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Please join members of the Editorial Board for a fun and informative orientation and discussion of the nuts and bolts of the editorial process. All are welcome and there will be a lot of opportunities to join the team. Read more

Monty A. McIntyre, Esq. is the publisher of California Case Summaries™ which provides short summaries, organized by legal topic, of every new published civil and family law case helping California lawyers easily keep up with the new case law and fight for their clients. Read more

The Real Property Law Journal (“Journal”) of the Real Property Law Section of the California Lawyers Association is California’s preeminent statewide publication for real estate attorneys. Read more

In the recent decision in RGC Gaslamp, LLC v. Ehmcke Sheet Metal Co., Inc. (2020), the Fourth Appellate District held that a trial court properly granted an anti-SLAPP motion because the recording of a mechanic’s lien is protected by the litigation privilege under Civil Code Section 47(b). Read more

Proposition 19 would make two significant changes to existing rules that allow certain individuals to transfer their property tax base from one residence to another. According to the Secretary of State website, as of November 10, just over 51% of Californians have voted to enact Proposition 19. Read more

The 29th Annual Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite® was held virtually this year from October 15-18, 2020. The Conference’s 900+ attendees had access to 18 educational panels, keynote speakers, and more. Read more

It is an honor and a privilege to be the Chair of the Litigation Section of the California Lawyers Association during one of the most consequential moments in American history. There are three major challenges facing the legal community and, more broadly, our society. Read more

I hope you continue to stay safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. With so many distractions and reasons for anxiety swirling, and with the recent passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, I am reminded of the life story of Isaac Lidsky. Read more

It was only months ago that most professional firms took the position that it was generous to offer remote working. Many looked at it as a luxury or an employee perk. Today, it is a necessity. COVID-19 has forced firms to work remotely if they want to stay alive. As part of this virtual landscape, communication is more important than ever. Read more

As law firm business development consultants and trainers, we know that a potential client referred to an attorney by even the most highly regarded referral source will inevitably do an internet search. Read more