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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T123000
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SUMMARY:What Every Supervising Attorney Must Know About Substance Abuse: Ethical Duties
DESCRIPTION: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 Conduct impose when a colleague is impaired. Under California RPC Rules 1.3\, 1.16\, 5.1\, and 8.3\, analyzed through the framework of ABA Formal Opinion 03-429\, partners and supervisory attorneys bear affirmative obligations to recognize impairment\, implement reasonable organizational protocols\, and take appropriate action. That starts with knowing what to look for. Jeff Parker\, J.D.\, founder of Vivon Recovery and a former practicing attorney with 25 years of experience in Seattle\, covers how to identify the signs and symptoms of substance use disorder in a colleague\, what intervention and reporting steps satisfy the standard of reasonable efforts\, and how to implement organizational protocols that fulfill the firm’s ethical duties. Attendees will leave with a concrete understanding of their ethical exposure and practical tools for fulfilling their duties without aggravating the situation for the affected attorney.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/what-every-supervising-attorney-must-know-about-substance-abuse-ethical-duties/
CATEGORIES:Ethics and Malpractice Law
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T163000
DTSTAMP:20261012T030545Z
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SUMMARY:The Unruh Civil Rights Act: Fundamentals and Recent Developments
DESCRIPTION: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 walks through the essentials of the statute\, the categories it protects\, the conduct it prohibits\, and the way it interacts with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other access laws. Kristina M. Launey\, Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP and Managing Partner of its Sacramento office\, draws on her disability access defense experience to explain how the Act works in practice\, where the risks lie\, and recent developments.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/the-unruh-civil-rights-act-fundamentals-and-recent-developments/
CATEGORIES:Litigation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T110000
DTSTAMP:20261012T030558Z
CREATED:20261012T030028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T030558Z
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SUMMARY:When Solar Deals Go Dark: Arbitration Strategies for Energy Disputes
DESCRIPTION: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 conflicts\, intellectual property issues\, and regulatory challenges\, energy disputes often involve significant technical complexity and high litigation costs. Join Zela “Zee” Claiborne for a practical discussion on how arbitration can provide an efficient and flexible framework for resolving sophisticated energy disputes. Drawing on current industry trends and real-world examples\, Zee will explore strategies for designing an arbitration process that controls costs\, streamlines discovery\, effectively manages expert testimony\, and keeps complex matters moving toward resolution. \nParticipants will learn how to: \n  \n\nRecognize the unique procedural and substantive issues commonly presented in renewable energy arbitrations.\nDesign an efficient arbitration process through effective preliminary conference planning and case management.\nImplement practical strategies to streamline discovery\, hearing management\, and motion practice while controlling costs.\nEvaluate the role of experts\, regulatory agencies\, and technical evidence in complex energy disputes.\nIdentify the qualities of an effective arbitrator and understand how active case management contributes to fair\, efficient dispute resolution.\n\n 
URL:https://bhba.org/event/when-solar-deals-go-dark-arbitration-strategies-for-energy-disputes-2/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Law
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T133000
DTSTAMP:20261012T031217Z
CREATED:20261012T030027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T031217Z
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SUMMARY:When a Child Needs a Voice: The Work of Minors Counsel and Perspectives From Th
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URL:https://bhba.org/event/when-a-child-needs-a-voice-the-work-of-minors-counsel-and-perspectives-from-th/
CATEGORIES:Family Law
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T200000
DTSTAMP:20261009T184119Z
CREATED:20260312T230520Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Family Law State of Department 215 and Presentation of the Family Law Legend Award
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URL:https://bhba.org/event/2026-family-law-state-of-department-2/
LOCATION:Skirball Cultural Center\, 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90049
CATEGORIES:Family Law,Networking Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="BHBA":MAILTO:info@bhba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T093000
DTSTAMP:20261012T030805Z
CREATED:20261012T030458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T030805Z
