S2 · E270
Yesterday · 59 min
Medical-Legal Quality Assurance Checklist - They’re Not Just for Physicians: Understanding the Impact of Labor Code Sec. 4062.4.
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- CYS2 · E269Yesterday · 1 hr 2 min
CCP §664 6 Changes Affecting Settlement of Real Estate Disputes, With Emphasis on Probate and Family
CCP §664.6 provides for courts dismissing cases but retaining jurisdiction for enforcement of settlements and contains special provisions for probate and family law cases where real estate transfers often take place. Recent changes meant to clarify or simplify this process may also pose issues that complicate the settlement process and require careful attention to detail that may affect the settlement years down the road. Life estates, deferred or contingent sales or transfers, and long-term payouts implicate drafting concerns for counsel that Scott Rahn of RMO LLP and Alphonse Provinziano of Provinziano & Associates will address in this program. Howard N. Gould of Gould Law moderates. 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.
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- CYS2 · E268Wednesday · 1 hr 2 min
Reopening In Absentia Orders Following Expedited "Mega Master" Calendar Hearings
Since May 2026, immigration courts have increasingly relied on "mega master" calendar hearings, high-volume master calendar dockets in which dozens, and sometimes hundreds, of respondents are scheduled for a single hearing, to move large numbers of cases quickly. The rapid pace of these proceedings has resulted in many noncitizens receiving in absentia removal orders after missing their hearing or being unable to meaningfully participate because of language barriers, lack of notice, confusion, or other procedural obstacles. As practitioners encounter more clients affected by these proceedings, it is critical to understand how to challenge in absentia removal orders and which reopening arguments are most likely to succeed. This is especially important because, absent limited exceptions, a noncitizen generally has only one motion to reopen a removal order. Michelle Méndez and Rebecca Chavez of National Immigration Project walk through the statutory and regulatory framework governing motions to reopen in absentia orders, including filing deadlines, evidentiary requirements, and strategic considerations for preserving a client's one opportunity to seek reopening. The discussion will place particular emphasis on the exceptional circumstances ground, including how to build the strongest possible record to support reopening. Because the exceptional circumstances ground carries a 180-day filing deadline, and the mega masters began in May, motions to reopen filed soon may still fall within that window. Attendees will leave ready to identify viable reopening grounds, preserve their client's single motion to reopen, and file before the deadline closes. 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.
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- CYS2 · E267Wednesday · 1 hr 6 min
Depositions in the Age of AI: The Competitive Edge You Can't Afford to Ignore
A growing number of litigators are quietly using AI to prepare sharper deposition outlines in a fraction of the time, surface contradictions across testimony in real time, and generate impeachment-ready analysis before opposing counsel even orders the transcript. The rest are still doing it the way they learned in their first year, and the gap is widening fast. Karl Seelbach, litigator, Doyle & Seelbach firm owner, and co-founder of the AI deposition platform Skribe.ai, pulls back the curtain on the specific AI workflows reshaping how top litigators handle every phase of the deposition. Rather than offering a theoretical overview, Karl draws on over two decades of courtroom experience to demonstrate exactly how AI applies to the work you're already doing: building outlines, prepping witnesses, catching inconsistencies live, analyzing transcripts after the fact, and automating the follow-up work that used to eat entire weekends. See real demonstrations, get specific prompts you can use with tools you already have, and learn the ethical guardrails every attorney needs to understand, including confidentiality obligations, the limits of AI-generated work product, and where professional judgment remains irreplaceable. Whether you're AI-curious or already experimenting, you'll leave with an actionable playbook that puts you ahead of the curve. 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.
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- CYS2 · E266Tuesday · 1 hr 6 min
Motions for Summary Judgment: Writing for Two Audiences
Motions for summary judgment can serve multiple purposes short of a straightforward, embattled "win." In fact, the most favorable outcome possible with a motion for summary judgment is to end the case with no contest, due to an opponent's prudent election to stand down. This means that the drafter of a motion for summary judgment needs to keep in mind that the intended audience is not only the judge who would issue a ruling if the motion is contested, but perhaps even more importantly, the target audience should be the receiving attorney who has to decide whether or not to oppose in the first place. Marshall J. Shepardson of Fraser Watson Croutch LLP presents a "once-around-the-track" survey of each stage of the MSJ process, focused on the theory and mechanics of crafting a motion while keeping in mind both important audiences: the presiding judge, who may ultimately decide the motion, as well as the opposing attorney, who may decide just to let this one go. 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.
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- CYS2 · E265Tuesday · 1 hr 6 min
Ethics in (e)Motion: Mastering Emotional Intelligence in the Practice of Law
This program will guide attendees through a variety of reasons why emotional intelligence matters in an ethical legal field and how to apply the principles of emotional intelligence within a healthy law practice. Attorneys will learn the tenets of emotional intelligence, understand how to apply those principles to best practices within a legal practice, and review recent case law in which the ethical decisions were founded in the concept of emotional intelligence. Any and all legal professionals are encouraged to participate in this course. Learning Objectives: Understand the Tenets of Emotional Intelligence and How Attorneys Can Apply Them to Their Legal Practice Discover How Emotional Intelligence Directly Relates to Legal Ethics Review Recent Case Law Regarding Emotional Intelligence and its Impact on Legal Ethics 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.
