July 11, 2024 “Minor's Counsel? Now What!” Presentation Description: An overview of how to navigate a custody case when the court appoints counsel for the minors and best practices on how to work effectively with appointed counsel. You can find presentation handout for “Minor's Counsel? Now What!” SPEAKERS: Stephanie Story, Esq. and Ian Jones, Esq. [...]
April 18, 2024 “New and Cool Legal Technologies and Related Ethics Issues” Presentation Description: The presentation will cover ethical obligations for attorneys within the context of emerging legal technology. You can find presentation handout for “New and Cool Legal Technologies and Relate Ethics Issues” SPEAKERS: Douglas Lusk, J.D. Prof. at Mt. San Antonio College; President [...]
March 21, 2024 “Employment Law Updates 2024” Presentation Description: Summary of the employment law updates for 2024, including what to consider when implementing a drug free work environment and reconciling California's legalization of marijuana, and complying with the State's mandate of notifying current and former employees of prior anti-competition provisions, plus a whole lot more [...]
February 15, 2024 “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Legal Ethics” Presentation Description: Ashod Mooradian, a legal ethics and State Bar matter expert with significant experience in analyzing AI proper use in the daily practice of law will present this timely MCLE called, “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Legal Ethics.” This presentation will discuss the issues of concern [...]
January 15, 2024 “Improving Civility for Attorneys” Presentation Description: A pledge to strive for civility, a new MCLE required subject for lawyers by the State Bar. Areas covered: State bar mandate and reason for the mandate; link between incivility and bias; intimidation and bullying issues; reasons and tools for change in behavior; dealing with stress [...]
November 16, 2023 “Required Reporting for California Attorneys Under New Rule 8.3” Presentation Description: Since August 1,2023, all California lawyers must comply with Rule of Professional Conduct 8.3, which requires a lawyer who knows of credible evidence that another lawyer has engaged in certain conduct to report the lawyer. However, it is not always easy [...]