Season 2
We’re excited to offer members a rare chance to engage directly with leading practitioners at the intersection of AI, copyright, and documentary filmmaking. The conversation will focus on the practical legal questions filmmakers and their counsel face as AI tools become more common, including transparency and disclosure, the copyrightability of AI-generated material, fair use, editing and manipulation risks, and the record-keeping that distributors and insurers increasingly demand.
In this second installment of a three-part series, Comm'r. Patti Ratekin (Ret.) of Signature Resolution builds on the first installment's (watch it here) foundation of temporary support standards, evidentiary requirements, and Xspouse basics to examine permanent spousal support and the distinct legal standards that govern it. This program covers the legal foundation for permanent orders, the key financial inputs that drive support outcomes, and why reliable financial evidence is critical to achieving accurate results. The session also clarifies how Xspouse fits into permanent support practice, focusing specifically on its role in analyzing tax consequences. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
Immersive art has quickly become one of the fastest-growing segments of the creative economy — walk-through installations, VR and AR environments, interactive pop-ups, and multisensory experiences are drawing larger audiences than many traditional galleries and generating a wave of legal issues that existing art, entertainment, and technology frameworks were never designed to address. Lorena Guzmán-Díaz and Adam N. Weissman of Weissman Law PLLC take practitioners inside the legal playbook their firm uses to counsel immersive artists, producers, and venues — covering premises liability and insurance, right of publicity and biometric privacy, licensing and compensation structures, authorship in AI-assisted projects, cross-border enforcement, and the ethical obligations of counsel advising creative clients. Attorneys who advise clients in the art, entertainment, and technology sectors will come away with concrete drafting tips, client-counseling strategies, and a top 10 practice-tips takeaway to help them spot the issues before they become disputes. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
The Franchise Tax Board has pushed hard to tax nonresidents on amounts the FTB claims is California source income, often arguing their sole proprietorships qualify as unitary businesses subject to apportionment. On May 1, 2026, the California Court of Appeal rejected that theory in Garcia-Rojas v. Franchise Tax Board, holding that a single person engaged in one business activity cannot operate a unitary business. The decision dismantles the reasoning behind the OTA’s ruling in Appeal of Bindley and narrows the reach of the unitary business doctrine. Robert S. Horwitz, Principal at Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C., breaks down the court’s analysis, what it means for nonresident taxpayers, how it may support claims for refund and be used as a defense to claims a nonresident owes California income tax. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
AI has been around for a couple years now, but this revolutionary technology is still new to many. Jessica Maurin, AI Edge Partners, will define basic terminology and AI jargon and provide a comprehensive review of foundational concepts necessary for understanding discussions surrounding AI and making informed decisions. You'll leave with an understanding of specific AI platforms available, how they function, their major differences, capabilities, and their benefits and drawbacks when used in legal practice. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
AI-enabled smart glasses have moved from science fiction to everyday reality. They are now showing up in workplace break rooms, courtrooms, and city streets, and the legal framework is struggling to keep pace. Joe Lazzarotti, Jackson Lewis, examines the technology itself, tracing the arc from early wearables to today's always-on AI devices capable of real-time facial recognition, audio capture, and data aggregation. The program covers the legal landscape governing this technology, including privacy statutes, biometric data laws, employment compliance obligations, and emerging litigation. Use cases span employers monitoring workers, retailers tracking customers, and individuals recording in public and private spaces. Attendees will leave with a practical understanding of where the law currently stands and the compliance questions every attorney advising clients in this space must be prepared to answer. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
Cybersecurity is no longer an IT problem. It is a competence problem, and federal law is making that clear. In this program, Majo Castro of Castroland Legal, PLLC walks attorneys through key federal frameworks, ABA Model Rules, and bar ethics opinions that now define how lawyers must protect client data, vet vendors, and respond to breaches. Drawing on ABA Model Rules 1.1 and 1.6(c), NIST standards, and formal opinions from the ABA, California, and New York, this CLE translates technical cybersecurity concepts into practical guidance attorneys can apply across practice areas. Attendees will leave understanding what written information security policies, employee training, vendor due diligence, incident response planning, and breach notification actually require, and why these obligations are now inseparable from competent, billable legal representation. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
Discovery bottlenecks quietly drive up cost, blow deadlines, and put cases at risk long before anyone names the problem. Hon. Susan L. Greenberg (Ret.) of Signature Resolution gives litigators a practical method for catching them early, tracing each one to its root cause, and clearing it before it stalls the matter. Drawing on the informal discovery conference program she built for her court, she covers how to read the warning signs, tell a one-time delay from a structural problem, and keep the same bottleneck from resurfacing. Attendees leave with a repeatable approach they can apply to any case. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
Credits: 1.00 Hours. Credit Type: General. Specialty Area: None. Original Air Date: 06/18/2026. Program Materials: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14_wxS2JjgDVr4bPVyY5BjRZt-nlqBHS5/view?usp=sharing Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
Peter Brown and Christina Fung of GHJ will walk through the most common types of post-acquisition disputes that arise after a deal closes, including net working capital true-ups, earn-out disagreements, and representations and warranties claims. Drawing on real-world case studies, the program will examine how these disputes play out in practice and how specific contractual language shapes their outcome. Attorneys will also gain insight into the role forensic accountants play in these matters and leave with a clearer understanding of how to anticipate, structure around, and navigate post-closing conflicts. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.