San Francisco Paralegal Association News

-As of 10:00 this morning, the Amador Superior Courthouse has full power and functionality. Court Operations will proceed as usual.
-According to the PG&E Address Lookup tool website, the court is not expected to be in the next round of power-outages.

-The San Andreas Courthouse is now open and fully operational.

El Dorado County
-PG&E provided notification of potential power outage events scheduled to begin Saturday, October 26 to last through Friday, November 1. During these dates, the ONLY location changes are as follows:

-The Placerville Main Street Branch located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 will be closed to the public from Monday, October 28, 2019 through Friday, November 1, 2019.

• Department 1 and 2: Matters calendared Monday, October 28, 2019 through Friday, November 1, 2019 will be heard in Department 9 at the Cameron Park Branch located at 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682.

• Department 5: Matters calendared Monday, October 28, 2019 through Friday, November 1, 2019 will be heard in the Hearing Room on the main level of Building C at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667.

• Self-Help Center: From Monday, October 28, 2019 through Friday, November 1, 2019 services will be provided at the Front Counter on the main level of Building C at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667.
NOTE: The above changes will remain in place even if the potential power outage is canceled or the power restoration occurs prior to Friday, November 1, 2019. The Court’s intent is to reduce confusion for the public, parties and partners.

Read press release for complete details

(Update Thursday, Oct 31)

-Normal court services are expected to be available through the end of business on 10/29. In the case of a power outage, the court will offer limited services.

-Power has been restored and normal court services have resumed.

-Power has been restored and normal court services have resumed.

Implementation of Emergency Relief

-Emergency Court Closure Due to Power Outage
-The Court was closed from October 28, 2019 through October 30, 2019 due to a Public Safety Power Shutoff. Any cases calendared on those days will be rescheduled. Any last-day filings that occurred on those days will be accepted without penalty. Please see the authority from the Chief Justice and order from Presiding Judge Ann Moorman, declaring the court closure days as judicial holidays in Mendocino County.

Emergency Court Order

-Nevada City Courthouse is open and operational.

-All Jurors summonded for Jury Duty October 29th or October 30th have been rescheduled to Thursday October 31st, see detailed reporting instructions below.

REVISED JUROR REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 10/29/19 - 10/30/19
- Jurors in groups 100, 101, and 300 originally summoned to appear on Tuesday, October 29 have been rescheduled to appear Thursday, October 31 at 8:30a.m.

- Jurors in group “0” originally summoned to appear on Tuesday, October 29 have been rescheduled to appear Thursday, October 31 at 1:00p.m.

- Jurors in group 100 originally summoned to appear on Wednesday, October 30 have been rescheduled to appear Thursday, October 31 at 8:30a.m.

VALLEJO COURTHOUSE RE-OPENS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2019

-Power has been restored to the Vallejo Courthouse and that location has been removed from the PG&E PSPS map. No outages are planned or expected for that location.

-Court operations for Departments 2, 15 and 21 and the Criminal/Traffic Clerk’s Office will resume normal operations starting Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at the Vallejo Courthouse.

-Department 7 will continue with jury selection for an on-going trial at the Fairfield Courthouse on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

Court Closure Thursday, October 31, 2019 and Friday, November 1, 2019.

-All locations of the Sonoma County Superior Court (the Court), with the exception of the Juvenile Justice Center will be closed for regular business tomorrow, Thursday, October 31, 2019 and Friday, November 1, 2019.

-All matters regularly heard at the Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) have resumed effective October 30, 2019.

-All jurors are excused from reporting on Thursday, October 31, 2019 and Friday,November 1, 2019. All jurors should check the Court’s website on Friday November 1, 2019 or call 707-521–6640 after 5:00 p.m. for their Monday 4, 2019 reporting status.

-All hearings scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2019 and Friday, November 1, 2019 will be rescheduled for a later date. The court will begin to mail notice of rescheduled hearings on Friday, November 1, 2019.

-During this closure, the Court is making arrangements to have all emergency ex parte applications and emergency requests for temporary restraining orders heard, starting at 10:00 a.m., at the Petaluma Courthouse located at 11 English Street in Petaluma. The Petaluma Clerk’s Office will be staffed from 10:00 a.m.to 3:30 p.m.for these matters only. Please check this page for updates on where emergency matters will be heard.

-All in-custody arraignments will go forward on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Department 9, at 1:30 PM.

-Court will open to the public on Monday, November 4, 2019 and will resume regular public service hours.

All impaneled jurors will be called with instructions regarding when to appear.

-Those subpoenaed to appear on Monday shall comply with the subpoena.

-Those summoned for jury service for the week of November 4, 2019 shall contact jury services at 707-521–6640.

Court users are advised to check this page regularly as plans could change.

-To contact the Court in the event of an emergency, call the Court info line at 707-521-6500. Information pertaining to Court operations will be continuously updated and provided via the Court website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Signage will be also be posted at all court locations.

Thursday, Oct. 31: Update on Court Closures Due to Wildfire and Power Outages

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 14:00:00 GMT

California Courts Newsroom

October 31, 2019

Contact:

Judicial Council Public Affairs

415-865-7740

[Updated as of Wednesday, Oct. 30]

-As of 10:00 this morning, the Amador Superior Courthouse has full power and functionality. Court Operations will proceed as usual.

-According to the PG&E Address Lookup tool website, the court is not expected to be in the next round of power-outages.

-No update available

El Dorado County
-(Update Wednesday, Oct 30)

-PG&E provided notification of potential power outage events scheduled to begin Saturday, October 26 to last through Friday, November 1. During these dates, the ONLY location changes are as follows:

-The Placerville Main Street Branch located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 will be closed to the public from Monday, October 28, 2019 through Friday, November 1, 2019.

NOTE: The above changes will remain in place even if the potential power outage is canceled or the power restoration occurs prior to Friday, November 1, 2019. The Court’s intent is to reduce confusion for the public, parties and partners.

-(Update Wednesday, Oct 30)

-Normal court services are expected to be available through the end of business on 10/29. In the case of a power outage, the court will offer limited services.

-Read press release for complete details

-Clearlake Courthouse will be closed until power is restored to the building.

Lakeport Court offices will be open and courtroom calendars will be held as scheduled.

-View the Power Outage Notice for the full details.

-Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

Power has been restored and normal court services have resumed.

-Power has been restored.

-Both Ukiah and Fort Bragg courthouses will be open tomorrow, Thursday, October 31. If you have a court date, it will be rescheduled. Filing deadlines will be extended if impacted.

-¡Buenas noticias! Mañana, jueves 31 de octubre, se reabrirán las cortes de Ukiah y Fort Bragg. Sabemos que tienen muchas preguntas e intentaremos proporcionar respuestas lo antes posible. Manténgase informados y visítennos en esta página mañana. Gracias de nuevo por su paciencia durante estos días.

-No facility closures or service impacts this week.

-The Nevada City Courthouse will be closed on Wednesday, October 30. All Jurors summoned for Jury Duty this upcoming week, please see the revised reporting instructions below.

-REVISED JUROR REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 10/29/19 - 10/30/19

- Jurors in groups 100, 101, and 300 originally summoned to appear on Tuesday, October 29 have been rescheduled to appear Thursday, October 31 at 8:30 a.m.

- Jurors in group “0” originally summoned to appear on Tuesday, October 29 have been rescheduled to appear Thursday, October 31 at 1:00 p.m.

- Jurors in group 100 originally summoned to appear on Wednesday, October 30 have been rescheduled to appear Thursday, October 31 at 8:30 a.m.

-As of 2 PM October 29:

VALLEJO COURTHOUSE RE-OPENS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2019

-Power has been restored to the Vallejo Courthouse and that location has been removed from the PG&E PSPS map. No outages are planned or expected for that location.

-Court operations for Departments 2, 15 and 21 and the Criminal/Traffic Clerk’s Office will resume normal operations starting Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at the Vallejo Courthouse.

-Department 7 will continue with jury selection for an on-going trial at the Fairfield Courthouse on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

Court Closure Thursday, October 31, 2019 and Friday, November 1, 2019.

-All matters regularly heard at the Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) have resumed effective October 30, 2019.

-All jurors are excused from reporting on Thursday, October 31, 2019 and Friday, November 1, 2019. All jurors should check the Court’s website on Friday November 1, 2019 or call 707-521–6640 after 5:00 p.m. for their Monday 4, 2019 reporting status.

During this closure, the Court is making arrangements to have all emergency ex parte applications and emergency requests for temporary restraining orders heard, starting at 10:00 a.m., at the Petaluma Courthouse located at 11 English Street in Petaluma. The Petaluma Clerk’s Office will be staffed from 10:00 a.m.to 3:30 p.m.for these matters only. Please check this page for updates on where emergency matters will be heard.

-All in custody arraignments will go forward on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Department 9, at 1:30 PM.

-Court will open to the public on Monday, November 4, 2019 and will resume regular public service hours.

All impaneled jurors will be called with instructions regarding when to appear.

Those subpoenaed to appear on Monday shall comply with the subpoena.

Those summoned for jury service for the week of November 4, 2019 shall contact jury services at 707-521–6640.

Court users are advised to check this page regularly as plans could change.

To contact the Court in the event of an emergency, call the Court info line at 707-521-6500. Information pertaining to Court operations will be continuously updated and provided via the Court website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Signage will be also be posted at all court locations.

Wednesday, Oct. 30: Update on Court Closures Due to Wildfire and Power Outages

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 15:00:00 GMT

California Courts Newsroom

October 30, 2019

Contact: Judicial Council Public Affairs

415-865-7740

[Updated as of Wednesday, Oct. 30]

As of 10:00 this morning, the Amador Superior Courthouse has full power and functionality. Court Operations will proceed as usual.

According to the PG&E Address Lookup tool website, the court is not expected to be in the next round of power-outages.

No update available

El Dorado County

(Update Wednesday, Oct 30)

PG&E provided notification of potential power outage events scheduled to begin Saturday, October 26 to last through Friday, November 1. During these dates, the ONLY location changes are as follows:

The Placerville Main Street Branch located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 will be closed to the public from Monday, October 28, 2019 through Friday, November 1, 2019.

Read press release for complete details

(Update Wednesday, Oct 30)

Normal court services are expected to be available through the end of business on 10/29. In the case of a power outage, the court will offer limited services.

Clearlake Courthouse will be closed until power is restored to the building.

Lakeport Court offices will be open and courtroom calendars will be held as scheduled.

View the Power Outage Notice for the full details.

Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

Power has been restored and normal court services have resumed.

Both Ukiah and Fort Bragg courthouses will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, October 30. If you have a court date, it will be rescheduled. Filing deadlines will be extended if impacted. We are hopeful that we will reopen on Thursday, October 31st. Check back for updates on Wednesday evening. Thank you for your patience.

Please do not send the Court messages through Facebook Messenger as we are unable to respond.

Ambos tribunales, Ukiah y Fort Bragg, estarán cerrados mañana miércoles, 30 de octubre. Si tiene una audiencia programada, se cambiará la fecha. Si tienen una fecha límite para presentar documentos, se extenderá si es apropiado. Esperamos reabrir el jueves, 30 de octubre. Visite esta página el miércoles por la tarde para más información. Les agradecemos su paciencia.

No facility closures or service impacts this week.

The Nevada City Courthouse will be closed on Wednesday, October 30. All Jurors summoned for Jury Duty this upcoming week, please see the revised reporting instructions below.

REVISED JUROR REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 10/29/19 - 10/30/19

- Jurors in groups 100, 101, and 300 originally summoned to appear on Tuesday, October 29 have been rescheduled to appear Thursday, October 31 at 8:30 a.m.

- Jurors in group “0” originally summoned to appear on Tuesday, October 29 have been rescheduled to appear Thursday, October 31 at 1:00 p.m.

- Jurors in group 100 originally summoned to appear on Wednesday, October 30 have been rescheduled to appear Thursday, October 31 at 8:30 a.m.

As of 2 PM October 29:

VALLEJO COURTHOUSE RE-OPENS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2019

Power has been restored to the Vallejo Courthouse and that location has been removed from the PG&E PSPS map. No outages are planned or expected for that location.

Court operations for Departments 2, 15 and 21 and the Criminal/Traffic Clerk’s Office will resume normal operations starting Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at the Vallejo Courthouse.

Department 7 will continue with jury selection for an on-going trial at the Fairfield Courthouse on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

Court Closure October 30, 2019

The Sonoma County Superior Court (the Court) will be closed for regular business Wednesday, October 30. The Court’s facilities are located in the mandatory evacuation zone and the Court is closing for the safety of the public and its employees.

All jurors are excused from reporting on Wednesday, October 30. All jurors should check the Court’s website on Wednesday, October 30 after 5:00 p.m. for their Thursday, October 31 reporting status.

All hearings scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, 2019 will be rescheduled for a later date.

All Court users are advised to check this page on Wednesday evening for updates regarding the Court’s status for Thursday, October 31, 2019.

Tuesday, Oct. 29: Update on Court Closures Due to Wildfire and Power Outages

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:24:23 GMT

California Courts Newsroom

October 29, 2019

Contact: Judicial Council Public Affairs

415-865-7740

[Updated as of Tuesday, Oct. 29]

The Jackson Courthouse has reopened for business.

The San Andreas Courthouse is currently without power.

El Dorado County

The Placerville Main Street Branch located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 will be closed to the public from Monday, October 28 through Friday, November 1.

• Department 1 and 2: Matters calendared Monday, October 28 through Friday, November 1 will be heard in Department 9 at the Cameron Park Branch located at 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682

• Department 5: Matters calendared Monday, October 28 through Friday, November 1 will be heard in the Hearing Room on the main level of Building C at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667

• Self-Help Center: From Monday, October 28 through Friday, November 1, services will be provided at the Front Counter on the main level of Building C at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667

Power has been restored to the Eureka Courthouse and normal court services are available until further notice.

Marin County (see notice)

Due to the power outage – payment of fees cannot be accepted in the clerk’s offices.

All Civil case hearings will be continued (to a future date) and the Court will notice parties by telephone and by mail.

All Family Law case hearings will be continued, except Domestic Violence case hearings. The Court will notice parties by telephone and by mail.

Any Civil or Family Law ex parte matters and Domestic Violence Restraining Order hearings will be heard in Courtroom G.

If vCourt appearances were scheduled, the vCourt appearance will be continued to the new hearing date.

Tentative rulings will be posted with notice for parties to appear on Friday.

CRIMINAL MATTERS CALENDARED – All matters scheduled will be heard in Courtroom F. In-custody cases will be called at the jail.

JURY SERVICES: All prospective jurors scheduled to appear this week, October 29 through November 1, do not need to appear and are excused.

TRAFFIC: Traffic matters scheduled for October 30 will be continued and the Court will notice parties by telephone and by mail.

LEGAL SELF HELP SERVICES: The staff of Legal Self Help Services can only provide assistance with Restraining Orders and Answers in Unlawful Detainer cases.

Both Ukiah and Fort Bragg courthouses will be closed on Tuesday, October 29.

Court dates for those affected will be rescheduled. Thank you for your patience.

Se volverán a programar las audiencias de aquellos perjudicados. Les agradecemos su paciencia.

No facility closures or service impacts this week.

Nevada City location is CLOSED. Truckee is open for regularly scheduled matters.

REVISED JUROR REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 10/2919 - 10/30/2019

- Jurors in groups 100, 101, and 300 originally summoned to appear on Tuesday, October 29 have been rescheduled to appear Thursday, October 31 at 8:30a.m.

- Jurors in group “0” originally summoned to appear on Tuesday, October 29 have been rescheduled to appear Thursday, October 31 at 1:00p.m.

- Jurors in group 100 originally summoned to appear on Wednesday, October 30 have been rescheduled to appear Thursday, October 31 at 8:30a.m.

As of 2 PM October 29:

VALLEJO COURTHOUSE RE-OPENS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2019

Power has been restored to the Vallejo Courthouse and that location has been removed from the PG&E PSPS map. No outages are planned or expected for that location.

Court operations for Departments 2, 15 and 21 and the Criminal/Traffic Clerk’s Office will resume normal operations starting Wednesday, October 30 at the Vallejo Courthouse.

Department 7 will continue with jury selection for an on-going trial at the Fairfield Courthouse on Wednesday, October 30.

Earlier posts:

Due to power outage, the Vallejo Courthouse is closed Monday, October 28, 2019, and Tuesday, October 29.

All matters will be heard at the Fairfield Courthouse:

Department 7 – Courtroom 305 in the Hall of Justice

Department 15 – Courtroom 203 in the Hall of Justice

Department 21 –

Monday: Courtroom 307 in the Hall of Justice,

Tuesday: Courtroom 204 in Law and Justice

Department 10 – Courtroom 3 in the Old Courthouse – Unlawful Detainer matters scheduled at the Vallejo Courthouse

The Criminal and Traffic Division Clerk’s Office is closed in Vallejo. All Clerk’s Offices are open in Fairfield.

The Jury Office is closed in Vallejo. However, the Jury Office is open in Fairfield. If you need to contact the Jury Office by phone, please call (707) 207-7350.

Court Closure October 29, 2019

The Sonoma County Superior Court (the Court) will be closed for regular business tomorrow, Tuesday, October 29. The Court’s facilities are located in the mandatory evacuation zone and the Court is closing for the safety of the public and its employees.

All jurors are excused from reporting on Tuesday, October 29. All jurors should check the Court’s website on Tuesday, October 28 after 5:00 p.m. for their Wednesday, October 30 reporting status.

All hearings scheduled for Tuesday, October 29, 2019 will be rescheduled for a later date.

All Court users are advised to check this page on Tuesday evening for updates regarding the Court’s status for Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

Update 10/29/2019: As of 8:00 AM, Court Operations have been restored and will remain so long as there is power.

Clearlake Courthouse will be closed until power is restored to the building.

Lakeport Court offices will be open and courtroom calendars will be held as scheduled.

View the Power Outage Notice for the full details.

Santa Clara County

South County Courthouse has returned to normal operations today, Tuesday, October 29.

Marin County Superior Court update

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:04:43 GMT

News from the Court:

**Court Open with Limited Services During Power Outage**

Posted 10/27/2019

As of October 27th at 9:10 PM, Marin County Superior Court will be open Monday, October 28th during business hours with limited services.

**POSSIBLE POWER OUTAGE**

Posted 10/25/2019

The Court has been informed by the County of Marin that PG&E may turn off power to the Marin Civic Center and the courthouse beginning sometime this weekend. As of Friday,10/25/19 at 3:00 p.m. the courthouse will be open on Monday morning. As the court receives more information, we will update this website.

NAPA County Superior Court update

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:02:00 GMT

Update 10/29/2019

The Court will be open for business as usual today until 4:00 P.M.

Posted October 25, 2019

The Court will be open for business as usual during PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutdown (PSPS).

Sonoma County Superior Court update

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Clerk’s Notice

Monday October 28, 2019

Court Closure October 29, 2019

The Sonoma County Superior Court (the Court) will be closed for regular business tomorrow, Tuesday, October 29, 2019. The Court’s facilities are located in the mandatory evacuation zone and the Court is closing for the safety of the public and its employees.

All jurors are excused from reporting on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. All jurors should check the Court’s website on Tuesday, October 28, 2019 after 5:00 p.m. for their Wednesday, October 30, 2019 reporting status.

All hearings scheduled for Tuesday,October 29, 2019 will be rescheduled for a later date.

All Court users are advised to check this page on Tuesday evening for updates regarding the Court’s status for Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

Local Courts Impacted by Northern California Wildfires

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:22:36 GMT

California Courts Newsroom

October 28. 2019

Counties announce full and partial closures due to power outages and wildfire evacuations.

Amador County

The Jackson Courthouse is currently without power.

Calaveras County

The San Adreas Courthouse is currently without power.

El Dorado County

The Placerville Main Street Branch located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 will be closed to the public from Monday, October 28, 2019, through Friday, November 1, 2019

• Department 1 and 2: Matters calendared Monday, October 28, 2019, through Friday, November 1, 2019, will be heard in Department 9 at the Cameron Park Branch located at 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682

• Department 5: Matters calendared Monday, October 28, 2019, through Friday, November 1, 2019, will be heard in the Hearing Room on the main level of Building C at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667

• Self-Help Center: From Monday, October 28, 2019, through Friday, November 1, 2019, services will be provided at the Front Counter on the main level of Building C at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667

The Eureka Courthouse is currently without power and limited services are available.

As of October 27th at 9:10 PM, Marin County Superior Court will be open Monday, October 28th during business hours with limited services.

Both Ukiah and Fort Bragg courthouses will be closed on Monday, October 28.

No facility closures or service impacts this week.

The court will be closed for Monday, October 28.

Due to power outage, the Vallejo Courthouse is closed today, Monday, October 28, 2019.

All matters will be heard at the Fairfield Courthouse:

Department 7 – Courtroom 305 in the Hall of Justice

Department 15 – Courtroom 203 in the Hall of Justice

Department 21 – Courtroom 307 in the Hall of Justice

The Criminal and Traffic Division Clerk’s Office is closed in Vallejo. All Clerk’s Offices are open in Fairfield.

For Tuesday, October 29:

Due to power outage, the Vallejo Courthouse is closed Tuesday, October 29, 2019.

All matters will be heard at the Fairfield Courthouse:

Department 7 – Courtroom 305 in the Hall of Justice

Department 15 – Courtroom 203 in the Hall of Justice

Department 21 – Courtroom 204 in the Law and Justice

Department 10 – Courtroom 3 in the Old Courthouse – Unlawful Detainer matters scheduled at the Vallejo Courthouse

The Criminal and Traffic Division Clerk’s Office is closed in Vallejo. All Clerk’s Offices are open in Fairfield.

Sonoma County

The Sonoma County Superior Court (the Court) will be closed for regular business tomorrow, Monday, October 28, 2019. The Court’s facilities are located in the mandatory evacuation zone and the Court is closing for the safety of the public and its employees.

All jurors are excused from reporting on Monday, October 28, 2019. All jurors should check the Court’s website on Monday, October 28, 2019 after 5:00 p.m. for their Tuesday, October 29, 2019 reporting status.

All hearings scheduled for Monday, October 28, 2019 will be rescheduled for a later date.

During this closure, the Court is making arrangements to have all emergency ex parte applications and emergency requests for temporary restraining orders heard, starting at 10:00 a.m., at the Petaluma Courthouse located at 11 English Street in Petaluma. Please check this page for updates on where emergency matters will be heard.

All Court users are advised to check this page on Monday evening for updates regarding the Court’s status for Tuesday, October 29, 2019.

https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/internal_redirect/cms.ipressroom.com.s3.amazonaws.com/262/files/20199/CivicLearningTimeline.pdf

Clearlake Courthouse will be closed until power is restored to the building.

Lakeport Court offices will be open and courtroom calendars will be held as scheduled.

View the Power Outage Notice for the full details.

Santa Clara County

The South County Courthouse in Morgan Hill will be temporarily closed on October 28, 2019 due to a public safety power shutoff scheduled by the utility company.

Department 105
9:00am Preliminary Hearing calendar will be continued to 11/4/19 at 9am D105
9:02am Violation of Probation calendar for defendants out of custody will be continued to 11/18/19 @ 9:02am D105. Defendants in custody will be heard in Department 53 at the Hall of Justice at 9am.
1:30pm Pretrial calendar will be continued to 11/25/19 @ 1:30pm D105
1:31pm In-custody Arraignment calendar will be moved to Department 53 at the Hall of Justice in San Jose. (190 W. Hedding Street, San Jose)

Department 110 Trial will be moved to Department 54 at the Hall of Justice in San Jose. For Clerk’s Office assistance, please call (408) 808-6600.

Governor taps deputy public defender for Napa judgeship

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:19:45 GMT

Napa Valley Register

October 25, 2019

Governor Gavin Newsom has tapped Joseph J. Solga, of Napa, to fill a vacancy on Napa County Superior Court’s bench.

He has worked as a deputy public defender at the Napa County Public Defender’s Office since 2002, according to the governor’s statement. Solga’s appointment will bring the total number of judges in the county to seven.

https://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/governor-taps-deputy-public-defender-for-napa-judgeship/article_71a6b878-ec59-5484-b1a6-3ce87f183dfc.html

Stanford Legal Radio: An Immigration Update with Lucas Guttentag and Julia Neusner - Podcast

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 01:00:00 GMT

Stanford Legal Radio on Sirius

What is driving the crisis at America’s southern border, with tens of thousands of asylum seekers waiting to file claims—and hundreds of children still separated from their families. Immigration law expert Lucas Guttentag joins Stanford Law student Julia Neusner to discuss the situation at the border and the legal issues surrounding immigration in a live taping of the Stanford Legal podcast.

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil Sakauye Receives Sandra Day O'Connor Award

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 13:30:00 GMT

California Courts Newsroom

October 23, 2019

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil Sakauye was honored with the Sandra Day O'Connor Award for the Achievement of Civics Education on Saturday, October 12 in Monterey. The award honors those who have promoted or inspired in the field of civics education relating to the justice system.

Herma Hill Kay Lecture - A Conversation with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Webcast

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 13:02:44 GMT

Herma Hill Kay Memorial Lecture

UC Berkeley

October 21, 2019

Herma Hill Kay Inaugural Lecture - A Conversation with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBWJK_DlNTo

As machines play a greater role in criminal justice, third-party auditing and oversight is essential

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

October 22, 2019

By Jason Tashea

"As scalable technology plays a bigger role in the investigation, arrest and prosecution of people, mass conviction reviews will be more common. This creates a hidden but substantial human and monetary cost to hardware and software adoption in the criminal justice system."

http://www.abajournal.com/lawscribbler/article/scalable-tech-will-increase-mass-conviction-review-but-it-doesnt-have-to

A Year in Review: the California Supreme Court

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 13:04:00 GMT

California Courts Newsroom

October 7, 2019

A Year in Review: the California Supreme Court

A look back at highlights of the court's 2018-2019 year

https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/a-year-in-review-the-california-supreme-court

CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Antitrust Section - Webcast

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 13:02:00 GMT

On The Road

Legal Talk Network

October 12, 2019

The call for greater individual control over personal data and increased privacy protections has been getting louder in recent years. The GDPR has already made considerable impacts in Europe and, on January 1, 2020, California’s own consumer privacy act, the CCPA, will take effect. How this greater focus on privacy will interact with existing antitrust regulations is still an open question, but at the California Lawyers Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting, On the Road host Jeewon Kim Serrato sits down with Jose Lopez from Samsung Next, Njeri Mutura from Microsoft, and Alisa Hall from eBay to discuss how this new legislation and this larger cultural shift will likely affect both incumbent players and new entrants alike, and what new considerations counsel should be thinking about when providing guidance.

Jose Lopez is the senior director of M&A legal at Samsung Next.

Njeri Mutura is a senior corporate attorney at Microsoft.

Alisa Hall is the director of privacy and compliance at eBay.

CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Intellectual Property Law Section - Webcast

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMT

On The Road

Legal Talk Network

October 12, 2019

Find out all the benefits that intellectual property law has to offer and more on this On The Road. From the California Lawyers Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting, guest Heather Antoine tells host Erica Bristol what the Intellectual Property Law Section is doing to get more involved with education, talks about their new program ‘IP Without Borders’, and mentions their interest groups and how to be a part of one. Heather also talks about their publications and how they can benefit their members’ practices.

Heather Antoine is a partner and chair of Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP’s trademark & brand protection practice and co-chair of the privacy & data security practice group.

CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Environmental Law Section - Webcast

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMT

On The Road

Legal Talk Network

October 18, 2019

From the California Lawyers Association 2019 Annual Meeting, On The Road host Jennifer Novak talks with Environmental Law Section members Allison Smith, Miles Hogan, and Paige Samblanet about their involvement in the section and the CLE topics covered at this year’s meeting. They discuss the opportunities for education and networking within the section and also highlight the topics, programs, and speakers for the 2019 Yosemite Environmental Law Conference. For members who can’t attend Yosemite, conference content will be made available in the CLA online CLE catalog.

Allison Smith is an environmental and energy law attorney with Stoel Rives LLP in Sacramento, California.

Paige Samblanet is a third-year law student at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.

Miles Hogan is an assistant city attorney at the City Attorney’s Office in Ventura, California.

CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Dean Erwin Chemerinsky –“Closing the Courthouse Door” - Webcast

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 13:02:00 GMT

On The Road

Legal Talk Network

October 16, 2019

At the 2019 California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, Laurence Colletti sat down with Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of Berkeley Law to discuss his lecture titled, “Closing the Courthouse Door.” Dean Chemerinsky shares highlights of his talk, which focused on the many decisions and doctrines upheld by the Supreme Court that have kept injured parties from ever getting their day in court.

Erwin Chemerinsky is dean at the University of California Berkeley Law.

Find Dean Chemerinsky’s book, “Closing the Courthouse Door,” on Amazon.

CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Labor & Employment Law Section - Webcast

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMT

On The Road

Legal Talk Network

October 15, 2019

At the California Lawyers Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting, On The Road host Laurence Colletti takes a deep dive into California employment law legislative updates with guests Adam Fiss and Ramit Mizrahi. They focus most of their discussion on how legislative bill AB 5 (which will reclassify hundreds of thousands of independent contractors as employees) will affect the state’s employers and workers. Adam and Ramit also give a small overview of bills SB 142, AB 9, and AB 51 and tell listeners about the Labor & Employment Law Section’s upcoming programs.

Adam J. Fiss is a partner and shareholder at Littler Mendelson, PC.

Ramit Mizrahi is the founder of Mizrahi Law, APC, a firm which represents employees exclusively.

CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Trusts & Estates Section - Webcast

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:02:00 GMT

On The Road

Legal Talk Network

October 14, 2019

There has been a great deal of conversation about the Barefoot v. Jennings case amongst state practitioners, but what is all the excitement really about? At the California Lawyers Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting, Herb Stroh hosts a discussion with Howard Kipnis and Ciarán O’Sullivan on the details of the Barefoot case, its potential impacts on trust law, and when the court is expected to make its decision. Herb also talks with Mary K. deLeo about the current activities of the Trusts & Estates Section, including monitoring legislation, drafting legislative proposals, creating educational programs for members, and more!

Ciarán O’Sullivan is a civil litigation attorney in San Francisco, California.

Howard Kipnis is an attorney at Hickson Kipnis & Barnes LLP in San Diego, California.

Mary K. deLeo is a shareholder with the law firm of Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation in Sacramento, California.

CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Recent Developments in Family Law - Webcast

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMT

On The Road

Legal Talk Network

October 14, 2019

At the 2019 California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, host Stephen Montagna sits down with Judge Mark Juhas to discuss developments in family law over the past year. As family law is constantly evolving, Judge Juhas shares outcomes from recent cases to help lawyers be aware of notable changes and trends. They also discuss Judge Juhas’ involvement in the upcoming family lawyer CLE program One Fell Swoop and his role as chair of the California Commission on Access to Justice.

Judge Mark A. Juhas sits in a general family law assignment on the Los Angeles Superior Court and has done so since November 2002.

CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Real Property Law – California’s Varied Short-Term Rental Regulations - Webcast

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 13:30:00 GMT

On The Road

Legal Talk Network

October 11, 2019

From the California Lawyers Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting, Real Property Law Section co-chair Tara Burd hosts fellow executive committee members Ashley Peterson and Anna Liu in a discussion of current short-term rental regulations in a number of California cities. They also share rental property horror stories and explain how lawyers can help property owners protect themselves and remain compliant with current rules.

Ashley Peterson is a real estate, business and probate attorney in San Diego, California.

Anna Liu is a partner at Steven Adair MacDonald & Partners, P.C. in San Francisco, California.

CLA 2019 Annual Meeting: Litigation Section – CLE Highlights and Section Updates - Webcast

Sat, 12 Oct 2019 15:00:00 GMT

On The Road

Legal Talk Network

October 11, 2019

A jury is much more likely to be open to an argument if they feel a connection with the attorney, but many litigators struggle to gain the trust of their jurors. In this conversation from the California Lawyers Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting, host Norman Rodich talks with Jennifer Keller about her CLE presentation focused on teaching lawyers how to build a relationship with a jury through authentic human connection. Later in the podcast, Norman talks to Thomas Greene about Litigation Section updates for future events and projects.

Jennifer Keller is a business trial lawyer and partner at Keller/Anderle LLP in Irvine, California.

Thomas Greene is a trial attorney with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice.

https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/special-reports/2019/10/cla-2019-annual-meeting-litigation-section-cle-highlights-and-section-updates/

In Move to Enhance Access to Justice, Oregon Bar OKs Licensed Paralegals and Bar Admission without Law School

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 13:45:00 GMT

Law Sites

October 4, 2019

Oregon has taken two major steps towards enhancing access to justice in the state, as the Oregon State Bar’s Board of Governors has voted to approve a recommendation to create a paraprofessional licensing program in the state and another to enable individuals to become licensed lawyers without attending law school, by completing a four-year tutelage program.

https://www.lawsitesblog.com/2019/10/in-move-to-enhance-access-to-justice-oregon-bar-oks-licensed-paralegals-and-bar-admission-without-law-school.html

MCLE - Fraud In California Workers’ Compensation System - Webinar

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 13:04:00 GMT

MCLE

October 25, 2019

Fraud in the California Workers Compensation System: What is it? What is the law? Who is doing it? What should we look out for to identify it? And what do we as a community need to know to avoid it and to prevent, report and punish it when it occurs?

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/498a02df-26ae-42e1-bbff-1538d5ca9396?_ga=2.151479359.786859637.1570024741-1096278632.1566233242

MCLE - The Singapore Convention on the Enforcement of Foreign Mediated Settlement Agreements - Webinar

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 13:02:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

October 24, 2019

The Singapore Mediation Convention was signed on August 7 and will facilitate the enforcement of international settlement agreements arising from mediation. The webinar will focus on the key concepts and issues that shall be taken into account for intellectual property practitioners.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/dc075601-f188-4076-87d9-cc1bc16de795?_ga=2.217583504.786859637.1570024741-1096278632.1566233242

MCLE - Real Property Law Section Retreat: Premises Liability – Avoiding Traps For The Unwary - Webinar

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

October 23, 2019

Panelists will address the duties of residential and commercial property owners regarding property maintenance and the circumstances under which owners may be liable for various injuries due to dangerous or defective conditions on their property. The program will include discussions of actual premises liability cases that have been litigated to examine common and less obvious property hazards and to provide helpful takeaways for owners in managing their property.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/c096d290-f9c8-4eb0-88bb-129e82fa7953?_ga=2.247990017.786859637.1570024741-1096278632.1566233242

MCLE - Records, Labels, And A&R In The Streaming Age: Copyrights, Distribution, Licensing, And The Law Under The Music Modernization Act

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 13:34:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

October 17, 2019

Roundtable Panel at the GRAMMY Museum

Clive Davis Theater | L.A. LIVE, 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, California

The roundtable panel will be held in person and recorded for the CLA MCLE catalog

Producer: Jeremy M. Evans (jeremy.evans@pepperdine.edu)

Panelists:

Jacqueline C. Charlesworth, Partner, Alter, Kendrick & Baron, LLP
Bill Colitre, Vice President and General Counsel, Music Reports, Inc.
Brigid McNally, Senior Manager, Licensing, Rhino Records, A Warner Music Group Company
Panos A. Panay, Senior Vice President, Global Strategy and Innovation, Berklee College of Music
Sarah Rosenbaum, Music Counsel, YouTube

https://www.ieventreg.com/event/long.php?event_id=15e908cf10b39170e9f1af1830e1c155

MCLE - 2019 Environmental Conference at Yosemite

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 13:32:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Thursday – Sunday, October 17-20, 2019

The Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite® is nationally recognized as the largest and most prestigious gathering in California of leaders in environmental, land use and natural resources law. We hope you will join us and many of our nation’s top environmental officials, lawyers and other professionals in the spectacular setting of Yosemite.

https://www.ieventreg.com/event/long.php?event_id=15722b28a0fd0f04a546cb2150ee747d

MCLE - 2018 Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite: Common Law Lawsuits by Municipalities in The Name of Climate Change - Webinar

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 13:30:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

October 4, 2019

Is Climate Change the next Big Tobacco? A wave of lawsuits in California seeks to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their contribution to climate change. In 2017, the Counties of San Mateo, Marin, and Santa Cruz, and the Cities of San Francisco, Oakland, Imperial Beach, and Santa Cruz filed complaints against more than three dozen fossil fuel companies under theories including public nuisance, private nuisance, strict liability for design defect and failure to warn, negligence, and trespass. Will courts apply these ancient legal doctrines to this modern existential threat? What are the hurdles and complexities in this emerging area of climate law?

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/D8538947-1100-4465-B617-FBABD1CB9CDD?_ga=2.191411306.1333819376.1569799822-1096278632.1566233242

MCLE - Coming To Where You Live - Statewide Rent Control

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 13:06:00 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

THURSDAY | OCTOBER 17, 2019
11:45-1:15P

It’s official! Statewide rent control will be effective January 1, 2020. Vince DeMartini, Neusha Ghaedi and Len Rifkind will discuss the new watershed rent control law affecting nearly all residential landlords and tenants throughout California, as well as the distinctions of each local just cause eviction measure in Marin County.

https://marinbar.org/events/?type=event&id=335

MCLE - Hidden Truths About Advance Healthcare Directives - What You Never Learned In Law School

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 13:04:00 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 16, 2019
12:00-1:30P

The speakers will address how these directives work and don't work in real life situations and what every lawyer can do to educate clients adequately about them. Including the appointed agent in the education can make all the difference. There are good ways to "outsource" that as needed. The AHD should not be an afterthought in estate planning.

https://marinbar.org/events/?type=event&id=293

MCLE - DissoMaster and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 13:02:00 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

TUESDAY | OCTOBER 15, 2019
12:00-1:15P

This presentation will include an overview of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, along with how to use DissoMaster under TCJA. This includes changes related to exemptions, itemized deductions, spousal support deductibility and taxability, qualified business income and more.

https://marinbar.org/events/?type=event&id=305

MCLE - Prevention: What You Need to Know About California’s New Sexual Harassment Training Requirements In The Wake of the “Me Too” Movement

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 13:04:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

This presentation will address how California’s longstanding sexual harassment training requirements have been significantly expanded by both the Legislature and the Department of Fair Employment and Housing. New statutes and regulations have expanded the training requirement to virtually all employees of a business or agency in California, regardless of size. In addition, key regulations went into effect mandating new content for sexual harassment trainings, including training meant to address harassment and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.

This panel will address:
1) What you need to know about the new employer requirements;
2) Best practices for conducting sexual harassment training; and
3) How an effective training program can help prevent, correct, and defend against “me too” and related claims.

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/controller.cfm?view=public.event_detail&cid=454AF682-5056-A62A-6666CCAABFA4CB8A

MCLE - Rules of Civil Procedure - Subpoenas

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 13:02:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Monday, October 28, 2019

Jack M. Sanford
Attorney
Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery, P.C.

Ahmad Zeki
Key Account Manager, Ontellus

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/controller.cfm?view=public.event_detail&cid=1A8708FA-5056-A62A-6676D35D0385FCF8

MCLE - Deeds and the Recording Process–Get It Right The First Time

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2019

This workshop will include an overview of deed types, Recorder functions and basics, fees, forms including preliminary change of ownership, searching records, online purchase of documents, e-recording, best practice and common errors.

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/controller.cfm?view=public.event_detail&cid=DF4A6348-B47D-1F89-5D15E4DC7899C8BC

Three lawyers are among this year's MacArthur Foundation 'genius grant' winners

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 13:00:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

September 25, 2019

Lawyers working in the field of criminal justice reform, restorative justice and cyber harassment are among this year’s 26 MacArthur Foundation “genius grant” winners.

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/three-lawyers-are-among-this-years-genius-grant-winners

Limited Practice Legal Professionals: A Look at Three Models

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT

The Bar Examiner

Winter 2018 - 2019

Concerns about access to justice throughout the country have caused some jurisdictions to explore means by which they can provide the public with affordable and easily accessible legal services. In this section, we look at three models, both new and long-standing, developed in Utah, Washington, and Arizona.

https://thebarexaminer.org/article/winter-2018-2019/limited-practice-legal-professionals-a-look-at-three-models/

Stanford Law’s Bill Gould on Assembly Bill 5: Labor Rights in the Gig Economy

Sat, 21 Sep 2019 12:30:00 GMT

September 6, 2019

SLS Blogs

Workers in the gig economy in California may be getting extra labor protections if Assembly Bill 5, which could upend the definition of contract employees, is taken up by the California Senate by the time it adjourns on September 13, as is expected. The bill cleared the fiscal committee in the state senate on August 30. Here, labor law expert Stanford Law Professor William B. Gould IV discusses the bill and objections to it by Lyft and Uber.

https://law.stanford.edu/2019/09/06/stanford-laws-bill-gould-on-assembly-bill-5-labor-rights-in-the-gig-economy/

PASCCO 41st Annual Educational Seminar

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 04:30:00 GMT

PASCCO: Paralegal Association of Santa Clara County

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2019

Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Theme: Data Privacy: Impact & Implications

Location: De Anza College @ 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA

For information contact: PASCCO VP Education: Ramona Ionescu Catrina seminar chair

Exhibitor Registration: Exhibitor Registration (early bird rate)

Seminar Sponsors Registration: Sponsor Registration

Attendee Registration: Click here for Seminar Details & to Register

For our Out of Town Guests: We have a group room rate at Marriott Courtyard in Cupertino. The rate is $109.00 per night. To reserve a room at this rate you will need to book before September 27, 2019 at book your room here

A Conversation with US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Live at UChicago - Video

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 01:00:00 GMT

The University of Chicago

Published on Sep 10, 2019

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will visit the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy on Sept. 9 for a conversation hosted by Harris Public Policy Dean Katherine Baicker, who will award Justice Ginsburg the 2019 Harris Dean’s Award. The award is given annually to an exceptional leader who has championed analytically rigorous, evidence-based approaches to policy, and who is an example for the next generation of policy leaders and scholars. Dean Katherine Baicker hosts a conversation with Justice Ginsburg and presents her with Harris School of Public Policy Dean’s Award. Full Story:

https://news.uchicago.edu/story/us-su...

https://youtu.be/q8L4peUuDU8?t=1

MCLE: Bankruptcy Hardball

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

September 17, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Professor Ellias’s article, “Bankruptcy Hardball,” which examines several bankruptcy case studies in which debtors leverage the bankruptcy process to gain a strategic advantage over creditors, will serve as a springboard for a lively discussion about the role of bankruptcy courts in advancing or curtailing the ability of debtors to restructure obligations to creditors and other constituents.

https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G191903/G191903

MCLE: Special Issues in Custody Matters and Representing Minors

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

September 14 & 15, 2019

Discussion Will Include:

~ Minors’ Counsel: Authority for Appointment; Duties, Rights and Qualifications of Counsel; Compensation of Counsel
~ Communicating with Children at Different Stages of Development
~ Presenting the Child’s View
~ Working with Multidiscipline Experts
~ Managing Difficult Conversations and the Importance of Civility
~ Custody and Visitation Issues
~ Recognizing, Evaluating and Understanding Evidence of Child Abuse and Neglect
~ The Effects of Family Violence, Substance Abuse, Child Abuse and Neglect on Children
~ CPS Reports
~ The Toxic Stress Impact on Children in High-Conflict Divorce/Custody Cases

This program covers all 8 hours of training required by California Rules of Court, Rule 5.242 for continuing minors’ counsel; as well as 9 of the 12 hours for new minors’ counsel! New minors counsel can complete their required hours by viewing the recording of our 2018 training. Please visit our online catalogue at https://cle.sonomacountybar.org/index.cfm?pg=semwebCatalog, click “Self-Paced Online Seminars”, click on the “Subject” link to browse by subject, and select “Minors Counsel Training” for the list of videos from the 2018 training.

Day One:
Saturday, September 14, 2019
8:30 am Check-In; 9:00—4:00 pm Presentation Day Two:
Sunday, September 15, 2019
8:30 am Check-In; 9:00 am—12:45 pm Presentation

Presenter(s):

Hon. Shelly Averill
Hon. Lawrence Ornell
Dene Carroll, LCSW Dan Chester, Esq.
Catherine Conner, CFLS
Charlotte Creaghan, Esq. Mary Kelly Persyn, Esq.
Andrea Ponticiello, Esq.
Deborah Reece, Esq.

Place: SCBA Office, 111 Santa Rosa Ave., Ste. 222, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.

MCLE: 9 Units Participatory MCLE Credit, including 8 Units of General Law and 1 Unit of Legal Ethics
9 Units Participatory Legal Specialization Credit in Family Law

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/controller.cfm?view=public.event_detail&cid=339875BB-09CD-4F69-72C820EEFE0B374E

East Bay Children's Law Offices 10th Anniversary

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:58:00 GMT

Meet the 2019 Legal Rebels

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:30:00 GMT

ABA Journal

September 1, 2019

"When the ABA Journal named the first class of Legal Rebels 10 years ago, the legal industry was undergoing rapid transformation. The Great Recession had brought about radical structural changes to the way customers and clients demanded legal services. Attorneys, as they are wont to do, were slow to adapt. There were some within the legal industry, however, who were ahead of the curve, and the Journal set out to spotlight those innovators and visionaries. At the time, the big question was whether these outliers would become part of the establishment within a decade’s time.

Ten years later, it’s clear that many of the same issues that drove the original class of Legal Rebels to look for solutions outside the mainstream are still prevalent. Access to justice remains a major obstacle for a vast majority of Americans. While technology has become an integral part of many lawyers’ practices, it is still viewed with suspicion or ignorance by a large swath of the legal industry."

http://www.abajournal.com/legalrebels

San Francisco Legal Professionals Association - Fundraiser @ Oracle Park

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 15:30:00 GMT

Mt. Diablo Legal Professionals Association Membership Meeting

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 03:00:00 GMT

Mt. Diablo Legal

Professionals

Association

Est. 1969

Membership Meeting
Guests are Welcome!

September 9, 2019
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Speaker:
Mary Lou Floyd, CCLS

Topic:

California Compliance with New Harassment Training Laws

MCLE: 1.0 hour (General)

Location:

Buttercup Grill & Bar
660 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 932-2763

Menu

Summer Strawberry
Chicken Salad

Mixed greens topped with fresh strawberries, grilled chicken breast, mandarin oranges, green onions, blue cheese, candied walnuts, and fresh parsley. Served with balsamic vinaigrette.

Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine in a rich cream sauce and fresh seasonal vegetables.

All American Patty Melt
A thick charbroiled beef patty served on grilled rye bread piled with grilled onions and melted American cheese. Served with french fries.

Monterey Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast topped with melted jack cheese, avocado and tomatoes, on a sourdough roll, with pesto mayonnaise.
Served with curly fries.

(All entrees include
soft drink, coffee or tea.)

Cost
$24 - Payment by Cash/Check
$26 - Credit Card or PayPal

(Price includes food, beverage, tax, tip, room rental fee, and MCLE/CCLS certificate, if offered.)

RSVP to
maria@mtdiablolpa.info

Mt. Diablo Legal Professionals Association, a local association of Legal Secretaries, Incorporated, an approved provider [Provider No. 1114], certifies that this activity has been approved for minimum continuing legal education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1 hour, of which 1 hour will apply to general credit.

MCLE Credit: 1 hour

CCLS Credit: 1 hour

Nonlawyers could invest in law firms and own legal businesses under Utah work group's proposal

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:00:00 GMT

ABA Journal

August 28, 2019

A Utah task force is proposing a “regulatory sandbox” to allow experimentation with nonlawyer ownership of legal businesses and nonlawyer investment in law firms.

New legal services providers would test their services in the regulatory sandbox, overseen by a new regulatory body that gathers data and tests revisions before granting permanent legal services licenses, according to the recommendations made by the Utah Work Group on Regulatory Reform.

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/nonlawyers-could-invest-in-law-firms-and-own-legal-businesses-under-utah-work-groups-proposal

MCLE - Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall: The Fight for Marriage Equality

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 14:00:56 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

Date:

08/28/2019

05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Please join us to hear Justice Therese Stewart and Judge Vince Chhabria as they discuss the fight for marriage equality as an important part of the Stonewall legacy. They will discuss the history of the legal and political fight for marriage equality, the steps taken to achieve it as well as setbacks. They will speak about their roles in the effort to achieve marriage equality and what it has meant to them personally and professionally, and about what marriage equality has meant for the LGBT community as well as for our society as a whole.

Moderated by ACBA Board Member Megan Burns.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=13198&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Habeas Corpus 101

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 03:04:14 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Date: Thursday, August 29, 2019

Time: Check-In: 11:45 am; Presentation: 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Kenneth English
Managing Attorney
Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma

Kevin Rice
Research Attorney
Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=11494

MCLE - Who Let the Dogs In? Access Rights for Service Dogs Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title III)

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 05:36:56 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Date: Monday, August 26, 2019

Time: 3:45 pm Check-In; 4:00 – 5:00 pm Presentation


Robert Schwinn National Coordinator for Planned Giving & Legal Administration Canine Companions for Independence	Charmaine Stainbrook, Esq. National Director of Planned Giving Canine Companions for Independence

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/controller.cfm?view=public.event_detail&cid=332AA8D7-AAF8-8858-12C90D6AEB27B1D5

MCLE - Trending Issues in Art Law - Webcast

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 05:34:00 GMT

The Bar Association of San Francisco

August 19, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
MCLE Credits - 1 H

Topics
• How the Ninth Circuit’s recent decision in G&G Productions LLC v. Rusic impacts the statute of limitations for victims of art theft
• Recent California decisions signaling a willingness to grant copyright protection to street artists
• Ways in which Blockchain technology could impact the art world, and whether it can prevent future forgeries

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190066/G191614

Women Attorneys and Judges in Contra Costa County over the past 85 years

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 05:32:05 GMT

Contra Costa Lawyer

August 2019

The Contra Costa County Bar Association can trace its beginnings back to 1934, with all male attorney Board Presidents for 51 years. In 1985, Suzanne Chapot, who was the only female attorney Board of Directors member, became its first female Board President. Her presidency was historic for several other reasons: she served a second consecutive term and faced the challenge of presiding over the newly formed county wide association after the merger of West County, East County and the Mt. Diablo Bar Associations.

http://cclawyer.cccba.org/2019/08/women-attorneys-and-judges-in-contra-costa-county-over-the-past-85-years/

Contra Costa County Bar Association History

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 05:30:00 GMT

Contra Costa Lawyer

August 2019

A Taste of History

In the early years, there were two bar associations in Contra Costa County, one called the Richmond or West Contra Costa Bar Association, and one called the Contra Costa County Bar Association.

During World War II, Richmond became the city with the largest number of lawyers, since the city population doubled due to the naval shipyards.

http://cclawyer.cccba.org/2019/08/cccba-history/

A small claims program for copyright violations? It's an idea the ABA supports

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 15:00:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

August 12, 2019

The ABA supports legislation that would create a new copyright small claims program within the U.S. Copyright Office to adjudicate copyright small claims more efficiently and economically than federal courts, according to a resolution passed overwhelmingly by the House of Delegates on Monday at the annual meeting in San Francisco.

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/resolution-110a

Legal Tech Task Force Holds Meeting and Public Hearing, August 9 & 10 in San Francisco

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 03:30:00 GMT

The State Bar Task Force on Access Through Innovation of Legal Services (ATILS) holds its August meeting and a public hearing at the State Bar office in San Francisco on Friday and Saturday, August 9 and 10.

http://www.calbar.ca.gov/About-Us/News-Events/News-Releases/legal-tech-task-force-holds-meeting-and-public-hearing-august-9-10-in-san-francisco

Justice Kagan pays tribute to Justice Stevens

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 12:45:56 GMT

On July 22 in the Great Hall of the Supreme Court, Justice Elena Kagan paid tribute to her predecessor on the bench, the late Justice John Paul Stevens, who died on July 16 at age 99.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4808926/justice-kagan-pays-tribute-predecessor-justice-john-paul-stevens

Chief JusticeTani Cantil-Sakauye to receive Justice O’Connor civics award

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 02:30:00 GMT

July 17, 2019

National Center for State Courts

The National Center for State Courts announced last week that it will present Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye with the 2019 Sandra Day O’Connor Award for the Advancement of Civics Education. The Center says that the award “honors an organization, court, program, or individual who has promoted, inspired, improved, or led an innovation or accomplishment in the field of civics education related to the justice system.”

https://www.ncsc.org/Newsroom/News-releases/2019/2019-OConnor-Award.aspx

NALA Annual 2019: A Changing Industry—New Opportunities for Paralegals - Podcast

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 02:28:00 GMT

The Paralegal Voice

Legal Talk Network

July 15, 2019

EPISODE NOTES

Paralegals’ roles have evolved significantly as the industry has changed. Vicki Kunz joins host Carl Morrison to discuss the developments they have seen in the profession over the past several decades. They cover NALA’s past and future as an organization and encourage young paralegals to explore the many opportunities becoming available in the field.

https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2019/07/nala-annual-2019-a-changing-industry-new-opportunities-for-paralegals/

Vicki Kunz recently retired from her role as insurance risk manager of MDU Resources Group, Inc.

She began her career with the company as a legal assistant in 1998, transferring to the newly formed risk management department in 2000. She served in several positions and roles within the department before becoming the insurance risk manager in 2007.

Kunz received the Certified Risk Manager certification through the National Alliance in December 2007 and holds the Advanced Certified Paralegal certification as a civil litigation specialist through NALA, the national paralegal organization. She has attained the Competent Toastmaster designation (CTM) and the Competent Leader designation (CL) from International Toastmasters.

Prior to her employment with MDU Resources, she worked over 20 years as a paralegal in the law firm setting. Her experience included managing two law firms and establishing a paralegal department. She specialized as a plaintiff trial paralegal in the areas of personal injury & wrongful death, medical malpractice, bad faith and products liability.

In 2015 Vicki was appointed by the North Dakota governor to serve a four year term on the North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance board of directors. In 2013 she was elected to the North Dakota Safety Council board of directors and serves on the executive committee as the secretary/treasurer. She is also a board trustee member of the Missouri Slope Areawide United Way, and she is serving her second term on the North Dakota Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners at the appointment of the governor as well.

Vicki is a member of the Risk & Insurance Management Society (RIMS), the Council on Litigation Management (CLM), and NALA. She served as president and leader of the local United Way in 2007 and several other community organizations over the years, including the Burleigh Morton Long Term Recovery Committee that was formed to meet the unmet needs of 2011 flood survivors in the community, Bismarck-Mandan Professional Women’s Club, United Way Women’s Leadership Circle, Bismarck Downtowners, and the Bismarck-Mandan Quota International Club. Kunz has also served in a variety of leadership roles within the state and national organizations for paralegals including two years as national president.

She is the recipient of the MDU Resources Summit Award and was a member of the 2007 CEO Conference. She has been recognized for her significant achievements and contributions by various organizations she has participated at local and national levels.

Vicki is married to her husband Dennis, has two married children, and 5 grandchildren.

Nonlawyers could offer legal advice and partly own law firms under these California proposals

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 18:45:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

July 15, 2019

The State Bar of California is asking for public comment on proposals that would allow legal technicians to offer legal advice and nonlawyers to hold a financial interest in law firms.

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/california-bar-considers-legal-technicians-nonlawyer-ownership-of-law-firms

Who Can Be Served with Interrogatories?

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 17:00:00 GMT

CEBBLOG

July 12, 2019

Julie Brook, ESQ.

Interrogatories are powerful—they allow you to ask questions and then use the answers at trial. But you’re limited as to who you may serve with interrogatories. Here are the four main categories of who can be served with interrogatories.

https://blog.ceb.com/2019/07/12/who-can-be-served-with-interrogatories/#more-23659

NALA Annual 2019: Opening Coverage - Podcast

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 16:58:00 GMT

The Paralegal Voice

Legal Talk Network

EPISODE NOTES

It’s time for the 2019 NALA Conference & Expo! In this opening mini-episode, Carl reports what he’s seen on his first day at the conference and teases a bit of what’s to come. More coverage and interviews are coming as the event unfolds, so be sure to keep your eyes (and ears) on this channel.

https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2019/07/nala-annual-2019-opening-coverage/

California Opens Door to More Legal Tech, Non-Lawyer Roles (1)

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Bloomberg Law

July 2, 2019

California has taken a step towards altering the role of lawyers after a state bar task force last week advanced controversial proposals for new ethics rules that would allow non-lawyers to invest in law firms and tech companies to provide limited legal services.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/california-opens-door-to-more-non-lawyer-roles-tech-solutions

5 Things to Know about the Judicial Branch Budget

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 06:49:10 GMT

California Court News

June 28, 2019

Governor Gavin Newsom signed his first state budget on Thursday, which includes nearly $470 million in new judicial branch funding to continue the courts’ steady recovery after years of deep cuts.

https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/5-things-to-know-about-the-judicial-branch-budget

California’s Chief Justice on Challenging Norms

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 06:47:09 GMT

National Law Journal

June 27, 2019

As she approaches her 10th year as the leader of California’s judiciary, Tani Cantil-Sakauye, chief justice of the California Supreme Court, is enjoying decidedly better conditions than she did in her first years on the bench.

The state’s budget is flush, offering new judgeships and more money for a judicial branch that was hit by draconian spending cuts after Cantil-Sakauye was sworn in in 2010. The criticism leveled at her by fellow jurists early in her tenure—she was once deemed too bureaucratic by a group known as the Alliance of California Judges—has largely waned, and California’s new governor has showered her with public praise for “her leadership and her stubbornness” in lobbying for the judiciary.

https://www.law.com/nationallawjournal/2019/06/27/calfornias-chief-justice/

Lawyers, songs and money: Music that changed the law

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 01:00:00 GMT

ABA Journal

July 1, 2019

Occasionally, a band or artist will be involved in a lawsuit so groundbreaking and important that it will set a precedent—either one that’s enshrined in the law that can be followed by everyone, or one that is less official but nevertheless binds future generations.

http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/lawyers-songs-money-copyright-litigation

The Benefits of Pooled Trusts in Structured Settlement - Podcast

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:00:00 GMT

Ringler Radio

Legal Talk Network

June 18, 2019

EPISODE NOTES

On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen is joined by guest host and Ringler colleague Phillip Krause and guest Denise A. Lettau, VP of Advancement for Secured Futures, to explore the benefits of pooled trusts. Denise discusses the advantages of working with a non-profit organization that prioritizes the physical and mental health needs of clients, all while providing trustee and trust administration services to the disabled, the elderly and minor children.

https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2019/06/the-benefits-of-pooled-trusts-in-structured-settlement/

How to become a federal criminal: It's easier than you may think - Podcast

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 13:02:00 GMT

The Modern Law Library

June 20, 2019

The good news for anyone aspiring to a life of crime is that you may be a multiple offender of federal criminal laws without even being aware of it.

Mike Chase, a white-collar defense attorney with Shipman & Goodwin, launched his popular Twitter account @CrimeADay in an attempt to begin counting how many federal crimes are on the books in the Unites States. Five years later, he’s still going strong, and the exercise led him to write How to Become a Federal Criminal: An Illustrated Handbook for the Aspiring Offender.

In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Chase talks with the ABA Journal’s Lee Rawles about crimes like impersonating a mailman, importing pregnant polar bears, selling mail-order dentures, and letting your falcon be filmed for a movie.

http://www.abajournal.com/books/article/podcast-episode-101

New tool by Harvard Law lets people explore language usage in caselaw

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 13:00:00 GMT

ABA Journal

June 20, 2019

Parsing 6.7 million federal and state cases and 12 billion words, a new tool allows the public to explore the use of language over 360 years of caselaw.

Released Wednesday, “Historical Trends” was built by the Harvard Law School Library Innovation Lab and is free to use.

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/new-tool-lets-people-explore-language-usage-in-caselaw

The Court Cases That Changed L.G.B.T.Q. Rights

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:30:00 GMT

NYTimes

June 19, 2019

Beginning before Stonewall and continuing in the 50 years since, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people have regularly turned to the courts for protection against mistreatment or to overturn laws that targeted them. From H.I.V.-based discrimination to the fight for marriage equality to President Trump’s attempt to ban transgender people from the military, courts across the country have played a key role in the story of L.G.B.T.Q. rights in America.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/19/us/legal-history-lgbtq-rights-timeline.html

The Power of Paralegals and Legal Assistants - Podcast

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Legal Toolkit

Legal Talk Network

Published:	June 19, 2019
Podcast:	Legal Toolkit

EPISODE NOTES

Are you slipping on keeping up with your clients and meeting important deadlines? For many lawyers, they use paralegals and legal assistants to help them practice law with superior organization and efficiency. In this Legal Toolkit, Jared Correia hosts Keith Shannon in a discussion about the importance of paralegals and legal assistants in the legal profession. They define both roles and the types of work they can and cannot do according to ABA guidelines for paralegal services. They also talk about the types of law office technology and training that lawyers should invest in for their paralegals to help maximize skills in needed tech and e-Discovery. Finishing up, they address how to hire qualified paralegals and avoid paralegal burnout.

Keith Shannon is an instructor in the paralegal technology training program at Central Piedmont Community College in North Carolina.

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, Answer1, and TimeSolv.

https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/legal-toolkit/2019/06/the-power-of-paralegals-and-legal-assistants/

The state of California’s judiciary according to Filipina Chief Justice Tani Gorre Cantil-Sakauye

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:15:19 GMT

Asian Journal

June 15, 2019

“Every generation is responsible for creating democracy anew, a democracy that is relevant and responsive to the needs of that generation. One that expands upon and completes the previous work of the prior generation. In my view, the civil rights movement that began in the ’50s remains unfinished. Daily we hear in the news about actions like #Blacklivesmatter, #Metoo, and #Timesup—just to name a few. Frederick Douglass said, “Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob, or degrade them, neither person nor property is safe.”…We must ensure that income inequality doesn’t translate into a two-tiered justice system.” – California Chief Justice Tani Gorre Cantil-Sakauye during the March 2019 State of the Judiciary Address. 

https://www.asianjournal.com/life-style/lifestyle-columnists/the-state-of-californias-judiciary-according-to-filipina%e2%80%afchief-justice-tani-gorre-cantil-sakauye/

Ask the author: Interview with Justice John Paul Stevens

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Scotusblog

June 12, 2019

Last week, Justice John Paul Stevens sat down for a wide-ranging telephone interview with me. The occasion was the recent publication of his memoir, “The Making of a Justice: Reflections on My First 94 Years” (Little, Brown and Company, 2019). A lightly edited transcript of our conversation follows.

https://www.scotusblog.com/2019/06/ask-the-author-interview-with-justice-john-paul-stevens/

California’s high court has the chance to fix our ‘unsafe and unfair’ money bail system

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 15:30:00 GMT

Los Angeles Times

June 14, 2019

This year, a landmark case challenging the constitutionality of money bail is expected to come before the California Supreme Court. This is the culmination of an effort to reform the state’s troubled money bail system, pitting justice-reform advocates against the for-profit bail industry.

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-levenson-cash-bail-california-supreme-court-humphrey-20190614-story.html

Introducing Justice Joshua Groban

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 14:00:00 GMT

California Supreme Court Historical Society

Spring / Summer 2019

When Joshua Paul Groban took the oath of office as an associate justice of the California Supreme Court on January 3, 2019, he was in one sense a familiar face to attorneys and judges throughout the state. As a senior advisor to Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., Justice Groban screened and interviewed more than a thousand candidates for judicial office. Over an eight-year span, the governor, with Groban’s assistance and advice, appointed 644 judges, including four of the seven current justices on the California Supreme Court and 52 justices on the California Courts of Appeal. These appointments have transformed California’s judiciary.

https://www.cschs.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-Newsletter-Spring-Justice-Groban.pdf

Nonlawyer Navigators in State Courts: An Emerging Consensus

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:00:00 GMT

  A survey of the national landscape of nonlawyer navigator programs in

  state courts assisting self

-

  represented litigants

by

  Mary E. McClymont

  The Justice Lab at Georgetown Law Center

  Project Advisory Board:

  Katherine R. Alteneder

  , Tanina Rostain, & Rebecca L. Sandefur

  A survey of the national landscape of nonlawyer navigator programs in

  state courts assisting self

-

  represented litigants

by

  Mary E. McClymont

  The Justice Lab at Georgetown Law Center

  Project Advisory Board:

  Katherine R. Alteneder

  , Tanina Rostain, & Rebecca L. Sandefur

  A survey of the national landscape of nonlawyer navigator programs in

  state courts assisting self

-

  represented litigants

A survey of the national landscape of nonlawyer navigator programs in

state courts assisting self- represented litigants

Mary E. McClymont

The Justice Lab at Georgetown Law Center

Project Advisory Board:

Katherine R. Alteneder, Tanina Rostain, & Rebecca L. Sandefur

https://georgetown.app.box.com/s/t2zf6mjv2x74w944t8ejbsku7i2jc7mc

How to Prepare a Writ Petition for Superior Court

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 14:59:12 GMT

CEBBLOG

June 12, 2019

Regardless of whether you go with the noticed motion procedure or the alternative writ procedure, when initiating a writ proceeding in superior court you start with a writ petition. Here’s how you draft one.

https://blog.ceb.com/2019/06/12/how-to-prepare-a-writ-petition-for-superior-court/#more-23459

SF AIDS Walk 2019 Beneficiary: Positive Resource Center

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 05:12:47 GMT

Their mission is to help people affected by HIV/AIDS, substance use, and mental health issues better realize opportunities by providing integrated legal, social, and health services that address the broad range of social risk factors that impact wellness and limit potential.

SF AIDS Walk 2019 Beneficiary: Project Open Hand

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 05:10:47 GMT

Their mission is to nourish and engage the community by providing meals with love to the sick and the elderly in San Francisco and Oakland.

SF AIDS Walk 2019 Beneficiary: Ward 86

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 05:08:49 GMT

Ward 86’s POP-UP (Positive-health Onsite Program for Unstably-housed Populations) clinic is a new program that provides flexible, comprehensive medical care designed to reduce health disparities among homeless and unstably housed individuals living with HIV in San Francisco.

Regulating or breaking up Big Tech: an antitrust explainer

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 14:03:55 GMT

MIT Technology Review

June 5, 2019

Four tech juggernauts—Amazon, Apple, Google, and Facebook—are suddenly the target of new scrutiny by the US government. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Congress have all begun to investigate whether these companies have too much power.

https://www.technologyreview.com/s/613628/big-tech-breakup-regulation-antitrust-apple-amazon-google-facebook-doj-ftc-policy/

Calif. Tries Again to Check ‘Notarios’ Immigration Consultants

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:30:00 GMT

Bloomberg Law

June 5, 2019

Only lawyers and federally licensed experts could act as immigration consultants under a revived proposal in the California Legislature aimed at curtailing what proponents say is the unlicensed practice of law.

The measure approved by the Assembly and backed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and pushed by the California Bar is aimed at banning so-called “notarios,” consultants offering immigration assistance and translating who aren’t licensed to practice law. The practices of immigration consultants often blur the line between assisting with immigration documents and offering legal advice, which amounts to the illegal practice of law, an Assembly analysis said.

https://biglawbusiness.com/calif-tries-again-to-check-notarios-immigration-consultants

Virus leads to takedown of state's court system website and e-filing

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 14:30:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

June 3, 2019

Philadelphia’s court system website and e-filing have been shut down since May 21 to safeguard against a virus found on a limited number of computers.

Law firms are going old-school, using couriers and paper to file lawsuits and other court documents, the Legal Intelligencer reports.

The website takedown has made civil docket searches unavailable and shut down criminal docket searches on public computer terminals, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Employee emails also were unavailable. There is no timetable for restoration of the systems, a court spokesperson told the Philadelphia Inquirer.

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/virus-leads-to-takedown-of-state-courts-website-and-efiling-system

Are pets assets or part of the family? States are passing laws that give judges a longer leash in divorce custody proceedings

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 13:15:37 GMT

ABA Journal

June 1, 2019

Navigating emotionally draining divorce cases is never easy, but in California, trial judges will now have more leeway to determine who gets the family pet. In January, California became the third state in the U.S. to adopt a law that allows judges to consider what’s in the best interests of the animal rather than treating the pet like other inanimate property, such as a car. Alaska and Illinois have passed similar laws since 2016. The new laws are groundbreaking because they come amid growing interest in protecting pets and settling disputes over them.

http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/pets-assets-family-divorce-custody

A Conversation with NALA President Jill Francisco - Podcast

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 13:30:07 GMT

The Paralegal Voice

Legal Talk Network

May 31, 2019

EPISODE NOTES

In the buildup to the 2019 NALA Conference & Expo, the Paralegal Voice host Carl Morrison talks with NALA president Jill Francisco to discuss why NALA is a valuable resource to paralegals, how paralegals can participate in leadership, and what obstacles NALA and the paralegal community will face in the coming years. As Jill prepares for the conclusion of her tenure as President in 2020, they also look back on her career path, her leadership style, and what legacy she hopes to leave.

Stick around for Listener’s Voice, Carl’s recurring segment featuring questions and comments from listeners like you. Send in your own question by emailing Carl at devoted2law@gmail.com.

Jill Francisco is an advanced certified paralegal, a paralegal for Dinsmore & Shohl in Huntington, West Virginia, and the president of NALA.

https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2019/05/a-conversation-with-nala-president-jill-francisco/

Facing shortage of lawyers in some areas, this state is considering licensing legal technicians

Fri, 31 May 2019 12:51:59 GMT

ABA Journal

May 28, 2019

The New Mexico Supreme Court has appointed a work group to consider whether the state should allow licensed legal technicians to provide civil legal services.

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/facing-a-shortage-of-lawyers-in-some-areas-this-state-considers-licensing-legal-technicians

MCLE - Rent Control & Eviction Protections in Berkeley and Oakland: A Comparative Look at Rules & Regulations

Thu, 30 May 2019 12:32:45 GMT

Bernard Witkin Law Library Alameda County

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Oakland and Berkeley have some of the most complex sets of rules and regulations governing residential rental housing in the Bay Area. There are many similarities between the two cities, but there are also important differences. Knowing which rules apply to which city are important for advising both landlords and tenants. Learn about:

• Which units are covered under rent control and eviction protections (and what’s changed since the last election)

• What you need to know about evictions, including owner move-ins

Staying in compliance with the Rent Review Boards

• How this year’s Legislative bills could change the rental housing landscape

Speaker: Krista C. Gulbransen, Executive Director, Berkeley Rental Housing Coalition

https://www.acgov.org/law/Flyer_registrationKGulbransen6-13-19.pdf

MCLE - California Supreme Court: Significant 2018-2019 Civil Cases - Free event!

