Events
Conversation between new Chief Judge, Philip Gutierrez, and Judge Dolly Gee for the Central District regarding changes to and new vision for the Court and tips for effective advocacy given the changes
Through a very informative discussion, new Chief Judge Philip Gutierrez and Judge Dolly Gee will discuss changes already implemented at the United States District Court for the Central District of California to address COVID-19: technology, rules and general orders, and safety precautions and protocols.
Webinar Replay: 38th Annual Real Property Spring Conference: The Rise of Autonomous Vehicles and Implications for Land Planning and Development
This cutting edge panel will also analyze trends in how A. I. is likely to influence where development will occur and the nature of that development.
#MeToo After The Dust Has Settled
The #MeToo movement has led to high profile cases in media, entertainment, and politics. Social scientists are busy assessing whether it represents a “norms cascade” – a precipitous shift in social expectations and standards – and how deep or sustained the long-term cultural change will be. But #MeToo has certainly impacted what factors to consider when evaluating and litigating cases.
Webinar Replay: Death & Incapacity … What to Do When an Attorney Dies or Becomes Incapacitated
This panel will address the steps that can and should be implemented to avoid the devasting operational issues...
Webinar: Stairway to a Heavenly Decision: How Led Zeppelin Won in the Ninth Circuit and May Have Fixed Music Copyright Law
Led Zeppelin’s attorney, Peter Anderson, will discuss the travails of the band’s litigation involving the iconic Stairway to Heaven song. This program will cover the background leading to the complaint in 2014 accusing the band of copying Stairway to Heaven’s introduction from an obscure instrumental recording by the group Spirit; through discovery and the jury verdict of non-infringement; to a reversal by a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit; and, ultimately, to the recent en banc decision reversing that reversal.
Webinar: Legal Career Paths During COVID-19: Private Practice Perspectives, Part 1
Across the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted everyday life, caused thousands of deaths, and unleased unprecedented economic stress not seen since the 2008 Great Recession. These economic conditions have had an impact on the legal profession.
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: Introduction to Custody, Visitation and Move-Away Cases for New Family Law Attorneys
The most contentious issues that a new attorney will face in handling a Family Law case are generally those that involve custody and visitation of children.
Webinar: 2019 California Public Records & Open Meetings Conference: CEQA- Handling the PRA and Administrative Record
In CEQA litigation, the administrative record is the key document that memorializes the evidence and proceedings which lead to project approval. When the petitioners in a CEQA lawsuit choose to prepare the administrative record themselves, they are increasingly using the Public Records Act as a tool in such work, and doing so imposes costs and burdens on the public agency.
Webinar: Powers of Attorney – Myths, Management and Litigation
This program will cover the scope of authority granted under powers of attorney; strategies for drafting provisions to meet your clients’ specific needs and to avoid litigation; proper management and administration by agents serving under powers of attorney; and litigation relating to breaches of duties by agents.
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