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SUMMARY:To Be or Not to Be: A Certified Mediator with the California State Bar
DESCRIPTION: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 legislative mandate\, and why it may be to your advantage to decline mediator certification or to accept and embrace it depending on multiple factors.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/to-be-or-not-to-be-a-certified-mediator-with-the-california-state-bar/
CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T110000
DTSTAMP:20261012T030815Z
CREATED:20261012T030815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T030815Z
UID:10003615-1792058400-1792062000@bhba.org
SUMMARY:Using Depositions as Substantive Trial Evidence Under Section 2025 620
DESCRIPTION: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 deposition testimony in front of the jury as substantive evidence\, including the testimony of any party employee who was employed when the deposition was taken\, the testimony of an unavailable witness\, and the videotaped testimony of your own expert or a treating physician. Jenna Edzant of Greene Broillet & Wheeler\, LLP walks through each subdivision and the objections opposing counsel raises against them. The program covers what "for any purpose" actually means\, how to build a record for unavailability starting at the deposition itself\, the exceptional-circumstances catch-all\, and the notice and designation requirements that decide whether the testimony comes in at all. Attendees will leave knowing the steps for maximizing the value of your deposition transcripts at trial.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/using-depositions-as-substantive-trial-evidence-under-section-2025-620/
CATEGORIES:Litigation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T110000
DTSTAMP:20261012T031141Z
CREATED:20261012T031141Z
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SUMMARY:Easier Billing\, Smarter Trust Accounting\, and Faster Payments: Tips & Tricks to
DESCRIPTION: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 bar requirements. While each of these tasks are critical\, the more time they take\, the more administrative burden can pile up across your firm. \n \nThat’s why many law firms are turning to powerful workflows to automate billing\, collect payments faster\, and seamlessly manage trust accounting in the same platform they use to manage their cases. \n \nJoin the Beverly Hills Bar Association and PracticePanther on Thursday\, October 15th at 10 AM PT for a live tips\, tricks\, and shortcuts webinar featuring practical ways leading law firms are reducing clicks by automating trust accounting\, simplifying billing\, and streamlining payment collection. \n  \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n●     Cut down the time spent on high-volume billing and payment tasks by completing work across multiple clients and matters all at once \n●     Turn repetitive billing processes into streamlined workflows that enable you to efficiently manage the complete invoicing lifecycle in one place \n●     Reduce the time it takes to get paid by eliminating common payment gaps through seamless\, compliant online payment strategies \n●     Complete three-way trust reconciliations in minutes using a guided\, step-by-step wizard \n●     Protect client trust funds with automated safeguards that prevent commingling\, overdrafts\, and premature revenue recognition before they happen
URL:https://bhba.org/event/easier-billing-smarter-trust-accounting-and-faster-payments-tips-tricks-to/
CATEGORIES:Law Practice Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T120000
DTSTAMP:20261012T031136Z
CREATED:20261012T031136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T031136Z
UID:10003638-1792063800-1792065600@bhba.org
SUMMARY:Understanding the New Iolta Financial Institution Reporting Requirements
DESCRIPTION: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 institutions holding their California client trust accounts with specific information in order for those institutions to maintain State Bar license numbers for the designated licensees associated with those accounts. Join Jennifer Stalvey from the State Bar of California as she unpacks these new obligations. Ms. Stalvey will also walk through the practical steps attorneys must take for compliance for new and existing IOLTA accounts\, and the specific obligations that attach to the attorney designated by the firm as its IOLTA account trustee.  Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of what CTAPP now requires and how to avoid falling out of compliance.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/understanding-the-new-iolta-financial-institution-reporting-requirements/
CATEGORIES:Law Practice Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T110000
DTSTAMP:20261012T031143Z
CREATED:20261012T031143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T031143Z
UID:10003636-1792144800-1792148400@bhba.org
SUMMARY:How Figurative Language Makes Complex Ideas More Persuasive
