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Articles & Presentations

Articles & Presentations
Taking the Expert Deposition

Presentation by Benjamin Ikuta

Orange County Bar Association, August 2, 2025
Cross-Examining Experts in MedicalMalpractice Litigation

Presentation by Benjamin Ikuta

Beverly Bills Bar Association, August 27, 2025
California Supreme Court Limits Use of MICRA in Negligence Suits
California Supreme Court Limits Use of MICRA in Negligence Suits
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Daily Journal
August 1, 2025
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The Unlikely Power Move: Seek Arbitration in Your Med Mal Case
The Unlikely Power Move: Seek Arbitration in Your Med Mal Case
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Consumer Attorneys of California Forum Volume 54, Number 3
May/June 2025
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Blind Spots and Gold Mines: Focus Groups to Rethink Med Mal MILs

Presentation by Benjamin Ikuta

CAOC/CAOIE/OCTLA Palm Springs Seminar, May 3, 2025
Differences in Litigation Between Kaiser North and South

Presentation by Benjamin Ikuta

Consumer Attorneys of California Kaiser Seminar, April 10, 2025
How to Overcome CACI 506 on Alternative Methods of Care in Your Medical Malpractice Case
How to Overcome CACI 506 on Alternative Methods of Care in Your Medical Malpractice Case
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Consumer Attorneys of California Forum, Volume 55, Number 2
March/April 2025
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Montoya Ruling Shifts the Burden on Causation in Medical Malpractice and Beyond
Montoya Ruling Shifts the Burden on Causation in Medical Malpractice and Beyond
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Daily Journal
March 27, 2025
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Validity of Joint 998 Offers

Presentation by Benjamin Ikuta

Consumer Attorneys of California – Hawaii Seminar, December 5, 2024
Ethical Issues in Hiring Experts Previously Represented by the Defense Firm in Medical Malpractice Cases
Ethical Issues in Hiring Experts Previously Represented by the Defense Firm in Medical Malpractice Cases
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Trial Bar News
July/August 2024
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The Art of Effective Depositions

Presentation by Benjamin Ikuta & Michelle Hemesath

Southeast District Bar Association, May 22, 2024
Break the Law, Don’t Harm Your Client. Don’t Follow CCP 364 in Your Medical Malpractice Cases.
Break the Law, Don’t Harm Your Client. Don’t Follow CCP 364 in Your Medical Malpractice Cases.
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
May 20, 2024
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Unraveling SB235: A Significant Leap in Initial Disclosures for California Civil Actions
Unraveling SB235: A Significant Leap in Initial Disclosures for California Civil Actions
Article by Benjamin Ikuta & Edwin Hong
The Gavel, Winter 2024
March 25, 2024
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An Opposing Expert’s Personal Practices Are Always Relevant and Should Be Admissible in Your Medical Malpractice Case
An Opposing Expert’s Personal Practices Are Always Relevant and Should Be Admissible in Your Medical Malpractice Case
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Consumer Attorneys of California FORUM
January/February 2024
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An Opposing Expert’s Personal Practices Are Always Relevant and Should Be Admissible in Your Medical Malpractice Case
An Opposing Expert’s Personal Practices Are Always Relevant and Should Be Admissible in Your Medical Malpractice Case
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
February 1, 2024
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MICRA Expanded to Non-Patient Drivers Negligently Hit by Ambulances
MICRA Expanded to Non-Patient Drivers Negligently Hit by Ambulances
Article by Benjamin T. Ikuta
Daily Journal
December 25, 2023
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Jerky Behavior in Snoek v. Exaktime Sparks Negative Lodestar Multiplier
Jerky Behavior in Snoek v. Exaktime Sparks Negative Lodestar Multiplier
Article by Benjamin T. Ikuta
Daily Journal
November 25, 2023
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Medicolegal Summit Speaker

Presentation by Benjamin Ikuta

Annual Summit for California Association of Long Term Care Medicine (CALTCM), November 2023
The Objection “Calls For Expert Opinion” In A Medical Malpractice Deposition
The Objection “Calls For Expert Opinion” In A Medical Malpractice Deposition
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
The Advocate Magazine
October 25, 2023
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Professional Negligence & Abuse Speaker

Presentation by Benjamin Ikuta

CAALA Las Vegas, August 31, 2023
Samantha B. is a Critical Holding for Sexual Abuse Cases in Healthcare Settings
Samantha B. is a Critical Holding for Sexual Abuse Cases in Healthcare Settings
Article by Benjamin Ikuta & Sean O’Neill
Gavel Magazine
July 25, 2023
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Is it MICRA (Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act)?

Presentation by Ben Ikuta & Michelle Hemesath

Beverly Hills Bar Association – MICRA Zoom Discussion July 24, 2023
“Is It MICRA?”

