Events
Webinar: Strategic Use of Settlement Offers Under State and Federal Law
This webinar will consist of an overview of offers of compromise (and their associated cost-shifting provisions) available under the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68 and California Code of Civil Procedure section 998. The discussion will include a review of the basic components of each type of offer, the key differences between them, avoidance of potential pitfalls, the importance of timing, and other strategic considerations when making these offers.
Webinar: Working Tools for Eliminating Cultural Bias
This webinar will go over the understanding of different types of bias from macro to micro. Discussing the impact of cultural bias and who is affected. Working tools to implement and eliminate cultural bias.
The Legal Landscape of Police Officer Discipline in 2020
Recent high-profile incidents involving police use of force and alleged misconduct have led to a national discussion about administrative discipline of officers.
Webinar Replay: Sexual Harassment, Assaults and Misconduct under Criminal and Labor Law
There is an intersection between Criminal Law and Labor and Employment Law when sexual conduct is an issue. Discussion on how to handle cases that may have an overlap with both Criminal Law and Labor and Employment Law implications.
Webinar: Trademark Decisions: The Past Year in the Courts and the TTAB
Long time co-authors Ted Davis of Kirkpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP and John Welch of Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C. will present their highly regarded annual summary and analysis of the past year’s most important trademark case decisions from the U.S. courts and the USPTO.
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: Dealing With Difficult Opponents: Tactical and Practical Solutions
During this program the speakers will going over how to deal with difficult opposing counsel from the standpoint of litigation strategy, not one’s own mental health. They will also examine the possible motivations behind obstreperous behavior by opposing counsel and California law concerning the possible consequences of such behavior. This program will also go over tactical suggestions and about how to cope with such behavior and two case studies with examples of successful approaches.
Webinar Replay: Criminal Law New Laws Update 2020
As always, a new year brings changes to criminal law. You will hear about the major changes in criminal defense law that took effect 1/1/2020 from both the prosecution and defense viewpoints.
Webinar: Work and Weed: What Lawyers Need to Know About Cannabis in the Workplace
This webinar will explore three primary topics: (1) current laws regulating marijuana, including what exactly California legalized, the current state of federal law and enforcement ...
Virtual Happy Hour
Want to meet criminal law practitioners from around California, hear how COVID-19 has affected people's practices, and swap war stories? Join the Criminal Law Section Executive Committee for a Virtual Happy Hour!
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