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Family Law

Webinar: Family Law: Use of Demonstrative Evidence in Making a Tracing Case

The theme of this program is that the most professional educator of the court will prevail. In this program James will share his views on how to educate the court on the details of a tracing without boredom. His will illustrate his theories with actual (fact changed) examples from his former cases. His perspective includes: A) his own family cases (more than 15 years), B) performing demonstrative only services (e.g., Feldman), co-presenting more than a dozen times with 3 retired judicial officers, and donating his time more than 50 times in preparing Powerpoint presentations for family law presenters.

Taxation

Webinar: Dealing with the New Virtual Currency Question on Form 1040 Schedule 1

Major Topics Include:
• Definition of virtual currency.
• Notice 2014-21 that treats convertible virtual currency as property.
• Tax issues regarding virtual currency and overview and status of IRS guidance on these issues.
• Understanding the new virtual currency question on Form 1040 Schedule 1 and advising clients on it.

Litigation

Webinar: The Psychology of Settlement

During an informative, hour-long MCLE program, Mediator Stacie Feldman Hausner, Esq. shares information regarding the psychology behind negotiating decisions that can impact settlement. Stacie draws her information from her mediation experiences, her teaching curriculum at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine Law School, and her independent research. She will discuss the most prominent cognitive biases that impact settlement negotiations. She also will offer negotiating tactics to marginalize the impact of the biases and avoid impasse. Finally, she will share influence techniques that can optimize settlement outcomes.

Intellectual Property Law

Webinar: Creating Persuasive Records for Trial and on Summary Judgment in the TTAB

The speaker will discuss the best ways to introduce and improve the probative value of trial evidence. Tips will be shared on specific types of evidence, including discovery responses, discovery depositions, Internet materials, official records and third-party uses. The utility of evidentiary objections and best ways to prove fame will also be addressed.

Business Law

Webinar: What You Weren’t Taught in Law School: The Ins and Outs of Starting a Law Practice

It might seem daunting to consider starting a law practice. The questions seem endless: Do I need an office? How will I market and find clients? What about domain names, logos, letterhead and social media, creating my professional image and profile. This panel will begin to break down the process of starting your own practice and will provide practical advice to demystify the process.

California Lawyers Association

Webinar: Social Media for Bar Associations

Join us for this FREE Q1 2020 Lunchtime Webinar on February 25 at noon. This webinar will cover social media marketing for bar associations Using social media as a mechanism…

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.com or contact us at 916-516-1760 for assistance.

 

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