Presentation by Benjamin Ikuta & Michelle Hemesath

Southeast District Bar Association Event April 26, 2023
Break the Law, Don’t Harm Your Client
Break the Law, Don’t Harm Your Client
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Advocate: Journal of Consumer Attorneys Associations for Southern California
February 25, 2023
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McGovern v. BHC Fremont Hospital and MICRA’s CCP 364 – Lessons Learned
McGovern v. BHC Fremont Hospital and MICRA’s CCP 364 – Lessons Learned
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
The Daily Journal
February 2, 2023
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Letter to the Editor Regarding Horvitz & Levy Article on MICRA Changes
Letter to the Editor Regarding Horvitz & Levy Article on MICRA Changes
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
The Daily Journal
January 25, 2023
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Impactful Depositions

Presentation by Benjamin Ikuta

MCLE Extravaganza, January 13, 2023
Zealous Advocacy
Zealous Advocacy
Article by Feature on Ikuta Hemesath, LLP
The Daily Journal
January 9, 2023
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The Coming Changes to Med-Mal Caps with Ben Ikuta

Presentation by Benjamin Ikuta

The California Appellate Law Podcast, January 3, 2023
The State Bar is Not the Only One to Blame for Girardi
The State Bar is Not the Only One to Blame for Girardi
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
The Daily Journal
November 7, 2022
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Court of Appeal Provides Guidance on Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations for Infant Death Cases
Court of Appeal Provides Guidance on Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations for Infant Death Cases
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
The Daily Journal
September 22, 2022
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Nuts & Bolts of Medical Malpractice & Changes to MICRA Explained

Presentation by Benjamin Ikuta

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, September 29, 2022
Arbitration in Medical Malpractice Cases

Presentation by Benjamin Ikuta

CAALA Las Vegas Seminar, September 2, 2022
Medical Malpractice Podcast

Presentation by Benjamin Ikuta, Michelle Hemesath, and Jennifer Johnson

Justice Team Podcast, June 2, 2022
Everything you Need to Know about the Change in MICRA

Presentation by Michelle Hemesath and Benjamin Ikuta

Justice HQ, May 26, 2022
The Power of the Pen: MILS, MSJS, & Other Motions

Presentation by Benjamin Ikuta

CAOC/CAOIE/OCTLA Palm Springs Seminar, May 20, 2022
Failing to follow proper filing for punitive damages under Section 425.13 can be harsh and unforgiving
Failing to follow proper filing for punitive damages under Section 425.13 can be harsh and unforgiving
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Los Angeles Daily Journal
April 26, 2022
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Post Kaiser Arbitration Cost Recovery – is it Available?

Presentation by Benjamin Ikuta

Consumer Attorneys of California Kaiser Seminar, April 5, 2022
IVF Mix-Up! How to Handle Wrongful Fertilization Cases
IVF Mix-Up! How to Handle Wrongful Fertilization Cases
Article by Benjamin Ikuta and Robert Marcereau
The Gavel Magazine, Fall 2022
March 25, 2022
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Does MICRA Apply To That Fall In The Doctor’s Office?
Does MICRA Apply To That Fall In The Doctor’s Office?
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Advocate: Journal of Consumer Attorneys Associations for Southern California
March 25, 2022
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Disarming “Nuclear Verdicts”
Disarming “Nuclear Verdicts”
Article by Benjamin Ikuta and Greyson Goody
The Gavel Magazine, Winter 2022
March 25, 2022
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MICRA cap covers unsupervised conduct leading to child’s death?
MICRA cap covers unsupervised conduct leading to child’s death?
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Los Angeles Daily Journal
February 22, 2022
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Proving Ostensible Agency Against a Hospital for Physician Malpractice Following Wicks
Proving Ostensible Agency Against a Hospital for Physician Malpractice Following Wicks
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Consumer Attorneys of California Forum, Volume 51, Number 3, Spring 2021
November 3, 2021
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Trials in the Time of COVID: Tips and Insights for Trying Cases in Today’s “New Normal”

Presentation by Michelle Hemesath and Benjamin Ikuta

South Bay Bar Association, October 14, 2021
MICRA Magnifies Problems with the California Medical Board
MICRA Magnifies Problems with the California Medical Board
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Los Angeles Daily Journal
July 30, 2021
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Ruling will help to Safeguard a Fair Arbitration Process
Ruling will help to Safeguard a Fair Arbitration Process
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
Los Angeles Daily Journal
May 14, 2021
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Tips for Modern Law Firm Management During COVID – Don’t Be Scared!

Presentation by Benjamin Ikuta (moderator)

CAOC/CAOIE/OCTLA Palm Springs Seminar, April 30, 2021
Keeping Your Expert’s Testimony in Despite Sargon
Keeping Your Expert’s Testimony in Despite Sargon
Article by Benjamin Ikuta and Michelle Hemesath
The Gavel Magazine, Fall 2021
March 25, 2021
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Patients Cannot Consent to Medical Malpractice: Keep Consent Forms Out of Evidence
Patients Cannot Consent to Medical Malpractice: Keep Consent Forms Out of Evidence
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
The Gavel Magazine, Volume 24, #1, Winter 2021
February 23, 2021
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Trying your case during the COVID-19 pandemic
Trying your case during the COVID-19 pandemic
Article by Benjamin Ikuta and Jason Argos
Advocate: Journal of Consumer Attorneys Associations for Southern California
January 9, 2021
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Opposing the Inevitable Motion for Summary Judgment in Your Medical Malpractice Case
Opposing the Inevitable Motion for Summary Judgment in Your Medical Malpractice Case
Article by Benjamin Ikuta
The Gavel Magazine, Volume 22, #2, Spring 2019
March 23, 2019
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