Saving Democracy - December 6, 2021

Saving Democracy

Sponsored by the American Constitution Society

In the United States these trends are particularly troubling with experts arguing that the degree of democratic erosion we are currently seeing, particularly as it relates to electoral integrity and anticorruption, is customarily assigned to fragile corners of the globe rather than established democracies. In an era where waves of false and misleading information are sowing doubt in the inherent value of democratic governance, what can be done to stem the tide of democratic erosion? And what can we learn from other countries who have faced similar threats?

Opening Remarks:
Kara Stein, Vice President of Policy and Program, ACS

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.25 units

Monday,  December 6, 2021, 11:00 am  to 12:15 pm PT

For further information see:

http://getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/events/event/982

Trade Secrets Protection - December 7, 2021

Trade Secrets Protection, Enforcement & Litigation

Sponsored by Sandpiper Partners

At the time of posting, there were limited Complimentary Places Remaining

A Complete Update on Current Developments, Trends

• Restrictive covenants, non-competition and other protective measures under scrutiny
• Determining the best forum for civil enforcement—federal court under DTSA, state court, arbitration or ITC
• Remote workforce: risks & protective measures
• DOJ & SEC cybercrime initiatives and connection to recent trade secret theft prosecutions
• Important takeaways from recent significant decisions
• Extraterritorial reach of the DTSA and ITC
• The in house prospective: protection, prevention, enforcement
• Virtual proceedings and pandemic “new normal” protocols

​​FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  3.00 units (estimated)

Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST

For further information see:

https://www.sandpiperpartners.com/trade-secrets-west-2021

2021 Diversity Conference - up to 3-1/2 units - Dec. 9, 2021

2021 Diversity Conference

Sponsored by the Barristers Club Diversity & Inclusion Committee

The 2021 Diversity Conference aims to deepen awareness and engagement around equity and inclusion efforts, both in the legal industry and society. Panel discussions will explore allyship, and how to actively utilize privilege to create a culture of inclusion within law firms and organizations- including how to move beyond performative diversity. We will also focus on today’s most pressing social justice topics. This year’s full day conference will include multiple thought-provoking panels on these topics, a fireside chat with prominent guest speakers and a reception to follow.

Note:  Not all programs offer CLE credit.  See program guide.

FREE!                                                               

Online

Total Credits:  3.50 units including 1.00 unit in Recognition and Elimination of Bias

Thursday, December 9, 2021,  9:30 am to 5:30 pm PT 

For further information see:

https://portal.sfbar.org/SFBAR/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=B210212&WebsiteKey=7ff45d51-7883-4a28-ab2a-c56a3eb4a5e0

To register, scroll down to the bottom of the page for instructions.

Employment Law Outlook 2022 - December 9, 2021

Employment Law Outlook 2022 

Sponsored by Pillsbury

Topics will include:

• Overview of workplace changes during first year of the Biden administration
• Update on California Legislation 
• Wage and hour update
• Status of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements and Independent Contractor Agreements in California
• Update and overview on COVID-19 policies

Speakers:
Paula Weber, Partner
Thomas Liu, Partner
Laura Latham, Senior Counsel

FREE!                                                               

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Thursday, December 9, 2021,  12:00 pm to 1:00 pm PT 

For further information see:

https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/14/4045/landing-pages/employment-law-outlook-2022.asp?sid=15c9650a-9558-40b5-a298-ce706840368d

Be sure to swap out my name for yours.

2021 eDiscovery Trends - December 15, 2021

2021 eDiscovery Trends in Proportionality, Rule 34 Responses, and Sanctions

Sponsored by Innovative Driven

It has been six years now since rule makers enacted the last set of amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and it’s fairly apparent those changes have impacted electronic discovery practice issues. In this program, a panel of experts will examine rules and practice areas that have been particularly impacted, discuss trends and issues arising from case law, and offer best practices for addressing those issues. 

Topics covered include:

• How the Rule 26(b)(1) proportionality factors are affecting discovery practices from preservation to production to privilege logging
• The impact of Rule 34(b)(2)(B)’s specificity requirement on discovery objections and responses and whether courts are turning to Rule 37(a)(5)(A) sanctions to curb boilerplate objections and other discovery abuses
• The seemingly growing prevalence of sanctions motions under Rule 37(e) for alleged failures to preserve relevant electronically stored information

Speakers:

Robert D. Keeling, Partner
Sidley Austin LLP

Rebekah L. Bailey, Partner
Nichols Kaster, PLLP

Eric P. Mandel, Consultant
Innovative Driven

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Wednesday,  December 15, 2021, 11:00 am  to 12:00 pm PT

For further information see:

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6716133001144823565?source=pardot

Real Estate Disclosure Law - December 16, 2021

Real Estate Disclosure Law

Sponsored by the Attorney Action Club and the SF Lawyers Network

This presentation will focus on:

Real Estate Disclosure Law.

Speakers:

Donna Solen & Nancy Lewellen

For almost two decades, Donna Solen successfully represented her clients in the resolution of their legal claims, both in court and through mediation. Donna represented plaintiffs in complex class action litigation involving consumer fraud, environmental harm, antitrust violations, and products liability. Now, Donna uses her litigation and negotiation skills in obtaining optimal results for her clients in the most important investment of their lives—a home.

Nancy Lewellen brings together a unique mixture of skills and experience. Her 35+ year career includes work in corporate, international, business, real estate, consumer lending, and law. She has an MBA in finance/international business, has been a licensed California real estate broker for more than 20 years, and has worked as a real estate lender and mortgage broker. This broad expertise allows her to approach client issues from varied perspectives.

​​FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Thursday, December 16, 2021, 3:00 pm  to 5:00 pm PT

For further information see:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtcuyspjwiHNRJ20GdWCqLAC_fmkv4Zw4B

Mistakes That Damage Appeals - November 4, 2021

Most Common Mistakes Litigators Make That Damage Their Chances On Appeal 

Sponsored by the Attorney Action Club and the SF Lawyers Network

This presentation will focus on:

Appellate Law.

Speaker:

Ben Feuer, Chairman - California Appellate Law Group LLP
ben.feuer@calapplaw.com

Ben Feuer is the chairman of the California Appellate Law Group. Deemed one of the “top appellate litigators in California” by a national news network, Ben regularly represents large and small businesses, individuals, and associations, plaintiffs, defendants, and amici, in the California appellate courts, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He leads and consults on high-stakes appeals and writs, including bet-the-company commercial disputes, multimillion-dollar tort actions, major real estate controversies, high-net worth family law litigation, and novel constitutional law challenges.

​​FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Thursday, November 4, 2021, 3:00 pm  to 5:00 pm PT

For further information see:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIuceqprzwiHtPSWMpx9ijF-gXLGQUC25WN