Alternative Dispute Resolution

CUTTING-EDGE MEDIATION

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION" PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2006)

Topics
Mediation of class actions: wage and hour, other employment claims, pharmaceutical product liability claims, class action mediated settlement techniques, obtaining closure in mediated class action settlements; Techniques for dividing settlement proceeds: establishing plaintiff groupings, adjudicatory methods, claims administration; Ethics of mediating and settling class actions; Current mediator techniques in two-party cases: use of joint session, prehearing preparation and party contacts, scheduling and follow-up; Obtaining closure in mediation: bracketing, decision trees, use of mediator proposals; Update on mediation-related statutes and case law.

Panelists
JUNE R. LEHRMAN Mediator & Arbitrator Moderator
DEBORAH ROTHMAN Mediator & Arbitrator
CATHERINE A. YANNI Mediator & Arbitrator
MARK S. RUDY Rudy, Exelrod & Zieff LLP

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $150 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Alternative Dispute Resolution (Limit one book per audio/visual order)

ARBITRATION TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION" PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED NOVEMBER 2004)

Topics
New issues re arbitration clauses and arbitrability; revised Code of Ethics for arbitrators in commercial disputes; obtaining discovery and other information; classwide arbitrations; effect of arbitration agreement waiving classwide arbitration; trends in complex arbitrations; arbitrators' remedial powers; confirming, correcting and vacating arbitration awards.

Panelists
RICHARD CHERNICK JAMS Moderator
JUNE R. LEHRMAN JAMS
PROF. LANI J. BADER Golden Gate University

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $35

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $150 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Alternative Dispute Resolution (Limit one book per audio/visual order)

Bankruptcy

BANKRUPTCY ISSUES IN DIVORCE
...A CHALLENGING MINEFIELD

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "BANKRUPTCY" PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2007)

Topics
Review of BAPCPA provisions affecting marriage dissolution cases and obligations; Section 541 property of the estate issues; Domestic partnership conundrum: Effect of Federal Defense of Marriage Act and California Domestic Partnership Law in Bankruptcy; Can the trustee sell my home?; Section 1115's collateral impact on divorce; Community property issues in Chapter 11; "Control" and "possession" of community property in Chapter 11; Priority and enforcement of "Domestic Support Obligations"; the limited Section 362 automatic stay; Abstention or relief from the automatic stay; Transmutation, marital settlement agreements and fraudulent transfers; Divorce-related (nonsupport) debts...are they ever dischargeable? (Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13); Postpetition earnings and wages as "property" of the estate; Attorney fees awards issues in bankruptcy; Effect of bankruptcy on enforcement of state court family law attorney fee awards; Attorney fees awarded by bankruptcy court in a bankruptcy case?; Who should decide the divorce issues?; Jurisdictional dividing lines; Is your client better off in bankruptcy court or family law court?; Should the bankruptcy court retain jurisdiction for the benefit of creditors and the estate?; Bankruptcy...shield, sword or solution?

Panelists
JUDGE LESLIE TCHAIKOVSKY   U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern Dist., Calif.   Moderator
MARLENE G. WEINSTEIN   Private Practice
CHRISTOPHER CELENTINO   Duane Morris LLP
DAVID A. TILEM   Private Practice

MCLE Credits: Approved for 3 hours specialization credit for Family Law Specialists, including 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
CD — $165
Additional Course Materials — $45

DVD & CD Purchasers Only: ADD $300 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Bankruptcy and $200 for California Practice Guide: Family Law (Limit one book per audio/visual order)

2005 BANKRUPTCY OVERHAUL HAS BECOME LAW!
LEARN THE IMPACT FROM THE EXPERTS!

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “BANKRUPTCY” PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED JUNE 2005)

Topics
Attorney liability based on misrepresentations/omissions in petition documents; Attorneys as "Debt Relief Agencies"; "Means Test" for Chapter 7 Eligibility; Mandatory prepetition credit counseling; Mandatory predischarge financial management education; New limits on automatic stay for serial filings; New provisions for early termination of stay; New exceptions to stay (evictions, support debts); Longer residency requirement for homestead claiming exemption; "Look-back" cap on homestead exemption amount; Fewer debts dischargeable; Chapter 13 "superdischarge" reduced; nondischargeability of student loans expanded; longer time between discharges (serial filings); No more "cramdowns" for consumer goods debts; Duration of Chapter 13 plans increased; Automatic case dismissal for failure to file documents; New reaffirmation requirements; mandatory tax return disclosure; New priority for alimony and child support debts; Avoidability of "asset protection trusts"; "Disposable income" test in individual Chapter 11s; Mandatory "small business" Chapter 11s; New "drop dead date" for assumption/rejection of unexpired nonresidential real property leases.

Panelists
KATHLEEN P. MARCH The Bankruptcy Law Firm, PC & Former Bankruptcy Judge Moderator
JUDGE ALAN M. AHART U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central Dist., Calif.
LORRAINE LODER Private Practice

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 1 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

Audio, CD, Video & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $300 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Bankruptcy (Limit one book per audio/visual order)

Bias

ELIMINATION OF BIAS 2008

1-HOUR PROGRAM (RECORDED NOVEMBER 2007)

Topics

• Current research in the field of social cognition
• Categorization, anchoring and other mental processes
• Nature and origins of unconscious bias
• In-group favoritism and out-group derogation
• Impact of mental processes on social behavior
• Circumstances that increase reliance on unconscious bias
• Implications for attorneys in fact finding and decisionmaking roles
• Implications for attorneys in advocacy roles
• Zealous advocacy vs. behavior “prejudice to the administration of justice” (ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct)

Panelist
JUDGE SUSAN P. FINLAY (Ret.)   San Diego Superior Court   Moderator
KATHLEEN SIKORA (Ret.)   Calif. Center for Judicial Education and Research

MCLE Credits: 1 hour MCLE credit, all of which applies toward Elimination of Bias

DVD — $115
CD — $100

ELIMINATION OF BIAS 2007

1-HOUR PROGRAM (RECORDED NOVEMBER 2006)

Topics

• Legal Requirements
• How Bias Impacts Perceptions and Decision Making
• Lawyer Courtroom Conduct
• Lawyers Performing Judicial or Quasi-Judicial Duties

Panelist
JUDGE DAVID M. ROTHMAN (Ret.) Los Angeles Superior Court

MCLE Credits: 1 All of which applies toward Elimination of Bias

DVD — $115
Video Cassette — $105
CD — $100
Audio Cassette — $90

ELIMINATION OF BIAS 2005

1-HOUR PROGRAM (RECORDED NOVEMBER 2004)

Topics

• Learn how to eliminate bias in the profession as an employer
• Learn the requirements of federal and state law regarding employment bias
• Apply specific techniques to promote risk management in your office and for your clients
• Develop an understanding of cognitive factors in bias
• Level the playing field for your clients and employees with disabilities
• Improve your skills in providing a bias-free workplace and better results for your clients

Panelist
JUDGE KEN M. KAWAICHI (Ret.) Alameda Superior Court

MCLE Credits: 1 All of which applies toward Elimination of Bias

DVD — $115
Video Cassette — $105
CD — $100
Audio Cassette — $90

Business Law

17200 PRACTICE…LIFE AFTER PROP. 64

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "BUS. & PROF.C. §17200 PRACTICE" DESKBOOK (FEBRUARY 2008)

Topics
Comprehensive review of Proposition 64; Creative uses of §17200: wage/hour, consumer claims, false advertising, insurance bad faith, banking, competitor suits; Consumers Legal Remedies Act; Discovery in UCL cases; Attorney fees awards; Injunctions; Settlement strategies; Class actions; Defenses and counterclaims; Restitution; Procedural tactics; Arbitration; New cases: Pioneer Electronics (USA) v. Sup. Ct., Overstock.com v. Gradient Analytics, Belton v. Comcast Cable, Buckland v. Threshold Enterprises, Ticconi v. Blue Shield of California, Perfect 10, Inc. v. Visa, Akkerman v. Mecta Corp., Shersher v. Sup. Ct.

Panelists
JUSTICE H. WALTER CROSKEY Calif. Court of Appeal, 2nd Dist., Div. 3 Moderator
WILLIAM L. STERN Morrison & Foerster LLP
SHARON J. ARKIN Arkin & Glovsky

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes .5 hours Legal Ethics.

DVD — $210
CD — $165
Additional Course Materials — $45

CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $155 if you would like to purchase Bus. & Prof.C.§17200 Practice Book (Limit one book per audio/visual order).

