The NAR Ruling - 2 units - February 1, 2024

The Billion Dollar NAR Lawsuit (Burnett v NAR et al) – everything you need to know

Sponsored by the Continuing Education Services

Please note the very early start time!

On Tuesday, October 31st a federal jury in Missouri ordered the National Association of Realtors (NAR), along with other large real estate brokerages, to pay nearly $1.8 billion in damages. The jury found that the NAR artificially inflated home prices by coupling commissions paid to agents.  This discussion follows.

FREE!

Total Credits:  2.00 hours 

Thursday, February 1, 2024, 5:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. PST

Online

For further information see:

https://www.ohioce.net/seminars/the-billion-dollar-nar-lawsuit-(burnett-v-nar-et-al)-everything-you-need-to-know-340258

Pollution Insurance: Are you covered? - February 2, 2024

Pollution Insurance: Are you covered? 

Sponsored by LexisNexis

This course will provide foundational knowledge of key environmental laws and regulations for attorneys who do not regularly practice in this area. The program will then provide background on environmental insurance coverage, the types of coverage historically offered as well as a discussion of litigation potential of types of policies and coverage. It will then cover some of the emerging issues in this area as well and court interpretations on some of the most controversial coverage issues. Finally, the program will review practical resources to assist practitioners in dealing with environmental insurance claims as well as how best to manage client concerns in real estate transactions and corporate mergers and acquisitions. 

Speakers:
Robin McManigal
Aaron Eberle

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 hour 

Friday, February 2, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PST

Online

For further information see:

https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classInfo=Crs~686~57302

Remote Law Firm Essentials - February 6, 2024

Remote Law Firm Essentials to Maximize Efficiency, Security and Scalability

Sponsored by Clio

Whether you’re fine-tuning your practice to get more work done on the go or gearing up to start a virtual-first firm, this session is your chance to learn how to make the remote/hybrid model successful at your firm—securely and efficiently.

Speakers:
Joshua Lenon
Laura Kennedy

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 hour 

Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PST

Online

For further information see:

https://www.clio.com/events/webinar-remote-law-firm-essentials/

Bankruptcy Fundamentals - February 7, 2024

Bankruptcy Fundamentals

Sponsored by LexisNexis

As attorneys in corporate finance, general litigation, real estate and other areas work to get up to speed on bankruptcy law, this course, will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of bankruptcy/ restructuring proposing hypotheticals to illustrate typical tasks and working through the case law, legislation, rules, and analysis that exist to help achieve them.

Speaker:

Tracy Duplantier

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 hour 

Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. PST

Online

For further information see:

https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classInfo=Crs~686~57303

Consumer Protections: The No Surprises Act - February 7, 2024

Learn About Consumer Protections Under The No Surprises Act

Sponsored by Bernard Witkin Alameda County Law Library

Starting January 1, 2022, the No Surprises Act protects people covered under group and individual health plans from receiving surprise medical bills when they receive most emergency services, non-emergency services from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, and services from out-of-network air ambulance service providers. It also establishes an independent dispute resolution process for payment disputes between plans and providers and provides new dispute resolution opportunities for uninsured and self-pay individuals when they receive a medical bill that is substantially greater than the good faith estimate they get from the medical provider. 

Speaker:
Cristina Collazo 

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 hour 

Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. PST

Online

For further information see:

https://lawlibrary.acgov.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-02-07-Consumer-Protections-No-Surprises-Act-flyer.pdf

AI and the Legal Profession - February 8, 2024

AI and the Legal Profession: Ethics, Impacts, and Looking Ahead

Sponsored by Smokeball

In the digital age, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a powerful tool for legal professionals, but it comes with a wide range of social, economic, and legal considerations. These concerns will likely dictate what AI looks like in the future and will surely impact how attorneys use it in their practices. 

Speakers:

Joshua Walker 

Morvareed Salehpour

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 hour 

In spite of the title of the program, sponsor does not say there is Ethics credit

Thursday, February 8, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PST

Online

For further information see:

https://go.smokeball.com/ai-and-the-legal-profession-ethics-impacts-and-looking-ahead

Cybersecurity and Data Breaches - February 14, 2024

Cybersecurity and Data Breaches

Sponsored by LexisNexis

This course provides an overview of the legal framework for data privacy and cybersecurity, discusses key factors in cybersecurity threats and prevention, and reviews available resources for cyberlaw practice.