DESCRIPTION: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 effectively\, build rapport\, and overcome common barriers to settlement. Drawing on examples from mediation\, judicial opinions\, and persuasive advocacy\, Judge Jacobs-May will demonstrate how carefully crafted metaphors and analogies can reframe entrenched positions\, help parties process emotionally charged disputes\, and move negotiations forward. \n  \nAttendees will gain practical techniques for incorporating figurative language into mediations\, settlement negotiations\, client counseling\, and courtroom advocacy while learning when these tools enhance persuasion—and when they may undermine it. \n  \nParticipants will learn how to: \n \n\nUse metaphors\, analogies\, and other forms of figurative language to explain complex legal concepts more clearly.\nReframe emotional and positional conflicts during mediation to promote productive dialogue.\nRecognize opportunities to use figurative language to break impasse and encourage movement in negotiations.\nDraw lessons from effective uses of figurative language by judges\, including U.S. Supreme Court justices.\nAvoid common pitfalls\, including clichés\, mixed metaphors\, and language that may confuse or alienate an audience.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/how-figurative-language-makes-complex-ideas-more-persuasive/
CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T131500
DTSTAMP:20261012T031144Z
CREATED:20261012T031144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T031144Z
UID:10003639-1792152900-1792156500@bhba.org
SUMMARY:Demystifying AB 1058: Where Child Support and Family Courts Cross Over
DESCRIPTION: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 child support courts and family courts.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/demystifying-ab-1058-where-child-support-and-family-courts-cross-over/
CATEGORIES:Family Law
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T133000
DTSTAMP:20261012T031135Z
CREATED:20261012T031135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T031135Z
UID:10003559-1792413000-1792416600@bhba.org
SUMMARY:Getting It Right: Navigating Pregnancy Leave and Accommodations Under California
DESCRIPTION: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 it’s easy to see why this area has become a compliance minefield. This program maps the overlapping requirements governing pregnancy accommodations and leave\, with attention to recent trends and enforcement priorities. Learn how to structure policies that survive scrutiny\, handle accommodation requests correctly\, and minimize liability. Through real-world hypotheticals and recent case law\, Courtney McFate of Epstein Becker Green will guide attendees through a practical compliance framework calibrated for California’s unique obligations.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/getting-it-right-navigating-pregnancy-leave-and-accommodations-under-california/
CATEGORIES:Employment Law
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T170700
DTSTAMP:20261012T031711Z
CREATED:20261012T031711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T031711Z
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SUMMARY:Real Property Decisions in Trust and Estate Administration
DESCRIPTION:When a trust or estate holds real property\, the question of whether to sell\, retain\, lease\, or distribute comes up early. It is rarely the decision that matters most. Mark Cianciulli\, Esq.\, CPA\, Founder and Broker at The CREM Group\, works through the earlier questions counsel should be raising: the scope of the fiduciary's authority\, the duty to investigate a known condition\, the status of an occupying beneficiary\, and what assumptions a valuation actually rests on. Four case studies ground the analysis\, including a beneficiary living in trust property without a lease and a valuation complicated by a configuration that does not match public records. Attendees will leave knowing which unresolved facts change the advice and how to document the reasoning behind a fiduciary decision.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/real-property-decisions-in-trust-and-estate-administration-2/
CATEGORIES:Trust and Estates Law
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T110000
DTSTAMP:20261012T031143Z
CREATED:20261012T031143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T031143Z
UID:10003629-1792490400-1792494000@bhba.org
SUMMARY:Did My AI Just Make That Up: A Defensive Prompting Toolkit for Hallucination Pro
DESCRIPTION:As generative AI becomes further embedded in legal research\, drafting\, and contract review\, fabricated citations and false authority present a very real risk for legal practitioners. This program is a focused session in defensive prompting: the discipline of prompting to protect your work product\, not just accelerate it. Ashley Jones\, Commercial Counsel at LinkSquares\, will share the practical techniques she uses to measurably reduce AI hallucinations in legal work. Drawing from her own prompting frameworks and real-world legal workflows\, she'll cover constraint-based instructions\, source-grounding methods\, and verification processes that deliver more reliable\, accurate outputs. Attendees will leave with a concrete defensive prompting toolkit they can put to use immediately\, so AI stays a reliable assistant\, not a source of professional risk. 
