Master mediators from Southern California will share their perspectives on practices that help or hinder achieving settlement and client satisfaction in mediation.

This presentation explores the various ways that litigants can recover attorney’s fees in California construction litigation and arbitration, including those allowed by contract, by statute, on public and private construction, against the owner, contractor, subcontractor, and surety, and by the rules of arbitration.

The world grows increasingly adversarial, but what happens in real estate litigation when adversaries are friends? Attorneys David Fu, Rinat Erlich, and Jose Mendoza frequently oppose each other in the real estate broker litigation space, and will address the benefits and challenges when frequently in opposition, with the underlying conclusion that cases settle faster and with less expense when opponents cooperate.

On November 13, 2020, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) adopted Standard of Practice 10-5 as part of the NAR Code of Ethics. This new ethical obligation provides that “REALTORS® must not use harassing speech, hate speech, epithets, or slurs based on race, color,

Sea level rise is projected to accelerate in coming decades as climate change warms the oceans (causing them to expand) and increases the melting of ice and snow

Lawyers often feel like there are not enough hours in the day to meet the work demands and have a personal life. In the past year, work life balance may be further complicated by working remotely from home. This seminar provides tools and techniques for increased productivity and balance.

Real Property Law Section monthly podcast-style webinar discussion of real property hot topics, new cases, statutes, a guest interview, and announcement of upcoming Real Property Law Section events that you don’t want to miss. 

This webinar will address new legislation and case law that directly impacts community associations and HOA’s and association members, including new legislation and case law regarding short term rentals; Director elections, including candidate / Director qualifications,