Civil Appeals & Writs

APPELLATE PRACTICE 2007

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “CIVIL APPEALS AND WRITS” PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED MAY 2007)

Topics
Understanding the reorganized and amended Appellate Rules of Court; Taking full advantage of the appellate rules that benefit your case; Traps for the unwary in the appellate rules; The California and Federal rules on citing unpublished dispositions; Recent developments in appellate procedure and appellate law; Developments in the law of harmless error; Supreme Court decisions on Wende appeals; Anti-SLAPP and SLAPP-back appeals; View from the Supreme Court; E-briefs in First and Second Appellate Districts; Certificates of interested persons/entities; New mediation programs in Second and Third Appellate Districts; New rules on judicial notice of legislative materials in Third Appellate District and more.

Panelists
JUSTICE MING W. CHIN Calif. Supreme Court Moderator
JON B. EISENBERG Eisenberg & Hancock, LLP
JOE G. BAXTER Private Practice
PAUL D. FOGEL Reed Smith LLP

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes .5 hours Legal Ethics. Approved for 3 hours appellate specialization credit by the Board of Legal Specialization.

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $45

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $175 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Civil Appeals and Writs (Limit one book per audio/visual order).

CIVIL WRITS

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “CIVIL APPEALS AND WRITS” PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED NOVEMBER 2006)

Topics
What trial lawyers need to know about the writ review process; "Writability": whether writ review is available; What kind of writ?; Likelihood (or improbability) of success; Deadlines (statutory and unwritten); Assembling an adequate record; Coping with urgency; Drafting an effective petition; Strategies for responding to the petition; Writ as exclusive avenue for review?; Ruling on the petition; Alternative writs, peremptory writs, writs of supersedeas and Palma notice; Stay requests; Local court policies and practices; Frivolous writ petitions and ethical issues.

Panelists
JUSTICE WILLIAM F. RYLAARSDAM Calif. Court of Appeal, 4th Dist. Moderator
DONNA BADER Private Practice
JOAN WOLFF Private Practice

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes .5 hours Legal Ethics. Approved for 3 hours appellate specialization credit by the Board of Legal Specialization.

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $175 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Civil Appeals and Writs (Limit one book per audio/visual order).

MASTERING THE STANDARDS OF APPELLATE REVIEW

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "CIVIL APPEALS AND WRITS" PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED NOVEMBER 2005)

Topics
Using the standards of review to decide whether to handle the appeal; Framing the issues to obtain the most favorable standard of review; What to look for in the record to facilitate use of the most helpful standard of review; Decisions that can make or break your appeal; Dealing with mixed factual and legal issues; Turning a factual issue into a legal issue; Unearthing and using structural errors to obtain de novo review; Raising legal error when the trial court is vested with discretion; Getting the appellate court to view the facts in the light most favorable to your client; Crafting and using an effective statement of decision; Successfully defending a judgment on appeal by arguing: right result for wrong reasons, harmless error, waiver; Working with presumptions to win your appeal.

Panelists
JUSTICE JUDITH HALLER Calif. Court of Appeal, 4th Dist., Div. 1
JUSTICE JAMES J. MARCHIANO Calif. Court of Appeal, 1st Dist., Div. 1
JOSEPH G. BAXTER Private Practice
DICK SHERMAN De Goff & Sherman

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes .5 hours Legal Ethics. Approved for 3 hours appellate specialization credit by the Board of Legal Specialization.

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $175 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Civil Appeals and Writs (Limit one book per audio/visual order)

APPELLATE ADVOCACY

6-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "CIVIL APPEALS AND WRITS" PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED MAY 2004)

Topics
Deciding whether to handle the appeal; making a realistic estimate of time and costs; working with the record; clear and dynamic briefing; working within and with the standards of review; deciding what and what not to argue; handling the weaknesses in your case; successfully preparing for oral argument; engaging the court at argument; drafting a compelling rehearing petition; interesting the Supreme Court in your case; taking advantage of the Supreme Court's "grant and hold" and "grant and transfer" jurisdiction; coping with losing and dealing with your mistakes.

Panelists
JUSTICE JUDITH HALLER Calif. Court of Appeal, 4th Dist., Div. 1
JOSEPH G. BAXTER Private Practice
VICKI J. De GOFF De Goff & Sherman
ELLIOT BIEN Bien & Summers LLP
KENT L. RICHLAND Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP

MCLE Credits: 6 Includes 1.5 hours Legal Ethics

Video Cassette — $230
Audio Cassette — $205
Additional Course Materials — $40

Tape Purchasers Only: ADD $175 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Civil Appeals and Writs (Limit one book per tape order)

Civil Procedure & Trial Practice

THE EVIDENCE WHEEL
LEARN HOW TO USE THIS DYNAMIC DEVICE!

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “CIVIL TRIALS AND EVIDENCE” PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED MAY 2008)

Topics
The new dynamic way to master evidentiary issues! The Evidence Wheel© is a graphic aid that helps develop automatic trial reflexes. It points you to the proper objection or response when you're "under the gun."

Unique 7-prong analysis to spot and resolve evidentiary issues and make winning arguments; How to protect your client's position when rulings go against you; Using The Evidence Wheel on motions in limine, preliminary fact hearings, and in front of the jury to make objections and offers of proof; Using The Evidence Wheel to make the right objection at the right time; Using The Evidence Wheel to put relevant law at your fingertips.

Panelists
ROBERT S. ARNS The Arns Law Firm Moderator
JUDGE LEE SMALLEY EDMON Los Angeles Superior Court
GINO D. SERPE Private Practice

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $240
CD — $195
Additional Course Materials — $195

DVD & CD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Civil Trials and Evidence (Limit one of each book per audio/visual order).

SUMMARY JUDGMENT
AND OTHER MOTIONS TO TERMINATE CIVIL CASES

DVD & CD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial, $200 for California Practice Guide: Civil Trials and Evidence, and $110 for California Motions to Terminate Civil Cases published by Litigation One. (Limit one of each book per audio/visual order)

2008 UPDATE: CIVIL PROCEDURE

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL,” “CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL FORMS” AND “CIVIL TRIALS AND EVIDENCE” PRACTICE GUIDES (RECORDED NOVEMBER 2007)

Topics
This program covers the leading cases from 2007, plus important statutory and rules changes affecting both pretrial and trial procedure. Most importantly, you'll hear it from our distinguished panel of judges who are at the forefront of the topics covered by this program!

Panelists
JUSTICE WILLIAM F. RYLAARSDAM   Calif. Court of Appeal, 4th Dist., Div. 3   Moderator
JUDGE LEE SMALLEY EDMON   Los Angeles Superior Court
JUDGE ANNE BOULIANE   San Francisco Superior Court

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

DVD & CD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial, $130 for California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial FORMS and $200 for California Practice Guide: Civil Trials and Evidence (Limit one of each book per audio/visual order).

DEALING WITH “DIFFICULT” LAWYERS AND JUDGES

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “CIVIL TRIALS AND EVIDENCE” PRACTICE GUIDES (RECORDED NOVEMBER 2007)

Topics
Objections: good - bad - very bad; Discovery: right way - wrong way; Discovery abuses and “meet and confer” misuse; Courtroom demeanor: contempt or not; Rules of Professional Conduct: what is permitted/prohibited; Advertising by attorneys; “Limited scope representation”; Substance abuse and lawyers; Civility in and out of the courtroom; Hardball litigation; Anti-SLAPP and SLAPPback motions.

Panelists
JUDGE DION G. MORROW (Ret.)   Los Angeles Superior Court   Moderator
ELLEN R. PECK   Private Practice
JAMES M. WAGSTAFFE   Kerr & Wagstaffe LLP
WILLIAM E. WEGNER   Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics and 0.5 hour of Substance Abuse

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

DVD & CD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Civil Trials and Evidence (Limit one of each book per audio/visual order).

BASIC TRAINING FOR LITIGATORS:
CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL

12-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL,” “CIVIL TRIALS AND EVIDENCE” AND “CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL FORMS” PRACTICE GUIDES (RECORDED OCTOBER 2007)

Topics
Plaintiff’s case: initial interview; what to do before you sue; who to sue; where to sue; drafting the complaint; service of summons; “DOE” defendants; amending the complaint. Defendant’s response: initial interview; attacking jurisdiction; drafting the answer; demurrers; anti-SLAPP motions; summary judgment/adjudication. Provisional remedies. Discovery (discovery plan, plaintiff vs. defense; rules governing: depos, interrogs, RFAs, document demands, physical/mental exams, expert witness disclosure; enforcing and resisting discovery; discovery in limited civil cases). Disposing of case prior to trial (judicial arbitration/mediation, dismissals, settlement procedures). Other motions (sanctions, substituting/relieving attorney of record). Preparing for trial (trial setting procedures, case management conferences).

