Events
Webinar: A Snapshot of Juvenile Defense with an Eye Towards Challenges for the Private Practitioner
A snapshot look at juvenile defense from the start of a case to its finish. This lecture will highlight key recent changes in the law that led to the closure of the Department of Juvenile Justice and established Secure Track Youth Facilities. We will also discuss how minors can be transferred to adult court and cover juvenile strikes with an eye toward the unique ethical issues and challenges for private attorneys.
Webinar Series: Litigating Employment Cases from Pleadings to Summary Judgment: How to do What You Do Even Better, Session 3: Summary Judgment
Motions for summary judgment and summary adjudication are often employers’ best chance to win employment cases, or to get important parts of them dismissed. When are they a waste of time and money? Should employee lawyers ever file motions for summary judgment or adjudication? What should each side do before a motion for summary judgment or adjudication is filed to increase their odds of success? How should the employer’s lawyer approach drafting a motion? Do massive moving papers work or should they be more succinct and focused? What types of papers have been frowned upon by the courts? What should the employee’s lawyer do to write compelling opposition papers? This webinar will answer these questions and more.
Webinar: Best Practices for Settlement Conferences Before Magistrate Judges
Free event! Please join us for an engaging seminar discussing best practices for settlement conferences before United States Magistrate Judges. Magistrate Judges from each of the four districts in California will discuss rules governing settlement conferences in each district, and what practitioners can do to best prepare for an effective settlement conference with a Magistrate…
Annual Meeting of the Tax Bar and Tax Policy Conference
Come to the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Tax Bar and Tax Policy Conference at the Hilton Anaheim!
Webinar: Common Misconceptions & Mistakes Judgment Debtors Make for the Solo and Small Firm Practitioner
This webinar will provide an overview for the solo and small firm practitioner of post-judgment topics such as: post-judgment interest; judgment renewal; collection efforts against a non-debtor spouse; and amending a judgment to add a “new” judgment debtor.
Free Webinar: Navigating Client Relationships: Boundaries & Best Practices in Family Law
Family law can be extremely rewarding yet entirely unforgiving, depending on what type of client happens to walk through your door. In addition to being a stressful and anxiety-riddled and hectic field, family law also often robs us of our own well-being as attorneys. Â Sometimes, having empathy in our field works a disservice for us, which is why so many in our area of law become burnt out and seek to pivot from family law altogether. But, there are ways to mitigate this and makes things easier on yourself and your staff!
Free Webinar: Meet the New Justices on the Court of Appeal
This webinar will introduce attendees to three of the newly appointed Justices on the California Court of Appeal: Justices Helen Zukin (2d Dist., Div. 4), Gonzalo C. Martinez (2d Dist., Div. 7), and Julica C. Kelety (4th Dist., Div. 1). The new Justices on the panel will answer questions from the moderator and from the audience regarding a wide variety of topics, including their experience so far on the bench; their approach to judging; their career paths that led them to become Court of Appeal Justices; and advice they would give to attorneys practicing before the Court of Appeal.
Webinar: Heggstad Petitions: Procedure and Select Problems
1.5 Participatory MCLE Credits In this presentation, David Little will describe the purpose of a Heggstad petition, the evolution of the law, practical application of a Heggstad petition, and alternatives when a Heggstad is not appropriate. David will also provide real world examples of the uses of Heggstad petitions. Non-Member: $112.50Member: $82.50 Speaker: David D.…
Webinar: Mental Health Diversion in California
Join us for an engaging and informative MCLE program that aims to equip legal professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively navigate mental health diversion in the criminal justice system with a focus on Penal Code Section 1001.36. The program will discuss the legal framework and implementation of Penal Code Section 1001.36, including eligibility criteria, the diversion process, and best practices from the perspective of all stakeholders in the process.
Webinar: How to Handle Holdover Occupants of Trust and Estate Property, Eviction Proceedings, and Other Related Issues
1 Participatory MCLE Credits;1 Legal Specialization in Estate Planning; Trust & Probate Law This program will examine various issues and possible solutions for dealing with holdover occupants of trust or estate property including unlawful detainer actions and probate court proceedings.  Topics will include how property owners navigate working with or removing holdover occupants of trust or…
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