CLEs You Actually Want to Hear

This program provides a practical introduction to the core areas of intellectual property law—patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Designed for lawyers seeking to broaden their understanding of IP and how it can be leveraged to further the interests of their clients’ business, the course will cover key legal principles, recent developments, and common pitfalls across each category....

Lawyers have a duty to be zealous advocates for their clients. But when it comes to standing up to judges and their rulings, where is the line? The recent case of Epic Games v. Apple demonstrates the importance of obeying judicial orders, and the potential ramifications of noncompliance. Using the Epic Games case as an illustration, this program will explore the ethical rules that govern a lawyer’...

As cryptocurrencies and other digital assets continue their meteoric rise in popularity, the likelihood of those assets ending up in a trust or estate is at an all-time high. In recognition of that reality, this presentation is aimed at orienting attorneys to key issues affecting administration of trusts and estates with digital assets. In addition to identifying potential administrative pitfalls,...

Prof. Jonathan Barnett of USC Gould School of Law presents key insights from his provocative new book, The Big Steal: Ideology, Interest, and the Undoing of Intellectual Property. This program will explore how digital platforms have reshaped copyright law, diminished protections for content owners, and disrupted the creative industries. Drawing from legal scholarship and economic analysis, Barnett...

Former Regional Director (Beth Gellman-Beer) and Chief Attorney (Amy Niedzalkoski) of the Philadelphia Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education will provide a presentation on Title VI Shared Ancestry Harassment. The presentation will address the definition for a hostile environment under Title VI, and what are the school obligations in responding to reports of Title VI Shared Ancestry...

Neutralizing the power of sub rosa surveillance is crucial to protect your client's claim for damages. Minimizing the impact of sub rosa requires a multifaceted game plan spanning from discovery to trial. This seminar is your road map to identifying sub rosa in litigation, keeping it out at trial, and adapting if the court lets it in.

A lot goes into determining the when, why and how real property is sold in a probate proceeding such as an estate administration, a trust, a conservatorship or guardianship. This program examines the steps to take to obtain a court order authorizing a sale when it is required and the process of selling real property in the different type of court proceedings. Among the topics to be discussed are p...

As the creator economy transforms digital content into a trillion-dollar ecosystem, legal professionals must balance innovation with compliance. This panel dives into the evolving legal landscape, offering tools to navigate FTC guidelines, safeguard intellectual property, and structure equitable contracts that protect both creators and brands. Discover how to tackle hidden risks in exclusivity cla...

Bullying of lawyers by other lawyers is a long-known but little-discussed problem, even though it exists in many practice settings across the country. Bullying can negatively impact the quality of a lawyer’s day-to-day practice, their emotional well-being and physical health, and the chance to thrive and be successful. Bullying also impedes an employer’s ability to create effective and collegial w...

This program equips attorneys who counsel small business owners and HR professionals with the knowledge needed to navigate the intricate requirements of employee classifications under California law. Our speakers will examine the critical differences between exempt and non-exempt employees, delve into significant case law such as Heyen v. Safeway and Rodriguez v. Parivar , and learn actionable str...

A look at recent trends, including the law of “unconscionability,” in premarital agreements. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.

The Beverly Hills Bar Association's Taxation Law Section invites you to a timely and in-depth presentation on the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)—a sweeping tax reform package that makes the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions permanent and introduces major structural changes across individual, business, and energy tax policy. This program will provide attorneys with a comp...

This program introduces attorneys to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), focusing on its purpose, procedural framework, and key compliance requirements. It covers essential steps, including environmental review and public participation, while offering practical tools for navigating CEQA effectively. The program also examines the recent state and local executive orders and their impact...

Join Aaron Gothelf, Regional Vice President of the American Arbitration Association, for an in-depth discussion on best practices to streamline arbitration proceedings and resolve disputes efficiently. This program will cover practical strategies that attorneys can use to enhance effectiveness throughout the arbitration process. Topics include: Creating a well-drafted arbitration clause Selecting...

Hard fought litigation is notorious for ballooning into a costly, time-consuming battle that stalls progress and drains resources. In this program, join veteran mediator Robert Jacobs as he offers attorneys a practical, real-world roadmap to resolving conflicts with efficiency before they spiral out of control. Whether a dispute arises out of business or employment relationships, real estate law,...

Hon. Margaret L. Oldendorf (Ret.) offers a candid and practical look at how judges evaluate personal-injury damages in both trial and mediation. Drawing from her experience on the bench, she explores how attorneys can effectively handle damages—economic and noneconomic—while avoiding common missteps that may undermine credibility or risk reversible error. This program will cover key topics such as...

In this program, join Bryan Mashian as he addresses important items to consider negotiating when using AIR’s Commercial Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement form, including: Active vs. Passive Removal of Contingencies Inspection and Repair Request Process Allocation of Costs Seller Representations and Warranties Assignments Dispute Resolution Estoppel Certificates and more. Audio versions of Be...

Lawyers with ADHD often rely on their support staff to help them stay organized and on track—but traditional productivity methods may not work for them. This session, led by productivity strategist and CEO of Firm Focus, Sarah Tetlow, is designed for legal assistants, paralegals, and other support staff. It provides strategies for supporting attorneys with ADHD and other executive function challen...

Join us for a program designed to help attorneys prepare effectively for class and/or PAGA mediations and avoid common pitfalls that lead to wasted time and stalled progress during mediation. Our speakers will walk you through a practical pre-mediation checklist with key steps to ensure all parties are aligned before mediation begins—so the mediator does not have to spend hours trying to get both...

Medical records are at the core of every personal injury and medical malpractice case. The key to building a strong case lies in the ability to effectively interpret and extract critical information from these often complex documents. This program is designed to guide legal professionals through the various types of medical records, highlighting the most relevant and actionable content. With thous...

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was just the beginning. With 19 other U.S. states now enacting their own comprehensive data privacy laws—and several more adopting statutes that provide limited privacy rights—the compliance landscape has become increasingly complex for businesses operating across jurisdictions. In the absence of a comprehensive federal privacy law, companies and legal pr...

This session will discuss the 10 most important provisions in a merchandising license agreement from a both a licensor and licensee perspective. Frequently, licensors and licensees have different agendas in negotiating license agreements. The session will explore each provision and its intended purpose; what each party may want or need; and possible compromises to create a win-win situation for bo...

Matthew S. Kenefick of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP breaks down the evolving legal landscape of accessibility compliance, with a focus on both physical spaces and websites. This program will cover key provisions of the ADA and related California laws, including the Unruh Civil Rights Act and the Disabled Persons Act, and explain how these laws apply to businesses open to the public. It...

To negotiate effectively and efficiently, it is important to identify and understand your own biases and the biases held by others. The purpose of this program is to learn just that and empower you to reach the best settlement outcomes for your clients. We will discuss, define, and explain types of biases that show up in negotiations such as the "fixed pie bias," susceptibility to framing, conflic...

This fireside chat between the former FTC Director of Consumer Protection and a former FTC senior attorney will provide a retrospective analysis into FTC privacy and AI actions and enforcement trends in this area of law. It will also discuss the outlook for FTC work in these spaces in the current administration. A can’t miss for practitioners.