, is weakened by both recent California law and court rulings

Dave Ring

From Issue: 2019 March

Your attorney’s fees on appeal

Don’t let your fee award fall through the cracks: Preserving it before, during and after appeal

Herb Fox

From Issue: 2019 February

Profile: Rick Baskin

Trial lawyer helps people shake the blues before he hits the stage to play them

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2019 January