Thu, 30 May 2019 12:30:37 GMT

San Francisco Law Library

Lunchtime Speaker Series

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Noon to 1:00

John Wierzbicki, a California lawyer and Witkin Legal Institute director, will present on the most significant civil cases decided by the California Supreme Court over the past year, as selected by the Institute’s legal editors. He will discuss the cases’ impact on such topics as independent contractors, local permits and zoning, contracts, insurance, SLAPP suits, local taxes and utility fees, torts and workers’ compensation.

http://calcountylawlib.libguides.com/ld.php?content_id=48414855

MCLE - Crimmigration: Advanced Topics on the Intersection between Criminal Law and Immigration

Thu, 30 May 2019 12:27:12 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

06/25/2019

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

This CLE will be discussing various timely Immigration/Criminal Law subjects, which are necessary areas for today’s Criminal Law Practitioners:

U Visa Basics-Who qualifies?
Custody Issues when ICE is involved
Plea Bargaining for Immigration-Safe Resolutions, and more.

Our esteemed panel of speakers includes the Immigration Lawyer for the Public Defender, Raha Jorjani, Private Defender Emily Dahm, two current Deputy District Attorneys: Kevin Ikum and Paul Pinney. This program is not to be missed!

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=13103&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Recent Developments in Real Estate Law

Wed, 29 May 2019 12:23:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

06/19/2019

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Professor Tim Iglesias will give his annual talk to the ACBA membership about the most recent developments in California real estate law from 2018. Attend to review recent important cases, and new laws now in effect relevant to practicing real estate law in California.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=13100&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Equity in Voice: Recognizing and Validating Diversity in Mediation

Wed, 29 May 2019 12:21:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

06/12/2019

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

A panel of ADR professionals will discuss the challenges and best practices in mediations involving members of traditionally underrepresented or disadvantaged groups. The panel will address cultural differences and the impact of those differences on the mediation process.

Who must be consulted before a resolution is reached? What are the most important considerations for that community or in that culture? How can you learn about those issues? Speakers include those experienced in racial, ethnic or religious cross- and intercultural mediation, LGBT family mediation, and work with gang members in mediation.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12661&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Top 50 Tech Tips and Hacks

Wed, 29 May 2019 12:19:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

06/11/2019

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Get the best tips, tricks, apps, and life hacks! Having trouble figuring out where to start learning about new legal technologies? Wishing for resources to build efficiencies in your law practice? Don’t look any further. This training consists of top-notch Bay Area attorneys and national legal wizards coming together to give us short, one-minute previews of their favorite tools for advancing and succeeding in your legal practice. This training is suitable for all levels of tech expertise, from Luddite to Geek!

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=13109&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Cannabis Business Valuations and Exits

Wed, 29 May 2019 12:17:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

06/06/2019

05:30 PM - 07:30 PM

This panel will discuss the legal challenges in valuing cannabis companies and the regulatory obstacles in selling cannabis businesses. Panelists will focus on contractual terms of investment, hidden factors impacting cannabis business valuation calculations, and mitigating those factors through contract. These business lawyers will also use the life cycle of cannabis business startups to examine how different financing instruments work in the different investment rounds.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12786&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Everything You Want to Know About the Public Charge Issue in Immigration: Combating Misinformation

Wed, 29 May 2019 12:15:56 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

06/05/2019

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Record numbers of individuals, immigrants and non-immigrants alike, have been dis-enrolling from public benefit programs after draft changes to current immigration rules were leaked to the press, fearing that being on public benefits would adversely impact their immigration status. Other individuals no longer apply for public benefits when eligible out of fear. The leaked changes have not become law, but the impact has been unmistakable.

Come learn about what legal changes have been made by the Department of State and what immigrant visa applicants must show to overcome this ground of inadmissibility, as well as what changes are still in the works with the Department of Homeland Security to expand the public benefit programs that can be considered and other factors that must be considered beyond the affidavit of support.

Navigate these challenges with practical tips from intake to case completion. Inform yourself to be able to share critical information with clients and the greater community.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12663&mobileapp=0

MCLE - 2019 Annual Income Tax Seminar

Wed, 29 May 2019 12:13:50 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Friday, June 28, 2019

Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
3999 Mission Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92109

Earn 7.5 Hours MCLE Credit. Includes Legal Ethics.

https://calawyers.org/event/2019-annual-income-tax-seminar/

MCLE - Winning Your Appeal At Trial - Webinar

Wed, 29 May 2019 12:11:05 GMT

California Lawyers Association

June 27, 2019

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lisa McCall, a certified family law specialist, and Todd Lundell, a certified appellate specialist, will provide an overview of how to preserve your record for appeal during trial, as well as how to handle the Statement of Decision and post-judgment motions in a family law case.

https://calawyers.org/event/winning-your-appeal-at-trial/

MCLE - The Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration - Webinar

Wed, 29 May 2019 12:09:57 GMT

California Lawyers Association

June 24, 2019

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

The procedures for the taking of evidence followed in international arbitration differ greatly from domestic litigation and arbitration in the US. Depositions, wide ranging document discovery and written interrogatories will generally be excluded and arbitral hearings are often far shorter than what one finds in domestic cases. These differences can often come as a surprise to US counsel who are not experienced in the field.

In this seminar, we will review the common rules governing document production, witnesses and experts as applied in international arbitration. Attendees will also be introduced to some of the thorny evidentiary issues that often arise in this context, as well as the common solutions that are often adopted.

https://calawyers.org/event/webinar-the-taking-of-evidence-in-international-arbitration/

MCLE - Why, When, and How to File a Contempt Action in a Family Law Matter - Webinar

Wed, 29 May 2019 12:07:29 GMT

California Lawyers Association

June 20, 2019

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Tracy Duell-Cazes, a Certified Family Law Specialist and frequent lecturer, will discuss when and why a contempt action should be filed and when and why it should not be filed. There will also be a discussion of the basics of filing a contempt motion. This session does not cover a discussion of defending a contempt motion. This will be covered in a follow up session to be announced.

https://calawyers.org/event/webinar-why-when-and-how-to-file-a-contempt-action-in-a-family-law-matter/

MCLE - Nonresident Aliens: Federal and California Tax Residency Highlights and Planning Strategies - Webinar

Wed, 29 May 2019 12:05:16 GMT

California Lawyers Association

June 19, 2019

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

The webinar will be a general discussion of the basic U.S. and California income tax rules that apply to nonresident aliens, including determining when a person is a U.S. or California resident for U.S. federal and California income tax purposes. In addition, the discussion will center on the kinds of U.S. and California-source income that is subject to tax in the hands of nonresident aliens, and tax planning strategies that can be implemented in connection therewith (including the effect of income tax treaties on residency issues and substantive income tax issues.) The subject matter of the webinar applies ‘in general’ to any nonresident alien that visits/comes to the U.S. from any foreign country. Nevertheless, the examples that will be given throughout the presentation will focus specifically on Chinese and Mexican nonresident aliens.

https://calawyers.org/event/webinar-nonresident-aliens-federal-and-california-tax-residency-highlights-and-planning-strategies/

MCLE - Collecting From Your Deadbeat Ex - Webinar

Wed, 29 May 2019 12:03:26 GMT

California Lawyers Association

June 13, 2019

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Joshua Friedman, an attorney with offices in Beverly Hills and Calabasas, has collected millions of dollars in judgments for family law clients. This webinar will enlighten you as to the processes and procedures for collecting money judgments, including against money in bank accounts, stock accounts, wages, businesses owned by debtor (corporations, LLCs, etc.), judicially foreclosing on real property interests, and even pursuing your ex’s new spouse’s assets.

https://calawyers.org/event/webinar-collecting-from-your-deadbeat-ex/

MCLE - Overview of Current IP Law in Brazil: Is Brazil Ready for the Madrid Protocol? - Webinar

Wed, 29 May 2019 12:01:56 GMT

California Lawyers Association

June 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

The webinar will focus on practical issues that shall be taken into account for intellectual property practitioners interested in filing in Brazil; analysis of the current trademark practice versus the provisions of the Madrid Protocol.

https://calawyers.org/event/webinar-overview-of-current-ip-law-in-brazil-is-brazil-ready-for-the-madrid-protocol/

MCLE - California Solo & Small Firm Summit: The 21st Century Law Firm

Wed, 29 May 2019 11:59:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Thursday-Saturday, June 13-15, 2019

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
21500 Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach, CA

The California Lawyers Association will re-launch the Solo & Small Firm Summit to provide several days of sought-after educational programs designed to address the needs of legal professionals who work in a solo or small firm practice — from business management and technology to substantive law updates in areas commonly practiced in a solo or small firm setting. The Summit agenda also will include networking events, and a vendor showcase with products and services unique to the solo or small firm practitioner.

https://calawyers.org/event/california-solo-small-firm-summit-the-21st-century-law-firm/

MCLE - 2019 IP and the Internet Conference

Wed, 29 May 2019 11:57:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Thursday, June 6, 2019

Luskin Conference Center, UCLA
425 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Earn 5.75 MCLE credit hours!

https://calawyers.org/intellectual-property-law/2019-ip-and-the-internet-conference/

MCLE - Insurance for the Cannabis Industry - Webcast

Wed, 29 May 2019 11:55:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 28, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

This panel will provide important risk management and insurance placement advice to those dealing with businesses involved in cannabis at any level. We will discuss current trends and developments in the evolving cannabis insurance market, as well as provide practical tips and things to be aware of when applying for insurance or handling claims. In addition, we will offer an overview of the varying requirements of different localities when it comes to insurance compliance for permitting purposes.

Topics
• Concerns and tips for insuring cannabis and cannabis-adjacent businesses
• State of the market, including risks that coverage is only recently available for and risks that still aren’t insurable
• Local insurance requirements for commercial cannabis insurance in California

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190052/G194302

MCLE - Compliance with AB 52: A Consultation Success Story - Webcast

Wed, 29 May 2019 11:53:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 27, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm

An in-depth discussion of the tribal consultation process between the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) and the United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC) regarding recent SAFCA flood control improvement projects.

Topics
• A look at the first five years of AB 52, approved by Governor Brown in 2014
• Lessons learned and guidance for a successful consultation process
• Discussion of methods to address impacts to Tribal Cultural Resources

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G192907/G192907

MCLE - State and Local Tax Year in Review - Webcast

Wed, 29 May 2019 11:51:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 24, 2019: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

The program will provide an overview of the most important state and local tax issues in 2018 and what to expect for 2019, including state and local tax impact of federal tax reform, sales and use tax issues post-Wayfair, important state and local tax legislation, and important state and local tax cases.

Topics
• State and local tax impact of federal tax reform
• Sales and use tax issues post-Wayfair
• Important state and local tax legislation
• Important state and local tax cases

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190051/G190703

MCLE - California v. Trump - Webcast

Wed, 29 May 2019 11:49:13 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 21, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join us for a lively discussion of some of the important cases currently pending between the State of California and the Trump administration, how those cases may be decided, and the impact the cases may have on the people who live and work here.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190050/G195302

MCLE - Technology at Trial

Wed, 29 May 2019 11:47:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 20, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Technology can play a significant role in every aspect of the legal profession, and trial is no exception. In this digital age, there is a plethora of high-tech trial products to choose from to help present your case and organize the trial presentation process. But which products actually assist the court and juries in understanding complex ideas and issues and are worth your time and money? The panel will offer practical advice about the latest technologies that give litigators an edge at trial.

Topics
• How to present your evidence and claims in a visually appealing way without breaking your budget
• Tips on navigating admissibility hurdles
• Current trends for effectively using technology at trial

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B191445/B191445

MCLE - DissoMaster Basics: Calculating Child and Spousal Support

Wed, 29 May 2019 11:45:04 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 19, 2019: 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Understanding support calculations is a vital skill for family law practitioners. Learn how to use DIssoMaster effectively to help your clients with child- and spousal support orders.

Training includes a discussion of each line and most of the breakout lines, as well as case settings. The emphasis is on understanding the effects of data entry on income available for support, including tax consequences that impact child and spousal support. Part of this discussion covers key elements of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Your instructor, Art Grater, co-created DissoMaster and has helped develop numerous support and property tools. He is a frequent presenter and consults on case-related analysis.

Topics
• DissoMaster program overview
• Line-by-line data entry
• DissoMaster and taxes
• DissoMaster reports, including Overtime, Bonuses and Variations

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G190905/G190905

Real Property Section Roundtable Discussion

Wed, 29 May 2019 00:30:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 19, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm,

NO MCLE will be provided.

Topics
• Issues with ADUs
• Status of SF’s New Nonprofit First Right to Purchase law
• Short-Term Rental issues from Airbnb to Seller Holdovers
• Recent RP Case Appellate Developments
• Anything else of interest!

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G191707/G191707

MCLE - Seeds of Compassion: The HIV/AIDS Crisis and Prop 215 - Webcast

Wed, 29 May 2019 00:28:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 18, 2019: 5:30 pm - 7:15 pm

This panel will look at the history behind the movement to pass Proposition 215 (the Compassionate Use Act) and how that history intersected with the HIV/AIDS Crisis in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Speakers
Stephan Ferris

William G. Panzer

Dale Gieringer

John Entwistle

Fred Gardner

Topics
• Learn about how the HIV/AIDS Crisis in the early 1990s in San Francisco helped set the stage for Prop 215.
• Learn about Dennis Peron and Brownie Mary Rathbun who led the way for medicinal cannabis in California.
• Panelists will also discuss the current cannabis regulatory and legalization framework in the context of compassion for those living with HIV/AIDS.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G192403/G192403

MCLE - Equity 101 for Employment Lawyers - Webcast

Wed, 29 May 2019 00:26:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 18, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

This seminar will provide attorneys with an understanding of the often-convoluted world of equity compensation so that they can better serve their employee and company clients and provide competent guidance with respect to matters involving equity compensation, such as advising employees on offer letters or equity packages, valuing equity in an employment case, and advising companies with respect to executive compensation and issuance of equity to employees, consultants, and other service providers.

Topics
• Primer on equity compensation (types of equity, vesting, issuance)
• Critical issues when representing employees
• Key concerns when representing companies
• Tax issues

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B191431/B191431

MCLE - The SEC Enforcement Yesterday and Today... and Tomorrow - Webcast

Tue, 28 May 2019 12:24:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 17, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

In this CLE program, SEC veterans Jina Choi and Marc Fagel provide an insider's view of where the SEC has been and where it's going. Ms. Choi is a former federal prosecutor who went on to a lengthy career in the SEC, including serving as the Regional Director of the SEC's San Francisco Regional Office from 2013-2018. Mr. Fagel spent 15 years at the SEC, including serving as Regional Director of the SEC's San Francisco Regional Office from 2008-2013. The Moderator, Timothy Crudo, was an Assistant United States Attorney in San Francisco, where he served as Chief of the Securities Fraud Section.

Topics
• The evolution of the SEC, 1999-2019
• Recent enforcement trends and priorities
• Defense perspectives on SEC investigations
• The future of securities enforcement
• The SEC as a career

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190049/G191501

MCLE - How to value and sell Real Estate & Minority Interests - Webcast

Tue, 28 May 2019 12:22:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 14, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Topics
• The Appraisal process for real estate and minority interests â€“ what you should know!
• Ways to limit liability when selling real estate both in and out of court!
• Valuing minority interests in real estate and closely held companies when sale is a consideration vs gifting only
• How to sell minority interests in real estate and closely held companies to obtain market price

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190048/G190504

MCLE - Practical Tips for Solving Ethical Dilemmas in Mediation - Webcast

Tue, 28 May 2019 12:20:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 12, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

How to navigate through some of the thorniest ethical issues arising in mediation.

Topics
• What you need to know about the new Mediation Confidentiality Disclosure and Acknowledgment requirement
•When does Puffing go too far?
•What to do when a client lies to induce a settlement?
•What happens if you share mediation briefs with your trial experts?
•...And how to approach many other mediation ethical dilemmas

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G191612/G191612

MCLE - The Client Intake: Screening, Signing & Rejecting - Webcast

Tue, 28 May 2019 12:18:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 11, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

The biggest asset a small firm has is its cases. Screening your cases and making sure you have the right facts and right clients to be successful is the key to maintaining a successful firm. This CLE will cover some of the ethical considerations concerning signing new clients, and knowing when to let prospective clients keep looking for counsel.

Topics
• Best tips on screening potential clients
• Knowing when to walk away from problematic potential or signed clients
• Getting clients to sign with your firm

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B191473/B191473

MCLE - Environmental Due Diligence - Webcast

Tue, 28 May 2019 12:16:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 10, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Topics
• Environmental Due Diligence: What it is, what it isn't, and common concerns and follow-up activities
• Real Property Contamination: When to report, how to remediate, and how to communicate to the other party
• Potential Deal Stoppers: vapor intrusion, emerging contaminants, uncertainty
• Identifying solutions: Insurance, Brownfields protections, indemnities, environmental escrows

https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190047/G192904

MCLE - Recent Developments in Creating Condominiums, ADUs, and the Legalization of In-Law Units - Webcast

Tue, 28 May 2019 12:14:36 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 7, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

The panelists will discuss the requirements for creating/building new condominiums (even to existing single family homes or apartment buildings), and the conversion of apartments and commercial units to condominiums. The panelists will also explain the role that Accessory Dwelling Units are playing in affordable housing, and will discuss innovative ways to address zoning issues and to expedite the approval process with the Planning Department.

Topics
• Creating condominiums: new construction and conversions
• Creating Accessory Dwelling Units in context of affordable housing
• Role of Planning Department and recent developments in ADUs and legalization of inlaw units.

https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190046/G191704

MCLE - Trending Issues in Art Law - Webcast

Tue, 28 May 2019 12:12:54 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 6, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G191614/G191614

MCLE - Insurance 101: Introduction to Directors & Officers Liability - Webcast

Tue, 28 May 2019 12:10:08 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 6, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

This panel will provide an overview of the nature and importance of Directors & Officers Liability. We will discuss the anatomy of a typical D&O Policy, common coverage disputes, as well as provide practical advice for identifying when D&O Policies may or may not provide coverage for losses. In addition, we will highlight recent cases discussing the limits and scopes of these policies.

Topics
• The nature of Directors & Officers Liability
• Anatomy of a D&O Policy
• Common coverage disputes regarding D&O Policies
• Recent decisions regarding D&O coverage issues

https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B191400/B191400

MCLE - Fraud Facts and Forensics - What Attorneys Need to Know - Webcast

Tue, 28 May 2019 12:08:52 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 5, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Develop your investigative tool box and learn who is responsible for finding fraud, what makes for an effective fraud investigation, why you may need a fraud expert, and how to work with your expert during the investigation stage and in the courtroom.

Topics
• Is the attorney, expert, or client responsible for finding fraud
• Conducting a powerful fraud investigation
• Effectively working with your fraud expert
• Avoiding pitfalls that lawyers make in working with certified fraud examiners

https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B191210/B191210

MCLE - Recent Developments and Current Topics in SF Probate Court - Webcast

Tue, 28 May 2019 12:06:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 4, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Speaker
Sandy Hilton
San Francisco Superior Court

Topics
• Current state of the court (staffing, budget)
• Update on procedures and policies
• Tips for practicing in San Francisco

https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G190508/G190508

MCLE - Diversity and Equality Bundle - Webcast

Tue, 28 May 2019 12:04:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 3, 2019: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Diversity and Equality Bundle provides MCLE programs around the theme of what minorities face in the legal world.

https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190045/R190045

MCLE - Tips and Trends in Trade Secrets Law: DTS Act

Tue, 28 May 2019 12:02:00 GMT

Santa Clara Bar Association

June 27, 2019
12:00PM-2:00PM

The Defend Trade Secrets Act was passed in 2016, providing federal jurisdiction for trade secret cases. Since then, we have seen a surge in trade secret cases filed. This program will discuss trade secret protection under state and federal laws, including how to identify and protect trade secrets, litigation trends, and practical guidance for companies dealing with trade secret issues.

https://sccba.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1238586&group=

MCLE - The Inside View of Transition at the Sixth District Court of Appeal

Tue, 28 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara Bar Association

June 06, 2019
12:00PM-2:00PM

Justice Bamattre Manoukian will moderate a panel discussion with Presiding Justice Greenwood and Justices Mihara, Grover and Danner. The justices will talk about how to succeed as an appellate practitioner, including:

What fundamentals of the practice remain bedrock?
What has changed with the addition of new Justices?
What procedural changes will impact the adjudication of writs and appeals in the Sixth District that are not visible from outside the Court?
What aspirations do we have for the future?

Attendees will have an opportunity to ask the Justices questions. An opportunity for a more informal exchange to meet and talk with the Justices will be available over lunch.

https://sccba.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1236026&group=

MCLE - What Legal Professionals Should Know About Digital Device Forensics

Mon, 27 May 2019 12:24:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

June 27, 2019

Presenter(s):

Bob Mehr, Legal Services Advisor, DriveSavers Data Recovery

Mayra Mira, Licensed Private Investigator & Digital Forensic Analyst,
Digital Forensic Intelligence

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=11276

MCLE - Confidential HIPAA Protections in Discovery and Trial

Mon, 27 May 2019 12:22:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

June 11, 2019

Since its passage in 2003, HIPAA has been a familiar legal protection over medical records when litigating both criminal and civil actions. But are we working with the law appropriately? What other laws apply to privacy over medical records? Have you been stymied in trying to get the information you need?

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=11348

MCLE - 2019 Summer CEQA Update

Mon, 27 May 2019 12:20:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

June 4, 2019

An Update on What is New with the California Environmental Quality Act Since SCBA’s Winter CEQA Update in December 2018.

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=11220

MCLE - The U.S. Supreme Court: Recent Past and Future Predictions

Mon, 27 May 2019 12:18:00 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

June 26, 2019

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Each year, MCBA begins its summer with Law Professor and Scotusblog contributor, Rory Little who shares his extensive knowledge of the Supreme Court docket. Professor Little is a frequent NPR commentator on Supreme Court issues. Stay up to date on important changes in the law as he shares his views on the implications of the term's cases for the evolution and direction of the law. He will share detailed knowledge of dissents and concurrences to bring you unrivaled insight into how and why the law is developing the way it is. And hear his predictions for the term's undecided cases.

https://marinbar.org/events/?type=event&id=284

MCLE - Construction Law Section Meeting

Mon, 27 May 2019 12:16:00 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

June 20, 2019

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Registration required for MCLE credit

https://marinbar.org/events/?type=event&id=286

MCLE - The Trustee’s Tale: What Corporate Fiduciaries Wish Drafting Attorneys Would Consider and Discuss with Their Clients

Mon, 27 May 2019 12:14:00 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

June 19, 2019

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Estate planning attorneys focus on achieving their client’s goals and objectives while minimizing income and transfer taxes. Emphasis is often on the initial planning and drafting of the client’s estate planning documents and not the ultimate implementation and administration of the client’s overall wealth plan. Sometimes the best intended plan can go awry due to the failure to consider various issues. Our discussion will focus on issues corporate fiduciaries wish estate planning attorneys would consider in advising clients and in drafting their documents.

https://marinbar.org/events/?type=event&id=285

MCLE - 2019 Women's Section Annual Luncheon with the Honorable Wendy McGuire Coats

Mon, 27 May 2019 12:12:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Thursday, June 27, 11:45 am – 1:15 pm

CCBA's Women's section is proud to have one of their former members,
Judge Wendy Mcguire Coats, to deliver this year's Luncheon Keynote address.

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12590

MCLE - Appeals in Real Estate Cases

Mon, 27 May 2019 12:10:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Friday, June 21, 7:30 am – 9:00 am

This class includes a review of the development of the “equitable easement” doctrine in California, staring with the early cases on physical encroachments by structures, all the way through the most recent cases extending the equitable easement doctrine to include access and driveway easements.

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12631

MCLE - Racial Reconciliation Forum: A Pathway to a More Inclusive Contra Costa Legal Community

Mon, 27 May 2019 12:08:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Wednesday, June 19, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Speakers

Phillip M. Andersen, Esq.
Diana Becton—Contra Costa County District Attorney
Robin Lipetsky—Contra Costa County Public Defender
Robin Pearson— Pearson & Schachter
Judge Benjamin T. Reyes, II
Judge Anita L. Santos

Please join us for a moderated discussion with distinguished leaders in the Contra Costa legal community. We will be discussing experiences with race in our legal community and solutions to make our county a more inclusive legal community. Members of the audience will have an opportunity to submit questions for our panelists.

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12967

MCLE - Family Law Judges Night

Mon, 27 May 2019 00:06:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Wednesday, June 12, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

JUDGES' NIGHT 2019

Speakers: Judge Danielle Douglas, Judge Terri Mockler, Judge Brian Haynes, Judge John Laettner, Judge Cheryl Mills and Commissioner Christine Donovan

CCCBA certifies that this activity has been approved for two hours of Participatory MCLE credit by the State Bar of California #393

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12619

MCLE - Trustee Best Practices: Dealing with Bankruptcy Trustees

Mon, 27 May 2019 00:04:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Wednesday, June 12, 11:45 am – 1:00 pm

Speaker

Michael J. Primus, Esq.—Law Office of Michael J. Primus

“Trustee Best Practices: Dealing with Bankruptcy Trustees”

What does a chapter 7 trustee do?
What is a trustee’s role when civil defendant files chapter 7?
What is a trustee’s role when a civil plaintiff files chapter 7?
Discipline Issues involving a trustee’s action/inaction?
How are the roles of a chapter 11 or 13 trustee different from chapter 7?

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=13096

MCLE - Criminal Q & A - Bench/Bar Lunch 2019 - RICHMOND

Mon, 27 May 2019 00:02:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Tuesday, June 11, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Speakers

Judge Virginia George
Judge Linda Lye
Judge Clare Maier
Judge Benjamin T. Reyes, II

Members of the CCCBA are invited to attend a meeting with Criminal Division Supervising Judge Clare Maier and the other Richmond Criminal judges to discuss issues of general interest or concern.

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12776

MCLE - The State Of Criminal Law in Contra Costa County

Mon, 27 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Friday, June 7, 11:45 am – 1:30 pm

Join Joseph Tully for a review of the state of criminal law practice in Contra Costa County. He will examine things that are working and what changes might be needed.

http://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12613

New Mexico Considers Non-Lawyer Legal Providers

Thu, 23 May 2019 16:00:00 GMT

Courthouse News Service

May 21, 2019

In New Mexico, where more than 20% of counties have fewer than five practicing lawyers – and two counties have no lawyers at all – a work group is considering an initiative that would allow non-lawyer legal technicians to provide civil legal services to people who are unable to afford an attorney.

https://www.courthousenews.com/new-mexico-considers-non-lawyer-legal-providers/

Self-Help Resources Expand to Courts of Appeal

Wed, 22 May 2019 02:24:43 GMT

California Courts Newsroom

May 14, 2019

California's 5th District Court of Appeal launched a new online Appellate Self-Help Resource Center for self-represented litigants and lawyers who seek help with the appeals process.

"The appeals process is daunting and mysterious," said Brian Cotta, clerk/executive officer for the 5th District Court of Appeal. "As a solution and in close partnership with the other courts of appeal in California and the Judicial Council, we've created one, uniform website for self-represented litigants and attorneys."

https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/self-help-resources-expand-to-courts-of-appeal

Legal Aid Groups Dismayed by Slow Rollout of Court Reporter Mandate

Tue, 21 May 2019 12:42:39 GMT

Courthouse News Service

May 17, 2019

“People just don’t know that they need a court reporter. They aren’t going to know to fill out another form. It is hard enough to figure out the forms they have in front of them,” said Madeline Howard, a senior attorney with the Western Center on Law & Poverty. “What will happen is that litigants will not know how to make a request. They will usually not make one and then when they make their way to a legal services office, maybe after having a bad decision of the trial against them, we won’t know whether we can appeal, because we have no record of what happened.”

https://www.courthousenews.com/legal-aid-groups-dismayed-by-slow-rollout-of-court-reporter-mandate/

ABA Journal - Civics beyond Schoolhouse Rock - Podcast

Mon, 20 May 2019 16:02:00 GMT

Legal Talk Network

ABA Journal

Asked & Answered

May 20, 2019

EPISODE NOTES:

Do nearly 25% of Americans really think Ruth Bader Ginsburg is chief justice? ABA President Bob Carlson addresses gaps in public knowledge of history and government uncovered by the first Survey of Civic Literacy in this special episode of the ABA Journal’s Asked and Answered hosted by Journal reporter Amanda Robert. Carlson highlights the survey’s most surprising findings, and discusses the ABA’s plans for the data and ideas for how Americans can improve their civic knowledge in the future.

Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.

https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/aba-journal-asked-and-answered/2019/05/civics-beyond-schoolhouse-rock/

How to Avoid Disaster When Filed Pleadings Disappear

Mon, 20 May 2019 16:00:00 GMT

CEBBLOG

May 20, 2019

It’s rare for a filed pleading to go missing, but it happens. An original verified pleading or declaration in a time-sensitive matter is safely filed with the court, but at the hearing, the judge flips though the file and states, “I know this pleading was filed, and I looked at it yesterday, but I can’t find the original in the file and it’s necessary for me to proceed. I can continue the matter so you can provide a new pleading, or deny without prejudice."

https://blog.ceb.com/2019/05/20/how-to-avoid-disaster-when-filed-pleadings-disappear/#more-23341

Law Is Clarified on Using Prior Salary of Job Applicants

Fri, 17 May 2019 16:00:00 GMT

CEBBLOG

May 17, 2019

In 2017, California enacted a law precluding employers from asking about prior salary history and requiring employers to give applicants, on reasonable request, the pay scale for a position. This law raised many questions for employers, including who’s “an applicant,” what’s a “pay scale,” and what constitutes a “reasonable request?” Now we have the clarifications.

https://blog.ceb.com/2019/05/17/law-is-clarified-on-using-prior-salary-of-job-applicants/#more-23319

MCLE - The Ins and Outs of the One-Year Bar in Asylum Cases - Free event!

Thu, 16 May 2019 12:02:47 GMT

AIDS Legal Referral Panel

May 22, 2019
5:30pm - 7:00pm
San Francisco Bar Association Board Room

IMMIGRATION TRAINING SERIES

PART 2: The Ins and Outs of the One-Year Bar in Asylum Cases

Wednesday, May 22nd, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Presented by Rachel Kafele, Esq. and Ari Jones, Esq. – Oasis Legal Services
Bar Association of San Francisco – 301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor, Board Room, San Francisco, CA 94111
1.5 General CLE Credits
Overview: This training specifically focuses on the one-year bar in asylum cases. What is it? Why does it matter? How can a client win asylum if they did not apply for asylum within their first year in the US? The training will also touch on how being diagnosed with HIV can help clients overcome the one-year bar.

This is a free training open to all attorneys, paralegals, law students, and those interested in the legal field. We hope to see you there!

Sign Up Now!

To register: Email mcle@alrp.org

Immigration Training Series Flyer

Lawsuit by retired California judges alleges age discrimination in state court overhaul

Thu, 16 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT

Santa Rosa Press Democrat

May 14, 2019

The state’s Assigned Judges Program, which costs the state about $27 million annually, allows trial courts to tap retired judges to fill in for judicial absences, such as when judges take leave for vacation and illness, in order to prevent delays in civil, criminal, family and other proceedings in California’s 58 trial courts.

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/9594629-181/lawsuit-by-retired-california-judges

Implicit Bias Training May Be Required for Calif. Judges, Lawyers

Tue, 14 May 2019 23:51:47 GMT

Bloomberg Law

May 14, 2019

California lawyers, judges, and court personnel would have to take implicit bias training every two years under a bill moving through the Legislature.

https://biglawbusiness.com/implicit-bias-training-may-be-required-for-calif-judges-lawyers

Gilead is accused of cutting anti-competitive deals to extend profit on HIV drug ‘cocktails’

Tue, 14 May 2019 23:49:18 GMT

Washington Post

May 14, 2019

Among the partners named along with Gilead as defendants were Bristol-Myers Squibb and Janssen, a division of Johnson & Johnson.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/gilead-is-accused-of-cutting-anti-competitive-deals-to-extend-profit-on-hiv-drug-cocktails/2019/05/14/94e79c56-75ad-11e9-bd25-c989555e7766_story.html?utm_term=.07c7102b1084

Supreme Court Allows Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple to Proceed

Tue, 14 May 2019 12:34:00 GMT

New York Times

May 13, 2019

The class-action lawsuit focuses on the fees that Apple takes on sales in its App Store, which millions of people use every day to download games, messaging apps and other programs. The company charges up to a 30 percent commission to developers who sell their products through its store, bars them from selling their apps elsewhere and plays a role in setting prices. App makers have long complained that the fee and other practices are unfair.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/13/us/politics/supreme-court-antitrust-apple.html

The Life and Lessons of Sandra Day O’Connor - Podcast

Tue, 14 May 2019 12:32:00 GMT

Legal Talk Network

May 7, 2019

Author, historian, and journalist Evan Thomas was afforded unprecedented access to the personal and professional life of a Supreme Court Justice to write his authoritative biography of the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court. In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir talks to the New York Times bestselling author about what he learned writing First: Sandra Day O’Connor. Evan shares anecdotes and lessons learned from his deep dive into her work and private life.

Evan Willing Thomas III is a journalist, historian, and author. He is the author of ten books, including two New York Times bestsellers. He has taught at Harvard and Princeton and, for 20 years, was a regular panelist on Inside Edition, a weekly public affairs TV show.

https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/state-bar-texas/2019/05/the-life-and-lessons-of-sandra-day-oconnor/

The Chief Justices Edition - Podcast

Tue, 14 May 2019 12:30:00 GMT

At The Bar

Legal Talk Network

May 8, 2019

In this edition, co-hosts Jonathan Amarilio and Trisha Rich are joined by Dan Cotter, lawyer, historian, and author of “The Chief Justices: The Seventeen Men of the Center Seat, Their Courts and Their Times,” to discuss the history of the handful of jurists who have lead the Supreme Court. They discuss key decisions made by the chief justices, their challenges, and the cultural contexts surrounding their decisions, as well as which of the Chief Justices have had the most influential legacies.

https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/chicago-bar/2019/05/the-chief-justices-edition/

John Paul Stevens looks back on nearly a century of life and law, but worries about the future

Sat, 11 May 2019 14:02:00 GMT

Washington Post

May 11, 2019

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — John Paul Stevens spent more than a third of his near-century on Earth at the Supreme Court, where he often was on a different page from a majority of his fellow justices.

“It happens so often that you have to get used to losing,” Stevens, 99, said during an interview this week at his condominium here, just steps from the Atlantic Ocean. “My batting average was probably pretty low.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/john-paul-stevens-looks-back-on-nearly-a-century-of-life-and-law-but-worries-about-the-future/2019/05/11/494d5768-7332-11e9-9f06-5fc2ee80027a_story.html?utm_term=.f0e32a9d251e

Report to Judicial Council Shows Expansion of Self-Help Services by Local Courts

Sat, 11 May 2019 14:00:00 GMT

California Courts Newsroom

May 10, 2019

Increased judicial branch funding also enabled courts to expand hours, reopen closed locations, and invest in new technology.

https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/report-to-judicial-council-shows-expansion-of-self-help-services-by-local-courts

MCLE - Owner Move-in Evictions in Berkeley

Fri, 10 May 2019 15:02:00 GMT

Bernard E. Witkin Alameda County Law Library

May 23, 2019

Learn the ins and outs of a Berkeley Owner-Occupancy Eviction (“OMI”)

Forms that need to be filed

Governing Rules and Regulations for OMIs

Pertinent Case Law

Q & A

MCLE - Going Global—Key Considerations When Expanding Internationally

Fri, 10 May 2019 15:00:00 GMT

PASCCO

May 15, 2019

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

DLA Piper LLP Silicon Valley

2000 University Ave.,

East Palo Alto, CA

Many corporations that are successful in the U.S. are thinking about (further) expanding internationally. Usually this requires establishing a foreign entity to be able to enter new markets. However, doing business outside of the U.S., including setting up a foreign entity and attending to its annual corporate compliance requirements, can be very different than what a U.S. company and its management/employees are used to. This presentation is intended to address, from a corporate perspective, the approaches and key considerations when “going global.”

https://paosccqpq.wildapricot.org/event-2520045

California Workers Could Sue Over Past Misclassification After Federal Court Says ‘Dynamex’ Applies Retroactively

Thu, 09 May 2019 02:00:00 GMT

Capital Public Radio

May 8, 2019

A new federal court decision could make businesses around the state vulnerable to increased legal risk for misclassifying workers in the past.

On Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that workers who believe they should have been classified as employees, as opposed to independent contractors, can file legal claims against companies retroactively under the “Dynamex” standard.

http://www.capradio.org/134147

Chemerinsky: What SCOTUS rulings are we still waiting for?

Sat, 04 May 2019 02:24:32 GMT

ABA Journal

May 2, 2019

What is most important to look for as the Supreme Court hands down its remaining decisions over the next two months? The court finished hearing oral arguments for this term on April 24. If the past is a predictor, there will be a steady stream of rulings over the next several weeks, and then a flurry of decisions at the end of June. Although the term has fewer likely blockbuster cases than usual, two themes are likely to be particularly important: What will be the court’s approach to the administrative state, and how much does the Roberts Court care about stare decisis?

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/chemerinsky-remaining-rulings-to-address-administrative-state-stare-decisis

Chief Justice Appoints New Members to Judicial Council

Sat, 04 May 2019 02:22:15 GMT

California Courts Newsroom

May 2, 2019

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye has appointed three new advisory (nonvoting) members to the Judicial Council and reappointed four members to voting positions.

“The council is responsible for ensuring the public has access to the fair and impartial administration of justice statewide,” said the Chief Justice. “Members provide their unique perspectives and experiences to help improve the judicial branch. I welcome the new members and thank them for volunteering their time, dedication, and service to strengthening our court system.”

https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/chief-justice-appoints-new-members-to-judicial-council-6756480

ABA Survey of Civic Literacy: The findings

Fri, 03 May 2019 16:01:00 GMT

May 2019

According to a new national poll conducted by the American Bar Association, less than half of the U.S. public knows that John Roberts is chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, while almost one-quarter think it is Ruth Bader Ginsburg and 16 percent believe it is Clarence Thomas.

The nationally representative poll of 1,000 members of the American public found troubling gaps in their knowledge of American history and government, as well as constitutional rights. One in 10 think the Declaration of Independence freed slaves in the Confederate states and almost 1 in 5 believe the first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution are called the Declaration of Independence instead of the Bill of Rights.

https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/publications/youraba/2019/may-2019/aba-survey-of-civic-knowledge-shows-some-confusion-amid-the-awar/

Supreme Court Appoints Members to Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions

Fri, 03 May 2019 15:59:00 GMT

California Courts Newsroom

May 1, 2019

The California Supreme Court today announced the reappointment of two current members and the appointment of a new member to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions (CJEO), an independent committee that helps inform the judiciary and the public on judicial ethics topics.

Judge Erica R. Yew of the Santa Clara Superior Court was appointed to fill a vacancy on the committee and will serve a four-year term starting May 1.

Justice Marla J. Miller of the First District Court of Appeal and Judge Curtis E.A. Karnow of the San Francisco Superior Court were both reappointed to serve four-year terms, which began Jan. 1.

https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/supreme-court-appoints-members-to-committee-on-judicial-ethics-opinions

Supreme Court Makes Appointment to Commission on Judicial Performance

Fri, 03 May 2019 15:57:00 GMT

California Courts Newsroom

May 1, 2019

The California Supreme Court has appointed Los Angeles County Judge Lisa B. Lench to the Commission on Judicial Performance, an independent state agency responsible for investigating complaints of judicial misconduct or incapacity and disciplining judges.

https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/supreme-court-makes-appointment-to-commission-on-judicial-performance-6756228

California janitors may get labor law protections in wake of federal court decision

Fri, 03 May 2019 15:55:26 GMT

Los Angeles Times

May 2, 2019

Catherine Fisk, a UC Berkeley labor law professor, suggested that the appeals court decision breaks new ground “because it applies the California rule for determining who is an employee to the abuse of franchising.... Companies like Jan-Pro invent a franchise model that allows them to have a huge low-wage work force while disclaiming any responsibility for the working conditions.

https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-janitors-dynamex-contractors-20190502-story.html

Fastcase Expands Bankruptcy Collection with American Bankruptcy Institute Publications

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 13:45:34 GMT

LawSites

April 30, 2019

The American Bankruptcy Institute and legal research company Fastcase today said that they are partnering to make ABI’s catalog of bankruptcy publications available on Fastcase.

Fastcase subscribers will be able to purchase access to 33 ABI titles and then have access to them through their accounts on the Fastcase platform.

https://www.lawsitesblog.com/2019/04/fastcase-expands-bankruptcy-collection-with-american-bankruptcy-institute-publications.html

An algorithm wipes clean the criminal pasts of thousands

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 22:32:00 GMT

BBC News

April 29, 2019

“I formed the opinion that this is really our responsibility,” said George Gascon, San Francisco’s district attorney.

Though almost 10,000 people in the city were predicted to be eligible for expungement, just 23 had come forward.

So in January 2018, Mr Gascon pledged to proactively review past marijuana cases - but there was a snag.

“When we started to do this by hand, we recognised very rapidly that this was going to take a long time.”

He enlisted Code For America, a non-profit organisation that works on creating Silicon Valley-esque solutions to problems within the many antiquated systems powering the US government.

The group had made Clear My Record, a tool that can analyse text in court files, using character recognition to decipher scanned documents.

It discards any record involving a violent crime, as such records do not qualify. For those that remain, the tool automatically fills out the necessary paperwork. In other words, the algorithm replaced the process being done manually at the expungement clinics.

Working with San Francisco’s raw data, Code For America was able to identify 8,132 eligible criminal records in a matter of minutes - in addition to the 1,230 found manually already. They dated as far back as 1975, the year in which the city started digitising its files.

And so it was, on 3 April, that San Francisco judge Samuel K Feng signed them all off - reopening life opportunities for thousands of people.

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-48072164

MCLE - The Future of the United States Supreme Court

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 22:30:00 GMT

The Future of the United States Supreme Court

Wednesday May 8th

22nd Annual Bernard E. Witkin Memorial Symposium

Speaker: James J. Brosnahan

Senior Trial Counsel, Morrison & Foerster LLP

Mr.Brosnahan will share his perspective on the future of the U.S. Supreme Court

1 hour Participatory MCLE Credit

11:30 am - Noon Check-in and lunch

Noon - 1:00 pm Presentation

$40.00 Advanced Registration $50.00 Day of Event (includes lunch)

Alameda County Conference Center - Hayward-Union City Room

125 12th Street 4th Floor

Oakland, CA

About the speaker:

James J. Brosnahan is Senior of Counsel at Morrison & Foerster LLP. He regularly undertook complex cases that are about to go to trial. He has tried, to conclusion, 150 civil and criminal cases. His cases have ranged from anti-trust to wire fraud and from patent litigation to white collar crime and murder. A “lion of the trial bar,” Mr. Brosnahan is one of the most respected and recognized trial lawyers in the United States. He represented the former President of the Board of Education in San Francisco in a case charging murder for hire. Mr. Brosnahan has been named among the top 30 trial lawyers in the United States, according to the Legal 500 US 2013. Mr. Brosnahan has more than 55 years of expertise in both civil and criminal trial work. Mr. Brosnahan was the Deputy Special Counsel assigned to prosecute Casper Weinberger, the former Secretary of Defense.

In 1996, he was inducted into the State Bar of California’s “Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame” and was awarded the Samuel E. Gates Award by the American College of Trial Lawyers in 2000. In 2012, he was recognized as a Lifetime Achiever by The American Lawyer for outstanding professional success and a devotion to public service. Other professional recognitions include American Board of Trial Advocates’ Donald E. Bailey Civility and Professionalism Award (2018), Justice Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Award (2018), White-Collar Crime/Government Investigations (2005-2012), and the San Francisco Lawyers’ Club honored Mr. Brosnahan with its inaugural “Legend of the Law” award. He has been recommended as a leading lawyer by Chambers USA every year since its launch. He is also ranked in the Best Lawyers in America 2014 (for the past 29 years).

Mr. Brosnahan is a past president of the Bar Association of San Francisco, whose Volunteer Legal Service Program he founded. He also serves as Master Advocate on the faculty of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy.

He presently teaches a Persuasion course at Berkeley Law School.

A program flyer can be downloaded HERE

125 12th Street Oakland CA 510.208.4800 www.acgov.org/law/

Tour the Silicon Valley U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 13:12:00 GMT

USPTO Silicon Valley

May 3, 2019

26 S. Fourth Street

San Jose, CA 95113

Learn about intellectual property programming and resources available at the Silicon Valley USPTO. The office is located in the 3-story Wing building of the San Jose City Hall Complex. Participants tour the office and learn about the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office from USPTO representatives. The event is free and open to the public. Register early.

Please note that the Silicon Valley USPTO is a federal facility. Visitors are required to show a valid form of government-issued identification (driver license or passport) and may be subject to security screening to gain access.

This event is accessible to individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, including captioning, sign language interpreting, or other, please email siliconvalley@uspto.gov or call 408-918-9900Call: (408)918-9900.

https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/uspto-locations/silicon-valley-ca/clone-silicon-valley-uspto-public-tour-1

Entrepreneurs: Learn how to search patents

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 13:10:00 GMT

USPTO Silicon Valley

May 3, 2019

26 S. Fourth Street

San Jose, CA 95113

Before filing your patent application, conducting a prior art search is the first step. Learn to search databases used by patent examiners on the USPTO Universal Public Workstations (UPWS) which are publicly available at the regional office. This event and UPWS accounts are free and open to the public. Space is limited, so register early.

A supervisory patent examiner will instruct attendees on the following:

What are the benefits of searching?

Where can you search?

When should you search?

How do you search using USPTO search tools?

https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/uspto-locations/silicon-valley-ca/entreprenuers-learn-how-search-patents

MCLE - Cannabis & California Real Estate: Advising Industry Clients - Webcast

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 13:08:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

May 27, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Program Summary

The legal cannabis landscape in California is growing, but still in flux. Clients can be wooed by the perceived opportunity to make money in the cannabis industry and need lawyers who understand the pitfalls in this brand new world. This panel will explore what real estate lawyers need to know about California's legal cannabis market to advise clients properly.

Topics

• History of cannabis regulations and current state of the industry

• Practical considerations for drafting documents, including formation documents and leases

• Persisting criminal prosecution concerns

• Highlights of the changing regulations

• Litigation risks to watch out for

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190044%2FB191449

MCLE - Mediating IP Disputes - Webcast

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 13:06:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

May 24, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Topics IP disputes are challenging to settle early in the life of a dispute. Accordingly, mediation efforts are often delayed, frequently triggering unintended consequences, lost opportunities and unrecoverable sunk costs. It need not be this way. The speakers will outline strategies to resolve IP disputes more efficiently through tested early dispute resolution (EDR) initiatives and examples of earlier diagnosis and resolution of all forms of IP disputes. While one size does not fit all, patterns, similarities and opportunities will emerge, prompting practical ideas applicable to most IP disputes.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190043%2FG194107

MCLE - California Rising — SB 766 & International Arbitration - Webcast

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 13:04:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

May 23, 2019: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

SB 766, California’s new law on international arbitration, now explicitly provides a statutory right for out-of-state and foreign attorneys to represent parties in international arbitrations in California, allowing the state to become a leading destination for resolution of such disputes.

Topics

• A detailed description of SB 766

• Insight on the potential impact of SB 766 from the perspective of in-house counsel and private practitioners

• A discussion about opportunities for International Arbitration practitioners in California

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G192304%2FG192304

MCLE - Introduction to Data Privacy in the GDPR Era - Webcast

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 13:02:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

May 22, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Learn the basics of the EU General Data Protection Regulation, and how this impacts an in-house practice. This one-hour CLE will be an introduction to the GDPR for those who would like a high-level look at some of the main areas of compliance and concern under the EU data protection law. Come to learn about when GDPR applies, major pieces of compliance, and the analysis around the controller versus processor determination.

Topics

• What is the GDPR and what are some requirements for compliance?

• Who is affected by the GDPR and other, new data privacy laws?

• What is the difference between a processor and a controller?

• What are the ramifications of non-compliance?

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B191481%2FB191481

MCLE - Mistakes Federal Litigators Make That Ruin Chances on Appeal - Webcast

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

May 21, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

9th Circuit appellate practitioners will discuss strategies to help federal litigators preserve arguments and maximize their chances of success on appeal:

• Program will address issues in each phase of trial and how they can impact an eventual appeal

• Discussion will encompass both civil and criminal litigation issues

• Panelists are experienced 9th Circuit practitioners and include several former 9th Circuit law clerk

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G195303%2FG195303

MCLE - Significant Arbitration Cases in 2018/2019 - Webcast

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 12:58:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

May 20, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Significant Arbitration Cases in 2018/2019 Popular Annual Review of all significant Federal and California cases involving arbitration.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190042%2FG194101

MCLE - So you want to tackle an International Family Law Case? - Webcast

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 12:56:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

May 17, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

People, property, and children are getting more global. You must know the basics when handling cases that have international components: Jurisdiction; the Hague Convention Treaties; service of process and discovery; enforcement here, and abroad; tax traps; using foreign attorneys and local experts.

Topics

• Jurisdictional Issues

• Hague Convention Treaties -- Child Abduction; Service of Process, and Enforcement of Support

• Enforcement of Orders and Judgments, here and abroad

• Tax Traps

• Using foreign attorneys and local experts

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190041%2FG190903

MCLE - Settlement Ain't a Bad Word - Webcast

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 12:54:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

May 16, 2019: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Topics

• Working the case up for early settlement.

• What you need to persuade the carrier to consider an early -- and valuable -- settlement for your client.

• How to approach the carrier without seeming "weak".

• How to avoid insurance company stalling -- "we need more information."

• The benefits to responding positively to insurance company requests for information. • Agreements for mutual discovery to get to a plateau at which negotiations are productive.

• How to encourage cooperation toward a common goal of resolution.

https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G194104%2FG194104

MCLE - From Privacy to Piracy

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:52:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

May 15, 2019: 5:00 pm - 7:15 pm

With IPOs, innovation, and expansion in global markets come human rights opportunities and challenges for Bay Area companies. New technologies can spur political discourse and engagement, lift communities out of poverty, and advance other human rights. At the same time, regulators, investors, and consumers are scrutinizing crypto-currencies, the presence of conflict minerals in global supply chains, dealings with authoritarian regimes, and the moderation of hate speech. Legal experts discuss the privacy, freedom of expression, fair labor, and other fundamental rights at play in the tech sector.

Topics

• Which singular human rights opportunities and challenges do Bay Area companies face?

• What scrutiny can we expect from U.S. and foreign regulators?

• Should some markets, technologies, or practices be off limits?

• What leadership and growth opportunities do human rights present?

• What metrics and best practices should be considered?

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G193703%2FG193703

MCLE - The Keys To The House: Unraveling Equitable Remedies in Real Property Transactions (Part 2 of 2) - Webcast

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:50:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

May 15, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

This seminar examines real estate remedies arising from disputes both before and after closing. This is the second in a two-part series and focuses on powerful remedies, beyond damages, to enforce client rights, including a discussion of rescission, reformation, specific performance and other equitable remedies.

Topics

• Analysis of the nature and grounds for rescission as well as notice, restoration and pleading requirements for rescission

• Discussion of the grounds and requirements in order to successfully maintain an action for specific performance

• A look at other remedies and actions, including reformation, cancellation, and actions to quiet title

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G191706%2FG191706

MCLE - Trial Motions: Beyond Motions in Limine

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:48:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

May 14, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Heading to trial and deciding which motions in limine to seek? Should you try to bifurcate damages? What about other motions that may come up during trial? Superior Court Judge Teri Jackson and seasoned practitioner Mark Mosley will discuss best practices for trial motions.

Topics

• Basic “dos and don’ts” for motions in limine

• Bifurcation motions • Motions for Nonsuit

• Motions for Mistrial

• And more

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G193103%2FG193103

MCLE - Environmental Arbitration: Trial Light or Trial 2.0? - Webcast

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:46:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

May 14, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Arbitration is often touted as a more efficient alternative to trial. But when environmental cost allocation involves complex technical issues and requires analysis from many competing experts, do the litigants really save any time or money? Hear first-hand from practitioners who have tried and arbitrated environmental disputes.

Topics

• Intro to environmental cost allocation

• CERCLA v. contractual allocation

• Comparison of arbitration v. trial from practitioners

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B191240%2FB191240

MCLE - Global Privacy Law Update - Webcast

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:44:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

May 13, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

The global privacy landscape is in flux with new domestic and international laws that impact U.S. companies in all industries. Come learn about current data privacy requirements and how to make sure your clients are in compliance.

Topics

• Current status of domestic and international legal and regulatory structures

• Key obligations and risks of non-compliance

• Expected changes to requirements in 2019

• Practice tips for legal practitioners on how to comply and mitigate risk

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190040%2FG192302

MCLE - The Nuts and Bolts of Trademark Law - Webcast

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:42:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

May 10, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Discussion

This annual presentation provides a comprehensive and occasionally idiosyncratic overview of trademark law. Referencing literary classics to illustrate its points, the presentations covers:

• Basic principles of trademark law and litigation

• Registration procedures

• "Legal frontier" issues

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190039%2FG192502

MCLE - What to expect from the Brown Court - Webcast

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:40:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

May 8, 2019: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

The California Supreme Court - now with seven justices! Justice Groban has joined the program. The program's first half features a conversation with the justice. In the second half the experts and court watchers will analyze the California Supreme Court's recent track record, examining the six veteran justices' three-year opinion and vote records. We will attempt to predict how the new seven-member court might operate.

Topics

- What do we think about the new justice?

- How did the court cope with fifteen months of pro tem justices?

- What data conclusions are plausible about the court's recent history?

- Can we predict how the new justice will align?

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G191602%2FG191602

MCLE - Trustee Unchained - Webcast

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:38:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

May 7, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

This program will review California's recently enacted version of the Uniform Trust Decanting Act. Effective January 1, 2019, California will permit "decanting". Decanting refers to the power to modify an existing trust, either by changing the terms of that trust or by distributing property from that trust to a second trust. The speaker will discuss when and how to decant and the benefits of decanting. This program will also include a discussion of the risks and pitfalls practitioners may experience when using decanting in their practice, and how to oppose a proposal to decant.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G190507%2FG190507

MCLE - Annual Seminar on Recent Developments and Hot Topics in San Francisco Landlord-Tenant Practice - 2019 - Webcast

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:36:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

May 6, 2019: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

This seminar covers new legislation affecting landlords and tenants, new Real Property Court rules, significant 2018 Landlord/Tenant cases, amendments to the Rent Ordinance and how the city funded program for representation for tenants facing eviction is being implemented.

Topics

• Update on the City Funded Program for Representation for Tenants Facing Eviction

• How the 2017 OMI amendments are playing out in Court.

• New 2019 legislation affecting residential tenants and landlords.

• New Dept. 501 Ex Parte Rules

• Important 2018 Landlord/Tenant Cases

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190038%2FG197102

MCLE - Constitutional Law/Corporate Rights: What Clients Should Ask - Webcast

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:34:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

May 2, 2019: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

From Bellotti to Citizens United, corporate attorneys need to understand how constitutional and corporate law are converging, creating new rights and new risks for clients. We’ll cover the history, implications and questions clients should be asking.

Topics

• What are the major milestones in the history of corporate constitutional rights?

• What impacts have resulted from expanded corporate rights?

• What business, reputational, and systemic risks do companies face as a result?

• What are the major reforms being proposed?

• What questions should corporate clients be asking as they consider proposed reforms?

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G191606%2FG191606

MCLE - Civil Litigation of Sexual Assault Cases in the #MeToo Era - Webcast

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:32:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

May 2, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

he MeToo movement has encouraged many victims of sexual assault or abuse to come forward but litigating these cases requires unique considerations. This CLE will focus on how to bring a civil lawsuit on behalf of men, women, and children who survived assault, abuse, or rape. We will discuss how to work with the District Attorney’s office during and following the criminal prosecution of the abuser, who to file a civil lawsuit against, when to file the lawsuit, and what causes of action to consider. This panel will be especially useful for plaintiff-side lawyers who represent victims of sexual abuse or other lawyers interested in seeking justice for victims of sexual abuse.

https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B191472%2FB191472

MCLE - Community Property and Estate Planning - Webcast

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:30:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

May 1, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Discussion of notable developments in California community property law with a specific emphasis on community property issues affecting estate planning practice and what every practitioner should know.

Topics

• Developments in California community property law

• Cross over issues between California community property law and estate planning

https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G190505%2FG190505

MCLE - Legal Challenges Involved with Social Media

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:28:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

May 29, 2019

A brief exploration of the legal challenges involved in locating, subpoenaing, and introducing social media discovery into your criminal defense case and potential ethical considerations in obtaining social media discovery.

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=11215

MCLE - Civility Matters VII

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:26:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

May 22, 2019

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=11206

MCLE - The Do’s & Don’ts of Criminal Law

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:24:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Friday, May 17, 2019

Presenter(s): Andrew Martinez, Law Offices of Andrew Martinez

Kathleen Pozzi, Sonoma County Public Defender’s Office

Jill Ravitch, Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office

Hon. Dana Simonds, Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=11260

CLA International Commercial Arbitration Academy

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:22:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

May 29 @ 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

JAMS San Francisco

Two Embarcadero Center Suite 1500

San Francisco, CA 94111

https://calawyers.org/event/international-commercial-arbitration-academy/

MCLE - Real Estate Investing – Opportunity Zones - Webinar

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:20:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

May 22, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

California has approximately 10% of the 8,700 Opportunity Zones throughout the country. Significant tax benefits are available to investors who purchase and redevelop property in these Opportunity Zones. This program will provide an overview of the Opportunity Zones legislation and how any partnership or LLC can access these federal tax benefits.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/4a601b55-516e-4b43-88c8-4e8a6dacdd36

MCLE - Sailing Through Uncertainties – Views from Practitioners on Legal Issues Affecting Businesses in the Wake of China-US Trade Tensions

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:18:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Friday, May 17, 2019

As the U.S. and China remain locked in negotiations over ways to resolve trade tensions, what is the impact of trade war on U.S. businesses investing in, trading with, or doing business in China? For those companies that operate across borders pursuing commercial interests in the China market, what are the legal challenges, how to navigate the fast-evolving legal landscape, and how to effectively minimize legal risks in China-related transactions?

This conference is an ideal opportunity to hear from the views of several highly experienced practitioners from Fangda Partners, a leading Chinese law firm, who have steered clients through the legal challenges in the China market. The topics covered in the conference include the latest developments in M&A, the complexities of China-related antitrust issues, China’s stricter rules on data protection, China’s changing IP laws, and the most effective strategies for resolving disputes in China. Please join us for a practical insight into the tools, trends, and opportunities for overcoming the legal barriers of doing business in China. A Meet & Mingle networking reception will be hosted after the program.

https://calawyers.org/antitrust-ucl-and-privacy/sailing-through-uncertainties-views-from-practitioners-on-legal-issues-affecting-businesses-in-the-wake-of-china-us-trade-tensions/

MCLE - Elements of Brief Writing: Strategies and Tactics - Webinar

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:16:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

May 17, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:02 PM (Pacific)

Two appellate specialists will discuss brief-writing strategies and tactics including elements of style and writing, and how they apply to the strategy of brief writing.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/5000F06D-61BE-4B4D-82E3-E07F32CA70FD

MCLE - When Divorce Goes from Bad to Worse - Domestic Violence Litigation - Webinar

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:14:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

May 16, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Learn the basics and nuanced strategies for bringing and defending requests for domestic violence restraining orders, including best practices for preparation and litigation.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/c0f70af2-cfb3-40c9-9e0e-e760e8f77054

MCLE - The Supreme Court’s Arbitration Decisions of 2018-2019 and Implications for Class and Representative Action Employment Litigation - Webinar

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:12:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

May 14, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (Pacific)

This program will cover the Supreme Court’s three arbitration-related decisions from the October, 2018 term, and discuss their implications for class and representative action litigation focusing on wage and hour disputes.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/388e34a1-ef3e-4379-a49c-085bd61d582a

CLA Sixth Annual Young Tax Lawyers Conference

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:10:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Monday, May 13, 2019
Golden Gate University
536 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94105

Earn 3.0 Hours MCLE Credit, Includes Legal Specialization and 1.0 Hour of Legal Ethics

https://calawyers.org/event/sixth-annual-young-tax-lawyers-conference/

MCLE - Core Skills: Introduction of Business Records - Webinar

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:08:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

May 10, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:01 PM (Pacific)

The panel consists of a federal judge and two extremely knowledgeable advocates who will explain (1) what business records are; (2) what business records are not (and how to spot the issues); and (3) how to successfully get business records into evidence, including laying the foundation and responding to objections.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/74195c3c-37d6-454f-9983-73e839fa6eb9

MCLE - The New California Law of International Commercial Arbitration - Webinar

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:06:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

May 6, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

What a difference SB 766 makes. Foreign and out of state lawyers can now handle international/cross border arbitrations in CA.

CA’s doors are now wide open to international commercial arbitration.

CA is no longer the inhospitable venue for international commercial arbitration that resulted from the CA Supreme Court decision in Birbrower, Montalbano, Condon & Frank vs. Superior Court (1998) 17 C 4th 119.

The passage of SB 766 will have a valuable economic impact on CA and its lawyers.

The 5 conditions which, if met, allow a foreign or out-of-state lawyer to participate in a CA seated arbitration.

The CA International Arbitration and Conciliation Act CCP Sections 1297.11 et seq.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/d4bd4759-7d6f-4754-9b2a-eb2180aaebdf

CLA 2019 Orange County Legal Tech Conference

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:04:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Saturday, May 4, 2019

Santa Ana College
1530 W. 17th St. (Bldg. A)
Santa Ana College Legal Studies Department
Santa Ana, CA 92706

Track 1: Practical Application of Tech for Law Professionals eCompetency, the “meet and confer” on electronically stored information, the new California Privacy Act (CCPA) and responding to data breaches are some of the topics that will be covered.

Track 2: Law and Technology for the Legal Professional A focus on technical subjects like cyber security, project management and aspects of the EDRM at classes.

https://calawyers.org/event/2019-orange-county-legal-tech-conference/

CLA Workers Comp Spring Education Conference – Walnut Creek

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:02:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

May 4, 2019
Walnut Creek Marriott
2355 N. Main Street
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Join us for a day of inspirational presentations and beef up your strategies for litigating a Worker’s Compensation case. WCAB commissioner Razo will regale us all with tales of life in the Reconsideration Unit. He will also provide invaluable tips for bulletproofing your petition for reconsideration. Come learn about applying for Subsequent Injuries Benefit Trust Fund Benefits, an often overlooked benefit for the applicant. This dynamic presentation will be given by Ann Wu from DIR. And don’t miss the ever entertaining Steve Rosenfeld and Andrew Scott who will provide the audience with insight on the recent game changing apportionment cases.

https://calawyers.org/event/workers-comp-spring-education-conference-walnut-creek/

MCLE - Core Skills: Winning with Trial Presentation Technology - Webinar

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

May 3, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:02 PM (Pacific)

This program will show you how to use trial presentation technology to improve every aspect of your trial advocacy. Learn about:

• The “CSI effect” and how you can harness it to improve your effectiveness

• Key techniques like call-outs and highlights, timelines, videos, animations and diagrams to make your case

• When to use “old school” easels and boards

• The best software and hardware to make your case visually

• What you need to bring to court

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/4e051b21-7029-4e79-9445-4254c4babb9c

CLA Real Property Law Section’s 38th Annual Spring Conference

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:46:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

May 2-5, 2019

The CLA Real Property Law Section’s 38th Annual Spring Conference (formerly the Retreat) is the leading educational conference for California real estate lawyers. The 2019 Spring Conference will be held in Newport Beach this year and will include 44 legal education seminars featuring outstanding CLE programming on a variety of real estate topics, as well as ethics, elimination of bias, and competence.

https://calawyers.org/event/real-property-law-section-annual-spring-conference/

MCLE - Recent GDPR Developments, Content and Net Accountability Regulations in Europe - Webinar

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:44:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

May 1, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

A presentation of recent ECJ and CNIL (French Data Protection Agency) jurisprudence on territoriality and the Right to be Forgotten. Discussion of cases under the German Hate Speech law and the French bill on Hate Speech and Antisemitism. Developments of accountability under the e-commerce directive.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/3e9c9766-04cc-45dc-830b-054a10338781

MCLE - Current ADA Issues In Santa Clara County

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:42:00 GMT

Santa Clara County Bar Association

May 30, 2019
12:00PM-2:00PM

With the recent marked increase in ADA claims and litigation in Santa Clara County, this timely seminar will be of interest and value to our local practitioners. This seminar focuses on:

(1) How landlords and tenants can allocate ADA responsibility in their lease negotiations;

(2) What affirmative action commercial property owners should take to attempt to head off ADA claims;

(3) The current state of affairs of local ADA litigation.

https://sccba.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1224069&group=

MCLE - Workplace Violence In The Age Of The Active Shooter

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:40:00 GMT

Santa Clara County Bar Association

May 29, 2019
12:00PM-2:00PM

Our panel of experts will walk through workplace violence in the age of the active shooter.

We will be covering a range of topics from ensuring that you are ready for workplace violence situations, creating emergency response teams, how to identify warning signs, the use of threat assessment experts, and obtaining restraining orders.

https://sccba.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1223801&group=

MCLE - Returning Children Under International & Interstate Laws

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:38:00 GMT

Santa Clara County Bar Association

May 10, 2019
1:00PM-4:00PM

This comprehensive review will cover the process of returning children as mandated by The Hague Convention. Experienced family law attorneys BJ Fadem and Nicole Ford will bring their decades of international experience and provide a summary of the primary articles of the convention, procedure, and best practices.

In addition to The Hague, the presenters will also cover the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) and its role in interstate custody cases. With these topics combined, Return of the Children is an important seminar on the increasingly critical question of borders and how they affect the practice of family law.

https://sccba.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1163609&group=

MCLE - Cellphone Forensics: Applications in Discovery and Investigations

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:36:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

05/30/2019

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Sponsored by the ACBA and the ACBA Criminal Law Section

Cellphones represent one of the fastest-changing areas of legal practice. Mobile device evidence is more important than ever, thanks to the rapid evolution of the technology and the way this evidence is treated by the courts. Touching on important recent cases, technology developments, and the speaker's direct experience advising attorneys, this presentation provides up-to-date guidance on the application of cellphone forensics in litigation, investigations, and other legal matters.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12653&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Public Entity Tort Claims

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:34:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

05/15/2019

05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Sponsored by the ACBA Trial Practice and Public Entity Law Sections

As most experienced litigators know, handling claims against public entities can be procedurally complex. Three city attorneys explain the fundamentals of sovereign immunity, statutory liability, immunities applicable to public entities, and the government claim process. This presentation should help clarify a framework that often presents difficulties for both novice and experienced attorneys alike.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12790&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Cannabis and Commercial Real Estate: Strategies, Structures, and Zoning

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:32:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

05/15/2019

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Sponsored by the ACBA Cannabis and Real Estate Section

Please join us for a program on commercial real estate transactions and commercial leases in the California cannabis industry. Cannabis transactions are complicated due to the lack of accessible banking (because federally regulated banks cannot handle funds associated with cannabis) for the interested parties. We will discuss strategies and structures for transactions that are subject to the limitations within the industry. Our panelists will also discuss zoning concerns for parties seeking real estate for a commercial cannabis business.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12785&mobileapp=0

MCLE - An In-Depth Look Into Juvenile Law: What You Must Know As a Juvenile Law Practitioner

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:30:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

05/09/2019

05:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Juvenile Justice is a complex system. Disparities that exist among youth based on sex, race/ethnicity, sexual identity, and other factors put some youth at an increased risk for negative health and life outcomes. Join a panel of experts for a discussion re the current juvenile justice system, available resources, effective strategies and advocacy for youth in Alameda County.

Pursuant CA Rules of Court Rule 5.664. To remain eligible for appointment to represent delinquent youth, attorneys must engage in annual continuing education. This program qualifies toward this MCLE requirement.

Topics Include

Detection, prevention, diversion, and rehabilitation

Youth crimes, trends, and special victims

Alcohol or drug concerns, sexual behavior, violence victimization, and mental health Education concerns

Juvenile probation approaches and services

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=13005&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Tax & Immigration in 2019

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:28:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

05/01/2019

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Sponsored by the ACBA Barristers and Immigration Sections

This program will focus on the overlap between tax and immigration law in 2019. We will discuss income tax reporting requirements, international investment concerns, FBAR requirements, new passport revocation rules, common mistakes on tax returns, ownership in foreign entities, and H1Bs who want to start a US investment.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12476&mobileapp=0

Brown Bag Series - Meeting with the Court

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:26:00 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

May 15, 2019

Brown Bag Lunch

Please join us in Courtroom J with Marin Superior Court Judge Kelly Simmons.

https://marinbar.org/events/?type=event&id=281

MCLE - Legal Developments in LGBTQ Employment Law Discrimination

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:24:00 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

May 14, 2019

Laws prohibiting sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination have shifted rapidly in recent years. This training will describe the current state of federal and California law protecting LGBTQ workers and workers with HIV/AIDS, and identify practical considerations when advising LGBTQ, especially transgender, clients in these claims.

https://marinbar.org/events/?type=event&id=273

Brown Bag Series - Real Property Claims: An Underwriter's Perspective

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:22:00 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

May 1, 2019

Brown Bag Series

Attend a unique opportunity to hear an underwriter’s perspective in real property claims. The speaker will address title underwriting issues when coverage is declined and when common title issues are litigated. You will learn the structure of endorsements and the decision analysis a title company uses to pay a claim or to defend it.

https://marinbar.org/events/?type=event&id=282

MCLE - In Conversation with Immigration Judge Rebecca Jamil (Ret.)

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:20:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Thursday, May 23, 11:45 am – 1:15 pm

Judge Rebecca Jamil earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1998 from Stanford University and a Juris Doctor in 2006 from the University of Washington Law School. From 2011 to February 2016, Judge Jamil served as assistant chief counsel for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in San Francisco. From 2006 to 2011, she served as staff attorney in the Research Unit, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in San Francisco. Judge Jamil is a member of the Washington State Bar.

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12963

MCLE - Tax Collection Obligations under Wayfair

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:18:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Tuesday, May 21, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

In Wayfair, the United States Supreme Court reversed over half a century of sales/use tax nexus jurisprudence by eliminating the constitutional requirement that an out-of-state seller have an in-state physical presence before it may be required to collect and remit sales/use tax. The states are now scrambling to adopt new state laws to enable sales/use tax collection from such sellers. This program will provide an update on how California and other states have or are proposing to implement Wayfair, and address various issues faced by remote sellers as a result of Wayfair, which expand beyond sales/use tax into other state and local business taxes.

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12809

MCLE - BECOME A MINOR'S COUNSEL- An All Day Training Program

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:16:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Saturday, May 18, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

MINOR’S COUNSEL TRAINING PROGRAM

Presenters: Judge Danielle Douglas; Judge Joni Hiramoto; Judge Terri Mockler;
Rhonda Barovsky, MFT; Michelene Insalaco, Esq.; Sharon Raab, Esq.; Dan Harkins, Esq.

