Real Property Law Section

Whether property is currently being used for cannabis purposes or in intended to be used for such purposes, and whether the property is for sale or lease, the unique nature of the cannabis industry means that lawyers will inevitably be called upon to consult on a plethora of legal issues. Read more

Join us for Day 1 of the The 2021 Summer Cannabis (Law) Series Read more

As the country re-opens and potential clients return to their busy lives, attorneys need to quickly pivot and adapt this changing landscape. This webinar will discuss ethical and effective strategies for building a strong online presence and best practices in social media and web-based marketing, including dealing with online review sites. We will also address the California Rules of Professional Conduct pertaining to attorney advertising, as well as considerations for attorneys who actively engage in social media regarding their personal views. Read more

Shopping center developers, owners and investors are increasingly diversifying the tenant mix of their properties to include medical-related uses. This seminar will focus on what is driving such changes as well as what obstacles and/or issues are presented by such uses, including implications of existing reciprocal easement agreements, use restrictions, land use constraints, lender controls and regulatory requirements. Read more

1.25 Hours MCLE Register Here Sea level rise is projected to accelerate in coming decades as climate change warms the oceans (causing them to expand) and increases the melting of ice and snow. Higher sea level will exacerbate storm damage to coastal property, increase saltwater intrusion into coastal ground water basins, and literally shift the mean high tide mark—a key boundary between public and private coastal property interests—inland in many areas. These shifts will increase legal conflict along California’s coast.… Read more

My interest and motivation: Chronic disease devastated my family – My mother and her father died of a stroke in their 40’s! – My father: kidney and prostate cancer, on dialysis & miserable for the last 10 - 15 years of his life – My grandfather on my dad’s side had heart disease and diabetes; his physician recommended a leg be removed. Read more

This panel will discuss the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, impersonation and forgery, wire fraud and wire instructions and best practices to ensure that the person claiming to sign a document was actually the one who signed it. Read more

AB 5 (effective January 1, 2020) imposes substantial changes on independent contractor relationships. This session will explore how AB 5 changed the landscape for independent contractors and businesses, potential liabilities arising from the law, and risk mitigation going forward. Read more

Monthly podcast with Ashley Peterson, Neil Kalin, and Frantz Farreau which includes an interview with a surprise guest, discussions of hot topics and new cases of note, and forecast of upcoming events for the Real Property Law Section. This month’s case discussions will address three topics. Read more

There is a growing trend of employers adopting dog-friendly policies in the workplace. These companies argue that dogs in the workplace reduce stress and encourage positive social interaction among employees. Commercial landlords who previously prohibited dogs in the workplace have had to learn how to accommodate the tenant requirement of allowing dogs in the workplace. Read more