URL:https://bhba.org/event/did-my-ai-just-make-that-up-a-defensive-prompting-toolkit-for-hallucination-pro/
CATEGORIES:AI and the Law
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T133000
DTSTAMP:20261012T031138Z
CREATED:20261012T031138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T031138Z
UID:10003630-1792499400-1792503000@bhba.org
SUMMARY:Californias New Chatbot Laws Compliance and Enforcement After the 2025 Session
DESCRIPTION:California's 2025 session produced the nation's first wave of companion chatbot regulation\, and attorneys now have to sort out what survived and what it means for clients. SB 243\, effective January 1\, 2026\, is the first companion chatbot law in the country\, requiring operators to disclose AI interactions\, implement self-harm protocols\, block explicit content for minors\, and file annual reports\, backed by a private right of action. On the same day\, Governor Newsom vetoed the more restrictive AB 1064\, the LEAD for Kids Act\, signaling California's preference for disclosure and safety protocols over outright use bans. Christabel Randolph\, Associate Director of the Center for AI and Digital Policy\, filed the original CAIDP complaint that helped prompt FTC scrutiny of generative AI. She traces the continuing thread from that complaint through California's new laws. Attendees will learn what each bill requires\, why one became law and the other did not\, how the state framework compares with federal FTC enforcement\, and where chatbot regulation is heading.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/californias-new-chatbot-laws-compliance-and-enforcement-after-the-2025-session/
CATEGORIES:AI and the Law
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T170000
DTSTAMP:20261012T031139Z
CREATED:20261012T031139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T031139Z
UID:10003616-1792512000-1792515600@bhba.org
SUMMARY:Noncompetes Across State Lines: Choice of Law in a Remote Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Roughly a quarter of the U.S. labor force now works remotely\, and many of those workers signed a restrictive covenant in one state while living and working in another. That gap has turned a familiar question about whether a noncompete is reasonable into a threshold fight over which state gets to answer it. Hon. David S. Cunningham III (Ret.) of JAMS examines how courts are resolving choice of law disputes over restrictive employment covenants when the employer\, the employee\, and the work sit in different jurisdictions. The program covers the current enforceability landscape for remote employees\, the drafting and forum selection decisions that drive the outcome\, and how these disputes present in mediation and arbitration. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for advising clients on either side of a noncompete that crosses state lines.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/noncompetes-across-state-lines-choice-of-law-in-a-remote-workforce/
CATEGORIES:Employment Law
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T120000
DTSTAMP:20261012T031143Z
CREATED:20261012T031143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T031143Z
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SUMMARY:Appealing an Arbitration Award Without Going to Court
DESCRIPTION:Judicial review of arbitration awards is extremely limited. Under the Federal Arbitration Act and California Code of Civil Procedure section 1286.2\, courts may vacate an award only on narrow grounds. Errors of fact or law rarely qualify. In this program\, Hon. Richard M. Aronson (Ret.) and Michael A. Zuckerman of JAMS examine an alternative that many practitioners overlook: appealing an award through the arbitral process rather than relying solely on the courts. The speakers examine how appellate arbitration works\, how the reviewing tribunal is selected\, and how arbitration providers differ on standards of review\, remand authority\, and available remedies. Justice Aronson and Mr. Zuckerman also address practical considerations\, including time and expense\, and how the availability of an arbitral appeal can affect the development of the record\, arbitrator selection\, settlement strategy\, and arbitration clause drafting.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/appealing-an-arbitration-award-without-going-to-court/
CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T131500
DTSTAMP:20261012T031138Z
CREATED:20261012T031138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T031138Z
UID:10003600-1792584900-1792588500@bhba.org
SUMMARY:Decoding “Best Interests”: From Legal Standard to Practical Custody Orders
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URL:https://bhba.org/event/from-legal-standard-to-practical-custody-orders/
CATEGORIES:Family Law