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=13000

MCLE - Partition: Let My People Go!

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:14:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Friday, May 17, 7:30 am – 9:00 am

In this real estate-probate crossover presentation, Julie Woods, Research Attorney for the Probate Department of the Contra Costa County Superior Court, will lead attorneys through the fundamentals of partition actions. The presentation will explain methods and steps to partition, relevant authority, bases of attorney’s fees and costs, and potentially related causes of action including some probate crossover. Although clients may feel plagued by the co-ownership of property, partition is a means of severing such bondage without forfeiting one’s rights to an interest in property. Join us in this entertaining engagement where “it shall be written, and it shall be done!”

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12781

MCLE - Collaborative Practice: Beyond Family Law? What Does it Offer to the Rest of Us?

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:12:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Wednesday, May 15, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Why are some lawyers better at settling cases than others? Why is harder to get certain clients to agree to a reasonable compromise? Understanding how the brain processes conflict is key to managing and resolving disputes. From business formation, real estate and transactional work, to estate planning and probate, to full-fledged litigation, all forms of practice involve conflict resolution. Collaborative Practice is based on an understanding of how conflict negatively impacts an individual’s ability to engage in a rational resolution process and provides concrete tools for diminishing those impacts. Originally developed for family law cases, collaborative practice is now used regularly to address pre-and-post mortem estate disputes and other civil matters. Collaborative tools can help reduce client costs, improve results, and lead to greater client satisfaction.

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12806

MCLE - Patents in Eurasia and Trademarks in Switzerland

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:10:17 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Wednesday, May 15, 11:45 am – 1:15 pm

Patenting Chemical and Life Sciences Inventions at the Eurasian Patent Office Although the Eurasian Patent Convention covers eight contracting states comprising more than 200 million inhabitants, this regional system is not well known, and applicants frequently file one or more national applications. However, there are advantages in using this system particularly for protecting chemical and life sciences inventions. We will discuss the advantages of the Eurasian Patent Convention.

Trademark Protection in Switzerland

Switzerland is a territory often overlooked when companies develop their trademark strategy. As a central European country outside the European Union, Switzerland has a significant economic role and should be considered an important territory to consider. However, applying in Switzerland means complying to certain local rules, as it is outside the European trademark system. We will provide an outline of the application process.

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12995

MCLE - A Very Civil Q & A - Bench/Bar Lunch 2019 - MARTINEZ

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:08:59 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Tuesday, May 14, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Speakers

Hon. Steve Austin

Hon. Jill Fannin

Hon. Susanne Fenstermacher

Hon. Steve Treat

Hon. Ed Weil

Members of the CCCBA are invited to attend a meeting with Civil Division Supervising Judge Edward Weil and other civil judges to discuss issues of general interest or concern. The Research Attorneys will also be available to answer your questions.

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12655

MCLE - From the Samurai to the Ninja: Aggressive Litigation Techniques from a Japanese Perspective

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:06:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Friday, May 10, 11:45 am – 1:15 pm

Jon Renge's Bio

The grandson of Central Valley Japanese farmers who were stripped of their possessions and forced into internment camps during World War II, Jon Renge is a ferocious warrior for those accused of crimes by the government. Renge developed his aggressive defense strategies based upon his Japanese heritage and the historical oppression against the Central Valley Asian community. Renge has extensive trial experience in major felonies and serious crimes and is known for being fearless no matter what the odds, no matter what the case. Renge will discuss how every case is a winnable case and that "good things happen when defense attorneys call ready." For more on Jon - See his Website

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12614

MCLE - Unlawful Detainer Trial: Key Issues for Plaintiff and Defendant

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:04:43 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Wednesday, May 8, 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Commissioner Richards will discuss tips, strategies to litigate residential unlawful detainers in Contra Costa County from 3-day notice to writ of possession.

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12594

MCLE - Navigating Ex Partes

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:02:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

May 08, 2019, 12:00 PM until 1:15 PM

Speakers: Court Staff

https://fls.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=488047&item_id=996471

MCLE - Tips and Success for Discovery Facilitators - A Training

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

May 7, 2019

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Come hear judges, other facilitators, and an author of the program rules discuss common issues faced by Discovery Facilitators.

Judge Austin, Jay Chafetz, Larry Cook and Phil Andersen will all be talking about best practices and tips & tricks for volunteering as a Discovery Facilitator.

This program is specifically designed for discovery facilitators rather than litigants subject to the program (although all are welcome to attend), and will involve a review of the relevant Rules of Court, comments by judges, and discussion by experienced facilitators.

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12808

New Site Is Comprehensive Resource for Federal and State Jury Instructions

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 16:25:52 GMT

LawSites

April 25, 2019

A new website, Trialdex, is a comprehensive resource for finding and comparing federal and state jury instructions.

Formally launched yesterday, the site provides a searchable collection all official or quasi-official federal civil and criminal instructions and annotations, as well as an index of 20,000 legal terms, statutes, CFRs and Supreme Court cases referenced in jury instructions.

https://www.lawsitesblog.com/2019/04/new-site-is-comprehensive-resource-for-federal-and-state-jury-instructions.html

Split 5 to 4, Supreme Court Deals a Blow to Class Arbitrations

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 15:00:00 GMT

New York Times

April 24, 2019

The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that workers at a California business could not band together to seek compensation for what they said was their employer’s failure to protect their data.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/24/us/politics/supreme-court-class-arbitrations.html

When Must Employee Travel Time Be Paid?

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 15:00:00 GMT

CEBBLOG

April 24, 2019

California law establishes unique rules governing when time spent is compensable “hours worked.” How these rules are applied to travel time is continuing to evolve.

Unlike federal law, under which employees need only be paid for time when they’re “suffered or permitted to work,” California law requires that an employee be paid for time if the employee is either “suffered or permitted to work” or “subject to the control” of the employer. The second standard results in more compensable time under California law than federal law.

https://blog.ceb.com/2019/04/24/when-must-employee-travel-time-be-paid/#more-23163

Make No Law: Gag Orders - Podcast

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 14:00:00 GMT

Make No Law: The First Amendment Podcast

April 18, 2019

Criminal or civil, plaintiff or defendant — what’s the one piece of legal advice all should follow? Shut up! That being said, should a judge be able to make you do this? In this episode of Make No Law, the First Amendment Podcast by Popehat.com, host Ken White talks to Steven Zansberg about gag orders and how far judges can go to restrict the dissemination of case information. They outline the practices of issuing prior restraints and gag orders on case participants and the media, and discuss whether these orders are constitutional. Steve talks about his litigation efforts to keep courtrooms and court records open and they highlight the fact that the legal profession’s rules of professional conduct contain restrictions that negate the need for additional orders issued by judges.

For more than two decades, Steven D. Zansberg has represented media companies, online publishers, and individuals in defending claims based on content, fighting subpoenas, and seeking access to government information and proceedings.

https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/make-no-law/2019/04/gag/

Be competent in AI before adopting, integrating it into your practice

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:04:00 GMT

ABA Journal

April 23, 2019

"Today, 36 states have adopted a duty on technology competence, and yet, for many, understanding AI is an ongoing challenge. Helping lawyers meet these standards was part of our work with the IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems, a multiyear, international, multidisciplinary effort focused on the ethics of AI. This first-of-its-kind set of comprehensive principles for ethical adoption of AI in legal systems includes accountability, effectiveness, transparency and, yes, competence."

http://www.abajournal.com/lawscribbler/article/before-lawyers-can-ethically-adopt-and-integrate-ai-into-their-practices-they-must-first-be-competent

SCOTUS will consider sexual orientation, transgender discrimination under Title VII

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:02:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

April 22, 2019

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court accepted three petitions regarding whether Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and transgender status.

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/SCOTUS-will-consider-sexual-orientation-and-transgender-discrimination-under-Title-VII

Law libraries chart a new direction for the future, new report shows

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:00:00 GMT

ABA Journal

April 16, 2019

The inaugural AALL State of the Profession 2019 report—which captures information from academic, government, law firm and corporate law libraries—shows that 27.4% of law firms or corporations have at least one active artificial intelligence initiative. Of those, 68.4% involve the library.

http://www.abajournal.com/web/article/law-libraries-chart-new-direction-for-the-future-aall-report-shows

What is the Judicial Council of California?

Sat, 20 Apr 2019 14:00:00 GMT

California Courts Newsroom

April 15, 2019

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye and Administrative Director Martin Hoshino share answers to common questions about the policy making body of the judicial branch.

https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/the-judicial-council-of-california-6746084

Bay Area Legal Aid - 7th Annual Law Rocks San Francisco

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 21:00:00 GMT

EVENT INFORMATION:

7th Annual Law Rocks San Francisco

Thursday, April 25th, 2019

The Chapel, 777 Valencia St., San Francisco, CA 94110

Doors 6:30pm

Concert 7:00pm

Tickets and additional

information:

https://lawrocks.org/sfo

DOL’s Proposal for Exempt Employees Doesn’t Meet CA’s Standard

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:02:26 GMT

CEBBLOG

April 17, 2019

"But these proposed changes don’t impact California employers, because they must observe the stricter state rules already in effect. Specifically, employees must be paid at least $960/week (80 times the state minimum wage) to qualify under the California executive, administrative, and professional exemptions. This equates to $49,920 a year. Consequently, even if the DOL’s proposal becomes final, the federal standard would remain considerably below the California test."

https://blog.ceb.com/2019/04/17/dols-proposal-for-exempt-employees-doesnt-meet-cas-standard/#more-23110

88,000 people in SF who lost driver’s licenses may get them back

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:00:00 GMT

San Francisco Chronicle

April 16, 2019

“Missing your traffic court date has nothing to do with dangerous driving and everything to do, really, with poverty,” said Anne Stuhldreher, director of the San Francisco Financial Justice Project, an initiative within the treasurer’s office that evaluates and reforms fines and fees that are painful for the city’s poorest residents. The Financial Justice Project is part of a coalition of government organizations and community groups, including the court system, formed to address the issue.

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/88-000-people-in-SF-who-lost-driver-s-licenses-13770157.php

Apple and Qualcomm Settle All Disputes Worldwide

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:58:00 GMT

New York Times

April 16, 2019

"At the heart of the disputes was a disagreement over how Qualcomm charges royalties on patents that it holds on mobile chips. The company, based in San Diego, had pioneered a type of cellular communications in the 1990s that later became a mainstay of mobile devices. That allowed it to charge royalties on nearly every smartphone sold — even if the phone did not actually use Qualcomm chips. Apple eventually objected to that arrangement."

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/16/technology/apple-qualcomm-settle.html?module=inline

The Supreme Court Hands the S.E.C. a Rare Win

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:56:00 GMT

New York Times

April 16, 2019

"Private plaintiffs likely will cite the decision in the Lorenzo case to claim that a misstatement or failure to disclose information operated as a scheme to defraud, which means that anyone involved in putting out misleading information could be sued. That could significantly expand the number of potential defendants who can be sued for securities fraud and carry the possibility for significant recoveries from those with deep pockets who played some role in sending out misleading information to investors."

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/16/business/dealbook/supreme-court-sec-fraud.html

Big Companies Thought Insurance Covered a Cyberattack. They May Be Wrong.

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 19:30:00 GMT

New York Times

April 15, 2019

When the United States government assigned responsibility for NotPetya to Russia in 2018, insurers were provided with a justification for refusing to cover the damage. Just as they wouldn’t be liable if a bomb blew up a corporate building during an armed conflict, they claim not to be responsible when a state-backed hack strikes a computer network.

The disputes are playing out in court. In a closely watched legal battle, Mondelez sued Zurich Insurance last year for a breach of contract in an Illinois court, and Merck filed a similar suit in New Jersey in August. Merck sued more than 20 insurers that rejected claims related to the NotPetya attack, including several that cited the war exemption. The two cases could take years to resolve.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/15/technology/cyberinsurance-notpetya-attack.html?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage§ion=Technology

Alameda County Law Library - Freedom of Expression Art Show

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 20:11:48 GMT

Oakland-raised Maya are bridging the Mam language gap in local courts

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 20:09:52 GMT

KALW Local Public Radio

April 9, 2019

In 2016, the Department of Justice reported that Mam was one of the top 10 languages used in immigration court.

Over the past three years the Alameda County Superior Court — which deals with civil, criminal, and traffic law — has also been getting increasingly frequent requests for Mam interpreters.

https://www.kalw.org/post/oakland-raised-maya-are-bridging-mam-language-gap-local-courts#stream/0

The Power of Judicial Review

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:08:00 GMT

In Custodia Legis

Law Librarians of Congress

April 2, 2019

"The federal judiciary has the authority to review actions of the legislative and executive branches to verify that they comport with the Constitution see Marbury v. Madison). However, judicial review does not extend to all issues. A case is justiciable if it is the type of dispute that a court can properly adjudicate. Justiciability is determined by examining a variety of factors or requirements. One factor that determines justiciability is the subject or issue at the heart of the dispute. The dispute must be an actual case or controversy between two adverse parties in order to be justiciable.

The “Political Question Doctrine” is another justiciability factor. Political questions are non-justiciable because Congress and the executive branch, or the political branches, are in a better position to resolve question that are political in nature. Historically, the judiciary has deemed disputes that are political and require examination of powers given to the other branches by the Constitution to be outside the realm of judicial review."

https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2019/04/the-power-of-judicial-review/

More Perfect: The Political Thicket - Baker v. Carr - Podcast

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:06:00 GMT

Radiolab More Perfect

September 18, 2017

When Chief Justice Earl Warren was asked at the end of his career, “What was the most important case of your tenure?”, there were a lot of answers he could have given. After all, he had presided over some of the most important decisions in the court’s history — cases that dealt with segregation in schools, the right to an attorney, the right to remain silent, just to name a few. But his answer was a surprise: he said, “Baker v. Carr,” a 1962 redistricting case.

On this episode of More Perfect, we talk about why this case was so important; important enough, in fact, that it pushed one Supreme Court justice to a nervous breakdown, brought a boiling feud to a head, put one justice in the hospital, and changed the course of the Supreme Court — and the nation — forever. Plus, this term, the court revisits redistricting with a case that could turn voting districts across the country upside down.

https://www.wnycstudios.org/story/political-thicket-radio

Automation in the Legal Industry: How AI Empowers Paralegals - Podcast

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:04:00 GMT

Legal Talk Network

The Paralegal Voice

April 10, 2019

EPISODE NOTES

Is artificial intelligence going to replace paralegals in the legal industry? Short answer— no! In this episode of The Paralegal Voice, host Carl Morrison talks to Maddy Martin about the impact of automation in the legal profession and how it affects paralegals. They discuss how speed and accuracy in everyday paralegal tasks can be improved with AI and how this frees up paralegals for higher level tasks. After the break, Maddy talks about her role at Smith.ai and describes how the company provides communications services for law firms. Finally, Maddy gives tips for paralegals on what to look for when seeking new legal tech for their law office.

FEATURED GUEST

Maddy Martin

Maddy Martin is the head of growth and education at Smith.ai, a provider of law firm communication services including:...

https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2019/04/automation-in-the-legal-industry-how-ai-empowers-paralegals/

Top state court judge leaves bench to lead legal services think tank

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:02:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

April 9. 2019

“We need to continue to think about how the changes in technology affect the way people access our legal system and also the balance between computer-assisted processes and human-driving processes,” Bales told the ABA Journal. He is also vice-chair of the council of the ABA’s Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, and he intends to stay in that position after he joins the IAALS.

http://www.abajournal.com/web/article/arizona-supreme-court-chief-justice-will-lead-iaals

As America's population ages, demand for elder law attorneys grows

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:00:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

March 27, 2019

“As the American population grays, the need for attorneys who understand the unique aspects of planning for the elderly and people with special needs will grow,” says Michael J. Amoruso, president of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. According to him, the NAELA has seen a significant increase in membership in anticipation of this boom.

Elder law encompasses a variety of specialties, including estate tax, wills, trusts and probate, special needs and disability trusts. Although these categories may be part of an elder law practice, they are also legal issues that affect younger people, as well.

“Some of the areas of practice that have traditionally been considered a part of elder law actually impact people regardless of their age,” says Marvin S.C. Dang, a Honolulu attorney and chair of the ABA’s Senior Lawyers Division. “For example, it’s not just the elderly who need protection from financial exploitation or who need custodial care. And it’s not only senior citizens who require a guardian after they have a stroke, early onset of Alzheimer’s disease or ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).”

http://www.abajournal.com/web/article/as-americas-population-ages-demand-for-elder-law-attorneys-grows

Apple and Qualcomm’s Global Fight Heads to Court in San Diego

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 13:27:00 GMT

New York Times

April 13, 2019

"The fight is an existential one for Qualcomm, at least as it has operated for most of its nearly 34 years in business. The company, based in San Diego, pioneered a type of cellular communications in the 1990s that later became a mainstay of mobile devices. That innovation allowed Qualcomm to charge patent royalties on nearly every smartphone sold, which generates the bulk of its profits."

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/13/technology/apple-qualcomm-chips-smartphones.html

Medical Record Review & Howell Analysis

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 13:25:50 GMT

PASCCO

April 17, 2019

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Karen V. Tomczak, MSN, RN, CEN who is also a certified legal nurse consultant will describe the most important information to extract from the records to assist attorneys in damage analysis for the case and an experienced insurance defense paralegal will cover the formula for calculating the amount of bills that are recoverable under the Howell case.

Join us for these valuable tips and pointers when reviewing patient records and bills. The majority of the presentation will be the medical record review. The end of the presentation will be a demonstration of a short Howell Analysis.

https://paosccqpq.wildapricot.org/event-3319236

More gig workers seek exemption from ‘ABC’ law classifying them as employees

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 13:23:50 GMT

Los Angeles Daily News

April 11, 2019

"Those seeking an expansion of the legislation want a variety of other workers exempted, including architects, engineers, lawyers, real estate agents, therapists, accountants, barbers, hair stylists and others who have advanced degrees, are licensed by the state or simply want to remain independent contractors."

https://www.dailynews.com/2019/04/11/more-gig-workers-seek-exemption-from-abc-law-classifying-them-as-employees/

Marin County Legal Professionals Association Meeting

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 14:04:00 GMT

We meet the second Thursday of even-numbered months: February, April, June, August, October, and December, at 6:00PM in Novato at Sam’s Restaurant, 1545 South Novato Blvd, Novato, CA (415-209-6668).

https://www.mclpa.org/

MCLE - Tenant Rights

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 14:02:00 GMT

SFSU Paralegal Studies CLE

April 13, 2019

This MCLE seminar for legal service providers will cover tenant law from the legal practitioner's perspective in both rent-controlled and non-rent-controlled jurisdictions. The seminar will cover habitability claims, wrongful evictions, eviction defense, harassment, and discrimination. Seminar attendees will learn how to assist tenants in enforcing their rights at the Rent Board and in state and federal courts.

https://cel.sfsu.edu/paralegal/courses/pls-9202-spring19-section-1

How Soon Can You Seek a Deposition?

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 14:00:00 GMT

CEBBLOG

April 10, 2019

Before you serve a deposition notice, make sure your timing complies with the statutes.

https://blog.ceb.com/2019/04/10/how-soon-can-you-seek-a-deposition/#more-23014

Amnesty Days: Short Term Fixes For Long Term Problems

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:32:00 GMT

Law360

April 7, 2019

"California saw a similar financial benefit when it ran a statewide amnesty program from October 2015 to April 2017. The Judicial Council of California reported that over a quarter of a million cases were resolved via payment plans, creating a $45.1 million windfall."

https://www.law360.com/articles/1140495/amnesty-days-short-term-fixes-for-long-term-problems

Lisa Foster On The Impact Of Court Fines And Fees

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:30:00 GMT

Law360

April 7, 2019

"Although it often flies under the radar, court costs and fees have grown rapidly in the past 10 years, according to research from the Brennan Center and the National Center for State Courts, and they can add up quickly for anyone who comes into contact with any court system. Many people simply can’t afford to pay them, which can wreak havoc on their lives."

https://www.law360.com/articles/1145606/lisa-foster-on-the-impact-of-court-fines-and-fees

As more people go without a lawyer, courts offer self-help services. Advice from the judge? No way

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 14:00:00 GMT

Los Angeles Times

April 7, 2019

"According to court surveys, three-quarters of all civil cases have at least one side unrepresented, and only 10% of family law and eviction disputes have lawyers on both sides. Unlike criminal defendants, the law does not entitle civil litigants to an attorney.

In response, the courts have expanded self-help services. After years of lobbying by judicial leaders, the state last year nearly tripled funding for self-help programs to $30 million."

https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-unrepresented-litigants-20190407-story.html

Justice Therese Stewart - Reflections on a Pioneering Career

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 12:34:00 GMT

San Francisco Attorney Magazine

Spring 2019

"Growing up, San Francisco native Justice Therese Stewart never imagined she would one day lead the city in its legal battles for marriage equality. Nor did she know that in 1999, she would serve as the first openly gay president of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF)."

http://www.sfbar.org/forms/sfam/q12019/justice-therese-stewart-profile-SFAM-Q1-2019.pdf

Major Industry News: EY to Acquire Pangea3 from Thomson Reuters, Expanding Its Global Legal Services

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 12:32:00 GMT

Law Sites

April 3, 2019

"In major news indicative of the direction of the legal services industry globally, EY — the entity that encompasses Ernst & Young companies worldwide — has entered into an agreement with Thomson Reuters to acquire Pangea3, the legal managed services business."

https://www.lawsitesblog.com/2019/04/major-industry-news-ey-to-acquire-pangea3-from-thomson-reuters-expanding-its-global-legal-services.html

Uptrust Brings Court Texting to 4 More California Counties

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 12:30:00 GMT

Government Technology

April 3, 2019

Uptrust’s work is relatively simple: It establishes a channel through which public defenders and the people they represent can communicate, and it texts reminders to the defendants about when they need to be in court. The company has noted a decrease in failure-to-appear violations in the places it’s launched, which should help defendants avoid unnecessary jail time and save counties money they would otherwise spend on the jailings.

https://www.govtech.com/biz/Uptrust-Brings-Court-Texting-to-4-More-California-Counties.html

Google Plus’ shutdown brings up ethical, legal questions about companies’ data retention obligations

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 13:00:00 GMT

ABA Journal

April 2019

"As technology comes and goes, there is a question of whether an app will stay around or whether it will retain your data into perpetuity, creating a need for data retention systems. Not only is this important for litigation purposes, but also business continuity. Since most data and software do not disappear overnight, technologists and attorneys recommend data archival and contractual strategies to avoid losing important data."

http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/google-plus-shutdown-ethical-legal

Prosecutors move to clear 54,000 marijuana convictions in California

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:32:00 GMT

Los Angeles Times

April 1, 2019

Prosecutors said decades of drug enforcement disproportionately targeted minorities. Studies have shown that people of color are more likely to be arrested and punished in connection with marijuana offenses, even though whites, blacks and Latinos use and sell marijuana at similar rates. The result, critics say, is a cycle of poverty and incarceration that has kept many minorities from getting jobs, going to school or finding housing.

https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-la-county-marijuana-convictions-20190401-story.html

‘Blurred Lines’ on Their Minds, Songwriters Create Nervously Credit Chloe Cushman Image

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:30:00 GMT

New York Times

March 31, 2019

Four years after the copyright trial over that No. 1 song — in which Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams, its primary writers, were ordered to pay more than $5 million for copying Marvin Gaye’s disco-era hit “Got to Give It Up” — the case still looms over the music industry and individual songwriters, who were left to wonder when homage bleeds into plagiarism.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/31/business/media/plagiarism-music-songwriters.html

Increase of Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions, Other Dollar Amounts: April 1, 2019

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 13:00:00 GMT

NCLC Digital Library

March 20, 2019

Bankruptcy Code § 104(b) provides that the exemption amounts and other dollar figures in the Code are automatically adjusted for inflation every three years. The adjustments are based on changes to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Department of Labor, rounded to the nearest $25.

New dollar amounts take effect on April 1, 2019, and will apply to all cases filed on or after that date. Consumer debtors who may benefit from the higher dollar amounts, particularly with respect to exemptions, the means test, and chapter 13 debt limitations, may wish to delay a bankruptcy filing until the new amounts take effect on April 1, 2019. Despite popular belief, many lower-income bankruptcy filers can retain all or almost all of their assets in a chapter 7 bankruptcy. The new higher exemption limits means that it is even more likely that consumers can protect their assets in a chapter 7 filing.

https://library.nclc.org/increase-federal-bankruptcy-exemptions-other-dollar-amounts-april-1-2019

MCLE - Ethical Duties and Electronically Stored Information

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 13:20:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

04/30/2019 / 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

This presentation covers electronic discovery and the related ethical duty of competence. Drawing on guidance from the State Bar, recent e-discovery cases, and speaker Cory Hamma's experience assisting attorneys, this presentation outlines the main risks to counsel and client of failing to properly understand e-discovery obligations in litigation.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12648&mobileapp=0

MCLE - The Law Relating to Companion Animals

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 13:18:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

04/25/2019 / 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Please join us for a program discussing legal issues involved with companion animals, disability rights, and property owner rights and obligations. What qualifies as a service animal? Who can use a service animal? What law regulates the use of service animals in schools, businesses, and other spaces? What are the rules regarding animals that assist people with disabilities but do not qualify as service animals?

This program will cover the relevant California and federal law affecting service and assistance animals and discuss pertinent cases interpreting the law. This program will be useful for practitioners in the area as well as property and business owners interested in better understanding their rights and obligations around service animal issues.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12658&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Pensions, QDRO’s, and Attorney Competence

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 13:16:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

04/24/2019 / 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

In this ethics talk, the speakers will address the family law attorney’s duty of competence regarding retirement benefit division in divorce, including understanding and use of technology. Louise and John’s presentation will entail techniques and ways to ensure compliance with the proper standard of legal care (and avoiding malpractice claims) through the use of technology. Speakers will discuss QDROCounsel software.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12612&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Moving for Summary Judgment

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 13:14:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

04/23/2019 / 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Please join us for a program on what civil practicioners need to know about summary judgment.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12603&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Estate and Tax Planning: Philanthropy through the generations

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 13:12:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

04/23/2019 / 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

We are at the start of the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history. Increasingly, an element of Trust and Estate practice is to match families with charitable giving vehicles that help them perpetuate their values while achieving financial and estate planning goals. Representatives of two community foundations will discuss these vehicles, their experiences working with families, including their Gen X and millennial children, and how attorneys can help families get started.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12329&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Overview of IP Protection & Enforcement

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 13:10:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

04/16/2019 / 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Please join us for an overview of current issues in intellectual property protection and enforcement. The panel will discuss current topics in patents, including procurement and assertion, as well as other mechanisms for protecting intellectual property, such as trade secrets.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12775&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Data Privacy: Balancing Business Objectives with Corporate Compliance

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 13:08:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

04/10/2019 / 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Too often, companies view data protection as an obstacle to the business objective of maximizing profits. Given that data is the new commodity, why would anyone choose to limit the power to data analytics? This makes it difficult to justify spending resources for a privacy team tasked with meeting national and international compliance requirements.

This program aims to discuss the benefits of data privacy compliance, including maintaining consumer trust, ensuring brand loyalty, and avoiding heavy fines. It will also discuss how departments throughout an organization must work together to align business objectives with regulatory limitations.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12769&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Environmental Issues in Cannabis Law

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 13:06:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

04/10/2019 / 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

This presentation will cover environmental law aspects of California’s regulated cannabis market. The panelists will provide an overview of how water law, Proposition 65, and CERCLA (Superfund) apply to cannabis licensees.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12649&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Could PFAS Bankrupt Your Business?

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 13:04:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

04/09/2019 / 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Please join us for a CLE program on PFAS. We'll discuss legal precedents and regulatory developments, go into technical background including chemistry, prevelance, health effects, and then cover tools to identify potential liabilities and mitigate risk for your clients.

What are PFAS?

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, and many other chemicals. PFAS have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries around the globe, including in the United States since the 1940s. PFOA and PFOS have been the most extensively produced and studied of these chemicals. Both chemicals are very persistent in the environment and in the human body – meaning they don’t break down and they can accumulate over time. There is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse human health effects.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12601&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Carbon Neutrality by 2045? Achieving California’s Boldest Climate Goal

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 13:02:00 GMT

Not an ACBA event, but co-sponsored by the ACBA Environmental Law Section

Sponsored by USF’s Environmental Law Student & Alumni Society, co-sponsored by the ACBA Environmental Law Section

Can California achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045? Join the Environmental Law Student and Alumni society on April 2nd for a panel of experts addressing the scientific, policy, and legal viability of the state’s exciting and challenging goal.

https://www.usfca.edu/event/2019-04-02-1730/carbon-neutrality-2045-achieving-californias-boldest-climate-goal

MCLE - Pre-Immigration Tax Planning - Webcast

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

April 26, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Learn of the legal and tax implication of investing and immigrating into the United States.

You will want to attend if your client situations include:
1. NRA with assets in U.S.
2. Becoming a U.S. tax resident
3. Disclosures of Non-U.S. assets
4. Expatriation -- leaving U.S. resident tax jurisdiction

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190036%2FG192302

MCLE - Deposition Landmines: How to Identify, Avoid, and Resolve Difficult Issues in Depositions - Webcast

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:58:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

April 25, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Come hear a panel of seasoned litigators discuss their experiences and tips for dealing with challenging deposition issues and how to avoid disasters.This program provides views from the trenches and from a neutral discovery referee on common (and not so common) deposition issues, such as witnesses preparation, difficult opposing counsel, and troublesome experts. This program is ideal for all attorneys who take depositions, from the first-year associate to the senior trial attorney.

Topics
• Inside the deposition room-witness preparation and coaching, proper and improper objections, best practices for taking and defending depositions
• A referee’s perspectives on deposition disagreements and misconduct
• Notable appellate issues and decisions resulting from difficult depositions

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B191442%2FB191442

MCLE - Patent Subject Matter Eligibility in 2019: Clarified or Confused? - Webcast

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:56:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

April 24, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

In January of 2019, the USPTO issued new guidance memos that change how USPTO Examiners deal with subject matter eligibility rejections and “means-plus-function” claim interpretation. This panel will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these changes, how to optimize patent drafting and prosecution strategy around them, and the impact these changes may have to patent litigation moving forward.

Topics
• How significant is the change to subject matter eligibility under the January 2019 USPTO guidance?
• How does the change to subject matter eligibility impact patent drafting and prosecution strategy?
• Does the change to subject matter eligibility impact patent litigation, and if so, how?
• How significant is the change to “means-plus-function” claim interpretation under the January 2019 USPTO guidance?
• How does the change to “means-plus-function” claim interpretation impact patent drafting and prosecution strategy?
• Does the change to change to “means-plus-function” claim interpretation impact patent litigation, and if so, how?
• What is not changed by the January 2019 USPTO guidance with respect to subject matter eligibility and “means-plus-function” claim interpretation?

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B191410%2FB191410

MCLE - It's a Volatile World: The Changing Standards for Vapor Intrusion - Webcast

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:54:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

April 19, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Vapor intrusion is a common and complex environmental problem for cleanup of contaminated properties. It occurs when vapor-forming chemicals migrate from soil or groundwater into the indoor air of a building. Although VI investigations have been performed for decades, the science and technology that inform our understanding of this issue are still evolving and subject to debate among experts. The program will address current state regulatory agencies' approaches to VI.

Topics
• Vapor intrusion (VI) basics
• Evolving scientific and regulatory approaches to evaluation of VI
• Implications for site cleanups and long-term site managements

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190034%2FG192901

MCLE - Take Control When Tax Collectors Badger Your Business Client - Webcast

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:52:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

April 18, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Learn about working with IRS and California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) collection professionals to address time-sensitive, high stakes tax collection scenarios in ways that keep a business functioning, avoid bank account levies, and maintain your client’s sanity.

Topics
• A tax lien holds up a loan application or prospective asset sale
• The IRS suspects your business owner client is personally responsible for unpaid payroll taxes
• The FTB levied the business bank account, and payroll is due
• Your client experiences other common collection pain points

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G190705%2FG190705

MCLE - Fraud Facts and Forensics • What Attorneys Need to Know - Webcast

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:50:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

April 18, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B191210%2FB191210

MCLE - F9 to Refresh: Generating Tables of Contents & Authorities in Word 2010

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:48:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco / Paralegal Section

April 18, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm,

No MCLE will be provided.

Learn the tips and tricks to mark, revise, and run Tables of Contents and Authorities like a master!

Topics
• Learn to mark and generate TOCs and TOAs in Word 2010!
• Learn how to edit TOA coding after it’s marked.
• Learn how to look up the local rules for the court you’re filing at to ensure you’ve filing something the court will accept.
• Learn the best way to set up your tables, how to import and edit styles, and more!

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G193503%2FG193503

MCLE - The Keys To The House: Unraveling Damages In Real Property Sales (Part 1 of 2) - Webcast

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:46:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

April 17, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

This seminar examines real estate damages arising from disputes before and after closing. This is the first in a two-part series and focuses on damages; the second will focus on real estate remedies.

Topics
• Discussion of recoverable damages arising from contract breaches and tortious conduct
• Analysis of threshold requirements to establish damages as well as to establish the amount of damages
• A look beyond compensatory damages at appreciation damages, stigma damages, punitive damages, emotional distress and Stearman costs
• Analysis of broker commission claims and disputes

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G191705%2FG191705

MCLE - California Legislative and Regulatory Update - Webcast

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:44:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

April 17, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

This program is designed to provide California practitioners, consultants and businesses with a timely overview of recent changes to environmental laws, regulations and related developments.

Topics
• Recent Environmental Regulatory Developments
• Includes Federal, California and Regional Developments
• New Legislation and Regulations
• Key Court Opinions
• Analysis of Implications for California Businesses

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G192905%2FG192905

MCLE - Survey of Significant 2018 Real Estate Cases - Webcast

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:42:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

April 15, 2019: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

This seminar will cover significant 2018 real estate cases and laws affecting real property owners, sellers, buyers, brokers, borrowers, lenders, contractors and others.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190033%2FG191701

MCLE - Those who change beneficiaries on their death beds - Webcast

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:40:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

April 12, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

ERISA, Insurance and Probate Jurisdiction over beneficiary changes and the procedural options available to the claimants

Topics
• Limits of Probate Jurisdiction
• Framing the Claim
• Community Property Interests

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190032%2FG190503

MCLE - State and Local Tax Year in Review - Webcast

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:38:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

April 11, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G190703%2FG190703

MCLE - International Estate Planning

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:36:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

April 10, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

In today’s global world, structuring a comprehensive estate plan for a client often includes international issues regarding residency, foreign entities, and Non-U.S. assets. It is crucial for attorneys to be able to recognize the issues concerning these international aspects, and to provide sound advice to their clients on these matters. This program will dive into the foreign and domestic tax implications facing U.S. residents with Non-U.S. assets, as well as those issues facing Non-U.S. residents with U.S. assets. In addition, because clients are more mobile than ever, the panel will discuss potential planning techniques available to persons seeking to immigrate to the U.S., or expatriate therefrom.Proper planning under these circumstances can provide significant tax advantages, while a misstep can have serious financial consequences. Our speakers have over 40 years of combined experience in international estate and tax planning, and will utilize their wealth of knowledge in discussing the best ways to plan for clients with cross border assets and beneficiaries.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B191256%2FB191256

MCLE - Risk Management and The New Rule of Professional Conduct - Webcast

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:34:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

April 8, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Topics
• New Rules of Professional Conduct
• Conflicts of Interest
• Attorney's Fees
• Representing Corporate Entities
• Duty to Supervise
• Duties to Others

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190031%2FG196102

MCLE - The Law Governing Lawyers The Year in Review - 2018 - Webcast

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:32:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

April 5, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

This program surveys important developments in the law governing lawyers and highlights significant cases, statutes, opinions and evolving issues of professional responsibility, including conflicts of interest, the attorney-client privilege, attorney's fees, legal malpractice, liability to third parties, advocacy, marketing and delivery of legal services. The program will also identify significant changes to the lawyer conduct rules and recent developments that will influence law practice in California.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190030%2FG191607

MCLE - California v. Trump - Webcast

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:30:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

April 4, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G191501%2FG191501

MCLE - The SEC Enforcement Yesterday and Today... and Tomorrow - Webcast

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:28:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

April 2, 2019: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G191501%2FG191501

MCLE - How to value and sell Real Estate & Minority Interests - Webcast

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:26:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

April 2, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Topics

• The Appraisal process for real estate and minority interests

• what you should know!

• Ways to limit liability when selling real estate both in and out of court!

• Valuing minority interests in real estate and closely held companies when sale is a consideration vs gifting only

• How to sell minority interests in real estate and closely held companies to obtain market price

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G190504%2FG190504

MCLE - What's Up! News, Reviews and Interviews about the real property and the RPLS - Webinar

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:24:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

April 29, 2019 / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description of past activities and upcoming events sponsored by the Real Property Law Section and interviews with interesting persons involved in real property law.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/39623ab2-7976-4966-825e-acde27000184

MCLE - Best Practices for Non-Disclosure Agreements: Are You Using Them Correctly? - Webinar

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:22:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

April 25, 2019 / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

When you need a nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement (NDA) as part of potential new business deals, M&A discussions, or in relation to employee hires, do you simply plug in party names into an old template, execute, and move on? If so, you’re not alone. But we can all do better.

This webinar will cover the use of NDAs in business contracts and M&A transactions, in the employment context, and in dealings with public agencies as opposed to private parties. We will discuss when it is appropriate to use a mutual NDA as opposed to a one-sided NDA. We will also take a detailed look at some of the most common (and glossed-over), but essential provisions that will dictate whether you are using your NDAs correctly.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/5626e1e4-f406-4e92-9779-d071c44c9200

MCLE - Sexual Harassment Claims and Mandatory Arbitration Agreements - Webinar

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:20:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

April 24, 2019 / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

With the explosion of the #MeToo Movement, mandatory arbitration agreements, as they pertain to sexual harassment claims, have come under fierce attack and many companies are abandoning those agreements. Our panel of experts will discuss this phenomenon along with the pros and cons of arbitration and related topics such as the CEO diversity pledge.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/9ad769f0-4dd8-4070-9d3b-9c8c2f5d7a2a

MCLE - The Biotech Two-Step: Applying the USPTO Section 101 Guidelines to Life Sciences Patent Claims - Webinar

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 00:36:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

April 23, 2019 / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

When is a diagnostic method an abstract idea? Can you still patent isolated natural products? Are methods of treatment routine and conventional? What are the limits to patent eligibility when a machine learns a clinical protocol? This webinar will explore these questions, address recent case law and updates to the USPTO Guidelines, and leave you with some practice tips.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/992a3a50-0a4e-4a44-b7b1-5120085f884e

25th Annual Public Sector Conference

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 00:34:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Friday, April 12, 2019

Earn 7.5 Hours of MCLE Credit

https://calawyers.org/event/25th-annual-public-sector-conference/

MCLE - Pension Division, Malpractice & QDROs – An Ethics Talk - Webinar

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 00:32:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

April 11, 2019 / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

From this ethics talk, participants will understand the family law attorney’s duty of competence regarding retirement benefit division in divorce. This presentation will cover the attorney’s ethical duties in understanding the standard of care, and also the use of technology so that the attorney can fulfill their obligations and avoid malpractice.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/7c6386ea-0185-4ebc-a15f-ac76a6584040

MCLE - Analyzing the Rebuttable Presumption of Family Code Section 3044 - Webinar

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 00:30:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

April 4, 2019 / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

This webinar will analyze the factors which may rebut the presumption against legal and physical custody of a child where there is a finding of domestic violence against a parent.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/6861786f-0c4f-4ddb-b196-76ed94be7d0a

MCLE - The Trademark Office Comes to California

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 00:28:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Earn 6.5 Hours MCLE Credit, including 1.0 Hour of Legal Ethics

https://calawyers.org/event/the-trademark-office-comes-to-california/

MCLE - Employee Wage Claims – (Berman Hearings)

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:28:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Monday, April 29, 2019

The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), more commonly referred to as the California Labor Commissioner, handles claims from employees involving unpaid or improperly paid compensation. This one-hour seminar will provide insight into that process, including guidance to employers and attorneys wishing to advise employers on what to do if they receive notice of an employee claim.

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=11032

MCLE - Recent Changes to the Rules of Professional Conduct

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:26:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

The California Supreme Court approved 27 amended rules of professional conduct and added 42 more rules in 2018. The State Bar of California has adopted nearly 70 new and amended Rules of Professional Conduct effective November 1, 2018. This is the first overhaul of ethics rules for attorneys licensed in California in nearly 30 years! We will review the new and amended rules.

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=10975

MCLE - The ABCs of Independent Contractors

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:24:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

On April 30, 2018, the California Supreme Court issued a decision with profound implications for California’s economy. No longer will the classification of a worker as an employee or independent contractor be subject to the flexible, multi-factor Borello test for purposes of California wage orders. Now, employers will be subject to the strict “ABC” test, which presumes that a worker hired by an entity is an employee and places the burden on the hirer to establish that the worker is an independent contractor.

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=10970

MCLE - Medical Record Review & Howell Analysis

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:22:00 GMT

PASCCO

April 17, 2019

https://paosccqpq.wildapricot.org/event-3319236

MCLE - ERISA Fiduciary Responsibilities - Free Event

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:20:00 GMT

San Francisco Public Law Library

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Noon - 1:00 pm

The U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), developed this presentation to assist attendees in understanding their role and responsibilities in protecting employees’ retirement benefits and to avoid problems in managing retirement plans. In addition, the presentation provides information on EBSA’s voluntary compliance programs which allow self-correction of certain violations of the law.

This is the first in a series on employment benefits presented by The U.S. Department of Labor and the San Francisco Law Library

https://calcountylawlib.libguides.com/ld.php?content_id=47190366

26th Annual Estate Planning Symposium

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:18:56 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Tuesday, April 30, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

This year for the 26th Annual Estate Planning Symposium we will be exploring.... How to do estate planning for a client that is going through divorce.

The Court automatically issues a TRO on transferring property and making changes to estate plans.

So what is a planner to do?

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12593

MCLE - Mediating with Self-Represented Litigants - 2019

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:16:55 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Monday, April 29, 11:45 am – 1:30 pm

Everybody knows we have rights. But few people really understand them. Litigants sometimes take their dispute “to the street” when they decide to represent themselves in court – but without the benefit of legal counsel, things can get interesting. Knowing the information available to self-represented litigants can help mediators be more effective in mediating with them. Come hear a panel of three seasoned mediators discuss the dynamics of mediation when one (or more) of the parties are self-represented.

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12644

MCLE - Lis Pendens Practice Do's and Don'ts: an Insider's View

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:14:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Friday, April 19, 7:30 am – 9:00 am

The Real Estate section is pleased to host Jay Chafetz Contra Costa County Superior Court research attorney will discuss the ins and outs of lis pendens and expungement practice.

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12625

MCLE - Workplace Investigations for the Employment Litigator

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:12:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Thursday, April 18, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Attorney workplace investigator Michelle McGrath has created a new program since her 2015 presentation about what employment lawyers need to know about advising their clients on when and how a workplace investigation should be created on the front end.

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12728

MCLE - The Clearance of Advertising Claims, What Level of Diligence is Required? And What Disclosures Need to be Made When Using Social Influencers

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:10:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Thursday, April 18, 11:45 am – 1:15 pm

This presentation will provide the basics on clearing advertising claims and the level of substantiation required, if any, as well as an overview on the use of influencers in social media advertising. The program will also provide strategy tips for challenging advertising claims made by competitors.

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12772

MCLE - Jury Trials for Probate Litigators

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:08:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Tuesday, April 9, 12:00 pm – 2:15 pm

After a brief introduction by Judge Sugiyama, the presentation will be directed at probate practitioners as a refresher on jury trial practice and procedure, with an eye toward those topics considered most important by the court.

Two experienced trial lawyers offer this primer on state court civil jury trials directed to probate litigators with little or no jury trial experience. We will cover the basics: jury (de-)selection, voir dire, peremptory and for-cause challenges, jury instructions, opening statements, effective use of demonstrative exhibits, closing arguments, and more.

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12469

MCLE - CRIMMIGRATION - at the Center of the Fire and the Fury

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:06:19 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Friday, April 5, 11:45 am – 1:15 pm

Crimmigraton is at the at the center of the fire and fury-the juxtaposition between criminal law and immigration law. Do you know that criminal practitioners are responsible for advising their noncitizen clients on the immigration consequences of criminal pleas and convictions. Learn what to do from the best.

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12304

MCLE - When Bankruptcy Collides With Family Law

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:04:17 GMT

Santa Clara Bar Association

April 30, 2019

This brown bag will address cross over issues that a family law attorney must be able to recognize when a client contemplates or files for bankruptcy during dissolution or legal separation case.

https://sccba.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1218239&group=

MCLE - Cash Bail Bond Reform

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:02:33 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

WEDNESDAY | APRIL 24, 2019
11:30-1:30P

Join us for a panel discussion on the SB-10 Referendum, a measure that eliminates cash bail in California and replaces it with a system of risk assessment. Panelists will discuss the multifaceted issue of cash bail bond reform.

Understand and connect with the issues surrounding bail reform in California. One of the most heavily debated subjects in criminal justice and for our greater society is whether or not cash bail should be eliminated, and if so what will replace bail. Attendees of this dynamic lunch program will learn how bail and pre-trial release currently works in California and what various stake holders are trying to change.

https://marinbar.org/events/?type=event&id=256

MCLE - What’s New in Employment Laws for 2019 and Highlights of 2018

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

TUESDAY | APRIL 09, 2019
12:00-1:00P

The legal landscape for California employers continues to grow more difficult and dangerous by the day, in part because of new anti-harassment training requirements, changes to the minimum wage, as well as additional accommodation duties. Staying up-to-date on the ever changing landscape of California employment law is almost impossible. This presentation will highlight the key changes that took place in the last quarter of 2018 and the most significant labor and employment laws that went into effect on January 1, 2019.

https://marinbar.org/events/?type=event&id=275

How Long Do You Have to Keep Client Files?

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:00:00 GMT

CEBBLOG

March 27, 2019

"Neither Cal Rules of Prof Cond 1.16(e)(1) nor California case law addresses the length of time an attorney must retain client papers after completion of the client matter if the client doesn’t request their return. There are different approaches to the problem."

https://blog.ceb.com/2019/03/27/how-long-do-you-have-to-keep-client-files/#more-23049

Understanding Housing Segregation - Conference

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

FWOTSC: Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court -

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 22:00:00 GMT

SCOTUStalk

March 25, 2019

In this week’s episode of SCOTUStalk, Amy Howe of Howe on the Court talks with Evan and Oscie Thomas about Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Evan is the author of “First: Sandra Day O’Connor,” a biography released last week.

https://www.scotusblog.com/2019/03/fwotsc-justice-sandra-day-oconnor-first-woman-on-the-supreme-court/

IP Enforcement in the Digital Age: Identifying Infringers In an Anonymous Online Environment

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 13:00:00 GMT

IP Watchdog

March 23, 2019

"Perhaps nothing has affected how IP is protected and enforced more than the advent of the Internet. All lawyers undoubtedly benefit from the ease the Internet affords, but IP litigators in particular have a simultaneously beneficial and challenging relationship with online enforcement. Almost every claim that an IP litigator investigates involves the Internet, be it a competitor infringing a client’s trademark on a social media page, a user uploading a copyrighted movie to a file-sharing website, or counterfeit consumer goods being imported from overseas."

http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2019/03/23/ip-enforcement-in-the-digital-age-identifying-infringers-online/id=107610/

The Implications of Biometrics in Privacy Law - Podcast

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 13:04:00 GMT

Planet Lex

Legal Talk Radio

March 20, 2019

How much should people care about privacy? And what’s at stake when it comes to tracking biometrics? In this episode of Planet Lex, host Jim Speta talks to Matthew Kugler about his research into consumer sentiment around biometric tracking. They discuss the landscape of privacy law and its current trends, and Professor Kugler explains the methods and findings of his recent research. They also talk about the various ways biometric information is (and can be) acquired and used, and the implications of this in the future of privacy law.

Matthew Kugler is an assistant professor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.

https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/planet-lex-northwestern-pritzker-school-law-podcast/2019/03/the-implications-of-biometrics-in-privacy-law/

Too tasteless to trademark? SCOTUS considers whether vulgar-sounding brand name is protected by First Amendment

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 13:02:00 GMT

ABA Journal

March 2019

"It seems unlikely that Brunetti conceived that he and his brand would one day be involved in a case on trademark law before the U.S. Supreme Court, but that is where he will be in April, in Iancu v. Brunetti. The justices will decide whether a provision of the federal Lanham Act that bars the registration of “immoral” or “scandalous” trademarks is facially invalid under the free speech clause of the First Amendment."

http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/too-tasteless-to-trademark

At a loss for translators, immigration courts dial up unreliable interpreter services

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 13:00:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

March 22, 2019

Migrants often speak languages that are little known in the U.S. (except maybe in New York City): k-iche from Central America, urdu from Pakistan, Creole from Haiti. American immigration judges have a hard time finding enough interpreters to show up in courtrooms.

Now the Justice Department has ordered the judges to use more translators who work over the phone because of what the agency says are budget problems. But judges and lawyers say the quality of the telephone translations suffers and may be leading to unfair deportation trials.

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/immigration-courts-getting-lost-in-translation

What Constitutes a Good Faith Meet-and-Confer Effort?

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

CEBBLOG

March 22, 2019

There are several factors considered in whether the meet-and-confer effort is in good faith, including (Obregon v Superior Court (1998) 67 CA4th 424, 431):

-Complexity of the case; History of the litigation;

-Nature of the interaction between counsel;

-Nature of the issues;

-Type and scope of discovery requested;and

-Prospects for success.

https://blog.ceb.com/2019/03/22/what-constitutes-a-good-faith-meet-and-confer-effort/#more-22788

Mt. Diablo Legal Professionals Association: MCLE & Installation

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 20:30:00 GMT

Mt. Diablo Legal
Professionals
Association

Est. 1969

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
APRIL 8, 2019, 5:30 p.m.

PLAN ON ATTENDING

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR NEW INCOMING OFFICERS

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

Guests are Welcome!

April 8, 20195:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Speaker:

Mary Lou Floyd, CCLS

Topic:

2019 Changes in Ethics Rules

Mary Lou Floyd, CCLS has been a paralegal for over 25 years, has a BA in Criminal Justice, and an MS in Psychology. Mary Lou has been a member of LSI since 1988, when she joined Mt. Diablo LPA. As a member of Mt. Diablo LPA, she has been a past president, has held various board and chair positions, and is currently the Parliamentarian.

Mary Lou has worked in many areas of the law, including family law, estate planning, litigation, trial support, bankruptcy, criminal, real estate, and business law. Mary Lou currently works at Aharoni Business Law, based in Oakland. Mary Lou is the Client Services Director, paralegal, intake paralegal, and office manager. Mary Lou provides a wide range of support for clients, attorneys and other support staff. Aharoni Business Law practices Business Law (picking and forming the right entity, making sure your contracts protect you); Employment Law (create up-to-date employment policies and procedures); Intellectual Property (trademark, copyright, trade secrets); employer-side employment disputes; and other business-related matters. Mary Lou is the first and primary contact at ABL and she ensures each and every client receives the assistance needed.

Some other background information about Mary Lou is that she is fluent in Spanish including reading and writing Spanish, and she is a Notary Public. She has had extensive experience in both the private sector and non-profit sector. Her responsibilities have been varied over the years from Intensive Treatment Foster Care Case Manager to foster family advocate to paralegal/office manager.

Mary Lou has the full support of her family, co-workers, and friends in all her endeavors with LSI, Mt. Diablo LPA, and in her career.

Location:

Buttercup Grill & Bar660 Ygnacio Valley RoadWalnut Creek, CA 94596(925) 932-2763

Menu

New York Steak

(Served with baked potato and fresh vegetables)

Fresh Filet of Salmon(Served with rice and fresh vegetables.)

Chicken Champagne

(Chicken breast topped with mushrooms, garlic and champagne cream sauce. Served with rice and fresh vegetables.)

Fettuccine Alfredo

(Pasta in rich cream sauce with

fresh seasonal vegetables.)

(All entrees include bread/butter, Salad, soft drink, coffee or tea and dessert.)

Cost

$40 - Steak/Salmon($42 - Credit Card or PayPal)

$33 - Chicken($35 - Credit Card or PayPal)

$22 - Vegetarian($24 - Credit Card or PayPal)

(Price includes food, beverage, tax, tip, room rental fee, and MCLE/CCLS certificate.)

RSVP to maria@mtdiablolpa.info

MCLE Credit: 1 hour / Ethics

CCLS Credit: 1 hour / Ethics

Mt. Diablo Legal Professionals Assoc.

P.O. Box 4253
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

(925) 283-5226
(925) 284-7788

PAY BY CREDIT CARD, CASH OR CHECK -- AT THE DOOR.

Or you can go to our website to pay by PayPal.
www.mtdiablolpa.info

MCLE - 2019 Energy Law Conference: SB 100 and the Race to a Carbon Free Grid in California

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

March 28, 2019

On March 28, 2019, the Environmental Law Section of the California Lawyers Association (CLA) will present its third bi-annual Energy Conference in downtown Oakland. This year’s program will focus on California’s aggressive plans to de-carbonize its electricity sector, including a 60% renewable portfolio standard by 2030 and a carbon-free grid by 2045. This one-day conference will be preceded by an optional primer on California energy law for those new to the field, followed by the day’s main program on the landmark “100 Percent Clean Energy Act of 2018” (SB 100). SB 100 will be studied from the perspectives of those who helped write it, of those who must implement it, and stakeholders who must manage the various risks of transforming California’s electric grid.

https://calawyers.org/Sections/Environmental-Law/Education/2019-Energy-Law-Conference

California Chief Justice Delivers 2019 State of the Judiciary Address

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 02:30:00 GMT

California Courts Newsroom

March 19, 2019

(Photos and transcript) Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye says civil rights work remains unfinished; current challenges of income inequality, pretrial reform, and equal access require innovation and a human touch from a more representative judiciary.

https://youtu.be/Nf_8iijcwk0

https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/2019-state-of-the-judiciary-address

Ventura County Paralegal Association - VCPA 2019 Springtime MCLE Conference

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 02:28:00 GMT

New ABA report surveys cryptocurrency regulations

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 01:04:50 GMT

ABA Journal News

March 15, 2019

The ABA Business Law Section released a major report on digital assets and cryptocurrency regulation on Wednesday.

The 353-page document titled “Digital and Digitized Assets: Federal and State Jurisdictional Issues” provides definitions relevant to digital currency, domestic regulatory issues, and what international bodies and other countries are doing when confronted by the new technology.

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/new-aba-report-surveys-cryptocurrency-regulations

Report: Video Remote Interpreting Effective for Court Users with Limited English Skills

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 01:02:07 GMT

California Courts Newsroom

March 15, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO—The Judicial Council at its March 15 business meeting approved recommendations for updated Language Access Plan guidelines for video remote interpreting (VRI) that include minimum technology guidelines to facilitate its use. The council also voted to establish a new VRI program for the judicial branch, which includes the development of master contracts with the two approved VRI vendors who took part in the pilot project to assist courts interested in using VRI.

https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/report-video-remote-interpreting-effective-for-court-users-with-limited-english-skills

Napa courts have more female judges than most counties, state survey shows

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 01:00:00 GMT

Napa Valley Register

March 17, 2019

The Napa County Superior Court bench had a higher proportion of female judges than any other county in California at the end of last year, a new report shows.

This is a remarkable turnabout because for well over a century, every Napa County judge was male, statistics show.

https://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/napa-courts-have-more-female-judges-than-most-counties-state/article_3802625c-cae8-51d8-be69-31b60db8e179.html

Timing for Presenting a Government Claim Is Critical

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

CEBBLOG

March 18, 2019

"The Government Claims Act (Govt C §§810–996.6) established uniform procedures for claims against public entities and public employees, and an expanding body of case law has developed around this subject. The same procedures and time frames generally apply to both state and local public entities, with some differences on the subject matter of claims and administrative processes."

https://blog.ceb.com/2019/03/18/timing-for-presenting-a-government-claim-is-critical/#more-22851

California Supreme Court Historical Society grant honors Selma Moidel Smith

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT

DailyJournal

March 12, 2019

https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/351519-california-supreme-court-historical-society-grant-honors-selma-moidel-smith

The Child as a Witness in Dissolution Proceedings

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 03:58:00 GMT

Contra Costa Lawyer

March 1, 2019

"Clients often ask whether their child will have to choose which parent he or she wants to live with after the divorce. As with most legal questions, the answer is—It depends. While a child is not required to express to the court his or her preference or to provide any input regarding custody or visitation, there is also nothing in the Family Code that prohibits a child from expressing an option regarding custody or visitation."

http://cclawyer.cccba.org/2019/03/the-child-as-a-witness-in-dissolution-proceedings/

Pursuing Patent Protection Abroad - Overview of PCT - Seminar

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 14:02:00 GMT

USPTO Silicon Valley

March 15, 2019

The two-hour seminar will review the considerations and options for filing foreign patent applications, including an overview of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and the use of the Paris Convention for non-PCT countries.

This seminar is intended for paralegals, patent attorneys/agents, and anyone who requires a basic understanding of filing patent applications internationally, particularly under the Patent Cooperation Treaty.

https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/uspto-locations/silicon-valley-ca/pursuing-patent-protection-abroad-0

Stanford Law’s Marcus Cole on PG&E Bankruptcy: No Free Lunches

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 14:00:00 GMT

Stanford Lawyer Magazine

March 1, 2019

On January 29 of this year, PG&E filed for bankruptcy, citing billions of dollars in liabilities stemming from wildfires in both 2017 and 2018—some of California’s most deadly. In the discussion that follows, Professor G. Marcus Cole, a leading scholar of bankruptcy law, discusses what this means to PG&E and ratepayers in California.

https://law.stanford.edu/2019/03/01/stanford-laws-marcus-cole-on-the-pge-bankruptcy/

Discovering Prior Art Before It Bites You in the Backside - Webinar

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 13:58:00 GMT

IPWatchdog, Inc.

Thursday, March 14, 2019

During this webinar the panel will discuss, among other things:

Prior art after the AIA (and Helsinn)

Best practices for finding the most relevant prior art

Using artificial intelligence based tools to find prior art

http://www.ipwatchdog.com/ambercite-discovering-prior-art-march-14-2019/

In ruling with 'sweeping implications,' 9th Circuit rules asylum-seeker is entitled to habeas review

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 13:56:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

March 8, 2019

Immigrants seeking asylum may seek habeas review of the procedures leading to expedited removal orders, a federal appeals court has ruled.

The March 7 decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at San Francisco has “sweeping implications,” according to a press release by the American Civil Liberties Union.

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/in-ruling-with-sweeping-implications-9th-circuit-rules-asylum-seekers-entitled-to-habeas-review

MCLE - Evolution of Equitable Easement in California

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:24:00 GMT

Bernard E. Witkin Alameda County Law Library

Evolution of Equitable Easement in California

Thursday, March 28, 2019

Noon to 1:30

1.5 Hours MCLE Participatory Credits

Speaker: David L. Roth

About the speaker: Mr. Roth is the author or co-author of chapters in the CEB publicationsCalifornia Easements and Boundaries: Law & Litigation and Neighbor Disputes: Law & Litigation.

Program will review the law governing encroaching structures and right of way.

Advance Registration $35.00

Day of Event Registration $45.00

Download a flyer HERE

Register online at Eventbrite: HERE

California bill would seal 8 million criminal convictions

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:22:03 GMT

Associated Press

March 7, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A Northern California lawmaker and district attorney announced Thursday a proposed law that would automatically clear some 8 million criminal convictions eligible for sealing but that remain public records.

San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon and state Democratic Assemblyman Phil Ting of San Francisco said the bill if passed would help millions of offenders take advantage of an often overlooked law allowing convicted drunken drivers, burglars and other low-level offenders to seal their records.

https://apnews.com/b21c5056ea9e49fea1029dea03301ead

Is there Any Marital Privilege Left After Divorce?

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:00:00 GMT

CEBBLOG

March 1, 2019

There are two marital privileges:

1) the privilege not to testify against a spouse and not be called as a witness when the spouse is a party;

2) and the privilege for confidential marital communications.

https://blog.ceb.com/2019/03/01/is-there-any-marital-privilege-left-after-divorce/#more-22942

MCLE - Employee Benefits Claims and Appeals - Free!

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 18:21:55 GMT

AIDS Legal Referral Panel

Thursday, March 14th, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Employee Benefits Claims and Appeals

• Presented by Kirsten Scott, Esq. – Renaker Hasselman Scott LLP

• Bar Association of San Francisco, 301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor, Board Room, San Francisco, CA 94111

• 1.5 General CLE Credits

• Overview: Come learn about employee benefit claims, the administrative appeals procedure, and strategy tips in representing a participant through this process. This training will largely focus on employee benefits under ERISA, but will also touch on non-ERISA benefits as well.

Please RSVP:

mcle@alrp.org | (415) 701-1200 x303

INSIGHT: Can Shareholders Be Forced to Arbitrate Claims?

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:34:26 GMT

Bloomberg Law

March 5, 2019

"Whether shareholders can be required to arbitrate federal securities claims raises an abundance of legal and policy questions. The ultimate legal question is whether the federal securities statutes guarantee access to a court, and thereby override the Federal Arbitration Act’s mandate to enforce arbitration agreements."

https://biglawbusiness.com/insight-can-shareholders-be-forced-to-arbitrate-claims-1

California relaxes one of the nation’s most restrictive laws on police personnel records

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:32:18 GMT

ABA Journal

March 2019

"A new California law, SB 1421, makes certain police personnel records available through California’s public records law—not just to defense lawyers or prosecutors, but to anyone who asks. The information available is limited to specific kinds of misconduct and will be scrubbed of most personal information. But some police misconduct lawyers still see it as a win."

http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/california-police-personnel-records

Walmart’s Elimination of Greeters May Open New Front on ADA Law

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:30:03 GMT

Bloomberg Law

March 5, 2019

"So far, at least three complaints have been filed against Walmart in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Wisconsin over the retail giant’s imposition of an April deadline for phasing out greeter positions as they now exist, according to Cheryl Bates Harris, a senior disability advocacy specialist at the National Disability Rights Network. Elderly and disabled employees who hold many of those positions have been told to reapply for “customer host” positions that, among other things, can require standing for long periods. Walmart declined to elaborate on the specific different job requirements for the new role."

https://biglawbusiness.com/walmarts-elimination-of-greeters-may-open-new-front-on-ada-law

Examining the Truvada #BreakThePatent Debate: Gilead Responds

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:47:00 GMT

IP Watchdog

March 3, 2019

"In recent months, AIDS activist groups have called on Gilead and government agencies like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to end patent protection for Truvada in order to get lower cost generic versions of the drug onto the market. #BreakThePatent is one such group that collects online signatures supporting march-in rights under the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980, arguing that one month’s supply of Truvada only costs Gilead $6 to create. The website also contends that Gilead didn’t invent PrEP and that the federal government and U.S. taxpayers fronted 100% of the costs to develop Truvada. In late February, New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson publicly endorsed the #BreakThePatent campaign, becoming one of the most prominent U.S. politicians to support march-in rights to create access to generic Truvada. ACT UP New York, an AIDS awareness group founded at the height of the epidemic during the 1980s, has also come out publicly against Gilead’s pricing of Truvada."

http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2019/03/03/examining-truvada-breakthepatent-debate-gilead-responds/id=106906/

Texas Is Latest State To Adopt Duty Of Technology Competence

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:45:00 GMT

Law Sites

March 4, 2019

On Feb. 26, 2019, the Supreme Court of Texas entered an order amending Paragraph 8 of Rule 1.01 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. The amended comment now reads (emphasis added):

Maintaining Competence

8. Because of the vital role of lawyers in the legal process, each lawyer should strive to become and remain proficient and competent in the practice of law, including the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology. To maintain the requisite knowledge and skill of a competent practitioner, a lawyer should engage in continuing study and education. If a system of peer review has been established, the lawyer should consider making use of it in appropriate circumstances. Isolated instances of faulty conduct or decision should be identified for purposes of additional study or instruction.

In the seven years since, 36 states have formally adopted this duty of technology competence.

https://www.lawsitesblog.com/2019/03/texas-is-latest-state-to-adopt-duty-of-technology-competence.html

In Conversation With U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:30:00 GMT

Library Of Congress

Streamed live on Feb 14, 2019

The Law Library of Congress and the Supreme Court Fellows Program will present a conversation with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Thursday, Feb. 14 at 3:30 p.m. at the Library of Congress.

The conversation will be moderated by the Honorable Robert A. Katzmann, chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and chair of the Supreme Court Fellows Commission, and Eloise Pasachoff, professor of law at the Georgetown University Law Center and member of the Academic Advisory Board of the Supreme Court Fellows Program. Law Librarian of Congress Jane Sánchez and Supreme Court Fellows Program Executive Director Jeffrey P. Minear, who is counselor to the Chief Justice of the United States, will introduce the program.

The Supreme Court Fellows Program, founded in 1973, offers mid-career professionals, recent law school graduates and doctoral degree holders from the law and political science fields an opportunity to broaden their understanding of the judicial system through exposure to federal court administration.

https://youtu.be/JbOYsdz9k6s?t=1

Mt. Diablo Legal Professionals Association - Membership Meeting - MCLE

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

Mt. Diablo Legal Professionals Association

MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Election of Officers and Delegates

March 11, 2019, 5:30 p.m.

MEMBERSHIP MEETING(Guests Are Welcome)

March 11, 20195:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Speaker:

Lisa HuttonAssociate Dean, JFK University College of Law

Topic: Paralegal - Business & Professions Code 6450

Lisa S. Hutton is a Professor and serves as the Associate Dean of JFK University's College of Law. In addition, Lisa runs the undergraduate BA in Legal Studies and Paralegal Certificate Programs, both approved by the American Bar Association. Prior to working in academia Lisa practiced insurance defense litigation with Rankin, Sproat, Mires, Beaty & Reynolds in Oakland, CA.

Buttercup Grill & Bar660 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek, CA 94596

(925) 932-2763

Cost

$22.00/Cash or Check

(Discount for payment by cash or check.)

$24.00/Credit Card or PayPal

(Price includes food, beverage, tax, tip, room rental fee,

and MCLE/CCLS certificate (if applicable).)

Monterey Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast topped with melted jack cheese, avocado and tomatoes, on a sourdough roll, with pesto mayonnaise. Served with curly fries.

Prime Rib French Dip

A full half a pound of slow roasted prime rib sliced thin and piled high. Served on a fresh baked sourdough roll with au jus and French fries. Our homemade creamed horseradish served on request.

Caesar Salad with Shrimp

(Romaine lettuce tossed with creamy Caesar dressing, garlic, fresh parmesan cheese, shrimp, hard boiled eggs, black olives, and croutons.)

Linguine with Fresh
Tomato and Basil

(Linguine sauteed with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil.
Sprinkled with parmesan cheese.)

(All entrees include soft drink, coffee or tea.)

RSVP:
maria@mtdiablolpa.info

Mt. Diablo Legal Professionals Assoc.

P.O. Box 4253
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

(925) 283-5226
(925) 284-7788

More than 100 Legal Experts Defend California’s New Juvenile Justice Law

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 15:56:36 GMT

The Chronicle of Social Change

March 1, 2019

As the controversy around SB 1391 — the new law in California that prevents youth younger than 16 years old from entering the adult criminal justice system — continues to play out in courts across the state, a group of legal scholars have issued a white paper defending the law’s constitutionality.

https://chronicleofsocialchange.org/news-2/legal-experts-defend-california-juvenile-law-sb-1391-white-paper

Minor’s Counsel – Protecting Children’s Rights in Family and Probate Court

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 13:32:00 GMT

Contra Costa Lawyer

March 1, 2019

"The importance of minor’s counsel in these disputes cannot be over emphasized. The courts are charged with making decisions that will have a lifetime impact on these children’s lives. Minor’s counsel is often the only way that courts can receive evidence about the child and his/her family from that an attorney charged solely with presenting evidence purely focusing on the child’s needs, not the needs/desires of the competing adults."

http://cclawyer.cccba.org/2019/03/minors-counsel-protecting-childrens-rights-in-family-and-probate-court/

Interview with Our Newest Judge, Hon. Linda Lye, Superior Court, County of Contra Costa

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 13:30:00 GMT

Contra Costa Lawyer

March 1, 2019

On October 26, 2018, Judge Linda Lye was appointed to the California Superior Court, County of Contra Costa. Judge Lye was officially sworn in by then-Presiding Judge Jill Fannin and took the bench on November 26, 2018. Judge Lye is now hearing cases in Department 29 at the Richmond Courthouse.

Read the interview at:

http://cclawyer.cccba.org/2019/03/interview-with-our-newest-judge-hon-linda-lye/

Remembering Public Defender Jeff Adachi

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 16:00:00 GMT

CEBBLOG

February 27, 2019

"Jeff’s passionate leadership of the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office made it nationally admired and a model throughout the country. His activism extended outside the courtroom to embrace campaigns for racial justice; LGBTQ, indigent, and immigrant rights; bail reform; and more. His energetic advocacy inspired us."

https://blog.ceb.com/2019/02/27/remembering-public-defender-jeff-adachi/#more-23036

MCLE - The Modern Special Counsel: Witch Hunters or Guardians of Democracy? - Webcast

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:40:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

March 29, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Topics

• Do Special Counsels inevitably overreach?

• Are Special Counsels a proper check on executive power?

• Are Special Counsels in the public interest; do they advance or slow democratic governance?

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190028%2FG191503

MCLE - For Cause or Not For Cause: A Voir Dire Demonstration - Webcast

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:38:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

March 28, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

When it comes to jury selection, multitasking is crucial. Managing the procedures, building a rapport with jurors, exposing jurors who are bad for your case, these are some of the many tasks associated with jury selection. In this program, mock jurors will respond to questioning from both plaintiff and defense counsel in a class action case. Both sides of the case will target their questions according to the mock juror's questionnaire responses. This panel will provide a live-action interaction and discuss best practices for questioning jurors in other cases.

