Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Marriage Equality at the Supreme Court - Live in SF - July 7, 2015

Obergefell v. Hodges - Marriage Equality at the Supreme Court

Sponsored by the American Constitution Society and the Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom 

The American Constitution Society and BALIF  invite you to join our all-star panel of marriage equality experts for a discussion of the Supreme Court's pending marriage equality cases consolidated into Obergefell v. Hodges.

On the panel are three of the most distinguished names in the history of marriage equality both in California and on the national stage. Kate Kendell leads the National Center for Lesbian Rights, a relentless advocate for the rights of LGBT people that regularly brings cases on behalf of LGBT plaintiffs all across the country, including Tanco v. Haslam, one of the four marriage equality cases currently before the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Honorable Therese Stewart is the former Chief Deputy City Attorney for San Francisco who argued before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that Prop. 8 was unconstitutional, and in 2013 her groundbreaking work lead to the U.S. Supreme Court's historic decision to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act. Judge Vaughn Walker, who presided over the Prop. 8 case while serving on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, was one of the first judges in the country to rule that marriage equality was a constitutional right, a decision that has served as the backbone of the more than 60 marriage quality decisions decided since and leading up to the cases now before the Supreme Court.

Whether or not the Supreme Court takes this unprecedented opportunity to make history, this will be a powerful and compelling discussion of marriage equality and the future of LGBT rights that you don't want to miss.

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

July 7, 2015, 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM PT
Note:  Lunch will be provided courtesy of Morrison & Foerster LLP

Live:

Morrison & Foerster LLP
425 Market Street
San Francisco, CA

For further information see:
https://acslaw.secure.force.com/rsvp?id=a0YG0000007ucHoMAI




Being Smart With Social Media - Ethics - July 8, 2015

Being Smart With Social Media

Sponsored by Avvo Ignite

Josh King, Avvo’s General Counsel, will cover the latest decisions and opinions surrounding social media and the ethics rules governing legal marketing. Examples will be included highlighting the most effective – and ethical – ways lawyers can use social media to develop business, as well as a number of ways that social media is often misused by attorneys.

Lawyers who attend this webinar will learn:

  • The difference between inbound and outbound marketing – and why it’s critical to understanding ethical use of social media.
  • How the rules governing attorney marketing are limited by the First Amendment.
  • Why professionalism is of paramount importance in a world of easy, ubiquitous communication.
FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit Ethics

Online

July 8, 2015, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

For further information see:

http://lawyernomics.avvo.com/webinars/being-smart-with-social-media-1hr-ethics-cle-in-pacafliltx-and-1hr-general-credit-in-wa


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Online Marketing for Attorneys - July 9, 2015

Legal Ease: Online Marketing for Attorneys

Sponsored by the TASA Group Inc. - California MCLE provider number 15439

Mark Heninger is an expert witness with experience in internet search marketing, lead generation, social media, mobile apps, contextual advertising methods, in-app purchasing, and e-commerce solutions. He has worked as a software solutions architect and product manager for more than 15 years. Mr. Heninger has been an invited speaker at several international technology conferences and was an invited panelist at Digital Hollywood and the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).


FREE!

Total CLE Credit:  1.00 unit
 

July 9, 2015, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

For further information see:
https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&referrer=&eventid=1010095&sessionid=1&key=A3612EB61CBB815C4A18416999D55F20&sourcepage=register

Why Law Firms Should Move to the Cloud - July 9, 2015

Top 3 Reasons Why Law Firms Should Move Their Security to the Cloud

Sponsored by ALM

Data security, privacy and compliance have never been more at risk than in today's social and mobile world, and this is particularly relevant for law firms.

According to a recent report by LexisNexis, 72.4% of law firms use cloud-based technology for day-to-day work activities. A recent study by American Bar Association also revealed:


  • 54% of lawyers use tablets in their firms
  • 77% of lawyers use smartphones for law-related tasks
  • 56% of lawyers use online storage
Customer data security, privacy and compliance are the corner stone of the legal industry. With the mass adoption of cloud technology, how secure is your law firm? 

They will discuss:

  • The latest strategies and techniques cyber-criminals are using today
  • Concrete steps you can take to keep your law firm safe
  • What to do about Internet security in today's cloud and mobile first IT landscape
  • Key benefits of moving your security in the cloud
Speakers:

Kevin Peterson, CISSP and Director of Security & Network Transformation, Zscaler Inc. 
Alan Winchester, Partner, Harris Beach

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

July 9, 2015, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

For further information see:
http://vts.inxpo.com/scripts/Server.nxp?LASCmd=AI:4;F:QS!10100&ShowKey=25997



Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence - July 14, 2015

Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence, Cases and Materials

Sponsored by The Sedona Conference, California MCLE provider no. 14287

Note:  Because this is a discussion of the casebook, it may only qualify for self-study based on the MCLE provider status

The Sedona Conference will host a webinar with the authors to introduce the 3d edition of "Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence, Cases and Materials" and discuss the value (and limitations) of law school education to train young lawyers in eDiscovery competence and cooperation. While the webinar is free, registration is required.

“Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence” was the first casebook published on electronic discovery and evidence, and the third edition is still the only comprehensive casebook on electronic discovery and evidence. The new edition incorporates the 2015 amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; updates case law in the field; and expands discussions of cooperation, proportionality, social media, and professional responsibility obligations. Two new chapters have been added: one on the latest search techniques, including Technology-Assisted Review, that all lawyers must understand; and another on emerging issues with the surveillance, search, and seizure of electronically stored information by law enforcement in criminal cases. This casebook is a “must” for any course in e-discovery, and an important desk resource for practicing lawyers.

