Webinar

Nowhere are mediation skills more important than in resolving intellectual property disputes. This program will examine how mediators adapt the process to fit the situation presented by individual cases and how counsel for the parties can be most effective in using the process to achieve positive results for their clients. The focus will be on how resolution through mediation is often quite appropriates for intellectual property cases, especially those where non-monetary and/or relationship issues predominate. Read more

This program will discuss the application of California’s ethics rules to social media and technology, including issues with artificial intelligence, electronic discovery, electronic advertising and the use of social media evidence. Read more

What information exists in corporate compensation cases (including equity grants and bonuses) and how can you get it? Kate Merrill, a corporate lawyer-turned family lawyer, will address this, and strategies to overcome corporate confidentiality restrictions; necessary post-judgment monitoring; and why forensic accountants aren’t the answer. Read more

Following a person’s death, individuals are faced with a multitude of issues relating to handling of the remains. For some, the challenges in dealing with these responsibilities are overburdensome and the least of their concerns. For others, it is a welcome distraction. Read more

This is a free webinar. You must register in advance to participate. Conversation between Real Property section e-bulletin editor and section Co-chair about RPLS events, and interview with prominent real estate lawyer. Speaker: Neil Kalin Read more

This is a free webinar. You must register in advance to participate. Conversation between Real Property section e-bulletin editor and section Co-chair about RPLS events, and interview with prominent real estate lawyer. Speaker: Neil Kalin Read more

California is still under the 1990 draft regulations for transfers and spousal protections. This presentation will go over the eligibility basics and then treat strategies for eligibility for single and married applicants, using our existing transfer rules and keeping an eye on possible adoption of the Deficit Reduction Act rules. Read more

This program will focus on the changes to worker categorization prompted by the adoption of AB 5 this fall that followed the decision of Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles. In addition, the program will provide an overview of the risks if employers misclassify workers and predictions for how AB 5 will impact the gig economy in California. Read more

This webinar will provide useful advocacy techniques to use in an international arbitration seated in Europe. Topics include how to prepare your client for an international arbitration, how to effectively present evidence, civil law style direct and cross examinations techniques, delivering opening and closing statements, demeanor and credibility of your client and yourself as an advocate, arbitrator selection and disclosure issues in the civil law systems, and comparison of U.S. discovery methods with civil law style document production, meaningful alternatives to US style summary adjudication procedures, and common pitfalls regarding compliance with local ethical rules and bar association requirements. Read more

This webinar covers the fundamentals of traditional (section 1085) and administrative (section 1094.5) writs under the California Code of Civil Procedure, and provides examples of when and how to file writ of mandate petitions. The session also explores litigation strategies and best practices when bringing writ petitions, including important pre and post-filing considerations (e.g. exhaustion, augmenting the record, civil discovery, and notice requirements). Read more