Topics

• Experience a live, mini-voir dire demonstration with mock jurors

• Discover voir dire styles for both plaintiff and defense counsel

• Hear tested strategies for gaining cause challenges for unfavorable jurors

• Observe different approaches to rehabilitating favorable jurors

• Understand assessments related to exercising peremptory challenges

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G193102%2FG193102

MCLE - Environmental Due Diligence: Identifying, Analyzing, Allocating and Minimizing Risk - Webcast

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:36:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

March 27, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Topics

• Environmental Due Diligence: What it is, what it isn't, and common concerns and follow-up activities

• Real Property Contamination: When to report, how to remediate, and how to communicate to the other party

• Potential Deal Stoppers: vapor intrusion, emerging contaminants, uncertainty

• Identifying solutions: Insurance, Brownfields protections, indemnities, environmental escrows

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G192904%2FG192904

MCLE - Legal Malpractice and Ethics: 2018 in Review - Webcast

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:34:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

March 25, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Topics

• Ethics issues affecting attorney's fees

• Conflicts and disqualification • Anti-SLAPP

• New Rules of Professional Conduct

• Legal malpractice Standard of care; Causation

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190027%2FG196101

MCLE - Recent Developments: Condos, ADUs and In-Law Units - Webcast

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:32:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

March 20, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Topics

• Creating condominiums: new construction and conversions

• Creating Accessory Dwelling Units in context of affordable housing

• Role of Planning Department and recent developments in ADUs and legalization of inlaw units.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G191704%2FG191704

MCLE - Cannabis & California Real Estate: Advising Industry Clients - Webcast

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:30:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

March 19, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Topics

• History of cannabis regulations and current state of the industry

• Practical considerations for drafting documents, including formation documents and leases

• Persisting criminal prosecution concerns

• Highlights of the changing regulations

• Litigation risks to watch out for

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B191449%2FB191449

MCLE - California Insurance Law Year in Review - 2018 - Webcast

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:28:45 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

March 18, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Our panel of experienced insurance lawyers will address key developments in California insurance law during 2018. Whether you practice insurance coverage law, do insurance defense work, are a plaintiff's lawyer where insurance may be in play, or practice in-house, this longstanding annual program will bring you up to speed on the most significant insurance issues that could make the difference between winning and losing, and can help you avoid missteps that could cause policyholder clients to lose insurance, or could cost your insurance company clients greatly.

Topics

• The Supreme Court decision in Ledesma, defining "accident" and finding coverage for employers for intentional torts of employees

• New Insurance Code Section 530.5 concerning efficient proximate cause in relation to landslide, mudslide perils

• Developments concerning the duty to defend and independent counsel

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190025%2FG194301

MCLE - Global Privacy Law Update - Webcast

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:12:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

March 12, 2019: 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm

Topics

• Current status of domestic and international legal and regulatory structures

• Key obligations and risks of non-compliance

• Expected changes to requirements in 2019

• Practice tips for legal practitioners on how to comply and mitigate risk

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G192303%2FG192302

MCLE - Computer Crime Law and Civil Litigation - Webcast

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:10:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

March 15, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

A company's employees, contractors, and vendors increasingly come into direct contact with its computers and IP. This computer access can result in litigation for the unwary and unprepared. This program will discuss California and Federal statutes and laws governing computer access and misuse, including when litigation commonly arises, ways to avoid misunderstandings about access and misuse, and how to make and respond to claims under these laws.

Topics

• Federal and California Computer Crime and Misuse Laws

• Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, California Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act, Stored Communications Act, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, and more

• Computer Crimes by Employees and Ex-Employees

• Remedies Available for Companies • Drafting Agreements that Protect Rights of Access

https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190024%2FB191480

MCLE - View from the Bench: Appellate Conference

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:08:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

March 15, 2019: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

View from the Bench: Practicing in the First District Court of Appeal

MCLE Credits - 6 H, in MCLE and Specialization Credit

https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G195301%2FG195301

MCLE - So you want to tackle an International Family Law Case? - Webcast

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:06:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

March 14, 2019: 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm

Topics

• Jurisdictional Issues

• Hague Convention Treaties -- Child Abduction; Service of Process, and Enforcement of Support

• Enforcement of Orders and Judgments, here and abroad

• Tax Traps

• Using foreign attorneys and local experts

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G190903%2FG190903

MCLE - Settlement Ain't a Bad Word - Webcast

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:04:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

March 13, 2019: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Topics

• Working the case up for early settlement

• What you need to persuade the carrier to consider an early -- and valuable -- settlement for your client.

• How to approach the carrier without seeming "weak".

• How to avoid insurance company stalling -- "we need more information."

• The benefits to responding positively to insurance company requests for information. • Agreements for mutual discovery to get to a plateau at which negotiations are productive.

• How to encourage cooperation toward a common goal of resolution.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G194104%2FG194104

MCLE - Ethics & Environmental Law 2019 - Webcast

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:02:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

March 11, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm

• Handling conflicts in complex multi-party environmental cases

• Representing entities and/or employees in criminal and civil investigations

• Unique confidentiality issues for environmental attorneys

• Issues concerning conflict waivers

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190023%2FG192902

MCLE - Significant Arbitration Cases in 2018/2019 - Webcast

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

March 6, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Significant Arbitration Cases in 2018/2019 Popular Annual Review of all significant Federal and California cases involving arbitration.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G194101%2FG194101

MCLE - Mediation of Intellectual Property Disputes - Webcast

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:18:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

March 4, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

IP disputes are challenging to settle early in the life of a dispute. Accordingly, mediation efforts are often delayed, frequently triggering unintended consequences, lost opportunities and unrecoverable sunk costs. It need not be this way. The speakers will outline strategies to resolve IP disputes more efficiently through tested early dispute resolution (EDR) initiatives and examples of earlier diagnosis and resolution of all forms of IP disputes. While one size does not fit all, patterns, similarities and opportunities will emerge, prompting practical ideas applicable to most IP disputes.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G194107%2FG194107

MCLE - Recent Developments in Estate Planning and Administration - Webcast

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:16:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

March 1, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Learn about the latest developments in case law and legislation that impact your estate planning and administration practice

https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190021%2FG190501

MCLE - Real Property Update 2019

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:14:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Friday, March 29, 2019

Presenter(s): James Beyers, Beyers Costin Simon

David Berry, Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery

Phillip (Jeff) Terry, Carle, Mackie, Power & Ross

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=10964

MCLE - 2019 Civil Trial Workshop

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:12:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Friday, March 22, 2019

2019 Civil Trial Workshop An All-Day Seminar for Those Who Try Civil Cases in Superior Court

Part 1: Pre-Trial Overview

Part 2: Motions in Limine/Oppositions

Part 3: Jury Selection

Part 4: Opening Statements

Part 5: Direct Examination

Part 6: Cross Examination

Part 7: Closing Argument

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=10986

MCLE - Mandatory Arbitration Clauses After Epic Systems v. Lewis

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:10:24 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Friday, March 15, 2019

In Epic Systems, the Supreme Court approved employee waivers of workplace class action claims in favor of individual arbitration proceedings, and, in so doing, rejected federal statutory protection of such claims. Will Armendariz survive? What impact will Epic Systems have on employment litigation practice in California? This panel discussion looks at both plaintiff and defense perspectives on the broader subject of mandatory arbitration as a condition of employment and in litigating cases before arbitrators after Epic.

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=10961

MCLE - Legal Developments in LGBTQ Employment Discrimination Law

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:08:43 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

March 11, 2019

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=10956

MCLE - The Prudent Investor Rule: Investing for Continuing Trusts

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:06:35 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

March 5, 2019

Presenter(s):

John Mackey, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Investment & Fiduciary Services, Exchange Bank

Carmen D. Sinigiani, Partner, Spaulding McCullough & Tansil

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=10558

MCLE - Advanced DissoMaster Training

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:04:27 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Date: Monday, March 4, 2019

Go Beyond the Basics and Learn About Using DissoMaster Under the New Tax Act, Phantom Income, Bonus Reports, True-Ups, Tax Matching, Special Situations and other Advanced Topics.

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=10951

MCLE - Avoiding the Pitfalls of Non-IBR Medical-Legal Litigation - Webinar

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:02:36 GMT

California Lawyers Association

March 28, 2019 / 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM (Pacific)

Maybe you’ve had one, maybe you haven’t, but NON-IBR Medical-Legal issues are lurking in your cases. When they pop up, you better be ready because the rules on proper handling are tricky, and if you don’t get it right, the consequences are serious. This one hour webinar offers a step by step guide to proper handling of NON-IBR Medical-Legal issues that will help you avoid pitfalls, provide accurate guidance to your clients, and to bring the issue to a satisfactory resolution.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/b7934b62-0b48-4d15-b920-e70979deaa67

MCLE - New Criminal Law Statutes: 2019 - Webinar

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:00:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

March 28, 2019 / 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM (Pacific)

Every year brings changes to criminal law. The 2018 legislative session made some major changes in criminal law that went into effect on New Year’s Day. This webinar will discuss many of them, providing some analysis into the reasons for the changes and how they will affect both prosecutors and defenders. Among the changes discussed will be the changes in juvenile practice affecting who can and cannot be prosecuted, the advent of mental health diversion, and some changes in the Rules of Professional Conduct.Additionally, since the laws have been in effect for several weeks, there will be some discussion about effects that are being seen up and down the state in the early days of these changes.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/4ffef229-2f3c-4fe1-a4c0-3d1b38f4d75d

MCLE - Overview of the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) and District-Based Elections - Webinar

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 02:58:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

March 27, 2019 / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Overview of the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) and explanation of the safe harbor provisions under AB 350 (2016) and AB 2123 (2018), as well as practical guidance on counseling clients, hiring a demographer, and drawing district maps.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/318b296a-3029-495e-adb1-3e00e8c9f17a

MCLE - The Cal Fire Decision on Vested Rights: How Does It Affect Public Agencies and Their Employees? - Webinar

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 02:56:05 GMT

California Lawyers Association

March 21, 2019 / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

The California Supreme Court has now addressed the issue of the vested retirement benefits and the validity of the “California Rule”. For decades, the California Rule has been a strong judicially created barrier to public employers’ attempts to roll back escalating pension obligations. This webinar will discuss the California Rule, the Supreme Court’s ruling and its impacts on public employers and employees now and in the future.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/7875fe22-8cd2-4aaa-95a6-5d79408675db

MCLE - IP Issues for Commercial Property Owners: How to Avoid Paying Millions to Graffiti Artists - Webinar

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:52:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

March 20, 2019 / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Artwork on buildings can be protected under a number of intellectual property regimes, including copyright or trade dress. Recently, graffiti artists have successfully sued property owners for millions of dollars the removal of graffiti in violation of a relatively new form of IP in the United States: "Artist Rights.” Most famously, a group of graffiti artists recently obtained damages of $6.7 million in a lawsuit under the Visual Artist Rights Act for the whitewashing of their graffiti by property owners at “5Pointz” in New York. The webinar will examine the various types of protection afforded artwork on buildings; the 5Pointz case and other recent cases involving artist rights; and precautions all property owners should take before allowing artwork to be created or destroyed on their buildings.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/78da3e4b-6e2c-430f-8ecd-45f9ccb4ea57

CLA - The 27th Annual Estate and Gift Tax Conference

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:50:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Thursday-Friday, March 14-15, 2019

The 27th Annual Estate and Gift Tax Conference

Thursday, March 14, 2019 through Friday, March 15, 2019

University of San Francisco School of Law LL.M. Tax Program

101 Howard St.

San Francisco, CA 94105

http://calawyers.org/Sections/Taxation/Education/Estate-and-Gift-Tax-Conference

MCLE - The Hague and The UCCJEA - a General Overview - Webinar

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:48:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

March 14, 2019 / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

A general substantive and procedural look at The Hague Treaty and UCCJEA in International Custody cases.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/bc0a8f11-17dd-40f2-bce0-7bb8ef5c4f3f

MCLE - Cross-Border Mediation – What You Should Know - Webinar

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:46:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

March 13, 2019 / 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Pacific)

This webinar will feature speakers from Japan, France and the U.S. focusing on mediation issues for disputes involving parties from more than one country. Topics will include privilege, ethics and strategies when dealing with persons from different cultures and legal systems.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/20961cd1-d996-4899-b61c-dfe88d507062

MCLE - Income Taxation of Domestic Trusts - Webinar

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:44:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

March 5, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Category: Co-Sponsored Programs, Taxation, Trusts & Estates Trusts and estates are subject to increased tax rates as high as 40.8% on ordinary income as soon as net income exceeds only $12,750 ( in 2019) and 23.8% on qualified dividends and long term capital gains as soon as net income exceeds $12,950 (in 2019). To help practitioners minimize the impact of higher tax rates and avoid many of the traps for the unwary, this program will translate different definitions of income, including fiduciary accounting income, distributable net income and trust taxable income in a clear and concise manner. In addition, this presentation will review the impact of recent tax reform, case law, IRS guidance, and Treasury regulations on the taxation of trusts and estates

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/29f1e412-4e26-46e0-abbb-712bb128c1ef

MCLE - Tax Strategies and Implications When Settling a Trust or Estate Dispute

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:42:27 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

03/28/2019 / 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Parties to a trust or estate dispute may resolve their differences through a settlement agreement instead of by proceeding to a final judgment on the merits. If pursuant to that agreement a property right or interest is modified or transferred, a lawyer who fails to consider the tax consequences from the beginning of the dispute risks creating an unanticipated tax exposure for his or her client.

This program will assist lawyers with identifying the relevant tax exposures; assessing the true after-tax value of a disputed claim; leveraging such knowledge to pursue a settlement strategy beneficial to the client; and reaching a settlement agreement that will not be challenged by the IRS. We focus on the taxes that, in our experience, most likely will appear in a trust or estate dispute: federal and California state income tax; California real property tax; and federal transfer taxes, i.e., the gift tax, estate tax, and generation-skipping transfer tax.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12502&mobileapp=0

MCLE - LLCs and Charging Orders: What a Bankruptcy Practitioner Needs to Know

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:40:21 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

03/26/2019 / 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

The Bankruptcy Code provides no specific treatment of a debtor/member’s LLC interest. Case law regarding the effect of a bankruptcy on a debtor/ member’s LLC interest is confusing and contradictory. Judges and counsel for trustees, creditors and debtors struggle with the issues: What happens to an LLC if a member of the LLC files for bankruptcy relief? Is the operating agreement of an LLC an executory contract ? Can a trustee assume the operating agreement? Can the interest of the debtor in an LLC be sold under §363? Join Jay D. Adkisson, renowned speaker and author, for a program that will explore issues that arise when a member/debtor of an LLC files for bankruptcy relief.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12595&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Murder in City Hall: Supervisor Milk and Mayor Moscone

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:38:48 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

03/21/2019 / 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Burk Delventhal, Chief Deputy of the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office, will discuss the history of progressive politics, and the assassination of Harvey Milk and Mayor Moscone and its aftermath and legal impact on the city. Mr. Delventhal was with the City Attorney’s Office at the time of the assassinations, and played a role in the governmental response, and the legal repercussions.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12591&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Evidence Tool Kit Part Two

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:36:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

03/14/2019 / 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Need a practical refresher course on the rules of evidence? Tired of invoking the Sitwell Doctrine (“What’s your objection counsel? “I don’t know, it just doesn’t sit well.”) The Evidence Survival Tool Kit: It’s More Than Just A State Of Mind is a 2-session course taught over 4 hours by four Superior Court judges designed to provide criminal and civil lawyers with a practical overview of the rules of evidence. Through hypotheticals and simulations, participants will develop a better understanding of the rules and their effective application in trial.

March 7th: The first 2-hour session focuses on notions of relevance (including the use of out of court statements for non-hearsay purposes,) the requirements of competence and personal knowledge, refreshing recollection, and the introduction of writings and documentary evidence (authentication and the best evidence rule.)

March 14th: The second session zeroes in on hearsay, including difficult exceptions (state of mind, business records, past recollection recorded and the use of prior inconsistent and consistent statements.)

Event at capacity.

Please email staci@acbanet.org to be added to the wait list.

MCLE - Evidence Tool Kit Part One

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:34:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

03/07/2019 / 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Please join Alameda County Judges Cramer and Brand along with representatives from the Alameda County District Attorney's Office and Public Defender's Office for a program on the basics of evidence.

March 15th: The second session zeroes in on hearsay, including difficult exceptions (state of mind, business records, past recollection recorded and the use of prior inconsistent and consistent statements.)

At capacity:

Please email staci@acbanet.org to be added to the wait list.

MCLE - Could PFAS Bankrupt Your Business?

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:32:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

03/06/2019 / 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

ACBA Environmental Law Section

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12601&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Winning Your Appeal While You Are Still in Trial

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:30:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

03/05/2019 / 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Common litigation mistakes can ruin your chances on appeal long before you file a notice of appeal. Join appellate practitioners Kelly Woodruff and Jennifer Teaford to learn how to avoid mistakes and how to lay the ground for a successful appeal while still in the trial court. The program will cover dispositive pretrial motions, shaping the record and preserving issues for appeal, presenting oral argument, and post-trial motions.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12493&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Pension Division Malpractice and QDROs

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 18:08:12 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

TUE | MAR 19 | 12:00-1:30P

Retirement benefits are often the major asset in most divorce cases. There are approximately one million divorces per year and yet only about 40 pension division experts to assist family law attorneys and judges. A new web based platform enables a paradigm change and empowers family law attorneys with added ability to best represent their clients and meet the duty of competence.

From this ethics talk, participants will understand the family law attorney’s duty of competence regarding retirement benefit division in divorce which requires (1) understanding and use of technology and (2) not to commit malpractice.

https://marinbar.org/events/?type=event&id=255

MCLE - The Top 10 Ethics Rule Changes That May Affect Your Practice

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 18:06:00 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

TUE | MAR 12 | 12:00-1:00P

California attorneys are now governed by a new set of Rules of Professional Conduct. Join us to learn about the key changes and how they may affect your practice.

https://marinbar.org/events/?type=event&id=252

MCLE - 2018 Year in Review: Significant Developments in California Real Property Law

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 18:04:00 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

THU | MAR 07 | 11:30A-2:00P

An annual Real Property Section meeting to review the significant updates with an esteemed panel. The event sells out each year. Register early

https://marinbar.org/events/?type=event&id=254

MCLE - The Silicon Valley Startup Model: What Is It and Why Is It So Successful?

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 18:02:31 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Thursday, March 21, 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

Silicon Valley has been an incubator for startups for over 50 years, and throughout those years, the model for forming and financing startup companies has been refined to near perfection. Today the standard formation and financing documents anticipate the issues and challenges that routinely arise in a new company – with founders who are often young, bright and have just met each other. Please join Carole Bellis, Partner in the Silicon Valley office of Kilpatrick Townsend, an incorporator of thousands of startups, Wes Jackson, Co-Founder and CEO of Valitor, a startup in the therapeutic protein space who led the fundraising efforts to close Valitor’s Series A financing, and Mike Lyons, Managing Director of NewLine Ventures and Adjunct Professor at Stanford, as they walk you through the key considerations for founders and share some of the lessons they have learned along the way.

http://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12634

MCLE - Ethical Dilemmas in ADR

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Tuesday, March 19, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

In their interactive program, Hon. Robert Freedman (Ret.) and Hon. Ignazio Ruvolo (Ret.) will examine the ethical quandaries unique to participation in mediation and arbitration. The program is intended to anticipate and cope with real life ethical challenges for lawyers and their clients including risks of professional liability and disciplinary proceedings.

http://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12439

MCLE - LLC JUNGLE

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 17:58:00 GMT

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:21:00 GMT

California Courts Newsroom

January 12, 2018

"WAFM stands for Workload-Based Allocation and Funding Methodology (WAFM). The Judicial Council uses WAFM to calculate how much funding each of the state’s 58 trial courts will receive annually, based on the workload at each court."

California Judicial Branch Budget Fiscal Year 2018-2019

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:19:00 GMT

California Courts Newsroom

August 6, 2018

https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/facts/judicial-branch-budget-fiscal-year-2018-2019

Railroad of the Sky

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:17:28 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

February 2, 2019

"Amazon, Alphabet, FedEx, UPS, 7-Eleven—all are developing a system of drones to deliver packages. These drone delivery companies (referred to as “operators”) believe drone delivery can significantly reduce their shipping costs and increase the speed of their deliveries. In July 2016, 7-Eleven completed the first retail drone delivery in the United States. In December 2016, Amazon Prime Air, the Amazon drone delivery service, completed its first delivery in England. Now, Amazon is planning airborne warehouses.

Federal regulations, private property rights, state property laws, and local ordinances are a few of the hurdles these operators will have to overcome before they can provide a drone delivery service. At the federal level, drone travel at high altitude is currently restricted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). At the state level, travel at low altitude over private property requires agreements from a patchwork of property owners."

https://marinbar.org/news/article/?type=news&id=407

The Top Ten Things a General Practitioner Should Know About the Regulation of Home Improvement Contractors

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:15:00 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

February 3, 2019

https://marinbar.org/news/article/?type=news&id=403.

Stanford Legal Radio - Climate Change and the Law with Guest Tom Heller

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 14:34:00 GMT

Stanford Legal Radio

January 19, 2019

Stanford Law Professor Tom Heller, faculty director of the new Sustainable Finance Initiative at Stanford, discusses the legal and financial challenges in the effort to solve climate change.

This episode originally aired on SiriusXM on January 19, 2019.

https://law.stanford.edu/stanford-legal-on-siriusxm/climate-change-and-the-law-with-guest-tom-heller/

A Mother Learns the Identity of Her Child’s Grandmother. A Sperm Bank Threatens to Sue.

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 14:32:00 GMT

NY Times.com

February 16, 2019

“Upon further investigation, we may be entitled to additional monetary damages if you have used other ancestry DNA programs, facial recognition tools on the internet or any other means, directly or indirectly, to contact or seek the identity of the donor,” said the letter, written by the sperm bank’s general counsel, Margaret Howell Benson.

“We will seek a restraining order or injunction if you continue with this course of action in any manner.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/16/health/sperm-donation-dna-testing.html?imp_id=968225616&action=click&module=trending&pgtype=Article®ion=Footer

Court denies PopSugar's motion to dismiss Instagram influencer's copyright infringement case

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 14:30:00 GMT

Northern California Record

February 14,2 2019

"Plaintiff has sufficiently alleged a violation of section 1202(b). The Instagram sidebar is alleged to include identifying information about plaintiff that plausibly constitutes (copyright management information) under section 1202(c). And the plausible inference from Plaintiff’s allegations is that PopSugar removed the CMI from plaintiff’s Instagram posts knowing that removing the CMI would help to conceal the alleged infringement of plaintiff’s images. The court therefore denies defendant’s motion to dismiss Plaintiff’s DMCA claim," Gilliam said.

https://norcalrecord.com/stories/511774436-court-denies-popsugar-s-motion-to-dismiss-instagram-influencer-s-copyright-infringement-case?utm_source=Northern%2BCalifornia%2BRecord&utm_campaign=3aafbc7941-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9464329f79-3aafbc7941-65900859

Who Have You Helped today? California County Law Libraries

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:45:00 GMT

In 1891 California became the first state to specifically establish a system of public law libraries, funded by court filing fees, and open to the general public as well as lawyers.

What services do they provide to the community today?

https://youtu.be/U-YW14T10eg

California, Trucking Groups Battle Over Independent Contractor Definition in Court

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 16:02:00 GMT

HDT Trucking Info

February 12, 2019

"The California attorney general’s office has fired back at two trucking groups’ legal challenges to a state Supreme Court ruling that may make it impossible for trucking companies to use independent contractor drivers in the state."

https://www.truckinginfo.com/325003/california-trucking-groups-battle-over-independent-contractor-definition-in-cour

7 Tips for Recording a Real Property Interest

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 16:00:00 GMT

CEBBLOG

February 15, 2019

"Regardless of the type of interest, it’s absolutely crucial to record your client’s newly acquired real property interest. By recording the transfer, grantees, buyers, and lenders are protected against both future purchasers for value and unknown prior interests in the same property. Additionally, title insurance companies generally will only insure an interest if it’s recorded. These benefits may not attach, however, if the recordation—or the recorded instrument itself—was defective."

https://blog.ceb.com/2019/02/15/7-tips-for-recording-a-real-property-interest/#more-22560

Sonoma County Bar Association 2019 Family Law Judicial Officers’ Luncheon

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 04:32:00 GMT

Date: Friday, March 1, 2019

Time: Check-In: 11:30 am; Lunch and Presentation: 12:00 – 1:30 pm

Judicial Officer(s):

Hon. Shelly Averill, Supervising Judge, Sonoma County Superior Court

Hon. Robert S. Boyd, Sonoma County Superior Court

Hon. James G. Bertoli, Sonoma County Superior Court

Hon. Becky Rasmason, Commissioner, Sonoma County Superior Court

Place: Vintners Inn, 4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Registration Fee: $85—SCBA Members | $105—Public

Student: $45 (The student discount is now available online for SCBA Student Members. Students who are not members of SCBA may utilize the student discount by downloading the registration form and submitting it with proof of current enrollment to the SCBA Offices. For more information on becoming a member of SCBA, please contact Susan Demers at (707) 542-1190 ext. 18.)

Click Here to Register

Click Here to Download the Registration Flyer

Carmel “Kim” Prashker Ebb (1924 - 2019) - A life of legal firsts

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 04:30:01 GMT

ABA Journal News

February 12, 2019

Carmel “Kim” Prashker Ebb, a lawyer who lived “a life of legal firsts,” died Feb. 10 at age 94.

Ebb wrote about her experiences in a story for ABAJournal.com. She graduated first in her Columbia Law School class in 1945 at age 21 after completing college and law school in five years. She went on to become the first female clerk for a federal appeals judge.

Ebb secured the clerkship with Judge Jerome Frank of the New York-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after contacting him about an article he wrote asserting that women should have the same workplace opportunities as men. Frank hired Ebb, who met her husband, another 2nd Circuit clerk, while on the job.

She married Lawrence Ebb seven months after their first meeting, and they remained together until his death in 2000.

After her clerkship, Ebb sought a job at private law firms, but was unable to land a position. At the time, Ebb wrote for ABAJournal.com, “the prospects for a female law graduate were pretty dismal. You might be hired to draw up wills in a law firm’s back room, where no client would discover that a woman had done the work, or toil anonymously for some legislative commission, drafting revisions of dusty statutes.”

Ebb had also sought a clerkship on the U.S. Supreme Court. She had a promising interview with one of the justices, according to an obituary written by Ebb’s son, Peter, a partner at Ropes & Gray. She was turned down, however, when the justice said his wife would never let him work in such close proximity to a woman.

Ebb found a job as a lawyer with the Atomic Energy Commission. She went on to work as a lawyer at several government agencies and as a labor lawyer at two law firms. During part of her career, she worked part time in a series of legal positions while raising three children.

Peter Ebb said his mother “remained a formidable pingpong player into her 80s” and “grudgingly gave up kayaking with her grandchildren at what she considered to be the premature age of 91.”

Read her piece from 2018:

http://www.abajournal.com/voice/article/a_career_of_legal_firsts_including_romance_and_marriage

Volunteer to Serve on the San Francisco Civil Grand Jury

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 21:04:00 GMT

February 7, 2019 - News from the Bar

San Francisco Superior Court is seeking volunteers for Civil Grand Jury service for the 2019-2020 term. The Civil Grand Jury is the “watchdog” for the City and County of San Francisco. The Civil Grand Jury investigates the operations of City government, including officials, departments, and agencies. Each year, the Civil Grand Jury issues reports based on its findings. Those reports are heard before the Board of Supervisors.

The Civil Grand Jury will serve from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

https://blog.sfbar.org/2019/02/07/volunteer-to-serve-on-the-san-francisco-civil-grand-jury/

The Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society - Inaugural Bill Edlund Award Event honoring Louise Renne

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 21:02:00 GMT

The Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society

Inaugural Bill Edlund Award Event: March 27, 2019

The NJCHS and the Northern District Court Historical Society invite you to join us on March 27, 2019, as we honor Louise Renne as the inaugural recipient of the Bill Edlund Award for Professionalism in the Law.

In addition to having served as a member of the Board of Supervisors, Ms. Renne was also the indefatigable City Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco, and the first woman to serve in that position; a position she held from 1986 to 2001.

We will celebrate both Bill Edlund and Louise Renne with a short program, and a reception to follow.

Wed, March 27, 2019
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM PDT

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
95 7th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

The program is free, but reservations are required.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bill-edlund-award-celebration-honoring-louise-renne-tickets-56070057050

A Conversation with Chief Justice John Roberts - Webcast

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 21:00:00 GMT

Belmont University School of Law

February 6, 2019

The Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States, participated Wednesday in a 45-minute conversation with Belmont Law Dean Alberto Gonzales in Belmont’s Baskin Center. Judge Gonzales, the former U.S. Attorney General, led a discussion with the Chief Justice in front of an audience of Belmont Law students, invited dignitaries and local judges.

https://youtu.be/x-2vV84d6RY

When Private Fights Over Millions Become Public (Things Get Ugly)

Sat, 09 Feb 2019 14:02:00 GMT

New York Times

February 8, 2019

"Despite the large sums of money, the fight is a family squabble like any other, although one that played out in New York newspapers and trade publications. Most people would want to avoid such costly and destructive courtroom battles, but they are increasingly common. In fact, legal action among family members has become a booming business for lawyers who specialize in estate litigation."

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/08/your-money/family-estate-court-fight.html

Napa County erases dozens of past pot convictions, reduces others

Sat, 09 Feb 2019 14:00:00 GMT

Vallejo Times Herald

February 6, 2019

"Passed by California voters, Proposition 64 legalized the possession and use of recreational marijuana by adults. It also decreased penalties for possession with intent to sell, sales, transportation and cultivation of marijuana. Prop. 64 was retroactive, allowing for reductions and dismissals for previously imposed punishments, officials said."

https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2019/02/06/napa-county-erases-dozens-of-past-pot-convictions-reduces-others/

Stanford Legal Radio - Natural Disasters and Climate Change with Guest Buzz Thompson

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:00:00 GMT

Stanford Legal Radio

January 19, 2019

Is climate change to blame for recent natural disasters like California’s Camp Fire? Will law and policy make the appropriate adjustments to protect lives and property? Barton “Buzz” Thompson, an expert in water and natural resources law, shares his expertise on the issue.

This episode originally aired on SiriusXM on January 19, 2019.

https://soundcloud.com/user-458541487/wildfire-issues-with-guest-buzz-thompson

My turn: How to ensure equal access to the law when we speak 200 different languages

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:15:00 GMT

CalMatters

February 3, 2019

By Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar

California’s courts serve a state with nearly 40 million people, whose daily lives trigger disputes about matters ranging from child custody to housing to digital privacy. But ensuring that all people in the state can protect their rights and interests by accessing the courts means we must contend with California’s enormous—indeed, almost unique—linguistic diversity.

On any given day, in courthouses throughout the state, members of the public fluent in dozens of languages—yet lacking fluency in English—show up in court. In California—home to the most linguistically diverse population in the nation—the challenge has been formidable.

https://calmatters.org/articles/commentary/my-turn-how-to-ensure-equal-access-to-the-law-when-we-speak-200-different-languages/

California Split: 1 year after nation's largest bar became 2 entities, observers see positive change

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 18:15:00 GMT

ABA Journal

February 2019

The separation of the State Bar of California, created in 1927, did not come without fierce internal and legislative battles, though bar leaders and outside groups said the first year of de-unification produced the positive changes they envisioned.

The mandatory bar focused more closely on admissions and discipline for its more than 250,000 active and inactive licensees. In turn, the voluntary-membership CLA got off to a strong start taking responsibility for many of the bar’s trade association-like functions and launching new initiatives.

http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/1-year-after-californias-state-bar-became-2-entities-observers-see-positive-changes/?icn=most_read

Proposed model rules for online legal document companies go back to the drawing board

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 14:02:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

2-1-2019

“There were concerns with the guidelines we proposed,” says Michael Miller, president of the NYSBA. He notes that the executive committees of the ABA Center for Innovation, the Standing Committee on the Delivery of Legal Services, the Business Law Section and the Section of Dispute Resolution all felt there was need for clarify the proposed guidelines before going forward.

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/model-rules-for-online-legal-document-companies-withdrawn

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:14:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

February 5, 2019

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Under the Trump Administration, H-1B petitions are being more heavily scrutinized. The panelists will provide practical tips for preparing cases for success by looking at recent adjudication trends and common requests for evidence (RFEs) from USCIS. The panelists will discuss pre-filing strategies and ways to get Requests for Evidence approved. Other topics include the impact of unlawful presence memos on H-1B petitions, special issues that arise for start-ups and small employers, and selecting the occupational classification code.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12325&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Reverse Mortgages: A Financing Tool For House Rich and Cashflow Poor Clients

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:12:00 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

12:00 - 1:30 P.M.

Our clients are part of the increasing aging population of Marin County and faced with the challenges of financially meeting expenses to live in the bay area. In this program, our guest speakers specialize in Reverse Mortgages and tax treatments and will educate real property and estate planning section members on other options available to their clients.

Topics covered will be:

• What is a Reverse Mortgage? How does it work?

• Common Use of Reverse Mortgages

• Reverse Mortgage for a Home Purchase

• Guidelines for qualifications

• What type of property can be purchased?

• What determines the size of the down payment?

• Jumbo Loans/Line of Credit

• Reverse Mortgage Benefits

• Tax aspects of the strategies presented

https://marinbar.org/events/?type=event&id=246

MCLE - A View From the Bench

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:10:00 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

12:00 - 1:30 pm

3. Analyze and understand a client’s ESI systems and storage;

4. Advise the client on available options for collection and preservation of ESI;

5. Identify custodians of potentially relevant ESI;

6. Engage in competent and meaningful meet and confer with opposing counsel concerning an e-discovery plan;

7. Perform data searches;

8. Collect responsive ESI in a manner that preserves the integrity of the ESI; and

9. Produce responsive non-privileged ESI in a recognized and appropriate manner.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/E1229B6A-694C-41D4-835A-6DC961B12995

MCLE - The Nuts and Bolts of Trademark Law - Webcast

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 03:18:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

February 27, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

This annual presentation provides a comprehensive and occasionally idiosyncratic overview of trademark law. Referencing literary classics to illustrate its points, the presentations covers:

• Basic principles of trademark law and litigation

• Registration procedures

• "Legal frontier" issues

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G192502%2FG192502

MCLE - Restructuring Foreign Investments in U.S. Real Property - Webcast

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 03:16:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

February 26, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts significantly lowered the corporate tax rate. Such rate significantly impacts the traditional recommendation for how nonresidents of the U.S. should hold their real estate investments in the U.S. While prior structures provided tax efficiency with some risks, the new paradigm provides the same tax efficiencies with no such risks.

Topics

• Tax reform impact on structuring acquisitions of commercial and residential properties

• Commonly used structures with U.S. and foreign holding companies

• Estate and gift tax planning

• Use of portfolio debt

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G190702%2FG190702

MCLE - Recent Developments in SF Landlord-Tenant Practice - 2019

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 03:14:26 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

February 26, 2019: 12:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Topics

• Update on the City Funded Program for Representation for Tenants Facing Eviction

• How the 2017 OMI amendments are playing out in Court.

• New 2019 legislation affecting residential tenants and landlords.

• New Dept. 501 Ex Parte Rules

• Important 2018 Landlord/Tenant Cases

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G191702%2FG197102

MCLE - Implicit Bias: Fact or Fiction? - Webcast

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:35:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

February 25, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Implicit bias has catapulted into the spotlight in the last several months as organizations begin to be challenged by women who claim they have been denied opportunities and equal compensation because of the stereotypes and hidden biases of decision makers. Some experts say this explains why, even 50 years after the passage of Title VII, there is still a dearth of women in high level positions in companies and law firms. Others say the concept of implicit bias is illusory and that the absence of women in the higher echelons of corporate America is due to a pipeline issue or lack of ambition or choices women make about their careers. In this discussion with two prominent women in the employment bar, we will examine implicit bias and whether it helps explain the lack of women in positions of power and leadership in law firms and companies.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190020%2FR160023

MCLE - Pre-Immigration Tax Planning - Webcast

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:33:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

February 20, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Learn of the legal and tax implication of investing and immigrating into the United States. You will want to attend if your client situations include: 1. NRA with assets in U.S. 2. Becoming a U.S. tax resident 3. Disclosures of Non-U.S. assets 4. Expatriation -- leaving U.S. resident tax jurisdiction Learn to spot the key issues your clients may face in navigating the U.S. tax system.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G192302%2FG192302

MCLE - IP BYTES: Hot Topics in Trademark Law - Webcast

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:31:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

February 18, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Based on the popular lightning round talks in the design and engineering fields, hear 10 trademark professionals address topics of current interest

• Ten trademark professionals give six-minute lightning talks

• Presentations will cover every phase of trademark practice, from portfolios through litigation

• Hear from in-house counsel, joined by private practitioners at firms of all sizes

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190019%2FG182510

MCLE - Changing Standards for Vapor Intrusion

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:29:21 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

February 13, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G192901%2FG192901

MCLE - Construction Law Ethics

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:18:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

February 12, 2019: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Overview

Construction projects involve numerous stakeholders, including developers, property owners, designers, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, local and statewide government officials, and more. The panel will identify common ethical issues for construction law practitioners and how to avoid these pitfalls. Using real examples, the panelists will test attendee knowledge and provide strategies for navigating the complexities of real estate and construction projects.

Topics

• Common ethical issues in a construction context

• How to ethically navigate working with numerous stakeholders on a construction project

• Ethical interactions between owners, designers, general contractors, and subcontractors

• Interactive, scenario-based instruction that will test your knowledge

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B191221%2FB191221

MCLE - Labor and Employment Law Yosemite Conference

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:16:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

February 8, 2019: 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm

MCLE Credits - 5.5 H, of which 1.5 is in Legal Ethics Credit. This program occurs February 8-9th.

https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G190301%2FG190301

MCLE - Recent Developments in Business Bankruptcy - Webcast

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:14:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

February 6, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm

Topics

• Is a stockholder buy-sell agreement an executory contract?

• How does failure to object in the bankruptcy court affect appellate standing?

• Is a creditor’s subjective good faith belief a defense to a motion for contempt for violation of the discharge injunction?

• Does a bankruptcy court have authority to sell a ship free and clear of a maritime lien?

• Are state excise taxes pre- or post-petition claims?

https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190014%2FG181909

MCLE - Those who change beneficiaries on their death beds

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:12:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

February 5, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

ERISA, Insurance and Probate Jurisdiction over beneficiary changes and the procedural options available to the claimants

Topics

• Limits of Probate Jurisdiction

• Framing the Claim

• Community Property Interests

https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G190503%2FG190503

MCLE - 2018 Employment Law Updates - Webcast

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:10:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

February 1, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:20 pm

Discussion topics for this conversation will include:

- Round-up of 2018 federal cases in disability employment law

- Round-up of 2018 California cases in disability employment law

- Changes in law and predictions for 2019

https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190012%2FG181629

MCLE - "Puttin' on the Writs"

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:08:00 GMT

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Wednesday, February 27, 11:45 am – 1:15 pm

This program will focus on what to consider when deciding whether to file a writ petition, and how to maximize the likelihood of success on the petition.

http://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12458

MCLE - Love Makes A Family: Recognizing Statutory Natural Parentage, When Relationship Supersedes Biology

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:06:00 GMT

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Tuesday, February 26, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

The parent/child relationship is the foundation of a litany of rights involving custody and visitation, healthcare decision-making, family reunification, child support, heirship, survivorship benefits and wrongful death recovery. Yet false assumptions about the commonly used term “natural parent” lead to waived claims and error across legal practice areas. This presentation explores the evolving statutory and common law defining the parent-child relationship to assist practitioners to identify and navigate parentage issues in diverse family situations.

http://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12343

MCLE - Bridging the Gap 2019

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:04:00 GMT

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Friday, February 22, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Take this opportunity to get acquainted with the Contra Costa County Bar Association, the Superior Court, local judges, local practitioners...and much more!

http://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12195

MCLE - New Laws for 2019 with Garrick Byers

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:02:00 GMT

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Friday, February 22, 11:45 am – 1:15 pm

Garrick Byers, called the “Statute Decoder” because of his great facility at understanding and explaining California statutes, has written and spoken extensively on Proposition 47. He has also handled many trial and appellate level Prop 47 cases. In addition, he has written and spoken extensively on a very wide variety of other criminal law topics. He is a former President of the California Public Defenders Association, and is a member of their Legislative Committee. He was a deputy public defender in Fresno County for 30 years and in Contra Costa County for three years. He is currently in private practice, taking mainly appointed criminal appeals, and some trial-level work. He is certified by the California State Bar Association as a criminal law specialist.

http://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12270

MCLE - The Evolution of the Equitable Easement in California

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Friday, February 15, 7:30 am – 9:00 am

http://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12440

MCLE - A Matter of Trust: The Challenges of Mediating Inheritance Disputes

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 08:10:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

February 26, 2019

It is not just the intensity of emotions that challenges the mediator in inheritance disputes. Challenges arise also from the range of interests that need to be considered, including some that might not be represented at the mediation, trying to clarify what the real issues and sources of dispute are, meeting (or ignoring) Probate Code and tax code strictures, and ethical dilemmas posed by attorney-client and multi-party tensions. By discussing these and other challenges, the speaker will also be eliciting ideas for overcoming them, before, during, and after the mediation session.

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=10938

MCLE - New Laws and Forms in the Civil Department for 2019

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 08:08:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

February 25, 2019

Mr. English Will Discuss Forms & Procedures Pertinent to the Civil Department of the Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=10933

MCLE - Basic Fee Arbitration Training

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 08:06:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

February 21, 2019

This training session is offered to all prospective and current volunteers who arbitrate attorney-client fee disputes for the Mandatory Fee Arbitration Programs through the Sonoma County Bar Association and the State Bar of California. The course will provide the basic training required to serve on a bar program’s fee arbitration panel. Non-lawyer (lay) arbitrators, in addition to attorneys, are encouraged to attend this valuable training session and join the Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program.

Speakers will address recent developments in fee arbitration and other important topics such as:

~ Writing an Enforceable Award

~ Statute of Limitations

~ Effect of Conflicts of Interest

~ Arbitrator Disclosure Requirements

~ Controlling the Proceeding

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=10913

MCLE - Do’s and Don’ts of Civil Motion Practice

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 08:04:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

February 15, 2019

Get a peek into how the civil department reviews motions. This talk will cover some common pitfalls the court sees in civil law and motion practice. Judge Chouteau and Mr. English will also provide tips on effective motion practice.

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=10851

MCLE - Representing an Undocumented Person

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 08:02:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

February 6, 2019

This Follow-up Program to the 2018 Presentation by the Same Name Continues the Discussion on Addressing the Needs and Rights of an Undocumented Person in Immigration and Criminal Courts.

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=10844

MCLE - What to Know About the New Tax Law, A Year Later

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Please join us for a further discussion from the May 2018 presentation on the new tax law changes. We will review the new proposed regulations from the IRS on Qualified Business Income Deduction (QBID) as well as update everyone on additional guidance on the alimony change that has or has not yet been received from the IRS.

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=10836

Does Your Aging Client Have Diminished Capacity?

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

January 5, 2019

Carolynn Rosenblatt

"It’s inescapable. Living in Marin will bring you into contact with older clients sooner or later. Our county has an increasing number of residents over the age of 65, which means that lawyers in every area of practice will work with them. The County’s Civil Grand Jury projected in its Marin Is Aging report (April, 2018) that nearly a third of our population will be over age 65 by 2020. What does this mean for lawyers?"

https://marinbar.org/news/article/?type=news&id=400

ABA Midyear Meeting 2019: How to Conduct Free Legal Research - Podcast

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Legal Talk Network

On The Road

January 26, 2019

Ever wonder how to conduct legal research on a budget? In this On the Road report from the ABA Midyear Meeting 2019, host Laurence Colletti talks to Barbara Bavis about where you can research legal topics for free. She gives suggestions where to research for different types of law (state, case, civil, criminal, and international), and talks about how law blogs can be a good resource to find legal issues that aren’t fake news. Check out the Law Library of Congress at http://www.loc.gov/law/.

Barbara Bavis has been the legal reference librarian at the Law Library of Congress since 2012.

https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/special-reports/2019/01/aba-midyear-meeting-2019-how-to-conduct-free-legal-research/

Supreme Court refuses to hear internet libel case

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Jurist

January 24, 2019

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to take up an appeal in Hassell v. Bird, in which the California Supreme Court ruled that the Communication Decency Act provided that interactive websites were immune from liability for defamatory comments posted on the website.

https://www.jurist.org/news/2019/01/supreme-court-refuses-to-hear-internet-libel-case/

Case Remanded for New Trial Under Court Reporter Ruling

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:15:25 GMT

Metropolitan News-Enterprise

January 23, 2019

The Fourth District Court of Appeal yesterday—acting in response to the state Supreme Court’s July 5 decision invalidating the San Diego Superior Court’s policy of not providing court reporters to indigent litigants—remanded a case for a new trial because there was no transcript of proceedings leading to the granting of a nonsuit.

http://www.metnews.com/articles/2019/dogan012319.htm

4 Key Documents in a Motion to Compel

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 15:15:00 GMT

CEBBLOG

January 23, 2019

Julie Brook, Esq.

A motion to compel must consist of at least four documents. Here’s a handy checklist to be sure that you’ve got all your motion papers set to go.

https://blog.ceb.com/2019/01/23/4-key-documents-in-a-motion-to-compel/#more-22147

Key Issues In Retaining Client Files In California

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 15:13:00 GMT

San Francisco Attorney Magazine

Winter 2018

By Daniel W. Hager

Records retention presents important issues of ethics (protecting client property and maintaining confidentiality and loyalty), risk management (avoiding ethical violations and claims), and expense (controlling the cost of maintaining records).

http://www.sfbar.org/forms/sfam/q42018/q4-2018_ahern.pdf

Napa County celebrates rebirth of quake-damaged courthouse

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:02:00 GMT

Napa Valley Register

January 22, 2019

The August 2014 earthquake damaged the masonry 1879 building so badly that the county jammed giant steel beams against the exterior as reinforcement. On Jan. 7, the repaired courthouse finally reopened with no beams in sight and without fanfare.

https://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/napa-county-celebrates-rebirth-of-quake-damaged-courthouse/article_ea388af3-a06a-5bcf-850a-123fb48984f7.html

Once again, judiciary pushes back date when funds will run out, says this is final extension

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:00:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

January 23, 2019

For the third time, the federal judiciary has pushed back the date it expects funds for federal court operations to run out.

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/once-again-judiciary-pushes-back-date-when-funds-will-run-out-says-this-is-final-extension

Fresno County court staff agree to contract, end strike

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 01:30:00 GMT

The Fresno Bee

January 22, 2019

The court reporters and other support staff at the Fresno County Superior Court have agreed to a labor contract with the court, ending a strike that began last week. The Service Employees International Union Local 521, which represents more than 200 court employees, announced the resolution Tuesday afternoon. Details were not immediately available.

https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article224935300.html

We the Corporations: The Constitutional Rights of Businesses - Webcast

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 13:04:00 GMT

National Constitution Center

Streamed live on Apr 30, 2018

Adam Winkler, author of We the Corporations: How American Businesses Won Their Civil Rights, and Kent Greenfield, author of Corporations Are People Too, discuss the Citizens United ruling, corporate rights, and the history of corporations in America.

https://youtu.be/ByHFV3wCjqA?t=1

The End of Sanctions? New spoliation sanctions trends and their practical impact - Webinar

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 13:02:00 GMT

Live online Jan 23 1:00 pm

Following the 2015 amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the amount of cases involving spoliation sanctions has plummeted. Today, cases involving discovery sanctions are only one third as common as they were during their peak in 2011 and 2012.

Are we seeing the end of sanctions? And if so, what effects is this having on the legal practice?

Join Logikcull and eDiscovery experts Craig Ball and Mira Edelman as we explore these topics, including a review of extensive new research on eDiscovery sanctions post-2015, key case laws, and emerging corporate discovery trends.

https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/16183/346236?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-92Tn6pHweRB2RgABGEDlijAr6QnXn8lKGcaebX9XJAZKFZlPEzLlA69VcLu6MV-LQMMjFbIxYPkBUQmasSNKS1gjZR7Q&_hsmi=68835264

Jury Process: How Juries Bring Legitimacy to Legal Proceedings - Podcast

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 16:02:00 GMT

Legal Talk Network

Planet Lex

January 16, 2019

Many people complain when a jury summons arrives, but when they actually serve on a case they become quite invested in the process. But how can a group of lay people handle making such difficult and consequential decisions? In this episode of Planet Lex, host Jim Speta talks to Professor Shari Diamond about her research on jury process, including her finding that our trust in the jury system is not misplaced. Even in challenging and complex cases, juries typically work very hard to ensure a just outcome.

Shari Diamond is one of the foremost empirical researchers on jury process and legal decision-making, including the use of science by the courts.

https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/planet-lex-northwestern-pritzker-school-law-podcast/2019/01/jury-process-how-juries-bring-legitimacy-to-legal-proceedings/

Possible $30B tab for California wildfires spurs utility company to elevate GC, prepare for bankruptcy filing

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 16:00:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

January 17, 2019

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/possible-30b-tab-for-california-wildfires-spurs-utility-to-elevate-gc-prepare-bankruptcy-filing

California’s historic overhaul of cash bail is now on hold, pending a 2020 referendum

Sat, 19 Jan 2019 13:04:00 GMT

Los Angeles Times

January 16, 2019

https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-bail-overhaul-referendum-20190116-story.html

Judicial Council Hears How Language Services for Court Users Have Expanded

Sat, 19 Jan 2019 13:02:00 GMT

California Courts Newsroom

January 15, 2019

https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/judicial-council-hears-how-language-services-for-court-users-have-expanded

Chief Justice Names Group to Review Pretrial Reform Efforts in California

Sat, 19 Jan 2019 13:00:00 GMT

California Courts Newsroom

January 15, 2019

https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/chief-justice-names-group-to-review-pretrial-reform-efforts-in-california

Custody fights: Who gets the pets?

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 13:31:00 GMT

Capitol Weekly

January 17, 2019

http://capitolweekly.net/custody-fights-who-gets-pets/

Federal Courts, Running Out of Money, Brace for Shutdown’s Pain

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 13:29:07 GMT

NY Times.

January 18, 2019

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/18/us/politics/courts-money-government-shutdown.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage

SFLPA 2nd Annual Crab Feed!

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 20:45:00 GMT

Social Hour 4:00PM
Dinner: 5:00PM

Download the flyer

$50 per adult
$25.00 per child

Registration closes on 2/18/2019

Click here to register

How some law firms are affected by the government shutdown

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 13:32:55 GMT

ABA Journal News

January 14, 2019

Law firms handling antitrust, capital markets and white-collar defense work are feeling the effects of the partial government shutdown, which has recently become the longest shutdown in U.S. history.

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/how-some-law-firms-are-affected-by-the-shutdown?icn=most_read

SEIU moves forward with strike plans at Fresno courthouse; 200-250 workers to take part

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 13:30:00 GMT

The Fresno Bee

January 14, 2019

SEIU Local 521 Chapter President Denise Dedmon said anywhere between 200 to 250 employees are planning to strike beginning at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. The strike will take place at two locations – at the courtyard in front of the Fresno County Superior Court’s main building on Van Ness Avenue and at the B.F. Sisk Courthouse, located at 1130 O Street.

https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article224519660.html

MCLE - Family Law 101: Considerations in Working with Families - Free Event

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:49:00 GMT

San Francisco Law Library

Lunchtime Speaker Series

Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Noon to 1:00pm
Family Law 101: Considerations in Working with Families
Presented by Katie Burke, Esq., Burke Family Law
1 Hour free Participatory MCLE Credit
***Download Flyer Here***

Whether seeking a divorce, child custody orders, a domestic violence Restraining Order, or an airtight Premarital Agreement, people working with the family law system need confidence that they’re handling procedures correctly and making their best substantive case. This program will cover several family law basics, to give attorneys an overview of the family law system from a procedural and substantive law perspective.

MCLE - Free MCLE Marathon - San Francisco Law Library

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:47:00 GMT

San Francisco Law Library

Lunchtime Speaker Series

Free MCLE Marathon, Thursday, January 24, 2019
Free Participatory MCLE for those attending at the San Francisco Law Library
Co-Sponsored with
Come for one or come for all. Seating is on a per-program, first-come, first-served basis.
***Download Flyer Here***

9:00am to 11:00am
Key Developments in Legal Ethics 2018
2 Hours free Participatory MCLE Credit in Ethics to those attending at the San Francisco Law Library
Catch up on the most important changes in legal ethics over the last year. Join ethics expert Mark Tuft for his take on 2018's key developments in ethics.

11:30am to 12:30pm
Attorney Wellness
1 Hour free Participatory MCLE Credit in Competence to those attending at the San Francisco Law Library
To maintain competence, it is crucial for attorneys to identify, manage, and reduce stress in a healthy manner. In this seminar, wellness consultant Jonathan Jordan will examine the effects that chronic stress can have on your law practice, your health, and your life, and discuss ten simple and practical approaches to help deal with that stress.

1:30pm to 3:00pm
Key Developments in Personal Injury 2018
1.5 Hours free Participatory MCLE Credit to those attending at the San Francisco Law Library
This program, focused on the significant developments from 2018, is designed for plaintiff and defense attorneys who practice personal injury law. Nationally recognized trial attorney, Debra Bogaards summarizes and discusses the key tort cases critical to your practice.

4:00pm to 5:30pm
Key Developments in Insurance law 2018
1.5 Hours free Participatory MCLE Credit to those attending at the San Francisco Law Library
Join insurance law experts Renee Callantine and Ethan Seibert as they discuss the most significant developments from 2018 in insurance law practice. Get up to date and pick up practice pointers in this new program focused on insurance law.

MCLE - Mitigating the Impact of Unconscious Biases - Free Event

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:45:00 GMT

San Francisco Law Library

Lunchtime Speaker Series

Monday, January 14, 2019, Noon to 1:00pm

Mitigating the Impact of Unconscious Biases
Presented by Matthew Cahill, Founder, Principal Consultant, Percipio Company
1 Hour free Participatory MCLE Credit in Bias
***Download Flyer Here***

Bias resides in the 99+% of how we unconsciously process information in any given moment. Most of the time, it serves us very well. Understanding when it doesn’t is key to improving our decisions, relationships and organizations. This workshop creates an open, immersive environment for exploring decision-making, inclusivity and proactive measures for improving client relations. The output is collective strategies for bias mitigation and empowering attorneys to own the processes.
By the end of the workshop, participants will:

Understand Unconscious/Implicit Bias
Analyze how UB affects interactions & relationship
Define the 5 most common cognitive biases and mitigation strategies
Identify mitigation strategies to improve your practice

http://calcountylawlib.libguides.com/sflawlunchtime

Patricia Wald, First Woman to Preside Over D.C. Appeals Court, Dies at 90

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:00:00 GMT

NY Times

Januay 12, 2019

Patricia M. Wald, who was the first woman to serve as chief judge of the federal appeals court in Washington and who later wrote seminal rulings while serving in The Hague on the international court for war crimes in the former Yugoslavia, died on Saturday at her home in Washington. She was 90.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/12/obituaries/patricia-wald-dead.html

Council to Get Update on Improvements to Language Services for Court Users

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 13:52:17 GMT

California Courts Newsroom

January 8, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO—The Judicial Council at its January 14–15 business meeting will hear how California courts are increasing access for court users with limited English skills.

The update from the council’s Language Access Plan Implementation Task Force provides an update on its progress to carry out the Strategic Plan for Language Access in the California Courts. A recent report showed the judicial branch has instituted many of the plan’s 75 recommendations, including expanding court interpreters to civil proceedings, providing language help at court counters and self-help centers, multilingual translation and signage, and conducting outreach to communities about language services.

https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/council-to-get-update-on-improvements-to-language-services-for-court-users

Are software patents about to make a comeback? Revised guidance may do just that

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 13:50:24 GMT

ABA Journal News

January 11, 2019

"Proposed rules from the U.S. Patent and Trade Office could bolster software patents.

Published Jan. 4 and taking effect Jan. 7, the rules would affect subject matter eligibility for patents under 35 USC § 101, which determines whether a product or process is abstract and, thus, not patentable. The updates enumerate what is abstract, thus opening the door to increased software patents. The proposed changed would affect the Manual of Patent Examination Procedure, the guide used by patent examiners when determining whether to approve a patent application."

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/are-software-patents-about-to-make-a-comeback-uspto-proposes-rule-change-that-may-do-just-that

MCLE - Social Security Disability, SSI, & Medi-Cal Under the Affordable Care Act

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Social Security Disability,

SSI, & Medi-Cal Under the Affordable

Care Act

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Speaker: Richard A. Gutstadt

Noon to 1:30

1.5 Hours MCLE Participatory Credits

Topics to be covered:

Basic Social Security Programs: Legal Regulatory Overview

Retirement, including dependents
Disability Insurance (DIB), including dependents
SSI, Survivors
Child’s Disability Insurance

Definition of Disability:

Substantial gainful activity
Period of disability
Pain & medications
Trial work periods
Unsuccessful work attempts
Modern technology

Medicare's Relationship to Other Programs:

Medi-Cal
Medicare
State Disability Insurance
Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Worker’s Compensation

About the Speaker: Oakland attorney Richard A. Gutstadt has specialized in Social Security and SSI disability law since the mid-1970s. Over the years he has made numerous presentations concerning various aspects of disability to the Alameda County Law Library, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR), and others. Mr. Gutstadt is on the Editorial Advisory Board of West’s Social Security Reporting Service.

From 1990 to 2017, he maintained a contract with Highland and Fairmount Hospitals representing uninsured Medi-Cal applicants in their claims for disability-linked Medi-Cal. For over 10 years, he has also pursued Third-Party Liability (TPL) insurance claims on behalf of Highland Hospital.

Advance Registration $35.00

Day of Event Registration $45.00

Online registration HERE

Download the program flyer HERE

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How to redact a PDF and protect your clients

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 13:00:00 GMT

ABA Journal

January 10, 2019

"While not excusable, redacting PDFs incorrectly is a common error. Regardless of software you use, you have to be thorough. Here’s what everyone should be doing to properly redact documents."

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/paul-manaforts-attorneys-failed-at-redacting-learn-how-to-do-it-right

Historic Napa Courthouse Damaged In 2014 Earthquake Reopens

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 01:00:00 GMT

California News Wire Services

January 7, 2019

NAPA, CA — The historic Napa County Courthouse that was damaged in the 2014 South Napa earthquake is reopening to the public Monday, Napa County Superior Court officials said. The courthouse at 825 Brown St. in Napa sustained major damage in the 6.1-magnitude earthquake on Aug. 24, 2014.

https://patch.com/california/napavalley/historic-napa-courthouse-damaged-2014-earthquake-reopens

MCLE - Mt. Diablo Legal Prof. Assn. Presents An Ethics Workshop

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Mt. Diablo Legal Prof. Assn. Presents

An Ethics Workshop

January 19, 2019

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Employment Law 102 -- New employment laws for 2019

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 13:02:00 GMT

KALW

Your Legal Rights

December 19, 2018

Your Legal Rights host, Jeff Hayden, welcomes Scott Stillman, San Francisco CA, and Samson Elsbernd, Sacramento CA; both are members of the Labor & Employment Law Section of the California Lawyers Association.

https://www.kalw.org/post/new-employment-laws-2019

SCOTUS to decide whether ban on 'scandalous' trademarks is constitutional

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 13:00:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

January 7, 2019

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide whether the Lanham Act’s ban on “immoral” and “scandalous” trademarks violates the First Amendment.

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/supreme-court-to-decide-whether-ban-on-scandalous-trademarks-is-constitutional

13th Annual SCBA Presiding Judge's Luncheon

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 01:32:00 GMT

The Sonoma County Bar Association along with the Special Events Committee Invite You to Attend the 13th Annual Presiding Judge’s Luncheon

Date: Monday, January 28, 2019

Time: Check-In: 11:30 am; Lunch and Presentation: 12:00 – 1:30 pm

Judges(s):
Hon. Gary Nadler, Presiding Judge
Hon. Shelly Averill, Supervising Judge, Family
Hon. Patrick Broderick, Supervising Judge, Civil
Hon. Kenneth J. Gnoss, Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court
Hon. Robert LaForge, Supervising Judge, Criminal

Place: Carsten Cabaret Room, Luther Burbank Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403.

Registration Fee: $85—SCBA Members | $105—Public

Student: $45 (The student discount is now available online for SCBA Student Members. Students who are not members of SCBA may utilize the student discount by downloading the registration form and submitting it with proof of current enrollment to the SCBA Offices. For more information on becoming a member of SCBA, please contact Susan Demers at (707) 542-1190 ext. 18.)

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MCLE - Mt. Diablo Legal Professionals Association / Membership Meeting

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 01:30:00 GMT

Mt. Diablo Legal
Professionals
Association

Est. 1969

MEMBERSHIP MEETING
JANUARY 14, 2019, 5:30 p.m.

PLAN ON ATTENDING

INCREASE YOUR JOB SECURITY
LEARN SOMETHING NEW!

Membership Meeting
Guests are Welcome!

January 14, 2019
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Speaker:

Mary Lou Floyd, CCLS

Topic:

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Mary Lou has the full support of her family, co-workers, and friends in all her endeavors with LSI, Mt. Diablo LPA, and in her career.

Location:

Buttercup Grill & Bar
660 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 932-2763

Cost

$22.00/Cash or Check
(Discount for payment by cash or check.)

$24.00/Credit or PayPal

(Price includes food, beverage, tax, tip, room rental fee,
and MCLE/CCLS certificate (if applicable).)

Menu

All American Patty Melt

(A thick charbroiled patty served on grilled rye bread piled with grilled onions
and melted American cheese. Served with potato salad and pickle.)

Cobb Salad
(Iceberg lettuce, turkey, ham, tomatoes, avocado, bacon, crumbled blue cheese, red onion and chopped eggs. Choice of dressing.)

Downtown Club

(A toasted trio of sourdough bread with lettuce, tomatoes,

bacon, smoked turkey, ham, jack cheese and mayonnaise.

Served with French fries.)

Avocado Melt
Sliced avocado and melted jack cheese on grilled sourdough bread with tomatoes, organic spring mix, and pesto mayonnaise. Served with fresh fruit.)

(All entrees include soft drink, coffee or tea.)

RSVP by 1/10/19
maria@mtdiablolpa.info

Mt. Diablo Legal Professionals Assoc.

P.O. Box 4253
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

(925) 283-5226
(925) 284-7788

PAY BY PAYPAL

PAY BY CREDIT CARD, CASH OR CHECK -- AT THE DOOR.

Mt.Diablo Legal Professionals Assoc., P.O. Box 4253, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

New Year, New Laws for Business Lawyers

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 16:02:23 GMT

CEBBLOG

January 7, 2019

Julie Brook, Esq.

Were you able to keep track of the new legislative changes that affect California businesses and business lawyers?

https://blog.ceb.com/2019/01/07/new-year-new-laws-for-business-lawyers-3/#more-22011

San Francisco Legal Professionals Association - Legal Professional/Secretarial Training Workshop

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 16:00:00 GMT

San Francisco Legal Professionals Association
Legal Professional/Secretarial Training Workshop

Date & Time:

February 2, February 9 and February 16, 2019
8:30am - 5:30pm

Location:

SF State Downtown Campus
835 Market Street, 6th Floor
(@ Powell Street BART/Muni Station)

Schedule:

Saturday, February 2, 2019 - 8:30am to 5:30pm

Welcome Breakfast / LSI / SFLPA Background
California Appellate Procedure
Business Writing
Family Law
Ethics
TEST

Saturday, February 9, 2019 - 8:30am to 5:30pm

Review / Test Corrections
50 Days to Trial: How to Get Ahead of the Curve
Real Estate Law
E-Filing
Social Media in the Workplace & Other Employment Law Hot Topics
TEST

Saturday February 16, 2019 - 8:30am to 5:30pm

Review / Test Corrections
Motions for Summary Judgment
Corporate Law
Depositions/Relationships with Court Reporters
Depositions – from the Attorneys' Point of View
Test
CERTIFICATES

Deadlines:

Early Registration Deadline Saturday, December 15, 2018

Registration Deadline Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Cost:

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:	Tuesday, January 15, 2019
EARLY REGISTRATION FEE1:	$180 for SFLPA/LSI members $200 for non-members Includes LSI The Legal Secretary’s Reference Guide
REGISTRATION FEE AFTER DECEMBER 15, 2018	$210 for SFLPA/LSI members $240 for non-members No Refunds After January 19, 2019
Include your check payable to "SFLPA" and mail to the following address:
Francie Skaggs, c/o COBLENTZ PATCH DUFFY & BASS One Montgomery Street, Suite 3000, San Francisco, CA 94104 OR Pay online by credit card using our website: www.sflpa.org/events-calendar

Details:

Registration:

LawNext Episode 24: Making Legal Research Better, with Judicata Founder Itai Gurari

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 14:52:27 GMT

LawNext

January 7, 2019

Bob Ambrogi

"With Judicata, Itai Gurari believes he has built a better legal research platform. A lawyer and computer scientist, his approach to designing a legal research engine was to first “map the legal genome” — that is, map the law with extreme accuracy and granularity. The result is a research engine that returns the best results the fastest, he says."

https://www.lawsitesblog.com/2019/01/lawnext-episode-24-making-legal-research-better-judicata-founder-itai-gurari.html

Shutdown of the Federal Government: Causes, Processes, and Effects

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 12:59:54 GMT

Congressional Research Service

December 10, 2018

"A Dec. 10 congressional report on the effects of shutdowns said that neither judges nor their most important staff would be subject to furlough. Essential probation and pretrial services officers also would be protected if needed to resolve cases, according to the report, which found that most courts continued to function during the 1995-96 closure. Employees would either work without pay or be reimbursed with funds designated for other services, such as training or technology, Sellers said."

https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL34680.pdf

History of Workers’ Compensation with John F. Burton, Jr.

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 17:08:00 GMT

Legal Talk Network

December 28, 2018

To have a deep understanding of workers’ compensation, lawyers need to know how it has evolved in our country. In this episode of Workers’ Comp Matters, host Alan Pierce talks to John F. Burton, Jr. about his career as a workers’ compensation expert, which has spanned over 50 years. They discuss the history of workers’ compensation, outlining its legal evolution through different political and economic eras in the United States.

https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/workers-comp-matters/2018/12/history-of-workers-compensation-with-john-f-burton-jr/

A roadmap for law firm innovation in 2019

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 17:06:00 GMT

ABA Journal

January 3, 2019

By Ari Kaplan

"The time of talking about lawyers and nonlawyers is over. That distinction as a defining factor in a law firm culture has to stop. The idea of multidisciplinary teams is critical, and the contribution of technologists and business professionals is huge. We are seeing new career paths within law and also different skill sets that are needed. We really love what we do and are lucky to get to do it. I hope that the changes in predictability for work, cost, and resources, as well as developments in technology, will allow lawyers and other team members to focus on more complex tasks, which will improve both career and client satisfaction."

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/a-roadmap-for-law-firm-innovation-in-2019/?icn=most_read

Pioneering ‘judge of the people’ Alice Lytle dead at 79

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 17:04:00 GMT

The Sacramento Bee

January 6, 2019

“She was one of these people who could step back and identify an injustice that was not on the calendar,” said Sacramento attorney Charity Kenyon. “She saw all of these children in the backs of courtrooms and crying in the hallways. She said we need a place for these children to rest and play away from the tension that’s part of their lives in courthouses.”

https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/obituaries/article223940180.html

The married couple, the witch and the courtroom: A tale of jury selection

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 17:02:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

January 2, 2019

By Diarmuid Truax

"The inquisitors want to know what kind of people get picked for juries and how they can get out of a jury summons. To answer the latter, I usually suggest that they be difficult, be opinionated and be weird. Most of the time, that will do the trick. Further, they should speak up if they know anybody in the courtroom, including any of their fellow jurors. If they know someone well, this will surely release them from their civic responsibility. Or so I thought. I had felt confident with this response until the day I saw the married couple and the sleepy Wiccan high priestess fumble their way into the position of fact-finders."

http://www.abajournal.com/voice/article/the_married_couple_the_witch_and_the_courtroom/?icn=most_read

Jerry Brown transformed California’s justice system - twice

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Associated Press

January 5, 2019

By Don Thompson

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — One of the advantages of being in government for 50 years, says California Gov. Jerry Brown, is “you get to make mistakes that you then get to correct.”

https://apnews.com/03754e6d72884e2fb2b45b55fed6d836

California’s new data privacy law could change how companies do business in the Golden State

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 13:02:35 GMT

ABA Journal

January 2019

"The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 is the strictest consumer data protection law in the country. The law applies to any company that does business in California and has gross revenues above $25 million; annually buys, receives or sells personal information of 50,000 or more consumers, households or devices; or derives 50 percent or more of its annual revenue from selling personal information."

http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/gdpr_california_data_privacy_law

Is recording others legal, and is it ethical?

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 13:00:00 GMT

ABA Journal

January 2019

“What kind of a lawyer would tape a client?” tweeted President Donald J. Trump upon learning his former counsel Michael Cohen had taped a 2016 conversation between the two of them that dealt with many subjects, including payments to a former Playboy model who alleged a past sexual liaison with the president.

http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/is_recording_others_legal_and_is_it_ethical

New Year, New Laws for Employment Lawyers

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 01:30:00 GMT

CEBBLOG

January 4, 2018

By Julie Brook, ESQ.

"Were you able to keep track of the new legislative changes that affect California employers and employment lawyers? Don’t worry, we did and here are some of the key statutory changes you need to know about."

https://blog.ceb.com/2019/01/04/new-year-new-laws-for-employment-lawyers-5/#more-22003

Newest California Supreme Court Justice Takes Oath of Office

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 05:47:19 GMT

Courthouse News Service

January 3, 2019

"Bookending a combined four terms in office, Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday swore in longtime legal adviser Joshua Groban to the California Supreme Court."

https://www.courthousenews.com/newest-california-supreme-court-justice-takes-oath-of-office/

State trial courts working to find enough court reporters to staff courtrooms

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 05:45:17 GMT

San Diego Union Tribune

December 31, 2018

"Six months after a state Supreme Court ruling that forced local courts to provide court reporters in civil cases involving poor litigants, the courts are working to hire scores of reporters while state court administrators are gearing up to ask for additional funding in 2019."

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/sd-me-court-reporters-20181231-story.html

In 2019, California workers gain on pay and working conditions. Employers say it will be costly

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 05:43:00 GMT

Los Angeles Times

January 1, 2019

"For minimum-wage earners, port truckers, farm laborers, sexual harassment victims, nursing mothers, high-powered female executives and workers injured on the job, 2019 offers reason to celebrate."

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-california-workplace-laws-20190101-story.html

Shutdown halts many immigration hearings; federal courts could be affected after next week

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 16:30:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

January 3, 2019

"The government shutdown caused by a stalemate over border wall funding has halted many proceedings in immigration courts and could soon impact federal courts."

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/shutdown-halts-many-immigration-hearings-federal-courts-could-be-affected-after-next-week/?icn=most_read

New Life for Old Classics, as Their Copyrights Run Out

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:00:00 GMT

New York Times

December 29, 2018

"This coming year marks the first time in two decades that a large body of copyrighted works will lose their protected status — a shift that will have profound consequences for publishers and literary estates, which stand to lose both money and creative control."