Panelists
JUSTICE PAUL TURNER   Calif. Court of Appeal, 2nd Dist. Div. 5   Moderator
JUDGE MARY ANN MURPHY   Los Angeles Superior Court   Moderator
JUDGE ELIZABETH ALLEN WHITE   Los Angeles Superior Court   Moderator
WILLIAM G. BAUMGAERTNER   Haight Brown & Bonesteel
THERESA A. KRISTOVICH   Gordon & Rees LLP
WILLIAM McD. MILLER III   Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP
CAROL A. SALMACIA   Haight, Brown & Bonesteel, LLP
JUDITH M. SASAKI   Simke Chodos & Sasaki LLP

MCLE Credits: 12 Includes 1.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $310
CD — $275
Additional Course Materials — $45

DVD & CD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial, $200 for California Practice Guide: Civil Trials and Evidence and $130 for California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial FORMS (Limit one of each book per audio/visual order)

EFFECTIVE DIRECT AND CROSS-EXAMINATION:
TEACHING THE JURY YOUR CASE

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL”, “CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL FORMS” AND “CIVIL TRIALS AND EVIDENCE” PRACTICE GUIDES (RECORDED APRIL 2007)

Topics
Direct examination - telling your client’s story; selecting witnesses and the order of testimony; building jury interest in direct examination; boosting your witness’ credibility with the jury and the court; weaving your case theme into your examination outline; avoiding surprises for your witness and you; calling the opposing party during your case - pros and cons; introducing exhibits and responding effectively to objections; handling the worst thing you can hear from your witness - “I don’t remember”; protecting your witness during cross-examination; when and how to conduct redirect examination.

Cross-examination - challenging the opponent’s story; is cross-examination necessary?; picking key topics to explore; the "golden rules" of cross-examination and their exceptions; when to stop with cross-examination; techniques to avoid generating jury sympathy for the witness; eliciting testimony to bolster your closing argument; effective impeachment techniques: highlighting bias and other credibility issues; using witness' deposition to minimize damaging trial testimony; cross-examining experts and how to avoid playing on their field.

Panelist
MICHAEL D. STEIN Tisdale & Nicholson, LLP

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $45

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial, $130 for California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial FORMS and $200 for California Practice Guide: Civil Trials and Evidence (Limit one of each book per audio/visual order).

ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE
THE ATTORNEY’S GOAL AND OBLIGATION IN SAFEGUARDING AND LEVERAGING ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL” AND “CIVIL TRIALS AND EVIDENCE” PRACTICE GUIDES (RECORDED NOVEMBER 2006)

Topics
Litigation readiness; preservation when litigation arises; custodian/witness interviews; defining and negotiating discovery and production parameters; electronic evidence at trial.

Panelist
LINDA G. SHARP, ESQ., MBA Legal Consultant Kroll Ontrack, Inc.

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 1 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial and $200 for California Practice Guide: Civil Trials and Evidence (Limit one of each book per audio/visual order).

GETTING BETTER RESULTS IN COMPLEX CASES

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL” AND “CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL FORMS” PRACTICE GUIDES (RECORDED NOVEMBER 2006)

Topics
A review of CRC 1800 et seq. and case law regarding special tools available to the courts for handling complex litigation; case evaluation - plaintiffs and defense; case management strategies to focus on key issues and bring about efficient and effective results; discovery issues characteristically involved in complex litigation, including electronic discovery, handling large quantities of documents, dealing with voluminous interrogatories; how to handle highly technical materials, including the problem of educating the judge on complicated matters so that he or she can make more informed and intelligent decisions; motion practice in complex cases; techniques for multiple case coordination; special issues regarding class actions; trial of complex cases.

Panelists
JUDGE RICHARD A. KRAMER San Francisco Superior Court Moderator
JUDGE CAROLYN B. KUHL Los Angeles Superior Court
JUDGE RONALD L. BAUER Orange Superior Court

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial and $125 for California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial FORMS (Limit one of each book per audio/visual order).

ANTI-SLAPP AND ANTI-SLAPPBACK MOTIONS

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL” AND “CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL FORMS” PRACTICE GUIDES (RECORDED APRIL 2006)

Topics
Review of 2005-2006 case law and new “anti-SLAPPback” statute (CCP §425.18); Identifying SLAPP issues before it's too late: which causes of action are subject to anti-SLAPP motions and anti-SLAPPback motions; which actions are exempt from anti-SLAPP motions...including claims against business entities (CCP §425.17); Effect of joining SLAPP and non-SLAPP actions in same complaint; Burden of proof considerations: defendant’s burden (“arising from” protected activity) vs. plaintiff’s burden (“probability” of prevailing); Evidentiary considerations; admissible vs. inadmissible evidence; Anti-SLAPP discovery motions...getting around the automatic stay; Anti-SLAPP fee motions...“prevailing” defendant vs. CP §128.5 fees for “frivolous” motions; Malpractice considerations in making or opposing anti-SLAPP motions; Anti-SLAPP motions in federal court.

Panelist
JUSTICE WILLIAM F. RYLAARSDAM Calif. Court of Appeal 4th Dist., Div. 3 Moderator
SHARON J. ARKIN Arkin & Glovsky
JAMES J. MONEER Private Practice

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial and $130 for California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial FORMS (Limit one of each book per audio/visual order).

MOTION PRACTICE
WINNING "ON THE PAPERS"

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL" AND "CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL FORMS" PRACTICE GUIDES (RECORDED APRIL 2006)

Topics
Understanding the rules governing notice, format, length, content, service and filing of pretrial motion and opposition papers; execptions and extensions; Gathering necessary information: what you need to know to present or oppose particular types of motions, including TRO's and preliminary injunctions; Preparing declarations and other evidence: Party vs. nonparty declarations; admissibility of attorney declarations; hearsay vs. nonhearsay allegations; types of statements likely to impress the judge; Summary judgment preparation and opposition: preparing "serparate statement of uncontested facts" and opposing statement of contested facts; objecting to opposing party's evidence: when, where and how to object; drafting persuasive memoranda: selling the case "theme"; mashalling the facts; presenting the issues; incorporating relevant case authorities; distinguishing opponent's cases; and handling unfavorable facts; Requesting sanctions: what is (and is not) santionable conduct, and when (and when not) to seek sanctions in connection with motion hearings.

Panelists
MICHAEL D. STEIN Tisdale & Nicholson, LLP Moderator
JUDGE LEE SMALLEY EDMON Los Angeles Superior Court

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial and $130 for California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial FORMS (Limit one of each book per audio/visual order)

TAKING YOUR CASE TO TRIAL
HOW TO TALK TO 12 STRANGERS AND WIN!

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "CIVIL TRIAL AND EVIDENCE" PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED AUGUST 2005)

Topics
Jury selection: strategically using peremptory challenges, recognizing different potential jury personalities, knowing which questions to ask; Opening statement: creating and establishing a case theme, implementing story-telling techniques for a more powerful presentation, getting the jurors on your side before they hear your first witness; Direct and cross-examination: importance of witness selection and proving your case, effective use of exhibits, anticipating your opponent's objectives and planning a response, the "golden rules" of cross-examination and when to break them; Closing argument: effective techniques for summarizing a plaintiff's or defendant's case, using court's instructions to teach your jury the law, forcing your opponents to discuss the things you want them to talk about, using the verdict form to show why your client should win.

Panelist
MICHAEL D. STEIN Tisdale & Nicholson, LLP

MCLE Credits: 3 HOURS MCLE CREDIT Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase Opening Statement Deskbook (Limit one book per audio/visual order)

WINNING STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES IN CIVIL TRIALS

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "OPENING STATEMENT" DESKBOOK (RECORDED MAY 2005)

Topics
Case preparation; finding and presenting case theme and story; mock juries and focus groups; organization and presentation of evidence; how to simplify a complex case; motions before trial; motions in limine; bifurcation and severance motions; jury selection demonstration; opening statement before jury selection; strategies for addressing prospective jurors; written questionnaires, judge voir dire; attorney voir dire; voir dire techniques; challenging challenges (Wheeler/Batson problems); opening statement demonstration; purpose and limitations; capturing juror interest; presenting case themes; principles of "primacy" and "recency;" effective use of graphics and demonstrative evidence; what to avoid; direct and cross examination; trial motions; directed verdicts and nonsuits; closing argument demonstration; principles of persuasion; narrative techniques for presentation of the story; quantifying damages; use of jury instruction and verdict forms.

