"INSIDE THE STAIRCASE" - Lessons Learned from a Hard-Fought Case: I. Direct & Cross of Experts and Combating Junk Science
A VIDEO CLE SERIES LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN!
He said she fell. The state said it was murder. Oscar-winning filmmaker Jean-Xavier de L’Estrade chronicled the prosecution of Michael Peterson as it was unfolding. The filmmakers gained unprecedented access to Peterson, his legal team, his family, and the state as they investigated and tried the case. The result is the first and best true crime documentary series, “The Staircase” (currently streaming on Netflix).
Using clips from the film, including never-before-seen footage, lead counsel David Rudolf appears with an all-star panel to dissect the highs and lows of the litigation, and illuminate lessons from which every practitioner – both civil and criminal – can learn!
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Substance Use Disorders in the Legal Profession - Causes, Signs, and Treatment
Our speaker, Thomas W. Norris, Jr., will provide a brief examination of the prevalence of substance use disorders and mental health disorders. He will outline how the law culture contributes to the possibility of addiction and will review the many warning signs of a substance use disorder. Also covered will be signs to look for that may indicate an attorney is struggling with a substance abuse issue and touch on why it is important to be aware of these signs, for both the attorney and the firm.
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02/18/2020 - Eliminating Gender Bias: Practical Strategies and Tips for International Business Lawyers
Many forms of bias disproportionately impact women in international business and this webinar will address the real world ethics situations in which these forms of bias can arise, ranging from recruiting to career advancement, team building and professional relationships.
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02/18/2020 - The Psychology of Settlement
This presentation will discuss the most prominent cognitive biases that impact settlement negotiations and will offer negotiating tactics to marginalize the impact of the biases and avoid impasse. Finally, the speaker will share influence techniques that can optimize settlement outcomes.
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02/19/2020 - What You Weren’t Taught in Law School: The Ins and Outs of Starting a Law Practice
It might seem daunting to consider starting a law practice. This panel will begin to break down the process of starting your own practice and will provide practical advice to demystify the process.
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02/20/2020 - Got Engaged for Valentine’s Day? 7 Legal Issues to Address Before Saying “I Do!”
This program will provide attorneys and other legal professionals with legal tips to address before getting married, including premarital contracts, premarital gifts, post-marital contracts and separate property v. marital property and marital assets and income.
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02/21/2020 - The Art of Avoiding Surprises: A Practitioner’s Guide to Substantial Evidence and the WCAB’s Power to Develop the Record
In this 1 hour training, the attendees will receive a step by step guide to the Board’s power on substantial evidence and development of the record and how to identify whether a report is substantial evidence on several commonly litigated issues including compensability, permanent disability, and apportionment.
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02/24/2020 - Suspension and Removal of Trustees
Panelists will address the applicable law and procedures for suspension and removal of Trustees.
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02/26/2020 - What You Weren’t Taught in Law School: How to Be Civil and Mind Your Ethical Obligations in What Seems Like an Uncivil World
This panel seeks to dispel the myth that the adversarial nature of the litigation system is advantageous and will give guidance on how to work with colleagues, address judges, and deal with adverse parties while maintaining professionalism and civility.
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02/27/2020 - 2019 Developments in California Legal Ethics
The co-panelists will provide an overview of significant developments in California legal ethics during 2019.
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02/27/2020 - The How-To of Grandparent and Stepparent Visitation
This webinar will focus on Grandparent claims for custodial, visitation and guardianship rights related to minor children in existing domestic matters and the method for bringing claims where no present suit exists.
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02/28/2020 - From Head to Toe, Rating all parts of the Body with the AMA Guides; The Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems (Part 2 of 8)
This webinar will discuss cardiovascular impairments and the new hypertension guidelines from the American Heart Association. In addition, the presentation will address respiratory and other pulmonary impairments.
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03/03/2020 - Recent Developments in Internet and Privacy Law Affecting California Consumer Financial Service Providers
This one-hour webinar will discuss some of the issues that the new rules raise for consumer financial services providers and the interaction between the CCPA and existing state and federal consumer finance and privacy laws.
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