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/29/books/copyright-extension-literature-public-domain.html

MCLE - Legal Malpractice and Ethics: 2018 in Review - Webcast

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 18:28:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

January 23, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
MCLE Credits - 1 H, in Legal Ethics
Lunch will be provided.

Speakers
John Sullivan
Partner, Long & Levit, LLP

Matthew S. Kahn
Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Moderator
Jennifer Becker
Partner, Long & Levit, LLP

Topics
• Ethics issues affecting attorney's fees
• Conflicts and disqualification
• Anti-SLAPP
• New Rules of Professional Conduct
• Legal malpractice Standard of care; Causation

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G196101/G196101

MCLE - Secrets and Lies: Family Dynamics in Estate Planning - Webcast

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 18:26:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

January 22, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
MCLE Credits - 1 H, This is a brown bag luncheon

Speakers
Patricia de Fonte
Principal Attorney
De Fonte Law

Alice Shikina
Principal Mediator
Shikina Mediation and Arbitration

Summary
The panel will consider multiple hypotheticals which address the secrets families hold and the challenging dynamics of family relationships. At its heart, estate planning is about families, and attorneys should do more than simply address taxes and trustee powers. They must address ex-spouses, estranged children, beneficiaries with substance abuse issues, beneficiaries with financial challenges, mistrust among family members, long-standing feuds and more. The panel will consider these challenges, advise how to facilitate conversations around these issues, and identify strategies for addressing them in estate planning documents.

Topics
• Learn techniques used by mediators to facilitate emotionally difficult conversations
• Learn what provisions to include in your estate plan to address challenging family dynamics
• Learn how to bring value to your clients by being more than a document preparer

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B191255/B191255

MCLE - California Insurance Law Year in Review - 2018 - Webcast

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 18:24:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

January 22, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch will be provided.

Speakers
Gretchen Hoff Varner
Covington & Burling LLP

Sara Thorpe
Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP

Moderator
John DiMugno
DiMugno Law

Our panel of experienced insurance lawyers will address key developments in California insurance law during 2018. Whether you practice insurance coverage law, do insurance defense work, are a plaintiffÃ¢â‚¬Ã¿s lawyer where insurance may be in play, or practice in-house, this longstanding annual program will bring you up to speed on the most significant insurance issues that could make the difference between winning and losing, and can help you avoid missteps that could cause policyholder clients to lose insurance, or could cost your insurance company clients greatly.

Topics
• The Supreme Court decision in Ledesma, defining Ã¢â‚¬ÃºaccidentÃ¢â‚¬Ã» and finding coverage for employers for intentional torts of employees
• New Insurance Code Section 530.5 concerning efficient proximate cause in relation to landslide, mudslide perils
• Developments concerning the duty to defend and independent counsel

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G194301/G194301

MCLE - Ethical Duties and Electronically Stored Information - Webcast

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 18:22:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

Ethical Duties and Electronically Stored Information

January 20, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, in Legal Ethics Credit

Speaker
Cory Hamma, Califorensics

Electronically stored information is increasingly relevant in court cases. The types of digital information that can assist a client's case is ever-changing and expanding. This course aims to highlight these new items and explain how attorneys can capture the data and translate it into a format appropriate for court. It will also address the new standards for presenting court-admissible electronic data.

Topics
• Key Terms
• Overview of Formal Opinion 2015-193
• Timeline of a Case
• Example Cases
• Ethical Duties Related to ESI

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190008/R190008

MCLE - Mitigating the Impact of Unconscious Biases - Webcast

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 18:20:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

January 18, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
MCLE Credits - 1 H, in Recognition and Elimination of Bias
Lunch will be provided.

Speaker
Matthew J. Cahill
Founder, Sr. Consultant w/the Percipio Company

Bias resides in the 99+% of how we unconsciously process information in any given moment. Most of the time, it serves us very well. Understanding when it doesn't is key to improving our decisions, relationships and organizations. This workshop creates an open, immersive environment for exploring decisionmaking, inclusivity and proactive measures for increasing employee performance. The output is collective strategies for mitigation and empowering attorneys to own the processes.

Topics
• Deepen their understanding of Unconscious Bias.
• Understand how UB affects interactions & relationships.
• Define the 5 most common cognitive biases and mitigation
strategies.
• Identify mitigation strategies to improve your practice.

https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G193101/G193101

MCLE - Trade Wars: What are They Good For?

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 18:18:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

January 17, 2019: 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
MCLE Credits - 1 H, This is a brown bag luncheon.

Speakers
Jared. P. Hollett
Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg

Elise Shibles
Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg

Summary
The Trump Administration is moving quickly on trade issues that could have significant impacts on business. This program provides an overview of some of the latest developments. Areas of focus may include national security-related import restrictions, export controls and sanctions, trade agreement negotiations and renegotiations, efforts to reduce trade deficits, changes to trade preference programs, and new antidumping and countervailing duty measures.

Topics
• China Trade Issues
• Free Trade Agreement Updates
• Presidential Authority (Actions: 301, 232, etc.)

• Sanctions Updates
• Export Controls: Emerging Technologies

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B191420/B191420

MCLE - Overlooked Tax Planning Strategies in Descendants' Estates - Webcast

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 18:16:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

January 17, 2019: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
MCLE Credits - 1 H

Speakers
Geoffrey Gan
Incentax

Amir Atashi Rang
Atashi Rang Law Firm PC

Amanda Ewing-Rice
Atashi Rang Law Firm PC

A discussion of a variety of strategies ranging from Prop 13/58 planning to Cost Segregation studies.

Topics
• Proposition 13/58: Introduction
• Proposition 13/58: A Time Sensitive Window to keep county property taxes at bay
• Proposition 13/58: Entity Planning and Change of Ownership
• Cost Segregation: Introduction
• Cost Segregation: A Time Sensitive Opportunity with Estate Planning
• Cost Segregation: 1031 Exchanges

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G190701/G190701

MCLE - View from the Trenches on PAGA Litigation - Webcast

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 18:14:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

January 16, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
MCLE Credits - 1 H, This is a brown bag luncheon.

Speakers
John Cumming
Special Counsel, Office of the Director of Industrial Relations

Bill Jhaveri-Weeks
Principal, Jhaveri-Weeks Law

Katie Briscoe
Managing Associate, Orrick

Summary
The Barristers Labor and Employment section will present a panel discussion about the California Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act. Panelists will discuss the history behind PAGA statutes, how PAGA litigation works, and practical tips for prosecuting and defending PAGA claims. Panel participants include one of the drafters of the 2016 amendments to the PAGA statutes and attorneys who have substantial experience in PAGA litigation.

Topics
• Tips for prosecuting and defending PAGA claims
• Practical tips for litigating PAGA actions
• The role of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency in PAGA lawsuits
• PAGA case law update

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B191430/B191430

MCLE - Ethics & Environmental Law 2019 - Webcast

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 18:12:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

January 15, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm
MCLE Credits - 1.5 H, in Legal Ethics.
This is a brown bag luncheon.

Speakers
Joshua A. Bloom
Meyers Nave Riback Silver & Wilson

Amy L. Bomse
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer

Topics
• Handling conflicts in complex multi-party environmental cases
• Representing entities and/or employees in criminal and civil investigations
• Unique confidentiality issues for environmental attorneys
• Issues concerning conflict waivers

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G192902/G192902

MCLE - Elimination of LGBT Bias in the Legal Profession - Webcast

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 18:10:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

January 12, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
MCLE Credits - 1.5 H, in Elimination of Bias.

Speakers
Shay Aaron Gilmore
NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company

Kelly Dermody
Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein

Julius Turman
Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete

Erica Worthington

This program will address current best practices to ensure doorways are open to LGBT lawyers and that promotion and retention goals are embraced. We will discuss how best practices have changed since BASF last conducted a report on LGBT issues in 2007, what the landscape looks like today, and what further efforts need to be made to encourage promotion, retention and advancement of LGBT persons in the legal profession. Panelists will include law firm partners, in-house counsel, and employment law attorneys. Panelist will speak about their personal experiences as it relates to the hiring, promotion and advancement of LGBT attorneys. Panelists will also discuss internal biases within the LGBT legal community and ways to reduce those internal biases.

Topics
• Recent developments and an update since the 2007 BASF report on LGBT issues
• How best practices for hiring, retention and advancement of LGBT attorneys have changed
• What further efforts need to be made to encourage promotion, retention and advancement of LGBT persons in the legal profession

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190005/R160065

MCLE - Civility Matters - Webcast

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 18:08:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

January 11, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
MCLE Credits - 1 H, in Legal Ethics Credit

Civility Matters
Winning Inside and Outside the Courtroom While Being Civil

Join us for an interactive program on what really matters in litigation in trial. Incivility in litigation -- civil or criminal -- rarely benefits anyone. Yet we all see it from time to time -- counsel, client and even judges behaving badly. What to do? Come watch the actual film clips, see the transcript and emails, and listen to experienced litigators, a judge and mediator share practical advice for effectively dealing with incivility in civil and criminal cases.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G194108/G194108

MCLE - The Housing Crisis: An Access Crisis for People with Disabilities

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 18:06:59 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

January 10, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
MCLE Credits - 1 H, in Elimination of Bias.

The Housing Crisis: An Access Crisis for People with Disabilities

During this panel, attendees will learn about barriers to accessible housing confronting people with disabilities living in the Bay Area. The housing crisis affects us all, but panelists will discuss its particular impact on tenants and homeowners with disabilities. Attendees will also learn about how disability rights activists worked with Airbnb to improve access to the sharing economy for travelers with disabilities.

Topics will include:
• Learn about antidiscrimination laws that apply to tenants and homeowners with disabilities
• Analysis of disability access challenges prominent in the Bay Area, and efforts to address these access barriers
• Discussion of access to housing accommodations in the sharing economy for travelers with disabilities

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G191604/G191604

MCLE - Recent Developments in Estate Planning and Administration

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 18:04:38 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

January 9, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
MCLE Credits - 1 H, in Estate Planning & Probate Trust Specialization Credit

Speakers
Michael G. Desmarais
Law Offices of Michael G. Desmarais

Patrick A. Kohlmann
Temmerman, Cilley & Kohlmann, LLP

John W. Prokey
Ramsbacher Prokey Leonard LLP

Learn about the latest developments in case law and legislation that impact your estate planning and administration practice

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G190501/G190501

MCLE - Changing Landscape of Class Action Settlement

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 18:02:28 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

January 8, 2019: 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
MCLE Credits - 1 H, Sponsored Reception Immediately Follows.

The Changing Landscape of Class Action Settlement Approval Under FRCP 23

Speakers
Honorable Edward M. Chen
United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Jocelyn Larkin
Impact Fund

Jennie Lee Anderson
Andrus Anderson LLP

Michael W. Scarborough
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

Moderator
Lauren C. Capurro
Trump, Alioto, Trump & Prescott, LLP

Topics
• Overview of the recent amendments to Rule 23 including electronic notice to Rule 23(b)(3) classes, the new requirement that courts consider the likelihood of final approval before giving notice, and the additional factors courts must consider in evaluating whether a settlement is "fair, reasonable and adequate"
• The new requirement that settlement objectors state their objection "with specificity" and objectors' counsel must obtain court approval to receive payment in connection with withdrawing an objection or dismissing an appeal
• The new rule that there can be no appeals of an order to give notice under Rule 23(e)(1)
• Overview of the Northern District of California's recently amended Procedural Guidance for Class Action Settlements, published on November 1, 2018.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G191301/G191301

MCLE - Less Marsden - Webcast

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 18:00:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

January 8, 2019: 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
MCLE Credits - 1 H

Topics
- Must every Grinius refi breed the bizarre “Branco Bump”?
- How were our Supreme Court’s IRMO Moore pro tanto fractions informed by the fractions the Court had adopted only 82 days earlier in IRMO Lucas?
- When representing the Separatizer, can you cite authority supporting your contention that the property’s date-of-marriage value, not its lower purchase price, should comprise the pro tanto denominators?-
- When representing the Non-Separatizer, can you cite authority supporting your contention that the pro tanto fractions should ignore the unpaid mortgage balance

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G190902/G190902

MCLE - The Probate and Trust Litigation Year in Review - Webcast

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 17:58:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

January 8, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
MCLE Credits - 1 H, in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law

Annual Review of the Probate and Trust Appellate Decisions

Speaker
Andrew Zabronsky
Shareholder, Evans, Latham & Campisi

Topics
- Disinherited beneficiary may not file a contest under Section 17200 (Barefoot vs. Jennings – (2018) 27 CA5th 1)
- Further inroads into the trustee’s attorney-client privilege (Morgan v Superior Court (2018) 23 Cal.App.5th 1026)
-When does a trustee abuse her discretion in making distributions? (Scott v McDonald (2018) 26 Cal.App.5th 463)
- Beneficiary’s entitlement to trust records under attack? (Powell v Tagami (2018) 26 Cal.App.5th 219)

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G190502/G190502

MCLE - Annual Bankruptcy Judges Luncheon

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 17:56:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

January 8, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch will be provided.

Speaker
Honorable Charles Novack
United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of California

Topics
• Agenda and goals of the incoming Chief Judge
• Status of court filings in the Northern District
• Recent and anticipated changes to the consumer and Chapter 11 practice
• Efforts to standardize practice with other districts (particularly the Eastern District)
• Current expectations about cost-cutting pressures; consolidation of staff, courthouses, or divisions; and adding new judges

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G191901/G191901

MCLE - Gender On Trial: #METOO - Webcast

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 17:54:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

January 4, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:05 pm

Topic
With #metoo, Time's Up, and record numbers of first-time female candidates running for office, 2018 has been hailed as the "Year of the Woman." But what about women in the courtroom? Our panel this year will discuss the role of gender in jury trials and the courtroom, addressing successes, persistent struggles, and how it all shakes out in the jury room and with the Court. After the panel presentation, members of the bench and the bar engage in small table discussions.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190003/R180099

MCLE - Lie-Spotting II - The Brilliant Disguises - Webcast

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 17:52:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

January 3, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

This in-depth presentation explores the hidden conversation of body language. Learn how to read between the spoken words to gain an understanding of hidden communication. Discover the difference between what someone says and how they might really feel. Explore how this hidden communication can have dramatic and predictable outcomes.

This video-based session explores:
• Darwin and the evolution of lie-spotting
• How to look and listen for potential tells of deceptive behavior
• How to read body language, what it says, and how it can predict future behavior.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190002/G171621

MCLE - Changing the World for Animals - 2018 Animal Law Review - Webcast

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 17:50:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

January 2, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Topics
• How California is leading the charge to restrict suffering of puppies for sale
• The national battle over farm animal welfare - cage free vs. cruelty free
• What will happen to America's horses - food for foreigners, or protection at home?
• Pet custody and companion animal bite litigation

https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R190001/G184103

MCLE - Decanting 101: The New California Trust Decanting Act - Webinar

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 17:48:35 GMT

California Lawyers Association

January 30, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

On September 14, 2018, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 909, the Uniform Trust Decanting Act (the “Decanting Act”). The Decanting Act is effective January 1, 2019, and located at Probate Code section 19501 et seq.

The Decanting Act is an important development in California probate law. Planners and litigators alike should become familiar with the new law because our clients will have more planning options, and a new body of litigation will develop in the coming years.

This presentation will provide a general overview of the new law. The presentation will include an explanation of the history of California decanting, how to decant under the new legislation, what trusts can be decanted, decanting under “expanded distributive discretion,” decanting under “limited distributive discretion,” decanting limitations, and the procedural and potential litigation aspects of the new law.

MCLE - The New Rules of Professional Conduct - Webinar

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 17:46:31 GMT

California Lawyers Association

January 29, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

This presentation discusses the comprehensive set of new Rules of Professional Conduct that were approved by the California Supreme Court on May 10, 2018. These 69 new Rules, which went into effect on November 1, 2018, replaced the 46 Rules of Professional Conduct that previously governed the conduct of attorneys in California. This presentation focuses on those Rules that implement controversial or important changes to the current Rules or impose new obligations in California. All attorneys in the State should be aware of these changes.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/8b96de6d-3bab-40c0-bac7-110cf4412e8a

MCLE - Latest Developments in No-Poach Agreements - Webinar

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 17:44:54 GMT

California Lawyers Association

January 29, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

Until fairly recently, no-poach and non-solicitation agreements among employers did not receive significant antitrust scrutiny. All of that changed when the DOJ alleged that several Silicon Valley companies violated the antitrust laws by using no-poach agreements, and with the issuance of the DOJ and FTC’s 2016 Guidelines emphasizing that no-poach agreements may be pursued as criminal offenses. Since then, several civil cases have been filed in in the context of franchise agreements that contain limitations on hiring employees from other franchises. This panel discussion will explore how the antitrust laws apply in the HR context, the types of agreements that pose the greatest risk, and how plaintiffs and defendants are litigating these cases.

Overview of how antitrust laws apply in the HR context
Degrees of risk in different kinds of no-poach agreements
Areas in which plaintiffs are bringing no-poach cases
Issues and strategies in litigating no-poach cases
Issues related to compensation benchmarking and survey

MCLE - Understanding the Music Modernization Act: From New Licensing Rules to CLASSICS Act Protections - Webinar

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 17:42:06 GMT

California Lawyers Association

January 24, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

The Music Modernization Act is among the most substantial changes to copyright law of the last decade. For those in the music world, it will be especially crucial to know its ins and outs. With changes to licensing for digital downloads and streaming, CLASSICS Act protections, and a number of other changes, the Music Modernization Act will have a substantial impact on how you work with your clients. We're fortunate enough to have Professor Ochoa, an internationally recognized expert on copyright law, to walk us through this new legislation. This is the perfect chance to put all your questions about this new law to bed and make sure you're giving your clients the best advice possible.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/824c687a-cf49-4d75-8c58-75d641f96aef

MCLE - The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – What Every Attorney Should Know - Webinar

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:46:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

January 24, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is having a significant impact on owners of small businesses, including many solo practitioner attorneys and law firms. This webinar will highlight the new IRC Section 199A (20% Deduction) and its effect on small businesses, as well as its impact on post-2018 alimony payments and support orders.
Key issues to be discussed:

Types of business entities that may qualify for the 199A Deduction
Illustrations of how the 199A Deduction is calculated
Planning considerations for a Specified Service Trade or Business (e.g., attorneys and law firms)
Examples of strategies business owners may use for maximizing the 199A Deduction
Understanding TCJA’s effect on C Corporations
Impact of the 199A Deduction on post-2018 alimony payments and support orders

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/05898d63-2726-4e74-b2e0-7f41d373c5c5

MCLE - Compliance is Key – Prop 65 New Warning Regulations Create Challenges for All Companies Conducting Business in California - Webinar

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:44:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

January 24, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

Prop 65 is a consumer right-to-know statute designed to inform consumers in California regarding possible chemical exposure in products they may choose to buy. Under new regulations, Prop 65 safe harbor warnings state that a particular product “can expose” consumers to one or more chemicals known by the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive toxicity. The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), the regulatory agency in charge of publishing and updating the list of chemicals, is also in charge of proposing and adopting regulations related to the Prop 65 statutory scheme found at California Health & Safety Code section 25249.5 et seq.
The new amendments to the Prop 65 warning regulations adopted by OEHHA have led to a multitude of questions and issues with respect to compliance measures and allocation of responsibility along the chain-of-commerce for products that are sold, shipped or distributed into California. The new regulations, which amend the rules for providing clear and reasonable warnings, also establish a shift in liability for providing warnings which has resulted in a rash of correspondence both upstream and downstream to ensure other companies in the stream-of-commerce either are in compliance or will indemnify and defend another company if they are not. The flurry of industry distribution certifications has led to OEHHA proposing additional revisions to the regulations just focused on Prop 65 Safe Harbor warning responsibility in the chain of commerce. The new regulatory changes also dovetail with certain recent Court rulings that give rise to possible preemption or First Amendment challenges to the Prop 65 warning requirements.
The discussion will focus on key issues raised by the new regulations as well as how they may be impacted by recent Court rulings, and ongoing litigation.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/7f325c9f-631d-45e2-ad2f-1693db2292f0

MCLE - It’s Not Just Counterfeit Anymore. The In-House Perspective on the Brave New World of Global Brand Protection - Webinar

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:42:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

January 23, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

When a company is trying to enforce its brands and fight counterfeiting worldwide, brand monitoring and enforcement is just the starting point, even with limited resources. Our speakers are both part of the Brand Protection team at Symantec Corporation.They will share their tips and tricks “from the trenches,” beyond standard anti-counterfeiting strategies. Topics will include grey market/parallel imports, tech scams, and license splitting.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/24151f6b-90df-4e26-9588-952a015907c6

MCLE - Eliminating Workplace Bias And Avoiding Cultural Mishaps in Cross-Border Business - Webinar

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:40:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

January 23, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

This webinar addresses elimination of bias with the focus on helping lawyers recognize and fight against their own unconscious bias and internalized views to avoid cultural mishaps when dealing with persons and parties from other countries and cultures. The attorney from France will compare and contrast with EU policies and practices.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/4fb7e556-e9fe-4bb4-bb18-a1ca222f5f37

MCLE - 360 of E-Discovery Ethics - Webinar

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:38:50 GMT

California Lawyers Association

January 18, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:01 PM (Pacific)

Description:

Attorneys handling e-discovery have ethical duties to do so competently, and to protect their client’s confidentiality. This webinar will address how to meet those duties competently and cost-effectively.
Formal Opinion No. 2015-193 of the Standing Committee On Professional Responsibility and Conduct of the California State Bar (“Committee Opinion”) opines that an attorney may violate ethical duties of competence by failing to understand and perform e-discovery skills. The Committee Opinion set out a list of nine e-discovery tasks that “attorneys handling e-discovery should be able to perform (either by themselves or in association with competent counsel or expert consultants).”

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/b438039b-e382-4b93-a967-7b18783fee68

MCLE - Mitigate the Impact of Unconscious Biases - Webinar

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:36:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

January 17, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/7cb5570f-a26e-4a19-9991-afb8599db0ab

MCLE - Interviewing Third Party Witnesses: Ethics and Practical Tips - Webinar

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:34:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

January 16, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

A private investigator and a seasoned employment law specialist will provide practical tips on how to contact, interview and uncover valuable information from witnesses, including employees, former employees, and eyewitnesses during legal disputes and independent workplace investigations.
The presentation will cover the following topics:

How to conduct an efficient and effective workplace misconduct investigation of fraud, trade secret theft, abuse of power or sexual misconduct, especially in light of the #metoo movement;
Best practices to successfully prepare for interviews, including tips to search public records and social media when planning your approach;
Strategies on how to gather key information from various types of witnesses and assess credibility in the process; and
Highlight the new ethics rules that apply when approaching and interviewing witnesses.

MCLE - Estate Planning Tips to Protect Against Undue Influence and Financial Elder Abuse - Webinar

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:32:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

January 16, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

Litigators have a variety of tools for recovering assets from elder abusers. But, often times, the elder’s assets are consumed by the abuser before help is received and a large judgment against the abuser may be uncollectible. Estate planners have a unique opportunity to prevent the abuse before it happens. The speakers will explore questioning techniques used in the intake process to uncover and anticipate potential undue influence and drafting strategies to curtail financial elder abuse before it happens.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/e705af2c-514e-40dd-8818-2b20cbffd3ac

MCLE - 2019 Military and Veterans Summit

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:30:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Litigation Section

Monday, January 14, 2019

San Francisco War Memorial
401 Van Ness Ave, Room 110
San Francisco, CA 94102

3 Hours of MCLE; includes 1 Hour Elimination of Bias

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/f0671285-e99f-4c92-9a03-245dd263aeef

Schedule | Sponsorship | Brochure | Reg Form

MCLE - Something Old, Something New: What Has and Hasn’t Changed in the Rules of Professional Conduct - Webinar

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:28:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

January 11, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

The California Rules of Professional Conduct have undergone its first major revision in almost thirty years. Do you know what’s changed and what hasn’t? Are there other rules that you need to know in order to avoid potential ethics problems with the State Bar? Get the latest information at this webinar, presented by a judge of the California State Bar Court.

MCLE - Cross Border Divorces: Where Breaking Up Is Harder To Do - Webinar

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:26:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

January 10, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

Divorce is often a long and complicated process even between couples of the same nationality, but the problems grow exponentially when couples have connections to different countries. With divorce rates still hovering at 50% globally, and increasing numbers of people with spouses from another country, Global Family Wealth Strategist Joan Crain explores the issues when, inevitably, some cross-border marriages breakdown. Key issues include:

Choosing where to file for divorce
Different treatment of alimony, property settlements and trusts between jurisdictions
Tax considerations
Collecting the assets and actually enforcing the divorce decree

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/32e43f2a-09f0-4307-ab04-93fab2543a84

MCLE - Blockchain and the Private Client - Webinar

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:24:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

January 9, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

The impact of Blockchain Technology on estate planning, art and income tax will be discussed.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/30624593-a333-4c80-b57c-4a34f7c719b3

MCLE - Understanding Recent NLRB Guidance on Unions’ Duty of Fair Representation Standard - Webinar

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:22:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

January 8, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

The General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (Board), the federal agency that regulates collective-bargaining relationships between private sector employers and unions, has issued new guidance regarding a union’s Duty of Fair Representation toward its bargaining unit employees. This webinar will explain the Duty of Fair Representation (DFR) standard under the new NLRB guidance, what to expect if you are a party to an NLRB investigation based upon a DFR charge, and tips on how you can counsel and advise your union clients to be in compliance with the heightened NLRB scrutiny.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/b8ba9c05-efe6-4e6a-babf-4992f152cf9e

MCLE - Elder Abuse Overview: Crimes of Exploitation & Abuse - Webinar

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:20:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

January 3, 2019

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

This program will cover the basics of elder abuse law in California, including a comparison of elder abuse laws to comparable laws involving non-elder victims.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/342bf512-778b-48c8-be3e-302f0f15c864

MCLE - Unlawful Detainers in Alameda County Part 2

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:18:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

01/31/2019 / 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Sponsored by the ACBA Real Estate Section

Please join the ACBA Real Estate Section for a two-part class which will cover the nuts and bolts of serving common termination of tenancy notices in Alameda county jurisdictions, and the process of basic unlawful detainer actions from start to finish.

Part 1 January 29, 2019 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Register for Part 1 here

Part 2 January 31, 2019 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Volunteer at VLSC's Low Income Landlord Clinic

This training will also prepare you to volunteer at VLSC’s weekly pro bono clinic assisting low-income landlords with unlawful detainer paperwork. Many clinic participants are seniors living on fixed incomes who rely on rental income to maintain their own housing. The clinic is held every Tuesday 9-11am at the Hayward Hall of Justice.

MCLE - Story Science for Lawyers

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:16:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

01/31/2019 / 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Sponsored by the ACBA ADR Section and ADR Services Inc.

If there is one thing that Judge Hernandez can say about listening to lawyers for over 30 years, it is that some lawyers have mastered the art of communicating and others have not. The best communicators, whether they know it or not, are masters of Story Science. Stories are not innocent. They always carry a message.

That is the starting point in the field of Advanced Neural Story Science and the research described in Kendall Haven’s books, “Story Proof: The Science Behind the Startling Power of Story” (2007, Libraries Unlimited) and “Story Smart: Using the Science of Story to Persuade, Influence, Inspire and Teach” (2014, Libraries Unlimited). Story Science shows that human brains/minds are hardwired to place incoming information into Stories. Humans do this automatically and subconsciously into what can best be described as a subconscious Neural Story Net distributed within our brain. It is through this “net” that everyone makes sense of, and creates meaning from, incoming information. Story Science explains this process and shows that Stories have identifiable components and an understandable structure. It is navigating through that structure that captivates the listener.

Over many years, Judge Hernandez has seen the effectiveness of stories in the courtroom. He and his co-presenters, one a Master Story Teller and the other a Psychology Writer, can help weave Story Science into the presentations we make in court and show how Story Science can be used to increase the impact of your message on your listeners.

Besides, in the end, if the audience is not persuaded, all the legal talk is merely noise.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12201&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Cannabis Business Law 101

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:14:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

01/30/2019 / 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM

Sponsored by the ACBA Barristers and Cannabis Sections

This MCLE lecture will discuss the nuances of cannabis retail and manufacturing permits in Oakland. We will cover everything from permit applications, leases, distribution, banking, best practices, contracts, seizures, bitcoin, Oakland's legacy applications.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12065&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Unlawful Detainers in Alameda County Part 1

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:12:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

01/29/2019 / 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Sponsored by the ACBA Real Estate Section

Part 1 January 29, 2019 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Part 2 January 31, 2019 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Register for Part 2 here

MCLE - Intergenerational Philanthropy as a Component of Estate and Tax Planning

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:10:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

01/29/2019 / 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

ACBA Trusts and Estates Section

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12329&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Unique Ethical Challenges When Working with Older Adults - Perspective from the Bench

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:08:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

01/23/2019 / 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Sponsored by the ACBA Trial Practice Section

Join Alameda County Superior Court Judge the Honorable Kimberley Colwell and Legal Assistance for Seniors' Senior Staff Attorney Elizabeth Combs for discussion of the many ethical and professional duties in the attorney client relationship and how they apply to older adults clients. We will discuss unique complications that commonly arise in representing older adults and will address how to prevent and plan for these ethically tricky situations. We will also work through navigating complicated family and support structures that must be considered when working with older adults.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12267&mobileapp=0

MCLE - When Styles Collide: Recognizing and Eliminating Behavior-Related Bias

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:06:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

01/23/2019 / 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Ever take an instant disliking to someone? Or immediately “hit it off”? It turns out that we use different behavior styles in communication. Each style connects differently with other styles. In this engaging session, participants will identify their individual behavior style, understand the bias that their behavior style can create when connecting with other people, and learn how to eliminate the bias.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12161&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Labor & Employment Law Update

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:04:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

01/16/2019 / 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Please join the ACBA Labor and Employment Section for our annual update on labor and employment laws in California. Experienced employment attorneys and frequent presenters Andrew Friedman and Anthony Oncidi will cover new cases and statutes shaping labor and employment practices in California. Topics will include harassment, discrimination, retaliation, disability accommodations, wage and hour updates, arbitration agreements and class actions.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=11481&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Racial Bias Obstacles in Selecting and Litigating Police Cases

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:02:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

01/15/2019 / 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Sponsored by the ACBA Barristers Section

This MCLE will cover racial bias and media bias associated with selecting and prosecuting police misconduct cases in federal court. John Burris will spend a significant amount of time discussing racial bias in the media as well as his experience with bias in police practice. The final portion of the presentation will be dedicated to Q&A.

Are you looking for a general knowledge about civil rights practice and high-profile police misconduct cases pursuant to Section 1983. Tips and tricks for federal court practice? Join us on January 15th!

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12326&mobileapp=0

MCLE - When Bias Manifests In Mediation

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:00:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

01/15/2019 / 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Sponsored by the ACBA ADR Section

What should advocates and mediators do when bias manifests in mediation? Implicit bias inevitably manifests in negotiations and in particular, in mediated negotiations, possibly because these are protected communications. Join two mediators for an interactive discussion of how bias manifests, how mediators and advocates respond, and whether new Rule of Professional Conduct 8.4.1 may change the dynamic.

This is an off the record discussion and in order to promote candor this program will not be recorded for later viewing.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12164&mobileapp=0

MCLE - CEQA Updates

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:30:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

01/10/2019 / 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

CEQA Updates

Sponsored by the ACBA Barristers Section

This presentation will cover significant developments in CEQA that occurred in 2018. We will discuss streamlining efforts for development projects, special and relevant new precedents, and SB827, which will make affordable housing easier to build in areas with heavy public transportation.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12320&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Preparing a Criminal Case for Trial

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:28:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

01/09/2019 / 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Preparing a Criminal Case for Trial

Sponsored by the ACBA Barristers and Criminal Law Sections

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12162&mobileapp=0

MCLE - A Matter of Trust: Mediating Inheritance Disputes

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:26:46 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Wednesday, January 30, 2019 / 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and Estate Planning & Probate Section are sponsoring.

http://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12185

MCLE - The Top 10 Real Estate Cases of 2018 - Let's Review!

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:24:38 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Friday, January 18, 7:30 am – 9:00 am

The first Real Estate Section breakfast of 2019 will be full of useful and pertinent information. Come listen to J.R. Richards and Dean Christopherson discuss the need to know facts and issues from the top 10 RE cases of 2018.

http://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12339

MCLE - Mediating Intellectual Property Disputes: Creative Strategies That Work

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:22:53 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Wednesday, January 16,2019 / 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Intellectual property (IP) disputes can be challenging to settle, especially early in the life of a dispute. Whether due to the perceived need to first adjudicate claim construction (patents), intense factual disagreements as to conduct and intent (trade secrets), customer confusion (trademarks) or other factors, mediation efforts are often delayed, producing unintended consequences, lost opportunities and unrecoverable sunk costs. It need not be this way. The speakers will outline strategies to settle IP cases more efficiently based upon actual early dispute resolution (EDR) initiatives tested and proven in multiple settings.

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12082

MCLE - Elder Abuse Restraining Orders: How to Obtain Them and How They Can Help Your Clients

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:20:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Monday, January 14, 2019 / 11:45 am – 1:15 pm

Topics will include

Introduction to Contra Costa Senior Legal Services
Elder abuse prevalence throughout U.S. and California
Types of Elder abuse
Elder Abuse Restraining Orders
Contra Costa County Elder Abuse Restraining Order statistics
Practical tips for EAROs in Contra Costa

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12245

MCLE - CCBA Annual Probate Luncheon - 2019

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:18:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Friday, January 11, 2019 / 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm

The Honorable John H. Sugiyama will again provide insights and practice pointers about the workings of the Contra Costa County Probate Court.

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12074

MCLE - 2019 Employment Law - Case and Statutory Update

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:16:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

