Events
Webinar: Care Custodians and Spouses: New Legislation Affecting Their Rights
In the 2014 decision of Lintz v. Lintz the court applied Family Code section 721 to estate plans.  Section 721 imposes a duty of the highest good faith and fair dealing on spouses, and a statutory presumption of undue influence arises wherever one spouse obtains an advantage over the other.  Probate Code section 21385 was amended to remove the presumption created by the Lintz case.  Other legislation passed protects elders from aggressive Care Custodians.
Webinar: Navigating the Statement of Decision Process
When the result of a bench trial goes up on appeal, the factor most influential on the result is the statement of decision. A statement of decision can also have other important ramifications for the effect of a court decision on future proceedings between the parties, regardless of whether an appeal occurs.
Webinar: Estate Planning and Divorce
Details the effects of marriage and divorce on estate plans executed prior to change in status. Deals with limitations on planning under Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders; effects of dissolution judgment on provisions for former spouse under the probate code; effects of dissolution on family court/probate court jurisdiction; effects of dissolution on ERISA plans; collection of support obligations from decedent estates/trusts; ethical issues related to representation of former spouses.
Free Webinar: Working Remotely in These Times
Your CLA Family Law Section leaders understand the struggles we face dealing with society’s response to the COVID 19 Virus, the County Health Services Shelter Order, and the need to continue to function.
Webinar: A Powerful Visual Technique for Resolving Disputes
Resolving conflict becomes faster and easier when dispute resolution professionals add visual communication to the process. That’s because humans are visually wired. So, when you bring visual language into the process, you amplify the effect of any intervention.
Coffee Break
Whether it’s a chance to connect with others virtually or a chance to get away from attempts to impersonate a teacher, we can all use a break. CLA is offering…
Webinar Replay: 2019 Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite: The Coastal Squeeze: Managing Climate Change’s Impacts on Our Coastlines
With sea level rise and the increased frequency of coastal flooding, threats to coastal residences, coastal infrastructure risks, beach erosion and beach loss, saltwater intrusion into coastal aquifers and compromised shoreline safety are increasingly apparent. This panel will cover threats to the coastline from climate change-induced sea level rise, mitigation efforts to address those impacts, financial challenges to mitigation and equity in mitigation conversations.
Webinar: As If Divorce Was Your Biggest Problem – What Happens When Someone Dies During the Divorce Proceeding?
Yulissa Zulaica and Joseph Urbanski, of Johnston, Kinney & Zulaica, will provide insights as to: Estate Planning changes during divorce – what can and what can’t you do? Which court has jurisdiction? What about spousal and child support? What about enforcement of the Marital Settlement Agreement? And debts?
Webinar Replay: Law Enforcement Use of Force & Liability Conference: Body Worn Camera and Effective Deposition Preparation
This panel will discuss various body-worn camera policies and their impacts on preparing officers for depositions and testimony. This will include handling conflicts between reports and video recordings and techniques to effectively prepare officers for depositions and other related testimony. Participants will learn strategies for officer preparation, confidence building, and anticipated cross-examination, keys to a successful defense.
The Small Business Reorganization Act: A Primer and Path for the Future
This program is presented jointly by the Insolvency Law Standing Committee of the Business Law Section of the California Lawyers Association and the San Diego Bankruptcy Forum.
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