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Listen to Beverly Hills Bar Association's nationally recognized CLE content, featuring timely topics and speakers from across the country. You don’t need to be an attorney to tune in, but if you are, you’ll get CLE credit while you listen! Full details at www.bhba.org/podcasts.
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This program examines how implicit and systemic bias shapes key aspects of consumer litigation, from product safety standards and workplace practices to damages calculations, insurance claims handling, and medical treatment. Drawing on real-world examples and current data, Molly McKibben, partner at Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, explores how unchecked assumptions can affect case valuation, liability theories, and client outcomes. The session challenges attorneys to critically evaluate the data, expert opinions, and institutional practices underlying their cases in order to more effectively advocate for fair and equitable results.The Litigation Section is chaired by Rachael Kogen.
A practical, step-by-step overview of this exciting new process - how it works, what goes where on the forms, who it's right for, and why it has the potential to revolutionize divorce in California.The Family Law Section is chaired by Jack McMorrow and Ryan Wedeking.
OpenAI (ChatGPT), Anthropic (Claude) and Google (Gemini) have all recently launched major new flagship model updates. Come learn what’s new in the main offerings, how you can leverage projects and memory more effectively in your cases, and how you can create stunning timelines and infographics with the latest built-in imaging capabilities.The AI and the Law Section is chaired by Marc Hoag
Employment law continues to evolve at a rapid pace—and 2025 was no exception. This engaging session will highlight the most influential appellate decisions of the year from the U.S. and California Supreme Courts, the Ninth Circuit, and California Courts of Appeal, and unpack their practical implications for practitioners.The Employment Law Section is chaired by Andie Fields.This program is chaired by MyKhanh Shelton.
This 30-minute CLE program gets right into the critical considerations and practical methods of addressing the evidentiary admissibility of text messages at trial. Our panel of seasoned trial attorneys walk you through the practical steps for authenticating text messages in California courts and will conduct a case study of the recent Second District decision of Adoption of X.D. (2025) 114 Cal.App.5th812 which further explores methods of authentication beyond the testimony of the text author.
This program gives attorneys a clear, practical framework for modern asset protection planning. We will move beyond theory and examine the structures you should use to insulate clients from litigation and creditor claims, including LLCs, limited partnerships, charging-order jurisdictions, transmutations of assets, domestic asset protection trusts, offshore trusts, hybrid DAPT structures, and trigger-type trusts that convert from revocable to protective status. The session focuses on how these structures work, where they fail, and how to layer them to achieve predictable results. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies they can immediately apply in their own practices, including planning for real estate investors, professionals exposed to malpractice claims, business owners with personal guarantees, and high-net-worth clients seeking to reduce litigation risk.Attendees will learn:How to use “game theory” when negotiating with plaintiffs and creditorsSee why it is never too late to implement asset protectionProtect assets from personal guarantees and business lawsuitsUnderstand the most common domestic structuresComprehend offshore structures in the age of transparency
In this program, Joel A. Osman and Adam J. Telanoff of Parker Shaffie LLP examine the ethical risks that arise when attorneys step into the role of expert witness, particularly in legal malpractice and professional liability matters. The program addresses how the Rules of Professional Conduct apply even when no attorney-client relationship is formed, including ongoing duties of confidentiality, loyalty, and disclosure. It also explores conflict scenarios involving former clients, current firm clients, and the danger of drifting from neutral expert into advocate, with practical guidance on engagement letters, conflict screening, and avoiding conduct that can trigger disqualification, discipline, or malpractice exposure.
In this comprehensive presentation, Mardiros "Marty" Dakessian will explore the latest developments in California tax litigation, offering practitioners an in-depth review of recent case law and changes to the state’s tax landscape. Attendees will gain valuable insights into key court and administrative decisions, as well as an analysis of emerging trends in state and local tax matters. The program will also address the evolving policies of California taxing agencies, equipping practitioners with practical strategies for navigating disputes, litigation, and settlement negotiations. Finally, the session will examine the broader impact of state tax law changes on both California taxpayers and the professionals who serve them.
