06/06/2024 - Legal Engineering and Prototyping
In this session, we will discuss the importance of how attorneys experimenting with technology and prototype solutions could attract more business for their clients.
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5/14 - Supreme Court Addresses Government’s Right to Address Homeless Crisis: the Grants Pass Case Assessed by Erwin Chemerinsky
UC Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky will assess existing law on the government’s ability to regulate homelessness, including moving the homeless and citing them for public-use violations. The program will address the Supreme Court’s oral argument with assessments of the Justice’s positions and likely outcomes, along with potential ramifications to government and to the homeless.
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07/18/2024 - From Bonnie and Clyde, to Bernie Madoff — What the Biggest Thieves in History Teach About Attorney Ethics
The ethics rules are all about deterring bad conduct…and who has conducted themselves badder than the worst thieves in history? Join the CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher, Esq., as he unearths the stories of some of the worst crooks in history and reveals the ethics lessons that lie beneath.
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05/28/2024 - An Insight Into the EU - Best Practices for the Protection and Defense of European Union Trademarks
Bearing in mind the differences between the US and EU systems, we will highlight the specific features of EU Trademarks, providing valuable insights to optimize the registration process and subsequent defense of your client's EU trademarks.
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05/15/2024 - Human Trafficking and Corporate Compliance Continued Conversation
This webinar aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify human trafficking risks within their corporate operations and implement appropriate compliance measures. he goal is to promote corporate social responsibility and contribute to the global fight against human trafficking.
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05/14/2024 - The Story of the Lawyers who Violated Every Single Ethics Concept Possible
Join the CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher, Esq., as he tells the story of this important moment in American history and teaches about lawyer professionalism
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06/07/2024 - Good Faith Investigation and the $50,000 Penalty of Labor Code 5414.3
Don’t forget about the $50,000 penalty! This penalty went into effect 1/1/2023, but is still poorly understood by most workers’ compensation professionals. This penalty applies when a claim has been “unreasonably rejected.” What does that mean? Attend this 1-hour webinar to gain insights into what that may look like, when this new law is paired with the regulator requirement to conduct a good faith investigation. Presented by Randy Pollak.
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05/29/2024 - Keeping out of Arbitration Disclosure Quicksand
In today’s aggressive culture attacking Arbitration Awards, disclosures are ever more important. Join us to discuss the requirements -- and pitfalls -- for the neutral.
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06/12/2024 - Taking and Defending an Expert Deposition
Don’t be intimidated by the expert! In this session, you will learn how to develop pointed questions and techniques to help you excel at taking and defending expert depositions.
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07/16/2024 - Understanding Arbitrability in California-seated Arbitrations
This webinar provides an overview of arbitrability issues in California-seated arbitrations. The content will cover the key principles, court rulings, and practical considerations related to arbitrability determinations.
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08/22/2024 - Stuart Travels to England (and Paris)! What Liverpool, the Beatles, and Paris teach about attorney ethics
In this travel-journal style program, Stuart visits historical sites in Liverpool, London, and Paris, and talks about the Beatles and attorney ethics. Oh, and you don’t have to know anything about the Beatles (or Paris) to enjoy and learn from this program.
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06/18/2024 - What My Broken Nose, Spider-Man, and the Russian Invasion Teach About Conflicts
Join Stuart as he explains how: …Rule 1.10 is best explained by the time he broke his nose during a pickup basketball game …a hypothetical case about Spider-Man teaches “direct adversity” …Stuart’s crush on a particular entertainer explains Rule 1.7 …the Russian Invasion of the Ukraine poses explains the rule on withdrawing.
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05/23/2024 - Key Risks of Using Open Source
This webinar will address key risks of using open source in product development, and will provide practical pointers for mitigating those risks.
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05/23/2024 - Are You and Your Clients Paying Enough Attention to Cyber-Risk?
In an era of accelerating technological advancement, the threats posed by cybercrime are evolving at an unprecedented rate. As attorneys, it is imperative to be ahead of the curve, not only for our practices but for the sake of our clients. Join our industry panel as we delve into the multifaceted landscape of mitigating cyber risks through both preventative measures and evolving cyber insurance policies.
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05/15/2024 - Cannabis Industry Look-Back and Forecast
Recap of cannabis-related legislation, case law and regulatory updates from 2023 and forecast for what we can anticipate for the industry in 2024. This program will touch on California and federal updates.
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05/28/2024 - Employment Arbitration & Mediation: Practical Tips & Latest Updates
Participants will learn about recent trends, case law, and statutes on the FEHA and the Labor Code, as well as an upcoming ballot initiative pertaining to PAGA. Participants will engage with the speakers on hypotheticals and polls.
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05/30/2024 - The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence - What a Patent Practitioner Needs to Know
A discussion of the ethical obligations and considerations for patent practitioners in their use and application of AI tools and technologies. Attendees will learn about obligations under the Rules of Professional Conduct. Panelists will discuss issues to be aware of in the implementation of new AI technologies.
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05/29/2024 - Feeling Conflicted? Understand and Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls Posed by Conflicts of Interest
The speakers will cover the basics of understanding and analyzing potential conflicts of interest, including in the contexts of current and former clients, joint representations, subpoenas, and business dealings with clients, among others. They also will address vicarious disqualification and ethical screens.
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05/08/2024 - Gaps, Traps & Mishaps: Ethics for Non-litigators
This process is chock full of ethical traps, gaps and ultimately for the lawyer, mishaps. During this program, the speakers will discuss a whole host of possible ethical quagmires that the non-litigator may encounter, consider the the rules of professional conduct relevant to each, and best practices and risk management strategies to navigate and avoid these situations in the first place.
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05/17/2024 - Real Estate Transactions in Indian Country 101
This program will provide an overview of basic legal considerations for real property transactions with Indian tribes.
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5/24 - How-To for Estate Planners in Assisting Client Incorporating the New Medi-cal Eligibility Rules to Their Long Term Plans
With the substantial changes to Medi-cal in 2024, many California residents will now be able to access benefits for long term care. Don’t miss this opportunity to have one of California’s Certified Elder Law Attorneys provide an overview of what services your clients may receive to provide for their long term and health care. This course will include planning strategies that the estate planner will need to incorporate into their daily practice.
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06/26/2024 - Drafting US and International Arbitration Clauses for Complex Commercial Contracts
What terms should transactional lawyers include in business arbitration clauses? And what should litigation lawyers know about arbitration clauses? Learn best practices and tips from the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and a leading independent Arbitrator.
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06/18/2024 - Property Taxes: Just When You Think You’ve Planned for Everything
The Speaker will discuss how property tax can impact an estate plan and things practitioners should watch out for. The Speaker will discuss strategies that planners can use to optimize property tax planning both during life and at death and what to do when the planning wasn’t done.
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06/28/2024 - 2024 Case Law Update
This annual favorite will be presented by Judge James Finete who will bring a detailed analysis of the hottest cases that will affect the way you practice. The presentation will cover published DCA opinions, interesting panel decisions and cases showing emerging trends in the industry.
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06/03/2024 - Are NFTs Dead? Not so.
This panel seeks to demystify NFTs, examining their utility, potential applications, and the legal implications that accompany their growing popularity.
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05/13/2024 - Tentative: Rooted in Law: Addressing Insolvency Issues in Agriculture
Gain legal insights with the intersection of agricultural liens and insolvency issues.
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