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Julia Cherlow of Bird Marella LLP and David Shraga, the Media Mediator, examine the pivotal licensing deal recently announced by Disney and Open AI, how it reshapes the future of AI-generated content, and the potential industry implications as this story unfolds.

The course will cover the concept of moral rights—a crucial aspect of authors’ rights, but one largely undiscussed in the U.S.—with an analysis of how these rights are treated globally and the patchwork of analogous protections in the United States. We will also delve into neighboring rights, another seldom-discussed property right, and their implications in both international and U.S. law, highli...

International Family Law examines how family law disputes are handled across different legal systems, cultures, and jurisdictions. Through in-depth conversations with leading international practitioners, the series explores forum selection, property and support regimes, child custody, enforcement challenges, and conflicts of law, with each discussion grounded in practical comparisons to California...

As minors take center stage in the monetized world of social media, California has enacted new legal protections to safeguard their earnings and rights. This program examines the Child Content Creator Rights Act and recent updates to the Coogan Law—both of which mandate that a portion of income derived from a child’s name, image, or likeness be set aside in trust. Attendees will gain insight into...

Please join us to explore the latest in trends and tips in the risk management world for lawyers. In this presentation, Heather L. Rosing of Rosing Pott & Strohbehn will give a curated presentation on specialized risk management tips for lawyers who practice in the real estate space. Attorneys will learn about the latest in client trust accounting, developments in conflict-of-interest standard...

All successful teams consist of unique specialists in both role and psychology. A team of specialists that are aligned with a shared vision, values and mission will always beat a team of generalists. These specializations are what create competitiveness and adaptability. Evolution is not survival of the fittest; it is survival of the most adaptable. In the practice of law, understanding the specif...

Derek Barto of Barto Consulting addresses the key financial considerations law firms should focus on at the beginning of the year to establish a clear and realistic financial roadmap. The program covers evaluating prior-year performance, projecting income and cash flow, and identifying potential financial pressure points early. The discussion is geared toward helping firm leaders make sound financ...

International Family Law examines how family law disputes are handled across different legal systems, cultures, and jurisdictions. Through in-depth conversations with leading international practitioners, the series explores forum selection, property and support regimes, child custody, enforcement challenges, and conflicts of law, with each discussion grounded in practical comparisons to California...

This program will provide an overview of partition law with a focus on the Partition of Real Property Act, including when partition actions are required, the steps in the process, and recent statutory changes such as buyout rights, appraisal requirements, and contribution issues. The discussion will also address common challenges in partition cases, including joint tenancy disputes, treatment of m...

Gain a strategic overview of international arbitration. Fernanda Flores (Director of ADR Services, ICDR North America) and Yasmine Lahlou (Partner, Chaffetz Lindsey LLP) walk through key stages including drafting arbitration clauses, selecting international arbitrators, procedural fairness, and enforcing awards across borders. The session will spotlight ICDR’s unique rules, specialized roster, and...

This program walks newer litigators through the full life cycle of a deposition, from building an effective outline to using exhibits and creating a clean record. We will cover concrete techniques for handling evasive witnesses, responding to difficult opposing counsel, and asking targeted questions that generate strong transcript excerpts for motions, mediation, and trial. Attendees will leave wi...

What drives executive decision-making in a legal dispute? Hint: the merits aren’t the primary focus. Instead, corporate leaders weigh broader business realities—market dynamics, leverage, financial pressures, and preserving key relationships, among other criteria, in determining the best course of action. Drawing on decades as a CEO and entertainment executive, Michael Schwimmer offers a candid lo...

International Family Law examines how family law disputes are handled across different legal systems, cultures, and jurisdictions. Through in-depth conversations with leading international practitioners, the series explores forum selection, property and support regimes, child custody, enforcement challenges, and conflicts of law, with each discussion grounded in practical comparisons to California...

Defense attorneys Keith G. Bremer and Vik Nagpal of Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP break down the voir dire philosophy that has driven their defense verdicts and controlled outcomes. They explain how they build a cohesive “tribe,” uncover juror biases and prejudices, and position for effective for-cause challenges. The program offers a candid look at how they evaluate jurors, structure the...

In this presentation we will explore the origins of the role of the Parenting Plan Coordinator (PPC), who they are, what their goals are. This session will also explore the synergy between parenting plan coordinators and mental health therapists in managing high-conflict parents and what is needed to make the PPC process effective. This session aims to provide professionals with strategies to leve...

In this program, California Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee staff will provide an overview of notable legislation enacted in 2025. The program will begin with a discussion led by Colin Grinnell on California tax conformity and SB 711, which updated the state’s specified date of conformity to January 1, 2025. The second part of the program will be led by Haley Summers , who will highlight oth...

In this program, Kenneth P. Williams of Segal McCambridge breaks down the accelerating legal challenges created by autonomous vehicles and the technologies that support them. The program explores how liability is shifting toward manufacturers, software providers, fleet operators, and other participants in the AV ecosystem as traditional negligence concepts evolve. It also examines emerging insuran...

Join Shay Aaron Gilmore for a review of the cannabis and hemp measures from California’s 2025 legislative session, emphasizing what attorneys need to know when advising their clients on cannabis and hemp laws in California. This session will cover major developments, including AB 8 - California's hemp-cannabinoid regulatory overhaul, as well as other legislation concerning online marketplaces for...

Learn best practices for consumer arbitration with a focus on fairness, accessibility, and transparency. Adam Shoneck (Vice President, Consumer Division, American Arbitration Association) and Delton R. Henderson (Law Office of Delton R Henderson) will guide you through the entire consumer arbitration process—from filing to resolution—while sharing techniques to keep time and costs low. The session...

Running a successful law practice means more than delivering excellent legal work—it also requires thoughtful, competitive, and compliant management behind the scenes. This program shines a light on an often-overlooked part of the profession: the employee benefits that help law firms attract and keep top talent. Join seasoned financial advisors and benefits specialists as they break down what ever...

Derek F. Foran and Conor Tucker of Steptoe bring their trial and appellate expertise to guide practitioners through the most significant California Supreme Court decisions of 2025. This session will highlight the most impactful rulings shaping California’s legal landscape, including developments in contract interpretation, the scope of recoverable damages, arbitration enforcement, judicial review...

Understand the entire lifecycle of a commercial arbitration. Aaron Gothelf (Vice President, Commercial Division, American Arbitration Association) and David B. Coher (Founder, Coher ADR) walk through each step—from initiating a case, selecting arbitrators, and conducting preliminary hearings to managing discovery, engaging in mediation, drafting pre-hearing briefs, handling the evidentiary hearing...

Here we go again! The reverberations of 2023’s dual strikes continue, yet a new negotiation cycle is already underway, with key DGA, WGA, and SAG-AFTRA agreements expiring in mid-2026. Unions and management are already sizing up the AI issues that will once again be front and center—along with sizing up each other in advance of productive talks? nail-biters? something worse? Meanwhile, technology...

Punitive damages—we know what they are, but how do we prove them? Please join us for part two of our in-depth discussion on punitive damages. Our panelists will explore tips for presenting and defending punitive damage claims, focusing on case law and hypotheticals to illustrate a step-by-step approach to how such claims and awards have been reported.

California Code of Civil Procedure sections 999-999.5 and the new version of CACI 2334 have profoundly changed how insurers and legal professionals handle time-limited policy limit demands. This webinar offers an analysis of these new rules, including what constitutes a reasonable settlement demand and what is and is not unreasonable conduct of an insurer that rejects such a demand. It provides es...