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260813T190938Z
CREATED:20260330T204948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T190938Z
UID:10003288-1792605600-1792612800@bhba.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Probate Division Judges
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URL:https://bhba.org/event/meet-the-probate-division-judges/
LOCATION:Skirball Cultural Center\, 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90049
CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Trust and Estates Law
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T110000
DTSTAMP:20261012T031335Z
CREATED:20261012T031335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T031335Z
UID:10003605-1792663200-1792666800@bhba.org
SUMMARY:Cant You Just Put Out a Mediators Proposal
DESCRIPTION:This program will explore the mediator's proposal as a tool for breaking impasse and resolving disputes\, including how a mediator develops the proposal and determines when the time is right to make one. Lizbeth Hasse and Michael Timpane of JAMS will address strategies for incorporating non-monetary settlement terms and navigating the added complexities of mediator's proposals in multi-party cases. Presenters will also examine what happens when a mediator's proposal is unsuccessful and offer practical strategies for restarting negotiations and preserving opportunities for settlement.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/cant-you-just-put-out-a-mediators-proposal/
CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T133000
DTSTAMP:20261012T031351Z
CREATED:20261012T031351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T031351Z
UID:10003658-1792672200-1792675800@bhba.org
SUMMARY:When Employees Blow the Whistle: Managing Employer Exposure Under the Federal And
DESCRIPTION:An internal complaint\, an unexpected subpoena\, or a sealed qui tam complaint can turn routine business into high-stakes litigation overnight. Whistleblowers who bring claims under the federal False Claims Act and the California False Claims Act can recover a large share of what the government collects. That gives employees strong reasons to report suspected fraud\, and employers face treble damages\, per-claim penalties and retaliation claims as a result. \n  \nThis program gives in-house counsel\, HR leaders\, and compliance professionals a practical look at how whistleblower claims start\, how they grow and how employers can protect themselves at every stage. Topics include: \n  \n\nHow qui tam cases work under federal and California law: filing under seal\, whether the government steps in\, and what that means for your organization.\nRetaliation risk: how anti-retaliation protections under the FCA\, the California FCA and related California whistleblower statutes affect discipline and termination decisions.\nHandling internal reports: when to investigate\, how to preserve privilege\, and how to avoid creating evidence that helps the plaintiff.\nBuilding a compliance program that holds up: reporting channels\, training and documentation that reduce exposure before a complaint is ever filed.\nLitigation and resolution strategy: early case assessment\, coordinating with the government\, and settlement points to consider.\n\n  \nLeave with concrete steps your organization can take now to spot red flags\, respond carefully when concerns come up\, and limit liability if a whistleblower comes forward.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/when-employees-blow-the-whistle-managing-employer-exposure-under-the-federal-and/
CATEGORIES:Employment Law
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T170000
DTSTAMP:20261012T031324Z
CREATED:20261012T031324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T031324Z
UID:10003640-1792684800-1792688400@bhba.org
SUMMARY:Regulating the AI Boom: California Passes a New Package of Laws That Change The
DESCRIPTION:California just became the latest state to turn up the heat on data center regulation in a move that could curtail the state’s positioning in the AI arms race. On September 21\, 2026\, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of seven new bills\, which he branded as “the most comprehensive data center laws in the nation.” Collectively\, the new bills seek to impose greater transparency and regulatory control over data centers’ electricity use\, water consumption\, and land use impacts\, while aiming to prevent infrastructure and generation costs from being shifted to existing ratepayers. Edgar Khalatian and Nedda Mahrou\, land use partners at Mayer Brown with extensive experience entitling data centers\, will walk through the key provisions of each bill. Attendees will come away better equipped to navigate California’s new regulatory framework in the data center space.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/regulating-the-ai-boom-california-passes-a-new-package-of-laws-that-change-the/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Law
