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

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

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

Bar Association of San Francisco

June 14, 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 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=R190048/G190504

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

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

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

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

Bar Association of San Francisco

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

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

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

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