Speakers:

Kristen Baginski

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 hour 

Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PST

Online

For further information see:

https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classInfo=Crs~686~57306

Ethics 2024 - February 15, 2024

 Ethics 2024: Questions from the Trenches

Sponsored by Clifford Law Offices

Clifford Law Offices turned to practicing lawyers — the lawyers in the trenches — and we asked them what’s on their minds in the area of lawyer ethics. What problems do they see day in and day out? And we listened. The 2024 all-star panel will address hypotheticals and ethical issues that came from you. They will discuss issues from the revised IOLTA account rules to double billing issues.

Speakers:

Kevin L. Hopkins Brody-O’Neill Endowed Faculty Scholar University of Illinois Chicago School of Law

Hon. Mary Cay Marubio Acting Presiding Judge, Pretrial Division Circuit Court of Cook County

Melissa A. Smart Director of Education, Senior Counsel Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois

Moderated by: Robert A. Clifford Founder and Senior Partner Clifford Law Offices. 

FREE!

Total Credits:  2.00 hours Professional Responsibility (Illinois)

Although Illinois has MCLE reciprocity with California, I am not sure if this program qualifies.

Thursday, February 15, 2024, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. PST

Online

For further information see:

https://cliffordlawcle.com/

AI Risks to Lawyers - February 21, 2024

The Brave New World of AI: The Risks to Lawyers

Sponsored by Attorney Protective

AI is the hottest topic in legal circles today with some lawyers embracing it and some seemingly dismissing artificial intelligence entirely. What is the best way to incorporate it into your practice? And how can you comply with your ethical obligations while using AI? Speakers David P. Atkins and Dana M. Hrelic of Pullman & Comley answer these questions and discuss what AI means in the legal context, how it can be properly used to benefit you and your clients, and the risks related to its use. They will propose internal firm policies to consider before you implement AI tools at your firm. Join us to weigh the benefits and risks of AI in this Brave New World.

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit Ethics

Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 10:00am - 11:00am PT 

To register, go to: 

https://attorneyprotective.com/webinar

Preventing Piercing The Corporate Veil - February 21, 2024

Piercing The Corporate Veil: Prevention & Litigation

Sponsored by LexisNexis

This course will provide an overview of the law governing shareholder liability for corporate debt in key jurisdictions (customizable on request). It will compare the several common articulations for veil piercing analysis employed by jurisdictions across the country, and discuss a number of variations on the general theme—including reverse veil-piercing, horizontal veil-piercing, the difference in application between contract and tort matters, and more. Finally, it will also provide an introduction to resources that you can employ to identify best practices to protect a corporate client, or to assess a client’s or opposing party’s exposure.

Speakers:

Tracy Duplantier

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 hour 

Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. PST

Online

For further information see:

https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classInfo=Crs~686~57308

E-Discovery Conference - February 28th and 29th, 2024

University of Florida E-Discovery Conference 

Sponsored by the University of Florida Levin College of Law 

The University of Florida Levin College of Law returns in February 2024 for its 11th Annual E-Discovery Conference. The Conference combines its topics, sessions and legal, technology, and e-discovery experts to address the challenges for matters both big and small and provide you with key takeaways that you can put into practice right away. 

Speakers (partial list):

William Hamilton, Senior Legal Skills Professor at the University of Florida Levin College of Law

David Horrigan, Discovery Counsel and Legal Education Director at Relativity

Tanya Kennedy, Associate Justice, Appellate Division, First Department, Supreme Court of the State of New York

Online

FREE!  (Only free for online participants)

Total Credits: Approximaely 5 units (still pending) 

Wednesday and Thursday, February 28th and 29th, 2024 

To register, go to:

https://ufediscoveryconference.com/registration/?utm_source=Mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Subscribers_Attendees&utm_id=Registration_Open&mc_cid=97f5957820&mc_eid=2de23cba6a

2024 CA CLE Marathon - Live in SF, SV, LA, SD - Jan. 9 to 11 & 23 & 25, 2024

2024 California CLE Marathon  

Sponsored by Pillsbury

Topics include:

• Ethics: No Time to Lie (2 hours). All locations
• Your Brain on Feedback: Giving, Receiving, and Implicit Bias. All locations.
• Avoiding Employment Law Hazards in 2024. All locations.
• 2024 Equity Compensation and Benefits Trends. All locations.
• The California Bar’s Snitch Era: Understanding the New Mandatory Reporting of Professional Misconduct. SF and SV only.
• Privilege Pitfalls. SF and SV only.
• Are You Ready to Lead a Public Company? SF and SV only.
• IP Developments for 2024. SF and SV only.
• Super PACS: Citizens United and the Everlasting Myths. SF only.
• Key Considerations Before a Cyber Attack. SV only.
• Trademark Law and the Digital Marketplace: Strategies for Protecting Brands Online. SD and LA only.
• California’s Expansive New Climate Disclosure Laws: What They Mean For California Businesses. SD and LA only.

