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As in previous years, we have sought to recognize excellence among the many California lawyers practicing as solos or in small firms. The year, we launched the 2019 inaugural Excellence Awards to afford special recognition. The Award is especially meaningful as it is given to those practitioners whose work has been recognized by their peers. Read more

2019 has been a year of reinvention for the Solo and Small Firm Section. From a new Mission Statement to new Signature Programming to revamped Awards and more, July now finds us rolling out a new name for our electronic newsletter. Welcome the "The Solo Advisor." Read more

As a benefit of Section membership, CLA Workers’ Comp Section members have access to a plethora of our most popular articles from our publications. Read more

This month we are highlighting the Technology, Website, and Social Media Subcommittee of the Executive Committee of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the California Lawyers Association (CLA). This subcommittee is Chaired by Elizabeth Furlow and below please find what she had to say: Read more

Luis v. WCAB, (2019) 84 Cal. Comp Cases 107 Ms. Luis (“Applicant”) sustained an injury on 12/9/2013 while employed by Labor Finders as a bakery assistant. She alleged injury to her lumbar spine, cervical spine, right knee, right upper extremity, bilateral hips, digestive and excretory systems, skin and right hand. Defendant accepted the lumbar spine, cervical spine, right knee, and right upper extremity only. Applicant had sustained at least three prior industrial injuries to overlapping body parts, all of which had resolved by Compromise & Release. Read more

Recent Family Law Cases (current through 6/21/19) [Opinions available at: http://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions-slip.htm] By: Stephen D. Hamilton, CFLS Read more

A significant role of the Family Law Executive Committee is to propose affirmative legislation to address issues or problems within family law. This message addresses the affirmative legislation process, current affirmative legislation being developed by FLEXCOM, and how you can be involved with future FLEXCOM affirmative legislation. Read more

CYLA is pleased to offer our members a new self-study article this month, titled Using Metadata in Depositions. The article is available for purchase for $20, and upon completion of the article and examination you will receive one hour (1.0) of self-study MCLE credit. Read more

As summer begins, CYLA would like to warmly welcome all the new members to the California Bar. We had CYLA executive committee members present in Sacramento, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Oakland to greet new members at the swearing in ceremonies. Read more

The Real Property Journal is currently soliciting articles regarding space sharing, such as office co-working space and desk license arrangements, for Issue 4. The deadline for submittal is September 15. Read more