Panelists
PRESIDING JUSTICE NORMAN L. EPSTEIN California Court of Appeal, 2nd Dist., Div. 4 Moderator
HARVEY R. LEVINE Levine, Steinberg, Miller & Huver
JAMES J. BROSNAHAN Morrison & Foerster LLP

MCLE Credits: 3 HOURS MCLE CREDIT Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $130 if you would like to purchase Opening Statement Deskbook (Limit one book per audio/visual order)

JURY SELECTION

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "JURY SELECTION" DESKBOOK (RECORDED NOVEMBER 2004)

Topics
Overview of statutes and rules governing jury selection; local policies and procedures; ethical considerations; use of opening statement before jury selection, jurors permitted to ask questions, Los Angeles Task Force Report on Jury Selection; recognizing the processes of molding public opinion, dealing with anti-lawyer, anti-litigation attitudes and beliefs; exercising challenges: how to identify jurors who will be excused for cause, how and when to exercise peremptory challenges; strategies and techniques in jury selection: development and demonstration of voir dire approaches, utilizing effective communication skills, testing and presenting case themes; written questionnaires and sample question forms.

Panelists
HARVEY R. LEVINE Levine, Steinberg, Miller & Huver

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $130 if you would like to purchase Jury Selection Deskbook (Limit one book per audio/visual order)

DEPOSITION SKILLS

6-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS HANDBOOK AND OPTIONAL "CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL" PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED MARCH 2004)

Topics
Deposition goals as dictated by the five categories of evidence; the two major questioning patterns for pinning down the witness' story; questioning patterns for getting admissions from hostile witnesses; handling harmful evidence in a deposition; the four major questioning patterns for dealing with an adverse expert witness; analytical techniques for identifying potential evidence; checklist of techniques for dealing with obstructionist counsel; checklist of techniques for dealing with problem witnesses; tips for defending depositions; ethical issues in depositions; numerous demonstrations to maximize learning.

Panelists
JUDGE HARVEY A. SCHNEIDER (Ret.) Los Angeles Superior Court Moderator
MICHAEL J.L. QUESNEL Attorney at Law

MCLE Credits: 6 Includes 1.5 hour Legal Ethics

Video Cassette — $230
Audio Cassette — $200
Additional Course Materials — $55

Tape Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial (Limit one book per tape order)

Criminal Proceedings

DNA IN THE COURTROOM

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “CIVIL TRIALS AND EVIDENCE” AND “FEDERAL CIVIL TRIALS AND EVIDENCE” PRACTICE GUIDES (RECORDED JUNE 2008)

Topics
Explanation of DNA terminology and technology; Kelly and Daubert standards for admissibility; DNA testing in the laboratory; Forensic DNA analysis in the laboratory; Extraction and measurement of DNA from evidence; Genetic markers; Electronic data handling; What do the results mean?; Reading the DNA report; DNA statistics from a legal perspective; Standard practices in Forensic DNA Analysis; National and Universal Standards; Quality Assurance Standards; Accreditation; Use and abuse in paternity litigation; Discovery issues; Expert testimony; DNA databases; Postconviction DNA testing.

Panelists
JUSTICE MING W. CHIN Calif. Supreme Court Moderator
LANCE GIMA Chief - Bureau of Forensic Services, Dept. of Justice, State of Calif.
MICHAEL CHAMBERLAIN Deputy Attorney General - DNA Legal Unit, Dept. of Justice, State of Calif.
CRISTIAN ORREGO Ph.D. and Senior Criminalist, Bureau of Forensic Services, Dept. of Justice, State of Calif.

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
CD — $165
Additional Course Materials — $45

DVD & CD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Civil Trials and Evidence and $200 for Rutter Group Practice Guide: Federal Civil Trials and Evidence (Limit one of each book per audio/visual order)

CRIMINAL DEFENSE FOR THE CIVIL PRACTITIONER

3-HOUR PROGRAM (RECORDED NOVEMBER 2004)

Topics
Criminal prosecution – from arrest to trial; what to do when your client calls; getting your client out; criminal pleading; plea bargaining; concurrent civil/administrative and criminal proceedings; criminal discovery; criminal evidence - special rules and applications; the exclusionary rule today; motion practice; right to jury trial, and what the jury doesn't decide; right to counsel, including eligibility for appointed counsel, late and special appearances of counsel, and charge of counsel; selected white collar crimes; penalties – custody and prison, probation, expungement.

Panelists
JUSTICE NORMAN L. EPSTEIN Calif. Court of Appeal, 2nd Dist., Div. 4 Moderator
JUDGE TRICIA BIGELOW Los Angeles Superior Court
MAX HUNTSMAN Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
THOMAS E. HOLLIDAY Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $30

Employment Litigation

BRINKER RESTAURANT CORPORATION v. SUPERIOR COURT
NEW CONTROVERSIAL RULES IN WAGE AND HOUR CLASS ACTION LITIGATION

1-HOUR PROGRAM (RECORDED AUGUST 2008)

Topics
Find out about the blockbuster Brinker case...described as one of the most controversial employment decisions to come down in the last decade! Learn from our panel of legal experts whether employers are required to ensure that their workers actually take meal and rest breaks; what the rules are concerning "off-the-clock" time; when wage and hour class actions should or should not be certified; and how Brinker may impact workers and employers.

Panelists
JUSTICE REBECCA WISEMAN Calif. Court of Appeal, 5th District Moderator
DAVID A. LOWE Rudy, Exelrod & Zieff LLP
GEORGE S. HOWARD, Jr. Jones Day

MCLE Credits: 1

CD— $55

CD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Employment Litigation (Limit one book per audio order).

CJA/TRG EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION 2008

5-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION" PRACTICE GUIDE
(RECORDED JANUARY 2008)

Topics
Wage and hour issues; Proving (and defending) disability claims after Green; Retaliation claims; Can subordinate’s bias be imputed to decisionmaker (“Cat’s Paw”)?; Leave law issues; Potential impact in California of blockbuster U.S. Supreme Court employment cases (Ledbetter, Holowecki, and Sprint); Enforceability of covenants not to compete in California (Edwards v. Arthur Andersen); Is it good cause to fire an "unauthorized" employee under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)?; Using statistical evidence to prove age discrimination: Is the firing of an "old fuddy-duddy" actionable?; Calculating multipliers on attorney fees and hourly rates in FEHA cases.

Panelists
JUSTICE REBECCA A WISEMAN Calif. Court of Appeal, 5th Dist. Program Coordinator
JUDGE CONSUELO MARIA CALLAHAN U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
JUSTICE MING W. CHIN Calif. Supreme Court
JUSTICE WILLIAM F. RYLAARSDAM Calif. Court of Appeal, 4th Dist., Div.3
JUDGE ANNE BOULIANE San Francisco Superior Court
JUDGE RICHARD A. KRAMER San Francisco Superior Court
ANN NOEL Executive & Legal Affairs Secretary, Calif. Fair Employment & Housing Commission
DAVID A LOWE Rudy, Exelrod & Zieff LLP
PAMELA HEMMINGER Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
GEORGE S. HOWARD, JR. Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
STEVE G. ZIEFF Rudy, Exelrod & Zieff LLP

MCLE Credits: 5 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD— $325
CD— $270
Additional Course Materials — $50

CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Employment Litigation (Limit one book per audio/visual order)

LITIGATING HARASSMENT CASES

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION” PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED OCTOBER 2006).

Topics
Lyle v. Warner Brothers - implications for employers in general; abusive, nonsexual behavior - when does it rise to the level of gender-based harassment?; sexual favoritism as a form of harassment; sexual orientation harassment vs. same-sex harassment under Title VII; admissibility of victim’s and harasser’s prior sexual activities; harassment by customers, suppliers and the like; other types of harassment cases: ethnic harassment, religious harassment, disability harassment; FEHC Harassment Training Regulations and employer obligations.

Panelists
JUSTICE REBECCA A. WISEMAN Calif. Court of Appeal, 5th Dist. Moderator
ANN NOEL Executive & Legal Affairs Secretary, Fair Employment & Housing Commission
ALAN B. EXELROD Rudy, Exelrod & Zieff LLP
PAMELA L. HEMMINGER Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD— $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD— $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Employment Litigation (Limit one book per audio/visual order).

WAGES AND HOURS & RETALIATION

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION" PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED JUNE 2005)

Topics
Donning and doffing-compensable or not?; calculating bonuses without violating the law; meal/rest-period requirements; life after Sav-On: Class certifications in wage/hour cases; Wal-Mart: the next wave of class actions; Proposition 64: who has standing in wage/hour class actions?; liability for wage/hour violations under the Labor Code; impact of 2004 Regulations on FLSA exemption; hot California Supreme Court cases on wages/hours and retaliation; Private Attorney General Act: new procedures and retroactivity; whistleblower laws: overlap between Sarbanes-Oxley and California Labor Code.

