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Webinar: Can Uncle Sam Bridge the Gap? Tax Opportunities – and Traps – in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Every large transaction has tax ramifications for the parties, and almost every transaction can benefit from some judicious planning for those consequences. Â In mediation, the contemplated settlement transaction is no different.
Criminal Law and Litigation MCLE and Mixer
The presentation is an in depth analysis of AB 3070 and the practical application on the use of preemptory challenges and civil July trials.
2023 Litigation and Appellate Summit
Join us in San Francisco for the 2023 Litigation and Appellate Summit!
Webinar: State Law Civil Update with Judge Curtis Karnow
Join Judge Karnow for his review of significant civil appellate opinions, with an emphasis on civil procedure in California since Jan 2023.
Webinar: Truth Telling in Mediation—Is Honesty Still the Best Policy?
Poker players know that misleading an opponent is a useful tool, but when it comes to negotiating, what is the role for truth telling? There is a point when exaggeration becomes deceptive, and a client’s best interests can be disserved by misleading behavior.  This program discusses the role Professional Responsibility Rules do or do not play in controlling mediation conduct and addresses the consequences of deceiving an opponent or the mediator. Â
Pathways to the Bench
The Litigation Section of the California Lawyers Association is hosting Pathways to the Bench on June 8, 2023 at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse!
Webinar: Handling Difficult Attorneys, Parties and Witnesses in Arbitration
This program will address difficult attorney behaviors of many types, including attempts to delay or disrupt the proceedings, or to intimidate the arbitrator, opposing counsel, or witnesses.
Webinar: Recent California and Federal Law on Non-Signatories in Arbitration
Arbitrators are often required to rule on whether a party who is a non-signatory to a contractual arbitration provision can be compelled to arbitrate or can compel a party who is a signatory to arbitrate. This area can be tricky for arbitrators and can even lead to vacatur of awards if arbitrators exceed their powers by exerting jurisdiction over non-signatories. The webinar will discuss recent federal and CA cases and point out where arbitrators need to be wary.
Webinar Replay: Comparative Overview: Civil Procedure in State and Federal Court
A comparative overview of state and federal civil procedure from the inception of a case through trial. Â
Free Webinar: Significant ADR Cases in 1st and 2nd Qtr 2023
Panelists Paul Dubow and James (Jim) Madison return for another in their series of case law updates related to mediation and arbitration. The speakers will provide their thoughtful analysis and discussion of the most interesting ADR cases decided since September 2022. All litigators involved in mediations and arbitrations are welcomed to join in this free series on ADR case law updates presented by the ADR Committee of the Litigation Section!
We are committed to accessibility! Virtual events are equipped with closed captioning. To request an in-person accommodation, send us a note at accessibility@calawyers.org or contact us at 916-516-1760 for assistance.