FREE!                                                               

In Person (addresses available at registration)

Total Credits:  Up to 9.00 units (approximately)

From Jan. 9 to 10, 2024 (SF); Jan. 11, 2024 (SV); Jan. 23, 2024 (SD); Jan. 25, 2024 (LA)

To register, go to:

For SV

https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/14/5138/landing-pages/2024-ca-cle---sv-blank.asp?sid=81036548-f520-47d3-ad29-4a7d23848bef

For SF

https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/14/5138/landing-pages/2024-ca-cle---sf-1-10-blank.asp?sid=81036548-f520-47d3-ad29-4a7d23848bef

The Jan. 9th session is full, but you may contact Kelley Gaston to go on the waitlist at

Kelley.Gaston@PillsburyLaw.com

For SD

https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/14/5138/landing-pages/2024-ca-cle---sd-blank.asp?sid=81036548-f520-47d3-ad29-4a7d23848bef

For LA

https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/14/5138/landing-pages/2024-ca-cle---la-blank.asp?sid=81036548-f520-47d3-ad29-4a7d23848bef

In-House Counsel Conference 2024 - January 11, 2024

 In-House Counsel Conference 2024

Sponsored by the Bar Association of San Francisco

Topics to be covered:

Panel I: The New Frontier AI Legal Issues for In-House Counsel

Panel II: The State of DEI Initiatives following the Scotus Affirmative Action Decisions

PANEL III: The Next Frontier of Attorney Client Privilege Issues for In-House Counsels

Pre-registration is required to attend.

Planning Committee:

Clara Badaracco, Maximus Law

Hung Chang, Worldcoin

Theodore Ting, Bank of America

Emily Aldridge, Juul Labs

Yoon Chang, Walmart

Sarah Egdal, Mixt

Gleb Finkelman, Edges Electrical Group, LLC

Joseph Winston, Synopsys, Inc

Kristy Young, Airbnb, Inc

FREE for In-House Attorneys - RSVP required; $150 for all others

Total Credits:  3.00 hours CLE

Live

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111 
 

Thursday, January 11, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Post program reception:

International Smoke Restaurant

301 Mission Street

San Francisco

3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For further information see:

https://portal.sfbar.org/SFBAR/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=G242201&WebsiteKey=7ff45d51-7883-4a28-ab2a-c56a3eb4a5e0

Compliance Programs Under Scrutiny - January 11, 2024

 Compliance Programs Under Scrutiny

Sponsored by Epiq 

This webcast explores government expectations for compliance programs and how companies facing regulatory scrutiny can leverage these programs to position themselves for the best possible outcome. Our panel of experts will discuss: The Changing Landscape: Have the regulatory goalposts shifted? Early Investigations and Disclosure Considerations Post-Resolution Compliance 

Speakers: 

Peter Skinner, Partner, Morrison & Foerster 

Caitlin Sheard, Senior Associate, Orrick 

Sheryl Janet George, Associate, Morrison & Foerster 

Erin Toomey, Vice President and Managing Director, Epiq 

Moderator: Edward Burke, Managing Director, Epiq 

FREE! 

Online 

Total Credits: 1.0 Credit (although CA is not listed, I have believe that this will be corrected) 

Thursday, January 11, 2024, 10:00 am to 11:00 am 

To register, go to: https://ccbjournal.com/events/compliance-programs-under-scrutiny

Ethical Duties When Using Generative AI - January 24, 2024

Safety First: Ethical Duties When Using Generative AI

Sponsored Consilio LLC

In this new ethics CLE program, Consilio Senior Director of Innovation Solutions, Xavier Diokno, and Privacy Law Specialist, Laura Clark Fey, of Fey LLC will present a program examining what Generative AI is, how it might be used by legal practitioners, and what ethical pitfalls must be avoided when doing so.