Panelists
JUSTICE REBECCA A. WISEMAN Calif. Court of Appeal, 5th Dist. Moderator
JUDGE CONSUELO M. CALLAHAN U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
ALAN B. EXELROD Rudy, Exelrod & Zieff LLP
GEORGE S. HOWARD, Jr. Pillsbury Winthrop LLP

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Employment Litigation (Limit one book per audio/visual order)

FAMILY LEAVES/WAGES & HOURS

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION" PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED JUNE 2003)

Topics
Family leaves: FMLA, ADA and CFRA - how they overlap; what qualifies as a "serious health condition" under FMLA; pregnancy and industrial injury leave issues; what constitutes adequate "medical certification" under FMLA; effect of "position elimination" during leave; remedies available under FMLA and CFRA; Tameny claims based on FMLA and CFRA; reasonable accommodation under the ADA affecting length of medical leaves; intermittent leave as an accommodation under the ADA; effect of workers' compensation on FMLA claims.

Wages and hours: Grappling with exemptions under California and Federal wage and hour laws; calculation of overtime pay under California law and FLSA, compensability of travel time to work under California law vs. federal law; claims for vacation pay; meal/break and other Labor Code issues; class action certification under Sav-On; post-Cortez difficulties in defending overtime claims under Bus.& Prof.C. §17200; proving up damages for unpaid overtime wages; determination of class action damages: are multiple trials required?

Panelists
JUSTICE REBECCA A. WISEMAN Calif. Court of Appeal, 5th Dist. Moderator
JUDGE CHARLES W. McCOY Los Angeles Superior Court
ALAN B. EXELROD Rudy, Exelrod & Zieff LLP
GEORGE S. HOWARD, Jr. Pillsbury Winthrop LLP

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

Video Cassette — $200
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $30

Tape Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Employment Litigation (Limit one book per tape order)

Ethics

LEGAL ETHICS 2008

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY” PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED NOVEMBER 2007)

Topics
Ethical consequences of outsourcing legal services; How to provide "behind the scene" legal services for pro se litigants in civil litigation; Avoiding disqualification under the "modified" substantial relationship test; When a fee dispute with an existing client does not create a conflict of interest; Proving reasonable value of an attorney services in the absence of contemporaneous time records; Whether a client can ratify legal defects in a lawyer's fee agreement; How to ethically accept credit card payments for earned fees, advances for fees and advances for costs; The consequences on the statute of limitations for legal malpractice claims against a law firm when the client follows a departing attorney to another firm; Rights of the holder of the attorney-client privilege when outright disclosure of privileged communications is sought in civil litigation under the "crime-fraud" exception; A lawyer's duties with respect to handling client file materials maintained in electronic format on termination of employment.

Panelists
MARK L. TUFT Cooper, White & Cooper LLP Moderator
ELLEN R. PECK Former Judge, State Bar Court

MCLE Credits: 3 hours Legal Ethics credit

DVD — $210
CD — $165
Additional Course Materials — $40

DVD & CD Purchasers Only: ADD $175 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Professional Responsibility (Limit one book per audio/visual order).

LEGAL ETHICS 2007

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY” PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED NOVEMBER 2006)

Topics
New rules and decisions in 2006 dramatically affect the ethical responsibilities of California lawyers. This program will bring you current on the most recent cases, ethics opinions and other professional responsibility developments.

Panelists
MARK L. TUFT Cooper, White & Cooper LLP Moderator
ELLEN R. PECK Former Judge, State Bar Court
WILLIS S. BAUGHMAN Vice President & Director of Loss Prevention Education, Lawyers Mutual Insurance Co.

MCLE Credits: 3 hours Legal Ethics credit

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $175 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Professional Responsibility (Limit one book per audio/visual order).

EFFECTIVE LAW FIRM MARKETING

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY" PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED APRIL 2005)

Topics
Legal advertising: making use of the latest technology trends; federal CAN-SPAM Act; effective (and legal) e-mail; getting the most from website marketing; use of "advertorials;" permissible multi-jurisdictional practice advertising; maximizing the use of firm names and letterheads; risks and benefits of public relations and marketing consultants; advertising under Bus. & Prof.C. §17200; prospective contacts: what methods are permissible?; latest trends re "in-person" communication; communicating fields of practice and specialization; strategic alliances, reciprocal referrals and other arrangements for attracting business; law-related services and ancillary businesses.

Panelists
MARK L. TUFT Cooper, White & Cooper Moderator
JEFFREY ALLEN Graves & Allen
TRACI STUART Public Relations for Lawyers - Blattel Communications
STEPHEN MITCHELL Marketing Expert - Weston Benshoof Rochefort Rubalcava MacCuish LLP

MCLE Credits: 3 hours Legal Ethics credit

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $30

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $175 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Professional Responsibility (Limit one book per audio/visual order).

ATTORNEY MALPRACTICE
RISKS AND SOLUTIONS

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY" PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED APRIL 2002)

Topics
Lawsuits against legal professionals have become increasingly complex. And yet, many of the claims are confined to a few specific areas. Our panel of experts focuses on these high-risk activities and offers "practice pointers" for malpractice prevention.

Panelists
JUSTICE ZERNE HANING III (Ret.) Calif. Court of Appeal Moderator
WILLIAM F. FLAHAVAN Gray, York & Duffy
ELLEN R. PECK Private Practice
WILLIS S. BAUGHMAN Lawyers' Mutual Insurance Co.

MCLE Credits: 3 All of which apply towards Legal Ethics

Video Cassette — $200
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

Tape Purchasers Only: ADD $175 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Professional Responsibility (Limit one book per tape order)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF FINANCIAL TRUSTEES

1-HOUR PROGRAM, AND OPTIONAL "PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY" PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED JUNE 2001)

Topics
The Holy Grail: "The Prudent Person Standard"; asset allocation vs. stated investment objectives and timeframes; characteristics of widely employed investments; evaluating risk, return and liquidity; avoiding excessive fees and expenses; monitoring performance; asset preservation vs. growth.

Panelists
CHERYL COLLINS, PH.D. BCN Advisers, LLC
WARREN C. NAGLER BCN Advisers, LLC

MCLE Credits: 1 All of which apply towards Legal Ethics

Video Cassette — $105
Audio Cassette — $90

Tape Purchasers Only: ADD $175 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Professional Responsibility (Limit one book per tape order)

FEES AND FEE AGREEMENTS

1-HOUR PROGRAM, AND OPTIONAL "PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY" PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED NOVEMBER 2000)

Topics
Rules governing fee negotiations with clients; types of fees and fee arrangements; ethical limitations on fees; cost arrangements; formalizing fee agreements.

Panelists
MARK L. TUFT Cooper, White & Cooper Moderator
ELLEN PECK Private Practice

MCLE Credits: 1 All of which apply towards Legal Ethics

Video Cassette — $105
Audio Cassette — $90

Tape Purchasers Only: ADD $175 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Professional Responsibility (Limit one book per tape order)

Family Law

IN re MARRIAGE CASES

1-HOUR PROGRAM AND OPTIONAL “FAMILY LAW” PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED MAY 2008)

Topics
This program brings together highly respected jurists that were on the “inside track” leading up to the California Supreme Court's monumental May 15th decision in Marriage Cases. The Court ruled it unconstitutional to deny same-sex couples the right to marry. Learn how the majority reached its decision and hear a stimulating discussion of the rationales for the majority, concurring and dissenting opinions.

Panelists
PRESIDING JUSTICE ARTHUR GILBERT Calif. Court of Appeal, 2nd Dist., Div. 6 Moderator
JUSTICE JOANNE C. PARILLI (Ret.) Author of the concurring opinion in the underlying First District Court of Appeal case
JON B. EISENBERG Author of amicus curiae brief on behalf of California NAACP in Marriage Cases

MCLE Credits: 1 hour.

CD — $165

CD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Family Law (Limit one book per audio order).

2008 UPDATE: FAMILY LAW

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “FAMILY LAW” PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED NOVEMBER 2007)

Topics
Recent family law cases and new and amended statutes continue to make “landmark” changes in family law practice. Now is your opportunity to get current! Our distinguished panel of family law experts explains these developments through hypotheticals, demonstrating their application and practical impact in typical cases. You’ll also hear their insight on unresolved problem areas.

Panelists
JUDGE KENNETH A. BLACK   Los Angeles Superior Court   Moderator
JUDGE ROBERT A. SCHNIDER   Los Angeles Superior Court

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics. Approved for 3 hours Family Law specialization credit by the Board of Legal Specialization.

DVD — $210
CD — $165
Additional Course Materials — $40

DVD & CD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Family Law (Limit one book per audio/visual order).

