In this one hour CLE, we will discuss the latest changes on The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) as of January 1, 2023. These changes included: The CPRA applies to California resident employees, The CPRA applies to business transactions, The CPRA impacts third party and vendor contracts. We will discuss a few of the rights…
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA, 2018) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA, 2020) are landmark pieces of data privacy and consumer protection legislation. The CPRA modified the scope of applicability and definitions, expanded consumer rights, and modified service provider/contractor contract requirements, as well as established the California Privacy Protection Agency. Join our experienced…
California has enacted a new law (Code of Civ. P. § 999, et seq.) that governs “time-limited demands” made after January 1, 2023. “Time-limited demands” that do not substantially comply with the new law will no longer be considered “reasonable” in lawsuits seeking extra-contractual damages against liability insurers. Sheppard Mullin’s Jordan Derringer and Michael Bean…
The webinar will cover the “Admissibility of Evidence” and six (6) critical questions that a trial lawyer must use when analyzing whether the evidence they want to use at trial will be admitted and how to introduce the evidence. The six big questions will cover authenticity, hearsay, the proper foundation, relevance, exclusion, and the proper…
In September, California passed a game changing privacy law which may significantly change the on-line landscape not only for websites directed to children but any general audience site. The new privacy law applies to any website which has a “significant” audience under the age of 18. In addition to this new law broadly applying to…
Practitioners will learn both substantive law and practical approaches to sealing, expunging, and clearing criminal records in California as well as how the background check industry uses criminal data within the overall screening marketplace. Attorneys will learn about both petition-based applications and more recently passed automated (“Clean Slate”) legislation and how that effects their clients.…
Session I – Pre-Contract Due Diligence – Todd Gee The presentation will discuss legal issues arising during due diligence and which investigations should be conducted before waiving contingencies. We will discuss title review including endorsements, coverage types, and removing exceptions. We will also discuss what types of third party reports will be needed including Phase…
Daniel Callahan · Brian McCormack · Jason Casero · Brett Bitzer
Session I – Conducting Voir Dire and Jury Selection – Daniel Callahan The final and most important step in a lawsuit, of course, is a jury trial, where a jury of the client’s peers will hear the case and decide for one side or the other. More than 90% of cases don’t reach a jury…
Attendees can expect to learn the rules applicable in California for whether and when a plaintiff/claimant/creditor can “pierce the veil” of a debtor to reach assets held in a trust organized by the debtor. Attendees will also learn the opposite—that is, when a creditor can reach assets of an individual beneficiary or settlor of a…
In January 2022, California’s SB 1383 regulations targeting Short Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) began to take effect. This includes the CalRecycle’s enforcement authority, which took effect on January 1, 2022. These regulations aim to reduce SLCP emissions by diverting organic waste from landfills, thereby reducing the methane gas produced by the decay of such wastes.…
California has passed another slate of new employment laws. In this webinar, attorneys can expect to learn about California's new employment laws for 2022. Key topics to be discussed: New California employment laws of 2022 Key provisions of the new California employment laws for 2022 Date / Time: January 13, 2022 12:00 pm – 1:00…
Krista J. Martinelli · Eli R. Economou · F. Richard Ruderman
Session I – Establishing the Framework of Special Education Law - Krista Martinelli This topic will survey the framework of special education law and is intended to provide attorneys with an overview and understanding of its structure, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 20 U.S.C. § 1400, et seq., and related federal and…
Session I – The basics of DUI Science – Dominick Welch Driving Under the Influence is a unique type of crime – usually coming with its own courtroom, assigned judge, and special sentencing. This presentation will discuss analyzing, admitting, and objecting to the evidentiary tests. It also discusses the point at which alcohol is ingested,…
This course will provide an overview of best practices for employee severance and settlement agreements in California. A significant part of the course will focus on SB 331, which has made significant changes to legal requirements regarding severance and settlement agreements in the employment context. During the course, the presenters will go over this new…
California Emotional Support Animals’ Laws – Shelby Clark Federal and California state laws and regulations affecting owners of emotional support animals (ESAs) and others who interact with them or make determinations based on their status. This will interest landlords, HOAs, employers, professionals asked to certify the need for an ESA, and attorneys serving any of…
Cause-Related marketing takes many forms when commercial companies invoke charitable purposes as part of their advertising. While such programs can be effective in generating goodwill and/or sales, they also can trigger regulation under laws governing charitable fundraising, including requirements for contracts, disclosures, and in some cases state registration. Learn the rules nationwide in all states…
California has a variety of laws intended to require local agencies to plan for the state’s future housing needs at all income levels and to expedite approval of housing development projects. This course will provide an overview of those laws, with emphasis on new laws enacted in the past two years. SB 9, enacted by…
Ashley Andrews · Lauren Bass · Ethan M. Weisinger · Melissa Wheeler Hoff · Fahi Takesh Hallin · Andrew J. Botros · David C. Carr
Session I - Optimizing Family Law Intakes for Efficient and Effective Representation- Ashley Andrews Procedures, processes, and tips from the initial call from a potential family law client through to the first meeting after the retainer agreement is signed. Of course, all steps in the middle. Key topics to be discussed: The initial call from…
Attorneys will learn about the most frequently litigated fee entitlement issues in California and will learn how to structure a fee petition and how to oppose a fee petition-both do's and don’ts. You can expect to learn about ethical issues which occur in fee proceedings and how to avoid mistakes in retention agreements. Key topics…
Attorneys will learn the crucial issues to focus on when structuring or revising a Real Estate Purchase Agreement and will be led through the key issues for a lease which usually accompanies many commercial real estate closings in California, with particular attention to unique California lease disclosures. This program will lead through the California title…
Ashley Andrews · Lauren Bass · Ethan M. Weisinger · Melissa Wheeler Hoff · Fahi Takesh Hallin · Andrew J. Botros · David C. Carr
Ashley A. Andrews, APC