Stay informed with this 2025 update on avoiding State Bar complaints and responding effectively if the Bar comes calling. Learn about new requirements for mandatory State Bar CTAPP compliance, and new universal requirements for MCLE compliance. This panel will explore trends in legal malpractice claims and defenses, with a special focus on the unique challenges and trends in entertainment law.
This program provides family law practitioners with a comprehensive and practical overview of palimony—commonly referred to as Marvin actions—and the complex legal issues arising from nonmarital relationships. The program examines the elements required to establish a palimony claim, the legal theories upon which such claims are based, commonly asserted defenses, and the frequent intersection of palimony issues with other areas of litigation. Designed for practicing family law attorneys, this program equips participants with the substantive knowledge and practical strategies necessary to identify potential palimony claims, assess risk, and effectively protect their clients’ interests in this specialized area of law.
Many older clients consider buying a home in Israel to use as a second residence or for retirement. Property purchases in Israel involvemany complex tax, liability, title, estate planning and other issuesthat differ from property purchases in California.In this program, Nicole Levin, an expert in Israeli real estate law, will review the process of property purchases that a prospective buyer must know in order to navigate the system and avoid pitfalls.The program is a must for any attorney with a client who is thinking about taking the step toward an Israel property purchase.
In this program, Natasha Tang (QDROCounsel) and Carrie Holmes (Center for Access to QDROs) will guide attorneys through the fundamentals of retirement benefit division in divorce and discuss strategies for protecting clients’ interests. The session will also cover common pitfalls to avoid when dividing retirement benefits.
This program will cover and discuss many of the important case decisions, issues, and trends in the world of Entertainment Litigation that took place over the past year, and the possible ramifications for future litigation, including topics such as copyright infringement (music, film, & AI), trademark infringement, fair use, and right of publicity, among others.
This program does not constitute legal advice.
This session will examine recent high-profile disputes involving celebrity estates involving figures such as Tony Bennett, Jimmy Buffett, and Rupert Murdoch. These cases expose the hidden fault lines in trust administration, fiduciary duty, and family power struggles. Attendees will leave with useful insights into trust administration, dispute prevention, and strategies for navigating sensitive family dynamics.
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, highlighting how attorneys and artists can leverage these rights. The program will include a detailed examination of key international treaties that shape copyright, so that attendees gain an understanding of the global landscape. Finally, hear about the emerging impact of artificial intelligence on copyright law—addressing new challenges and opportunities in the evolving digital environment and how this emerging technology implicates moral rights. Indeed, the program is designed to give legal professionals a comprehensive understanding of current trends and international perspectives on seldom-explored intellectual property topics.
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 family law.In this episode, Aina Khan of Aina Khan Law and Dr. Yousef Alamry of Saudi Legal Consultation House discuss the intersection of Islamic law and international family law across the UK, U.S., and Middle East. The conversation covers marriage, divorce, financial remedies, child-related issues, conflicts of law, and cross-border enforcement challenges. Alphonse Provinziano of Provinziano & Associates moderates the conversation by structuring cross-cultural comparisons, clarifying conflicts between religious and secular legal systems, and framing complex issues for international family law practitioners.Aina Khan, Aina Khan LawDr. Yousef Alamry, Saudi Legal Consultation HouseModerated by Alphonse Provinziano, Provinziano & Associates
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 the evolving legal framework surrounding minors in digital media, including issues of consent, privacy, labor protections, and the right of publicity as traditional entertainment law intersects with the modern influencer economy.
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 standards, lateral hiring risks and rewards, ethical management of AI tools, brand-new legislation on lawyer advertising, and more. Now is the time to make sure that your firm's risk management framework is up-to-date and ready to go, to best serve your clients, and to avoid inquiries from the State Bar and claims of malpractice. Risk avoidance and compliance are the new words of the day. Stay up to speed by attending this cutting-edge seminar with one of the top “lawyers’ lawyer” in the state.
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