BANKRUPTCY ISSUES IN DIVORCE
...A CHALLENGING MINEFIELD

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "BANKRUPTCY" PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2007)

Topics
Review of BAPCPA provisions affecting marriage dissolution cases and obligations; Section 541 property of the estate issues; Domestic partnership conundrum: Effect of Federal Defense of Marriage Act and California Domestic Partnership Law in Bankruptcy; Can the trustee sell my home?; Section 1115's collateral impact on divorce; Community property issues in Chapter 11; "Control" and "possession" of community property in Chapter 11; Priority and enforcement of "Domestic Support Obligations"; the limited Section 362 automatic stay; Abstention or relief from the automatic stay; Transmutation, marital settlement agreements and fraudulent transfers; Divorce-related (nonsupport) debts...are they ever dischargeable? (Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13); Postpetition earnings and wages as "property" of the estate; Attorney fees awards issues in bankruptcy; Effect of bankruptcy on enforcement of state court family law attorney fee awards; Attorney fees awarded by bankruptcy court in a bankruptcy case?; Who should decide the divorce issues?; Jurisdictional dividing lines; Is your client better off in bankruptcy court or family law court?; Should the bankruptcy court retain jurisdiction for the benefit of creditors and the estate?; Bankruptcy...shield, sword or solution?

Panelists
JUDGE LESLIE TCHAIKOVSKY   U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern Dist., Calif.   Moderator
MARLENE G. WEINSTEIN   Private Practice
CHRISTOPHER CELENTINO   Duane Morris LLP
DAVID A. TILEM   Private Practice

MCLE Credits: Approved for 3 hours specialization credit for Family Law Specialists, including 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
CD — $165
Additional Course Materials — $45

DVD & CD Purchasers Only: ADD $300 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Bankruptcy and $200 for California Practice Guide: Family Law (Limit one book per audio/visual order)

PROSECUTING AND DEFENDING
CONTEMPTS IN FAMILY LAW

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "FAMILY LAW" PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2005)

Topics
Statutory authority for contempt; Drafting contempt-enforceable orders; Conduct of the hearing; Deciding to file contempt as criminal or civil; Pleading contempt; Establishing elements of contempt; Defense strategies and tactics; Sentencing and penalties; Filing new contempt vs. revoking probation; Restrictions on contemnors’ rights; Practical considerations in representing a citee or moving party; Appellate review.

Panelists
JUDGE KENNETH A. BLACK Los Angeles Superior Court Moderator
STEPHEN A. KOLODNY Kolodny & Anteau

MCLE Credits:2 Approved for 2 hours specialization credit for Family Law Specialists. Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $140
Video Cassette — $130
CD — $110
Audio Cassette — $100
Additional Course Materials — $40

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Family Law (Limit one book per audio/visual order)

Federal Civil Procedure

FEDERAL PRACTICE 2008

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “FEDERAL CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL,” “FEDERAL CIVIL TRIALS AND EVIDENCE” AND “FEDERAL NINTH CIRCUIT CIVIL APPELLATE PRACTICE” PRACTICE GUIDES (RECORDED JUNE 2008)

Topics
Electronic discovery rules; Hearsay hazards; Junk expert opinions; Rule 703 - Nontestifying expert reports; Procedural glitches in identifying witnesses; Effect of administrative adjudications; Tactics re offers of compromise; Limits on relevant evidence; Authorized vs. unauthorized admissions; Business vs. non-business records; Dealing with restrictive time limits; Deposition summaries; Reversible closing arguments; Ethical considerations.

Panelists
JAMES M. WAGSTAFFE Kerr & Wagstaffe LLP Moderator
JUDGE BARBARA J. ROTHSTEIN Director, Federal Judicial Center, Washington D.C., Western District of Washington
JUDGE ANDREW J. GUILFORD U.S. District Court, Central District of Calif.
JUDGE ROBERT E. JONES U.S. District Court, District of Oregon

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 1 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $45

DVD & CD Purchasers Only: $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Federal Civil Procedure Before Trial, $200 for Rutter Group Practice Guide: Federal Civil Trials and Evidence and $175 for Rutter Group Practice Guide: Federal Ninth Circuit Civil Appellate Practice (Limit one of each book per audio/visual order).

UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF FEDERAL COURT

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “FEDERAL CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL,” “FEDERAL CIVIL TRIALS AND EVIDENCE” AND “FEDERAL NINTH CIRCUIT CIVIL APPELLATE PRACTICE” PRACTICE GUIDES (RECORDED JUNE 2007)

Topics
“Jurisdictional alchemy” - removal, remand and venue change; Keys to CAFA, PLSRA, ERISA and other federal traps; Keys to electronic discovery and metadata metaphysics; Keys to winning summary judgments - using the FRCP to undo the opponent’s case; Keys to oral argument - what works and what doesn’t; Hearsay objections - when and how to make them; Handling experts - yours and the opponent’s; Putting the opponent on defense with Rule 68 offers; Mysteries of seeking and resisting attorneys fees; New rules governing electronic discovery; New Amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence.

Panelists
JAMES M. WAGSTAFFE Kerr & Wagstaffe LLP Moderator
CHIEF JUDGE ALICEMARIE STOTLER U.S. District Court, Central District
JUDGE ROBERT E. JONES U.S. District Court, District of Oregon

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 1 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $45

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Federal Civil Procedure Before Trial, $200 for Rutter Group Practice Guide: Federal Civil Trials and Evidence and $175 for Rutter Group Practice Guide: Federal Ninth Circuit Civil Appellate Practice (Limit one of each book per audio/visual order).

GETTING READY FOR FEDERAL TRIALS IN 2006
NEW PROBLEMS – NEW SOLUTIONS

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “FEDERAL CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL,” “FEDERAL CIVIL TRIALS AND EVIDENCE” AND “FEDERAL NINTH CIRCUIT CIVIL APPELLATE PRACTICE” PRACTICE GUIDES (RECORDED MAY 2006)

Topics
Preserving right to jury trial-how to challenge vs. how to "goof-proof" jury trial requests (California Scents v. Surco Products, Inc.); Jury vs. nonjury issues; Backpay and other employment-related claims (Reeb v. Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitation; Lutz v. Glendale Union High School); Protecting the record-final pretrial conference; "De minimis" qualifications for prospective jurors (Caterpillar Inc. v. Surco Products, Inc.); Do's but mostly don'ts for jury selection; New three-step process for peremptory challenges (Rice v. Collins); Dealing with difficult judges-when and how to move for disqualification; Do's but mostly don'ts for opening statement; Using electronic "gizmos and gadgets"-trial in the electronic courtroom age; Using and abusing expert witness rules-beware of experts in lay opinion clothing; New hearsay hazards.

Panelists
JAMES M. WAGSTAFFE Kerr & Wagstaffe LLP Moderator
CHIEF JUDGE ALICEMARIE STOTLER U.S. District Court, Central District
JUDGE ROBERT E. JONES U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
WILLIAM E. WEGNER Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 1 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Federal Civil Procedure Before Trial, $200 for Rutter Group Practice Guide: Federal Civil Trials and Evidence and $175 for Rutter Group Practice Guide: Federal Ninth Circuit Civil Appellate Practice (Limit one of each book per audio/visual order).

FEDERAL TRIAL PRACTICE
WINNING ON EVIDENCE AND PROCEDURE

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "FEDERAL CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL," "FEDERAL CIVIL TRIALS AND EVIDENCE" AND "FEDERAL NINTH CIRCUIT CIVIL APPELLATE PRACTICE" PRACTICE GUIDES (RECORDED MAY 2004)

Topics
Evidentiary burdens in mixed-motive cases (Desert Palace, Inc. v. Costa); preserving evidentiary objections in motion in limine practice; hearsay/relevance issues in discrimination and harassment cases; competency of mentally ill witness to testify; proper use of remedial measure evidence; admissibility of after-acquired evidence; admissibility of "prior act" evidence; laying foundation for documents from the Internet; impeachment and rehabilitation of witnesses; new rules for laying foundation for foreign and domestic business records; preemption and removal; class action rules; new rules on jury instructions; Rule 11 sanctions.

Panelists
JAMES M. WAGSTAFFE Kerr & Wagstaffe LLP Moderator
JUDGE BARBARA J. ROTHSTEIN Director, Federal Judicial Center
JUDGE STEPHEN V. WILSON U.S. District Court

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 1 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $30

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Federal Civil Procedure Before Trial, $200 for Rutter Group Practice Guide: Federal Civil Trials and Evidence and $175 for Rutter Group Practice Guide: Federal Ninth Circuit Civil Appellate Practice (Limit one of each book per audio/visual order)

Insurance Litigation

2008 UPDATE: INSURANCE LITIGATION

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “FAMILY LAW” PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED NOVEMBER 2007)

Topics
This program brings you up-to-date on the most frequently encountered insurance litigation problems. Our expert panel reviews the statutory and case law developments from the past year and focuses on the “hot” issues in this ever-changing area of the law.

