Publications & Articles
March 2013 Plaintiff Magazine - Finding Liability and Insurance in Cases Involving Motor Carriers (PDF) (by Anoush Lancaster) February 2013 Plaintiff Magazine - Getting Your iPad to Help With Voir Dire (PDF) (by William Veen and Jennifer de la Campa) January 2013 Plaintiff Magazine - Making Sense of the Senseless (PDF) (by Anthony Label) December 2012 Plaintiff Magazine - Waging War in the Trial Court and at the Court of Appeal (PDF) (by Elinor Leary) November 2012 Plaintiff Magazine - Sophisticated users have rights, too (PDF) (by Oliver Vallejo) October 2012 Plaintiff Magazine - The liability of a parent company to a subsidiary's injured worker (PDF) (by Kimberly Wong) August 2012 Plaintiff Magazine - A warning about your failure-to-warn case (PDF) (by Jessica Biernier) July 2012 Plaintiff Magazine - My dog ate your evidence: Shifting the burden of proof in premises-liability cases (PDF) (by Jeremy Cloyd) June 2012 Plaintiff Magazine - Sanctions – To ask or not to ask: That is the question (PDF) (by Andje M. Medina & Jeremy Cloyd) May 2012 Plaintiff Magazine - Workers' Comp subrogation: Don't allow your client to be extorted (PDF) (by Eustace de Saint Phalle & Michael Gatto) March 2012 Plaintiff Magazine - Defense medical examinations: Understand the law and protect against common defense traps (PDF) (by Ramona Atanacio) February 2012 Plaintiff Magazine - Practical advice for voir dire: Before you ask jurors to “stretch” for the verdict, make sure that they are flexible (PDF) (by William Veen & Anoush Lancaster) January 2012 Plaintiff Magazine - Love and marriage: Testing the limits of marital privileges in civil plaintiffs' lawsuits (PDF) (by Anthony Label) December 2011 Plaintiff Magazine - Putting the best face on your client – “warts and all” (PDF) (by Elinor Leary) November 2011 Plaintiff Magazine - When the defendant complains to the court that you have too many experts (PDF) (by Eustace de Saint Phalle) October 2011 Plaintiff Magazine - Don't get tripped up in your next fall case (PDF) (by Michael Gatto) September 2011 Plaintiff Magazine - When vacations lead to lawsuits (PDF) (by Jessica Biernier) August 2011 Plaintiff Magazine - “Criminal” torts – Maximizing your client's recovery through effective use of victim restitution (PDF) (by Elinor Leary & Andje M. Medina) July 2011 Plaintiff Magazine - Limiting a defendant to a single new trial motion (PDF) (by Jeremy Cloyd) June 2011 Plaintiff Magazine - Protecting employees working abroad for federal contractors (PDF) (by Kimberly Wong May 2011 The Workers' Corner – State Bar of California Workers Compensation Quarterly, Vol. 23, No. 4, 2011, – Kevin Lancaster May 2011 Plaintiff Magazine – When workers' comp is not the exclusive remedy (PDF) (by George Ellard and Eustace de Saint Phalle) While an employer is likely protected by the exclusive remedy doctrine, the parent or related companies may not be April 25, 2011 The Recorder – William Veen's successful representation of an injured elevator mechanic was featured in The Recorder's "Top Verdicts." The $11.7 award is considered to be the largest reported personal injury verdict in Marin County history. April 2011 Plaintiff Magazine – Sports and recreation cases: Hope springs eternal (PDF) (by Anthony Label) The 4th District Court of Appeal keeps hope alive for sports and recreational activity cases that are often thought of as DOA due to liability releases and the assumption of risk doctrine March 2011 Plaintiff Magazine – Civil success through OSHA: Suarez v. Pacific Northstar Mechanical creates a new tort duty (PDF) (by Oliver Vallejo) On multiemployer worksites, it is important to establish the duty of reporting non-obvious hazards to all workers February 2011 Plaintiff Magazine – Is the plaintiff SOL? (PDF) (by Anoush Lancaster) When the SOL clock truly starts, and stops, ticking: the current state of accrual and tolling January 19, 2011 San Francisco Citizen – Kevin Lancaster discusses the wrongful death suit filed on behalf of the family of a hit-and-run victim and his experience in trying cases in conjunction with criminal trials in the article "Parents of Killed Cyclist File Wrongful Death Suit." January 18, 2011 The Recorder – Kevin Lancaster is quoted in the article "More Details Emerge Regarding the Death of Cyclist Nils Yannick Linke Near the Intersection of Turk and Masonic" January 18, 2011 StreetsBlog.org – Kevin