January 9, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Join Phyllis W. Cheng and Terry Leoni,
along with Moderator Jessica Braverman for our...

~~~2019 Employment Law Update~~~

https://www.cccba.org/attorney/calendar/event.php?id=12184

MCLE - Recent Developments in Labor & Employment Law

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:14:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

January 31, 2019 / Check-In: 2:45 pm; Presentation: 3:00—6:00 pm

Sonoma County Bar Association along with the SCBA Education Committee and the Labor & Employment Section, presents: Recent Developments in Labor & Employment Law

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=10753

MCLE - Ethical Duties and Electronically Stored Information

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:12:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

January 22, 2019 / Check-In: 3:45 pm; Presentation: 4:00—5:00 pm

This presentation will cover electronic discovery and the related ethical duty of competence. Drawing on guidance from the State Bar, recent e-discovery cases, and the speaker’s own experience assisting attorneys, the presentation outlines the main risks to counsel and client of failing to properly understand e-discovery obligations in litigation.

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=10744

MCLE - Elimination of Bias in the Workplace: Preventing Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:10:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

January 17, 2019 / Check-In: 11:45 am; Presentation: 12:00—2:00 pm

Preventing Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation

This Training Will Discuss the Prevalence of Unconscious Bias and Ways to Eliminate it and its Effects in the Workplace.

~ Privilege, Bias and Historical Trauma.
~ Characteristics Shared by Historically Advantaged and Disadvantaged Groups.
~ Review of ABA Bias Study and Toolkits for Interrupting Bias.
~ Employers: Preventing Issues in the Workplace, Handling Complaints, and Mitigating Damages.

MCLE - IOLTA Accounts

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:08:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

January 7, 2019 / Check-In: 3:45 pm; Presentation: 4:00—5:00 pm

Client Trust Accounting

This Program will Cover the Following Topics:

~ The Importance of Client Accounting

~ The Rules: California Rule of Professional Conduct 4-100

~ Key Concepts in Client Trust Accounting

~ Opening a Client Trust Bank Account

~ Depositing Money Into Client Trust Bank Accounts

~ Paying Money Out of Client Trust Bank Accounts

~ Record-keeping

~ Reconciliation

MCLE - Threats to Judicial Independence

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:06:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

January 4, 2019 / Check-In: 11:45 am; Presentation: 12:00—1:00 pm

Come hear about a groundbreaking push for a state constitutional amendment limiting judicial recall. Learn about the various political divisions in the legislature on the issue of judicial independence, including inter-democratic splits, racial / socio-
economic divisions, geographical divisions, and #MeToo. Get a recap on the controversial 2018 recall of Judge Aaron Persky, the first recall in California in over 80 years.

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=10722

MCLE - Current Status of Reproductive Rights

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:04:00 GMT

Marin County Women Lawyers

January 30, 2018 / 11:45A-1:30P

NARAL - Current State of Reproductive Rights

https://marinbar.org/events/?type=event&id=248

MCLE - New Developments In Family Law - Webcast

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:02:00 GMT

Santa Clara County Bar Association

January 18, 2019 / 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Get your new year in practice started by coming up to speed on all the new laws and developments in Family Law!

https://sccba.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1180782&group

MCLE - It’s that time again! The Annual Review of Last Year’s New Employment Cases and Statutes - Webcast

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara Bar Association

01/17/2019 / 12:00PM-2:00PM

Program Description:

They’re back! Andrew Friedman and Anthony Oncidi have once again agreed to present their fast-paced and entertaining and very informative annual employment law update. As usual, they will provide an up-to-date year review of labor and employment cases and statutes issued during the past 12 months. Topics will include harassment, discrimination, retaliation, disability accommodations, wage and hour updates, arbitration agreements and class actions. This is a must-see event for attorneys representing employees or employers in California.

https://sccba.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1180852&group

New Oakland Legal Self-Help Center To Open In February

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 02:30:18 GMT

SFGate.com

December 27, 2019

"As part of their commitment to improving access to justice, Alameda County Superior Court officials say they expect to open a new self-help center at the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse in Oakland in February."

https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/New-Legal-Self-Help-Center-To-Open-In-February-13493780.php

Sacramento court workers approve new contract, but say frustrations remain

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 23:50:14 GMT

Sacramento Bee

December 26, 2018

"Sacramento Superior Court workers have a new contract to boost pay by as much as seven percent after six months of negotiations and a one-day walkout earlier this month that all but ground the county’s courthouses to a halt."

https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article223572570.html

The 20 Most Important Legal Technology Developments of 2018

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 16:30:00 GMT

Law Sites

Bob Ambrogi

December 26, 2018

"What a whirlwind of a year it has been for legal technology. Barely a week into 2018, industry-changing news broke of Avvo’s sale to Internet Brands. Legal tech news has been nonstop ever since – so much that it’s a struggle to keep up with it all."

https://www.lawsitesblog.com/2018/12/20-important-legal-technology-developments-2018.html

A California court finds social-media posts aren’t a First Amendment right

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 02:47:45 GMT

Quartz

December 26, 2018

"Last year, the US Supreme Court ruled in Packingham v. North Carolina that social-media platforms are the new “public square,” and access to them is protected by the First Amendment, which guarantees free speech. But that doesn’t necessarily mean there are no limitations on how social media can be used when an ex-convict is on probation. For example, a California state appeals court just found in AA v. The People (pdf) that a “narrowly tailored” limit on social media use for a juvenile on probation—in this case for a felony offense—was legal for rehabilitation purposes and to protect a crime victim."

https://qz.com/1507443/a-california-court-finds-social-media-posts-arent-a-first-amendment-right/

New Santa Clara County judge sets diversity milestone as she continues career in service

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 02:45:00 GMT

The Mercury News

December 25, 2018

Ibarra is the first Filipino-American judge in the county’s history, and she is also the first female Filipino-American judge to serve in the Bay Area.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/12/25/new-santa-clara-county-judge-sets-diversity-milestone-as-she-continues-career-in-service/

The Most Iconic (and Patented) Toys and Games of All Time

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 14:30:00 GMT

IP Watchdog

December 23. 2018

"With the hours winding down before Santa Claus makes his way down chimneys across the world, join us as we look back at some of the most popular toys and games of all time, as well as the patents behind them."

http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2018/12/23/iconic-patented-toys-games/id=91631/

Serial - Season 3 - Podcast

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 22:00:00 GMT

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 16:32:00 GMT

LAW LIBRARY JOURNAL Vol. 110:4 [2018-20]

This study evaluates and compares how accurately three legal citators (Shepard’s, KeyCite, and BCite) identify negative treatment of case law, based on a review of 357 citing relationships that at least one citator labeled as negative. In this sample, Shepard’s and KeyCite missed or mislabeled about one-third of negative citing relationships, while BCite missed or mislabeled over two-thirds. The citators’ relative performance is less clear when examining the most serious citator errors, examples of which can be found in all three citators.

Paul Hellyer, Evaluating Shepard’s, KeyCite, and Bcite for Case Validation Accuracy, 110 Law Libr. J. 449 (2018), https://www.aallnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/LLJ_110n4_02_hellyer.pdf

New Year, New Laws for Family Law Attorneys

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 16:30:00 GMT

December 19, 2018

Julie Brook, ESQ.

Changes in California in 2019.

https://blog.ceb.com/2018/12/19/new-year-new-laws-for-family-law-attorneys-3/#more-22009

Groundbreaking San Francisco Measure Guarantees Counsel to Tenants Facing Eviction

Sat, 15 Dec 2018 13:02:00 GMT

San Francisco Attorney Magazine

Fall 2018

The first-of-its-kind measure guarantees that every tenant facing an eviction proceeding will have the right to an attorney from the outset.

http://www.sfbar.org/forms/sfam/q32018/prop-f-right-to-housing-counsel-SFAM-Q318.pdf

The California Fires & Dealing with Natural Disasters - Podcast

Sat, 15 Dec 2018 13:00:00 GMT

Legal Talk Radio

Published:	December 7, 2018
Podcast:	Lawyer 2 Lawyer

A Conversation Between Justices Elena Kagan and Rosalie Silberman Abella

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 16:04:00 GMT

University of Toronto Faculty of Law
November 12, 2018

A discussion between The Honorable Elena Kagan, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, and The Honourable Rosalie Silberman Abella, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, on the occasion of Justice Kagan receiving a U of T honorary Doctor of Laws.

https://youtu.be/dyAF4Zq9m2o

Any piece of technology that stores information could be compromised—even obsolete devices that get thrown out with the garbage

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 16:02:00 GMT

ABA Journal

November 2018

"In 2012, the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct increased attention on technology’s role in legal ethics. For example, Model Rule 1.1 regarding competency requires that lawyers be “abreast of changes in the law and its practice, including the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology.”

http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/technology_compromised_obsolete_devices/?icn=sidebar&ici=text

ABA-supported juvenile justice bill with 'rehabilitative purpose' passes Congress

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 16:00:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

December 13, 2018

"The bill requires states accepting federal funding to provide four core protections for youths, the Marshall Project reports. One protection is a limit on locking up youths for status offenses such as truancy and curfew violations. Second and third are requirements to generally keep juveniles out of adult jails and to separate them from adult inmates. A fourth protection addresses racial disparities by requiring data collection and a plan to address the problem."

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/aba_supported_juvenile_justice_bill_with_rehabilitative_purpose_passes_cong

MCLE - Got Ethics?

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 18:00:00 GMT

Bernard E. Witkin Alameda County Law Library

MCLE - Tomorrow - Thursday, December 13 at Noon

125 12th Street Oakland CA 510.208.4800 www.acgov.org/law/

Contract 'busts': Trying to decipher provisions that literally make no sense

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 16:00:00 GMT

ABA Journal

December 2018

Bryan Garner

"Transactional drafting is a fascinating field of study—and of practice. There are rigors on the one hand and lunacies on the other. The rigors involve accurately achieving the contracting parties’ desired result, preferably in a form they can comprehend. The lunacies involve using pastiche forms riddled with wildly inconsistent ways of expressing simple duties, absurd archaisms whose purpose few lawyers can explain, and repellent typographic practices that still today make many if not most contracts grotesque to read."

http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/contract_busts_decipher_provisions/?icn=most_read

Employers Face Open Questions After Landmark 'Dynamex' Labor Ruling

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 13:06:00 GMT

The Recorder

December 5. 2018

"The court’s decision has rattled companies and forced state and federal courts to grapple with unresolved questions. Meanwhile, plaintiffs attorneys find themselves with more leverage to argue against workforce structures that label workers as independent contractors and not employees."

http://www.law.com/therecorder/2018/07/23/will-californias-new-worker-classification-test-be-applied-retroactively-one-judge-says-yes/

Two More States Have Adopted Duty of Tech Competence; Total Now 34

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 13:04:00 GMT

Law Sires

December 7, 2018

Robert Ambrogi

The new additions to the list are Alaska and Montana.

http://www.lawsitesblog.com/2018/12/two-states-adopted-duty-tech-competence-total-now-34.html

Other People's Money: Rise of litigation finance companies raises legal and ethical concerns

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 13:02:00 GMT

ABA Journal

December 2018

"At its essence, litigation financing is third-party funding of legal cases. Legal financing companies provide a nonrecourse cash advance to litigants—usually plaintiffs—in exchange for a percentage of the judgment or settlement. It is not considered a loan but rather a form of asset purchase or venture capital. If, for example, the financier invests $200,000 and the case settles for 10 times that, the finance firm gets back its initial $200,000, as well as a percentage—anywhere between 10 and 30 percent—of the settlement money. If a plaintiff loses, the financing firm does not get paid."

http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/litigation_finance_legal_ethical_concerns

MCLE - Legal Ethics - New Rules and New Challenges in 2018 - PASCCO Event

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 13:00:00 GMT

MCLE - Disability Rights in the New Gig Economy - Webinar

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 13:06:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

December 22, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Topics
- The applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act to businesses in the so-called “sharing economy” and some of the challenges that arise when attempting to ensure that the services available through these businesses are accessible to persons with disabilities
- Discussion of nationwide class action settlement ensuring full and equal access to Uber services for individuals with guide dogs
- Discussion of recent class action lawsuits filed in California on behalf of wheelchair users unable to access Lyft and Uber services

Attendees will learn about ongoing efforts to ensure that companies arising out of the “gig economy” do not leave customers with disabilities behind. Michael Nunez of Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfeld will discuss his role in the nationwide class action, National Federation of the Blind of California, et al. v. Uber Technologies, Inc., which was successfully settled to ensure full and equal access to Uber Services for individuals with guide dogs. Melissa Riess of Disability Rights Advocates will discuss actions recently filed in California against Uber and Lyft, alleging access barriers that prevent many people who use wheelchairs from accessing the services. Both advocates will described lessons learned about advocacy tactics for ensuring that these novel business models are in compliance with state and federal disability access laws.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R180102/G181624

MCLE - Implicit Bias: Fact or Fiction? - Webinar

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 13:04:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

December 19, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:20 pm

To be discussed
Implicit bias has catapulted into the spotlight in the last several months as organizations begin to be challenged by women who claim they have been denied opportunities and equal compensation because of the stereotypes and hidden biases of decision makers. Some experts say this explains why, even 50 years after the passage of Title VII, there is still a dearth of women in high level positions in companies and law firms. Others say the concept of implicit bias is illusory and that the absence of women in the higher echelons of corporate America is due to a pipeline issue or lack of ambition or choices women make about their careers. In this discussion with two prominent women in the employment bar, we will examine implicit bias and whether it helps explain the lack of women in positions of power and leadership in law firms and companies.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R180108/R160023

MCLE - Cannabis & California Real Estate: Advising Industry Clients - Webinar

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 13:02:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

December 13, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Program Summary
The legal cannabis landscape in California is growing, but still in flux. Clients can be wooed by the perceived opportunity to make money in the cannabis industry and need lawyers who understand the pitfalls in this brand new world. This panel will explore what real estate lawyers need to know about California's legal cannabis market to advise clients properly.

Topics
• History of cannabis regulations and current state of the industry
• Practical considerations for drafting documents, including formation documents and leases
• Persisting criminal prosecution concerns
• Highlights of the changing regulations
• Litigation risks to watch out for

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B181449/B181449

MCLE - A Brave New World: Navigating Advances in Legal Technology - Webinar

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 13:00:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

December 13, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Solo and small firm attorneys are under increasing pressure to reduce overhead and improve efficiency in order to meet client expectations and to remain competitive. This program will explore some of the pressing ethical questions
raised by new technology and provide a practical framework to help navigate these uncharted waters.

The program will trace how the California Rules of Professional Conduct have evolved over time and examine upcoming rule changes. We will apply the Rules and related principles to some common scenarios facing practitioners.
Discussion topics will include online advertising, outsourcing, cloud-based software and electronic signatures, among others. The audience will have the opportunity to participate as we explore these challenging topics together and prepare ourselves for the future of legal services.

Topics
• California Rules of Professional Conduct
• Online Advertising
• Outsourcing
• Unauthorized Practice of Law
• Duty of Care

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R180104/B181478

MCLE - Understanding the Financial Abuse Epidemic - Webinar

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 06:41:17 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

December 11, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Topics
• Spotting And Understanding Financial Abuse
• Cognitive Impairment, Undue Influence And The Role Each Can Play in Financial Abuse
• Prosecuting Financial Abuse Claims Under California's Elder Abuse And Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G180507/G180507

MCLE - 2018 Employment Law Updates - Webinar

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 06:39:31 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

December 11, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Come hear about the quickly evolving area of disability employment law. Our presenters will have a lively discussion about the important federal and state decisions in 2018.

Discussion topics for this conversation will include:
- Round-up of 2018 federal cases in disability employment law
- Round-up of 2018 California cases in disability employment law
- Changes in law and predictions for 2019

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G181629/G181629

MCLE - Ellis Act: Procedure, Defenses and Alternatives - Webinar

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 06:37:26 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

December 10, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Hear from a panel of attorneys, who represent both tenants and landlords in this challenging area, and the Senior Advisor at the Office of the Mayor, discuss preparing for withdrawal of residential property from the housing market, the transactional process leading to termination of tenancy, common defenses, and the lasting effect on the property after "going out of business".

Topics
• Procedure
• Lawsuits (against tenants and against the City)
• Assistance for the displaced tenants
• Goals and limitations of City programs that fund housing preservation

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G181710/G181710

MCLE - IP BYTES: Hot Topics in Trademark Law - Webinar

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 06:35:36 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

December 7, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Discussion
Based on the popular lightning round talks in the design and engineering fields, hear 10 trademark professionals address topics of current interest
• Ten trademark professionals give six-minute lightning talks
• Presentations will cover every phase of trademark practice, from portfolios through litigation
• Hear from in-house counsel, joined by private practitioners at firms of all sizes

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R180101/G182510

MCLE - Current Developments in Climate Change Litigation

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:08:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

December 6, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

In cases being litigated in California and elsewhere across the country, youth and municipal plaintiffs assert common law theories and seek tort remedies for alleged climate change-related harms. The suits present important legal questions left open by previous climate change litigation, including AEP v. Connecticut, 564 U.S. 410 (2011) and Native Village of Kivalina v. ExxonMobil Corp., 696 F.3d 849 (9th Cir. 2012).

Program Panelists Will Discuss
• The status of the common law of climate change after AEP and Kivalina
• The availability of constitutional and public trust theories to redress harms related to climate change
• The ability of the courts to fashion appropriate remedies in climate change suits
• The policy implications of adjudicating climate change-related tort claims under state law

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B181244/B181244

MCLE - Gender On Trial: #METOO - Webinar

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:06:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

December 5, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:05 pm

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R180099/R180099

MCLE - Supporting Transgender Employees - Webinar

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:04:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

December 4, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Supporting Transgender Employees:
Legal Update and Practical Guidance for Creating Inclusive Workplaces

This panel of experts in transgender employment law and workplace inclusion will share the latest updates from this rapidly-evolving area of law, and offer practical guidance for law firms and companies to support transgender employees. Elimination of Bias CLE credit available.

Topics
• 2017 regulations on transgender employment issues from the California Fair Employment and Housing Council
• Current issues in the courts, including religious defenses and the Trump military ban
• Training and prevention for employers
• Common issues that arise in the workplace such as restrooms, pronouns,
and insurance plans

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G180306/G180306

MCLE - Computer Crime Law and Civil Litigation - Webinar

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:02:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

December 3, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Summary
Employees, contractors, and business counterparties increasingly come into direct contact with a business's own computers. These interactions, like any, sometimes result in litigation, but the laws that govern the misuse of computers contain traps for the unwary and unprepared. This program will address contexts where computer misuse laws apply in civil litigation, identify ways to avoid misunderstandings about access, and show you how to make and respond to claims under these laws in litigation.

Topics:
• Federal and California Computer Crime and Misuse Laws
• Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, California Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act, Stored Communications Act, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, and more.
• Computer Crimes by Employees and Ex-Employees
• Remedies Available for Companies
• Drafting Agreements that Protect Rights of Access

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B181480/B181480

MCLE - Environmental Law Cases in the Supreme Court & Ninth Circuit - Webinar

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:00:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

December 1, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

2017-18 Environmental Law Cases in the Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit

Topics
• Major decisions over the past year, and their implications
• Hot-button issues and trends
• Prognostications on significant pending litigation

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=R180098/G182911

http://www.sfbar.org/cle/questions.aspx

MCLE - Social Media and the First Amendment - Webinar

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 05:16:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

December 18, 2018
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

Although it may not feel like it, public employees and elected officials still maintain their rights to privacy and free speech, but is there a bright line? In this webinar, Best Best & Krieger LLP attorneys discuss how the First Amendment interacts with social media platforms and how it applies to recent federal and state rulings in every day practice.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/cdbe08ed-13ce-4a68-afca-ba2780e85250

MCLE - California Speedy Trial Law: Trials and Preliminary Hearings - Webinar

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 05:14:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

December 13, 2018
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM (Pacific)

Description:

California preliminary hearings must be done in a timely fashion. But what are the time limits? What is the remedy when time limits are violated?
All adult criminal trials are also supposed to occur in a timely fashion; once a charging document is filed, the defendant is to be arraigned timely, and once the arraignment occurs, the trial should occur within a specified period of time.But what if there is an excessive pre-filing delay? What about post-filing delay; what is the appropriate remedy? What if good cause for a continuance has been shown to the court; how does that fit into the discussion?
The law governing these issues are a sometimes confusing mix of statutory and constitutional law, and this webinar will seek to clear up the confusion and give you a straightforward analysis of all relevant time limits. Included in the discussion will be issues regarding good cause and continuances.

https://cla.inreachce.com/Details/Information/b9f894e3-64ee-4c09-b0bf-f8ce3d748072

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 05:04:05 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

12/18/2018

05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Introduction to Practicing Civil Law in Alameda County

Sponsored by the ACBA Trial Practice and Barristers Sections

Please join us for an overview of the departments and functions of the Alameda County Superior Court general civil division for new lawyers and those interested in civil practice. This presentation will include a discussion of the types of civil matters heard and an overview of the Direct Civil Calendar. We will also include a discussion of the life of a direct civil calendar case, from filing and service of a complaint to trial.

Light snacks provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please plan to bring your own food.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12149&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Trauma-Informed Lawyering: Representing Clients in Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Cases

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 05:02:51 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

12/13/2018

05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Trauma-Informed Lawyering: Representing Clients in Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Cases

Co-sponsored by the ACBA Labor and Employment Section, the Federal Bar-Northern Ca Chapter, and WLAC

As attorneys, we represent clients who have experienced trauma and who have mental health conditions, yet most of us do not have formal training regarding trauma or mental health issues.

In this MCLE, we will discuss representing clients in sexual violence and sexual harassment cases from a multidisciplinary perspective, applying information about the effects of trauma on the brain and the mental health effects of sexual abuse to the litigation context. We will cover how to build trust with prospective clients, how to assess clients’ resilience, and how to assess our own ability to effectively represent clients in these cases. We will learn how, from a clinical perspective, litigation, administrative grievance processes, and interaction with the criminal justice system affect sexual violence survivors. Finally, we will discuss effective litigation strategy, including how to deal with delays in reporting, how to prepare clients for depositions, and confidential and non-confidential settlements.

Light lunch provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please plan to bring your own food.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12160&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Privacy and Surveillance Issues for Immigration Attorneys

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 05:00:14 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

12/13/2018

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Privacy and Surveillance Issues for Immigration Attorneys

Sponsored by the ACBA Immigration Section

Local and federal agencies are expanding their use of surveillance technologies and tactics to target immigrant communities. The federal government is seeking to exploit a range of data sources, including license plate readers, social media, and state databases, to power its enforcement efforts. What is the state of surveillance affecting immigrant communities and their information, and what can attorneys do to protect clients and themselves?

Light lunch provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please plan to bring your own food.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=12256&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Three Psychologists Discuss Current Custody Issues

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:12:10 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

12/04/2018

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Three Psychologists Discuss Current Custody Issues

Sponsored by the ACBA Family Law Section

Dr. David Friedman, Kenya Sullivan, LCSW, and Dr. Nadine Watters will introduce themselves and their work to the family law bar. They will discuss therapeutic interventions with families where a child is refusing or resisting parental contact, the impact of community trauma in low-income/impoverished communities, how we see this play out in families, and the use of psychological testing in child custody evaluations.

Light lunch provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please plan to bring your own food.

https://acba.intouchondemand.com/eventreg/eventreg?eventid=11990&mobileapp=0

MCLE - Effective Mediation of Technology Litigation

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:10:57 GMT

Santa Clara Bar Association

December 12, 2018
12:00PM-2:00PM

Program Description:

This panel of experienced technology litigators, mediators and a federal judge will focus on best practices in the timing, case assessment, presentations, settlement moves and final agreements and documentation in mediations involving trade secret misappropriation and patent infringement.

Topics:

When is the right time to mediate trade secret and patent infringement cases
Case assessment of liability and valuation of various damages scenarios
Who should attend and dealing with attorneys' eyes only protective orders
Effective mediation memoranda, pre-hearing conferences and oral presentations at the mediation
Opening offers and settlement moves, avoiding or breaking impasse and closing the deal
Final settlement agreements and documentation: monetary payment calculations, potential licensing terms, business relationships, equitable remedies and release versus covenant not to sue

MCLE - The Basics of Planning for Death - Free Event

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:08:00 GMT

AIDS Legal Referral Panel

Tuesday, December 11th, 5:30pm – 7:00pm

The Basics of Planning for Death

Overview: Learn the often overlooked basics of planning for your death or that of another. Our discussion will include planning and communicating with those in your life. Topics will include: Do I need a will or trust? What are the ways to avoid the courts? How do I write a will? How do I let my healthcare providers know about my wishes in my final illness? How do I let those in my life know what my last wishes are? What agencies need to be contacted? What’s to be done with the deceased person’s debts? Funeral proceedings and arrangements? Remains? Grief and loss support resources? Estimated costs?

http://www.alrp.org/events/mcle-training-the-basics-of-planning-for-death-2

MCLE - Cannabis Licensing & Regulatory Compliance

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:06:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Time: Check-In: 11:45 am; Presentation: 12:00—2:00 pm

Cannabis Licensing & Regulatory Compliance

The cannabis industry is growing rapidly, and the rules governing it are constantly evolving.
Join local cannabis attorneys Lauren Mendelsohn and Joe Rogoway for a discussion of how the state and local licensing processes work in, as well as an overview of the numerous laws and regulations that cannabis operators must comply with.

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=10585

MCLE - 2018 Winter CEQA Update

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:04:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Time: Check-In: 3:15 pm; Presentation: 3:30—5:00 pm

An Update on What is New with the California Environmental Quality Act Since SCBA’s Summer CEQA Update in June 2018.

MCLE - Real Property and Trusts & Estates Crossover Issues

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:02:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Time: Check-In: 2:45 pm; Presentation: 3:00—5:00 pm

Join us for an interactive discussion about issues to consider in planning and drafting estate plans that include real property assets, as well as the opportunities and potential challenges during probate or trust administrations.

Topics will include:
~ Estate planning considerations for clients with real property assets
~ Procedural concerns in real property transactions involving trusts & estates – trust administration vs. probate
~ Entity owned real property and estate planning
~ Subtrust allocations of real property
~ Exclusions from property tax reassessment
~ Estate planning for cannabis-related businesses and real property
~ MediCal planning to protect the family home
~ Co-ownership agreements and beneficiary buyout options for inherited real property interests
~ Basic tax considerations for estate planners: estate tax, income tax and property tax
~ Life estate planning in and out of trusts

https://www.sonomacountybar.org/?p=10570

MCLE - Legislative Updates in Labor & Employment for 2019

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:00:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Date: Monday, December 3, 2018

Time: Check-In: 11:45 am; Presentation: 12:00—1:00 pm

What to Do a Month Before Trial

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 15:45:00 GMT

CEBBLOG

November 25, 2018

Julie Brook, Esq.

https://blog.ceb.com/2018/11/26/what-to-do-a-month-before-trial/#more-21797

PASCCO November General Meeting

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 13:00:00 GMT

Getting Ready for Trial--the Last 90 Days

Michon M. Spinelli, Esq. Partner, Ropers Majeski Kohn Bently (RMKB)

Please join us at RMKB's Redwood City office, 1001 Marshall Street, Suite 500 to learn what to do in the 90 days before trial.

RMKB's Redwood City office is located at the corner of Marshall St. and Marshall Ct., on the fifth floor.

Parking: There is metered street parking on Marshall Street and free parking behind the building. Enter on Walnut between Veterans Blvd. and Marshall Street.

When:

November 28, 2018

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location:

1001 Marshall Street, Suite 500 Redwood City, CA 94063

Registration

Member – $25.00
Voting & Associate members
Non-Member – $35.00
Student Member – $23.00

ABA announces hotlines for California fire victims; state bar warns of fraud as first suits filed

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 17:30:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

By Debra Cassens Weiss

Posted November 19, 2018, 11:16 am CST

The ABA has announced new legal assistance hotlines for victims of California wildfires in Butte, Ventura and Los Angeles counties.

The number for fire victims in Butte County is 1-800-345-9491, while the number for fire victims in Ventura and Los Angeles counties is 1-877-301-4448, according to press releases by the ABA and the State Bar of California.

The hotlines were announced after the California bar warned fire victims that they could be approached by people posing as lawyers, Bloomberg Law reported. The bar also advised consumers that California law bars lawyers from soliciting clients at an accident scene or hospital.

Hotline hours are weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT. People who qualify for assistance are matched with volunteer lawyers who can help with issues such as landlord/tenant problems, mortgage and foreclosure issues, insurance claims, FEMA claims and contractor fraud.

The hotline is a joint project of the Disaster Legal Services Program of the ABA Young Lawyers Division, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the State Bar of California, Legal Services of Northern California and Ventura County Legal Aid.

The State Bar of California has online legal resources for fire victims here. The latest information on the wildfires, including victim totals, is here and here. As of Monday morning, 77 people had died in the Camp Fire in Butte County, and three people had died in the Woolsey Fire in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Lawsuits blaming utility companies for the wildfires already have been filed, Law.com reports.

A suit filed in San Francisco on Tuesday alleged that PG&E Corp. was liable for the Camp Fire that destroyed the town of Paradise.

The suit says the fire began when a high-voltage transmission line failed and ignited a vegetation fire. The suit says PG&E had a duty to maintain its aging infrastructure and could have satisfied its obligations by putting electrical equipment underground in wildfire-prone areas, increasing inspections, and developing protocols to shut down electrical operations in emergency situations.

A lawsuit filed on Thursday blames Southern California Edison for the Woolsey Fire. The suit alleges the fire began in two places, beneath power lines and next to a power substation. The suit contends the company failed to maintain its overhead electrical lines, failed to shut down power during “red flag” weather conditions, and failed to clear vegetation.

The lawyer who filed the suit against Southern California Edison is Alexander Robertson, a Simi Valley resident who told Law.com that fire already had burned through homes across the street by the time firefighters knocked on his door. His law firm, Robertson & Associates, was under a mandatory evacuation order.

2018 California Wildfires Helping Handbook

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 08:03:10 GMT

Morrison & Foerster has created the free 2018 California Wildfires Helping Handbook. The Handbook provides general and practical information for people, small businesses, and other organizations affected by the fires, and covers many issues including FEMA, consumer fraud, housing, employment, SBA loan assistance, and insurance. There is also a chapter on Lawyer Referral Services and Legal Aid if you find you need further information or assistance.

CA Notary Public Course & Exam

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 15:00:00 GMT

California State Notary Public

Saturday, January 19, 2019
8:00am - 5:00pm

SF State Downtown Campus
835 Market Street, 6th Floor

This one-day course provides all of the required training necessary to become a California notary public. By the end of this course, students will know all the information necessary to pass the State Notary Public exam and fully function as a successful commissioned Notary Public. Notaries public must be California residents; at least 18 years old; pass this course; read, write, and understand English; and pass a background check.

This course is certified by the California Secretary of State and taught by an approved California notary education provider. Per California requirements, late arrivals will not be allowed entry.

The state Notary exam is offered immediately following the class. For the exam bring:

a check or money order for $40 made out to the Secretary of State
a CA Driver’s License, CA State I.D. card or a U.S. Passport
a 2x2 photograph
two #2 pencils

Instructor: Randall Kirby, CA Notary Training Center

Register:

Winter registration starts November 5. Register on the 6th floor or by calling 415.405.7700 [option 5]

$150 (.7 CEU) | PLS 9169 Section 01 | Class Number 1053

MCLE - Implicit Bias in Employment - Free Event!

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 15:02:00 GMT

AIDS Legal Referral Panel

Implicit Bias in Employment

Sponsored by the State Bar’s Labor & Employment Law Section

Thursday, November 29th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Presented by Hina Shah, Esq. – Golden Gate University
Bar Association of San Francisco – 301 Battery Street, 3^rd Floor, Board Room, San Francisco, CA 94111
1.0 Ethics CLE Credits / 1.0 Elimination of Bias CLE Credits = 2.0 CLE Credits total
Overview: Professor Hina Shah, Director of the Women’s Employment Rights Clinic at Golden Gate University School of Law, will present on how implicit and explicit biases based on race, ethnicity, gender and other protected categories, such as those living with HIV/AIDS, show up in the employment arena especially in the legal profession – from hiring and promotion decisions to how it impacts the litigation of discrimination claims. Professor Shah will address our ethical duties and what actions we can take to end and remedy the harms created by these unfair biases.

This is a free training open to all attorneys, paralegals, law students, and those interested in the legal field. We hope to see you there!

Sign Up Now!

To Register: Email mcle@alrp.org

How California’s Consumer Privacy Act May Impact Your Legal Team - Podcast

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 15:00:00 GMT

Legal Talk Network

Nov 14, 2018

How California’s Consumer Privacy Act May Impact Your Legal Team

Joel Wuesthoff and Samantha Kim discuss the new California data privacy mandate and explore specific rights that the law grants to California consumers regarding the privacy of their data.

In June 2018, the Governor of California signed into law a privacy bill with significant implications for any organization worldwide that possesses or collects personal information on California citizens. Referred to as the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, the law, which will take effect on January 1, 2020, already has companies working hard to understand its implications and to identify actions they need to take to achieve compliance.

In this episode of The Robert Half Legal Report, host Charles Volkert, senior district president at Robert Half Legal, is joined by two members of the company’s consulting solutions practice – managing director Joel Wuesthoff and director Samantha Kim. They discuss the new California data privacy mandate, explore specific rights that the law grants to California consumers regarding the privacy of their data and examine which types of businesses – and law firms – are subject to the legislation. They also review key steps organizations should take to ensure they attain compliance with the law by the January 2020 deadline.

CAPA Officers for 2019

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:45:00 GMT

CAPA Officers for 2019

President

Victoria Falcon-Alonzo

Fresno Paralegal Association

Vice President Policy

Pamela Kightlinger

Kern County Paralegal Association

Vice President Administration

Alisa Razumovsky

Sacramento Valley Paralegal Association

Secretary

Andrea Henrickson

Fresno Paralegal Association

Treasurer

Nancy Woods

Fresno Paralegal Association

ABA backs legislation that would bar housing bias against people based on income source

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 06:00:44 GMT

American Bar Association

By Debra Cassens Weiss

Posted November 14, 2018, 4:30 pm CST

Photo by Visual3Dfocus/Shutterstock.com

ABA President Bob Carlson is applauding a bill that would expand the protections of the Fair Housing Act to prevent discrimination based on a person’s lawful source of income.

Last year, the ABA House of Delegates adopted policy urging the implementation of such legislation and opposing prejudice against people who rely on government support to make ends meet, Carlson said in the Nov. 14 letter.

Carlson praised the bill in a letter to its sponsors, Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah and Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, who posted press releases here and here. The bill, called the Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2018, would bar housing discrimination based on income source or veteran status, according to the press releases.

“Every year, families are denied housing opportunities simply because their lawful and sufficient income is not accepted by a property owner,” Carlson wrote. “These denials occur often for persons who rely on support from the government for their housing.”

Fifteen states and more than 72 jurisdictions currently prohibit source-of-income discrimination in some form, according to Carlson.

Landlords sometimes reject people because they receive Supplemental Security Income or military-service-connected disability compensation, the letter said. In such cases, the rejection may be pretextual and intended to exclude people who have disabilities.

The discrimination most often occurs, the letter said, when landlords refuse to accept tenants who use the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Such vouchers provide federal rent subsidies to make private-market housing affordable. In some places, almost 50 percent of people receiving the vouchers are unable to use them before they expire.

Vouchers for veterans, which are a subset of the program, are called Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers.

“We stand ready to work with you in advancing this vitally important legislation,” Carlson wrote.

PASCCO Event: 2018 National Take A Hike Day

Sun, 11 Nov 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Mt. Diablo Legal Professionals Association Membership Meeting & Dinner

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Mt. Diablo Legal
Professionals
Association

Est. 1969

MEMBERSHIP MEETING
NOVEMBER 12, 2018, 5:30 p.m.

PLAN ON ATTENDING

INCREASE YOUR JOB SECURITY
LEARN SOMETHING NEW!

Membership Meeting
Guests are Welcome!

November 12, 2018
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Speakers:

One Hour Delivery Services

Jerry Chamberlain
Operations Manager

Sandy Bell
Customer Services Manager

Kristen Saabye
Senior Customer Service

Topic:

E-Filing Developments
and how it works.

One Hour Delivery Services of San Francisco, CA was started in 1997 by Chris Finn. Our company's philosophy is simple: render superior delivery services at fair prices, and always treat both clients and employees with the greatest respect.

One Hour Delivery Services has a strong dedication to its customers, without whom we would not exist. After 20 years, the hard work and dedication of our professional drivers and office staff has paid off; One Hour Delivery Services has been ranked as one of the 50 fastest growing private companies in the Bay Area, CA for each of the last 3 years.

Location:

Buttercup Grill & Bar
660 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 932-2763

Cost

$23.00/Cash or Check
(Discount for payment
by cash or check.)

$25.00/Credit or PayPal

(Price includes food, beverage, tax, tip, room rental fee,
and MCLE/CCLS certificate (if applicable).)

Menu

California Burger

(Topped with crisp lettuce, fresh
tomato, red onion, avocado, melted jack chese and our original thousand island dressing.
Served with french fries.)

Cobb Salad
(Iceberg lettuce, turkey, ham, tomatoes, avocado, bacon, crumbled blue cheese, red onion and chopped eggs. Choice of dressing.)

Smoked Turkey Supreme
(Sliced turkey, avocado, cheddar cheese and tomatoes on a grilled sourdough roll with thousand island dressing.

Served with curly fries.

Avocado Melt
Sliced avocado and melted jack cheese on grilled sourdough bread with tomatoes, organic spring mix, and pesto mayonnaise. Served with fresh fruit.

(All entrees include soft drink,
coffee or tea.)

RSVP by 11/8/18

maria@mtdiablolpa.info

MCLE/CCLS CREDIT - No credit this meeting.

Mt. Diablo Legal Professionals Assoc.

P.O. Box 4253
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

(925) 283-5226
(925) 284-7788

MCLE - ERISA Overpayments - Free Event!

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 15:32:00 GMT

November 14, 2018
5:30pm - 7:00pm
San Francisco Bar Association Board Room

ERISA Overpayments

Wednesday, November 14th, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Presented by Kirsten G. Scott, Esq. – Renaker Hasselman Scott LLP
Bar Association of San Francisco – 301 Battery Street, 3^rd Floor, Board Room, San Francisco, CA 94111
1.5 General CLE Credits
Overview: This training will address the claims and defenses involved when a plan seeks reimbursement of overpaid benefits. Was there an overpayment? Whose fault was it? What obligations does the Plan have in seeking reimbursement? Does the participant have to repay the benefits? Come to the training to discuss these issues, and more!

This is a free training open to all attorneys, paralegals, law students, and those interested in the legal field. We hope to see you there!

To sign up e-mail MCLE@ALRP.ORG

MCLE - Riding the Settlement Shotgun

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 15:30:00 GMT

Riding the Settlement Shotgun

Thursday, November 29 from 12:00 to 1:00

One hour Participatory MCLE credit

$30 advanced registration, $40 day of the event

Speaker: Mr. David J. Cook

Making a silk purse from a sow’s ear. Ouch!

Discussion will include ~

Trading the claim for certainty, or is that so? Maximizing the recovery or leaving money on the table? Financial statements or an URLA?
Is the pen mightier than the sword? Or the Settlement Agreement not worth the paper? Did you lose the keys to the courthouse by dismissal?
The secret sauce of collateral and guarantees, lest the settlement, if unsecured, expires.
Mutual releases set free the scavengers, insiders, and thieves who loot the company.
The 12 ingredients of any settlement. Checklists are your buddies.
Expect a default. Expect bankruptcy. Expect a sale. Expect another lawsuit. Expect a disaster.
Confidentiality? Why? Why not? Keeping secrets is in whose best interests?
Salvage Settlements, High Interest Settlements, Two for the price of one and other stories.
CCP Section 664.6. Sign on the dotted line. Speak up in court or everything ends on the floor.
Necessity of Acceleration and notice of default. Details are king.

About the Speaker: David J. Cook
A collections attorney for 43 years, he is well-known for representing Ronald Goldman’s father in recovering the multi-million dollar civil judgment against O.J. Simpson. He is the author of The Debt Collector’s Handbook: Collecting Debts, Finding Assets, Enforcing Judgments, and Beating Your Creditors - as well as - Collection, Demand, and Other Commercial Letters for the General Practitioner. Both available at ACLL.

To register: ONLINE Eventbrite HERE

Download the program flyer HERE

2018 E-Discovery Case Law: 3 Different Perspectives - Webcast

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 21:30:00 GMT

2018 E-Discovery Case Law: 3 Different Perspectives

Judge Xavier Rodriguez, Western District of Texas; Mike Klein, Altria; Tara Jones, Oath

Live online December 04 at 12:00 p.m

Click here to register

Case law can be so theoretical and ambiguous that it can leave some with less guidance and more confusion.

In this upcoming webcast, get three different perspective on how an in-house e-discovery director, a judge, and an e-discovery manager interpret case law and what 2018 cases made them take notice and potentially modify their processes.

Webcast Sponsors:
- Bloomberg Law
- Brighttalk
- Exterro
- Georgetown Law CLE

MCLE - Who's Watching You: Privacy Law in the Age of the Internet

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 13:30:00 GMT

New MCLE Course!

Who's Watching You:
Privacy Law in the Age of the Internet

Date

Saturday, November 10, 2018
11:00am - 3:15pm

Location

SF State Downtown Campus
835 Market Street, 6th Floor
San Francisco

Class Overview

Current technology – your phone, your car, your smart home device – allows for the collection of far more detailed information about you, your preferences and your behavior than ever before. This course is designed to provide participants with a broad overview of the legal issues in privacy and data protection and with a basic understanding of their rights.

Topics will include:

Fundamental concepts in privacy and data protection.
Privacy and data protection regulation in the U.S., such as in the healthcare, finance and telecommunications sectors.
Privacy and data protection regulation in Europe (GDPR), or why am I suddenly seeing those annoying cookie notices?
The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018.

Instructor

Elaine Chow

Registration

$100 (.4 CEU/MCLE)

PLS 9204 | Section 01 | Class Number 11245

How to Prepare for eFiling - Podcast

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 13:28:00 GMT

Legal Talk Network:

The Paralegal Voice

Nov 2, 2018

How to Prepare for eFiling

Tisha Delgado talks about how eFiling works.

Electronic filing (eFiling) is changing the court filing game across the nation. In this episode of the Paralegal Voice, host Carl Morrison talks to Tisha Delgado about how eFiling works. While some may be hesitant to shift to eFiling from paper filing, Tisha shares the advantages to this electronic system from saving time and energy to being able to file last minute. She also shares tips for using the PACER system and provides resources for those interested in learning more about eFiling. Stay tuned to the end for Listener’s Voice, Carl’s recurring segment featuring audio questions or comments from a listener. To send in your own question, email Carl at devoted2law@gmail.com.

Tisha Delgado is a senior litigation paralegal and e-discovery specialist at Golan Christie Taglia, where she maintains complex databases and assists clients in collecting and exporting electronically stored information and social media. She is also a member of the Illinois Paralegal Association and presently serves as its Vice President and Litigation Section Chair.

Special thanks to our sponsors, NALA, ServeNow, Thomson Reuters Firm Central and CourtFiling.net

https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2018/11/how-to-prepare-for-efiling/

Silicon Valley USPTO - Claim Drafting Workshop

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Silicon Valley USPTO

Description

Learn about the patent claim drafting process through an interactive workshop led by a Supervisory Patent Examiner. Attendees will learn about the importance of drafting claims to the success of a patent application, and attendees will develop a better appreciation of how a patent examiner views a claim during the course of examination. Attendees should have an intermediate knowledge of the intellectual property system, and patents specifically. It is recommended that attendees take the previous course “Introduction to IP with an Emphasis on Patents” as well as the previous “Patent Application Drafting Workshop” before taking this workshop. This event is free and open to the public.

Please note that the Silicon Valley USPTO is a federal facility. Visitors are required to present a valid form of government-issued identification (driver license or passport) and may be subject to security screening to gain access.

For accessibility requests please email siliconvalley@uspto.gov or call (408) 918-9900.

Date and Time

Fri, November 30, 2018

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST

Location

Silicon Valley U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

26 S. Fourth Street

San Jose, CA 95113

View Map

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/claim-drafting-workshop-november-2018-tickets-50202632425

MCLE - Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure - Best Practices and the Correct Way

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:58:00 GMT

Santa Clara County Bar Association

The SCCBA Family Law Section presents an MCLE Brown Bag:

Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure - Best Practices and the Correct Way

	11/27/2018
When:	November 27, 2018 12:15PM -1:15PM
Where:	Map this event » SCCBA Conference Center 31 N. 2nd Street Ste. 400 San Jose, California 95113 United States
Presenter:	Family Law
Contact:	SCCBA info@sccba.com 408-287-2557

An in depth examination of the best practices and correct way to complete and submit Preliminary Declarations of Disclosure. Additionally, this brown bag will cover when to use Schedule of Assets and Debts vs. Property Declarations.

Pricing:

SCCBA Member:	$35
Non-Member:	$60
Honorary:	FREE

Registration: 11:45 aM

MCLE CREDIT: 1.0 General Substantive Law;

SPEAKERS:

BJ Fadem, Law Offices of BJ Fadem

Sharon Roper, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara

Cancellations and refunds will be accepted only 48 hours prior to the event.

*State Bar of California Approved MCLE: The Santa Clara County Bar Association is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider. This program is approved for California MCLE credit.

CCCBA 24th Annual MCLE Spectacular

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:56:00 GMT

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Friday, November 16, 2018 | 8 am - 5 pm
Walnut Creek Marriott

Registration is open now!

Earn up to 8 MCLE credits - including the hard-to-get ones!

In addition to our main sessions (below), choose from six morning and seven afternoon breakout sessions.

Last Day to Register before the event is November 9th.

Our main sessions include:

Breakfast Kickoff, Hon. Leondra Kruger, Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court, "A Conversation with California Supreme Court Associate Justice Leondra Kruger"
Luncheon Keynote, David Kelly, Golden State Warriors General Counsel & Vice President of Basketball Management & Strategy, "Charting a Diverse Path in the Legal Profession"
Afternoon Plenary Session, Hon. Jill Fannin, Contra Costa County Superior Court Presiding Judge and Hon. Barry Baskin, Contra Costa County Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge, "Implicit Bias in the Courtroom"

Event provided by CCCBA - ACBA members get CCCBA member pricing. Contact awolf@cccba.org to get the discount.

Friday, November 16, 2018

Walnut Creek, Marriott Hotel

R E G I S T R A T I O N I S N O W O P E N!

Last Day to register before the event is November 9th

Download the brochure here.

Download the registration form here.

For more information Check our SPECTACULAR web page

https://www.acbanet.org/calendar/

MCLE - Recent Developments in Music Copyright Law - Webcast

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:54:00 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Intellectual Property Section, co-sponsored with the Copyright Society present:

Recent Developments in Music Copyright Law

November 19, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H

”Singing” in the Rain"
Recent Developments in Music Copyright Law

Speakers

Richard S. Busch
King & Ballow
Nashville & Los Angeles

David M. Given
Phillips, Erlewine, Given & Carlin LLP
San Francisco

Moderator

Lesley Boveri
SAP Global Intellectual Property Team

Discussion

When it rains, it pours. Important, game-changing developments in music copyright law have come on like an afternoon thunderstorm in the last year. A dialogue with noted song copyright litigator Richard Busch and local entertainment lawyer David Given will cover the Blurred Lines case (in which Mr. Busch served as counsel to the Marvin Gaye heirs), the pending Ninth Circuit appeal in the Stairway to Heaven case, ongoing infringement litigation against Spotify (in which both Messrs. Busch and Given are involved) and statutory copyright termination, among other topics.

Section Chair: Sebastian Kaplan, Gerard Fox Law, P.C.

Location

Online Only

Schedule

Program 12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

Event Code: R180090

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

MCLE - Why Should I Care About Insurance? - Webcast

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:52:43 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Litigation and the Insurance Sections present:

Why Should I Care About Insurance?

November 14, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch will be provided.

Why Should I Care About Insurance?
What Every Litigator Needs to Know

Speakers

John Heller
Shareholder, Rogers Joseph O'Donnell

Erica Villanueva
Partner, Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Michael Betz
Partner, Allen Matkins

Moderator

Lauren Kramer
Rogers Joseph O'Donnell

This is a seminar for every litigator to learn about the importance of thinking about insurance coverage early in a case -- for a plaintiff to make sure they can get paid despite a judgment-proof defendant and for a defendant to make sure someone else foots the bill in case of liability. We will also address issues that may arise during the litigation, including the insurer's reservation of rights, the duty to defend/indemnify and privilege concerns.

Topics

• Types of insurance policies and what they cover
• How to get claims covered (as a plaintiff or a defendant) and what to do if they're denied
• Notifying and communicating with the insurer, including privilege issues

Section Chair: Warren Metlitzky, Conrad & Metlitzky

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch/Program: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	$25.00
Section Member	$40.00
BASF Member	$50.00
Government	$50.00
Nonprofit	$50.00
Non-Member	$65.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G183107

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Gaining an Upper "Hound" - An Overview in Canine Law in CA - Webcast

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:50:00 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Solo and Small Firm Practice Section of the Barristers Club presents:

Gaining an Upper "Hound" - An Overview in Canine Law in CA

November 13, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch will be provided.

Gaining an Upper "Hound" - An Overview of Canine Law in California

Speakers

Beau R. Burbidge
Walker, Hamilton, Koenig & Burbidge

Matthew White
Monty White LLP

Mary Catherine Wiederhold
Law Offices of Mary Catherine Wiederhold

Courtney M. Brown
Law Offices of Mary Catherine Wiederhold

Summary

From preventing dog attacks, regulating service animals, and even defining accepable off-leash spaces, the impact of the laws and regulations pertaining to man and woman's best friend have a widespread impact. The Bay Area is home to approximately 120,000 dogs, and an estimated 90 million dogs live side-by-side with their human companions in the United States.

Come join us as we explore canine law topics related to dog bites, dog "fright"
and tenants with service animals.

Topics

• Dog bites and dog fright"
• Service animals and landlords
• Legal theories and causes of action related to dogs

Section Chair: Lindsey Mignano, Smith Shapourian Mignano

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Program:12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	$30.00
Section Member	$45.00
BASF Member	$55.00
Government	$55.00
Nonprofit	$55.00
Non-Member	$70.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: B181473

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Environmental Law Basics: How to be a CERCLA Practitioner

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:48:00 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

BASF Environmental Law Section, co-sponsored with LACBA present:

Environmental Law Basics: How to be a CERCLA Practitioner

November 13, 2018: 12:00 pm - 2:45 pm

MCLE Credits - 2.5 H

Speakers

Marie Rongone
Section Chief
EPA Region IX, Office of Legal Counsel

Morgan Gilhuly
Partner, Barg Coffin Lewis & Trapp, LLP

Gary Smith
Partner, Beveridge & Diamond PC

Moderator

Dave Metres
Barg Coffin Lewis & Trapp, LLP

Discussion

The federal Superfund law, CERCLA, governs the investigation, cleanup, and liability for polluted sites throughout the United States. As a result, CERCLA is one of the most commonly encountered environmental laws. CERCLA and its governing principles touch on the full range of human endeavors, from shifting liability in multi-million dollar corporate transactions to affecting people right in their own homes.
Accordingly, any attorney interested in or practicing environmental law should have a solid understanding of CERCLA, and when CERCLA considerations might arise. For the attorney not specializing in environmental law, particularly corporate and real estate transaction lawyers, this panel will introduce you to key considerations for deals involving property—even for property that is supposed to be free from pollution.

Topics

• Introduction to the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), commonly known as the Superfund Law
• Overview of Key CERCLA Principles and Provisions
• Case Studies of Hot Topics Arising under CERCLA, including: brownfields redevelopment and real estate transactions, defenses to CERCLA liability, navigating clients and managing cleanups at complex multi-party sites, vapor intrusion, and other hot topics
• The CERCLA Lawyers’ Toolbox: tools every CERCLA lawyer should have at the ready.

LACBA Members will need to email CLE@sfbar.org to receive discount.

Section Chair: Dave Metres, Barg Coffin Lewis & Trapp

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	$30.00
Government	$55.00
Nonprofit	$55.00
Section Member	$55.00
BASF Member	$65.00
Non-Member	$80.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G182912

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Changing the World for Animals - 2018 Animal Law Review - Webcast

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:46:00 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Arbitration Section presents:

Changing the World for Animals - 2018 Animal Law Review

November 9, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H

Speaker

Bruce Wagman
Partner, Schiff Hardin LLP

Topics

• How California is leading the charge to restrict suffering of puppies for sale
• The national battle over farm animal welfare - cage free vs. cruelty free
• What will happen to America's horses - food for foreigners, or protection at home?
• Pet custody and companion animal bite litigation

Section Chair: John S. Worden, Schiff Hardin LLP

Location

Online Only

Schedule

Program: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Event Code: R180092

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

MCLE - Recent Developments in Business Bankruptcy - Webcast

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:44:00 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Bar Association of San Francisco’s Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section presents its Annual Symposium:

Recent Developments in Business Bankruptcy

November 7, 2018: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

MCLE Credits - 2 H, in Legal Specialization. Light refreshments will be provided.

Speakers
Honorable Stephen L. Johnson
United States Bankruptcy Court

Jennifer Hayes
Finestone Hayes

Ori Katz
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton

Topics

• Is a stockholder buy-sell agreement an executory contract?
• How does failure to object in the bankruptcy court affect appellate standing?
• Is a creditor’s subjective good faith belief a defense to a motion for contempt for violation of the discharge injunction?
• Does a bankruptcy court have authority to sell a ship free and clear of a maritime lien?
• Are state excise taxes pre- or post-petition claims?

Section Chair: Lisa Lenherr, Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP

Printable flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Program: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	$65.00
Government	$65.00
Nonprofit	$65.00
Section Member	$65.00
BASF Member	$75.00
Non-Member	$95.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G181909

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Successfully Guiding your Financial Expert - Webcast

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:42:00 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Family Law Section presents:

Successfully Guiding your Financial Expert

November 7, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H,

This is a brown bag luncheon.

There are times that experts make or break your case. Attorney supervision is key to the result.

Speakers

Hon. Sheila Prell Sonenshine (Ret.)
JAMS

James T. Schaefer, CPA/CFF

Topics

• Embrace the objectivity
• Assign the legal elements
• Combine facts and law - then simplify
• Outlaw half-truths
• Prominently disclose assumptions
• Don't allow experts to testify to what client told expert
• ...and more

Complex family law cases generally require the use of financial experts. Sometimes the court views an expert as a "gun for hire" as opposed to a trustworthy source. When that occurs, your case is toast. This program covers 10 ways that counsel can review and guide the expert toward gaining the respect of the court and delivering testimony that is received with substantial weight.

Family Law Section Educational Co-Chairs: Elisha Jussen-Cooke, Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic; Audrey Courson, Courson Law

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00 -1:15 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	Complimentary
Section Member	$30.00
BASF Member	$40.00
Government	$40.00
Nonprofit	$40.00
Non-Member	$55.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G180905

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Navigating the Field - Entity Choice in the Era of 199A - Webcast

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:40:00 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section Presents:

Navigating the Field - Entity Choice in the Era of 199A

November 7, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H

Speakers

Frank F. Huang
Partner, Freeland Cooper & Foreman LLP

Frederick W. Lien
Associate, Freeland Cooper & Foreman LLP

Patty Trick, CPA
Calegari & Morris

Topics

• Benefits and limitations of §199A
• Key considerations for choosing the right legal entity
• New possibilities in light of current law and regulations

Section Chair: Melissa Hung, Farella Braun + Martel

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	Complimentary
Section Member	$30.00
BASF Member	$40.00
Government	$40.00
Nonprofit	$40.00
Non-Member	$55.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G180505

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Practical Solutions to Common Landlord / Tenant Problems - Webcast

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:38:00 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Real Property Section presents:

Practical Solutions to Common Landlord/Tenant Problems

November 6, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm

MCLE Credits - 1.5 H

Speakers

David Wasserman, Rent Board Landlord Commissioner; Wasserman-Stern

Andrew Westley, Law Offices of Andrew Westley

Andrew Wiegel, Wiegel Law Group, PLC

Carolyn Gold, Director of Litigation and Policy, EDC

Moderator

Kavita Sharma, Sharma Law Group

Topics

• Can a Landlord pursue OMI/ROMI into an in-law unit?
• Can a Landlord evict a tenant for smoking marijuana?
• What qualifies as Nuisance Under the Ordinance and
does the tenant have an opportunity to cure?
• How do you show or oppose evidence of bad faith
under the Tenant Harassment Ordinance?

Location

Online Only

Schedule

Program 12:00-1:45 p.m.

Event Code: R180091

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

MCLE - The New Ethics of Resolving Litigated Cases - Webcast

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:36:52 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Bar Association of San Francisco cordially invites you to attend:

The New Ethics of Resolving Litigated Cases

November 5, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

MCLE Credits - 1.5 H, in Legal Ethics

Lunch will be provided.

Negotiating Civil Settlements Under California's Revised Rules of Professional Conduct:
The New Ethics of Resolving Litigated Cases

California's revised Rules of Professional Conduct, which go into effect on November 10, 2018, include a number of new regulations that apply in the context of civil settlement negotiations. Attorneys who engage in settlement discussions on behalf of clients should become familiar with their new ethical duties, as noncompliance can lead to discipline by the State Bar. This presentation by JAMS mediator/arbitrator, Phillip Neiman, Esq., will include an overview of the new rules and a discussion of best practices.

Discussion topics for this conversation will include:
- Overview of new ethics rules applicable to settlement negotiations
- Rule 4.1: the new duty of candor
- Bluffing, puffing and lying

Speaker
Phillip Neiman
JAMS Mediator and Arbitrator

Mr. Neiman has been settling high-stakes disputes as a full-time neutral for 15 years. He devotes much of his practice to securities, financial and commercial cases, with additional expertise in employment, real property, trust/estate, insurance and professional liability matters. Mr. Neiman also has extensive experience resolving disputes involving privacy torts and significant personal injuries.

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch/Program: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	$20.00
BASF Member	$40.00
Government	$40.00
Nonprofit	$40.00
Non-Member	$60.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G181631

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - And Then They Came for Us: Parallels with the Muslim Bans

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:34:53 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Bar Association of San Francisco and the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area present:

And Then They Came for Us: Parallels with the Muslim Bans

November 1, 2018: 5:30 pm - 7:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, in Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession.

Light Refreshments will be served.

And Then They Came for Us: Parallels with the Muslim Bans & The Dangers of Unchecked Power

Join us for a screening of "And Then They Came For Us," winner of the ABA 2018 Silver Gavel Award for Documentaries. The groundbreaking film covers the forced incarceration of Japanese-Americans during World War II, the parallels with the Muslim travel bans, and the dangers of unchecked executive power on actions implicating civil liberties. The screening will be followed by a panel discussing the film and its relevance to the political and constitutional landscape today. This is a free event, and all are welcome.

Distinguished Panelists:

Abby Ginzberg - Award-Winning Filmmaker

Donald K. Tamaki - Partner at Minami Tamaki LLP and Member of Korematsu coram nobis team

Hamid Yazdan Panah - Attorney and Regional Director for Northern California Rapid Response & Immigration Defense Network

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Program: 5:30 - 7:15 p.m.

Reception: 7:15 p.m.

Event Code: G181632

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - IP BYTES: Hot Topics in Trademark Law - Webcast

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:32:00 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Intellectual Property Section presents:

IP BYTES: Hot Topics in Trademark Law

November 1, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, This is a brown bag luncheon.

Speakers:

Don Thompson, Thompson & Co

Erica Portnoy, Sideman & Bancroft

Adam Brink, Clorox

Jennifer Seraphine, Turner Boyd

Julia Kripke, Gap

Patrick Zhang, Atlassian

Frank Goldberg, Wish

Carla B. Oakley, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius

John Crittenden, Cooley LLP

Moderator

Frank Busch, Kerr & Wagstaffe

Discussion

Based on the popular lightning round talks in the design and engineering fields, hear 10 trademark professionals address topics of current interest
• Ten trademark professionals give six-minute lightning talks
• Presentations will cover every phase of trademark practice, from portfolios through litigation
• Hear from in-house counsel, joined by private practitioners at firms of all sizes

Section Chair: Sebastian Kaplan, Gerard Fox Law, P.C.

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Program: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	Complimentary
Section Member	$30.00
BASF Member	$40.00
Government	$40.00
Nonprofit	$40.00
Non-Member	$55.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G182510

MCLE - Trade Secret Licensing and Non-Disclosure Agreements

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:30:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

Trade Secret Licensing and Non-Disclosure Agreements

Sponsored by the ACBA IP Section

As patents have decreased in relative importance, trade secrets have enjoyed stronger protection with the Defend Trade Secrets Act and become more valuable and potentially licensable. Learn about the specialized law that underlies trade secret licenses. We will also provide and discuss an exemplar Non-Disclosure Agreement .

Light lunch provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please plan to bring your own food.

Cost:

FREE for ACBA Members

$115 for Non Members

Please note: there will be a $10 administrative fee if you cannot make the program, and do not cancel 24 hours in advance. A $10 fee will also be assessed for day-of and walk-in registrations.

If you have trouble registering, please contact the Membership Coordinator at staci@acbanet.org.

Trade Secret Licensing and Non-Disclosure Agreements

Event Information

Provider:

Alameda County Bar Association

Speakers:

Byde Clawson

Location:

Alameda County Bar Association - New Office
1000 Broadway, Suite 290
Oakland, CA 94607

Phone:

510-302-2222

Date:

11/14/2018

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Credits:

1.5 HR

General

MCLE - The New Tax Code and Support Calculations: One last look before the change

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:16:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

The New Tax Code and Support Calculations: One last look before the change

Sponsored by the ACBA Family Law Section

This presentation is designed to provide the participants with a deeper and practical understanding of the impact that the new tax code will have on support calculations starting January 1, 2019.

The presentation will start with a review of the new provisions relevant to support and how these provisions relate to the DissoMaster entries. A brief fact-pattern will be distributed and reviewed at the presentation to illustrate these key issues. The information from the fact pattern will be inserted into a Dissomaster under both the old and new tax code to demonstrate the different outcomes under each. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period.

Light lunch provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please plan to bring your own food.

Cost:
FREE for ACBA Members

$115 for Non Members

Please note: there will be a $10 administrative fee if you cannot make the program, and do not cancel 24 hours in advance. A $10 fee will also be assessed for day-of and walk-in registrations.

If you have trouble registering, please contact the Membership Coordinator at staci@acbanet.org.

The New Tax Code and Support Calculations: One last look before the change

Event Information

Provider:

Alameda County Bar Association

Speakers:

Leslie Dawson
Art Grater

Location:

Alameda County Bar Association - New Office
1000 Broadway, Suite 290
Oakland, CA 94607

Phone:

510-302-2222

Date:

11/06/2018

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Credits:

1.5 HR

General

Law Enforcement: Use of Force & Liability Conference

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:14:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Law Enforcement: Use of Force & Liability Conference

Co-presented by the Public Law and Litigation sections.

Earn 6.5 Hours MCLE Credit

Friday, November 16, 2018

UC Berkeley
Boalt Hall
225 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94720

REGISTER ONLINE HERE

Schedule | Essential Info | Brochure | Reg Form

Click Here for All the Details!

CONTACT US

180 Howard St., Ste. 410

San Francisco, CA 94105

MCLE - #AllYouNeedToKnow to Solve Social Media Pains in China - Webinar

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:12:22 GMT

California Lawyers Association

#AllYouNeedToKnow to Solve Social Media Pains in China

Intellectual Property Section, International Interest Group

Credit(s):	1 Participatory MCLE Credits
Course Number:	IP_11-14-18-2
Original Program Date:	November 14, 2018
Duration:	1 hour
Access:	Available for 3 months after purchase
Date:	November 14, 2018 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

The webinar will focus on intellectual property issues in the most popular social media platforms in China. Over the past few years, online advertisement and sales have moved from e-commerce platforms to social media platforms. In this webinar, we will provide an overview on intellectual property protection strategies and mechanisms available in the most popular social media platform WeChat, including complaint procedures and brand protection platform, and highlight noteworthy compliance issues under the Advertising Law.
Topics to be covered:

Social Media Handles: How to Deal with Squatters and Bad Faith Accounts
Enforcement Against Counterfeit Selling on Wechat
How to Maintain Your Own Wechat Account: Brief Overview of Compliance Issues in Advertising Law

Faculty:

Anna Mae Koo

Anna Mae Koo is a Partner of Vivien Chan & Co. where she practices non-contentious, contentious and transactional intellectual property law. Ms Koo regularly advises on all areas of intellectual property including licensing, franchising, IP due diligence, prosecution and unfair competition law in China and Hong Kong.
Vivien Chan & Co. is a Greater China full-service law practice with established offices in Hong Kong and Beijing. With over 30 years’ experience of doing business in China, the team have an in-depth understanding and knowledge of China’s legal culture and marketing dynamics.
As one of the leading full-service law firms in Hong Kong and China, the firm has developed a wide range of clients and scope of services since its establishment. The firm has represented numerous Fortune 500 companies and Chinese clients engaged in a broad range of commercial transactions and regulatory issues since the 1980s.
This is particularly evident from its leading position in areas such as intellectual property, tax, employment, mergers and acquisitions and dispute resolution. The firm’s ability to collaborate across practices and borders with ease allows it to bring the right team to every transaction, regardless of location.

David Tseng, Moderator

Contact us at (877) 880-1335

28th Annual Golden State Antitrust, UCL and Privacy Law Institute & Antitrust Lawyer of the Year Reception and Dinner Honoring Bruce L. Simon

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:10:45 GMT

California Lawyers Association

28th Annual Golden State Antitrust, UCL and Privacy Law Institute & Antitrust Lawyer of the Year Reception and Dinner Honoring Bruce L. Simon

Earn 7 Hours MCLE Credit

Thursday, November 8, 2018

The Julia Morgan Ballroom
Merchant Exchange Bldg.
15th Floor
465 California Street
San Francisco, CA

Schedule | Essential Info | Brochure | Reg Form

2018 Antitrust Lawyer of the Year—Bruce L. Simon

The Antitrust, UCL and Privacy Section of the California Lawyers Association is pleased to honor Bruce L. Simon as the 2018 Antitrust Lawyer of the Year.

The Antitrust, UCL & Privacy Section of the California Lawyers Association is pleased to honor Bruce L. Simon of Pearson, Simon & Warshaw, LLP as the 2018 Antitrust Lawyer of the Year. The Award will be presented at the dinner and ceremony following the 2018 Golden State Institute, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Bruce is one of the nation’s leading antitrust lawyers. He has been appointed lead counsel for plaintiffs in many antitrust cases with national and global impact, has taken antitrust cases to verdict, and has secured significant settlements for businesses and consumers.

One of his particularly notable cases is In Re: Credit Default Swaps Antitrust Litigation, a case alleging a conspiracy among the world’s largest banks to maintain opacity of the credit default swaps market as a means of maintaining supra-competitive prices of bid/ask spreads. As Co-Lead Counsel, Bruce was instrumental in achieving a landmark settlement amounting to $1.86 billion. It is one of the largest civil antitrust settlements in history.

He was also one of the lead trial attorneys in the In Re: TFT-LCD Flat Panel Antitrust Litigation. In recent times, this is one of a handful of antitrust class actions that has gone to a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiffs. The case was tried right here in the N.D. Cal, and resulted in a verdict of $87 million before trebling. Total settlements in the case amounted to $473 million.

Bruce recently was appointed co-lead counsel in In Re: German Automotive Manufacturers Antitrust Litigation. He represents indirect purchasers who allege collusion among the largest German car companies to stifle innovation, restrict supply and fix prices for their vehicles.

Bruce’s achievements are not limited to the courtroom. He is the former Chair of this Section and remains an advisor and active contributor. After Co-Chairing an ABA task force to increase participation of the plaintiffs’ bar in the Antitrust Section, and leading the Global Private Litigation Committee, Bruce is now on the Council.

Bruce is also a past Chair of the Board of Directors of his alma mater, U.C. Hastings College of the Law, and served on the Board for 12 years.

4th Annual Northern California Women in Commercial Leasing Law Symposium De-Constructing the Work Letter

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:08:29 GMT

California Lawyers Association

4th Annual Northern California Women in Commercial Leasing Law Symposium De-Constructing the Work Letter

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Location: University of San Francisco School of Law, McLaren Complex, Room 250, 2130 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 9417

MCLE: Earn 2.5 hours MCLE credit

Time:

Registration: 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
MCLE: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Reception: 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Program Description

Panel 1: TI Allowances & Disbursements (1.0 MCLE)
Many leases provide for tenant improvement allowances and include complicated disbursement requirements. We will begin by hearing the broker’s perspective on how TI allowances are calculated. This session will then provide an overview of a typical disbursement process and we will hear the landlord’s and tenant’s concerns in connection with the disbursement process.

Speakers:

Elaine Andersson, Of Counsel, Lubin Olson & Niewiadomski LLP
Nancy Losey, Head of Real Estate & Office Operations, Lyft

Panel 2: Mechanic’s Liens (0.5 MCLE)
This session will provide a detailed description of the remedies that are available for contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and other entities on private works and public works. We will cover the steps that must be taken to perfect a mechanic’s lien, stop payment notice and payment bond rights. The defense that owners may assert will also be discussed.

Speakers:

Michelle Akerman, Senior Counsel, Hanson Bridgett LLP
Donnelly A. Gillen, Attorney, Hanson Bridgett LLP
Karla Deshon, President & CEO, Paradigm General Contractors

Panel 3: AIA Contracts – What Every Leasing Lawyer needs to know (1.0 MCLE)

Many work letters detail key elements that the landlord insists be included in the AIA contract between the tenant and its general contractor. This session will review a typical landlord provision, highlight possible tenant pushbacks and provide an overview of the AIA contract.

Speakers:

K Chung, Design Director, Gensler [Architects]
Krista Kim, Valence Law Group
Laura H. Scripture, Principal, Summit Construction Management

Reception

You are invited to join us for a networking reception to make new contacts, exchange ideas, and enjoy a relaxing evening mingling with other commercial real estate leasing professionals. Complimentary drink tickets and light food provided.

Registration Information

For All Panels

$100 for RPLS Members
$120 for Non-Members
$60 for Young Lawyers

For Any Individual Segment

$40 for RPLS Members
$50 for Non-Members
$30 for Young Lawyers

Law Students: *Special Code*

SEATING IS LIMITED - RSVP REQUIRED

Essential Information

Pre-registration Deadline: Thursday, November 1, 2018

Cancellations/Refunds: Requests must be received in writing by Thursday, November 1, 2018. Refunds will not be available after Thursday, November 1, 2018.

Onsite Registration: On-site registration is subject to availability.

Special Assistance: For special assistance, please call 415-795-7185.

Questions: For registration information please call 415-795-7025. Telephone registrations will not be accepted. For program content and/or Section information call 415-795-7185.

2018 Annual Meeting of the California Tax Bar and California Tax Policy Conference

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:06:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

2018 Annual Meeting of the California Tax Bar and California Tax Policy Conference

Qualifies for up to 14.5 Hours MCLE
Includes Legal Ethics, Elimination of Bias and Legal Specialization

Wednesday-Friday, November 7-9, 2018

Dolce Hayes Mansion
200 Edenvale Ave
San Jose, CA 65136

Wednesday Schedule | Thursday Schedule | Friday Schedule

Essential Info | Hotel | Sponsors | Brochure | Reg Form

43rd Annual IP Institute: Creativity and Innovation in the Arts and Sciences

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:04:13 GMT

California Lawyers Association

43rd Annual IP Institute: Creativity and Innovation in the Arts and Sciences

Earn up to 9 hours MCLE credit, includes Legal Ethics, Competency Issues, & Elimination of Bias

November 7-9, 2018

Fairmont San Jose
170 S Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113

Letter From the Chair | Schedule | Luncheon | Hotel & Registration Information | Sponsors

Brochure | Reg Form

CONTACT US

180 Howard St., Ste. 410

San Francisco, CA 94105

MCLE - How to Keep Your Expert In and Their Expert Out - Webinar

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:02:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

How to Keep Your Expert In and Their Expert Out

Business Law Section

Credit(s):	1.5 Participatory MCLE Credits
Course Number:	BLS_11-6-18
Original Program Date:	November 6, 2018
Duration:	1 hour 30 minutes
Access:	Available for 3 months after purchase
Date:	November 6, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (Pacific)

Description:

The program will cover procedures in state and federal courts for retention, discovery, and presentation of experts at trial and provide a methodology for maximizing the effective use of experts at trial.

Faculty:

Peter Isola:

Peter Isola represents investors, lenders, loan servicers, foreclosure trustees, and other parties in the defense of claims involving real property, including actions based on alleged violations of California's Homeowner Bill of Rights (HBOR) and Unfair Competition Law (UCL). Mr. Isola also represents businesses and professionals in various sectors as lead counsel in trials and binding arbitrations. His practice focuses on the resolution of disputes in state, federal and bankruptcy courts. Mr. Isola is an original member and former Co-Chair of the Business Law Section's Business Litigation Committee, in which he remains a member. Mr. Isola has edited, authored, and contributed to publications of the Business Law and Real Property Law sections of the CLA.

Harold A. Justman

Harold Justman was a practicing real estate attorney from 1976 to 2012. From 2013 to 2016, he was an Adjunct Professor of Real Estate at Menlo College in Atherton. Mr. Justman is a licensed California Real Estate Broker. He began serving as an expert witness in 1979. He has qualified as a trial expert witness on the standard of care of real estate brokers and other real property matters in the Superior Courts for the counties of Alameda, Marin, Merced, Contra Costa, Shasta, Santa Cruz, Fresno, Placer, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, San Diego, San Mateo, San Francisco, San Joaquin and Sonoma and in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Mr. Justman has co-authored articles in the California Real Property Law Journal, including "Foreclosure Law in California" [vol. 31, no. 4 (2013)] and "Loan Modification Law in California", [vol. 32, no. 2 (2014)].

Neil J. Wertlieb, Moderator

Neil J Wertlieb is an experienced transactional lawyer who provides expert witness services in litigation and arbitration matters. As principal of Wertlieb Law Corp, Mr. Wertlieb has served as an expert witness in dozens of disputes involving business transactions and corporate governance, and in cases involving attorney malpractice and attorney ethics. Mr. Wertlieb was a Corporate Partner at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP for two decades, where his practice focused primarily on acquisitions, securities offerings and restructurings. Mr. Wertlieb is also an Adjunct Professor at UCLA School of Law, and the General Editor of Ballantine & Sterling: California Corporation Laws. He served as Chairman of the California State Bar’s Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct, and is the current Chairman of the Professional Responsibility and Conduct Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

MCLE - Cross Border Divorces: Where Breaking Up Is Harder To Do - Webinar

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Cross Border Divorces: Where Breaking Up Is Harder To Do

Family Law Section

Credit(s):	1 Legal Specialization in Family Law 1 Participatory MCLE Credits
Course Number:	FL_10-4-18
Original Program Date:	October 4, 2018
Duration:	1 hour
Access:	Available for 3 months after purchase
Date:	November 1, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

Choosing where to file for divorce
Different treatment of alimony, property settlements and trusts between jurisdictions
Tax considerations
Collecting the assets and actually enforcing the divorce decree

Faculty:

Joan Crain:

Joan Crain is a senior director for BNY Mellon Wealth Management. As a global family wealth strategist, Joan works closely with wealthy families and their advisors to provide comprehensive wealth planning
Joan joined the firm in 2001 and has more than 25 years of experience working with large multi-national and multi-generational families. She specializes in cross border planning, business succession and family governance. She is frequently invited to speak to clients and professional groups such as the American Bar Association, the Hong Kong American Chamber of Commerce and numerous estate planning councils throughout the United States, Canada, the Middle East and Asia. She has recently been featured in various publications and broadcast media including The Wall Street Journal, Trusts & Estates magazine, the American Journal of Family Law and CNBC-Asia.

Joan received her MBA (Finance) from Rollins College, her Bachelor of Education from Queens University, and her Bachelor of Music from McGill University. She holds the designations of Certified Financial Planner, Certified Trust & Financial Advisor and the international trust and estate designation TEP.

Joan is past chair of the board of directors and current member of the investment committee for the Community Foundation of Broward. She was a founding contributor to The GCC Governance Code of the Family Business Council-Gulf. She is also on the Executive Committee of the Florida Bankers Association, and is a liaison between the Trust Division and the Florida Bar.

Kelly Robbins, Moderator

Contact us at (877) 880-1335

http://www.abajournal.com/legalrebels/article/rebels_podcast_episode_033

MCLE - Survivors as Advocates: Disaster Impacts on Legal Professionals

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 13:30:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Survivors as Advocates: Disaster Impacts on Legal Professionals

Survivors of disasters are the best suited to deliver services in the local disaster area, however, they are at risk for secondary traumatic stress due to their own exposure and being with their clients’ reactions.

This Training Will Cover:
~ Disaster Impacts: Collective and Individual
~ Disaster Impacts on the Legal/Mental Health Systems
~ Signs and Symptoms of Secondary Traumatic Stress
~ Tools for Mitigating Risk: Building Resiliency
~ Resources for the Advocates and Their Clients.

Wendy Wheelwright, Project Manager, California HOPE

Wendy Wheelwright has been a skilled clinician within Community Mental Health for the past 20 years. She is currently the Project Manager for California HOPE, a FEMA-funded program to support the emotional recovery of disaster survivors. Additionally, she serves as the Quality Improvement Manager for Sonoma County Behavioral Health Division, overseeing system level policy and process improvements. Previously, she served as the Workforce Education and Training Coordinator, facilitating staff development, credentialing, and clinical fidelity of specialty programs. Prior to assuming her role at Sonoma County, she worked with Progress Foundation overseeing the start-up, day-to-day operation, and expansion of the Crisis Residential Unit from a single 6-bed program to multiple 10-12 bed programs. Wendy also has extensive experience as a Forensic Therapist, working with mandated treatment programs, Probation, CPS, and Victim Assistance. She maintains a small private practice in Santa Rosa, specializing in Trauma-Based Disorders. Wendy has a strong passion for teaching and currently holds a faculty position with the University of San Francisco, teaching in the Masters in Counseling program on weekends and evenings.

Date: Friday, November 30, 2018

Time: Check-In: 11:45 am; Presentation: 12:00—1:00 pm

Presenter(s): Wendy Wheelwright, Project Manager, California HOPE

Place: SCBA Office, 111 Santa Rosa Ave., Ste. 222, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
Parking for this seminar is ONLY available in the Public Parking Garage at 555 First Street. Do not park in the parking lot at 111 Santa Rosa Avenue.

MCLE: 1.0 Unit Participatory MCLE Credit in Competence Issues

Registration Fee: $60–SCBA Members; $75–Public;

Student: $20 (The student discount is now available online for SCBA Student Members. Students who are not members of SCBA may utilize the student discount by downloading the registration form and submitting it with proof of current enrollment to the SCBA Offices. For more information on becoming a member of SCBA, please contact Susan Demers at (707) 542-1190 ext. 18.)

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MCLE - Introduction to Easement Law

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 06:50:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Introduction to Easement Law

Though many easement statutes date to 1872, Courts still make new easement law. Learn the many ways easements are created, modified, overburdened, abandoned, and extinguished.

Daniela M. Pavone
Zimmerman Pavone LLP

Ms. Pavone’s practice centers on land use and real estate law. She has a great deal of experience in handling contract disputes, landlord/tenant issues, and an array of easement and property line disputes. Ms. Pavone is a graduate of Chapman University School of Law in the City of Orange. She graduated in 2007 with an emphasis in environmental, land use, and real estate law. Ms. Pavone has served as Chair of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women and is a member of the Sonoma County Bar Association and Business Networkers International. She is also a fellow of the Leadership Institute for Ecology and the Economy and a graduate of Leadership Mendocino.

Jeremy L. Olsan
Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller & Moskowitz, LLP

JEREMY OLSAN is a partner in the firm of PERRY, JOHNSON, ANDERSON, MILLER & MOSKOWITZ, LLP. Education and Experience:
The California State Bar Board of Trustees recently appointed Jeremy to the Executive Committee of the State Bar Real Property Law Section. He is an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated attorney*, and he is recognized by his peers as a Super Lawyer® of Northern California. He graduated from UC Berkeley and from McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific, where he was on the Board of Editors of the Pacific Law Journal. Before law school, he was a commercial real estate agent, and served as the Executive Director of the California State Senate Advisory Commission on Cost Control in State Government. Jeremy has negotiated and documented many significant real estate and business transactions, including purchases, sales, leasing and construction of shopping centers, office buildings, wineries, vineyards, ranches, development and subdivision land, estate homes, conservation and other easements. He also practices in the area of business entity formation and governance, business sales, mergers and acquisitions, construction law, land use, zoning and planning. Some of his notable real estate and development transactions include: representing the Sonoma Land Trust in the single largest conservation land acquisition in Sonoma County history; representing Codding Enterprises in its sale of a tenancy in common interest in Coddingtown Mall to Simon Property Group; representing the private seller of a 27,000-acre, 250+ parcel ranch; and representation of the Sonoma State University Academic Foundation in the financing and development of the Green Music Center. Jeremy represents for-profit and nonprofit businesses, academic institutions, and homeowners’ associations in corporate, governance, and real estate matters. His practice includes representing real estate brokerage firms and associations of REALTORS® regarding corporate and disclosure issues and broker risk management. Jeremy also assists clients who are negotiating with governmental agencies in real estate transactions, including condemnation-related matters. Representative Clients:
Jeremy has represented private individuals, business of all kinds, non-profit corporations, and academic and governmental institutions, including the Sonoma Land Trust, Codding Enterprises, Korbel Champagne Cellars, Siduri Wines, Copain Wine Cellars, Summit State Bank, Sonoma State University Academic Foundation, Sonoma State Enterprises, Audubon Canyon Ranch, Prudential California Realty, Manor Development Company, the City of Santa Rosa, and the North Bay, Marin, and Oakland/Berkeley Associations of REALTORS®. He is frequently called on to lecture to and consult with real estate industry groups and brokers on transactional and disclosure issues, broker risk management, and on broker discipline and arbitration hearings. He is a regular participant in the California Association of REALTORS®’ Legal Affairs Forums, and participates in the development of the statewide Association’s real estate contract forms that are the gold standard in California. Community Leadership:
Jeremy is an active community volunteer and leader. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Redwood Empire Food Bank, and is the past president of the Santa Rosa Downtown Market, was a longtime Board member and Executive Committee Member at the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, and past president of Santa Rosa’s Reform Jewish Congregation Shomrei Torah. Jeremy also provides pro bono legal services for the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, the Ceres Community Project, and other local non-profits, and he has volunteered as a pro bono arbitrator for the Sonoma County Superior Court since 1996. * AV®, BV®, AV Preeminent® and BV Distinguished® are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used under in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

David W. Berry
Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery, P.C.

Mr. Berry is an accomplished trial lawyer whose practice is largely focused on resolving construction defect, real estate, business, elder abuse, trust, and probate disputes. He has spent many years representing homeowners and commercial building owners resolve construction defect claims. Known for his approachable manner and tireless devotion to the success of his clients, he obsesses with distilling complex disputes into simple themes. He is a long-time shareholder at Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery, LLP.

Date: Thursday, November 29, 2018

Time: Check-In: 11:45 am; Presentation: 12:00—1:00 pm

Presenter(s):
Daniela M. Pavone, Zimmerman Pavone LLP

Jeremy L. Olsan; Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller & Moskowitz, LLP

David W. Berry; Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery, P.C.

Place: SCBA Office, 111 Santa Rosa Ave., Ste. 222, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
Parking for this seminar is ONLY available in the Public Parking Garage at 555 First Street. Do not park in the parking lot at 111 Santa Rosa Avenue.

MCLE: 1.0 Unit Participatory Credit in General Law

Registration Fee: $60–SCBA Members; $75–Public;

Student: $20 (The student discount is now available online for SCBA Student Members. Students who are not members of SCBA may utilize the student discount by downloading the registration form and submitting it with proof of current enrollment to the SCBA Offices. For more information on becoming a member of SCBA, please contact Susan Demers at (707) 542-1190 ext. 18.)

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MCLE - Fiduciary Income Tax Returns 101

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 06:48:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Fiduciary Income Tax Returns 101

Ms. Fritsche will discuss estate income tax returns and how they differ from trust income tax returns. She will review the different types of reporting trusts and provide a general overview of taxation. There will also be a discussion on selected topics related to fiduciary income tax returns, including the effect of the recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Joni Fritsche, CPA, AEP
Managing Director, Tax
Burr Pilger Mayer, Inc.

Ms. Fritsche has thirty-four years of CPA firm tax and accounting experience. Her practice is currently focused on the areas of estate and trust planning, administration, and taxation. Ms. Fritsche works closely with attorneys, private fiduciaries, executors, closely-held business owners and private client services to oversee the orderly transfer of assets to beneficiaries, taking into consideration the tax aspects of such holdings and transfers. She also provides tax advisory services to high net-worth individuals.

Date: Friday, November 16, 2018

Time: Check-In: 11:45 am; Presentation: 12:00—1:00 pm

Presenter(s):
Joni Fritsche, CPA, AEP, Managing Director, Tax
Burr Pilger Mayer, Inc.

Place: SCBA Office, 111 Santa Rosa Ave., Ste. 222, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
Parking for this seminar is ONLY available in the Public Parking Garage at 555 First Street. Do not park in the parking lot at 111 Santa Rosa Avenue.

MCLE: 1.0 Unit Participatory Credit in General Law

Registration Fee: $60–SCBA Members; $75–Public;

Student: $20 (The student discount is now available online for SCBA Student Members. Students who are not members of SCBA may utilize the student discount by downloading the registration form and submitting it with proof of current enrollment to the SCBA Offices. For more information on becoming a member of SCBA, please contact Susan Demers at (707) 542-1190 ext. 18.)

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MCLE - Competent to Stand Trial? Issues Related to California Penal Code 1368 & 1370

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 06:46:19 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Competent to Stand Trial?

Issues Related to California Penal Code 1368 & 1370

This Presentation Will Cover:
~ The Statutory Framework of 1368 et seq.

Before the doubt:
~ The Prosecutor’s Role in Competency Proceedings.
~ Defense Counsel’s Role: Identifying Competency Issues/Representing the Incompetent Client.

After the doubt:
~ Placement: Outpatient, Jail Based Competency, and State Hospitals
~ Restoration Proceedings: Medication, Treatment, and Non-Restorability.

Anne Masterson
Chief Deputy District Attorney
Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office

Emily Mann, LMFT
California Forensic Medical Group, Inc.

Alexa Stone, LCSW
Behavioral Health Clinician
Sonoma County Department of Health Services

Lynne Stark-Slater
Chief Deputy Public Defender
Sonoma County Public Defender’s Office

Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Time: Check-In: 11:45 am; Presentation: 12:00—1:00 pm

Presenter(s):

Anne Masterson, Chief Deputy District Attorney
Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office

Alexa Stone, LCSW, Behavioral Health Clinician
Sonoma County Department of Health Services

Emily Mann, LMFT
California Forensic Medical Group, Inc.

Lynne Stark-Slater, Chief Deputy Public Defender
Sonoma County Public Defender’s Office

Place: SCBA Office, 111 Santa Rosa Ave., Ste. 222, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
NOTE: Parking for this seminar is ONLY available in the Public Parking Garage at 555 First Street.
Do not park in the parking lot at 111 Santa Rosa Avenue.

MCLE: 1.0 Unit Participatory Credit in General Law

Registration Fee: $60–SCBA Members; $75–Public;

Student: $20 (The student discount is now available online for SCBA Student Members. Students who are not members of SCBA may utilize the student discount by downloading the registration form and submitting it with proof of current enrollment to the SCBA Offices. For more information on becoming a member of SCBA, please contact Susan Demers at (707) 542-1190 ext. 18.)

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MCLE - Serving on Nonprofit Boards: Good Governance & Guidelines for Attorneys

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 06:44:57 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Serving on Nonprofit Boards: Good Governance & Guidelines for Attorneys

Join us for an interactive discussion of the fiduciary duties imposed on directors of nonprofit organizations, the ethical duties imposed on lawyers, the potential issues that may arise for attorneys serving on nonprofit boards and strategies for mitigating such risks.

Joy Durand, Dickenson, Peatman & Fogerty

Ms. Durand joined DP&F in 2015 and is an associate in the firm’s Intellectual Property Group. She is responsible for trademark enforcement and litigation in federal court and the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Ms. Durand also prosecutes trademark applications before the USPTO. Ms. Durand earned her Bachelor of Science degree at Saint Mary’s College of California, her Master’s degree in Business Administration from Sonoma State University and her Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law. As a law student, Ms. Durand had the unique opportunity to work as an extern to the Honorable Ming Chin of the California Supreme Court, and as an intern in the office of the general counsel for the San Francisco Giants. Ms. Durand currently serves on the Board of Directors of Burbank Housing and Cardinal Newman High School.

Jeremy L. Little, Carle Mackie Power & Ross, LLP

Mr. Little is an experienced real estate and business transactional attorney in his firm’s food and alcoholic beverage group with an emphasis on business formation, land use, raising capital, alcoholic beverage compliance, contracts, trademarks, and the purchase and sale of related companies. In that role, he has counseled food, beer, wine, cider, and spirits companies in their formation, growth, and reorganization, including the sale of their companies and the acquisition of other companies. He has also negotiated, drafted, and closed capital raises, and business and real estate transactions. Mr. Little has guided companies through the gauntlet of regulations imposed by the ABC, TTB, and other city, county, state, and federal bureaucracies. He also advises companies and individuals on the sale, purchase, and use of real estate including easements, leases, and development agreements. Mr. Little has served on numerous boards most currently for the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Date: Monday, November 5, 2018

Time: Check-In: 11:45 am; Presentation: 12:00—1:00 pm

Presenter(s):
Joy Durand, Dickenson, Peatman & Fogerty
Jeremy L. Little, Carle Mackie Power & Ross, LLP

Place: SCBA Office, 111 Santa Rosa Ave., Ste. 222, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
Parking for this seminar is ONLY available in the Public Parking Garage at 555 First Street. Do not park in the parking lot at 111 Santa Rosa Avenue.

MCLE: 1 Unit Participatory MCLE Credit in General Law

Registration Fee: $60–SCBA Members; $75–Public;

Student: $20 (The student discount is now available online for SCBA Student Members. Students who are not members of SCBA may utilize the student discount by downloading the registration form and submitting it with proof of current enrollment to the SCBA Offices. For more information on becoming a member of SCBA, please contact Susan Demers at (707) 542-1190 ext. 18.)

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2019 SFPA Board and Officers

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to the 2019 Board and Officers!

President

Denise Bashline

Vice - President

Vincent Yasay

Treasurer

Dalia Liang

Secretary

Jennifer Rodrigues

Board of Directors

Malcolm Campbell

Albert Chen

Ian Elkus

Lucindy Harrison

Leticia Jimenez

Greg Johnson

Eric Logsdon

Amy Jo McGuigan

Kibibi Shaw

Michael Schiraldi

Vincent Valle

The 2019 term commences on January 1, 2019.

Marin County Bar Association - 2018 Annual Judges Luncheon

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 15:00:00 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

Meet our Marin County Judges

Enjoy lunch with friends old and new as we honor our Marin County Judges.
Register early! This is one of our most popular events of the year.

Questions for the bench?
Please email your questions to info@marinbar.org by Oct 17th.

Plated Lunch

Please make your meal selection during registration:
Chicken Caesar Salad
Cobb Salad
Grilled Salmon Salad

Contact

Kiersten Ross | Email
Mee Mee Wong | Email

Date and Location

Wednesday | October 24, 2018
11:45A-1:30P

McInnis Club Restaurant
350 Smith Ranch Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903

ABA ethics opinion offers guidance on data breaches

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 13:00:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

Legal Ethics

ABA ethics opinion offers guidance on data breaches

By Jason Tashea

Posted October 17, 2018, 4:20 pm CDT

Image from Shutterstock.

Lawyers have to safeguard client data and notify clients of a data breach, and the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility has issued a formal opinion that reaffirms that duty.

In Formal Opinion 483, issued Tuesday, the standing committee also provided new guidance to help attorneys take reasonable steps to meet this obligation.

“Lawyers today face daunting challenges from the risk of data breaches and cyber attacks that can lead to disclosure of client confidences,” says Barbara S. Gillers, chair of the standing committee. “Formal Opinion 483 offers helpful guidance on how the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct should inform lawyers’ approaches to these risks in order to comply with the duty to protect client information.”

This opinion builds on the standing committee’s Formal Opinion 477R released in May 2017, which set forth a lawyer’s ethical obligation to secure protected client information when communicating digitally.

“When a breach of protected client information is either suspected or detected, Rule 1.1 requires that the lawyer act reasonably and promptly to stop the breach and mitigate damage resulting from the breach,” Formal Opinion 483 says.

To that end, this week’s new formal opinion only discusses the breach of client data, not other data breaches that may also require action on the part of an attorney or firm.

The ethics opinion implicates Model Rule 1.1 (competence), Model Rule 1.4 (communications), Model Rule 1.6 (confidentiality of information), Model Rule 1.15 (safekeeping property), Model Rule 5.1 (responsibilities of a partner or supervisory lawyer) and Model Rule 5.3 (responsibilities regarding nonlawyer assistance).

Like many ethics opinions regarding technology, this opinion does not endorse particular hardware or software, but rather presents “reasonable” steps a lawyer could take.

“As a matter of preparation and best practices, however, lawyers should consider proactively developing an incident response plan with specific plans and procedures for responding to a data breach,” states the opinion. “The decision whether to adopt a plan, the content of any plan and actions taken to train and prepare for implementation of the plan should be made before a lawyer is swept up in an actual breach.”

These recommendations are to be tailored to a lawyer’s particular needs and potential threats.

The opinion states that these efforts may include restoring or implementing technology systems where it is practical, but also declining a technology solution if a task does not require it. The idea here being that internet-enabled services increase a firm’s vulnerabilities. The opinion also recommends, in a footnote, that firms should have data retention policies that limit their possession of personally identifiable information.

The opinion ends on a somber reminder that even if attorneys follow the Model Rules and make “reasonable efforts” to prevent disclosure and access to client information, they may still experience a data breach. “When they do, they have a duty to notify clients of the data breach under Model Rule 1.4 in sufficient detail to keep clients ‘reasonably informed’ and with an explanation ‘to the extent necessary to permit the client to make informed decisions regarding the representation,’” the opinion closes.

Cybersecurity & Your Ethical Duties - Webinar

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 12:58:00 GMT

n the eyes of cybercriminals, legal professionals are an easy and lucrative target. Law firms are often a one-stop shop for incredibly sensitive information and you might not be doing enough to protect the data in your possession.

And ethics watchdogs are taking note. Just yesterday, the ABA released Formal Opinion 483, providing new guidance on attorneys' duties to protect against data breaches.

Join us next week a free webinar on this new ethics opinion and how cybersecurity and professional responsibility overlap.

Cybersecurity & Your Ethical Duties

How Lax Data Security Threatens You and Your Clients

Thursday, October 25 at 11 AM Pacific // 2 PM Eastern

Join the webinar to learn:

The implications of Formal Opinion 483 and others
Where professional responsibility and cybersecurity intersect
What steps attorneys must take to protect client data
How the "reasonableness" of cybersecurity protections is determined
And more!

Featuring Eli Wald, Professor, Sturm College of Law

A professor of legal ethics at the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law, Eli was one of the first academics to investigate the ethical implications of law firm cybersecurity, or, as he terms it, “legal ethics’ next frontier.”

A frequent author and speaker on ethics and professional responsibility, his work has appeared in leading journals such as the Fordham, Stanford, University of Colorado and Wisconsin law reviews, and the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics. Eli’s articles have also been cited in ABA ethics opinions and excerpted in legal ethics casebooks.

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Logikcull

Could 80 percent of cases be resolved through online dispute resolution? (podcast)

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:30:00 GMT

ABA Journal

Legal Rebels Podcast

Could 80 percent of cases be resolved through online dispute resolution? (podcast)

October 17, 2018, 7:00 am CDT
By Angela Morris

Colin Rule is vice president for online dispute resolution at Tyler Technologies

Perhaps in five to seven years, as Colin Rule sees it, half of U.S. citizens who file court cases will have access to online dispute resolution software walking them step by step through their matters, resolving up to 80 percent of cases.

“I’ve been talking about online dispute resolution a long time, and it sounded really futuristic and pie in the sky,” says Rule, vice president of online dispute resolution for Tyler Technologies, which runs e-filing and case management systems for courts. “Now I sort of feel like the dog that caught the car.”

A Legal Rebel Trailblazer, Rule notes that ODR uses information technology and telephone communication to resolve a dispute. Most people who’ve handled a customer service issue with an online company have used ODR. In this episode of the ABA Journal’s Legal Rebels Podcast, Rule speaks with Angela Morris about the possibilities–and pitfalls–for this technology.

Rule, a nonlawyer mediator, started doing ODR in 1999 by co-founding Online Resolution, one of the first ODR providers. In 2003, he started doing ODR for PayPal and eBay. In 2011, he co-founded Modria, an ODR company that served e-commerce clients, arbitrators and property tax assessors. And last summer, Tyler Technologies acquired Modria and pledged to transform it into an ODR tool just for courts.

ODR promises to increase access to justice because it enables people to file cases online, educate themselves about their case type, negotiate with their opponent, work with a mediator, and find a streamlined path to resolve the dispute.

“It turns every cellphone into a point of access to justice and really reduces the time to resolution,” Rule says.

ODR is perfect for low-dollar civil cases in family, small claims and workplace disputes. That’s where Tyler Technologies plans to implement Modria first. But Rule has spoken with judges who’ve talked about using ODR to resolve parking and traffic tickets, probate matters and even criminal cases.

Many lawyers might fear what ODR technology will do to the legal industry, Rule says. Their first instinct might be to fight it or try to slow it down. But he explains that technology such as Gmail and iPhones changed the public’s expectations, and the legal system must innovate to meet those expectations.

Modria doesn’t want to replace the courts, lawyers, case managers, mediators or court employees, he says. It won’t automate the whole court process. Modria just wants to create an online environment—an easy tool—where parties can come together to resolve disputes.

“There’s probably somewhere between 30 to 50 courts doing online dispute resolution in the U.S. right now,” he says. “And I expect that number to double over the next year.”

“This podcast is sponsored by Thomson Reuters Westlaw Edge, the most intelligent legal research platform ever. Powered by state-of-the-art AI technology built upon more than 100 years of attorney-edited annotations, Westlaw Edge delivers the fastest legal answers and most valuable insights. Experience Westlaw Edge for yourself, including the next generation of legal search, integrated litigation analytics, overruling risk indicators, and more. Visit WestlawEdge.com today.”

In This Podcast:

Colin Rule

Colin Rule is vice president for online dispute resolution at Tyler Technologies. Tyler Technologies acquired Modria.com, an ODR provider that Colin co-founded, in 2017. From 2003 to 2011, Rule was director of online dispute resolution for eBay and PayPal. He has worked in the dispute resolution field for more than 25 years as a mediator, trainer and consultant.

California justices take rare step of recusing themselves

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 01:30:00 GMT

California justices take rare step of recusing themselves

October 15, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The California Supreme Court on Monday took the unusual step of disqualifying itself from considering a case.

The justices issued an order recusing themselves from a lawsuit saying state judges were owed millions of dollars in back pay and benefits. The court normally has seven justices, but it is down to six after the retirement last year of Associate Justice Kathryn Werdegar.

The justices last all recused themselves in 2010, according to court officials.

The court said other judges would be assigned to decide whether to take up an appeal in the case. The court did not explain its decision, but the lawsuit also affects the salaries of state Supreme Court justices.

The case was filed in 2014 by a former judge who said California mostly underpaid its judges from 2008 through 2016 as it made cuts during the recession. The court in its order Monday said any new judges assigned to the case will have taken office after June 30, 2017.

An appeals court in June upheld a judge’s decision ordering the state to pay salary increases that the judge found were required as well as interest on the unpaid amount. The state is on the hook for about $40 million in back wages, interest and penalties to about 3,000 current and former judges, according to The Sacramento Bee.

The state has appealed to the California Supreme Court.

The justices also all recused themselves in 1989 and 1988.

https://www.apnews.com/0ea26a4c432d4821a445c0f7466a0fac

MCLE - Legal Developments in LGBTQ Employment Discrimination

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 01:00:00 GMT

AIDS Legal Referral Panel

Legal Developments in LGBTQ Employment Discrimination

Sponsored by the State Bar’s Labor & Employment Law Section

• Tuesday, October 23rd, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Presented by Lindsay Nako, Esq. and David Nahmias – Impact Fund

• Bar Association of San Francisco, 301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor, Board Room, San Francisco, CA 94111

• 1.5 Elimination of Bias CLE Credits

Overview: Laws prohibiting sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination have shifted rapidly in recent years. This training will describe the current state of federal and California law protecting LGBTQ workers and workers with HIV/AIDS, and identify practical considerations when advising LGBTQ, especially transgender, clients in these claims.

All are welcome to attend the MCLE trainings. Following the training, we hope that non-Panel attorneys will sign up and support ALRP’s mission. There are many benefits to being a Panel attorney and we only ask that Panel members accept two ALRP referrals a year.

The BASF Board Room (and all alternate meeting rooms) is accessible to people with disabilities. Attendees who might require a reasonable accommodation (including alternative-to-print formats of materials) are invited to contact Hannah Center in advance of the training (contact information below).

ALRP provides free and low-cost legal services to people with HIV/AIDS in the San Francisco Bay Area. For questions about ALRP or our free MCLE trainings, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Hannah Center at hannah@alrp.org

or (415) 701-1200 ext 303.

The State Bar of California has certified ALRP, Provider #2485, to provide MCLE credit for all trainings listed.

Chalk Up Another State that Has Adopted the Duty of Technology Competence

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 13:01:01 GMT

Law Sites

By Bob Ambrogi on October 15, 2018

Another state has adopted the ethical duty of technology competence for lawyers, bringing the total that have done so to 32.

This week, the Vermont Supreme Court ordered amendments to the comments to Rule 1.1 of the Vermont Rules of Professional Conduct. The amendments track the 2012 changes to the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and specifically include Comment 8’s duty of technology competence:

To maintain the requisite knowledge and skill, a lawyer should keep abreast of changes in the law and its practice, including the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology, engage in continuing study and education and comply with all continuing legal education requirements to which the lawyer is subject. (Emphasis added.)