Panelists
JUSTICE H. WALTER CROSKEY   Calif. Court of Appeal, 2nd. Dist., Div. 3   Moderator
JUDGE REX HEESEMAN   Los Angeles Superior Court
SUSAN M. POPIK &nbps; Chapman, Popik & White LLP
CHRISTINA J. IMRE   Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
CD — $165
Additional Course Materials — $40

DVD & CD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Insurance Litigation (Limit one book per audio/visual order).

THE SHERNOFF INSURANCE BAD FAITH PROGRAM

5.5-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “INSURANCE LITIGATION” PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2006)

Topics
Rescission cases; Punitive damages; Life insurance; Common issues arising in first-party property claims; Handling bad faith issues arising out of the duty to defend and the duty to indemnify; Properly working up a UM/UIM bad faith case; Dealing with the duty to settle, assignments and covenants not to execute; Settling Bus. & Prof.C. §17200 claims in bad faith actions; Disability insurance; Opposing summary judgment motions; Appellate 2006 update; Using class actions.

Panelists
WILLIAM M. SHERNOFF Shernoff, Bidart & Darras, Program Co-Director
MICHAEL J. BIDART Shernoff, Bidart & Darras, Program Co-Director
FRANK N. DARRAS Shernoff, Bidart & Darras, Program Co-Director
RICARDO ECHEVERRIA Shernoff, Bidart & Darras
GREGORY L. BENTLEY Shernoff, Bidart & Darras
MICHAEL B. HORROW Shernoff, Bidart & Darras
EVANGELINE FISHER GARRIS Shernoff, Bidart & Darras
JOEL A. COHEN Shernoff, Bidart & Darras
JEFFREY I. EHRLICH The Ehrlich Law Firm
SHARON J. ARKIN Arkin & Glovsky

MCLE Credits: 5.5 Includes 1 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $240
Video Cassette — $230
CD — $210
Audio Cassette — $200
Additional Course Materials — $40

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Insurance Litigation (Limit one book per audio/visual order).

CJA/TRG INSURANCE LITIGATION 2004

13.5-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS COURSE NOTEBOOK AND OPTIONAL "EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION" PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED JANUARY 2004)

Topics
Anatomy of an insurance policy; general principles of first party coverage; duties to indemnify and defend; earthquake, mold and other property insurance problems; insurance issues in employment litigation; practice and procedure; general business litigation problems; bad faith and punitive damages post-Campbell.

Panelists
JUSTICE H. WALTER CROSKEY Calif. Court of Appeal, 2nd Dist., Div. 3 Program Coordinator
JUSTICE NORMAN L. EPSTEIN Calif. Court of Appeal, 2nd Dist., Div. 4
JUSTICE JUDITH L. HALLER Calif. Court of Appeal, 4th Dist., Div. 1
JUSTICE WILLIAM F. RYLAARSDAM Calif. Court of Appeal, 4th Dist., Div. 3
JUSTICE REBECCA A. WISEMAN Calif. Court of Appeal, 5th Dist.
JUDGE EMILIE H. ELIAS Los Angeles Superior Court
JUDGE FRED J. LOWER (Ret.) Los Angeles Superior Court
JUDGE LUCY KELLY MCCABE (Ret.) San Francisco Superior Court
JUDGE DION G. MORROW (Ret.) Los Angeles Superior Court
SHARON ARKIN Robinson, Calcagnie & Robinson
MICHAEL BIDART Shernoff, Bidart & Darras
ALAN B. EXELROD Rudy, Exelrod & Zieff LLP
GEORGE S. HOWARD, JR. Pillsbury Winthrop LLP
ROBERT S. GIANELLI Gianelli & Morris
REX HEESEMAN Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps
KENT KELLER Barger & Wolen LLP
PATRICK M. KELLY Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP
RAOUL D. KENNEDY Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
PETER H. KLEE Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps
HARVEY R. LEVINE Levine, Steinberg, Miller & Huver
MARC S. MAISTER Irell & Manella
EDITH R. MATTHAI Robie & Matthai
SUSAN M. POPIK Chapman, Popik & White
JAMES R. ROBIE Robie & Matthai

MCLE Credits: 13.5 Includes 1 hour Legal Ethics

Video Cassette (with Course Notebook) — $415
Audio Cassette (with Course Notebook) — $360
Additional Course Notebook — $40

Tape Purchasers Only: ADD $200 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Insurance Litigation (Limit one book per tape order)

Landlord-Tenant

UNLAWFUL DETAINER LITIGATION

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "LANDLORD-TENANT" PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED APRIL 1999)

Topics
Prelitigation notices; pleadings; pretrial tactics; trial; special concerns in rent control jurisdictions; judgment and execution

Panelists
MYRON MOSKOVITZ Attorney at Law Moderator
JUDGE SOUSSAN G. BRUGUERA Los Angeles Superior Court
SONYA BEKOFF MOLHO Private Practice
RODERICK T. FIELD Legal Aid foundation

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

Video Cassette — $200
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $35

Tape Purchasers Only: ADD $175 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Landlord-Tenant (Limit one book per tape order)

Law Practice Management & Technology

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLIENT:
THE EFFECTIVE INTERVIEW

1-HOUR PROGRAM (RECORDED JULY 2008)

Topics
One of the most critical elements of a successful law practice is the attorney-client interview. This program teaches you essential skills you need to become an effective listener and problem-solver. Using a more humanistic legal approach, you will learn how to better understand and interact with your client. Client-centered approach; active vs. passive listening; inhibitors; facilitators; stages of an interview; verbal and nonverbal communicators; collecting information; developing the helping relationship; essential interpersonal skills; keeping the client satisfied.

Panelist
DR. CYNTHIA GREER BAILEY Mediator and Consultant

MCLE Credits: 1

DVD — $115
CD — $110

PREPARING YOUR CLIENT FOR MEDIATION

1-HOUR PROGRAM (RECORDED JULY 2008)

Topics
While you may understand all of the essentials for a mediation, your client may need to be educated about the process. This session highlights the information that should be shared with your client prior to the mediation to ensure their commitment and a successful outcome--a mediation agreement. Some of the highlights include: defining the roles of the mediator, the attorney(s), your client, and the opposing side; confidentiality; the mediation process and structure; ground rules; costs; and interpersonal skills.

Panelist
DR. CYNTHIA GREER BAILEY Mediator and Consultant

MCLE Credits: 1

DVD — $115
CD — $110

COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS

1-HOUR PROGRAM (RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2002)

Topics
Whether pitching potential clients, persuading judges and juries, or simply "romancing" a room, this course gives you the tools and techniques to become a more influencial communicator. James Wagstaffe, well known trial attorney and author of the widely popular Romancing the Room, shares his tips and stories for more engaging communication.

Panelists
JAMES M. WAGSTAFFE Kerr & Wagstaffe LLP

MCLE Credits: 1

Video Cassette — $105
Audio Cassette — $90

ROMANCING THE ROOM
COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS

1-HOUR PROGRAM (RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2002)

Topics
Whether pitching potential clients, persuading judges and juries, or simply "romancing" a room, this course gives you the tools and techniques to become a more influencial communicator. James Wagstaffe, well known trial attorney and author of the widely popular Romancing the Room, shares his tips and stories for more engaging communication.

Panelists
JAMES M. WAGSTAFFE Kerr & Wagstaffe LLP

MCLE Credits: 1

Video Cassette — $105
Audio Cassette — $90

PERSUASIVE SPEAKING SKILLS

1-HOUR PROGRAM (RECORDED MAY 1999)

Topics
What you say is important...but how you say it determines your effectiveness as a public speaker. This program will teach you skills to improve your delivery both inside and outside the courthouse.

Panelists
JAMES M. WAGSTAFFE Kerr & Wagstaffe LLP

MCLE Credits: 1

Video Cassette — $105
Audio Cassette — $90

Personal Injury

2008 UPDATE: PERSONAL INJURY

2.75-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “PERSONAL INJURY” PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED NOVEMBER 2007)

Topics
This program brings you up-to-date on significant case law and statutory developments in the personal injury field. We explain these developments through a series of hypotheticals, demonstrating their application and practical impact in typical cases. We also explore unresolved problem areas.

