04/04/2023 - Taking a Deposition: Law, Tactics, and Techniques
This webinar will provide new lawyers with an overview of the applicable rules and statutes governing depositions in California and will discuss tactics and techniques for taking a deposition. Whether you listen to this before your first deposition or after your fiftieth deposition, there is sure to be something for everyone. This presentation will also cover differences between taking a deposition in-person compared to a virtual deposition and techniques to effectively navigate those differences.
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04/28/2023 - The Ongoing Saga of Gig Workers, AB5 and Proposition 22
This webinar will provide all the “nuts and bolts” to deal with independent contractor issues, and place the discussion of the “gig” worker in the larger context and history of working through the problems with the simple question: who is an employee? The discussion will provide all the “nuts and bolts” to deal with independent contractor issues, and place the discussion of the “gig” worker in the larger context and history of working through the problems with the simple question: who is an employee?
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03/22/2023 - Bias in Mediation – Presented by Randy Choy, Esq.
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. Through a process of self-discovery, the hope is to strengthen workplace relationships by identifying and celebrating broader and deeper dimensions of diversity. The goal is to ensure the ability to identify and disrupt biases that have become institutionalized.
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04/20/2023 - Cross-Over Risks for Real Estate Lawyers Who Also Act as Real Estate Brokers
Even though an attorney may no longer be practicing law, they still get into trouble either simply by virtue of the fact that they are licensed, or possibly because they do cross a line and start offering legal advice in the context of a real estate transaction. Respective duties and responsibilities of the broker and real estate transactional attorney, where the line is between acting as a broker versus a real estate attorney, the standard of care imposed on both, and instances where brokers have gotten into trouble by virtue of also being real estate attorneys.
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05/24/2023 - Recent Updates on Legal Malpractice Cases Against Real Estate Lawyers
The risks real estate lawyers face from legal malpractice. This program will provide practical tips as well as reviewed recent cases to help you avoid getting sued.
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04/18/2023 - How to Win More Cases in California State Trial Court with Legal Analytics
Join the CLA and Trellis for an engaging webinar as we cover how legal analytics enables you to analyze the behavior and history of your judge, competitive counsel, prospects and clients to gain crucial insights into litigation history and ruling tendencies. We’ll show you how to leverage California state trial court - and verdict - data to be more efficient, more proactive, and achieve better results for your clients. You’ll learn how to maximize legal analytics to gain a competitive advantage, win cases and bring in more money when litigating in California state trial courts.
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03/29/2023 - COMING TO YOU LIVE: 2021 and 2022 Recent Developments, But Please No Comment on Depp v. Heard
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.
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03/29/2023 - CTAPP Rules and Regulations: What every California Licensed Attorney Needs to Know
As of January 1, 2023 the rules and regulations for attorneys who maintain client trust accounts have been modified. The new CTAPP process will be discussed, including how to be in compliance.
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03/23/2023 - The Art and Science of Listening in the Midst of Conflict: How to Do it and Why it Matters
There is far more to effective listening than meets the ear. In the midst of conflict, we need to help all parties feel heard, understood, and respected. Presenters will discuss the three levels of listening, as well as the neuroscience of listening.
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04/04/2023 - Trust Protectors: Guardians of the (Trust) Galaxy
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.
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03/24/2023 - Mediating the Impossible: Dealing with Difficult Personalities
In this program, our experienced panel will discuss real-world examples of mediating cases that seem impossible to settle, due to difficult parties and attorneys.
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04/13/2023 - Forensic Signature and Document Examination
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.
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04/04/2023 - Depression and Anxiety: The Personal Story of a Lawyer’s Journey
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. Ryan Griffith will share his own story to help other lawyers be more aware of the signs and symptoms of serious mental health conditions and find ways to cope and overcome depression while ensuring that they protect their clients’ interests, as well as their own welfare.
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04/20/2023 - California Cannabis Operators in Distress
In 2023, the California cannabis industry is under pressure, facing tough business conditions forcing layoffs, litigation, and even liquidation. These tough conditions arise from a variety of factors, affecting all California cannabis businesses, along with their stakeholders.
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12/05/2023 - Are Anti-Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation Policies & Trainings Working; if Not, What Do We Do?
This groundbreaking seminar will ask the difficult question - are workplace anti-discrimination, anti-harassment and anti-retaliation policies and trainings working? Further, if not, what are employment law practitioners to do?
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04/26/2023 - Tribal Courts in California
An overview of tribal courts in California, including historical context, general tribal court issues, and case studies. The presentation will also highlight the ways California law, federal Indian law, and tribal law intersect before tribal courts.
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04/26/2023 - Savvy Arbitration Advocacy: Making Arbitration Work for You
Arbitration need not be “one size fits all.” Parties may select a fair, knowledgeable arbitrator and custom design a flexible, efficient, and cost-effective process. This webinar teaches lawyers how to best use arbitration in their clients’ interests.
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04/12/2023 - QDROs: Don’t Kick the Can Down the Road!
Discussion of the most common pitfalls and traps when handling the division of retirement benefits while bifurcating status, drafting MSAs, or using model QDROs.
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04/05/2023 - International Information Returns – Trends and Strategies
Join this webinar as it be a review of current IRS trends and best practices regarding information return penalties.
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4/26-Complex Issues Regarding Children with Special Needs and Divorce: Minor’s Counsel & Mental Health Professional Perspectives
Join our distinguished panelists for an in-depth presentation and discussion of unique issues in family law matters when there is a child with special needs. You will hear views from the perspectives of both mental health professionals and Minor’s Counsel.
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04/12/2023 - Litigating Commercial Lease Disputes
This program will seek to educate lawyers on the fundamentals of litigating commercial lease disputes, addressing common disputes, claims, defenses, trial, ADR and various litigation strategies to successfully litigate a commercial lease dispute.
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04/27/2023 - Can Uncle Sam Bridge the Gap? Tax Opportunities - and Traps – in Alternative Dispute Resolution
A lively panel explores treatment of settlements and expenses; tales of settlements made possible or prevented by tax; and how mediators can bring parties together with tax opportunities and prevent tax bombshells from destroying emerging agreement.
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05/18/2023 - Relocation – Commercial Lease Clauses & Amendments
Commercial leases often grant landlords the right to relocate a tenant. Tenants do not like this provision and often vigorously negotiate. This webinar examines some compromises that can be made to a relocation provision and then provides an overview of key terms in a relocation amendment.
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