Events
Webinar: Look Up! Drones, Satellites, and ADR
Aviation technology has moved quickly forward, and what used to be toys are now tools of industry and public agencies. Drones are changing the aviation landscape. How do these technologies affect the law, and how does the law affect their use? SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket company has revolutionized internet technology with more than 4,500 Starlink satellites in low-Earth orbit. Musk’s unmatched power in the stars, including the use of satellites in Ukraine, raise unique business and legal issues. Look up to see drones and satellites and then return to Earth for a great discussion of cutting-edge ADR practices for drone and satellite disputes.
Webinar: Update on the Reformed Gang Laws Under AB 333
On October 8, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 333, the “STEP Forward Act,” into law. (2021 Cal. Legis. Serv. Ch. 699 (AB 333), subd. (g).) AB 333 significantly reformed California’s gang laws and sought to reduce their scope and disparate impact on communities of color.
Webinar: Evaluating Generative AI Licensing Terms
For lawyers and procurement professionals familiar with tech transactions looking to license AI/ML technologies on behalf of their clients, this presentation contains a brief introduction to AI/ML technologies, an exploration of special risks related to these technologies, commonly negotiated license provisions, and risk mitigation measures.
Anatomy of A Trial (Oakland)
Join us for Anatomy of a Trial, taking place October 13 in Oakland and October 27 in Los Angeles.
Webinar: Fluff Is for Pillows, Not Legal Writing
Lawyers have been passing down bad writing habits from generation to generation. In this program, the “CLE Performer” Stuart Teicher, Esq. teaches a new, more concise way of persuasive legal writing —  a paradigm he calls the “Surgical Strike.”  Stuart explains how lawyers can make their writings clear, concise, and direct by using Plain English.
Webinar: PAGA Claims after Adolph v. Uber Technologies
This program discusses how the California Supreme Court’s July 17, 2023, ruling in Adolph v. Uber Technologies impacts claims under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
Webinar: The Rise of the Robots: Harnessing AI’s Potential for the Future of Dispute Resolution
With the launch of ChatGPT4, many dispute resolution professionals have become paranoid about artificial intelligence replacing them. What if AI learns to  play the role of mediator or arbitrator, for a penny a case? How can we compete with algorithms that never sleep, speak 100 languages, and  can read a million cases in an afternoon? Are we destined to become obsolete relics, just waiting around to be upgraded to a better model?
California Delegation to Japan
Join the CLA delegation to Japan for visits with Osaka Bar Association, Dai-Ichi Tokyo Bar Association, and Kanagawa Bar Association.
Webinar: Understanding Estate, Gift, and Generation- Skipping Transfer Tax Rules for U.S. and Non- U.S. Residents
Estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax rules are complex and vary depending upon the residency of the taxpayer.
Webinar: Groff v. DeJoy’s Impact on Religious Liberty and the Workplace
This program will address the Supreme Court’s decision in Groff v DeJoy: a generational change in the law of religious accommodation. Come listen to plaintiff and management perspectives on the changes wrought by this decision.
We are committed to accessibility! Virtual events are equipped with closed captioning. To request an in-person accommodation, send us a note at accessibility@calawyers.org or contact us at 916-516-1760 for assistance.