Season 2
Too many attorneys treat the meet and confer requirement as a formality rather than a substantive obligation, and courts are noticing. Anthony Storm, family law neutral at Signature Resolution, and Hon. Mark Juhas (Los Angeles Superior Court) team up to cut through the ambiguity around what California law actually demands and what a genuine good faith effort looks like in practice. Together they will cover what constitutes a sufficient effort under CCP §2016.040, what judges want to see in the supporting declaration, including the updated requirement under AB 711, and the role of the informal discovery conference when the process stalls. Storm brings the practitioner's perspective on structuring outreach, choosing the right communication method, and documenting efforts that hold up to judicial scrutiny. Judge Juhas brings the view from the bench, including the common missteps that undermine attorney credibility with the court. Attorneys will leave with practical tools for resolving more disputes before a motion is ever filed. 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.
Lost profits damages can make or break a case, yet many attorneys leave money on the table by underestimating or miscalculating these figures. In this program, Maryellen and Danell Raab of Resolution Economics, LLC break down optimal methodologies for calculating lost profits, and explain how to build a damages case that holds up under cross-examination. Attendees will come away understanding lost profits damage theory, including the components of a lost profits calculation, as well as common disagreements and pitfalls.
This presentation explores the critical approaches used to evaluate and calculate financial remedies in residential real estate non-disclosure and construction defect litigation. In these disputes, recoverable damages primarily aim to compensate the buyer or consumer for economic losses. Depending on whether the claim stems from a seller's intentional concealment, accidental failure to adequately disclose or a with a contractor's failures, legal remedies can be broad and potentially financially explosive. Early resolution is often in all parties' best interests, avoiding catastrophic fees and costs, and may be achieved when claimants share the necessary information. 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.
Stewart Forbes, Hogan Lovells, examines the legal and regulatory landscape governing nuclear technology in outer space. The program opens with foundational frameworks, including the Atomic Energy Act, the Outer Space Treaty, the Price Anderson Act, and early international agreements that shaped how U.S. approaches nuclear power sources beyond Earth's atmosphere. From there, the discussion turns to recent developments, covering emerging commercial applications, evolving national and international regulatory approaches, and the growing role of private operators in nuclear space ventures. Attendees will leave with a working understanding of the legal infrastructure governing this sector and the key compliance and policy questions now facing practitioners. 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.
Workers' compensation claims rarely exist in isolation. When an injured worker is also facing time off, an ADA issue, or another overlapping claim, competing statutes complicate settlement negotiations and release strategy. Professor Michael C. Duff, Saint Louis University School of Law, examines how to approach adjuster conversations, evaluate the true scope of what is being settled, and identify which claims cannot be released. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for valuation, release drafting, and long-term exposure considerations when the human body, and its costs, cannot be fully predicted. 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 DGA's new four-year deal with the AMPTP closed out the 2026 bargaining season for the three major guilds. With the 2023 strikes in the rear view, this deal reflects an evolving industry ready to move forward. In this fast paced 30-minute breakdown, guild experts Dan Stone and Ryan Wedell (joined by moderator David Shraga) will walk through the essential details for practitioners - including wage and fringe increases, updated AI provisions, and provisions impacting pre-production, post-production, and on-screen credit. 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.
Attorneys from Los Angeles County’s Child Support Services Department (“CSSD”) will provide attendees with insight into the range of services available to case participants, including both the establishment and enforcement of child support orders. This presentation will also clarify the CSSD’s role in child support litigation – and hopefully clear up any misconceptions! By the end of this session, attendees will have a stronger understanding of how the Department operates, how to access services and how to obtain information. 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.
Workers' compensation and civil litigation overlap more than most attorneys realize, and the crossover can be costly. Jonathan Roven of Jonny Law breaks down the hidden risks practitioners on both sides need to know. Topics include how workers' comp deposition strategies can create unintended exposure in civil proceedings and how civil defendants leverage workers' comp discovery and awards to challenge civil claims, particularly on disability. The program also addresses how large employers slip civil releases into workers' comp settlements that comp counsel may not catch. Don't risk your case by missing the crossover risks hiding in plain sight. 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.
Associational disability claims are rising. Learn from Noah D. Lebowitz of Signature Resolution, Katie Mola of Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM), and Wendy Musell of the Law Offices of Wendy Musell PC about the state of California and federal law regarding whether and how employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations in the workplace to employees not for their own disability, but as a result of their association with a person with a disability. This program will discuss statutory interpretation under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as trending case law. 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.
This 30-minute webinar highlights key considerations in spousal support modification and enforcement proceedings. Attendees will review the evidentiary requirements for establishing a change of circumstances, the documentation necessary to prove or challenge support arrears, and practical approaches to calculating amounts owed. The program will also provide an overview of available enforcement tools and remedies, including judgments, wage assignments, attorney's fee requests, and collection procedures, with an emphasis on effective advocacy and efficient case management in California family law matters. 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.