The procedures for the taking of evidence followed in international arbitration differ greatly from domestic litigation and arbitration in the US. Depositions, wide ranging document discovery and written interrogatories will generally be excluded and arbitral hearings are often far shorter than what one finds in domestic cases. These differences can often come as a surprise to US counsel who are not experienced in the field. Read more
California has approximately 10% of the 8,700 Opportunity Zones throughout the country. Significant tax benefits are available to investors who purchase and redevelop property in these Opportunity Zones. This program will provide an overview of the Opportunity Zones legislation and how any partnership or LLC can access these federal tax benefits. Read more
The webinar will focus on practical issues that shall be taken into account for intellectual property practitioners interested in filing in Brazil; analysis of the current trademark practice versus the provisions of the Madrid Protocol. Read more
Learn the basics and nuanced strategies for bringing and defending requests for domestic violence restraining orders, including best practices for preparation and litigation. Read more
Two appellate specialists will discuss brief-writing strategies and tactics including elements of style and writing, and how they apply to the strategy of brief writing. Read more
This program will provide direction and advice from three accomplished judges on the unwritten rules and best practices for courtroom conduct, communication with other counsel and the impact of your overall approach to the law practice and your community reputation. Read more
The panel consists of a federal judge and two extremely knowledgeable advocates who will explain (1) what business records are; (2) what business records are not (and how to spot the issues); and (3) how to successfully get business records into evidence, including laying the foundation and responding to objections. Read more
This program offers 1 MCLE credit in Legal Ethics. You must register in advance to participate. Navigating the ethical rules of professional conduct can be a challenge, especially for new attorneys. Join David Majchrzak for a quick review of ten common ethical mistakes made by attorneys and what you can do to avoid them. Speaker: David Majchr Read more