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20261012T032841Z
CREATED:20260330T215943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T032841Z
UID:10003296-1792692000-1792699200@bhba.org
SUMMARY:Barristers Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bhba.org/event/barristers-networking-event-16/
LOCATION:Above60 Beverly Hills\, 9360 Wilshire Blvd\, Beverly Hills\, CA\, 90212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Barristers (Young Lawyers),Networking Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T110000
DTSTAMP:20261012T031344Z
CREATED:20261012T031344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T031344Z
UID:10003634-1792749600-1792753200@bhba.org
SUMMARY:Cryptocurrency Tracing and Recovery in Matrimonial Disputes: A Practical Guide
DESCRIPTION:This presentation helps marital law counsel understand how blockchain analytics can be used to identify\, trace\, and recover hidden crypto assets in divorce\, and when to bring in tracing experts. It covers blockchain analytics techniques\, principal tracing tools\, real cases from marital disputes\, and the evidentiary and discovery issues that arise when crypto is part of the marital estate.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/cryptocurrency-tracing-and-recovery-in-matrimonial-disputes-a-practical-guide/
CATEGORIES:Blockchain and Web3 Law
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T133000
DTSTAMP:20261012T031331Z
CREATED:20261012T031331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T031331Z
UID:10003487-1792758600-1792762200@bhba.org
SUMMARY:Habitability Issues for Landlords - Minimizing Risk\, Responding to Habitability C
DESCRIPTION:This program\, presented by Stephen L. Raucher of Reuben Raucher & Blum and Dan Fein of Alkeme Insurance Services\, LLC\, will cover the following topics: \n \n\nUnderstanding Habitability Claims: What they are and the immediate steps property owners must take when notified of an issue.\nHabitability Exclusions: Clarifying whether these insurance policy exclusions always prevent coverage\, and exploring additional exclusions like mold\, vermin\, and bedbugs.\nImpact of Exclusions: How various exclusions affect the settlement of claims.\nRisk Mitigation: Practical steps property owners can take to minimize their exposure to habitability claims and ensure proper coverage.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/habitability-issues-for-landlords-minimizing-risk-responding-to-habitability-c/
CATEGORIES:Real Estate Law
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T130000
DTSTAMP:20261012T194925Z
CREATED:20261012T194925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T194925Z
UID:10003690-1793016000-1793019600@bhba.org
SUMMARY:The Newly Passed SB 574: Regulating the Use of AI in the Practice of Law
DESCRIPTION:California is often on the cutting-edge of new laws and ethical rules\, particularly when it comes to overseeing the conduct of attorneys. With the passing of Senate Bill 574\, legal professionals’ use of generative artificial intelligence is now officially codified in California. The Bill and resulting new Business & Professions Code Section 6068\, and expanded Section 6173\, prohibit lawyers from delegating the practice of law to AI\, restrict sharing confidential information\, and impose new requirements of public disclosure\, among other requirements. \n \nThis program will explore the boundaries of the new law as it relates to lawyers\, mediators\, arbitrators\, and judges. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the impact of these new regulations on their use of AI\, and the changes and practice guardrails they can employ to ensure they are in compliance.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/the-newly-passed-sb-574-regulating-the-use-of-ai-in-the-practice-of-law/
CATEGORIES:Ethics and Malpractice Law
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T133000
DTSTAMP:20261012T031335Z
CREATED:20261012T031335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T031335Z
UID:10003604-1793017800-1793021400@bhba.org
SUMMARY:Building to Last: Land Use and Insurability in Californias Fire Country
