Create more credible-looking briefs with insights and editing checklists from the California Reporter of Decisions and a senior appellate court attorney.

This program offers 1 participatory MCLE credit. You must register in advance to participate.  When the result of a bench trial goes up on appeal, the factor most influential on the result is the statement of decision. A statement of decision can also have other important ramifications for the effect of a court decision on future proceedings between the parties, regardless of whether an appeal occurs. This program provides guidance on both the requirements and opportunities presented by the complex and…

Resolving conflict becomes faster and easier when dispute resolution professionals add visual communication to the process. That’s because humans are visually wired. So, when you bring visual language into the process, you amplify the effect of any intervention.

An appellate justice shares his insights on the unique role of appellate advocates. The discussion will include practical tips on appellate techniques and how to work with the trial court record, which shapes appeals.

Come learn about the important changes to Rule 1.15 of the Rules of Professional Conduct which have greatly expanded the obligations of attorneys to maintain advanced fees in trust and to account, report and pay out entrusted funds to third parties (not solely their clients). This program will cover the only carve out for the requirement for depositing advanced fees into a trust account for flat fees, and explain the difference between an hourly, flat fee or true retainer agreement.