Publications

Published Cases

• Goldrich v. Natural Y Surgical Specialties, (2^nd App. Dist. 1994) 25 Cal.App.4^th 772.

Speaking Engagements

• Program Chairperson, DRI Product Liability Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2006.

• Lauren M. Terk and Steven F. Coronado, Moderators, "And The Expert Says...: What Experts Think Attorneys Could Do Better To Increase Effectiveness", DRI Product Liability Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2006.

• Lauren M. Terk, "Alternative Dispute Resolution", Kiwanis, Petaluma Chapter, Petaluma, California, 2005.

• Lauren M. Terk, "Equine Law", Marin Horse Council Horse Course, Novato, California 2004.

• Lauren M. Terk, "The Good, Bad, and Ugly: A Review of the Past Year's Decisions -- Where Are We Going?", Defense Research Institute Product Liability Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2003.  (The program is available on CD-ROM; the written seminar materials that accompanied this presentation are also available.)

• Lauren M. Terk and panel, "The Top Ten Tips for Handling a Mass Tort", Defense Research Institute Product Liability Conference -- Mass Torts Specialized Litigation Group Session, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2000.

Books

• Lauren M. Terk, "Expert's Field of Expertise: Is It Known to Reach Reliable Results? -- Accepted Practice/Reliable Science", The Daubert Compendium, The Defense Research Institute Library Series.  (Eds. 2002, 2004)  (Available on CD-ROM)

Articles

• Charles L. Coleman, III and Lauren M. Terk, "Legislation and Litigation - The Impact of Legislation on Firearms Litigation", American Bar Association Tort and Insurance Practice Section "Gun and Media Violence - Issues for the Litigator" Seminar, Beverly Hills, California, 2001.

• Lauren M. Terk, "The Top Ten Tips for Handling a Mass Tort," For the Defense, July, 2000 (Defense Research Institute).

  Equine Law Articles:

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - A Few Safety Reminders," Stable News, March 1998 (your rights as a rider in public places).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - AHSA Drug Guidelines (Part IV)," Stable News, January 1998 (forbidden substances).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - AHSA Drug Guidelines (Part III)," Stable News, November 1997 (October 15, 1997 AHSA drug rule changes; permitted substances; herbal supplements).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - AHSA Drug Guidelines (Part II)," Stable News, October 1997 (forbidden, restricted and permitted substances; the investigative process and sanctions).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - AHSA Drug Testing (Part I)," Stable News, September 1997 (applicability and which horses are tested).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - The More Specific the Better," Stable News, August 1997 (liability releases - dangerous propensities).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - `Release' Yourself From Liability," Stable News, July 1997 (liability releases for the horse owner).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - Protecting Yourself From Liability," Stable News, June 1997 (liability insurance).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - Responsibilities in a Sponsorship," Stable News, September 1996 (who is responsible for the horse and it's acts).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - Defective Products: Who's Responsible?," Stable News, August 1996 (who is liable if a product causes harm).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - Horses and Bicyclists at Marin Headlands," Stable News, July 1996 (equine and bicycle access in National Parks).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - A Landlord's Responsibility," Stable News, June 1996 (duty to maintain a safe property).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - Even Friends May Sue," Stable News, May 1996 (liabilities of letting a friend ride your horse).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - When It's Libel or Slander," Stable News, April 1996 (what is or is not a defamatory statement).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - Recovering For Emotional Distress," Stable News, March 1996 (your recovery if your horse is killed).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - Bailment for Hire," Stable News, February 1996 (who has the burden of proving liability for injury to a horse in someone's care).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - Responsibility to Avoid Risk to Riders," Stable News, January 1996 (duty of third-party non-riders to not spook a horse).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - When Drugging a Horse Is A Crime," Stable News, December 1995 (criminal and competition sanctions).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - Good Samaritans, Beware," Stable News, November 1995 (standard of care if you volunteer your help).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - Liabilities of Hauling," Stable News, October 1995 (duties and liabilities when hauling other peoples' horses).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - Put Agreements in Writing," Stable News, September 1995 (benefits of a written contract).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - Fencing Off Liability," Stable News, August 1995 (liability for the condition of the premises).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - Unlawful Acts," Stable News, July 1995 (animal abuse).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - Putting a Lien on a Horse," Stable News, June 1995 (who can file liens and how).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - Horse in the Road," Stable News, May 1995 (rights and duties when riding on public roads).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - Sharing Public Trails," Stable News, April 1995 (public entity immunity from liability).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - Assumption of the Risk," Stable News, March 1995 (assumed risk versus duty to prevent harm).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - The More Specific The Better," Stable News, February 1995 (liability releases - disclosure of dangerous propensities).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - Release Yourself from Liability," Stable News, January 1995 (liability releases).

• Lauren M. Terk, "Points of Law - Protect Us From Our Horses' Acts," Stable News, December 1994 (liability insurance).