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to  10:00 a.m. PT

For further information see:

https://consilio.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8dDMJjT1TEeIa0QsvVHtNg?mkt_tok=OTEyLURDRi03MTQAAAGQtqcOpla-UYVlLy8PjUx7VbYSTCZFsVMMd3bWwYlJftp3VW53ST6CsZIHwY-06jAmV4Djpq-kUq20z1FzAgC_hB7DvGTtKOU0rw6tGrrXGg#/registration

Key Considerations Before a Cyber Attack - January 24, 2024

Key Considerations Before a Cyber Attack

Sponsored by Pillsbury

As the volume of sensitive data that businesses store ever increases, the use of mobile devices continues to grow and cyber villains become ever more sophisticated, it is perhaps of no surprise that we hear about new instances of information theft and data loss on a daily basis.

Please note that this is the same presentation from our 2024 Silicon Valley Marathon. If you already attended the program, you will not be eligible for CLE credit for this program as well.

FREE!                                                               

Online

Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm

Total Credits:  0.50 units 

To register, go to:

https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/14/5212/landing-pages/ca-cle-jan-24-blank.asp?sid=aeb284a8-1b4a-4aa4-bd8b-2b7f74eef6ad

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Slash Document Review Costs - January 26, 2024

Slash Document Review Costs - Get More Than Just an Adequate Production  

Sponsored by Corporate Counsel Business Journal and Opentext

Join OpenText as they detail the process of combining TAR with advanced analytic techniques to make document review even more cost-effective, while at the same time improving recall, improving precision, and most importantly developing an actual understanding of what is being provided to the other side.

Speaker:

Thomas Gricks, Senior Principal Consultant, OpenText

FREE!

                                                                  

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Thursday, January 26, 2024,  8:00 am  to 9:00 am PT

For further information see:

https://ccbjournal.com/events/slash-document-review-costs-get-more-than-just-an-adequate-production

An Update on the Crypto World - 1-1/2 units - January 29, 2024

An Update on the Crypto World

Sponsored by Pillsbury

Pillsbury's multidisciplinary digital assets team provides creative and practical compliance-conscious advice that enables cryptocurrency market participation.

FREE!                                                               

Online

Monday, January 29, 2024, 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Total Credits:  1.50 units 

To register, go to:

https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/14/5212/landing-pages/ca-cle-jan-29-blank.asp?sid=aeb284a8-1b4a-4aa4-bd8b-2b7f74eef6ad

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Reporting of Professional Misconduct - 1/2 unit Ethics - January 30, 2024

The California Bar’s Snitch Era: Understanding the New Mandatory Reporting of Professional Misconduct

Sponsored by Pillsbury

Please note that this is the same presentation from our 2024 San Francisco and Silicon Valley Marathons. If you already attended the program, you will not be eligible for CLE credit for this program as well.

FREE!                                                               

Online

Tuesday, January 30, 2024, 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm

Total Credits:  0.50 units Ethics

To register, go to:

https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/14/5212/landing-pages/ca-cle-jan-30-blank.asp?sid=aeb284a8-1b4a-4aa4-bd8b-2b7f74eef6adf

Addressing Attorney Competency - On Demand

Impaired Colleague? Addressing Attorney Competency, the Warning Signs, and Getting Help

Sponsored by State Bar of California 

This program will provide information on identifying and detecting substance use and mental health issues among attorneys, an attorney’s duties regarding an impaired colleague, how to discuss possible impairment issues with a colleague, developing a self-care plan and wellness strategies, and knowing where to find help, including the Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP) and other resources. 

Speaker: Lita Abella Senior Program Analyst, Office of Professional Competence, Lawyer Assistance Program 

FREE! 

Online 

Total Credits: 1.00 unit Competence 

On Demand - Originally recorded on April 26, 2023 

To register, go to: https://www.laaconline.org/training/impaired-colleague-addressing-attorney-competency-the-warning-signs-and-getting-help/

Survivors of Domestic Violence - On Demand

Workplace Rights of Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence 

Sponsored by California Women’s Law Center and Legal Aid at Work 

Survivors of domestic and sexual violence have the right to job-protected time off, income, protection from discrimination, and reasonable accommodations at work. Join us to discuss helping survivors access leaves of absence, wage replacement, and workplace accommodations, including practical tips, resources, and enforcement. 

Speakers: Harriet Fischer, CWLC Julia Parish, LAAW Natalia Gottschalk, LAAW 

FREE! 

Online 

Total Credits: 1.00 unit 

On Demand, first aired September 12, 2023 

To register, go to: https://www.laaconline.org/training/workplace-rights-of-survivors-of-domestic-and-sexual-violence/