Events
Webinar: California Code of Civil Procedure Section 231.7 and Jury Selection: What You Need to Know
California Code of Civil Procedure Section 231.7 ushered in new procedures and responsibilities for all parties in a jury trial.
Webinar: Wellness in Law: Finding Harmony Between Personal and Professional Performance
In this webinar, participants will delve into the crucial topic of attorney well-being and its impact on fulfilling professional duties, covering key aspects such as:Â
Marin Coastal Trail Wellness Hike and Discussion
Law practice can be grueling. The work can be intense, and the hours, long. Stress is inevitable, but with a systematic and comprehensive wellness program, with regular hiking as the foundation, manageable.
Webinar: The EU Digital Decade – What US lawyers need to knowÂ
The EU AI Act became law on August 1, 2024. Although its operative provisions will not kick in until early 2025, given the scope of the law, companies should be starting to consider their compliance approach to avoid being caught off guard. This webinar will cover the basics of Europe’s flagship AI law, which will impact many US businesses operating in or targeting European customers.
Delegation to Mexico
Join California Lawyers Association and its International Law and Immigration Section on our first ever Delegation Trip to Mexico City. Registration is open for a maximum of 35 attendees.
Webinar: Stuart Travels to England (and Paris)! What Liverpool, the Beatles, and Paris Teach About Attorney Ethics
Stuart Teicher has always loved the Beatles, so it was just a matter of time until he made a pilgrimage to England. In this travel-journal style program, Stuart visits historical sites in Liverpool, London, and Paris, and talks about the Beatles and attorney ethics. Oh, and you don’t have to know anything about the Beatles (or Paris) to enjoy and learn from this program.
Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame 30th Anniversary Celebration
Join us for the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame 30th Anniversary in San Francisco on August 23, 2024!
Free Webinar: Purdue Pharma: The U.S. Supreme Court’s Opinion and Its Ramifications
On June 27, 2024, in a 5-4 decision in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P., the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Bankruptcy Code “does not authorize a release and injunction that, as part of a plan of reorganization under Chapter 11, effectively seeks to discharge claims against a nondebtor without the consent of affected claimants.” The Supreme Court thereby rejected the cornerstone of a chapter 11 plan and nationwide mass tort settlement, allegedly worth about $10 billion, involving OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family. This was the most significant bankruptcy decision in decades. The Purdue Pharma case delineates the outer boundaries of the Bankruptcy Code as a solution to mass tort litigation and the so-called collective action problem. Although the decision prohibits nonconsensual third-party releases in a chapter 11 plan, several types of non-debtor releases remain available after Purdue Pharma. The majority and dissenting opinions both have significant implications for bankruptcy law and legal advocacy in pending and future proceedings.
SALT Committee Annual Meeting
At the SALT Committee's Annual Meeting, representatives from the four state taxing agencies will present on current developments and provide general status updates on matters from the last fiscal year.
Grow Your Leadership Book Club: The Anxious Lawyer
Many lawyers feel hesitant to try meditation, which can seem alien and inaccessible from the vantage point of a professional culture that places great value on logic and reason. The authors of The Anxious Lawyer describe how meditation and mindfulness practices support a more effective and enjoyable legal practice as well as better self-understanding, more rewarding relationships, and a deeper feeling of connection with the world.
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