Webinar

This webinar will consist of an overview of offers of compromise (and their associated cost-shifting provisions) available under the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68 and California Code of Civil Procedure section 998. The discussion will include a review of the basic components of each type of offer, the key differences between them, avoidance of potential pitfalls, the importance of timing, and other strategic considerations when making these offers. Read more

It’s the food! Currently, approximately 86% of US health care costs are attributable to chronic disease. Over 70% of adults in the U.S. are either overweight or obese; 50% have either prediabetes or diabetes, and coronary artery disease continues to be the #1 cause of death for men and women in the U.S. Read more

This webinar will go over the understanding of different types of bias from macro to micro. Discussing the impact of cultural bias and who is affected. Working tools to implement and eliminate cultural bias. Read more

The webinar will provide a discussion of the impact of the Supreme Court’s TC Heartland decision on patent litigation filings as well as venue determination and challenges. Read more

What you need to know about why, when, and how to file a writ petition; tips on how to avoid writ traps (including how to manage those incredibly short time limits); what the various court of appeal orders mean; and the insights of a practitioner who handled thousands of petitions in her nearly-40 years as a writs attorney in the Second District. Read more

In a world where “word of mouth” and “personal contacts” in finding the right lawyer is reduced in importance, it is critical that lawyers know how to advertise their skills effectively, yet ethically. Read more

The 2019-2020 U.S. Supreme Court term was an active one in the environmental area, with cases involving the Clean Water Act, Superfund sites, pipelines, and more. How will the Supreme Court 2019-2020 term shape environmental jurisprudence and what can we learn from the recent decisions as to how the justices might approach future environmental cases? Read more

Partnerships are an important part of United States tax administration and a major tax planning vehicle. This Webinar is part of a series that will be a valuable introductory course on the partnership lifecycle. For experienced tax professionals seeking to grow their skills, this course will also be useful as a refresher course to partnership mechanics. Read more

The program will examine the concept of genericness and its place in the “spectrum of marks.” It will then look at the USSC decision in Booking.com as well as the dissent. Finally, the program will look at the potential practical consequences of the Court’s holding on genericness, trademark registration, and trademark enforcement. The program will also include a discussion of the use of survey evidence in genericness cases. Read more

There are many changes taking place at the Orange County Superior Court. During the State of Court address, Presiding Judge Kirk Nakamura will discuss changes that have occurred, are taking place, and are planned for the future, including technological, personnel, and budget changes, which may impact your representation of clients before the Orange County Superior Court. Read more