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Webinar: Construction Law Update and Year in Review
This course will address new case law and recent statutory revisions which promise to affect the practice of construction law in California in the years to come. Join noted construction law practitioners Shailendra (Shay) Kulkarni, Esq. of Sullivan Hill Rez & Engel, APLC and Jessica Bogo, Esq. of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP as they review notable substantive and procedural changes in California construction law and provide pointers and "best practices" in light of such changes
What’s Up With Us!
What’s Up With Us! Real Property Law Section monthly podcast-style discussion of real property hot topics, new cases, a guest interview, and announcement of upcoming Real Property Law Section events that you don’t want to miss.
Webinar: A Conversation with Steve Lerner, Assistant Commissioner for Legal Affairs at the DRE
Stephen Lerner was appointed by Governor Brown as Assistant Commissioner for Legal Affairs (Chief Counsel) on November 2, 2015. In this position, he serves as the principal legal advisor to the department, Commissioner, and executive team and oversees the department’s legal program.
Webinar: Introduction to Commercial Leasing
Topics will include an overview of the following lease provisions: Term, Rent, CAM/operating expenses, security deposits (including letters of credit and guaranties), repairs, surrender, holding over, subordination, insurance/indemnification, landlord remedies, standard statutory waivers, construction issues (including work letters) and renewal options.
Webinar: Partnering With a Litigator When Issues Relating to an Existing Lease Arise
Often times a transactional commercial real estate client will reach out to the attorney who helped draft their lease with an issue that has arisen from the lease and the question is when and how should that attorney seek assistance from a litigator. This program will provide hypothetical situations from a transactional attorney’s perspective and then discuss those situations
Webinar Replay: Legal Ethics in a Remote World
All members of the California State Bar must heed the Rules of Professional Conduct as they represent clients through video conferences, Zoom depositions, online court hearings, and other remote means. Even as courts reopen and attorneys return to the office, remote representation and advocacy will continue to some degree due to their practicalities and efficiencies.