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WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20, 2012 - FEBRUARY 26, 2012

LOS ANGELES COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Asset Protection: A Sophisticated Primer for Attorneys
02/21/2012
This program will cover everything a lawyer needs to know about protecting assets from plaintiffs and creditors, from the underlying substantive law to practical aspects of asset protection. In 2012, specific emphasis will be placed on protecting ...

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BARRISTERS
Learn What Matters in Federal Court: Hear from the Decision Makers
02/24/2012
Learn how to prevail in federal court. This program, sponsored by the LACBA Barristers Section and Public Counsel, will be taught by federal court judges and moderated by experienced practitioners. They will provide inside advice on how to win ...
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ENVIRONMENTAL LAW SECTION
Drafting a Defensible Water Supply Analysis
02/22/2012
An unreliable water supply is one of the greatest potential impediments to the growth and continuing vitality of Southern California's economy. While California's latest drought officially ended at the beginning of Gov. Brown's first term ...

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REAL PROPERTY SECTION
An Update on the Insured's Right to Independent Counsel
02/21/2012
The issue of choice of counsel has been a hot topic over the years. When an insurer retains counsel to defend its insured in a third-party lawsuit and wants to control the defense per the terms of its insurance policy, does the insured have a ...
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Basics of Renewable Energy Leasing and Development: Landlord, Tenant, Energy Company, and Capital Provider Perspectives
02/23/2012
A moderated panel will address issues in renewable energy leases and other development arrangements. The speakers will analyze issues from the perspectives of the landlord, the tenant, the lender, and the utility. The panel will discuss various ...

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SOCIAL SECURITY SECTION
Ruling 11-1p, ALJ Assignments (Hide the Judge) and Other Assaults on Claimants and Their Representatives
02/21/2012
Join the Social Security Section and speaker Lawrence Rolfing for a discussion about how to navigate the choice between new application and appeals council review under SSR 11-1p, a report on ALJ assignment regulations, and an open discussion on ...
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NEXT 3 WEEKS: FEBRUARY 27, 2012 - MARCH 18, 2012

APPELLATE COURTS SECTION
Briefs and More! What the LA Law Library Can Do for Your Appellate Court Practice
02/28/2012
Ever wonder where the multiple copies of appellate briefs you submit to the California Supreme Court end up? Well, one copy is sent to the LA Law Library and becomes part of the most comprehensive collection of appellate briefs filed in ...
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Don't Get SLAPPed Around!
03/15/2012
This program will address the complexities of appeals involving special motions to strike, also known as anti-SLAPP motions. The panelists will include Presiding Justice Dennis Perluss, Second Appellate District, Division Seven; Phil Goar ...
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BUSINESS AND CORPORATIONS LAW SECTION
How Will Capital Be Deployed in 2012? Financing Parameters For M&A and Growth
03/13/2012
Learn firsthand from our panel of industry experts the deal terms and financing structures that will work for you and your clients in today's environment. The following subject matters will be discussed: How capital will be deployed in ...

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COMMERCIAL LAW AND BANKRUPTCY SECTION
Stepping Closer to Equality: The Post-In re Balas & Morales Bankruptcy Landscape for Same-Sex Couples
03/06/2012
In June 2011, 20 judges of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California issued a joint opinion holding that lawfully married (i.e., pre-Prop. 8) same-sex couples have the same right to file joint bankruptcy petitions as ...

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT
LACBA Domestic Violence Project Volunteer Training
03/13/2012
Join LACBA's Domestic Violence Project (DVP) for its upcoming volunteer training and earn three hours of CLE credit. Volunteers provide a valuable service to a vulnerable population and gain expertise in the area of family law. No previous experience ...
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HEALTHCARE LAW SECTION
Brave New Healthcare World: Overcoming Obstacles to Payment for Medical Service and Evaluating Opportunities and Hazards in Healthcare Integration
03/15/2012
You have already attended programs on ACOs and the Healthcare Reform Act. You know the future of healthcare is uncertain, and it is clear that financial challenges faced by physicians in their practices will not disappear. Physicians and lawyers ...

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LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW SECTION
32nd Annual Labor and Employment Law Symposium
03/07/2012
This symposium provides practical advice and cutting-edge panel discussions about labor and employment law issues of critical importance to attorneys, judges, neutrals, government practitioners, union representatives, in-house counsel, and human ...
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LITIGATION SECTION
Breakfast at the Bar
Fundamentals of E-Discovery
02/28/2012
Join the LACBA Litigation Section to learn about the fundamentals of e-discovery. Panelists Allan D. Johnson and Amy J. Longo will discuss best practices in preservation and collection, search tools and techniques, and privilege assertion. This ...

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Inn of Court March 2012 Meeting
The Final Countdown: What You Must Do 110 Days before Trial
03/07/2012
The Trial Practice Inn of Court program is an excellent way to network with other legal professionals in an intimate, relaxed setting. Join us on March 7, 2012, and make new friends while learning how to make the most of the 110 days before trial. ...
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REAL PROPERTY SECTION
Annual Construction Law Update and Flaig Award
02/28/2012
Join us for the Annual Construction Law Update and the presentation of the Flaig Award for achievement and professionalism in the practice of Construction Law. This one-hour MCLE-approved program will be presented by the LACBA Real Property ...
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Recent Developments in Legal Landscape of Real Estate Finance
02/29/2012
Join us as our three distinguished speakers present their annual update, which has become a tradition and an essential resource for practitioners in the field of real estate finance. This past year, the following case law developments have caused ...

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TRIAL ADVOCACY
Introductory TAP (i-TAP)
03/13/2012
The course dates are as follows: March 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, and 28, 2012. This is one in a series of courses offered by LACBA's acclaimed Trial Advocacy Project (TAP), where attorneys can get trial experience FAST. Designed specifically for ...
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California Rules of Evidence: TAP Seminar Series
03/17/2012
This two-part course teaches an innovative and practical seven-step method for analyzing the admissibility of potential evidence. Participants receive a written summary of key rules of evidence, including key definitions and evidentiary ...
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TAP: Deposition Skills Workshop
03/17/2012
This workshop will provide introductory and intermediate level instruction on how to take and defend depositions in California state court actions. The first part of the program will be a lecture with question and answer covering, among other ...
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