The court also adopted comments 6 and 7, pertaining to outsourcing work by

lawyers.

The court entered its order on Oct. 9, 2018, and the changes take effect on Dec. 10, 2018.

https://www.lawsitesblog.com/2018/10/chalk-another-state-adopted-duty-technology-competence.html

Learn how to handle Slack data during discovery and investigations - Webinar

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

A photo of a cat. A series of emojis. A message from a bot. This isn’t your uncle’s Facebook page or the comment thread of some website. It’s how millions of corporate professionals are communicating today. It’s Slack.

Slack is the massively popular file sharing and messaging system meant to make collaboration easy and seamless.

But if you’re a legal professional, Slack could upset your traditional processes. That’s because Slack and similar chat and collaboration tools are quickly supplementing, if not displacing, email and discrete documents. And legal teams are used to documents, not chat rooms.

Join us for an upcoming webinar, on October 16 at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern, as we look at how Slack is changing communications and discovery as we know them—and what you can do about it.

The Lawyer's Guide to Discovery and Investigations in Slack

Tuesday, October 16 at 11 AM Pacific // 2 PM Eastern

Featuring:

Mark Pike, Sr. Product Counsel, Slack: Mark Pike is an expert in privacy, technology policy, and intellectual property law. As senior product counsel at Slack, Mark works with product managers, designers, and engineers to create products that are compelling, engaging, and legally compliant.

David Slarskey, Founder, Slarskey LLC: David Slarskey is an experienced commercial litigator with more than a decade of experience in litigation, trial, arbitration, and appellate practice. As a forward-thinking attorney, he's led the charge to bring Slack discovery into his cases, and successfully defeated discovery objections in the process.

Matthew Dodge, Customer Success Manager, Logikcull: Matthew Dodge is a seasoned eDiscovery expert and customer success manager at Logikcull, where he helps legal professionals implement, manage, and simplify their discovery processes. Prior to joining Logikcull, Matthew worked as a director for the Association of Certified eDiscovery Specialists, providing training and certification for Fortune 500 companies and service providers.

Michael Simon, Principal, Seventh Samurai: Nerd turned lawyer turned nerd, Michael Simon is an attorney and consultant with over 15 years of experience in the eDiscovery industry. Principal at Seventh Samurai and adjunct professor of law, he regularly writes and presents on pressing eDiscovery issues throughout the country.

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MCLE - PTAB Bar Association Regional Event - USPTO Patent Commissioner and PTAB Speak

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 13:32:00 GMT

PTAB Bar Association Regional Event - USPTO Patent Commissioner and PTAB Speak

The Silicon Valley USPTO is pleased to collaborate with the Silicon Valley PTAB Bar Association (link is external) for their regional event at our West Coast regional office. This CLE program is designed for all practitioners, students, and others interested in patent prosecution and Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings. Hear from USPTO Commissioner for Patents Andrew Hirshfeld on Subject Matter Eligibility, Functional Language, and USPTO priorities, and from PTAB Vice Chief Judge Scott Weidenfeller on the new updates to the Trial Practice Guide, SOP 1 and 2, Final Rule on Claim Construction, and other current developments before the board.

Agenda:

10:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Registration

10:30 - 10:35 a.m. - Welcome by Silicon Valley USPTO Director

10:35 - 11:30 a.m. - Keynote: Commissioner for Patents Andrew

Hirshfeld on Subject Matter Eligibility, Functional Language, and USPTO Priorities

As Commissioner for Patents, Mr. Hirshfeld manages and leads the patent organization as its chief operating officer. He is responsible for managing and directing all aspects of this organization which affect administration of patent operations, examination policy, patent quality management, international patent cooperation, resources and planning, and budget administration. Read More

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Networking Lunch with USPTO Executives

Lunch provided by PTAB Bar Association

12:30 - 2:30 p.m. - PTAB Panel Discussions on Recent Developments, including new Trial Practice Guide, SOP 1 and 2, and Final Rule on Claim Construction

Moderator: Frank Bernstein, PTAB Bar Association
(Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP)

Panelists: PTAB Vice Chief Judge Scott Weidenfeller
PTAB Leda Judge Matt Clements
PTAB Judge Tina Hulse
PTAB Judge Christa Zado

As a Vice Chief Judge at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, Vice Chief Judge Scott Weidenfeller manages operational and administrative aspects of the Board, including providing guidance on legal issues and the impact of changes to internal Board procedures.

Three (3) hours of California MCLE credit is offered for this event. Please register by October 15, 2018.

Please note that the Silicon Valley USPTO is a Federal facility. Attendees are required to present a valid form of government-issued identification (driver license or passport) and may be subject to security screening.

This event is accessible to individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, including captioning, sign language interpreting, or other, please email SiliconValley@USPTO.GOV (link sends e-mail) or call 408-918-9900.

Utah to Become Second State to License Paralegals to Practice Law

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 13:30:00 GMT

2 Civility

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Laura Bagby

Closing the Justice Gap

In an effort to close the justice gap, Utah is poised to become the second state to license paralegals to practice law in limited circumstances. In November, the Utah Supreme Court is expected to approve and enact the final rules for a new class of legal professionals, called licensed paralegal practitioners (LPPs), who will provide legal advice and assistance to clients in certain areas of law without the supervision of a lawyer. This would make Utah the second state to use paralegals in place of lawyers to provide under-served clients with access to more affordable legal services in specific areas. Washington initiated a similar program in 2015.

To continue:

https://www.2civility.org/utah-second-state-license-paralegals-practice-law/

ABA weighs in on California Supreme Court case affecting state's new bail reform law

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 15:00:00 GMT

ABA Journal

By Lorelei Laird

Posted October 10, 2018, 11:55 am CDT

Image from Shutterstock.

Updated: The American Bar Association filed an amicus brief Tuesday asking the California Supreme Court to affirm a decision critical of that state's bail schedule.

The case involves a habeas corpus petition filed by Kenneth Humphrey, who was charged with theft and making threats in May 2017 and was unable to make the initial $600,000 bail. The San Francisco Chronicle has more on Humphrey’s case. In January, California’s First District Court of Appeal ruled that the bail schedule the trial judge used is unconstitutional, because it doesn’t permit judges to consider defendants’ individualized circumstances.

The ABA’s brief cites the association’s policy, adopted as Resolution 112C at the 2017 ABA Annual Meeting, calling for an end to bail schedules that set financial bail according to the crime rather than the defendant’s level of danger to the community or flight risk. The ABA Criminal Justice Standards for Pretrial Release also call for jurisdictions to use financial bail as a last resort, with consideration of the defendant’s ability to pay. Financial bail lets wealthy people who may pose a risk buy their freedom, the brief says, while people of modest means are stuck in jail regardless of their risk levels. This violates their constitutional rights, the brief argues.

“In addition to treating defendants differently and arbitrarily depending on their financial status, money-bail systems violate the fundamental constitutional right to due process,” the brief says.

Humphrey was released in May into 24-hour home detention at a drug and alcohol treatment facility, where he also must wear an ankle monitor.

The case is part of an effort to drastically reform California’s bail system, which culminated in September with the passage of a bail-reform bill, known as SB 10. Lawmakers hailed it as a good first step, but even those sympathetic to that cause are skeptical about California’s recently enacted bail reform law, NPR reports.

Among those expressing doubts is Chesa Boudin, an assistant public defender for the city and county of San Francisco. When Boudin spoke to the ABA Journal for an April 2016 article about financial bail—the practice of charging money for the freedom of a person awaiting trial—he was clear that he thought it hurt the poor and could coerce people into pleading guilty just to get out of jail.

“If you plead guilty, you get out of jail today. If you assert your innocence, you’re staying in jail,” he said then. “To see that sort of coercive pressure exerted on people to waive their constitutional rights because they’re too poor to pay for their freedom is unbelievably frustrating.”

But Boudin told NPR that he thinks California’s new bail scheme, currently called SB 10 after the bill that passed through the state legislature and was signed in August, will make things worse, not better.

“I was disappointed and I felt betrayed,” Boudin told NPR. “The new SB 10 doesn’t actually change the racist system of mass incarceration. It just expands it.”

The trouble, Boudin and others say, is that the law is broadly written enough to give prosecutors the power to seek pretrial detention for any crime, regardless of its seriousness or whether the defendant has a prior conviction. This puts more power in the hands of judges and prosecutors.

John Raphling of Human Rights Watch adds that this could allow prosecutors to use pretrial detention as a way to coerce guilty pleas, just like before.

“This happens every day,” says Raphling, an attorney and a senior criminal justice researcher with Human Rights Watch. “Now you’re just giving them a whole other mechanism to keep people in.”

Reformers are also concerned about California’s plans to use a computer program to do a pretrial risk assessment. Pretrial risk assessments are one solution offered by bail reformers, but critics of computerized risk assessment are worried that the data it uses to determine risk can be biased by police or prosecutorial biases, leading to decisions that look like objective evaluations of facts but aren’t. NPR reports that it’s not clear yet what software would be used, and that each of California’s 50-plus counties may make or buy its own.

Cherise Fanno Burdeen is the executive director of the Pretrial Justice Institute who’s worked on ABA policy on this issue through the Criminal Justice Section. She says it’s possible that not much will change. After all, she says, these decisions have always been in the hands of judges who may be biased. She believes SB 10 will give those judges new guidance that could help reduce bias.

“All that the new system will do is help courts make better decisions,” she told NPR. “It should also result in the right people being identified as a threat to public safety. And it should result in fewer people being needlessly incarcerated pending trial.”

As NPR notes, the California bail industry is attempting to repeal the law through California’s ballot initiative system, which could put the bail industry on the same side as legal groups that would prefer to eliminate that industry. The ABA Journal previously reported that a lobbyist for the California Bail Agents Association has promised a strong pushback.

“You don’t eliminate an industry and expect those people to go down quietly,” lobbyist David Quintana told the Sacramento Bee in August. “Every single weapon in our arsenal will be fired.”

Updated at 1:28 p.m. to include the ABA’s amicus brief.

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/bail_reformers_critical_of_california_bail_reform_law

Non-Qualified Structured Settlements & Taxes Part Two - Podcast

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 13:02:26 GMT

Legal Talk Network

Oct 2, 2018

Non-Qualified Structured Settlements & Taxes Part Two

Tax attorney Robert Wood discusses the tax implications of structuring a settlement in a non-qualified case such as divorce, disability, or environmental versus taking a cash lump sum.

In part two of Ringler Radio‘s podcast on non-qualified structured settlements, host Larry Cohen and co-host Cindy Chanley talk with returning guest, tax attorney Robert Wood from Wood LLP, about the tax implications of structuring a settlement in a non-qualified case such as divorce, disability or environmental, versus taking a cash lump sum.

https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2018/10/non-qualified-structured-settlements-taxes-part-two/

Non-Qualified Structured Settlements Part 1: Tax Reform Impact - Podcast

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 13:00:00 GMT

Legal Talk Network

Sep 10, 2018

Non-Qualified Structured Settlements Part 1: Tax Reform Impact

Larry Cohen welcomes co-host Cindy Chanley and returning guest, tax attorney Robert Wood from Wood LLP, to explore the arena of non-qualified settlements and how the recent tax reform act is having an impact.

Unlike physical injury cases which receive tax-free status in a structured settlement, cases such as age and race discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination and divorce do not. Yet claimants can still structure these non-qualified cases and do so with an advantageous tax outcome. On this first part of a 2-part edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes co-host Cindy Chanley and returning guest, tax attorney Robert Wood from Wood LLP, to explore the arena of non-qualified settlements and how the recent tax reform act is having an impact.

MacArthur Fellows Program: Rebecca Sandefur

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Rebecca Sandefur

Sociologist and Legal Scholar | Class of 2018

Promoting a new, evidence-based approach to increasing access to civil justice for low-income communities

Rebecca Sandefur is a sociologist whose research on how legal services are delivered and consumed is informing emerging models for more equal access to civil justice. Although the outcomes of civil cases are potentially life-changing—including eviction, loss of custody of a child, wage garnishment, or loss of government or insurance benefits—one or more parties lack legal representation in more than three-quarters of cases filed in state civil courts today. Sandefur’s investigations of the civil justice needs of low-income populations are shedding light on the availability of civil legal aid services, the help-seeking behavior of individuals facing civil legal issues, and the impact of lawyers in civil cases.

Using quantitative and qualitative research methodologies such as surveys and focus groups, she created the first systematic national mapping of civil legal aid providers, revealing that while some states had significant resources available, others had very few. She found that contrary to assumptions, cost is but one of many factors that inhibit the use of lawyers by low-income individuals. Other factors include aversion to lawyers, fear and pessimism about the fairness of formal legal structures and the courts, and a lack of recognition that a problem is “legal.” Her analysis of pro bono services revealed that the quantity and quality are highly dependent on market forces, and they become less available in economic downturns, when they are most needed. From a meta-analysis of research on lawyers’ effects on case outcomes, Sandefur concludes that, in most cases, the advantage of a lawyer relative to a lay person resides in an ability to navigate procedures and rules rather than in deep knowledge of the law. Her observations have led to the hypothesis that the gap in access to civil justice might be closable without lawyers and, in current work, Sandefur is advising and evaluating pilot projects in New York and Montana that use non-lawyer alternatives. For example, in New York City, she demonstrated the efficacy of non-lawyer court “navigators” in landlord-tenant housing court. She is also regularly sought out by national and international organizations regarding access to justice issues, and she is a central contributor to the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development’s (OECD) new global program on access to justice.

By bridging legal scholarship and practice, Sandefur is providing the empirical evidence necessary to guide and implement wide-scale reforms to address the civil legal needs of low-income people.

https://www.macfound.org/fellows/1022/

MCLE - CLA 27th Annual Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 12:06:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

27th Annual Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite

Tenaya Lodge At Yosemite

Thursday-Sunday, October 18-21, 2018

Qualifies for 11.25 Hours MCLE Credit
Includes Legal Ethics and Elimination of Bias

REGISTER ONLINE HERE

The Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite® is nationally

recognized as the largest and most prestigious gathering in California of leaders in environmental, land use, and natural resources law. We hope you will join us and many of our nation’s top environmental officials, lawyers, and other professionals in the spectacular setting of Yosemite.

Click Here for All the Details for the Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite

CONTACT US

180 Howard St., Ste. 410

San Francisco, CA 94105

MCLE - Advanced Techniques for Dividing Retirement Benefits in Divorce - Webinar

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 12:04:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Advanced Techniques for Dividing Retirement Benefits in Divorce

Thursday, October 18, 2018, 12 noon - 1 p.m.

This program offers 1 hour participatory MCLE credit and 1 hour legal specialization credit in Family Law. You must register in advance to participate.

In this advanced webinar, the speaker will discuss select hot topics including case law pertaining to survivor benefits, drafting appropriate MSA language, issuing subpoenas to retirement plans, new laws that apply to military benefits, and how to identify a potential community interest in stock options.

Moderator: Kelly Robbins

Speaker: Elizabeth Van Clief

CONTACT US

180 Howard St., Ste. 410

San Francisco, CA 94105

MCLE - Trials and Tribulations - Tactics, Strategies and Updates for the Business Litigator

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 12:02:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Trials and Tribulations - Tactics, Strategies and Updates for the Business Litigator

Co-presented by the Business Law and Solo & Small Firm sections

Earn 4 Hours MCLE Credit

Thursday, October 18, 2018

The State Bar of California
845 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Click Here for All the Details!

Schedule | Essential Info | Brochure | Reg Form

CONTACT US

180 Howard St., Ste. 410

San Francisco, CA 94105

MCLE - Employee Handbook Basics - Webcast

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Labor & Employment Section

Credit(s):	1 Participatory MCLE Credits
Course Number:	LL_10-18-18
Original Program Date:	October 18, 2018
Duration:	1 hour
Access:	Available for 3 months after purchase
Date:	October 18, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description

For California employers and their employment law counsel, covers recent handbook updates, essential and required policies, and top ten frequent revisions made in reviewing handbooks.

Faculty

Jonathan Judge

Jonathan Judge is a partner at AALRR with over 15 years of working in employment law and reviewing employee handbooks. Mr. Judge also advises employers in various labor and employment law matters, including drug testing, mass layoffs (WARN), disparate impact analysis, immigration compliance, trade secrets, privacy, technology in the workplace, piece rate compensation, municipal and state sick leave, local, state and federal minimum wage law, and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Contact us at (877) 880-1335

Click Here for All the Details for the 2018 Annual Litigation and Appellate Summits

MCLE - CLA 2018 Annual Litigation and Appellate Summits

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

2018 Annual Litigation and Appellate Summits

Earn 7.0 Hours of MCLE Credit. Includes 7.0 Hours of Legal Specialization Credit in Appellate Law (Appellate Summit Only)

Friday, October 5, 2018

New Hotel Location!
Hyatt Embarcadero
5 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA 94111

Register Online Here

Fleet Week Registration Here

Litigation Summit Schedule | Appellate Summit Schedule

Essential Info | Brochure | Reg Form

Fleet Week Reception | Sponsors

#2018 LitigationAppellateSummits

KEYNOTE LUNCHEON SPEAKER

California Supreme Court Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar

Fleet Week Reception

Honor our service members by attending this special Fleet Week event. Relax over wine and hors d’oeuvres, network with colleagues, earn 0.5 hours in legal ethics credit—all while enjoying a spectacular view of San Francisco Bay!

Saturday, October 6, 2018, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Duane Morris LLP, Spear Tower
One Market Plaza, Suite 2200
San Francisco, CA 94105

Price:

Active Military Personnel and Military Attorneys: Free
All Others: $30

Register Online Here for Fleet Week

MCLE: BASF Presents California Attorney General Xavier Becerra

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:26:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

The Bar Association of San Francisco presents:

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra

October 25, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H

This annual lecture and interview series honors the memory of Sandy Svetcov, who was a pillar of the California Bar for forty years. Each year, we ask a leading member of the judiciary or bar to come speak and answer questions on aspects and features of modern law, practice, and policy.

Speaker

XAVIER BECERRA
Attorney General of California

During one of the most turbulent political and legal times in recent memory, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is leading some of the most significant cases against the Trump administration – more than 30 lawsuits to date, from the Travel Ban, to border family separations, to the environment, to the census, to regulations on guns, and many more. That’s not to mention all the other litigation the office oversees, from criminal to regulatory to consumer interest.

Discussion topics for this conversation will include: the work of the Attorney General, the role of law in society, his approach to the Constitution, his personal background, his priorities for the future, and more. Time will be allotted for audience questions.

Interviewer

BEN FEUER
Chairman, California Appellate Law Group LLP
Co-chair, BASF Appellate Law Section

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00-1:15 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	Complimentary
BASF Member	$30.00
Government	$40.00
Nonprofit	$40.00
Non-Member	$55.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G185305

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - International Law Decisions - Supreme Court 2017-2018 Term - Webcast

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:24:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

The International Law and Practice Section presents:

International Law Decisions - Supreme Court 2017-2018 Term

October 22, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, This is a brown bag luncheon.

International Law Decisions from the Supreme Court 2017-2018 Term

Speakers

Michael Westheimer
Ogletree Deakins

Daniel McLaughlin
Center for Justice and Accountability

Moderator

Sun Kim
Adjunct Professor, University of San Francisco School of Law

Discussion

In April 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Jesner v. Arab Bank, PLC, addressing the liability of foreign corporations under the Alien Tort Statute. The following month, in May 2018, the Court issued an "epic" decision in Epic Systems v. Lewis, addressing a key concern for companies in the U.S. and around the globe -- the potential exposure from employee class action lawsuits.

This seminar will discuss the Epic Systems ruling upholding class action waivers in employee arbitration agreements and the Jesner case holing that the Alien Tort Statue does not permit lawsuits against foreign corporations. Join us for a discussion on these two cases and the latest legal developments since the decisions were issued.

Section Chair: Carolyn A. Knox,Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	Complimentary
Government	$30.00
Nonprofit	$30.00
Section Member	$30.00
BASF Member	$40.00
Non-Member	$55.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G182305

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Ensuring Housing and Financial Security for DV Survivors - Webcast

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:22:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

BASF's Family Law, Labor & Employment Law, and Real Property Sections, together with the Queen's Bench Bar Association present:

Ensuring Housing and Financial Security for DV Survivors

October 18, 2018: 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H

Legal Tips and Tricks to Ensure Stable Housing and Financial Security for Domestic Violence Survivors

Speaker

Taylor Campion
Employment & Housing Justice Attorney
Family Violence Appellate Project

This training will provide a crash course on the housing and employment rights of domestic violence survivors under state and federal law, including a discussion of the biases facing survivors and how to address them. The program will review legal options to keep survivors in stable public and private housing and to protect them from housing discrimination. The speaker will highlight workplace biases facing survivors and will discuss legal options to help them maintain and obtain employment. Finally, the impact of mass criminalization on survivors' ability to maintain stable housing, financial security, and good credit will be discussed, as will how to deal with an arrest or criminal record.

Topics

• Identifying biases and protecting domestic violence survivors from housing and employment discrimination
• Protections for domestic violence survivors under state and federal housing and employment law
• Family Law & California protective orders
• Measures to protect the credit of domestic violence survivors
• Reentry issues

Queen's Bench Members will need to email CLE@sfbar.org to recieve discount.

COORDINATED by the following Sections:
Family Law Section Educational Co-Chairs: Elisha Jussen-Cooke, Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic; Audrey Courson, Courson Law; Labor & Employment Law Section Chair: Ted Borromeo, McKesson Corporation; Real Property Section Chair: Tiffany R. Norman, TRN Law Associates; Queen's Bench Bar Association Domestic Violence Committee Co-Chairs: Elisha Jussen-Cooke & Diana Passadori, Passadori Family Law & Mediation

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Program: 5:00 - 6:15 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	Complimentary
Section Member	$30.00
BASF Member	$40.00
Government	$40.00
Nonprofit	$40.00
Non-Member	$55.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G180906

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - A Brave New World: Navigating Advances in Legal Technology - Webcast

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:20:54 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

The Solo and Small Firm Practice Section of the Barristers Club presents:

A Brave New World: Navigating Advances in Legal Technology

October 18, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch is included with this program.

A Brave New World: How to Ethically Navigate New Advances in Legal Technology

Speakers

Tucker Cottingham
Lawyaw

Adam Koss
Koss Firm

Moderator

Justin White
Louderback Law Group

Discussion topics will include online advertising, outsourcing, cloud-based software and electronic signatures, among others. The audience will have the opportunity to participate as we explore these challenging topics together and prepare ourselves for the future of legal services.

Topics

• California Rules of Professional Conduct
• Online Advertising
• Outsourcing
• Unauthorized Practice of Law
• Duty of Care

Section Chair: Lindsey Mignano, Smith Shapourian Mignano

Printable flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	$35.00
Student	$35.00
Section Member	$45.00
BASF Member	$55.00
Non-Member	$70.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: B181478

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Using Photography & Video Evidence to Strengthen Your Case - Webcast

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:18:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

The Solo and Small Firm Section presents:

Using Photography & Video Evidence to Strengthen Your Case

October 16, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm

MCLE Credits - 1.5 H, Lunch will be provided

Speaker
Keith Rosenthal
Certified Evidence Photographer

He will present several case studies and show how forensic scientific uses of
photography and video can help you effectively communicate your case.

Discussion

Case study – the Kate Steinle, Pier 14 shooting , an in depth review of the video analysis
Turning your case facts into visual documents for civil and criminal litigation
How to establish the authenticity of photography and video evidence
How to turn case facts into visual documents
How to get photography and video evidence admitted

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00 - 1:45 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	$30.00
Section Member	$40.00
BASF Member	$50.00
Non-Member	$65.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G182804

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Insurance Issues Arising from the Opioid Crisis - Webcast

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:16:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

The Insurance Practice Section of the Barristers Club presents:

Insurance Issues Arising from the Opioid Crisis

October 16, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch will be provided.

Rescheduled from 9/6/18.

America's 21st Century Epidemic: Insurance Issues Arising from the Opioid Crisis

Speaker

Jodi S. Green
Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP

The presentation will first address the history leading up to the opioid epidemic and the background of the current underlying litigation arising from the opioid epidemic. The majority of underlying lawsuits include hundreds of cases filed by local and state governments, labor unions, and hospitals, many of which have been recently consolidated into an MDL proceeding. These lawsuits seek reimbursement of increased costs of public services, prescription costs, and other associated damages the plaintiffs have incurred due to addiction and overdose of citizens. The presentation will identify the distinctions in the underlying lawsuits, which will provide a basis to categorize the lawsuits as potentially covered, or not covered, for coverage purposes. Next, the presentation will walk through the coverage issues raised by these lawsuits, including whether the lawsuits seek damages for "bodily injury" caused by an "occurrence"; whether the lawsuits seek "damages"; the application of various exclusions, including intentional acts exclusions, products exclusions, drug and pharmaceutical exclusions, and known loss; and the application of related claim, batch, or integrated occurrence language.

Topics

• Criminal Fines and Prosecutions
• Types of Civil Lawsuits
• Insurance Coverage Issues
• Background of the Opioid Crisis
• Timeline of the Epidemic

Section Chairs: Seth Manfredi, Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP & Morgan Wallace, Lyft, Inc.

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Lunch/Program: 12:00-1:15 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	$35.00
Section Member	$45.00
BASF Member	$55.00
Government	$55.00
Nonprofit	$55.00
Non-Member	$70.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: B181401

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - The Morality of it All: Preventing Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:14:00 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Sports & Entertainment and the Labor & Employment Law Sections of the Barristers Club presents:

The Morality of it All

October 15, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch will be provided

The Morality of it All: Preventing Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace

Speakers

Stephanie Chow
Mediated Negotiations

Taylor Wemmer
DLA Piper

Topics

• Employment issues in the workplace
• How companies can proactively address diversity, discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation issues
• Overview of a diagnostic tool to enable companies to address these issues proactively

In the past year, dozens in the entertainment industry have come forward with stories about discrimination
and harassment in their work environment. For companies to mitigate the risks of multi-million dollar lawsuits or a damning public image, it is imperative they implement effective preventative measures. This program will provide tools to reevaluate and revamp
discrimination and harassment preventative measures in the workplace.

Space is limited to 25 attendees. Register today to reserve your spot.

Section Co-Chairs: Kristen Trad, Zynga and Ashli Weiss, Benefit Cosmetics

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

Mediated Negotiations
601 California Street, Suite 750
San Francisco, CA 94108

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	$35.00
Section Member	$45.00
BASF Member	$55.00
Non-Member	$70.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: B181482

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Remedies and Remands under the New CEQA Guidelines - Webcast

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:12:00 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Environmental, Land Use and Real Estate Section of the Barristers Club presents:

Remedies and Remands under the New CEQA Guidelines

October 11, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch will be provided.

Speakers

Brian Washington
Marin County Counsel

Juliet Cho
Burke, Williams and Sorensen LLP

Tania Treis
Principal, Panorama Environtmental, Inc.

Moderator

Samir Abdelnour
Hanson Bridgett, LLP

Topics

• Status of the Revised CEA Guidelines
• Remedies and remands in the context of permitting and preparation of EIRs
• Remedies and remands in the context of CEQA litigation
• Predictions as to future impacts of the Revised CEQA guidelines

This panel will take a look at the effects of the remedy and remand provisions and requirements in the revised CEQA Guidelines which are expected to be adopted soon. The revisions represent the most comprehensive update to the Guidelines since the late 1990s.

This panel will present a government/agency perspective, a private party/developer perspective, and a litigation perspective.

Section Chair: Samir Abdelnour, Hanson Bridgett

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	$35.00
Section Member	$45.00
BASF Member	$55.00
Government	$55.00
Nonprofit	$55.00
Non-Member	$70.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: B181242

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Powering Global Change: Advance Gender Equality

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:10:00 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The International Human Rights Section, co-sponsored with International Action Network for Gender Equity and Law present:

Powering Global Change: Advance Gender Equality

October 9, 2018: 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, Light Refreshments will be provided for Networking Reception.

Powering Global Change:
How pro bono partnerships advance gender equality

Speakers

Nancy J. Newman
Partner, Hanson Bridgett LLP
Founder & President, International Action Network for Gender Equity & Law

Dorothy L. Fernandez
Pro Bono Counsel, Morrison Foerster LLP

Sara Bergamaschi
Head of Growth & Co-Founder, Strategic Advocacy for Human Rights (SA-HR)

Deborah Daniloff
Assistant General Counsel and Director, Bank of America

Moderator

Shruti Rana
Professor, School of Global and International Studies
Indiana University Bloomington

Discussion

This panel will address a significant barrier to women exercising or protecting their human rights: access to legal services. Lawyers play a critical role in defending human rights, but women around the world face financial, social, and geographical obstacles to obtaining legal representation and support. Pro bono partnerships among lawyers, firms, and organizations can help advance women’s human rights globally. This panel will examine ways that volunteer lawyers from a variety of settings—law firms, in-house, non-profits, and those in career transitions—can partner to power global change and advance women’s human rights. Panelists will discuss pro bono opportunities and engagement, as well as the challenges and potential of such partnerships.

IANGEL lawyer volunteers have supported strategic litigation, helped reform discriminatory laws, supported the capacity of women's rights organizations to continue their urgent work, and provided legal support to survivors of violence. Pro bono support plays a crucial role in advancing women's rights globally.

This panel will be followed by a networking session, where attendees are encouraged to make connections with panelists and representatives of organizations seeking pro bono lawyers.

Note: IANGEL members register by emailing cle@sfbar.org to receive the section discount.

Section Chair: Mark Lasser, Lasser Law Office

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Program/Reception: 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	$30.00
Section Member	$40.00
BASF Member	$50.00
Government	$50.00
Nonprofit	$50.00
Non-Member	$65.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G183702

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Meet Your Environmental Regulators

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:08:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

The Environmental Law Section presents:

Meet Your Environmental Regulators

October 4, 2018: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Prices include hors d'oeuvres and two drink tickets.

Join us for the Annual Members Reception where you will meet with representatives of many important environmental regulatory agencies, including:

California Department of Toxic Substances Control
California Coastal Commission
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission
California Attorney General's Office
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Bay Area County Local Oversight Programs
U. S. Department of Justice
Regional Water Quality Control Board
Native American Heritage Commission

Thank you to our Sponsors:
Allen Matkins
The Arnold Law Practice
Barg Coffin Lewis & Trapp
Beveridge & Diamond
DLA Piper
Downey Brand
Dudek
Edgcomb Law Group
EKI Environment & Water
ERM-West
Exponent
Farallon Consulting
Farella Braun + Martel
Geosyntec Consultants
GHD
Hanson Bridgett
Hunton Andrews Kurth
Kennedy Jenks
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.
Patriot Environmental Laboratory Services
Ramboll US Corporation
Reuben, Junius & Rose
Rogers, Joseph O'Donnell
SCS Engineers
Stoel Rives
Terraphase
Terra-Petra
Van Ness Feldman LLp
Wactor & Wick

Thank you to our Member Sponsor:
Edward P. Conti of EKI Environment & Water

For more information about sponsorship opportunities please email cle@sfbar.org.

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

City Club of San Francisco
155 Sansome Street
10th Floor
San Francisco, CA

Schedule

Program: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Cost

Government	Complimentary
BASF Student Member	$45.00
Nonprofit	$50.00
Section Member	$60.00
BASF Member	$70.00
Non-Member	$90.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G182908

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Cannabis Conference - 2018

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:06:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

The Cannabis Law Committee of the Bar Association of San Francisco presents:

Cannabis Conference - 2018

October 4, 2018: 12:00 pm - 5:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 4 H, of which 1 Hour in Legal Ethics

Come and learn the current legal and regulatory developments affecting the Cannabis industry.

The BASF Cannabis Conference provides attorneys an opportunity to enhance their practical skills in the rapidly-evolving cannabis space; offers attorneys the chance to learn about the cannabis industry and movement; and provides attorneys the chance to build connections and a strong bar for San Francisco.

THE BASF CANNABIS CONFERENCE
Views from the Frontier: Practicing Law in the Cannabis Space

Session I: Regulatory Check-in Nearly One Year In

Speaker: Nicole Elliott, Director, San Francisco Office of Cannabis
Director Elliott will offer her views on the successes and challenges of the past nine months and her office’s areas of focus for the future of regulation of commercial cannabis in San Francisco.

Session II: Ethical Management of Conflicts of Interest

Speaker: John Steele, The Law Office of John Steele
Berkeley Law Professor John Steele will present an overview of the ethical issues involved in managing conflicts of interest with a focus on lawyers representing clients in the cannabis industry.

Session III: Hot Topics for Cannabis Lawyers & Clients

Local cannabis lawyers and clients will discuss the hottest topics facing both them and others looking to work with the cannabis industry, with a focus on lawyers who are curious about practicing in this space.

Speakers:
Mary Shapiro, Evoke Law
Lara De Caro, Leland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick, LLP
Daniel Dellafosse, Law Office of Daniel Dellafosse
Edward Donaldson, San Francisco Cannabis Equity Applicant
Aaron Flynn, Co-Founder Gold Seal SF and Chair of the SF Chapter of California Growers Association
Katy Young, Ad Astra Law Group, LLP and National Cannabis Bar Association, President

Session IV: History of Cannabis Prohibition

Speaker: Martin Lee, Author and Activist

Renowned historian and author Martin Lee will review the history of cannabis prohibition in the United States, from the early 20th century to today.

Session V: Closing Remarks
Cannabis Law Committee Officers
Ryan Lowther, Farella Braun + Martel LLP
Shay Aaron Gilmore, The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore
Nicole Howell Neubert, Clark Neubert LLP
Lara DeCaro, Leland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick LLP

12:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided

Sponsored by: Clark Neubert LLP and MGO | ELLO

5:30 p.m. Cocktail and Networking Reception

Hosted by: Farella Braun + Martel LLP, Russ Building, 235 Montgomery Street, 17th Floor

Thank you to our sponsors!

Platinum Sponsor: Clark Neubert LLP and MGO | ELLO
Reception Sponsor: Farella Braun + Martel LLP

For sponsorship opportunities, email events@sfbar.org.

Registration Cost includes:
$90.00 Registration includes 2018 Section Dues (Must be a BASF Member to receive this discount).
$130.00 Registration includes 2018 & 2019 Section Dues (Must be a BASF Member to receive this discount).

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Regis / Lunch: 12 - 1 p.m.
Program: 1 - 5 p.m.
Reception: Farella Braun + Martel

Cost

BASF Student Member	$20.00
BASF Member	$90.00
Guest Ticket	$90.00
Non-Member	$110.00
BASF Legal Prof.	$130.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G182401

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - The Basics of Prop 65 Counseling and Litigation

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:04:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

The Environment, Land Use and Real Estate Section of the Barristers Club presents:

The Basics of Prop 65 Counseling and Litigation

October 3, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, This is a brown bag luncheon.

Speakers

Michael B. Sachs
Clark Hill LLP

Laralei Paras
The Chanler Group

Robert Scofield
D. Env., M.P.H.
GSI Environmental

Moderator

Laura J. Zuckerman
Office of the Attorney General
California Department of Justice

With the Prop 65 regulations now in effect and an ever-increasing number of Prop 65 claims brought every day, this panel is for anyone looking for an overview of Prop 65 and guidance on how to help clients navigate it. The program will explore everything from the requirements applicable to a Notice of Violation and how to respond to such a notice, to important considerations in settling a Prop 65 claim and assessing the risk of exposure under Prop 65.

Topics

• What is Prop 65 and how it is enforced
• How to allege an exposure above the applicable limit
• What are the requirements for filing suit under Prop 65
• How to respond to a Notice of Violation and important considerations in settling or litigating a Prop 65 claim
• How to assess the risk of exposure under Prop 65 and avoid being served with a Notice of Violation

Section Chair: Samir Abdelnour, Hanson Bridgett

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	Complimentary
Section Member	$30.00
BASF Member	$40.00
Government	$40.00
Nonprofit	$40.00
Non-Member	$55.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: B181243

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Annual Luncheon to Honor the San Francisco Probate Court

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:02:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

The Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section presents:

Annual Luncheon to Honor the San Francisco Probate Court

October 3, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch will be provided.

With distinguished court leaders

Supervising Judge Peter J. Busch
Judge John K. Stewart
Sandra Hilton
Director, Probate Court Services
Jessica Moorer
Assistant Director, Probate Court Services
With other court staff

The Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section thanks Judge Busch, Judge Stewart, and the entire court staff for their contributions to the efficient and equitable administration of justice in the San Francisco Probate Court.

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

Sir Francis Drake Hotel
450 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch/Program: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Cost

Section Member	$95.00
BASF Member	$110.00
Non-Member	$125.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G180513

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - In-House Perspectives: The Inside Story on Managing Litigation at Technology Companies - Webcast

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

The Intellectual Property Section presents:

In-House Perspectives: Managing Litigation at Tech Companies

October 2, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H,

Lunch will be provided.

In-House Perspectives: The Inside Story on Managing Litigation at Technology Companies

Speakers

Aseem Gupta, Senior Corporate Counsel, Litigation, Salesforce
Derek Knerr, Senior Legal Counsel, eBay
Nikki Vo, Associate General Counsel, IP Litigation, Facebook
Kyle Zipes, Senior Corporate Counsel, Oracle

Moderator

Diana Rutowski, Partner, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Discussion

In-house counsel to Bay Area technology companies give perspectives on managing litigation and IP disputes from the inside and discuss the ingredients of successful partnerships with outside counsel.
• Role of in-house counsel in managing litigation and IP disputes
• Challenges and adjustments compared to private practice
• Selection of outside counsel (including encouraging diversity and alternative fee arrangements)
• Trends in actively litigated cases

Section chair: Sebastian Kaplan, Gerard Fox Law, P.C.

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Cost

Student	$30.00
Section Member	$40.00
BASF Member	$50.00
Government	$50.00
Nonprofit	$50.00
Non-Member	$65.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G182509

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Researching International Human Rights Law: Tips & Tricks - Webcast

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 12:14:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

The International Law and Practice Section presents:

Researching International Human Rights Law: Tips & Tricks

October 1, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch will be provided.

Speakers

Lisa Reinsberg
Executive Director, International Justice Resource Center

Sun Kim
Staff Attorney, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Discussion

Online tools for human rights legal research have proliferated in recent years, but there is no one-stop portal. Learn how to most effectively and efficiently research international human rights law online using new and familiar databases.

Topics

• Sources for researching international human rights treaties, jurisprudence, and soft law
• Databases for specific thematic or geographic searches
• Limitations of existing databases, including how often or recently they are updated
• Helpful guides and shortcuts

Section Chair: Carolyn A. Knox,Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Printable flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00-1:15 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	$30.00
Section Member	$40.00
BASF Member	$50.00
Non-Member	$65.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G182303

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Tax Consequences of Employment Law Settlements and More....

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 12:12:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Employment Law Section and Taxation Section are sponsoring:
Tax Consequences of Employment Law Settlements and More....

Wednesday, October 24, 11:45 am – 1:00 pm

Speakers

Beth W. Mora, Esq.—Managing Partner/Owner Mora Employment Law, APC
Christina Weed, Esq.

There could be significant tax consequences of an employment law settlement that every employer, employee, and their attorneys should carefully consider before reaching a settlement. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has greatly added to the complexity and uncertainty that exists with respect to the income tax treatment for parties to such settlements. A discussion of the intricacies of the tax implications of the employment law settlements, including the best way to address such tax issues in the settlement agreement itself, will be discussed by Tax Section chair Christina Weed and employment law attorney Beth Mora.

Beth W. Mora owner of MORA EMPLOYMENT LAW, a law firm dedicated to representing victimized employees, is a zealous and skilled advocate for those facing a wide range of employment law issues. Ms. Mora is committed to aggressively pursuing her clients' best interests while treating each person she serves with integrity and compassion.

Christina Weed is a licensed attorney with an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of San Diego and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy. She serves as Chair of the Tax Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association and is also a member of the Estate Planning Council Diablo Valley and the Tri-Valley Estate Planning Council. Christina has also written, or been featured in, several publications

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 1 hour of General MCLE credit by the State Bar of California, Provider #393.

MCLE Credits

General

1 hr

Cost

Members: When you register, we’ll calculate the best price based on your membership level and section membership. Not a member? Join today to take advantage of discounted pricing on all CCCBA events.

	Full Price	Early Bird Price
Section Member Special Pricing
Employment Section	$35.00	—
Tax Section	$35.00	—
Special Member Pricing
Law Student	$30.00	—

Members	$40.00	—
Non-Members	$50.00	—

Location

Scott's Seafood Restaurant
1333 North California Blvd
Walnut Creek CA 94596

MCLE - Emergency! Misdemeanors Losing Court Reporters and So What's Up with the New Bail Law

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 12:10:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Criminal Law Section is sponsoring:

Emergency! Misdemeanors Losing Court Reporters and So What's Up with the New Bail Law

Friday, October 19, 11:45 am – 1:15 pm

Speakers

Ashley Bargenquast, Esq.—Tully & Weiss
Sandy Walden—Court Reporter

Yes, it is true there will be no more Court Reporters during Misdo hearings! What will the consequences be for our clients and our practice?

AND

Yes, there is a New Bail Law... What is it, how does it work and what does it mean for our clients?

Speakers:

Ashley Bargenquast is a 3rd year associate of Tully & Weiss, who works in both the criminal court and on cannabis compliance projects.

Sandy Walden

Lunch included.

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 1 hour of General MCLE credit by the State Bar of California, Provider #393.

Cost

	Full Price	Early Bird Price
Section Member Special Pricing
Criminal Law Section	$25.00	—
Special Member Pricing
Law Student	$15.00	—

Members	$30.00	—
Non-Members	$35.00	—

Location

Creek Monkey
611 Escobar St
Martinez CA 94553

MCLE - Contra Costa 2019: A Commercial Real Estate Forecast

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 12:08:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Real Estate Section is sponsoring:
Contra Costa 2019: A Commercial Real Estate Forecast

Friday, October 19, 7:30 am – 9:00 am

Speaker

Jeffrey S. Weil—Executive VP, Colliers International

Topics to be discussed:

How will the 150,000 new high-paying tech jobs coming to San Jose and San Francisco affect us here in Contra Costa?
Where and how large are the upcoming new retail, hotel, and multi-family East Bay developments?
Why are office rents in San Francisco approaching $100 a square foot, and yet in San Ramon, Concord and Pleasanton are only $30-38 a square foot?
Why has the I-680 office sublease vacancy gone up so much?

Speaker, Jeffrey S. Weil, Executive Vice President, Colliers International, has specialized in the sale and leasing of commercial properties since 1976, including exclusive tenant representation of lease renewals, lease restructuring, office facility relocation, laboratory and research & development, office property sales and build-to-suits. See Full Biography HERE

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 1.0 hour of General MCLE credit by the State Bar of California, Provider #393.

MCLE Credits

General

1 hr

Cost

	Full Price	Early Bird Price
Section Member Special Pricing
Real Estate Section	$0.00	—

Members	$20.00	—
Non-Members	$35.00	—

Location

Scott's Seafood Restaurant
1333 N. California Blvd
Walnut Creek CA 94596

MCLE - "Is Justice Blind: Insight into the Brock Turner Prosecution as told by the Prosecutor"

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 12:06:52 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Women’s Section is sponsoring
Women's Section Annual Awards Dinner 2018
Thursday, October 18, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Speaker

Alaleh Kianerci—Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney

Please join us for this very special evening as we honor the 2018 recipient(s) of the Honorable Patricia Herron and the Honorable Ellen James Scholarship, and present the First Annual Women's Section Outstanding Woman Lawyer Award (OWL)

Our speaker for the evening will be Alaleh Kianerci the Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney who prosecuted the Brock Turner rape case.

"Is Justice Blind: Insight into the Brock Turner Prosecution as told by the Prosecutor"

She will provide a dynamic and topical presentation about how gender inequities and gender bias influenced the prosecution of this recent ground-breaking case!

See Flyer for more information!

Sponsorships are available! See information HERE

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

Platinum

Brown, Gee & Wenger, LLP

Friend of the Women's Section

Kotowski Law Firm

Law Offices of Victoria Robinson Smith

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 1 hour of Elimination of Bias MCLE credit by the State Bar of California, Provider #393.

See the Flyer for Series and Program Information

Location

Scott's Seafood Restaurant - Garden
1333 N. California Blvd
Walnut Creek CA 94596

MCLE - Writing for the Court: Tips from an Insider

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 12:04:58 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Litigation Section is sponsoring:

Writing for the Court: Tips from an Insider

Thursday, October 11, 11:45 am – 1:00 pm

Speaker

Jay Chafetz, Esq.

Please join the Litigation Section as they present Contra Costa County Superior Court Research Attorney and Former CCCBA President Jay Chafetz as he offers the inside scoop on what the Bench wants and doesn't want to see in law and motion papers and in the courtroom!

Lunch will be provided

Jay Chafetz practiced civil litigation for 34 years before joining the Contra Costa Superior Court as a research attorney in 2014. He is a past president of CCCBA, and lead author of the Discovery Facilitator Rules.

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 1 hour of General MCLE credit by the State Bar of California, Provider #393.

MCLE Credits

General

1 hr

Cost

	Full Price	Early Bird Price
Section Member Special Pricing
Barristers Section (10 yrs or less)	$15.00	—
Litigation Section	$15.00	—
Special Member Pricing
Law Student	$15.00	—

Members	$20.00	—
Non-Members	$25.00	—

MCLE - #6 Getting it Done/Judgments - The 2018 Family Law Training Series: The Basics

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 12:02:35 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

CCCBA and Family Law Section are sponsoring:

#6 Getting it Done/Judgments - The 2018 Family Law Training Series: The Basics

Wednesday, October 10, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Speakers

Judge Danielle Douglas
Courtney O'Hagan, Esq.

When: October 10, 2018 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Where: John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill

+++++++++++++++++++++++

#6 Getting it Done/Judgments: Various paths to final Judgment (default, uncontested and contested trials); and preparing final Judgments

QUESTIONS: Please contact: Barbara Arsedo, Contra Costa County Bar Association, (925) 370-2544 | barsedo@cccba.org

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 2 hours of General MCLE credit by the State Bar of California, Provider #393.

See the Flyer for Series and Program Information

MCLE Credits

General

2 hr

Cost

	Full Price	Early Bird Price
Section Member Special Pricing
Family Law Section	$30.00	—
Special Member Pricing
Law Student	$10.00	—

Members	$40.00	—
Non-Members	$50.00	—

Location

John F. Kennedy University, College of Law
100 Ellinwood Way, Room S105
Pleasant Hill CA 94523

MCLE - #5 Children's Issues/Custody - The 2018 Family Law Training Series: The Basics

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

CCCBA and Family Law Section are sponsoring:

#5 Children's Issues/Custody - The 2018 Family Law Training Series: The Basics

Wednesday, October 3, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Speakers

Daniel Harkins, Esq.
Judge Brian F. Haynes
James Paulsen—L.C.S.W.

When: September 26, 2018 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Where: John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill

#5 Children’s Issues/Custody: procedural and substantive issues (best interest standard, FC§3044); pleadings; Court Process (Family Court Services, evaluations)

QUESTIONS: Please contact: Barbara Arsedo, Contra Costa County Bar Association,

(925) 370-2544 | barsedo@cccba.org

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 2 hours of Family Law Specialization MCLE credit by the State Bar of California, Provider #393.

MCLE Credits

Family Law Specialization

2 hr

Cost

Members: When you register, we’ll calculate the best price based on your membership level and section membership. Not a member? Join today to take advantage of discounted pricing on all CCCBA events.

	Full Price	Early Bird Price
Section Member Special Pricing
Family Law Section	$30.00	—
Special Member Pricing
Law Student	$10.00	—

Members	$40.00	—
Non-Members	$50.00	—

Location

John F. Kennedy University, College of Law
100 Ellinwood Way, Room S105
Pleasant Hill CA 94523

MCLE - The New Rules of Professional Conduct - What You NEED to Know

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 06:04:19 GMT

Contra Costa Bar Association

Contra Costa County Bar Association is sponsoring
The New Rules of Professional Conduct - What You NEED to Know!

Tuesday, October 2, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Speakers

Carol Langford, Esq.
Judge Leonard E. Marquez
Marie Quashnock, Esq.

Please join CCCBA as we present renown Professional Responsibility scholar, author, lecturer and attorney Carol M. Langford as she reviews, dissects and helps you find the nuances in the State Bar's New Rules of Professional Conduct. Carol has the inside track on these new rules as she helped author them!!!

Don't miss this presentation as those new rules go in to effect on November 1, 2018.

See Flyer for More Information

This is a Brown Bag Lunch Program hosted by Judge Leonard Marquez and CCCBA's East County Attorneys.

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 1 hour of Legal Ethics MCLE credit by the State Bar of California, Provider #393.

Click here for flyer.

MCLE Credits

Legal Ethics

1 hr

Cost

	Full Price	Early Bird Price

Members	$15.00	—
Non-Members	$25.00	—

MCLE - Roundtable Discussion on Mediation Challenges

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 06:02:01 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

Section | Construction Law

Section Meeting

Thu | Oct 04 | 12:00-1:30P

Roundtable Discussion on Mediation Challenges

SPEAKERS

Sarah Burke
Barbara Monty

October Construction Defects Section Meeting

Barbara Monty and Sarah Burke will lead a discussion focused on complications that arise during the mediation of construction matters. A few topics that will be discussed at the program include:

1. Resolving the “mixed” case, a contractor has a claim for non-payment and the homeowner a competing claim for defects. How do you juggle the needs of the homeowner, contractor and insurance company to reach a resolution?

2. What is the effect of a pending CSLB complaint on your construction defect suit? How can the pending complaint affect coverage issues, parties’ attitudes and willingness to compromise? What is the procedural interplay between the CSLB matter and the defect suit?

Attend to hear the above discussion and more.

1.0 CLE | General

Brown Bag Lunch

Contact

Kiersten Ross | Email
Mee Mee Wong | Email

Registration

Member Registration

Non-member Registration

Registration ends Oct 03, 2018

Maximum attendance is 20. Register today!

Free

Date and Location

Thursday | October 04, 2018
12:00-1:30P

Ragghianti Freitas LLP
1101 Fifth Avenue
Suite 100
San Rafael, CA 94901

MCLE - Broker Fiduciary Duty

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

Section | Real Property

Real Property October Section Meeting

Thu | Oct 04 | 12:00-1:30P

Broker Fiduciary Duty

Speaker

Vickie Naidorf, ESQ | Attorney, Coldwell Banker
William R. Jensen, ESQ | President, Broker Risk Management

Acknowledged statewide experts Vickie Naidorf and Bill Jensen will present “Fiduciary Duties of Brokers in Real Estate Deals & Current Disclosure Hot Topics”. The presentation will include discussions regarding three appellate decisions which led to the jury instruction for breach of fiduciary duty, application of the lessons found in the jury instruction to Broker’s activities, and some current hot disclosure topics.

1.0 CLE |

Plated Lunch

Please make your meal selection during registration.
Grilled Sirloin Steak Salad
Spaghetti pork-ricotta meatballs
Spinach Ricotta Ravioli
All entrees served with choice of Chef's soup of day or salad
Dessert option of Classic tiramisu or Flourless Chocolate cake with strawberry coulis

Contact

Kiersten Ross | Email

Mee Mee Wong | Email

Speaker Information

Vickie Naidorf, ESQ

Attorney, Coldwell Banker

Vickie Naidorf is best known as the Vice President and Brokerage Counsel for Coldwell Banker NRT Northern California. Vickie recently formed a new partnership called Broker Risk Management, LLP where she along with her partner will provide legal services for Brokers throughout California to help avoid claims, lawsuits and BRE investigations. Vickie is the only person who is currently on the 3 Major Purchase Contract Forms Committees for CAR, the San Francisco Association of REALTORS® and PRDs. Vickie also originated much of the language that is used every day in California residential transaction forms and works with Santa Clara County Attorney David Hamerslough on many forms projects.

Vickie graduated from University of Southern California Law School where she was on the team that won the USC Moot Court Championship and the California State Moot Court Championship in 1977. She began her career in Century City as an insurance defense counsel representing various licensed professionals including REALTORS®, architects and doctors. After moving to Northern California in 1983 she worked for Ticor Title Insurance Company until she was hired by Coldwell Banker to handle claims, litigation and help manage risk.

Vickie was a cited contributor to a law review article on California Real Estate Disclosure Laws and is a cited authority in House Selling for Dummies.

William R. Jensen, ESQ

President, Broker Risk Management

Bill Jansen is President of Broker Risk Management, a firm he founded in 2002 to provide risk management services to real estate brokers and agents throughout California.

He has a law degree from the University of Minnesota and is a Member of the San Francisco and California Bar Associations. He is a Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) Instructor in "Broker Practice"; a Licensed Broker with the California Bureau of Real Estate and has

earned the Certified Residential Broker (CRB) designation. He served as 1986 President of the San Francisco Association of REALTORS® and is a member of the California Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors for more than twenty-five years, chairing numerous committees and serving on CAR's Executive Committee on three occasions.

In 2006, elected by CAR to serve as a Director-for-Life.
In 2008, appointed Chairman of CAR's Legislative Committee.
In 2010, appointed by California Real Estate Commissioner Jeff Davi to serve on the Broker Supervision Task Force.

MCLE - ACBA Annual Labor & Employment Symposium

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:10:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

ACBA Annual Labor & Employment Symposium

Please join the ACBA Labor and Employment Section for a full day of MCLE programs designed specifically for labor and employment attorneys. Panelists include judges from Alameda County, experienced employment law attorneys, mediators, and jury consultants.

Thank you to our Sponsor Media Smack!

SCHEDULE

Registration and Networking Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Session 1: Practical and Ethical Issues When Your Case Goes Sideways (Ethics Credit)

Time Slot: 9:00 to 10:30 (1.5 hours)

Description: What do you do when your client, or the opposing party, or the opposing attorney goes sideways in the middle of your mediation? Experienced mediators from the DFEH, EEOC, and the bench will discuss ethical issues and strategies for avoiding or overcoming mediation obstacles.

Speakers Confirmed: Hon. Judge George Hernandez (ADR Services), Claudia Hagadus Long (DFEH & ADR Services), Juan Vaca (EEOC). Moderated by Robert Nuddleman

Break 10:30 to 10:40

Session 2: The Four Corners: Settlement Terms That Can Make or Break a Deal

Time Slot: 10:40 – 12:10 (1.5 hours)

Description: Are certain settlement terms deal breakers? Should they be? Knowledgeable and practiced litigators discuss terms to avoid or require in your next settlement agreement as well as the tax implications of settlement agreements.

Speakers: Robert Wood (tax attorney), David Sarnoff (plaintiff’s attorney), defense counsel TBD

Break 12:10 to 12:20

Session 3: Settlement and ADR: A View from the Bench

Time Slot: 12:20 to 1:20

Description: Courts place great emphasis on alternative dispute resolution. Learn what judicial options are available to litigants in the Bay Area, and how to use the court’s resources to your clients’ advantage.

Moderated by Sarah Robertson

Break 1:20 to 1:30

Session 4: What is This Case Worth?

Time Slot: 1:30 – 2:30 (1 hour)

Description: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but what about the value of my case. No two attorneys (or clients) value cases in the same way. See what makes a case more or less valuable from a plaintiff’s and a defense perspective.

Speakers: Steve Pearl (neutral), Teresa Mack (defense), Brian Schwartz (plaintiff)

After-Symposium Social

2:30 – 4:00 No Host Bar at Liege Spirits and Lounge

Annual ACBA Labor & Employment Symposium

Event Information

Provider:

Alameda County Bar Association

Speakers:

Claudia Hagadus Long
Judge George Hernandez Jr.
Mr. Robert Nuddleman
Juan Vaca
Robert Wood

Location:

Alameda County Bar Association - New Office
1000 Broadway, Suite 290
Oakland, CA 94607

Phone:

510-302-2222

Date:

10/26/2018

08:30 AM - 03:45 PM

Credits:

6 HR

General

MCLE - Evidence Tool Kit Part Two

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:08:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

Co-sponsored by the ACBA Barristers, Trial Practice, and Criminal Law Sections

Evidence Tool Kit Part Two

Please join Alameda County Judges Cramer and Brand along with representatives from the Alameda County District Attorney's Office and Public Defender's Office for a program on the basics of evidence.

October 18th: The first 2-hour session focuses on notions of relevance (including the use of out of court statements for non-hearsay purposes,) the requirements of competence and personal knowledge, refreshing recollection, and the introduction of writings and documentary evidence (authentication and the best evidence rule.)
October 25th: The second session zeroes in on hearsay, including difficult exceptions (state of mind, business records, past recollection recorded and the use of prior inconsistent and consistent statements.)

Indeed, evidence is more than just a state of mind! It’s a powerful tool to help you represent your client more effectively.

Cost:

CLEs are FREE in October! Check us out - no risk.

Register for Part One of this two part series On October 18th here: acba.intouchondemand.com/aaeventinfo.aspx?eventid=11878

Please note: there will be a $10 administrative fee if you cannot make the program, and do not cancel 24 hours in advance. A $10 fee will also be assessed for day-of and walk-in registrations.

If you have trouble registering, please contact the Membership Coordinator at staci@acbanet.org

Evidence Tool Kit Part Two

Event Information

Provider:

Alameda County Bar Association

Speakers:

Judge Jeffrey Brand
Judge James Cramer
Tiffany Danao
Erin Kingsbury

Location:

Alameda County Bar Association - New Office
1000 Broadway, Suite 290
Oakland, CA 94607

Phone:

Date:

10/25/2018

05:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Credits:

2 HR

General

MCLE - Tales of Two Cities: SF and Oakland Cannabis Equity Programs

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:06:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

Tales of Two Cities: SF and Oakland Cannabis Equity Programs

Business lawyers and representatives from both SF and Oakland City Government will present an overview and comparison of the cannabis equity programs (the effort to assist local communities and/or individuals who have been disproportionately impacted by anti-cannabis laws in the past to move into the fast growing now-legal cannabis industry) for San Francisco and Oakland. We will have a discussion of the pitfalls and barriers to entry into cannabis industry as an equity and non equity applicant.

Light lunch provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please plan to bring your own food.

Cost:

FREE for ACBA Members

CLEs are FREE in October! Check us out - no risk.

Please note: there will be a $10 administrative fee if you cannot make the program, and do not cancel 24 hours in advance. A $10 fee will also be assessed for day-of and walk-in registrations.

If you have trouble registering, please contact the Membership Coordinator at staci@acbanet.org

Tales of Two Cities: SF and Oakland Cannabis Equity Programs

Event Information

Provider:

Alameda County Bar Association

Speakers:

Daniel Dellafosse
Nicole Elliott
Mr. Shay Gilmore
Greg Minor

Location:

Alameda County Bar Association - New Office
1000 Broadway, Suite 290
Oakland, CA 94607

Phone:

510-302-2222

Date:

10/25/2018

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Credits:

1 HR

General

MCLE - 70 New Ethics Rules: What the Bankruptcy Law Practitioner Needs to Know!

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:04:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

70 New Ethics Rules: What the Bankruptcy Law Practitioner Needs to Know!

Please join us for an overview of new rules of professional conduct approved by the California Supreme Court that will take effect on November 1, 2018.

Light lunch provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please plan to bring your own food.

Cost:

CLEs are FREE in October! Check us out - no risk.

Please note: there will be a $10 administrative fee if you cannot make the program, and do not cancel 24 hours in advance. A $10 fee will also be assessed for day-of and walk-in registrations.

If you have trouble registering, please contact the Membership Coordinator at staci@acbanet.org

MCLE - Classification of Workers as Employees vs. Independent Contractors After Dynamex

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:02:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

Sponsored by the ACBA Business and L&E Sections

Classification of Workers as Employees vs. Independent Contractors After Dynamex

This program will focus on impact of the recent California Supreme Court case, Dynamex v. Lee on the independent contractor/free lancer economy, and the changes business owners will need to implement to ensure compliance with employment/labor and tax laws and regulations.

Light lunch provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please plan to bring your own food.

Cost:

CLEs are Free in October - check us out!

Please note: there will be a $10 administrative fee if you cannot make the program, and do not cancel 24 hours in advance. A $10 fee will also be assessed for day-of and walk-in registrations.

If you have trouble registering, please contact the Membership Coordinator at staci@acbanet.org.

Classification of Workers as Employees vs. Independent Contractors After Dynamex

Event Information

Provider:

Alameda County Bar Association

Speakers:

Cari Cohorn

Location:

Alameda County Bar Association - New Office
1000 Broadway, Suite 290
Oakland, CA 94607

Phone:

510-302-2222

Date:

10/23/2018

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Credits:

1.5 HR

General

MCLE - The Science and Treatment of the Disease of Addiction

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

The Science and Treatment of the Disease of Addiction

Presented by the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, co-sponsored by the ACBA

In order to receive MCLE credit, you MUST RSVP with Andrew Taylor AND Staci Palmer here by October 17, 2018

Judicial Hosts: Judge Thomas Rogers and Judge Ursula Jones Dickson
Location: René C. Davidson Courthouse, Department 1

Dr. Stalcup is now, and has been, the leading expert in California for over three decades (beginning with his time at the Haight Ashbury free clinic) on the science of addiction and its effects on the brain.

Many of our judges and lawyers in Alameda County have heard Dr. Stalcup speak in the past and they have found him to be an articulate, passionate, and entertaining communicator. They have also uniformly found his presentations to have been extremely informative, compelling and helpful in their professional roles as well as in their personal lives in coming in contact with persons afflicted with the disease of addiction.

In order to receive MCLE credit, you MUST RSVP with Andrew Taylor AND Staci Palmer here by October 17, 2018

The Science and Treatment of the Disease of Addiction

Event Information

Provider:

Alameda County Bar Association

Location:

Rene C. Davidson Courthouse
1225 Fallon Street
Oakland, CA 94612

Phone:

Date:

10/19/2018

12:30 PM - 02:00 PM

Credits:

1.5 HR	Competence Issues
0 HR	Ethics

Flyer:

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MCLE - Identifying Assets and Mitigating Obstacles in a Vocational Evaluation

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 12:02:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

Sponsored by the ACBA Family Law Section

Identifying Assets and Mitigating Obstacles in a Vocational Evaluation

A profile perspective from forensic family law vocational evaluators

This presentation will focus on how vocational evaluators identify and manage the strengths and weaknesses presented by a candidate for vocational evaluation in a family law matter. They will use the hypothetical of an unemployed college graduate who is a professionally trained engineer in her/his late 40's to early 50's and who has been out of the work force for 10 + years.

The presenters will address:

How the process begins and what vocational evaluators need from attorneys.
Those assets and obstacles presented by the subject of the evaluation.
The benefits of a vocational evaluation for the attorneys and the parties.

Light lunch provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please plan to bring your own food.

Cost:

CLEs are free in October - check us out!

Please note: there will be a $10 administrative fee if you cannot make the program, and do not cancel 24 hours in advance. A $10 fee will also be assessed for day-of and walk-in registrations.

If you have trouble registering, please contact the Membership Coordinator at staci@acbanet.org.

Identifying Assets and Mitigating Obstacles in a Vocational Evaluation

Event Information

Provider:

Alameda County Bar Association

Location:

Alameda County Bar Association - New Office
1000 Broadway, Suite 290
Oakland, CA 94607

Phone:

510-302-2222

Date:

10/16/2018

12:15 PM - 01:15 PM

Credits:

1 HR

General

MCLE - Successful Personal Injury Mediation Outcomes

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

Successful Personal Injury Mediation Outcomes

Sponsored by the ACBA ADR Section

This program will provide insight on topics essential to a successful mediation with a primary focus on mediating personal injury cases. The topics will cover: Why and When to Mediate; The Purpose of Mediation; Ground Rules; How to Prepare; Selecting a Mediator; Mediation Brief; What and Who to Bring to Mediation; Mediation Strategy and Dynamics; Win-Win End Game.

Light lunch provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please plan to bring your own food.

Cost:

FREE for ACBA Members

CLEs are FREE in October! Check us out - no risk.

Please note: there will be a $10 administrative fee if you cannot make the program, and do not cancel 24 hours in advance. A $10 fee will also be assessed for day-of and walk-in registrations.

If you have trouble registering, please contact the Membership Coordinator at staci@acbanet.org.

Successful Personal Injury Mediation Outcomes

Event Information

Provider:

Alameda County Bar Association

Speakers:

David Samuelsen

Location:

Alameda County Bar Association - New Office
1000 Broadway, Suite 290
Oakland, CA 94607

Phone:

510-302-2222

Date:

10/11/2018

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Credits:

1.5 HR

General

MCLE - Workers' Compensation 101

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 03:08:15 GMT

Alameda County Bar Association

Workers' Compensation 101

Sponsored by the ACBA Labor and Employment Section

Please join an esteemed panel of attorneys from the Workers’ Compensation Section of the California Lawyers Association for a comprehensive overview of the workers' compensation system, summarizing the history of the system, and recent developments in the law.

The presentation will cover topics such as the obligation to carry workers' compensation insurance, types of injuries that are recognized in California, time limits to pursue and defend against claims, the current state of access to medical treatment for injured workers, and indemnity benefits owed to injured employees.

Light lunch provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please plan to bring your own food.

Cost:

FREE for ACBA Members

CLEs are FREE in October! Check us out - no risk.

Please note: there will be a $10 administrative fee if you cannot make the program, and do not cancel 24 hours in advance. A $10 fee will also be assessed for day-of and walk-in registrations.

If you have trouble registering, please contact the Membership Coordinator at staci@acbanet.org

Workers' Compensation: 101

Event Information

Provider:

Alameda County Bar Association

Speakers:

Elizabeth Furlow
Judge George Mason
Maria Sager

Location:

Alameda County Bar Association - New Office
1000 Broadway, Suite 290
Oakland, CA 94607

Phone:

510-302-2222

Date:

10/04/2018

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Credits:

1 HR

General

MCLE - How Tax Reform Impacts Lawyers and Real Estate Investors - Webcast

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 03:06:52 GMT

Santa Clara County Bar Association

The SCCBA Real Property Section presents an MCLE Seminar:

	10/12/2018
When:	October 12, 2018 12:00PM-2:00PM
Where:	Map this event » SCCBA Seminar & Conference Center 31 North Second Street, 4th Floor San Jose, California 95113 United States
Presenter:	Real Property Section
Contact:	SCCBA info@sccba.com 408-287-2557

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is the biggest tax overhaul since 1986. For real estate developers and investors, the TCJA reduces rates, limits losses, changes depreciation allowances and introduces new concepts into the tax law. For professional service firms, the TCJA changes the choice of entity analysis and limits existing deductions. We will cover the basic change as well as the new pass-through business deduction and how it applies to real estate and professional service firms, including planning techniques and how the IRS views the new deduction and planning ideas. We will also discuss how the rules affect foreign investors in, and sellers of, US real estate, including through US partnerships. Join us for a discussion of how the Act can have a significant effect on both professional service firms and real estate investors.

Lunch will be provided.

Pricing:

In-Person
SCCBA Member:	$79
SCCBA New Admittee: (Under 5 years in practice)	$69
Non-Member Event Attendee:	$119
Honorary:	FREE

Attend Online
	SCCBA Member:	$95
	Non-Member Event Attendee:	$135

Registration: 11:30am
Program: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

MCLE CREDIT:
2.0 General Substantive Law

SPEAKERS:

Todd Robinson,
Armanino, LLP

Roger Royse,
Royse Law Firm

Moderator:

Tamara Pow,
Strategy Law, LLP

For your convenience this program is also being offered via Live Webcast.

Please register for either the in person seminar or the live webcast, which have separate pricing levels. Registering for the live webcast requires an InReach account which is separate from your SCCBA account. If you require assistance, please contact InReach at 1-877-880-1335.

Parking is available just across the street from the SCCBA at the 3rd Street Parking Garage located between E. Santa Clara Street and St. John Street (SCCBA does not validate).

Cancellations and refunds will be accepted only 48 hours prior to the event.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration fees must be paid prior to the program, or at the program check in. SCCBA will no longer invoice attendees for payment subsequent to the program. Cash, Credit Card, and Check accepted.

*All seminar materials will be distributed to pre-registrants via email. We will not provide hard copies. If you would like a hard copy of the materials we will provide upon request for a fee of $25.00.

*State Bar of California Approved MCLE: The Santa Clara County Bar Association is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider. This program is approved for California MCLE credit.

MCLE - The Prudent Investor Rule: Investing for Continuing Trusts

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 03:04:45 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

The Prudent Investor Rule: Investing for Continuing Trusts

John Mackey

Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Investment & Fiduciary Services, Exchange Bank

Mr. Mackey manages one of the oldest and most respected Trust and Investment Management Departments in Northern California. Exchange Bank’s fiduciary services include investment management, qualified plan administration, personal trust administration, estate settlement and institutional trust services which aggregate to approximately $1.2B in assets. Mr. Mackey is responsible for growing the department’s net revenue and for trust and investment compliance and risk controls. As a senior executive of Exchange Bank, Mr. Mackey is responsible for key components of the strategic plan related to client services, sales and marketing, career and staff development and business initiatives.

Mr. Mackey has an extensive background working with professionals from securities, financial and business succession planning, private banking, investment management, trust administration and estate planning. Mr. Mackey was the Senior Executive of Wealth Management at Comerica Bank in the Silicon Valley region, the President of the Greater Bay Private Capital Bank in Palo Alto and a founding member of the Family Wealth Group at Wells Fargo Bank.

Mr. Mackey received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from CSU Sacramento and an MBA from Golden Gate University. He holds various FINRA securities licenses and a principal license. Mr. Mackey serves on the board of advisors of the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University.

Carmen D. Sinigiani
Attorney/Of Counsel
Spaulding McCullough & Tansil

Ms. Sinigiani is certified by the State Bar as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law. Her practice includes estate planning, family wealth management, planned charitable giving, probate, and trust administration and accountings. Ms. Sinigiani handles all aspects of trust and estate litigation including trust and will contests, trustee and fiduciary disputes, heirship proceedings, and other beneficiary disputes. Her extensive estate litigation experience provides her a wealth of knowledge to counsel her estate planning clients on litigation prevention and family relationship preservation.

Ms. Sinigiani’s practice also includes general real property matters ranging from purchase and sale agreements to commercial leases. Her business practice includes non-profit formation, partnerships, LLCs, and Family Business Succession Planning.

Ms. Sinigiani is a native Sonoma County resident and is active in the local community. She is a Professor of Law at Empire College School of Law, teaching Wills & Trusts. She also serves on the Board of the Sonoma County Bar Association and is the Chair of the Trust & Estates Section of the Sonoma County Bar Association. In addition, she serves on the Board of Sebastopol Little League and is an active member of the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa.

Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Time: Check-In: 11:45 am; Presentation: 12:00—1:00 pm

Presenter(s):
John Mackey, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Investment & Fiduciary Services, Exchange Bank
Carmen D. Sinigiani, Attorney/Of Counsel, Spaulding McCullough & Tansil

Place: SCBA Office, 111 Santa Rosa Ave., Ste. 222, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.

Parking for this seminar is ONLY available in the Public Parking Garage at 555 First Street.
Do not park in the parking lot at 111 Santa Rosa Avenue.

MCLE: 1 Unit Participatory MCLE Credit in General Law

Registration Fee: $60–SCBA Members; $75–Public;

Student: $20 (The student discount is now available online for SCBA Student Members. Students who are not members of SCBA may utilize the student discount by downloading the registration form and submitting it with proof of current enrollment to the SCBA Offices. For more information on becoming a member of SCBA, please contact Susan Demers at (707) 542-1190 ext. 18.)

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MCLE - Post Judgment Spousal Support

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 03:02:23 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

Post Judgment Spousal Support And Issues that Arise When Parties Reach Retirement Age

Hon. James G. Bertoli, Sonoma County Superior Court

The Honorable James G. Bertoli is currently assigned to the Family Law Division of the Sonoma County Superior Court and has been a member of the Sonoma County bench for 17 years. In addition to general family law cases and LPS conservatorships, Judge Bertoli has sat as the judge handling both civil and criminal domestic violence cases for over eight years. In addition to his duties on the bench, Judge Bertoli has served on the Sonoma County Superior Court Executive Committee, the governing and policy-making body for the court and has served as the supervising judge for the Family Law Division. A fourth-generation native of Sonoma County, Judge Bertoli was educated at Santa Rosa Junior College and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics in 1982 from the University of California at Davis. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of San Francisco in 1985 and began practicing family law and public sector labor law with the Santa Rosa, California law firm of Wotring & Byrne. He then became the managing partner of the law firm of Byrne & Bertoli in 1989 and then formed a solo practice in 1991 which he maintained until his election to the bench in November, 2000.

Roger J. Lewis, Esq., ADR Services, Inc.

After 40 years of traditional family law practice, Mr. Lewis now limits his practice to family law mediation and private dispute resolution. He has conducted numerous mediations and privately adjudicated many family law matters. Mr. Lewis has been certified as a specialist in family law by the State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization since 1995. Mr. Lewis has extensive practice experience in all facets of family law, including business valuation and apportionment, tracing, complicated real estate and property division issues, transmutation, premarital and marital agreements, child and spousal support disputes, post-trial matters, modification of support, and parenting issues. Mr. Lewis has been a frequent lecturer on family law issues throughout California for many years. This has included seminars for Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) and with Garrett Dailey of Attorney’s Briefcase, and multiple presentations to bar groups over the years, including recent presentations concerning family law real estate issues; retirement of the Baby Boomers and resulting spousal support modification; and best practices in alternative dispute resolution.

Date: Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Time: Check-In: 2:45 pm; Presentation: 3:00—5:00 pm

Presenter(s):
Hon. James G. Bertoli, Sonoma County Superior Court
Roger J. Lewis, Esq., ADR Services, Inc.

Place: SCBA Office, 111 Santa Rosa Ave., Ste. 222, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.

Parking for this seminar is ONLY available in the Public Parking Garage at 555 First Street. Do not park in the parking lot at 111 Santa Rosa Avenue.

MCLE: 2.0 Units Participatory Credit in General Law

Registration Fee: $80–SCBA Members; $95–Public;

Student: $20 (The student discount is now available online for SCBA Student Members. Students who are not members of SCBA may utilize the student discount by downloading the registration form and submitting it with proof of current enrollment to the SCBA Offices. For more information on becoming a member of SCBA, please contact Susan Demers at (707) 542-1190 ext. 18.)

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MCLE - Updates from the Labor Commissioners Office

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 03:00:00 GMT

Sonoma County Bar Association

A discussion of recent and upcoming changes at the

Labor Commissioner’s office.

Richard Gage
Deputy Labor Commissioner
State of California Department of Industrial Relations

Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Time: Check-In: 11:45 pm; Presentation: 12:00—1:00 pm

Presenter(s): Richard Gage, Deputy Labor Commissioner, State of California Department of Industrial Relations

Place: SCBA Office, 111 Santa Rosa Ave., Ste. 222, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Parking for this seminar is ONLY available in the Public Parking Garage at 555 First Street. Do not park in the parking lot at 111 Santa Rosa Avenue.

MCLE: 1.0 Unit of Participatory Credit in General Law

Registration Fee: $60–SCBA Members; $75–Public; $50–SCBA Labor & Employment Section Members (Section discount registration only available by Phone, Fax or Mail.)

Student: $20 (The student discount is now available online for SCBA Student Members. Students who are not members of SCBA may utilize the student discount by downloading the registration form and submitting it with proof of current enrollment to the SCBA Offices. For more information on becoming a member of SCBA, please contact Susan Demers at (707) 542-1190 ext. 18.)

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PASCCO's 40th Annual Educational Seminar

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 18:45:00 GMT

Mt. Diablo Legal Prof. Assn. Presents A Family Law and Domestic Violence Workshop Family Law: Request for Order & Domestic Violence: Restraining Order

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 20:30:00 GMT

MCLE/CCLS5 hours (general)

Mt. Diablo Legal Prof. Assn. Presents A

Family Law and Domestic Violence Workshop

Family Law: Request for Order

Domestic Violence: Restraining Order

November 3, 2018

Seating is Limited!

R.S.V.P. by 10/31/18 to

maria@mtdiablolpa.info

Payment: $40 - Send check payable to "MDLPA" to Maria Bishop, 3191 Rohrer Drive, Lafayette, CA 94549.

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Mt. Diablo Legal Professionals Association

P.O. Box 4253

Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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ABA releases new ethics guidance on dealing with disasters

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:02:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

By David Hudson

September 19, 2018

Recent large-scale disasters like Hurricane Florence and wildfires on the West Coast have reinforced the need for the ABA to address the myriad rules that lawyers must consider under these challenging circumstances. ABA Formal Ethics Opinion 482, released on Wednesday by the Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility, clarifies the variety of ethical obligations attorneys face when disaster strikes.

Perhaps most fundamentally, lawyers must follow the duty of communication required by Rule 1.4 of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, which requires lawyers to communicate regularly with clients and keep clients reasonably apprised of their cases. Following a disaster, a lawyer must evaluate available methods to maintain communication with clients. The opinion instructs that lawyers should keep electronic lists of current clients in a manner that is “easily accessible.”

Lawyers should also remember that the duty of competency, Rule 1.1 includes a technology clause that requires lawyers to consider the benefits and risks of relevant technology. Because a disaster can destroy lawyers’ paper files, lawyers “must evaluate in advance storing files electronically” so that they can access those files after a disaster. Storing client files through cloud technology requires lawyers to consider confidentially obligations.

If a disaster causes the loss of client files, lawyers must also consider their ethical obligations under Rule 1.15, which requires lawyers to safeguard client property. For current clients, lawyers can attempt first to reconstruct files by obtaining documents from other sources. If they cannot, lawyers must notify the clients of the loss of files or property. To prevent such losses, “lawyers should maintain an electronic copy of important documents in an off-site location that is updated regularly.”

A disaster could impact financial institutions and, therefore, client funds. Thus, lawyers “must take reasonable steps in the event of a disaster to ensure access to funds the lawyer is holding in trust.”

Furthermore, a disaster may cause an attorney to have to withdraw from a client’s case under Rule 1.16. “In determining whether withdrawal is required, lawyers must assess whether the client needs immediate legal services that the lawyer will be unable to timely provide,” the opinion explains.

The opinion also warns lawyers that they should not take advantage of disaster victims for personal gain: “Of particular concern is the possibility of improper solicitation in the wake of a disaster.”

Proposed bill would eliminate PACER fees

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT

ABA Journal News

By Jason Tashea

September 18, 2018

A new bill before the U.S House of Representatives would prohibit the federal courts from charging for public documents. The Electronic Court Records Reform Act would require that documents downloaded from the PACER database be free. Currently, the repository for federal court documents charges up to 10 cents a page.

“Americans deserve a justice system that is transparent and accessible,” said Republican Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia, the bill’s sponsor, in a statement on Sept. 6. “I introduced the Electronic Court Records Reform Act to modernize the judicial records systems and remove fee-for-access barriers that technology has rendered unnecessary.”

Launched in 1988 with terminal access in libraries and offices, PACER went online in 2001, according to the Guardian. During the same time, as bandwidth and data storage grew less expensive, PACER inched up its prices from seven to 10 cents a page. Today, there is a cap of $3 when accessing case documents.

Included in the E-Government Act of 2002, the expectation was that the judiciary would only charge “to the extent necessary” to provide electronic docket information. In 2015, the federal courts pulled in $150 million in PACER fees, which is more than it costs to run the website.

The extra fees have been treated as a slush fund of sorts by the judiciary. In one instance, a judge talked openly about using excess PACER fees to improve audio and visual equipment in this courtroom.

Due to the frustration many had with the PACER paywall, advocates created tools and repositories to collect court documents and make them public. Notably, RECAP, a digital archive maintained by the Free Law Project, made a browser plugin to copy legally purchased PACER documents to put in an archive. As of August 2017, the Free Law Project had collected about 20 million of PACER’s more than 1 billion possible documents.

Beyond tearing down the paywall, Collins’ bill would also require that documents be posted to PACER within five days of being filed in federal court, in a digital format that allows for easy searching and linking from external websites. The digitization should “minimize the burden on pro se litigants,” the bill states.

The bill would also require the consolidation of the Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system. Currently, each court runs a separate system, impeding searches across the federal court system.

The bill has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee. It has not been scheduled for a hearing.

“There are few things that have as much of an effect as justice.” - Q&A with Rick Feldstein

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 11:58:00 GMT

California Courts Newsroom

September 18, 2018

Merrill Balassone

“There are few things that have as much of an effect as justice.”

Following is a Q&A with Rick Feldstein, a 2018 Distinguished Service Award recipient, whose modernization of the Napa court helped it withstand two natural disasters.

RICK FELDSTEIN
Court Executive Officer
Napa County Superior Court

Q: You’ve dedicated your career to serving California courts. What drew you to the justice system?

A: I think it goes back to having an effect on people’s lives. There are few things in government that have as much of an effect as justice. And that’s a wonderful thing to be involved with.

Looking back at how far courts have evolved over the years, we've worked very hard at becoming more user-friendly and providing people with greater access to justice. If there’s one theme that I can point to that really makes me feel good about my career, it would be that.

Q: You’ve launched a number of new technology initiatives in Napa, including the exclusive use of digital case files and a fully automated criminal courtroom that updates data in real-time. What's been the impact?

A: Technology has certainly been about the movement away from paper, and all the possibilities that change has provided is just incredible. It’s eliminated a lot of the cumbersome manual tasks and allowed courts to become much more efficient, which has certainly helped us through the difficult economic times.

But more importantly, our clerks are now more available to help people with the legal process, to explain rules, and be available to them particularly as our self-represented litigant population is growing. [In California, more than 4 million people come to court without a lawyer each year].

Electronic case files in a Napa courtroom.

Q: What do you plan to do next with tech?

The big push right now for us is working with a statewide group developing and implementing what's called a "guide and file." It's an electronic system that will ask people who come to court without a lawyer questions about their case, and based upon their answers, complete their paperwork for them and then file it over the Internet—without them even having to come to the courthouse. We’ve started using this in family law and domestic violence cases, and are working with the statewide group to expand it.

Q: You led the court during one of largest earthquakes in state history in 2014. What was it like to keep the doors open with all that was happening around you? How did staff respond?

A: The earthquake hit at about 3 a.m. on a Sunday, and that was fortunate because nobody was hurt in the courthouse. We said, “OK, let’s be open for business Monday morning and do what we need to do to begin serving the public.” And fortunately, we had a number of volunteers that came down to the court and helped us out, including our judicial officers.

Our historic courthouse was closed and red-tagged, but we have a much newer criminal courthouse, and we were able to set up temporary quarters there. We had employees in every nook and cranny of that building, every closet. I have to hand it to our employees who took it to heart that we were going to be open Monday morning, and they pulled together. And the fact that we had already moved to all-electronic case files really allowed us to continue to function.

A 6.0 earthquake rocked the Napa courthouse in 2014, but electronic case files meant the court could be open to the public the next day.

Q: You studied history in college before going on to earn your master’s degree in administration. Is there a historical figure or period that most inspires you, and what lessons have you applied to your own career?

A: I am an American history buff. The Founding Fathers are certainly my inspiration—that they were able to have the vision and a dream of a nation based upon the rule of law and a Constitution that we can still go back to today to arrive at answers.

People don't realize how much the Constitution is all about individual rights, and that ties into my work in court administration, because those are the rights that we uphold every day.

https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/there-are-few-things-that-have-as-much-of-an-effect-as-justice

Family Law Day of Court Clinic Volunteer Training

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Family Law Day of Court Clinic

Volunteer Training

Presented by Volunteer Legal Services Corporation and the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, Self-Help & Dispute Resolution Services

At the Family Law Day of Court Clinic (FLDOC), volunteers take referrals from the bench to assist self-represented litigants on the Request for Order (RFO) calendar. Volunteers prepare Findings and Order After Hearing and Reissuances, provide information and referrals to local resources, and explain court procedures such as service of process. The goal is for litigants to leave court with signed, enforceable orders in hand. Volunteers work closely with judicial officers and court staff at each clinic.

This training will cover how to prepare Findings and Order After Hearing for common legal issues faced by litigants representing themselves in family law cases, including child custody and visitation, child support, and spousal support. We will also discuss reissuances and service of process, issues that come up frequently for pro per litigants on the RFO calendar.

Volunteer Commitment:

This training is offered for free in exchange for commitment to volunteer at six Family Law Day of Court clinics in the next year.

Return the Registration Form to Christine Knowles @ Christine @ acabanet.org

Date and Time:
Wednesday
October 17, 2018
5:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Location:
ACBA
1000 Broadway, Suite 290
Oakland

MCLE:
2 hours general credit

The Alameda County Bar Association is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider.

Cost: $0, with volunteer commitment

Please note, no food will be provided

To Register:
Send the registration form to Christine Knowles
By email: christine@acbanet.org;
By mail: VLSC, Attn - Christine Knowles
1000 Broadway, Suite 290
Oakland, CA 94607; OR
By fax: (510) 452-2224

Speakers:

Judge Thomas Nixon, Superior Court of California, County of Alameda

Tanya Both, Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, Self Help Center / Family Law Facilitator's Office.

Christine Knowles, Family Law Day of Court Coordinator, Volunteer Legal Services Corporation

Learn more about the Volunteer Legal Services Corporation on our website.

SFSU Free Conference - Rights & Wrongs: A Constitution and Citizenship Day Conference

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 02:15:00 GMT

Rights & Wrongs:
A Constitution and Citizenship Day Conference
September 17 - 18, 2018

The College of Extended Learning and the Paralegal Studies program are co-sponsors of Rights & Wrongs: A Constitution and Citizenship Day Conference at SF State. This conference is free to all and will be held September 17 - 18, 2018 in the J. Paul Leonard Library & César Chávez Student Center.

Keynote speakers will include Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz (Cal State East Bay) on “How the Second Amendment Reveals White Nationalism” and Ian F. Haney López (UC Berkeley) on “The Future of Whiteness: Dog Whistle Politics or Cross-Racial Solidarity.” Mali Kigasari of the Paralegal Studies program will chair "White Supremacy in Constitutional Law: An Interactive Workshop.”

Find the full schedule and get all the details on the Constitution Day website.

Who Accesses Justice? The rise of limited license legal technicians

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:32:50 GMT

Harvard Law School

The Practice

Emerging Models of Legal Professionals Volume 4 Issue 5 July 2018

This article is derived from a more expansive forthcoming article to be published in the Seattle University Law Review.

https://thepractice.law.harvard.edu/article/who-accesses-justice/

MCLE - Liens : Achieving Reductions from Self-funded ERISA Plans in Smaller Cases; CCSF Lien Ordinance

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:30:00 GMT

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Liens : Achieving Reductions from Self-funded ERISA Plans in Smaller Cases; CCSF Lien Ordinance

Annual master session on lien resolution – hear a panel of lien experts discuss how recent case law and regulatory changes affect plaintiff’s cases

- Dealing with San Francisco Health & Safety Code § 124/124.1

- Lien and Reimbursement Primer/Refresher/ Spotter/Planner

- Small Case Toolbox for Self-Funded ERISA Plans

- Medicare set asides updates

Speakers

Scott Sumner (Chair) handles plaintiff’s catastrophic personal injury cases. He is a sought-after lecturer on the topics of trial practice, medical reimbursement claims, and the collateral source rule.

Andrew McDevitt (Chair) is a trial attorney at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger. He has successfully tried and resolved seven and eight figure plaintiff product liability, wrongful death, trucking defect, premises liability, and civil rights cases.

Amanda Greenburg is the Director of Medicare Compliance at Archer Systems which provides claims administration and litigation support services to firms nationwide. She specializes in the evolving area of Medicare Set-Asides.

John J. Rice is a partner with the San Diego Firm of LaFave & Rice, practicing general civil litigation with an emphasis on serious injury cases as well as real estate and business litigation matters. He was named the Consumer Advocate of the Year by the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego.

Dan Wilcoxen is the senior partner of Wilcoxen Callaham, LLP, handling catastrophic personal injury, product liability and medical malpractice cases. He teaches how to deal with medical insurers, Medi-Cal, Medicare and ERISA liens. He successfully handled an ERISA lien case before the U.S. Supreme Court, 3 lien cases before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal, and 3 lien cases before the Third District Court of Appeal.

Please note:

Registration begins at 5:00pm
Dinner will be served

Click here to download the PDF Registration Form and pay by mail.

Mail completed form and check to:

SFTLA
311 California Street, Suite 620
San Francisco, CA 94104

Location

Westin St. Francis335 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Sponsors

Archer: Intelligent Settlement Solutions

Mechanics Bank

Lesti Structured Settlements, Inc

goCloud Office

Cancellation Policy

No refunds will be made for cancellations, however, substitutes may attend in place for a registrant. Non-members substituting for members must pay difference in price.

Registration

Event:
Mon, September 17, 2018
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM PT

Event Rates


$210.00		Members of SFTLA

$175.00		Gold Member

$225.00		Non-Members

$155.00		New Bar Admittees /Law Office Support/Law Students/Paralegals

Questions?

Rachelle Carrier
info@sftla.org
415-956-6401

MCLE - How to Properly Prepare a Certificate of Independent Review

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:28:00 GMT

Marin County Bar Association

Section | Probate and Estate Planning:

How to Properly Prepare a Certificate of Independent Review

SPEAKERS

AJ Harris, Senior Counsel | Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney
Kavin A Williams, Associate | Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney

Learn the necessary steps to cultivating and executing a comprehensive CIR development plan and, just as importantly, weighing the execution of a CIR against a high-likelihood of your involvement in future litigation; unhappy, displaced beneficiaries contesting a change in testamentary transfers all but assures your previous representation will be challenged in future proceedings.

FREE for Probate & Estate Planning Members. Apply discount during registration.

1.0 CLE | General

Brown Bag Lunch

Contact

Timothy Barteau | Email
Valerie Kushel | Email

Registration

Member Registration

Non-member Registration

Registration ends Sep 19, 2018

Members: $10
Non-Members: $20

FREE for Probate & Estate Planning Members. (Apply discount during registration.)

Date and Location

Thursday | September 20, 2018
11:45A-1:30P

Town Center Community Room
770 Tamalpais Drive, Suite 201
Corte Madera, CA 94925

Silicon Valley USPTO - Patent Pro Bono Assistance for California Independent Inventors

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 12:04:00 GMT

United States Patent and Trademark Office Silicon Valley

Patent Pro Bono Assistance for California Independent Inventors

With Ben Kimes, Esq. & Robert G. Pimm, Esq. (and a representative of the

USPT's Silicon Valley Office)

Please join California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA), Lowenstein Sandler LLP, the USPTO's Silicon Valley Office, and the San Jose Public Library for a presentation titled: "Patent Pro Bono Assistance for California Independent Inventors." Learn how you can apply to the California Inventor Assistance Program (CIAP) administered by CLA. There will also be a representative from the USPTO to speak about patent services offered by the Silicon Valley office of the USPTO.

Venue

San Jose Public Library Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library San Jose Public Library 150 E San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95112

https://www.showclix.com/event/cla-sf-bay-area-pro-bono-inventor-assistance-9-12-18

Silicon Valley USPTO & SVIPLA - USPTO Trademark Update

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 12:02:00 GMT

United States Patent and Trademark Office Silicon Valley

SVIPLA September 2018 Program

Mary Boney Denison
USPTO Commissioner for Trademarks

Sharon Marsh
USPTO Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Examination Policy

John Cabeca
USPTO Silicon Valley Director

DATE: Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Please note: day of week changed for September only.

LOCATION:
Crowne Plaza Hotel
4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (just north of San Antonio Road)

TIME: Note time change

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. – Registration, Networking, Appetizers and Cash Bar
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. – Program

NEW REGISTRATION FEES:
Member - $40
Non-Member - $50
In-house counsel - $25
Government - $25
Student - $20

PROGRAM:

SVIPLA is pleased to have Mary Boney Denison, USPTO Commissioner for Trademarks, Sharon Marsh, Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Examination Policy, and John Cabeca, Director, USPTO Silicon Valley, at its September meeting. Their timely USPTO information should interest all intellectual property corporate and law firm professionals, either specializing in trademark, patent, copyright or trade secret law.

Commissioner Denison and Deputy Commissioner Marsh will provide us with a trademark update from the USPTO. They will discuss upcoming rule changes including mandatory e-filing, U.S. counsel requirement and Statement of Use extensions after Notice of Allowance. They will also discuss Chinese filing issues, specimen protests, anti-counterfeiting initiatives, Office initiatives to address the cluttered Register, post-registration procedure for modifying goods and services and why you need to know about MyUSPTO.gov.

Director Cabeca will provide a brief update on USPTO priorities and recent developments.

Mary Boney Denison, USPTO, Commissioner for Trademarks
Mary Denison oversees all aspects of the Trademarks organization, including policy, operations and budget relating to trademark examination, registration, and maintenance. She joined the USPTO in 2011 as Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Operations where she was responsible for USPTO trademark application, legal examination, and registration processes. She has led outreach to the trademark legal community, small businesses, and applicants without legal counsel, and has been an active participant in meetings with the world’s largest trademark offices, promoting projects aimed at harmonizing trademark practices and procedures. While at the USPTO she has initiated several projects to enhance and expand internal and external communications as well as employee career development. The Commissioner is actively engaged in moving the office towards implementing mandatory electronic filing for trademarks, decluttering the Trademark Register, updating the IT systems, and enhancing the customer experience. Before joining the USPTO, she practiced law in the area of trademark prosecution and litigation, as a founding partner of Manelli Denison & Selter PLLC in Washington, D.C., from 1996 to 2011, and as a partner of Graham & James LLP, where she practiced for 10 years.

Sharon Marsh, USPTO, Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Examination Policy
Sharon Marsh manages the Offices of Trademark Policy, Petitions, and Identification and Classification, as well as the Trademark Assistance Center and the Office of Quality Review and Training. She joined the USPTO as a Trademark Examining Attorney, and then served as a Senior Attorney, a Managing Attorney, and as the Administrator for Trademark Examination Policy before assuming her current position. She is a graduate of Duke University and the Emory University School of Law.

Jonh Cabeca, Director, USPTO Silicon Valley
As USPTO Director, John Cabeca carries out the strategic direction of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and the USPTO. He established and leads the USPTO's west coast regional office in San Jose - a region covering California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii and Alaska. John ensures the USPTO’s initiatives and programs are tailored to the region's unique ecosystem of industries and stakeholders. A veteran of the USPTO for over 28 years, he previously served as the Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and the USPTO Director. John has dedicated much of his career to the USPTO's outreach and education programs focusing on small businesses, startups and entrepreneurs. In 2006, he was appointed a Department of Commerce Science and Technology Fellow and was on special assignment to the Executive Office of the President in the U.S. Trade Representative's Office, working with multiple agencies on a variety of international intellectual property rights issues and played an integral role in the Free Trade Agreement negotiations with the Republic of Korea.

If you have problems registering for the September meeting and want to make a reservation, please email Casey at caseymj10@hotmail.com.

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION OR CANCELLATION: Monday noon, September 10, 2018. Online registration automatically closes at that time - please make your reservation online by the deadline as there are only a few extra spaces allotted at the meeting for walk-ins. The venue may not be able to serve meals beyond the guaranteed number expected for the meeting.

SVIPLA Tax ID#-77-0491659

MCLE: An application requesting MCLE credit for this activity is pending for approval by the State Bar of California.

Silicon Valley USPTO - Trademark Tuesday

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT

United States Patent and Trademark Office Silicon Valley

September 11, 2018

12:00 PM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT

Silicon Valley USPTO

26 S. Fourth Street

San Jose , CA 95113

The Silicon Valley USPTO hosts an interactive question and answer session with the Trademark Assistance Center (TAC). During this virtual meeting with TAC, participants will learn about the trademark registration process and be able to ask questions of experts through our video teleconferencing capability. The Trademark Assistance Center, located in Alexandria, Virginia, provides general information about trademarks.

This event is intended for individuals with a beginning to intermediate level of knowledge of trademarks. To get the most out of this event, we recommend participants view some of the informational videos regarding trademark registration before the session and prepare specific questions to ask the experts.

Please bring your own lunch to enjoy during the session. The event is free and open to the public with limited space. Please register by September 10, 2018.

Register Now (link is external)

Please note that the Silicon Valley USPTO is a federal facility. Attendees are required to present a valid form of government-issued identification (driver license or passport) and may be subject to screening to gain access.

Silicon Valley USPTO Public Tour

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 07:15:00 GMT

United States Patent and Trademark Office Silicon Valley

September 7, 2018

12:00 PM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT

Silicon Valley USPTO

26 S. Fourth Street

San Jose , CA 95113

The Silicon Valley USPTO hosts an informational public tour of its office located in the 3-story Wing building of the San Jose City Hall Complex. Participants tour the office and learn about the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office from USPTO representatives.

The event is free and open to the public. Please register by September 6, 2018.

Please note that the Silicon Valley USPTO is a federal facility. Visitors are required to show a valid form of government-issued identification (driver license or passport) and may be subject to security screening to gain access.

MCLE - #4 Property Issues - The 2018 Family Law Training Series: The Basics

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 05:37:00 GMT

Contra Costa County Bar Association

CCCBA and Family Law Section are sponsoring:

#4 Property Issues - The 2018 Family Law Training Series: The Basics

Wednesday, September 26, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Speakers

Judge John C. Cope

Joseph Wolch, Esq.

When: September 26, 2018 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Where: John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill

#4 Property Issues: Characterization, Discovery, and Distribution: identifying, distributing and dividing community and separate assets and debts; credits/reimbursements; experts; Disclosures; and discovery.

QUESTIONS: Please contact: Barbara Arsedo, Contra Costa County Bar Association,

(925) 370-2544 | barsedo@cccba.org

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 2 hours of Family Law Specialization MCLE credit by the State Bar of California, Provider #393.

MCLE Credits

Family Law Specialization

2 hr

Cost

	Full Price	Early Bird Price
Section Member Special Pricing
Family Law Section	$30.00	—
Special Member Pricing
Law Student	$10.00	—

Members	$40.00	—
Non-Members	$50.00	—

Location

John F. Kennedy University, College of Law
100 Ellinwood Way, Room S224
Pleasant Hill CA 94523

MCLE - The View From The Bench: Information Litigators Should Know from Judge Leonard E. Marquez

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 05:35:00 GMT

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Litigation Section is sponsoring:

The View From The Bench: Information Litigators Should Know from Judge Leonard E. Marquez

Tuesday, September 25, 11:45 am – 1:00 pm

Speaker

Judge Leonard E. Marquez

Recently appointed Judge Leonard E. Marquez will provide insights from his new perspective on the bench. Litigators will want to come and hear his thoughts on what litigators should know!

Lunch will be provided

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 1 hour of General MCLE credit by the State Bar of California, Provider #393.

MCLE Credits

General

1 hr

Cost

	Full Price	Early Bird Price
Section Member Special Pricing
Barristers Section (10 yrs or less)	$15.00	—
Litigation Section	$15.00	—
Special Member Pricing
Law Student	$15.00	—

Members	$20.00	—
Non-Members	$25.00	—

MCLE - Negotiating Commercial AIR Lease Forms: Traps For the Unwary

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 05:33:00 GMT

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Real Estate Section is sponsoring:

Negotiating Commercial AIR Lease Forms: Traps For the Unwary

Friday, September 21, 7:30 am – 9:00 am

Speaker

Krista Kim, Esq.—Valence Law Group

AIR Leases are commonly used template lease forms. While AIR Lease forms look deceptively simple and 'standard', they are riddled with traps for the unwary and should always be carefully reviewed and negotiated. We will focus on the most important revisions that Tenants should always seek to make to these forms, as well as provisions that Landlords would be wise to revise.

Krista Kim is the founding attorney of Valence Law Group, PC, a boutique transactional law firm. Krista focuses her practice on commercial leasing for commercial tenants in various industries, including software, technology, life sciences, manufacturing and retail. In addition to commercial leasing, Krista helps clients purchase and sell commercial real estate and represents lenders and borrowers in commercial financing transactions.

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 1.0 hour of General MCLE credit by the State Bar of California, Provider #393.

MCLE Credits

General

1 hr

Cost

	Full Price	Early Bird Price
Section Member Special Pricing
Real Estate Section	$0.00	—

Members	$20.00	—
Non-Members	$35.00	—

MCLE - Intellectual Property and Estates: Where Creativity and Planning Intersect

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 05:31:00 GMT

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Estate Planning & Probate Section and Intellectual Property Section are sponsoring:

Intellectual Property and Estates: Where Creativity and Planning Intersect

Thursday, September 20, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Speaker

Kelley A. Way—Law Office of Kelley A. Way

As lawyers, we all work hard to protect our clients’ intellectual property, and to preserve the value of that property. But what happens when the client dies, or retires, or is unable to manage the property anymore? This presentation will cover the intersection of intellectual property and estate planning, and explain how to protect a client’s intellectual property so that it can be safely passed on to the next generation."

Speaker Biography

Kelley Way is a California attorney practicing estate planning, copyright, and trademark law. She helps her clients

Protect their assets from infringers, avoidable litigation, and unnecessary taxes;
Provide for their loved ones during and after their lifetime; and
Make solid plans for a secure future.

Kelley was born and raised in Walnut Creek, California. She graduated from UC Davis with a B.A. in English and a minor in Music, and proceeded from there to attend the UC Davis School of Law, where she received her juris doctorate in 2010.

After law school, Kelley did a one year fellowship at the Pacific Justice Institute, during which time she was approached by her first client, the copyright holder of a New York Times bestselling fantasy series. After the successful resolution of the case, she opened her own law firm.

Lunch is included.

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 1 hour of General MCLE credit by the State Bar of California, Provider #393.

MCLE Credits

General

1 hr

Cost

	Full Price	Early Bird Price
Section Member Special Pricing
Barristers Section (10 yrs or less)	$15.00	—
Estate Planning & Probate Section	$15.00	—
Intellectual Property Section	$15.00	—
Special Member Pricing
Law Student	$10.00	—

Members	$20.00	—
Non-Members	$25.00	—

MCLE - #3 Child and Spousal Support, Attorney's Fees - The 2018 Family Law Training Series: The Basics

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 05:29:00 GMT

Contra Costa County Bar Association

CCCBA and Family Law Section are sponsoring:

#3 Child and Spousal Support, Attorney's Fees - The 2018 Family Law Training Series: The Basics

Wednesday, September 19, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Speakers

Gregory Abel, Esq.

Comm. Kathleen Murphy

When: September 19, 2018 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Where: John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill

#3 Child and Spousal Support, Attorney’s Fees: Pleadings; Department of Child Support Services (DCSS); hearing practice; and computer support program calculations

QUESTIONS: Please contact: Barbara Arsedo, Contra Costa County Bar Association,

(925) 370-2544 | barsedo@cccba.org

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 2 hours of Family Law Specialization MCLE credit by the State Bar of California, Provider #393.

MCLE Credits

Family Law Specialization

2 hr

Cost

	Full Price	Early Bird Price
Section Member Special Pricing
Family Law Section	$30.00	—
Special Member Pricing
Law Student	$10.00	—

Members	$40.00	—
Non-Members	$50.00	—

Location

John F. Kennedy University, College of Law
100 Ellinwood Way, Room S224
Pleasant Hill CA 94523

MCLE - Elephant in the Room: Power Differences in Mediation

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 05:27:00 GMT

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Alternative Dispute Resolution Section is sponsoring:

Elephant in the Room: Power Differences in Mediation

Saturday, September 15, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Speaker

Miki Kashtan—Co-Founder, Bay Area Nonviolent Communication

Join the Contra Costa County Bar Association’s ADR Section as they present the amazing Miki Kashtan!

Miki will discuss how power differences arise in mediation and ways in which the mediator can recognize and address those imbalances to arrive at a resolution that works for all parties.

Miki is a thought provoking and energizing speaker. Her experience in this area is unparalleled and she is not to be missed.

Miki Kashtan Bios - Bay Area Nonviolent Communication || Peace Alliance

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 2 hours of General and 1 hour of Elimination of Bias MCLE credit by the State Bar of California, Provider #393.

MCLE Credits

Elimination of Bias	1 hr
General	2 hr

Cost

	Full Price	Early Bird Price
Section Member Special Pricing
ADR Section	$60.00	—
Special Member Pricing
Law Student	$25.00	—

Members	$60.00	—
Non-Members	$60.00	—

Location

Wendel, Rosen, Black and Dean, LLP
1111 Broadway St., 24th Fl.
Oakland CA 94607

MCLE - Collaborative Interdisciplinary Trusts and Estates Team Training

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 05:25:42 GMT

Contra Costa County Bar Association

CCCBA and Collaborative Practice California and Collaborative Practices of Silicon Valley and East Bay are sponsoring:

Collaborative Interdisciplinary Trusts and Estates Team Training

Friday, September 14, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday, September 15, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Speakers

Keith Brittany—MFT
Kamela Laird, Esq.
Jeff Lambert—CFP
Beth McClelland—CFP, CPFA
Alan Nobler, Esq.
Maureen O'Connell, Esq.
Nancy Ross—LCSW, BCD

