OCBA eNewsletter


	e-Newsletter for February 26, 2010– March 11, 2010

Section Meetings

2/26
Insurance Law
Topic:
Appraisals: Meet the Challenges, Get the Results
Speakers:
Larry M. Arnold, P.C., Attorney at Law, Partner, Cummins & White, LLP
Bruce Cornblum, Attorney at Law, Law Office of Bruce Cornblum
Karen Smith, CEO, Arbitration Mediation & Conciliation Center
Moderator:
Melody Mosley, Attorney at Law, Partner, Berger, Kahn, Shafton & Moss

3/1
Workers' Compensation
Topic:
Common Injuries for Hand and Upper Extremities
Speaker:
D. Levi Harrison, M.D., Orthopaedic Surgeon/Hand Surgery & Upper Extremity, The Harrison Orthopedic Institute

3/2
Immigration Law
Topic:
From Rock Stars to Software Developers
Speakers:
Louis M. Piscopo, Attorney at Law, Partner, Nicastro Piscopo PLC
Mario S. Zapata, Attorney at Law, Associate, Nicastro Piscopo PLC

3/4
Environmental Law
Topic:
Bacteria in Our Surface and Ocean Waters
Speaker:
Susan Paulsen, Ph.D., P.E., Vice President and Senior Scientist, Flow Science Incorporated

3/4
Appellate Law
Topic:
Annual “State of the Court” Report
Speakers:
Honorable David G. Sills, Presiding Justice, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three
Kevin Stinson, Clerk Administrator, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three
Kathleen Rossi, Supervising Deputy Clerk, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three

3/5
Business Litigation
Topic:
The Real In-Houses of Orange County
Speakers:
Honorable Beatriz Maria Garcia Gordon, Orange County Superior Court
Vikki L. Vander Woude, Attorney at Law, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Paul A. Bokota, Deputy General Counsel, James Hardie Building Products

3/8
Labor & Employment
Topic:
Latest Developments in Wage and Hour Law
Speakers:
Honorable Luis A. Cardenas (Ret.), JAMS
Honorable William F. McDonald (Ret.), JAMS
Michael A. Hood, Partner, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP

3/9
Social Security
Topic:
Meet the Administrative Law Judges from the Orange County Office of Disability Adjudication & Review (ODAR)
Speakers:
Honorable John Kays, Administrative Law Judge, Office of Disability Adjudication & Review, Orange County
Honorable Wendy Weber,
Administrative Law Judge, Office of Disability Adjudication & Review, Orange County

3/9
Corporate Counsel
Topic:
The Basics of Record Retention Policies
Speakers:
Erik K. Swanholt, Attorney at Law
Jones Day

3/10
Trusts & Estates
Topic:
Update from the O.C. Probate and Mental Health Court
Speaker:
Honorable Mary F. Schulte,
Honorable Randall J. Sherman,
Honorable Cheryl Leininger,
Leonard I. Baumgarten, Esq.,
Janet M. Christoffersen, Esq.,
Linda C. Martinez, Esq.

3/11
Tax Law
Topic:
IRS’s Employment Tax Audit Program and Implementation of Return Preparer Review Recommendations
Speakers:
Melinda Hickerson, Special Agent, Criminal Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, Los Angeles Field Office, Laguna Niguel POD

3/12
Elder Law
Topic:
The Care and Treatment of the Mentally Ill, Beyond the Courts
Speaker:
Michael J. Stortz, Esq.,

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From Our Affiliate Bars & Supported Charities

Celtic Bar Association
Monthly Meeting
3rd Tuesday of every month
CBA

Constitutional Rights Foundation - Orange County
Check Event Calendar
CRF-OC

Federal Bar Association - Orange County
Dueling Deans
Tue., March 16, 2010
FBAOC

Hispanic Bar Association - Orange County
Annual Installation Dinner
Sat., March 6, 2010
HBA-OC

J. Reuben Clark Law Society
Religion & The Law Symposium
Tue., March 30, 2010
JRCLS-OC

Lex Romana
Monthly Meeting
4th Tuesday of Every Month
Lex Romana

Orange County Asian American Bar Association
2010 Installation Dinner
Thu., May 13, 2010
OCAABA

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
Experts: Who Do You Need
Thur., March 25, 2010
OCTLA

Orange County Women Lawyers Association
Cost Effective Research Tips
Tue., March 2, 2010
OCWLA

Public Law Center
Check Event Calendar
Public Law Center

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In this edition...

