New Lawyers Section

As COVID-19 has affected nearly every segment of daily life, some major life milestones, such as celebrations, weddings, graduations, and the California Bar Exam, have also been impacted. Generally, the California Bar exam is administered in February and July, in-person, every year. Read more

When a trial court dismisses a case or enters final judgment, basic practical requirements must be followed to competently represent clients in state appellate court. The following article discusses relevant appellate rules as well as tips for successfully navigating the appellate process. Read more

Even before the applicant is seen by the PQME, a lot can be litigated about the PQME. This presentation addresses the most frequent issues that arise before the PQME evaluation, including how the WCAB addresses disputes about the medical specialty, timing of the PQME request, cancellation of the PQME evaluation, replacement panels and timeliness of the reports, and more. Read more

Learn or re-learn the 1, 2, 3 of how to properly impeach a witness. Learn the ins and outs of rehabilitating an impeached witness. It’s been a while since mock impeachments in law school. Read more

What’s the first thing you think of when you think of Rolda? If you thought of a quirky 70’s sitcom starring Valerie Harper, you owe it to yourself to come to the CLA Workers’ Compensation Spring Conference. Read more

Over the last several years there have been a plethora of cases by the WCAB applying the Kite decision, which is the case that paved the way for the adding of permanent disability ratings instead of using the Combined Values Chart (CVC). Read more

Don’t be caught by surprise! Have you had a case where you were certain you would win your case only to have the Board find you did not have substantial evidence? Read more

CYLA is actively searching for four new Section Liaisons, covering each of the following sections: International Law; Real Property, Antitrust, Solo and Small Firm, and Law Practice Management and Technology. The CYLA Section Liaison acts as a conduit between the California Young Lawyers Association and each of these sections. Your role as a liaison would be to help develop content, programs, and events for young lawyers. Read more

Calling all young lawyers! Come join us for fun and discussion with some of California’s best antitrust and privacy lawyers. You will get to network and discuss various topics in an informal “break-out room” setting. Read more

Calling all young lawyers! Come join us for fun and discussion with some of California’s best antitrust and privacy lawyers. Read more