DESCRIPTION:California's next housing decisions will be made in the shadow of fire risk\, and the hardest choices sit in the wildland urban interface\, where development pressure\, thin land use regulation\, and a strained insurance market collide. Lauren Ashley Week of Reuben\, Junius & Rose\, LLP and Dan Veroff of Merlin Law Group examine the problem from both sides of that collision\, moving between the land use framework that governs WUI development and the insurance reality that decides what can actually be built and rebuilt. On the land use side\, the discussion covers the regulatory framework\, the case for concentrating density near existing communities\, and the argument for limiting construction in the most hazardous zones. On the insurance side\, it covers the growth of the FAIR Plan\, the state's Sustainable Insurance Strategy\, forward-looking catastrophe modeling\, and how home hardening translates into coverage and rate outcomes. Responsibly reshaping where and how California builds is the long-term path forward\, yet none of it holds without an insurance market willing to write the risk. Attendees will leave with a working understanding of how land use and insurability shape each other and where the practical leverage points sit for building fire-resilient communities.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/building-to-last-land-use-and-insurability-in-californias-fire-country/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Law
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T110000
DTSTAMP:20261012T031323Z
CREATED:20261012T031323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T031323Z
UID:10003641-1793095200-1793098800@bhba.org
SUMMARY:Negotiating Indemnification Clauses in Game Development and Publishing Contracts
DESCRIPTION:Indemnification sits near the end of most game development agreements and gets a fraction of the attention paid to payment terms or IP ownership. When a claim lands\, that one paragraph decides who pays. Brandon J. Huffman of Odin Law and Media and general counsel to the International Game Developers Association\, and Ryan Fairchild of Odin Law and Media\, break down the three moving parts of every indemnification provision: the trigger\, the scope\, and control of the defense. They cover the patterns that signal a one-sided clause\, including first-party claims used to sidestep a liability cap\, uncapped obligations\, and broader indemnity language buried in an exhibit or schedule. Attendees leave with a checklist for reviewing these provisions and practical language for making obligations mutual without stalling the deal.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/negotiating-indemnification-clauses-in-game-development-and-publishing-contracts/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment Law
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T133000
DTSTAMP:20261012T031329Z
CREATED:20261012T031329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T031329Z
UID:10003523-1793104200-1793107800@bhba.org
SUMMARY:Sample\, Create\, Litigate - Inside AI Music Production and the Copyright Fights Sh
DESCRIPTION:Generative AI is already in the studio—and the courtroom. In this fast-moving hour\, Grammy-winning producer Yung Spielberg demonstrates a real AI music workflow live\, then music-litigation partner Brendan Kehoe of Klaris Law maps the copyright fights that determine whether your clients can safely use what these tools create. From Suno and stem-splitters to Bartz\, Concord v. Anthropic\, the Suno and Udio suits\, and Germany's GEMA rulings\, you'll leave able to advise creators and other clients on the single question everyone is asking: who is liable\, and who gets paid?
URL:https://bhba.org/event/sample-create-litigate-inside-ai-music-production-and-the-copyright-fights-sh/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment Law
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T170700
DTSTAMP:20261012T031710Z
CREATED:20261012T031710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T031710Z
UID:10003682-1793116800-1793120820@bhba.org
SUMMARY:Motions for Summary Judgment: Writing for Two Audiences
DESCRIPTION:Motions for summary judgment can serve multiple purposes short of a straightforward\, embattled "win." In fact\, the most favorable outcome possible with a motion for summary judgment is to end the case with no contest\, due to an opponent's prudent election to stand down. This means that the drafter of a motion for summary judgment needs to keep in mind that the intended audience is not only the judge who would issue a ruling if the motion is contested\, but perhaps even more importantly\, the target audience should be the receiving attorney who has to decide whether or not to oppose in the first place. Marshall J. Shepardson of Fraser Watson Croutch LLP presents a "once-around-the-track" survey of each stage of the MSJ process\, focused on the theory and mechanics of crafting a motion while keeping in mind both important audiences: the presiding judge\, who may ultimately decide the motion\, as well as the opposing attorney\, who may decide just to let this one go.
URL:https://bhba.org/event/motions-for-summary-judgment-writing-for-two-audiences-3/
CATEGORIES:Litigation
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