Faculty:
Moderator: 
Kenneth J. Withers- The Sedona Conference, Phoenix, AZ
Panelists: 
Professor Daniel Capra- Fordham University School of Law, New York, NY
Maura R. Grossman- Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, New York, NY
Hon. Shira A. Scheindlin -U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, New York, NY

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

July 14, 2015, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PDT

For further information see:
https://thesedonaconference.org/conference/2015/webinar-electronic-discovery-and-digital-evidence-cases-and-materials?

Foreclosure Litigation - 3-1/4 units - Live in SF - July 14, 2015

Foreclosure Litigation – Real World Solutions That Work For Both Sides 2015


Sponsored by Practising Law Institute
Item #144905

This substantive training provides an overview of:
  • Ways to avoid foreclosure litigation by resolving disputes before filing suit, with the commentary of industry leaders representing both borrowers’ and the servicers’ perspectives;
  • Foreclosure litigation and where there is common ground - which arguments help your case, which do not add anything to it, and which actually hurt your client’s chances of a favorable resolution from both “sides”; and
  • A summary of recent decisions and developments regarding the California Homeowner’s Bill of Rights and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Loan Servicing Rules.


Moderators:
Stephen T. Hicklin ~ Senior Litigation Counsel, Buckley Madole, P.C.
Kent Qian ~ Staff Attorney, National Housing Law Project

Speakers:
Nelson Goodell ~ The Goodell Law Firm
Elizabeth S. Letcher ~ Law Offices of Elizabeth Letcher
Sanford Shatz ~ Of Counsel, McGlinchey Stafford
Lisa Sitkin ~ Managing Attorney, Housing and Economic Rights Advocates
Christine M. Sontag ~ Director and Assistant General Counsel, MUFG Americas Legal Department, MUFG Union Bank, N.A





FREE!

CLE Credit: 3.25 units Ethics

In person:

PLI California Center
685 Market Street
San Francisco, California 94105.

July 14, 2015, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm PT

For additional information:

http://www.pli.edu/Content/Seminar/Foreclosure_Litigation_Real_World_Solutions/_/N-4kZ1z11qqa?Npp=100&Ns=sort_date|0&ID=255519

 or call (415) 498-2800


Social Media Discovery - July 22, 2015

Don't Get Left Behind: The Importance of Social Media Discovery for Legal Practitioners

Sponsored by X1 Discovery, Transperfect and Lewis Brisbois

Social media is now a very public extension of an individual's life, both personally and professionally. According to a recent survey, people spend more time on social media than any other Internet activity, including email. As a result, it's not surprising to hear that hundreds of thousands of legal cases addressed social media in 2014. The use of social media for business purposes has exploded. Therefore, it is incumbent on attorneys, and consultants, to understand and address social media evidence as a standard practice in every type of litigation and investigation matter.

Join us to hear from our esteemed panel of experts on the importance of social media discovery and a legal practitioner's guide to handling this rapidly increasing mass of critical data in their investigations.

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

July 22, 2015, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

For further information, see:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register
/8269053485318562050?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRokv6nPce%2FhmjTEU5z17%2B8uX6WwlMI%
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The TCPA AND HIPAA - July 23, 2015


Proceed With Caution: Navigating Safely Through The Intersection Of The TCPA AND HIPAA

Sponsored by Bloomberg NA

This webinar will help clarify the ambiguities at the intersection of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and outline the key questions marketers should ask themselves before making automated calls to mobile devices or prerecorded calls to landlines.

Attend our webinar and gain insight on:

  • The TCPA, its purpose, and potential damages
  • The TCPA’s healthcare message exemption, the types of calls covered, and the types of consent required for commercial, noncommercial, and dual purpose messages
  • How HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules regulate how health insurers and providers use and disclose protected health information (PHI)
  • The four key questions all HIPAA covered entities and their business associates should ask themselves before making automated calls to mobile devices or prerecorded calls to landlines
  • The newest regulations and consent requirements
Speakers:

Marc Roth - Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Christine M. Reilly - Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Anne O’Hagen Karl - Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP


FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

July 23, 2015, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

For further information see:
http://www.bna.com/proceed-caution-navigating-m17179927509/?elq=5ff65b6ca57b4f9894e4ea9984629e15&elqCampaignId=918&elqaid=1671&elqat=1&elqTrackId=c8db80d489744c3089689316171bb13c



Understanding Digital Evidence - Live in Newport Beach - July 23, 2015

A Lawyer's Introduction To Computers: Understanding Technology And Digital Evidence

Sponsored by iDiscovery Solutions

Digital data is becoming an ever-increasing share of evidence in a case. This presentation will cover the sources of that data and how to properly preserve and collect (or extract) it, combined with a survey of the tools and systems that attorneys use to manage data (electronic or paper) through the discovery process.

Speakers:

Jonathan Karchmer - Senior Manager in the Costa Mesa office of iDiscovery Solutions, Inc. Mr. Karchmer has over thirteen years of experience in managing projects dealing with computer forensic examinations, ESI collection/processing, hosting, as well as document review and production.

Jim Vaughn - Managing Director of iDiscovery Solutions and head of West Coast operations.  Mr. Vaughn is a court-recognized expert who has given testimony in nearly 70 cases involving topics such as evidence preservation, documentation of events, and computer forensic methodologies and procedures.

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Live

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth
660 Newport Center Dr # 1600
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 725-4000

July 23, 2015, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT

For further information see:
http://idiscoverysolutions.com/cle-event/cle-lawyer%E2%80%99s-introduction-computers-understanding-technology-and-digital-evidence