February 23, 2026
Speeding Toward the Future — The robotaxi race is accelerating, but how safe are driverless cabs really?
California has led the charge in autonomous vehicle development and adoption – including robotaxi services, which have exploded over the last two years. Waymo has the lion’s share of the U.S. market. After years of testing in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area, Phoenix, AZ became Waymo’s first official market – but California is now… read more
January 26, 2026
Safer Streets, Steeper Penalties, Scam Stoppers – What California drivers need to know about new laws in 2026
The New Year has brought some key changes to California traffic and car laws – legislation aimed at improving safety on our roads, increasing accountability for motorists, and adding protections for consumers. Here’s an overview of some of the most crucial vehicle-related legislation going into effect this year. Stone cold sober A recent CalMatters investigation… read more
December 8, 2025
Dangers Lurking in Sweets and Treats – Numerous recalls on popular holiday season foods
It’s the most wonderful time of year…for snacks! Bring on the cheese boards, bowls of munchies, delicious dips, and yummy finger foods that pair with cocktails, wine, sparkling punch, and eggnog. Dessert tables overflow with cookies, pies, and candy. Grocery store aisles are lined with festive displays of holiday goodies. In this busy season, both… read more
November 24, 2025
Keeping Your Holiday Trips Terrific, Despite the Traffic – 7 Important Safety Tips for Travelers, at Thanksgiving and beyond
If you’re headed home for the holidays, or to a gathering with friends and family, or a special seasonal outing, getting there can be half the fun. Holiday travel is full of anticipation, excitement – and maybe some antsy kids. Whether you’ve got a long road trip on big highways or a short jaunt across… read more
September 5, 2025
Breaking News: Vote Casey Johnson for OCBA Secretary 2026!
Aitken Aitken Cohn is thrilled to share that our Partner, Casey Johnson, is running for OCBA Secretary 2026! Casey is a highly respected trial attorney and a proven leader with influential roles at the national, state, and local levels. He’s dedicated to growing engagement, inclusivity, and opportunities within the OCBA, ensuring every Orange County lawyer… read more
July 28, 2025
How Safe is Your Food? — Major recalls and severe outbreaks of foodborne illness have shaken consumer confidence
What You Need to Know About Food Recalls Moong (Mung) beans are a nutritional powerhouse — packed with protein, fiber, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and essential amino acids. They’re beneficial for digestion and heart health; they may help lower blood sugar levels and aid in weight loss; and they can support a healthy pregnancy, as they… read more
June 26, 2025
$19.5 MILLION CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT IN AUTO INJURY CASE
Aitken* Aitken* Cohn partners Casey R. Johnson and Megan G. Demshki secured a significant settlement for their client after a hard-fought, six-year legal battle. The case involved a recent high school graduate and community college student who miraculously survived a head-on collision—considered statistically unsurvivable—while driving home late at night from her warehouse job in the… read more
April 17, 2025
Spring Cleaning Safety—Are your household cleaning products doing more harm than good?
Gorgeous April weather has arrived in Southern California. The air is sweet with citrus blossoms and jasmine, and pollinators are buzzing from flower to flower. For many of us, longer days, open windows, and balmy breezes go hand in hand with a burst of energy and industriousness—an urge to clear out dust, cobwebs, and clutter,… read more
March 6, 2025
Aitken Family Legacy Featured in Attorney at Law Magazine
Some families pass down heirlooms—watches, recipes, or even old love letters. The Aitken family, however, has passed down something even more powerful: a passion for justice. Wylie Aitken built his Orange County law firm with grit and determination, but what makes this story truly remarkable is how his children – Darren, Chris, and Ashleigh –… read more
November 25, 2024
AAC’s Chris Aitken Named One of 2024’s “Top Plaintiff Lawyers” by the Daily Journal
Congratulations to AAC partner Chris Aitken for being named one of the Daily Journal’s Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California for 2024! This honor recognizes Chris’s dedication and commitment to his clients. Chris told the Daily Journal, “From the moment we take on a case, everything we do is with trial preparation in mind—whether it’s pre-litigation work,… read more