Events
CLA Workers’ Compensation Annual Awards Ceremony & Celebration
Celebrate excellence in the field of workers' compensation on Saturday September 28th aboard the iconic Queen Mary in Long Beach.
Free Webinar: The History and Future of Judicial DiversityÂ
In 2000, the California State Bar released a twenty-year projection that found as the population of California would become more diverse, the demographic make-up for attorneys and judges was projected to be less diverse. As a result, numerous pipeline projects were initiated, and the state held its first Judicial Diversity Summit in 2006. Since that time, strides
DECONSTRUCTING THE NOVEMBER 2024 BALLOT: AN EXAMINATION OF THE STATEWIDE PROPOSITIONS
Join a law professor with expertise in politics, government, and the initiative process and an attorney who specializes in ballot measure campaigns for an in-depth analysis of the impact of changes to the law that would be made by the propositions; legal and political issues surrounding the ballot measures; California’s initiative and referendum process; the interplay with the Legislature; supporters and opponents; major sources of funding; and the strategies behind ballot measure campaigns.
Webinar: Living Out Loud Through Social Media—Ethical Challenges for Attorneys
Attorney marketing through social media is expected as attorneys work to build relationships and value.  Commenting on “hot topics” in the law through Linked in, X, Facebook can help enhance an Attorney’s brand and reputation.  But there are ethical issues related to client confidentiality, candor to the court, contact with the court and jurors, trial publicity, communication about attorney’s services, advertising and soliciting potential clients that need to be considered. Â
Webinar: How to Add Impairments Instead of Using the CVC: The New Rules after Vigil v. County of Kern
Randy H. Pollak is the Director, California Attorney, for WCF Insurance Company, and is a Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law. Mr. Pollak is a widely known speaker and author, and was the former Managing Editor of the Workers’ Compensation Quarterly, the official legal publication of the California Lawyers’ Association. Judge Josephine K. Broussard is a…
Visibility Through Publications Webinar Series: What to Write About
Free event! No MCLE. Presented by the Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach Committee Visibility Through Publications Webinar series, presented by the Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach Committee aims to encourage members of the legal community to participate in publications by demystifying the process, providing helpful tips, and demonstrating how they stand to benefit from being published. In…
Webinar: 2024 Employment Law Legislative Update
This panel of experienced practitioners will cover the most important new employment laws that should be on your radar.
Webinar: Environmental Dispute Resolution Strategies
This webinar will cover settlement tips from top environmental lawyers and mediators on how to resolve environmental matters including CERCLA, Clean Water Act, CEQA and water rights. Topics will include statutory ADR rules in environmental cases, and interactive dialogue on settlement strategies on issues such as: timing, mediator selection, negotiation principles, insurance, injunctive relief, attorneys' fees, and preparation and management of the ADR session.
Webinar: How to Sell Houses When Co-Owners Disagree
1 Participatory MCLE Credits This webinar will cover the following: Speakers: Melissa Karlsten and Elijah Underwood Non-Member Price $75.00Member Price$55.00 Melissa Raneri Karlsten is a shareholder of Aaron, Riechert, Carpol & Riffle, and has been practicing in the area of Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law since 2002. The State Bar of California Board of…
Webinar: Awarding Attorney Fees, Costs, and Interest in Arbitration
Attorney fees, arbitration costs, and interest often constitute a significant portion of an arbitration award. This Webinar examines how arbitrators determine these issues, and provides advocates with the information they need to better advance their client's interests whether they are seeking or opposing fee and cost awards.
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 1) How an arbitrator determines whether to award attorney fees and costs.
 2) The basis for an attorney fee and cost award.
 3) Factors arbitrators consider when determining the amount of attorney fees and costs.
 4) Calculating pre and post-award interest.
 5) Best practices for briefing these issues in arbitration and other practical tips.
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