Lancaster is quoted regarding the filing of a wrongful death lawsuit for the family of Nils Yannick Linke, who was fatally injured in a hit-and-run accident while riding his bicycle in San Francisco. January 2011 Plaintiff Magazine – A defendant for your products-liability case. (PDF) (by Elinor Leary) Depending on special relationships with the product manufacturer, an insurance company may be liable December 2010 Plaintiff Magazine – Prying attorneys from their deceptive clients. (PDF) (by Eustace de Saint Phalle and Andrew Clay) The crime-fraud exception to attorney-client privilege can be a powerful tool to pry out defendant's secrets and separate the defendant from its former attorneys December 29, 2010 UPI – William Veen's successful representation of an injured elevator mechanic is featured in the article “Jury Awards Worker $11.7M.” December 29, 2010 San Jose Mercury News – William Veen is quoted in the article “Jury Awards Oakland Man Injured at San Rafael Hotel $11.7 Million” regarding receiving one of the largest personal injury verdict in Marin County history. December 25, 2010 Associated Press – William Veen's successful representation of an injured elevator mechanic is featured in the article “Marin Jury Awards $11.7M in Personal Injury Case.” December 24, 2010 Marin Independent-Journal – William Veen is quoted in the article “Jury Awards Worker Injured at San Rafael Hotel $11.7 Million” regarding receiving one of the largest personal injury verdict in Marin County history. December 23, 2010 The Recorder – William Veen is quoted regarding his successful representation in the article “Marin Jury Awards $11.7M to Injured Elevator Mechanic.” December 2010 The Workers' Corner – State Bar of California Workers' Compensation Quarterly, Vol. 23, No. 3, 2010, – Kevin Lancaster November 15, 2010 The Recorder – William Veen's, Kevin Lancaster's and Corey Friedman's settlement of Dominguez v. Oosten was ranked number 107 in the listing of “Top Settlements.” November 2010 Plaintiff Magazine – Spinal Injuries 101. (PDF) (by Michael Gatto and William Veen) Anatomy, spinal trauma, diagnostic testing, and rebuttal of common defense arguments. October 2010 Plaintiff Magazine – Product liability focus: Asbestos law isn't just for asbestos lawyers (PDF) (by Jessica Biernier and William Veen) Developments in this specialty practice can offer tremendous advantages to your general product liability case. September 2010 Plaintiff Magazine – Cross-examination to impair witness credibility. (PDF) (by George Ellard and William Veen) Challenging a witness's credibility requires careful strategy. Examine the avenues of prior inconsistency, character evidence or case-specific impeachment. August 2010 Plaintiff Magazine – Don-t let a remains-mishandling case haunt you (PDF) (by William Veen and Andje Morovich Medina) Mortuaries, crematoriums and cemeteries are fertile grounds for lawsuits by survivors. July 2010 Plaintiff Magazine – Staffing agency employees injured on the job: A double-edged sword (PDF) (by William Veen and Kimberly Wong) Consider a two-part attack on the WC exclusive-remedy defense in a dual- or multiple-employer situation. June 2010 Plaintiff Magazine – Unlicensed contractors: Find the positives, not the negatives (PDF) (by William Veen and Eustace de Saint Phalle) The hirer of an unlicensed contractor may face civil liabilities if the contractor — or his employee — is injured on the job. May 2010 Plaintiff Magazine – Those hiring independent contractors are on the hook for nondelegable duties (PDF) (by William Veen and Anthony L. Label) Seabright reaffirms liability for injury to employee of independent contractor. April 2010 Plaintiff Magazine – "Course-and-scope" of employment (PDF) (by William Veen and Oliver Vallejo) Recent decisions give hope to auto accident victims; was the defendant making a work-related cell phone call? March 5, 2010 Daily Journal – William Veen was quoted in the article “Judge Rallies Lawyers to Action.” March 2, 2010 The Recorder – Eustace de Saint Phalle was mentioned in the “Verdicts and Settlements” section as an attorney for the plaintiff in the case Papazyan v. Chia. March 2010 Plaintiff Magazine – Top ten strategies to attack your oppositions medical expert (PDF) (by William Veen and Kathleen Humphrey) The goal of defendant's experts is to create confusion and gray areas. Here are strategies to keep your issues