Panelists
MICHAEL A. KELLY   Walkup, Melodia, Kelly, Wecht & Schoenberger   Moderator
CAROL A. SALMACIA   Haight, Brown & Bonesteel LLP

MCLE Credits: 2.75 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
CD — $165
Additional Course Materials — $40

DVD & CD Purchasers Only: ADD $175 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Personal Injury (Limit one book per audio/visual order).

MEDICAL EVIDENCE FOR CIVIL PRACTITIONERS

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “PERSONAL INJURY” PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED JUNE 2007)

Topics
Analyzing Important medical records: emergency medical services, paramedic reports, emergency room records, hospital records, physician orders, progress reports, nurses notes, laboratory reports, radiology reports, MRIs, X-Rays, scans, pathology reports, surgical, autopsy, cytology, plaintiff’s medical-legal reports, physical therapy reports, defendant’s independent medical examination reports; Efficient, effective and economic use of medical records and reports; Focusing your medical records discovery plan; Use of medical exhibits and experts; Analyzing medical malpractice claims; Using the Internet to gather medical information; Frequently used medical terminology and abbreviations.

Panelists
JUSTICE EILEEN C. MOORE Calif. Court of Appeal, 4th Dist., Div. 3 Moderator
DANIEL J. KELLY Walkup, Melodia, Kelly, Wecht & Schoenberger
STEVEN A. HEIMBERG, M.D. Heimberg Law Group, LLP

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $45

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $175 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Personal Injury (Limit one of each book per audio/visual order).

PUNITIVE DAMAGES: CAMPBELL IN CALIFORNIA

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "PERSONAL INJURY" PRACTICE GUIDE, "JURY SELECTION" AND "OPENING STATEMENT" DESKBOOKS (RECORDED NOVEMBER 2005)

Topics
State Farm v. Campbell (U.S. Supreme Court); Simon v. San Paolo U.S. Holding Co. (California Supreme Court); Johnson v. Ford Motor Co. (California Supreme Court); Review and analysis of constitutional due process standards in punitive damages actions; Review and analysis of landmark rulings by the California Supreme Court in Simon v. San Paolo U.S. Holding Co. and Johnson v. Ford Motor Co.; Specific factors in determining the reprehensibility of defendant's conduct; Constitutionally-permissive ratios in punitive damages cases; Recognized exceptions to the single-digit ratio "rule"; Deterrence as a consideration after Campbell; Defendant’s wealth as a consideration after Campbell; Disgorgement and recidivism theories after Campbell; De novo review: The practical impact of appellate review vs. remittitur; Preparation and Trial of Punitive Damages Actions After Campbell, Simon and Johnson; Plaintiff's and defendant's perspective; Affirmative defenses; Reliance on advice of counsel; Procedural strategies: Advantages and disadvantages of bifurcation; Standards and factors governing amount of punitive damages; Jury Instructions in punitive damages cases; Special considerations for directed verdict, judgment notwithstanding the verdict and new trial.

Panelists
HARVEY R. LEVINE Levine, Steinberg, Miller & Huver Moderator
THEODORE J. BOUTROUS, Jr. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $166
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $175 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Personal Injury, $130 for Jury Selection Deskbook and $130 for Opening Statement Deskbook. (Limit one book per audio/visual order)

Probate

ESTATE AND TRUST
LITIGATION 2008

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “PROBATE” PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED MARCH 2008)

Topics
Wills and Probate: execution and attestation, probate court jurisdiction and procedure, creditor claims, property ownership disputes, intestate succession, disqualified transferees; Trusts: no-contest clauses, construction of instruments, creditor rights, accounting disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, principal and income, federal court jurisdiction; Other recent developments: effect of homicide, successor-in-interest suits, requirement of attorney representation, health care directives, attorney compensation, tax issues, conservatorships.

Panelists
BRUCE S. ROSS   Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps LLP   Co-Moderator
JOHN T. ROGERS Jr.   Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps LLP   Co-Moderator
JUDGE ISABELLA HORTON GRANT (Ret.)   San Francisco Superior Court
STELLA PANTAZIS   Senior Staff Attorney, Probate Dept., San Francisco Superior Court

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics. Approved for 3 hours specialization credit for Probate, Estate Planning & Trust Law Specialists.

DVD — $210
CD — $165
Additional Course Materials — $45

DVD & CD Purchasers Only: ADD $175 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Probate (Limit one book per audio/visual order).

HOT TOPICS IN ELDER LAW

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “PROBATE” PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED OCTOBER 2007)

Topics
Common schemes resulting in fiduciary abuse: nonmanagement, mismanagement and third party interference; attorney’s role in representing an elder: collaboration with other professionals; determination of capacity; indicators of undue influence; Ethical considerations: who is the "client"; multi-generational representation; Estate planning documents: how instruments such as wills, trusts and powers of attorney can be used to protect or undermine an elder’s well being; Dangerous, inadequate or negligent care of the elderly: home care, residential care and medical settings; California Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act: fiduciary abuse; physical abuse; remedies and limitations; Interaction of civil and criminal law in elder abuse.

Panelists
JOAN WOLFF   Private Practice   Moderator
RUSSELL S. BALISOK   Balisok & Associates, Inc.
VIRGINIA PALMER   Fitzgerald Abbott & Beardsley LLP
HOWARD D. FINKELSTEIN   Finkelstein & Krinsk, LLP

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics. Approved for 3 hours specialization credit for Probate, Estate Planning & Trust Law Specialists.

DVD — $210
CD — $165
Additional Course Materials — $45

DVD & CD Purchasers Only: ADD $175 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Probate (Limit one book per audio/visual order).

SOLVING COMPLEX ISSUES IN ESTATE & TRUST LITIGATION

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL “PROBATE” PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED APRIL 2006)

Topics
Wills and probate: execution and attestation; no-contest clauses; construction and interpretation; disqualified transferees; undue influence; Trusts: breach of fiduciary duty; fiduciary and attorney compensation; revocation; principal and income; community property; federal jurisdiction; Recent developments: attorney-client communications; conservatorships; powers of attorney; elder abuse; wrongful death; tax issues; enforcement of charitable gifts; rights of domestic partners; attorney malpractice.

Panelists
BRUCE S. ROSS  Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps LLP Co-Moderator
JOHN T. ROGERS, Jr.  Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps LLP Co-Moderator
JUDGE AVIVA K. BOBB  Los Angeles Superior Court
JUDGE ISABELLA HORTON GRANT (Ret.)  San Francisco Superior Court

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics. Approved for 3 hours specialization credit for Probate, Estate Planning & Trust Law Specialists.

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $175 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Probate (Limit one book per audio/visual order).

TRUST ADMINISTRATION AND LITIGATION

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "PROBATE" PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED JUNE 2004)

Topics
Appointment, resignation and removal of trustees: qualification, bond, compensation; trust investments: Uniform Principal and Income Act, Prudent Investor Rule; Beneficiaries: identification, vesting, right to notice, distributions, prohibited transferees; Trust litigation: standing to sue, ambiguities in trust instrument, privileged communications, third party liability, surcharge actions, no-contest clauses; attorney fees; ethical issues; multi-state practice for trust and estate lawyers; trusts for domestic partners; spendthrift trusts and creditors' rights (Ventura County Dept. of Child Support Services v. Brown; Arluk Medical Center Industrial Group v. Dobler).

Panelists
BRUCE S. ROSS Holland & Knight LLP Moderator
JUDGE ISABELLA HORTON GRANT (Ret.) San Francisco Superior Court
JUDGE THOMAS W. STOEVER Los Angeles Superior Court
JOHN T. ROGERS Jr. Holland & Knight LLP

MCLE Credits: 3 Includes 0.5 hour Legal Ethics. Approved for 3 hours specialization credit for Probate, Estate Planning & Trust Law Specialists.

DVD — $210
Video Cassette — $200
CD — $165
Audio Cassette — $155
Additional Course Materials — $40

Audio, Video, CD & DVD Purchasers Only: ADD $175 if you would like to purchase California Practice Guide: Probate (Limit one book per audio/visual order).

Real Property

REAL ESTATE SALES
SAVING THE DEAL!

3-HOUR PROGRAM, PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND OPTIONAL "REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS" PRACTICE GUIDE (RECORDED JUNE 1996)

Topics
Drafting and negotiating key elements in purchase agreement; broker's rights and obligations; clearing title problems; dealing with the escrow; lender issues; buyer/seller solutions to environmental problems; buyer/seller tort and contract remedies.

Panelists
DENNIS L. GREENWALD Greenwald, Pauly, Foster & Miller Moderator
H. COLLYER CHURCH General Counsel–North American Title Co.
SUSAN FOWLER MCNALLY Gilchrist & Rutter
ANDREW D. FRIEDMAN Alschuler, Grossman & Pines

MCLE Credits: 3 Inclu