Events
Business Law Section Insurance Law Symposium: Insurance Law & Regulation for Non-Insurance Lawyers
We are proud to present the 2021 Insurance Law Symposium! Join us for these three excellent programs and earn 3 hours of MCLE credit.
Webinar: Business Litigation Series: Attorneys’ Fees: Best Practices for Litigating a Motion
This webinar will go over tips for litigating attorney fee motions in business litigation, focusing on contractual attorneys’ fees and Civil Code section 1717.
Big Tech and Antitrust: Understanding Coordinated Enforcement in Tech
This program will provide a primer on recent antitrust enforcement in the technology sector for both experienced antitrust practitioners and non-antitrust specialists.
Webinar: Subordination and Recharacterization of Claims in Bankruptcy
This panel, comprised of an esteemed Bankruptcy Judge and two bankruptcy attorneys with extensive experience in such matters will discuss developments in the case law of particular interest to California practitioners, as well as some "best practices."
Webinar: Third Party Discovery: Procedural and Ethical Considerations
Judge Segal, former chief magistrate judge of the central district of California, will answer questions from moderator and audience regarding third party discovery. In particular, the discussion will focus on “custody, possession or control” and when documents are in the legal control of a party or in the custody of a third party; what type of relationship is necessary to show “legal control”; what a third party must do to object to discovery; what a party must do if he or she wants to object to third party discovery; and what are the court’s concerns when third party discovery is at issue. Judge Segal will also discuss enforcement of third-party discovery.
Webinar: Hot Topic in Business Litigation: Direct and Derivative Claims in Corporate Litigation
This webinar explores the similarities and differences between direct and derivative claims made on behalf of California Corporations. We will break down California Corporations Code section 800 and discuss how it can be used by shareholders to litigate claims in the name of a corporation. We will also look at the limits of this code section and the steps required to make a derivative claim.
2021 Annual Meeting
Register now for the 2021 Annual Meeting. Fulfill CLE credits, enjoy keynote speakers, meet sponsors, and learn about the latest trends in the legal community!
Webinar: Litigating Alter Ego Claims
The Hon. Elizabeth Feffer and Everett L. Green will discuss the alter ego doctrine and the appropriate and inappropriate uses of the doctrine, pleading requirements, and strategies to minimize the risk of alter ego liability.
Webinar: Building Persuasive Damages Models for Business Cases and Related Contract Drafting Tips
The panel will discuss compelling damage models in business cases. Attention will be given to limitations of damages, evidentiary issues, pre-trial motions, expert testimony, strategic and tactical decision-making, and contract drafting techniques.
Webinar: Litigation Funding in Bankruptcy Cases: How to Get it & Potential Pitfalls (Help Me Legalist, You’re My Only Hope)
Litigation financing is being used by attorneys, bankruptcy trustees, and debtors to address the financial challenges associated with insolvency litigation & reorganizations.
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