clear. February 2010 Plaintiff Magazine – Annuity costs don't equal damages (PDF) (by William Veen and Eustace de Saint Phalle) Caution: Calculating the present value of future damages by using the cost of an annuity can be injurious to your client's financial health. February 19, 2010 Daily Journal – Eustace de Saint Phalle was mentioned in the “Verdicts and Settlements” section as an attorney for the plaintiff in the case Papazyan v. Chia. January 2010 Plaintiff Magazine – Defeating a liability release (by Anthony Label and William Veen) After signing a release of liability, your client is injured by weights in a gym, collides on a ski slope or falls off a horse. Is it assumption of the risk or contractual immunity, or is there a case for liability? The author discusses the nuances of liability releases. December 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – Products liability: Beating the component parts defense (by Oliver Vallejo and William Veen) A component manufacturer can avoid strict products liability if the manufacturer supplies a non-defective part and plays no role in designing the finished product. This is the component parts defense. Recent cases have shown how to beat this defense through more effective discovery. November 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – Connecting with your tech-savvy jury. (by Anoush Lancaster and William Veen) With so much new technology available, just because we've got it, should we use it? October 27, 2009 The Recorder – Anthony Label and Oliver Vallejo were mentioned in the “Verdicts and Settlements” section as the attorneys for the plaintiff in the case Estate of Padell v. Green. October 23, 2009 Daily Journal – William Veen, Kevin Lancaster and Corey Friedman were mentioned in the “Verdicts and Settlements” section as the attorneys for the plaintiff in the case Dominguez v. Oosten. October 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – Be thorough in your review of medical records. It's time well spent (by Kathleen Humphrey and William Veen) September 11, 2009 Daily Journal – Anthony Label and Oliver Vallejo were mentioned in the “Verdicts and Settlements” section as the attorneys for the plaintiff in the case Estate of Padell v. Green. September 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – How the defense will attempt to disparage low-impact collision injuries (by Eustace de Saint Phalle and William Veen) Identifying and excluding the defense's “junk science.” August 21, 2009 Daily Journal – Eustace de Saint Phalle was mentioned in the “Verdicts and Settlements” section as an attorney for the plaintiff in the case Douglas Herrera v. The Bombay Company, Michael Huddleston. August 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers – Bill Veen is profiled in the article “Veen, Vidi, Vici.” August 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – Injury and Illness Resource Guide for clients (by Anthony L. Label and William Veen) Being aware of resources and benefits available outside the civil justice system. July 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – Opening Statement: Appeal to your jury without getting appealed (by William Veen & Karen Stromeyer). Understanding the fine line between aggression and over argument during opening statement. July 4, 2009 Lawyers and Settlements – Kevin Lancaster is featured in the article “Your Swimming Pool Filter is a Bomb Warns California Attorney.” June 29, 2009 California Water News – Kevin Lancaster is quoted in the article "Husband Killed by Exploding Pool Filter." June 24, 2009 Contra Costa Times – Kevin Lancaster is quoted in the article "Danville Woman Crusades Against Pool Filters that Killed Husband." June 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – Trial documents you can write in advance (by William Veen & Oliver Vallejo)Plan ahead by preparing motions in limine, trial briefs, legal memoranda and special jury instructions well before trial. May 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – She who prepares, wins. (by William Veen & Karen Stromeyer). Employ effective trial preparation, from site-inspections to careful arrangement of one's depositions. April 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – Effective expert cross-examination (by William Veen & George Ellard). Developing clear goals in your expert witness cross-examination. March 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – Maximize