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- CYS2 · E264Monday · 1 hr 7 min
Can We Show That? Depicting Third-Party IP in Film & Television
Producers, studios, and creatives face the same question on every project: when does putting someone else’s trademark on screen require a license, and what legal and business risks should be considered in deciding whether to proceed without one? Serene Ateek and Tatev Hovhannisyan of Sheppard walk through the anatomy of a trademark infringement claim and the defenses available to TV and film productions. The program also tackles the judgment call: when a use is legally defensible but still carries enough exposure that written permission is the safer path. Attendees leave with a practical framework for advising clients on what trademarks can run as is, what needs a license, and what to clear regardless. 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.
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- CYS2 · E263Monday · 56 min
California Evidence Law Update: The Court Decisions That Shaped 2025
There were no statutory changes to the California Evidence Code in 2025. The courts made up for it. Eileen A. Scallen, Professor of Practice at UCLA School of Law and co-author of the California Evidence Courtroom Manual, walks through the year's most consequential rulings and what they mean for trial practice. The program covers the retroactivity of Section 352.2 and the admissibility of creative expression evidence. It examines when a criminal defendant's character becomes fair game to rebut evidence of a victim's character under Section 1103(b), along with the latest confrontation clause questions arising under Sanchez. On the Court of Appeal side, Scallen addresses hearsay in Domestic Violence Prevention Act and family law proceedings, expert testimony qualification standards, evidentiary privileges, and evidence in Penal Code Section 1172.6 resentencing. 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.
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- CYS2 · E262Sunday · 39 min
Los Angeles' New Requirements for CCP 170.6 Peremptory Challenges
Judge Lawrence Riff, Supervising Judge of the Civil Division of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, will provide an overview of the Court’s new General Order concerning new requirements for CCP 170.6 challenges, the Court’s new XLIT 035 form, the J.O. v. Superior Court of San Joaquin County California Supreme Court opinion permitting judicial inquiry into possible bad-faith blanket challenges, and will answer FAQs. 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.
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- CYS2 · E261Saturday · 1 hr 2 min
Global Production Incentives Overview & Update
Film and television production incentives are shifting fast, and the choices made about where to shoot now carry real financial and legal weight. This program breaks down how production incentive programs work across the United States and internationally, including tax credits, rebates, and the qualifying rules that determine whether a production captures the value it expects. 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.
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- CYS2 · E260September 11 · 1 hr 7 min
Do AIs Dream of Electric Firms? Legal Personhood, Fiduciary Duties, and the AI-Managed Firm
What happens when the manager of a business firm is not human? Robert J. Rhee, Professor of Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, examines the next frontier: agentic AI as a legally recognized manager of partnerships and limited liability companies. Drawing on Philip K. Dick's prescient vision of androids navigating a human world, Professor Rhee frames the central question for business lawyers: not whether AI will enter the boardroom, but whether the law is ready when it does. The program covers what attorneys need to know now: how to structure operating agreements for AI-managed firms, what fiduciary standards apply under RUPA and RULLCA, how to allocate liability between AI managers and their human owners, and what mandatory protections around removal and oversight should be built into any deal. Attorneys advising business clients on entity formation, governance, or emerging technology will leave with practical tools for structuring and safeguarding AI-managed ventures before the law catches up. 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.
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- CYS2 · E259September 11 · 1 hr
Using Dungeons and Dragons to Become a Better Litigator
The skills of a successful litigator share significant overlap with those of a successful Dungeons and Dragons player. Knowing the rules, Developing plans, reading the room, adapting strategy when a plan collapses, and persuading others to follow your lead are as central to litigation as they are to a night of Dungeons and Dragons. This program uses the mechanics and storytelling of the game to teach practical litigation skills, from case theory and narrative construction to negotiation, improvisation under pressure, and managing competing personalities. Derrick Carman, Certum Group, draws on both worlds to show how strategic thinking at the table translates directly to the courtroom. Attendees will leave with a way of thinking about their cases as well as strategies for sharpening preparation, persuasion, and adaptability in their own 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.
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- CYS2 · E258September 10 · 1 hr
What Are Animals Legally, and Can They Have Rights?
The law says that animals are vermin, pests, specimen, livestock, endangered species, or if you're lucky a companion animal, and above all as property with no rights of their own. But the ecological and cultural reality is much different: animals are sentient beings, individual souls, sacred entities, even kin or ancestors to some. Grant Wilson, Executive Director of Earth Law Center, will explore how legal innovations can bridge what we know to be true about animals to what the law says they are, drawing from legal principles such as multispecies justice, the Rights of Nature, animal rights, and animal dignity. The program takes a deep dive on how to evolve the law to respect and protect animals, with case studies from across the United States and world. Attendees will come away with a working knowledge of the emerging legal tools and frameworks shaping animal protection today. 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.
