Kate will examine how juror anger, distrust of authority and media-driven narratives have reshaped the litigation landscape. She provides participants with actionable strategies for depositions, motions practice, voir dire, trial themes and closing arguments to defuse emotional manipulation and restore rational decision-making. Attorneys will leave this session with a deep understanding of the psychological and procedural underpinnings of Reptile Theory, how it manifests in pleadings and discovery and concrete techniques for minimizing exposure to runaway verdicts.
This CLE program presented by attorney Zachary Pyers will provide attorneys with a comprehensive examination of the rapidly evolving legal issues surrounding ridesharing accidents. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the prevalence of ridesharing, applicable state & federal regulations, and the complex relationships between drivers, companies, and passengers.
In this CLE, Kristi Zentner and Heather Marx — a seasoned transactional attorney & an experienced commercial litigator — share insights drawn from daily practice on both sides of the negotiating table. They explore the most common flashpoints in contract drafting and negotiation, from indemnification and limitation of liability to representations, warranties, and confidentiality provisions.
In this CLE, Jason Boulette will explore the new standard for accommodating religious expression at work, the conflict between the right to engage in religious expression and the right to be free from it and strategies for navigating the gray area between the two. Jason will start by discussing the evolving legal definition of “religion” in the U.S. across constitutional and statutory contexts with an emphasis on employment law under Title VII, detail the landmark Supreme Court decision in Groff v. DeJoy (2023) which significantly raised the standard for denying religious accommodations in the workplace and analyzes the resulting case law under Groff and what it means for employers going forward.
The most significant legal issues for money transmission businesses involve navigating a complex regulatory landscape that includes strict federal and state licensing requirements, robust anti-money laundering (AML) protocols, and extensive reporting and record-keeping obligations. Failure to comply can result in severe civil and criminal penalties. This CLE course explores the regulatory requirements imposed by the FinCEN and state regulators, using real-world enforcement actions — such as those involving Coinstar, Ripple Labs, Sigue Corporation, and Block Inc. — to highlight the legal and financial risks of non-compliance.
California is known for having some of the strongest employee protections in the U.S., encompassing various aspects of employment. These laws cover areas like minimum wage, overtime pay, meal and rest breaks, paid sick leave, family leave, and protection against discrimination and harassment. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) offers broader protection than federal law, including additional protected classes like sexual orientation, gender identity, and immigration status, according to the Civil Rights Department.
In this highly practical CLE, Employment Law Litigation attorney Mila Arutunian shares her experience & guidance on how companies can avoid unconscious bias in hiring and recruiting potential employees. Mila will mainly discuss the following topics: how implicit bias affects hiring and employment decisions, types of biases and how they diminish the workplace and strategies for employers to reduce bias in hiring. Types of biases discussed: categorization, stereotyping, halo/horn effect, affinity bias and confirmation bias.
In this CLE, ethics expert & Professor of Legal Ethics Cari Sheehan will mainly discuss the ethical framework regarding conflicts of interest, practical steps to avoid conflicts of interest and specific scenarios in your legal practice where conflicts occur. The steps to conflicts of interest resolution discussed: (1) identifying if it’s a current, former or prospective client, (2) analyzing whether a conflict exists, (3) determining if the conflict is consentable, (4) obtaining informed consent, and (5) remedies if the conflict is not resolved.
“Of Monkey Selfies & Machines learning.” Attorney Scott Sholder will dive into cutting edge copyright issues of authorship, ownership & protectability of AI generated content when generative AI is used to generate content and works of art. Scott will mainly cover: Copyright Basics, Copyright Registration and Generative AI: Authorship & Copyrightability.
In this CLE, Brett Scheiber will detail this new technology and discuss litigation that has ensued from accidents involving Tesla vehicles. Brett will mainly: demystify autopilot, describe how the tech works & how it fails, review Tesla’s claims regarding its autopilot and CAT (Collision Avoidance Technology) technology, show you how to collect the evidence for litigation and how to vet these & other CAT cases.