~~~~EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO AUGUST 31, 2018~~~~

At This Unique Training, You Will Learn:

Skills to begin a Collaborative Case
Protocols developed for Trust and Estates Cases
Ethical considerations when working in the Collaborative Model
How to work as a Collaborative Team
Powerful new ways to deal with challenging cases
Build your team: Bring a Colleague!

Goals for the Collaborative Trusts and Estates Training

Every participant will have the knowledge, skills, and professional awareness necessary to participate in an interdisciplinary Collaborative Process.

Learn what sets Collaborative Practice apart from other ADR models/ settlement conference
Learn the structure of the Collaborative process
Learn how to engage clients in the process
Understand both planning and post mortem professional roles
Understand how a Collaborative Team can work effectively with clients and each other to help families resolve conflicts and build better relationships.
Be able to explain the process to others
Explore the values, attitudes, and beliefs of Collaborative practitioners
Learn the ethics connected with Collaborative Practice
Become familiar with CP Protocols and how to use them in a case

~~~SEE SPEAKER BIOS HERE~~~

Look HERE for more information on Collaborative practice for Trust and Estate professionals and this training.

Registration each day begins@ 8:30 a.m.

Cost includes lunch each day as well as materials, demonstrations, interactive exercises, and new tools to begin practicing.

HOTEL INFORMATION:
The Clarion Hotel, 1050 Burnett Ave, in Concord has provided a special rate for attendees of $109.00 a night, which includes, Wi-Fi, breakfast, and free parking. To obtain this rate, please identify yourself as part of' Collaborative Practice" or "Contra Costa County Bar Association." 925-866-8820 II Ext 8505

For questions about the training, please call Nancy Ross at 408-973-1001 (Direct)

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 10.0 hours EPP Specialization in Estate Planning and 1 hour Legal Ethics MCLE credit by the State Bar of California, Provider #393.

MCLE Credits

Estate Planning & Probate Specialization	10 hr
Legal Ethics	1 hr

Cost

	Full Price	Early Bird Price

Members	$475.00	$425.00
Non-Members	$495.00	$445.00

Early bird pricing expires August 31.

MCLE - The New Rules of Professional Conduct - What You NEED to Know!

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 05:23:52 GMT

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Contra Costa County Bar Association is sponsoring:

The New Rules of Professional Conduct - What You NEED to Know!

Friday, September 14, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Speakers

Judge Virginia George

Carol Langford, Esq.

Harpreet Sandhu, Esq.

Don't miss this presentation as those new rules go in to effect on November 1, 2018.

See Flyer for More Information

This is a Brown Bag Lunch Program hosted by Judge Virginia George and CCCBA's West County Section.

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 1 hour of Legal Ethics MCLE credit by the State Bar of California, Provider #393.

Registration Form & Program Details

MCLE Credits

Legal Ethics

1 hr

Cost

	Full Price	Early Bird Price

Members	$15.00	—
Non-Members	$25.00	—

MCLE - 2018 East Bay Bankruptcy Symposium

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 05:21:41 GMT

Contra Costa County Bar Association

CCCBA Bankruptcy Section is sponsoring:

2018 East Bay Bankruptcy Symposium

Friday, September 14, 12:00 pm – 4:45 pm

The annual ACBA East Bay Bankruptcy Symposium is a half-day program designed for bankruptcy practitioners to keep up to date with the latest developments in the field. Co-sponsored by the ACBA and the CCCBA, the program features Bankruptcy Judges, Trustees, and an expert on bias.

Box Lunch Provided.

CCCBA MEMBERS please use code CCCBABANK when you register for the discounted $50.00 rate.

Register HERE

Schedule

12:00PM -12:30PM (check in and lunch)

12:30PM - 2:00PM (1.5 hours): First Panel: View from the Bench

Speakers: Chief Judge Roger Efremsky; Judge Charles Novack

Judges will provide the latest updates regarding bankruptcy practice in the Northern District of California, changes to procedures, attorney fee structure, conduit plans, best practices, and discuss chapter 11 cases for individuals.

2:00PM - 2:15PM Break

2:15PM - 3:15PM (1 hour): Second Panel: Hot Topics from the United States Trustee

Speakers: Tim Laffredi, Assistant United States Trustee, Region 17 - Northern

District of California; Donna S. Tamanaha, Assistant U.S. Trustee for the Office of the United States Trustee, Region 17; and Greg Powell, Assistant United States Trustee for the Fresno and Sacramento Offices of the United States Trustee

Hot topics in consumer bankruptcy cases, highlights and best practices, employment, fee applications, red flags during intake, rise in fraudulent schemes, and chapter 11 cases for individuals.

3:15PM - 3:30PM Break

3:30PM - 4:40PM (1 hour): Third Panel: Gender Bias

Speaker: Leslie Levy, Levy Vinick Burrell Hyams LLP

Ms. Levy will present on our implicit biases, recognizing bias and elimination of bias.

Speaker Bios

Chief Judge Roger Efremsky earned his BS from Menlo College and his JD from Santa Clara University. He was appointed United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of California in 2006. Prior to his appointment, he was the founder and partner of Efremsky & Nagel (1990-2006) specializing in representing creditors in federal bankruptcy and state court proceedings with an emphasis on the representation of secured creditors in consumer and commercial matters.

Judge Charles Novack has served as a United States Bankruptcy Judge in the Northern District of California since May 2010. He regularly lectures on a variety of bankruptcy topics, has been a guest lecturer for the Rutter Group on bankruptcy family law issues, and is a panel member on the Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum’s popular Consumer Update annual program. Prior to his appointment, Judge Novack was a sole practitioner in Oakland, representing Chapter 7 trustees, debtors, creditors and other interested parties in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 cases. From 1994 until 2005 he was an associate and then a partner at the Oakland bankruptcy boutique firm of Kornfield, Paul & Nyberg. Judge Novack also served as an associate professor at California State University, East Bay.

Timothy S. Laffredi is the Assistant United States Trustee for the Northern District of California (San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose field offices) in Region 17. He received his B.A. from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, and his J.D. from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Laffredi began his career in a two-year clerkship with the Honorable Susan V. Kelley in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Mr. Laffredi then joined the United States Trustee Program through the Department of Justice Attorney General’s Honors Program in the Orlando field office. Mr. Laffredi represented the Program as a Trial Attorney in the Orlando and Jacksonville Divisions of the Middle District of Florida for nearly ten years, and in July 2016, moved across the country to become an AUST in Region 17.

Leslie Levy, along with her women colleagues at Levy Vinick Burrell Hyams LLP, represent plaintiffs in discrimination and harassment lawsuits. Her record includes pioneering lawsuits in numerous areas of civil rights. Leslie has been recognized as one of Northern California’s Super Lawyers from 2005 to the present, is a member of American Board of Trial Advocates, is the recipient of Equal Rights Advocates Gender Justice Honoree award as well as California Women Lawyers prestigious Fay Stender award. She has authored articles, contributed chapters to legal reference books and practice manuals, and drafted California civil rights legislation. She is the recipient of the Hastings College of Law’s Clara Foltz Award for distinguished service to women. She is a graduate of Hastings College of the Law, and has a Philosophy degree from the University of California at Berkeley.

Greg Powell is the Assistant United States Trustee for the Fresno and Sacramento Offices of the United States Trustee. Mr. Powell joined the U.S. Trustee Program in 2007 as a Trial Attorney. Mr. Powell is a 1995 graduate of San Joaquin College of Law. Initially, Mr. Powell was in private practice in Fresno representing clients in insolvency, intellectual property, transactional and business litigation matters. And beginning in 2000, Mr. Powell’s private practice focused primarily on representing debtors in business bankruptcy cases, as well as creditors, committees and bankruptcy trustees.

Donna S. Tamanaha is an Assistant U.S. Trustee for the Office of the United States Trustee, Region 17, in San Francisco, California. She previously served as the Assistant U.S. Trustee for the San Francisco and Oakland field offices. Before that she was a trial attorney in the Sacramento and Milwaukee Offices of the United States Trustee. She began her legal career clerking for the Honorable Charles N. Clevert, Jr. Ms. Tamanaha has made a number of presentations on different topics over the years to various bar associations, chapter 7 and Standing Chapter 13 trustees, state and federal agencies, as well as internal training within the United States Trustee Program. She received her B.A. and J.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

MCLE Credits

Elimination of Bias	1 hr
General	2.5 hr

MCLE - #2 Working with Low-Income Clients and Domestic Violence Survivors | Hearings and Domestic Violence Restraining Orders - The 2018 Family Law Training Series: The Basics

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 05:19:59 GMT

Contra Costa County Bar Association

CCCBA and Family Law Section are sponsoring:

#2 Working with Low-Income Clients and Domestic Violence Survivors | Hearings and Domestic Violence Restraining Orders - The 2018 Family Law Training Series: The Basics

Wednesday, September 12, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Speakers

Judge Joni Hiramoto

Magdalena Kochanski, Esq.

When: September 12, 2018 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Where: John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill

#2 Working with Low-Income Clients and Domestic Violence Survivors:

Basics of domestic violence; barriers and challenges facing low income clients; general attorney-client relationship-setting expectations, communication, etc.

Hearings and Domestic Violence Restraining Orders:

DVPA and other motion pleadings; procedure; and hearing practice.

QUESTIONS: Please contact: Barbara Arsedo, Contra Costa County Bar Association,
(925) 370-2544 | barsedo@cccba.org

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 2 hours of Family Law Specialization MCLE credit by the State Bar of California, Provider #393.

MCLE Credits

Family Law Specialization

2 hr

Cost

	Full Price	Early Bird Price
Section Member Special Pricing
Family Law Section	$30.00	—
Special Member Pricing
Law Student	$10.00	—

Members	$40.00	—
Non-Members	$50.00	—

Location

John F. Kennedy University, College of Law
100 Ellinwood Way, Room S224
Pleasant Hill CA 94523

MCLE - Wage and Hour Extravaganza

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 05:17:27 GMT

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Employment Law Section is sponsoring:

Wage and Hour Extravaganza

Tuesday, September 11, 11:45 am – 1:00 pm

Speakers

JoAnna Brooks, Esq.—Littler Mendelson, P.C.

Michelle R. Ferber—Ferber Law, P.C.

Josh Kienitz—Littler Mendelson, P.C.

Harvey Sohnen—Sohnen Law Offices

Are you struggling to keep up with the continual but significant changes in the area of wage & and hour laws in California? If so, join us for a panel discussion designed to help attorneys navigate the ever-changing waters of wage & hour single-plaintiff, PAGA and class action litigation. The panel, consisting of experienced practitioners representing both Employees and Employers, will also provide practical insights and best practices for effective representation of your clients.

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 1 hour of General MCLE credit by the State Bar of California, Provider #393.

MCLE Credits

General

1 hr

Cost

	Full Price	Early Bird Price
Section Member Special Pricing
Employment Section	$35.00	—
Special Member Pricing
Law Student	$30.00	—

Members	$40.00	—
Non-Members	$50.00	—

Location

Scott's Seafood Restaurant
1333 North California Blvd
Walnut Creek CA 94596

MCLE - #1 Overview of the Dissolution Process and Getting Started - The 2018 Family Law Training Series: The Basics

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 05:15:24 GMT

Contra Costa County Bar Association

CCCBA and Family Law Section are sponsoring:

#1 Overview of the Dissolution Process and Getting Started - The 2018 Family Law Training Series: The Basics

Wednesday, September 5, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Speakers

Judge Terri A. Mockler

Dan Pocklington, Esq.

When: September 5, 2018 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Where: John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill

#1 Overview of Dissolution Process and Getting Started: Client interviews; overall case management; and big picture overview of family law practice (including Causes of Actions, initial pleadings and procedure).

QUESTIONS: Please contact: Barbara Arsedo, Contra Costa County Bar Association,

(925) 370-2544 | barsedo@cccba.org

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for

1 hour of Family Law Specialization and 1 hour of General MCLE credit by the State Bar of California, Provider #393.

MCLE Credits

Family Law Specialization	1 hr
General	1 hr

Cost

	Full Price	Early Bird Price
Section Member Special Pricing
Family Law Section	$30.00	—
Special Member Pricing
Law Student	$10.00	—

Members	$40.00	—
Non-Members	$50.00	—

Location

John F. Kennedy University, College of Law
100 Ellinwood Way, Room S224
Pleasant Hill CA 94523

MCLE - Ethics and Social Media: Cybersleuthing, Predatory Friending and More- Webcast

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Litigation Section and Criminal Law Section

Ethics and Social Media: Cybersleuthing, Predatory Friending and More

Credit(s):	1.5 Participatory MCLE Credits 0.5 Ethics
Course Number:	2015am_109
Original Program Date:	October 10, 2015
Duration:	1 hour 30 minutes
Access:	Available for 3 months after purchase
Date:	September 24, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (Pacific)

Description

This program will review how to use Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn in case investigation, preparation, and litigation. The program also will address the related rules concerning disclosure of private information, contact with represented parties, trial publicity, and more.

Faculty

James Friedhofer

Wendy Patrick

Contact us at (877) 880-1335

Email Us

MCLE - Mortgage Financing Strategies in Divorce - Webcast

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 06:06:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Family Law Section

Mortgage Financing Strategies in Divorce

Credit(s):	1 Legal Specialization in Family Law 1 Participatory MCLE Credits
Course Number:	FL_9-20-18
Original Program Date:	September 20, 2018
Duration:	1 hour
Access:	Available for 3 months after purchase
Date:	September 20, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description

This webinar addresses key mortgage considerations during divorce, characteristics of divorce specific lender guidelines, and loan approval strategies to help your clients obtain financing. Ross and Jason will provide guidance on topics such as:
• Identify the 3 primary loan buckets and key distinctions
• Implications of recent tax reform
• How support structuring impacts loan qualification and the ‘qualified borrower’
• Case studies highlighting strategies for navigating lender requirements and utilizing the mortgage as a settlement tool
• Marital Settlement Agreement language to ensure successful financing

Faculty

Jason Crowley

Jason Crowley, CFA, CFP^®, CDFA^® is a founding partner at Divorce Capital Planning, which specializes in divorce financial planning. He is also a co-founder of Divorce Mortgage Advisors and founder of Survive Divorce. A leading authority in divorce finance, Jason has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and other major media outlets. Jason has the distinction of being one of the select few financial professionals who holds the Chartered Financial Analyst, Certified Financial Planner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst credentials. Jason graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a B.A in Business Economics and Accounting.

Ross Garcia

Ross Garcia, CDLP is a partner and broker at PREI Capital Group and founder of Divorce Mortgage Advisors (www.divorcemortgageadvisors.com). Ross is a member of the Forbes Finance Council and a frequent contributor to Forbes. Ross is also a Certified Divorce Lending Professional, is well versed in navigating complex divorce scenarios which require specifically structured financing. He graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Business Economics.

Leena S. Hingnikar, Moderator

Contact us at (877) 880-1335

MCLE - Taking Stock: Valuing Stock Options and Other Equity Compensation in Family Law Litigation - Webcast

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 06:04:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Family Law Section

Taking Stock: Valuing Stock Options and Other Equity Compensation in Family Law Litigation

Credit(s):	1 Legal Specialization in Family Law 1 Participatory MCLE Credits
Course Number:	FL_9-17-18
Original Program Date:	September 17, 2018
Duration:	1 hour
Access:	Available for 3 months after purchase
Date:	September 17, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description

This webinar will explain how to value employee stock options as a marital asset and also as a component of employee compensation when determining spousal income. We will address approaches to valuing stock options from public corporations and private corporations, as well as private corporations expected to undergo their initial public offering (IPO) in the near future. We will touch upon other forms of equity compensation, such as Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). We will provide a generic list of documents to request in discovery and offer examples of equity valuations.

Faculty

Hannah Dingley

Hannah Dingley is a forensic accountant at HSNO. She has seven years of experience and has worked on a variety of cases relating to marital matters, commercial litigation and fraud investigations. She is experienced in conducting complex financial analysis and preparing expert accountancy reports. She has a wide range of experience in marital matters and has been involved in stock option valuation, business valuation and asset tracing.
Hannah began her training in London and obtained the ICAEW chartered accountant qualification (UK equivalent of CPA). She moved to California three years ago to work in the Oakland office of HSNO.

Nora Ostrofe

Nora Ostrofe is a forensic economist who has been practicing for nineteen years. She has valued equity compensation in a variety of litigation contexts. She is president of the American Rehabilitation Economics Association and co-editor of The Earnings Analyst. She frequently presents on the valuation of economic damages before attorneys and reviews business and economics books for Publisher’s Weekly.

Kelly Robbins, Moderator

Contact us at (877) 880-1335

MCLE - Ethics and E-Discovery: What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You - Webcast

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 06:02:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Litigation Section

Ethics and E-Discovery: What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You

Credit(s):	1 Participatory MCLE Credits 1 Ethics
Course Number:	LIT-1-21-16
Original Program Date:	January 21, 2016
Duration:	1 hour 1 minute
Access:	Available for 3 months after purchase
Date:	September 17, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:01 PM (Pacific)

Description

The California Bar’s Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct recently issued a much-awaited opinion on the ethical obligations of lawyers in the handling of discovery of electronically stored information (ESI). Most litigators already know that electronic discovery is the most important kind of discovery in big and small cases. Learn from the best how this opinion effects your obligations under:

The duty of competence
The duty to competently manage subordinates, contractors, and clients
The duty of confidentiality

You will also learn how courts have already begun to use this opinion to determine spoliation sanctions.

Faculty

Michael F. Kelleher, Moderator

Litigation Consultant, Cogent

Thomas Greene, Moderator

Thomas Greene is an officer and Core Skills chair for the California Bar’s Litigation Section. He practices in federal court.

Jerome Sapiro, Sapiro

Jerome Sapiro is the proprietor of the Sapiro Law Firm which handles a wide variety of business, estate planning and ethics matters. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2005. He is a former member of the California Bar’s Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct and served on the Bar’s Commission for the Revision of the Rules of Professional Conduct until 2014. He is a former chair of the San Francisco Bar Association’s Legal Ethics Committee and a past chair of the California Bar’s Litigation Section.

Cost

$45.00

MCLE - Ethics and E-discovery: Understanding Proportionality and Reasonable Accessibility - Webcast

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 12:02:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Litigation Section

Ethics and E-discovery: Understanding Proportionality and Reasonable Accessibility

Credit(s):	1 Participatory MCLE Credits 1 Ethics
Course Number:	LIT_11-14-16
Original Program Date:	November 14, 2016
Duration:	1 hour
Access:	Available for 3 months after purchase
Date:	September 10, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

The nine skills from the Committee Opinion are:

1. Initially assess e-discovery needs and issues, if any;

2. Implement/cause to implement appropriate ESI preservation procedures;

3. Analyze and understand a client’s ESI systems and storage;

4. Advise the client on available options for collection and preservation of ESI;

5. Identify custodians of potentially relevant ESI;

6. Engage in competent and meaningful meet and confer with opposing counsel concerning an e-discovery plan;

7. Perform data searches;

8. Collect responsive ESI in a manner that preserves the integrity of the ESI; and

9. Produce responsive non-privileged ESI in a recognized and appropriate manner.

Performing many of these skills competently requires understanding of the concepts of the related concepts of proportionality and reasonable accessibility.

Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(b)(1) sets forth the scope of discovery in civil cases pending in federal court: Unless otherwise limited by court order, the scope of discovery is as follows: Parties may obtain discovery regarding any nonprivileged matter that is relevant to any party's claim or defense and proportional to the needs of the case, considering the importance of the issues at stake in the action, the amount in controversy, the parties' relative access to relevant information, the parties' resources, the importance of the discovery in resolving the issues, and whether the burden or expense of the proposed discovery outweighs its likely benefit. Information within the scope of discovery need not be admissible in evidence to be discoverable.

Rule 26 contains specific limitations relative [*7] to electronic discovery and other objections to providing discovery: (B) Specific Limitations on Electronically Stored Information. A party need not provide discovery of electronically stored information from sources that the party identifies as not reasonably accessible because of undue burden or cost. On motion to compel discovery or for a protective order, the party from whom discovery is sought must show that the information is not reasonably accessible because of undue burden or cost. If that showing is made, the court may nonetheless order discovery from such sources if the requesting party shows good cause, considering the limitations of Rule 26(b)(2)(C). The court may specify the conditions for the discovery.

While California state law does not include a “proportionality” limit, it does allow objection and/or a motion for protective order when discovery is not reasonably accessible. (If the demand seeks a copy of data that is not reasonably accessible (e.g., from sources that are not routinely accessed or easily located), the responding party may either object [CCP § 2031.210(d)] or move for a protective order [CCP § 2031.060(a), (b)].) (Matthew Bender Practice Guide: CA E-Discovery and Evidence, § 6.07)

Faculty:

Hon. Laurel Beeler

Michael F. Kelleher, Moderator

Litigation Consultant, Cogent

Mark Michels, Moderator

Director, Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics, LLP, assists clients with managing complex litigation and ediscovery matters. Before joining Deloitte he spent 11 years at Cisco Systems where he focused on litigation management and electronic discovery. Prior to joining Cisco, Mark was an attorney at McKenna and Cuneo where he supervised fraud subpoena responses; conducted multiple internal investigations; performed government contract, regulatory compliance reviews; and prepared responses to government investigations. Mark is a graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center.

Steven Williams

Cost:

$45.00

Contact us at (877) 880-1335

MCLE - The International Arbitration California Gold Rush! - Webcast

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Litigation Section

The International Arbitration California Gold Rush!

Credit(s):	1 Participatory MCLE Credits
Course Number:	LIT_9-5-18
Original Program Date:	September 5, 2018
Duration:	1 hour
Access:	Available for 3 months after purchase
Date:	September 5, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

Description:

Historically, there was uncertainty whether California prohibited out-of-state and foreign lawyers to provide legal services in international commercial arbitrations conducted in California. Such uncertainty created a significant disincentive to the selection of California as an international arbitration venue and prevented the development of a true international arbitration practice in the state. However, on July 18, 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law SB 766 eliminating the uncertainty bringing California in line with the leading jurisdictions worldwide. The new law goes into effect on January 1, 2019. Join us for this program that will provide a great overview of SB 766, its historical background, implementation and all the great opportunities it will provide for the legal and ADR industry. We will also explore different marketing opportunities and discuss the newly formed California International Arbitration Council which is working to promote and expand opportunities for international arbitration in California.

Faculty:

Malcolm McNeil

Malcolm McNeil is an attorney in general civil practice and an international arbitrator with 32 years of litigation and commercial experience involving a broad variety of matters including business/commercial, construction (defect and coverage issues), employment disputes, Board of Directors representation, representation of uninsured entities in construction matters, plaintiff's representation in construction defects matters, and representation in State Board administrative proceedings, family law, probate, intellectual property, partnership dissolutions and real property. Mr. McNeil is a panel member on the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration in the Beijing International Arbitration Commission.
Mr. McNeil is known for his keen ability to quickly grasp the strengths and weaknesses well of a case and is highly effective in guiding parties toward settlement. Mr. McNeil is described by colleagues as being prepared, knowledgeable in broad areas of law, and applying facts appropriately in arbitration and mediation. Mr. McNeil injects a human element into the process to achieve satisfying and long lasting solutions to disputes. Mr. McNeil has represented foreign-based clients for over 23 years. He speaks overseas regularly and travels to Asia several times a year.

Steve K. Andersen

Steve K. Andersen is the Vice President of the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDS) in the region including Canada, Mexico, and the US.
Mr. Andersen recruits and maintains the highest qualified panel in those areas for the ICDR’s International Panel of Arbitrators and Mediators, with a focus on aerospace, aviation, national security, energy, and technology, among other industries. He is responsible for the ICDR’s cross-border arbitration and mediation in the region, providing executive oversight of large cases. Fluent in Spanish, he is the creator and manager of the ICDR Translation Committee.
Mr. Andersen was appointed by the U.S. State Department as a member of the NAFTA 2022 Advisory Committee on Private Commercial Dispute Resolution and received the 2018 SVAMC (Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center) Award for Outstanding Contribution to Technology Dispute Resolution. Mr. Andersen received at J.D. degree from the University of San Diego School of Law.

Ana Sambold, Moderator

Ana M. Sambold is an attorney, arbitrator, mediator and the current Co-Chair of the California Lawyers Association Litigation Section- ADR Committee.

Gary Benton

Gary Benton is an internationally recognized US, UK and international arbitrator. He has handled hundreds of cases in the course of his career and serves on the panels of the leading arbitration institutions in the US, Europe and Asia. He is a co-founder of the newly formed California International Arbitration Council.

Cost:

$55.00

Contact us at (877) 880-1335

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

MCLE - Ethical Pitfalls in Gathering Proof - Webcast

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 12:04:01 GMT

California Lawyers Association

Ethical Pitfalls in Gathering Proof

Litigation Section

Credit(s):	1 Participatory MCLE Credits 1 Ethics
Course Number:	LIT_1-17-17
Original Program Date:	January 17, 2017
Duration:	1 hour 1 minute
Access:	Available for 3 months after purchase
Date:	September 3, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:01 PM (Pacific)

Description

MCLE - Crypto-Currency: Hot Topics and Trends - Webcast

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 12:02:00 GMT

Bar Association of San Francisco

The Criminal Law Section presents:

Crypto-Currency: Hot Topics and Trends

September 26, 2018: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H

Crypto-Currency: Hot Topics and Trends in Criminal and Regulatory Enforcement

Speakers

Phil Kearney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, NDCA
Jessica Nall, Partner, Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Josh Stein, CEO Harbor
Amanda Straub, SEC Senior Counsel, Cyber Unit

Moderator

Hartley West, Partner, Kobre & Kim LLP

This diverse panel including representatives from the SEC, Department of Justice, a crypto-security start-up, and the private defense bar will investigate hot issues in the regulation of cryptocurrency. We will explore what motivates regulators to intervene in the progress of digital currencies, and how key players in the industry have responded to government enforcement actions, both domestic and international. Attorneys interested in understanding the current enforcement landscape and the anticipated trajectory of regulation in this fast-developing space are encouraged to attend.

Topics

Who are the key regulatory players in crypto-currency enforcement actions
A review of recent law enforcement and regulatory actions
How law enforcement and regulatory actions are shaping the digital currency and other blockchain industries
Predictions on the future direction of enforcement actions

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

Farella Braun + Martel LLP
235 Montgomery Street 17th FL
San Francisco, CA 94104

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 5:00-5:30 p.m.
Program: 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	Complimentary
Section Member	$30.00
BASF Member	$40.00
Non-Member	$55.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G181504

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Civil Procedure for Discovery and the Subpoena Process - Webcast

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

Join the Paralegal Section:

Civil Procedure for Discovery and the Subpoena Process

September 26, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch will be provided by FirstLegal

Civil Procedure for Discovery and the Subpoena Process
On-site and Off-Site Document Reproduction
Medical and Business Records Copying
Subpoenas and Authorizations

Speaker

Martin Kayondo
First Legal

Learn the rules, codes and general procedures to obtain discovery from third parties. The presentation will discuss applicable code sections and the timelines and common problems experienced in obtaining records in a timely manner. We will also discuss the proper way to obtain records from out of state and common problems experienced in doing so. The primary goal is to give an in in-depth view of the entire process of obtaining documents from third party witnesses during the discovery phase of your cases.

Topics

- Review of applicable code sections and release types
- Notice to Consumer
- The role of the deposition officer
- Timeline and common problems
- Obtaining out of state records

Printable flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	Complimentary
Section Member	$30.00
BASF Member	$40.00
General Registration	$40.00
Government	$40.00
Non-Member	$55.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G183506

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Understanding the Insurer's Duty to Settle

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 07:11:00 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

Join the Insurance and Litigation Sections:

Understanding the Insurer's Duty to Settle

September 19, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch will be provided.

Speakers

Raymond Tittman
Partner, Wargo French LLP

Darren Teshima
Partner, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Khari Tillery
Partner, Keker Van Nest & Peters LLP

Moderator

Erica Villanueva
Partner, Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Defense counsel often assume that an insurer has a “duty” to fund any settlement opportunity their client wants to accept. The legal requirements for triggering an insurer’s duty to settle are far more nuanced. We will discuss the elements that must be met under California law, the options available to an insurer in a “duty to settle” situation, and how both the policyholder and the insurer can preserve their rights.

Topics

The factual and legal requirements to trigger the insurer’s “duty to settle”
How defense counsel’s conduct affects a duty to settle
How insurers can document their file in order to demonstrate they are complying with their obligations
The insurer’s ability to fund settlement under a reservation of rights, and the implications for policyholders and insurers
How insurance may or may not respond

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00-1:15 p.m.

Event Code: G184305

MCLE - The Knowledge Economy in Your Estate Planning Practice - Webcast

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 07:09:00 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section and Intellectual Property and Internet Law Section of the Barristers Club presents:

The Knowledge Economy in Your Estate Planning Practice

September 18, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, This is a brown bag luncheon

Preparing for the Knowledge Economy in Your Estate Planning Practice

Speakers

Yaasha Sabba
Chief Counsel, Sky Unlimited Legal Advisory PC

James Villanueva
Legal Counsel, Handle Financial

The discussion focuses on intellectual property management tactics for estate planning advisors and administrators. Our speakers will break down these management tactics between the planning phase and administration phase of estate planning, and cover counseling strategies that will not only help estate planners grow their practice, but also make them better asset managers.

Topics

• Introduction to IP
• Trust planning for IP and maintenance after death
• How to help clients spot infringers and capitalize on new opportunities
• What about Royalties and Taxes?!
• Advanced techniques about IP Holding Companies and Asset Protection

Section Chairs: Kelsey Quaranto, Quaranto Law & Richard Shu, Barulich Dugoni Law Group, Inc

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00-1:15 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	Complimentary
Section Member	$30.00
BASF Member	$40.00
Government	$40.00
Nonprofit	$40.00
Non-Member	$55.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: B181258

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Show Me the Money - Ethics of Commercial Litigation Finance - Webcast

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 07:07:00 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Litigation Section presents:

Show Me the Money - Ethics of Commercial Litigation Finance

September 18, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, in Legal Ethics.

Lunch will be provided by Bentham IMF.

Show Me the Money - The Ethics of Commercial Litigation Finance

Speaker

Matt Harrison
Bentham IMF

Moderator

Laurie Carr Mims
Keker, Van Nest & Peters

Commercial litigation finance is becoming more and more common in many types of litigation. Come learn from representatives of some of the leading commercial litigation funders as well as from lawyers who have represented and opposed parties supported by litigation funders.

Topics

A brief intro to commercial litigation funding - what it is, how it works, etc.
How to protect privileged and or work-product protected information from being discoverable when working with a funder
How to navigate the rules prohibiting the representation of adverse interests in funding arrangements
How to avoid the prohibition against financial arrangements with non-lawyers
Discussion about issues surrounding disclosure of litigation financing and whether it is required

Section Chair: Warren Melitzky, Conrad & Melitzky

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	Complimentary
Section Member	$30.00
BASF Member	$40.00
Non-Member	$55.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G183106

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Evaluating GHG Impacts Under CEQA - Webcast

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 07:05:00 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Environmental Law Section, co-sponsored with the Business Law Section, Marin County Bar Association and Alameda County Bar Association present:

Evaluating GHG Impacts Under CEQA

September 14, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch will be provided.

This program has been rescheduled from 6/7 to 9/14/18.

Speakers

Alexander G. Crockett
Assistant Counsel, BAAQMD

Linda C. Klein
Associate, Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP

Ellison Folk
Partner - Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP

Aruna Prabhala
Urban Wildlands Director -Center for Biological Diversity

A Roundtable Discussion

Evaluating greenhouse gas and climate impacts under CEQA is an issue that continues to evolve at a rapid pace. The California Supreme Court has issued two recent decisions on the issue, 2015's Center for Biological Diversity v. Cal. Dep't of Fish & Wildlife (Newhall Ranch) and 2017's Cleveland Nat'l Forest Found. v. SANDAG. ARB has updated its Scoping Plan to lay out a path towards achieving the state's 2030 greenhouse gas reduction targets. The OPR is about to finalize its revisions to the State CEQA Guidelines. And the BAAQMD is in the process of updating its GHG Thresholds of Significance for lead agencies to use in evaluating climate impacts. Yet, there is still a huge amount of uncertainty on how best to address this issue from a legal and practical standpoint. This practitioner-focused roundtable discussion will explore various approaches for evaluating greenhouse gas emissions and climate change impacts in this rapidly evolving area of the law.

Topics

• Alternatives for evaluating climate impacts under the Supreme Court's Newhall Ranch decision
• Evaluating a project's consistency with ARB's recent 2030 Scoping Plan
• What to do about the 2050 GHG reduction target in light of the Supreme Court's SANDAG decision
• How the BAAQMD is proposing to address these issues in its Thresholds of Significance

Co-sponsored with the Marin Bar County Association and the Alameda County Bar Association, to receive your discount please email cle@sfbar.org.

BASF Executive Committee Organizers: Arielle O. Harris, Downey Brand LLP and Jodi Smith, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP

Section Chair: Dave Metres, Barg Coffin Lewis & Trapp

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch/Program: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	$30.00
Government	$40.00
Nonprofit	$40.00
Section Member	$40.00
BASF Member	$50.00
Non-Member	$65.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G182907

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Environmental Law Cases in the Supreme Court & Ninth Circuit - Webcast

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 07:03:23 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Environmental Law Section presents:

Environmental Law Cases in the Supreme Court & Ninth Circuit

September 13, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, This is a brown bag luncheon.

2017-18 Environmental Law Cases in the Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit

Speakers

Dan Farber
UC Berkeley Law

Alice Kaswan
University of San Francisco

Dave Owen
UC Hastings

Moderator

Andrew Kingsdale
Law Office of Andrew S. Kingsdale

Latest key decisions and important cases in environmental law.

Topics

• Major decisions over the past year, and their implications
• Hot-button issues and trends
• Prognostications on significant pending litigation

Section Chair: Dave Metres, Barg Coffin Lewis & Trapp

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	Complimentary
Government	$30.00
Nonprofit	$30.00
Section Member	$30.00
BASF Member	$40.00
Non-Member	$55.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G182911

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Probation Conditions at Sentencing and On Appeal - Webcast

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 07:01:00 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Criminal and Appellate Sections present:

Probation Conditions at Sentencing and On Appeal

September 12, 2018: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, in Appellate Specialization.

Speakers

Honorable Joseph Quinn
Superior Court of San Francisco

Anne Voigts
King and Spalding

Kirstin Ault
Assistant U.S. Attorney

Moderator

Leah Spero
Spero Law Office

Taking a closer look at conditions of probation or supervised
release from the perspective of the court, the prosecution, and the defense.

Probation conditions often get little or no attention at sentencing but have been getting recent attention on appeal. This program will help trial lawyers focus on what objections to make and when to make them, and appellate lawyers understand the process in the trial court and how to attack unchallenged conditions on appeal. We’ll discuss both state and federal law and practice.

Topics
• A roundup of the types of objections that are having success
• Insight into how the court thinks about probation conditions
• Making the record and negotiating at sentencing
• Tips for raising objections on appeal, even if not raised below

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Program: 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	Complimentary
Government	$30.00
Nonprofit	$30.00
Section Member	$30.00
BASF Member	$40.00
Non-Member	$55.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G181502

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Recent Developments in Music Copyright Law - Webcast

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 06:12:41 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Intellectual Property Section, co-sponsored with the Copyright Society present:

Recent Developments in Music Copyright Law

September 12, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, This is a brown bag luncheon.

”Singing” in the Rain"

Recent Developments in Music Copyright Law

Speakers

Richard S. Busch
King & Ballow
Nashville & Los Angeles

David M. Given
Phillips, Erlewine, Given & Carlin LLP
San Francisco

Moderator

Lesley Boveri
SAP Global Intellectual Property Team

Discussion

Section Chair: Sebastian Kaplan, Gerard Fox Law, P.C.

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

Polsinelli LLP
Three Embarcadero Center
Suite 2400
San Francisco, CA 94111

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Program 12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	Complimentary
Section Member	$30.00
BASF Member	$40.00
Government	$40.00
Nonprofit	$40.00
Non-Member	$55.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G182508

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Diversity, Inclusion & Bottom Line: Pledge to Profitability

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 06:10:50 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Environmental, Land Use and Real Estate Section of the Barristers Club presents:

Diversity, Inclusion & Bottom Line: Pledge to Profitability

September 12, 2018: 12:00 pm - 2:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 2 H, of which 1 Hour is in Recognition and elimination of bias
Lunch will be provided

Diversity, Inclusion, and the Bottom Line: From Pledge to Profitability

Speakers

Ruth Ann Castro, Senior Environmental Counsel, Google Inc.
Farheena Habib, Partner, Bassi Edlin Huie & Blum LLP
Matthew Irwin, Associate General Counsel, Gap, Inc.
Letitia Moore, Senior Counsel, Holland & Knight LLP
Mala Pattanayek, Senior Consultant, Integral Consulting Inc.
Davina Pujari, Partner, Hanson Bridgett LLP
Danielle Sakai, Partner, Best Best & Krieger LLP
Tim Taylor, Partner, Stoel Rives LLP
Alison Torbitt, Partner, Nixon Peabody LLP

Moderator

Sean Herman, Hanson Bridgett LLP

You are invited to participate in a roundtable discussion with in-house counsel, law firm leaders, and consultants regarding diversity and inclusion's impact on profitability. Hear practical advice on how small and large organizations incorporate diversity, inclusion, and the elimination of bias into their respective cultures.

Topics

• What are the tangible benefits of diversity on your business or organization?
• What obstacles do legal professionals encounter as they seek to eliminate implicit bias?
• How can your business develop sustainable diversity and inclusion practices?

Section Chair: Samir Abdelnour, Hanson Bridgett LLP

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00-2:15 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	$30.00
Section Member	$40.00
BASF Member	$50.00
Government	$50.00
Nonprofit	$50.00
Non-Member	$65.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: B181241

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Navigating the Perilous Waters of the New Tax Code

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 06:08:20 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

Join the Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section

Navigating the Perilous Waters of the New Tax Code

September 11, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch will be provided.

Bankruptcy & Tax: Navigating the Perilous Waters of the New Tax Code

Speakers:

Jay Crom, CPA/ABV/CFF, CIRA, CFE, Bachecki Crom & Company
Kimberly Lam, CPA//CFF, CIRA, Bachecki Crom & Company
Ori Katz, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Tom Newman, Perkins Coie LLP

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made significant changes to the treatment of individual and corporate taxpayers beginning January 1, 2018. The panel will discuss the impact of some of the key changes (such as the new limitations on NOLs) on corporate and individual debtors as well as buyers of distressed assets.

Topics

Top 5 dos and don’ts regarding NOL preservation
How the changes to NOL rules impact asset sales
How to achieve better tax treatment for buyers
Cost recovery provisions affecting asset sales
When negative tax consequences drive asset abandonment
IRS Audit-Related Issues

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

One Market Restaurant
1 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94105

Schedule

MCLE Registration 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00-1:30 p.m.

Cost

BASF Student Member	$75.00
Section Member	$75.00
BASF Member	$85.00
Non-Member	$100.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

Event Code: G181906

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)

MCLE - Persuasive Legal Writing - Webcast

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 06:06:00 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Bar Association of San Francisco presents:

Persuasive Legal Writing

September 10, 2018: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

MCLE Credits - 3 H

Speaker:

Daniel U. Smith
Certified Appellate Specialist

Write motions and briefs that capture the court’s attention. Persuade a busy judge by writing with brevity, simplicity, clarity, and honesty. Learn and apply over 70 tips to help you:

• Write shorter briefs more easily and more quickly
• Enhance your stature in the eyes of the court
• Please your client
• Increase your chances of winning

Special attention will be given to law and motion briefs, including summary judgment.

Daniel U. Smith is a Certified Appellate Specialist and belongs to the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers. This course draws on Smith’s 35 years of civil appellate practice at all levels of federal and state courts. Smith served on the Judicial Council’s Task For on Jury Instructions - Civil Subcommittee, which in 2003 issued a new set of instructions (CACI) in plain English.

Location

Online Only

Schedule

Program: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Event Code: R180074

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

MCLE - Insurance Issues Arising from the Opioid Crisis

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 06:04:00 GMT

Bar Association Of San Francisco

The Insurance Practice Section of the Barristers Club presents:

Insurance Issues Arising from the Opioid Crisis

September 6, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch will be provided

America’s 21st Century Epidemic: Insurance Issues Arising from the Opioid Crisis

Speaker:

Jodi S. Green
Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP

The presentation will first address the history leading up to the opioid epidemic and the background of the current underlying litigation arising from the opioid epidemic. The majority of underlying lawsuits include hundreds of cases filed by local and state governments, labor unions, and hospitals, many of which have been recently consolidated into an MDL proceeding. These lawsuits seek reimbursement of increased costs of public services, prescription costs, and other associated damages the plaintiffs have incurred due to addiction and overdose of citizens. The presentation will identify the distinctions in the underlying lawsuits, which will provide a basis to categorize the lawsuits as potentially covered, or not covered, for coverage purposes. Next, the presentation will walk through the coverage issues raised by these lawsuits, including whether the lawsuits seek damages for “bodily injury” caused by an “occurrence”; whether the lawsuits seek “damages”; the application of various exclusions, including intentional acts exclusions, products exclusions, drug and pharmaceutical exclusions, and known loss; and the application of related claim, batch, or integrated occurrence language.

Topics
• Criminal Fines and Prosecutions
• Types of Civil Lawsuits
• Insurance Coverage Issues
• Background of the Opioid Crisis
• Timeline of the Epidemic

Section Chairs: Seth Manfredi, Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP & Morgan Wallace, Lyft, Inc.

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111