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- CYS2 · E257September 10 · 1 hr
AI Without the Hype: A Practical Starting Point for In-House Counsel
In-house legal teams are expected to do more with fewer resources. AI has the potential to improve productivity, but with hundreds of tools on the market and constant headlines, it can be difficult to know where to begin. This practical session helps in-house counsel cut through the noise and make informed decisions about where AI can add real value. Rather than focusing on the latest tools, we’ll start with the problems you’re trying to solve, identify opportunities for meaningful efficiency, and discuss how to evaluate AI solutions without creating unnecessary risk or complexity. You’ll leave with a practical framework for assessing AI opportunities, increasing productivity, and confidently taking the next step in your AI journey. Participants will learn how to: Identify the legal tasks where AI delivers the greatest return on investment. Distinguish genuine productivity gains from marketing hype. Evaluate AI tools through the lens of efficiency, accuracy, security, and legal risk. Develop a practical roadmap for introducing AI into their legal department. Apply immediately actionable strategies to save time and focus on higher-value legal work. 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.
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- CYS2 · E256September 9 · 59 min
Nuts and Bolts of Determining Disability in Workers Compensation Cases
Disability determinations sit at the heart of workers compensation law, yet the distinctions between injury, impairment, and disability trip up practitioners at every stage of a claim. This program provides an overview of the determination of disability, including basic vocabulary and foundational concepts necessary to understand how disability is evaluated, discussed, and contested in workers' compensation cases. Laura Rosenthal of Laura Rosenthal Law guides attendees through the framework California practitioners use to assess and challenge disability findings, drawing on key statutes and illustrative case law. Topics include the legal definitions of impairment versus disability, how medical evaluations translate into legal conclusions, and where disputes most commonly arise. Attendees leave with a working command of the disability determination process and the vocabulary to navigate it confidently. 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.
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- CYS2 · E255September 9 · 1 hr 2 min
The OBBBA and the Modern Workplace: Tax and Employment Implications for Employers
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced significant changes affecting employers, employees, and their advisors, including the widely publicized federal deductions for qualified tips and qualified overtime compensation. But the legislation raises broader questions regarding payroll administration, tax reporting, wage-and-hour compliance, and employer implementation. 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.
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- CYS2 · E243September 8 · 59 min
Cumulative Trauma Claims in Workers’ Compensation: What is happening, and where are things going?
Cumulative trauma claims have surged in California's workers' compensation system, and understanding the forces behind that trend is increasingly essential for practitioners. This program examines the sharp rise in cumulative trauma filings in recent years and explores the relationship between that increase and the widespread adoption of remote appearances in workers' compensation proceedings. 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.
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- CYS2 · E241September 8 · 1 hr 1 min
Unmasking Judicial Bias: Rhetoric, Neutral Reasoning, and Disparate Impact in the Courtroom
Judicial opinions often present themselves as the product of neutral legal analysis, but the reasoning embedded in landmark decisions can encode gender and racial bias while maintaining an appearance of objectivity. This program examines how courts employ enthymematic reasoning, arguments built on unstated premises that audiences are invited to accept as self-evident, to naturalize value judgments that produce profoundly unequal outcomes. Dr. Susan Tanner, University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, identifies the specific rhetorical structures attorneys must learn to recognize: the selective use of historical tradition to define constitutional rights, the framing of moral controversy as a basis for diminishing legal protection, and the categorical isolation of rights that disproportionately affect women from the broader framework of bodily autonomy and privacy. Attendees will also examine how facially neutral laws interact with disparate impact, and how judicial rhetoric can obscure gender and racial inequity beneath formal claims of equal treatment. The program equips attorneys to read opinions critically, identify unstated premises that embed bias into legal reasoning, and craft advocacy strategies that expose and challenge those assumptions. 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.
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- CYS2 · E238September 7 · 1 hr 57 min
Defending ADA Claims: What Every Business Lawyer Needs To Know
More and more business owners and companies are being subjected to ADA claims. Knowing key defenses and strategies can not only mitigate damages but win it for you and your client. Join Matthew Kenefick, Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP and Hillary Johns, Hillary Johns, Trial Lawyer, in a panel discussion as Matt Kenfick discusses claims, defenses and strategies so that you can protect your clients. Credits: 2.00 Hours. Credit Type: General. Specialty Area: None. Original Air Date: 07/24/2026. Program Materials: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hdl4CwFtw5BReksICxv5pSGqpW21iVGG/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.
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- CYS2 · E237September 7 · 36 min
Claws, Paws, and Laws: Protecting the Animal Performer's Brand Under the Lanham Act
As animals take on increasingly prominent roles in branding and marketing, the legal tools available to protect their commercial identities matter. The right of publicity and right of privacy apply only to persons, leaving animal performers exposed to unauthorized use of their name, image, and likeness. Trademark law fills that gap. Registered under the Lanham Act, a trademark can protect an animal's likeness, name, or associated marks against consumer confusion and unauthorized commercial exploitation, preserving the brand's commercial value and market integrity. Lauren E. Hansson, Sheppard, and Max A. Kirkham, The Walt Disney Company, examine how trademark law applies to animal performers, what qualifies for protection, and how owners can build and enforce rights in an animal brand. 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.
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