Bar Association of San Francisco

February 13, 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.

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G192901%2FG192901

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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