California (CA) Federal Law CLE Course Catalog

Can lawyers be held liable for the actions of private investigators engaged by the law firm? In one famous example, Harvey Weinstein directed his lawyers to hire a PI firm to gather dirt on actor Rose McGowan who had accused him of sexual misconduct. After it was revealed that the PI firm had staged an elaborate ruse designed to gain Ms. McGowan’s trust, can Weinstein’s lawyers be held liable for the actions of the PI firm? Peter Afrasiabi answers this and other key questions for lawyers while reviewing the myriad federal, state, criminal and civil laws that govern the conduct of private investigators. Don’t hire a private investigator without watching this program!

Join Jeffrey B. Bell of Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP, and Timothy P. Duggan of Stark & Stark, P.C. as they delve into the complex world of eminent domain and land valuation litigation. Our experts will provide valuable insights on the latest regulatory updates and share compelling case studies that shed light on the challenges faced by property owners, developers, and government agencies.

In this CLE program, The Knowledge Group presents immigration associates Vandana Ruda and Rebekah Kim to discuss the most significant developments and critical issues surrounding business immigration policies and regulations. The distinguished speakers will also highlight the best compliance amid the shifting regulatory paradigm.

Listen as Stefan Boedeker of Berkeley Research Group and Julia Clayton of Law Office of Julia A. Clayton, P.C. provide the audience with a comprehensive discussion of the recent trends and developments in FCA enforcement. Speakers will also offer best practices to respond to FCA investigation and get out of potential exposure.

Are we alone in the universe? While he doesn’t answer this question, in the latest installment of “The Curious Lawyer” series, Peter Afrasiabi reviews the scope of FOIA and FOIA litigation over government documents relating to UFO sightings as well as the law that governs fascinating issues such as ownership of the moon, comets and other extraterrestrial objects.

Non-compete agreements have been a longstanding practice in many industries, but concerns have arisen regarding their potential adverse effects on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the job market. However, Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) proposed regulations on non-compete agreements have created a fresh set of challenges for legal departments, especially in regard to the protection of trade secrets and potential disruptions to market competition. Join this session as our panelists explore the nuances of non-compete agreements and consider alternative approaches to better balance employee rights and business interests.

The increased IRS enforcement underscores the continuous demand to invest in information technology capabilities to better cope with the emerging challenges. Additionally, financial institutions need to ensure that existing tax procedures are aligned with the latest tax litigation developments. Our panel of key thought leaders and practitioners will offer a discussion of the latest and significant issues surrounding federal tax controversy as well as the IRS enforcement trends and developments. This program aims to help you avoid potential tax compliance risks and disputes.

This program will help you navigate the shifting sands of the judicial ethics and disclosure regimes as they apply to the Supreme Court and the lower federal courts and offers some predictions about potential future reforms by the Court and Congress.

Regulations are changing every few months, and even if you’re not a privacy expert, GCs need to stay current with the changes to be compliant. California, Colorado and many other states are in the process of implementing robust new privacy laws, and with more states to follow their lead in the near future. Attend this session to stay informed of what’s to come and be prepared to move forward as it relates to federal and state privacy laws.