Webinar

Arbitration has grown in leaps and bounds over the last few decades. Court crowding, the difficulty of even getting before a judge on minor motions, judges’ predilection to toss cases via summary disposition as a way of pruning dockets, partisan judges – all these factors have pushed many run-of-the-mill commercial cases into arbitration. Read more

Every large transaction has tax ramifications for the parties, and almost every transaction can benefit from some judicious planning for those consequences.  In mediation, the contemplated settlement transaction is no different. Read more

Depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts are reported to be an increasing concern for people of all ages and background… and some studies have shown that attorneys may be disproportionately impacted by these mental health challenges. Read more

CalABLE Accounts offer different benefits to those that qualify than other planning tools such as special needs trusts. Read more

This webinar is review of current IRS trends and best practices regarding information return penalties. Read more

This program hopes to foster inclusive cultures by creating safe spaces for brave conversations. The speakers will introduce a common language that differentiates between various types of bias. Read more

Dr. Linton Mohammed will cover the basics of forensic document examination including when to use a forensic document examiner and the techniques that he uses to catch fraudsters. Read more

There is far more to effective listening than meets the ear.  In the midst of conflict, we need to help both/all sides to feel heard, understood, and respected. Read more

Patrick A. Kohlmann and Vivian L. Thoreen will review recent developments that are most pertinent and relevant to trust and estate attorneys. This includes selected cases of interest from 2021 and 2022, and selected legislation of importance chaptered during this period.  Read more

Along with answering the question of "what is a trust protector?," this presentation will provide insight into common use cases for trust protectors, best practices when advising trust protectors, and potential liability of trust protectors. Read more