your closing argument (by William Veen & Elinor Leary). How to make the most of your final chance to influence your jury. February 23, 2009 The Recorder – The addition of Kathy Humphrey as an associate to the Saint Phalle Trial Team was featured in the “On the Move” section. February 20, 2009 San Francisco Business Times – The addition of Kathy Humphrey as an associate to the Saint Phalle Trial Team was featured in the “On the Move” section. February 6, 2009 Daily Journal Online – The addition of Kathy Humphrey as an associate to the Saint Phalle Trial Team was featured in the “On the Move” section. February 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – Victory through the verdict form (by William Veen & Corey Friedman). Review your verdict form in search of obstacles and faults. January 6, 2009 The Recorder – Kevin Lancaster and Corey Friedman were mentioned in the “Verdicts & Settlements” section as attorneys for the plaintiff in Tassone v. Wright. January 6, 2009 The Recorder – Kevin Lancaster, Oliver Vallejo and Corey Friedman were mentioned in the “Verdicts & Settlements” section as attorneys for the plaintiff in Rush v. Kip Prahl & Associates. January 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – Alternative forums for discovery in third-party workplace injury cases. (by William Veen & Isaac Nicholson). Beat defendants to the punch in third-party personal injury cases. December 2008 Plaintiff Magazine – Jury consultants and mock trials (by William Veen & Corey Friedman). Utilize a mock trial to help determine key issues in your presentation. November 2008 Plaintiff Magazine – Briefing juror challenges (by William Veen & Corey Friedman). Be the first to address peremptory challenges. October 31, 2008 GraphicArts – An article announcing the filing of a suit against Pre-Press International, Match Machinery, Inc. and Ko Tai International Development, Inc. for the wrongful death of Margarita Mojica was published. October 30, 2008 San Francisco Chronicle – An article announcing the filing of a suit against Pre-Press International, Match Machinery, Inc. and Ko Tai International Development, Inc. for the wrongful death of Margarita Mojica was published. October 2008 Plaintiff Magazine – Voir dire under time restraints (by William Veen & Corey Friedman). By considering one's circumstances and having a judge rule on your motions in limine in advance, voir dire can be a success even under extreme time restraints. August 2008 Plaintiff Magazine – Profile: William Veen (by Stephen Ellison). Sensitivity proves to be a road to empathy for this accomplished attorney. A personal profile. July 28, 2008 The National Law Journal and The Recorder – Anthony Label was quoted in the article “Test That May Detect Faking Is Hotly Debated.” June 13, 2008 San Francisco Daily Journal – Eustace de Saint Phalle and Elinor Leary were mentioned in the “Verdicts & Settlements” section as attorneys for the plaintiff in Mason Barkhurst, Jessica Pollatsek v. Matthew Neely, Bill Graham Presents, LiveNation, SMG, CCSF, National Event Services Inc. June 2008 The BASF Bulletin – William L. Veen was featured in the “Members in the News” section as the San Francisco Trial Lawyer Association's Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. May 12, 2008 The Recorder – William L. Veen was featured in the “On the Move” section as the San Francisco Trial Lawyer Association's Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. May 5, 2008 San Francisco Daily Journal – William L. Veen was featured in the “With Honors” section as the San Francisco Trial Lawyer Association's Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. April 28, 2008 San Francisco Daily Journal – William L. Veen was quoted in the article “For Some, Pre-Emption Looks Like Tort Reform.” February 29, 2008 San Francisco Daily Journal – Oliver Vallejo and Corey N. Friedman's article “Parts Unknown” was published. February 1, 2008 San Francisco Business Times – Dietland Vander Schaaf was featured in the “Bay Area People” section regarding her promotion to office manager. February 1, 2008 San Francisco Business Times – Elinor Leary was featured in the “Bay Area People” section regarding her appointment as the firm's pro bono coordinator. February 23, 2007 San Francisco Daily Journal - Fighter for the Heart of the Matter (PDF)
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