Substance use disorder affects attorneys at rates significantly higher than the general population, yet most managing and supervisory lawyers remain unaware of the concrete ethical duties the Rules of Professional […]
California's Unruh Civil Rights Act reaches nearly every business open to the public, and its guarantee of full and equal access keeps driving litigation across the state. This half hour […]
As renewable energy projects continue to expand, so do the complex disputes that arise from their development, construction, financing, and operation. From power purchase agreements and construction defects to investor […]
John Derrick and Myer Sankary will discuss the backstory behind State Bar Mediator Certification, the fact that the State Bar is developing a certification program by reason of a state […]
At trial, deposition transcripts often sit in a box until someone needs a contradiction for impeachment, but that testimony is worth so much more. C.C.P. section 2025.620 lets you put […]
The effective financial management of your law firm involves countless time-sensitive tasks that impact not only the revenue and cash flow of your firm, but also its compliance with state […]
As of January 1, 2026, California attorneys who maintain client trust accounts now face new compliance requirements for all existing and new IOLTA accounts. Attorneys must now supply the financial […]
Words matter—but the right analogy, metaphor, or story can transform a difficult conversation. In mediation, negotiation, and legal advocacy, figurative language helps simplify complex concepts, reduce emotional resistance, and create opportunities for understanding and resolution. Join Hon. Jamie Jacobs-May (Ret.) as she explores how lawyers and neutrals can strategically use figurative language to communicate more […]
Hon. Shelley Kaufman, Supervising Judge (Los Angeles Superior Court), and Hon. Angela J. Davis (Los Angeles Superior Court) cover everything you wanted to know about the crossover issues between the […]
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, together with heightened EEOC enforcement, has significantly expanded pregnancy accommodation obligations for California employers. Layer in FEHA protections, PDL entitlements, and the PUMP Act, and […]
