California – Federal Bar Association

California State CLE Webinars

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Negotiating Indemnification, Reps, and Warranties in California

Michael Overly · Nicole M. Threlkel

Session I - Indemnification Provisions and Reps and Warranties – Michael Overly Drafting effective indemnity and warranty provisions. In particular, we will topic about the key elements found in every well-written indemnity. In addition, we will discuss the important relationship between the indemnity clause and the limitation of liability clause found elsewhere in the agreement.…

On-Demand: March 24, 2022

Expunging and Sealing Criminal Records and Background Checks in California

Bart Kaspero

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.…

On-Demand: March 15, 2022

California Real Estate Closings Nuts and Bolts

Todd Gee · Spencer Eldred · Victor L. Wolf

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…

On-Demand: February 23, 2022

Litigating Civil Cases in California From Start to Finish

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…

On-Demand: February 28, 2022

Applying the California Rules for Alter Ego Doctrine to Trusts: Reverse veil piercing and reaching trust assets

Jacob Ayres

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…

On-Demand: February 2, 2022

California Regulations on Diverting Organic Waste Go Into Effect January 1: New rules affect municipalities and food sector, bring opportunities for composting and biofuel businesses

Vanessa Adriance · Deanna Reitman · Jesse Medlong

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.…

On-Demand: January 28, 2022

California´s New Employment Laws for 2022

Eugene C. Ryu

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. This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE. Key topics to be discussed: New California employment laws of 2022 Key provisions of the new California employment laws for 2022 Date / Time: January…

On-Demand: January 13, 2022

California Special Education Law 101: Overview, IDEA, and impact of Covid-19

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…

On-Demand: March 22, 2022

Handling First California DUI Case (2021 Edition)

Dominick Welch · Givelle Lamano · Peter Iocona · Seth Chazin

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,…

On-Demand: December 7, 2021

California New Restrictions on Severance and Settlement Agreements

Courtney McFate · Rishi Puri

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…

On-Demand: January 20, 2022

New California Law on Emotional Support Animals and Impact of Animal Welfare Laws on the Practice of Law

Shelby Clark · Suzanna R. Harman

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…

On-Demand: November 17, 2021

California Enacts New Law Affecting Cause-Related Marketing Programs

Ed Chansky

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…

On-Demand: December 2, 2021

California Housing Laws (2021 Edition): Recent changes to single-family zoning, what attorneys should know

Jolie Houston · Erik Ramakrishnan

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…

On-Demand: November 8, 2021

California Divorce Law 101 (2021 Edition)

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…

On-Demand: November 5, 2021

Attorney Fees in California: Fee entitlement issues, structuring and opposing fee petitions, and ethical issues in fee proceedings

William M. (Mike) Hensley

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. This course…

On-Demand: December 16, 2021

Mastering Real Estate Closings and Title Insurance in California

William M. (Mike) Hensley

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…

On-Demand: December 15, 2021

California Fair Pay to Play Act

Jeremy M. Evans

What does the future of NIL look like in college and high school athletics? Attendees will learn about the California Fair Pay to Play Act, the first NIL law in the country. What will dealmaking look like? Who will benefit? Why NIL is important and where does it come from? This course is co-sponsored with…

On-Demand: September 27, 2021

Mark P. Henriques · Michael R. Overly Womble Bond Dickinson

Thu, October 27, 2022

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California State CLE Webinars

Featured Webinars

Out-of-State Subpoenas & Interstate Discovery [2022 Edition]

Top Issues Facing Today’s Debt Collectors and Ethical Rules of Professional Conduct Applicable to Lawyers Engaging in Collection Activity

Understanding Your Ethical Obligations: Tips to prevent lawyers professional liability (LPL) and cyber liability claims

Metaverse 101: What attorneys need to know

Preventing Amygdala Hijack at Deposition in the Reptilian Era

Quiet Title 101 (2022 Edition)

Building a Case Management System (Legal House) Using the Power of Microsoft 365

The Science of Eyewitness Memory: Factors empirically demonstrated to reduce the reliability of eyewitness identifications

Debt Collection Litigation: What attorneys need to know and how to avoid ethical and compliance issues

Cohabitation Agreements, Property Rights, Property Division, Custody and Economic Rights of Unmarried Cohabitants Act

Accident Scene: Best methods and strategies for investigating, documenting, measurement of scenes and how to litigate these cases (with examples)

Law Enforcement Liability under § 1983: 2022 in review

Medical Expert Witness: A guide to find the perfect medical expert

Legal Descriptions and Survey Maps: The nuts and bolts

IP Law in the Metaverse

Winning Contract Disputes: Tips for drafting, negotiating, litigating contracts and statements of work

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