SPOTLIGHT MCLE
California's 2009 E-Discovery Law
Thursday, March 4, 2010
*Featuring Hon. Andrew Banks and Stephen Williams*
All attorneys who litigate in California state courts should be aware of the Electronic Discovery Act and how it affects the discovery process. Please register online.

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OCBA Welcomes Its Newest Affiliated Bar
The Orange County Jewish Bar Association
The Orange County Jewish Bar Association (OCJBA) has been awarded affiliate status by the OCBA. The OCJBA has preliminary membership comprising of judges, commissioners and attorneys throughout Orange County. Membership requires good standing membership with the OCBA as well. Its membership is open to all California bar members and law students in good standing despite race, color, gender, creed or national ancestry. For additional information, contact Jordon P. Steinberg at P.O. Box 6130, Newport Beach, California 92658.

March 5th Deadline
For 2010 Scoville Award Nominations
Don’t miss the opportunity to submit your nomination for the 2010 Harmon G. Scoville Award. Nominations must be received by Friday, March 5, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Please see more information.

LexisNexis® Area of Law Research Plans
Now it’s possible to pay for just the targeted and relevant research you need with LexisNexis® Area of Law Research Plans. Starting at $75 per attorney, these plans give you access to state-specific area of practice content at a substantial discount to fit your budget. Learn more about LexisNexis Research Plans. For more offerings from LexisNexis visit the OCBA member benefit page.

HBA-OC Annual Installation Dinner
March 6, 2010
Don't miss the Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County's 32nd Annual Installation Dinner and Scholarship Fundraiser. Celebrate 40 years of the HBA at Disney's Californian Hotel in Anaheim. For more information visit the HBA website.

Hon. Claudia Silbar Named Judicial Officer of the Year
Judge Claudia Silbar has been named Judicial Officer of the Year by the Southern California Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) for her outstanding contributions to the field of family law - both locally and statewide, according to attorney Peter Walzer, spokesperson for the group. For details, see the release.

Annual Diversity and the Law Forum
“Contemporary Insights to Diversity in the Legal Community” Western State University College of Law’s Diversity Committee, Student Organizations and the Orange County Bar Association invite you to join them for this dynamic program on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Western State University, Fullerton. To RSVP or for more information, view the flyer.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

OCBA Annual Food Drive
Throughout the months of February and March, the OCBA is assisting the Community Action Partnership of Orange County’s Food Bank to the needy in Orange County. For more information, view the registration flyer. Request a collection barrel for your office by February 26, 2010.

Donate Items To Help The Homeless
The Orange County Bar Association and the Orange County Women Lawyers Association are teaming up to collect hygiene items for the homeless in Orange County throughout the months of February and March. To see a list of much needed items view the flyer or visit ocbar.org. Donations may be dropped off at the OCBA office in Newport Beach.

EVENTS

OCBA Invites You to a Spring Member Mixer
Thursday, April 1, 2010
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant, Irvine
Join members of the bench and bar for an evening of socializing and networking. Enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres, beverages, door prizes and live music. Please register online or see the registration flyer.

Save the Date:
Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Tournament

Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Pelican Hill Golf Club, Newport Coast
Save the date to tee it up for charity at Pelican Hill Golf Resort, Newport Coast for the 26th Annual charity golf tournament. For more information, please see the tournament flyer.

UPCOMING MCLE PROGRAMS

February 27, 2010
Bridging The Gap
*NEW ADMITTEES ONLY*
Bridging the Gap is ONLY offered to attorneys admitted after November 2009.
Onsite registration available.
Please see the detailed seminar information.

March 2, 2010
YLD Advanced Deposition and Discovery Methods
Please register online.

March 4, 2010
California's 2009 E-Discovery Law
Please register online.

April 22, 2010
Special Ed 101
Please register online.

FROM THE COURTS AND STATE BAR

New and Revised Civil Jury Instructions
Instructions and verdict forms reflecting recent developments in the law are open for public comment. Deadline for comments is Friday, March 12, 2010. For more information, see the Court's invitations to comment website.

Court Offers MCLE Bench Conduct and Demeanor Training for Temporary Judges
The Los Angeles Superior Court Temporary Judge Program is offering training for temporary judges. Participants will receive 3 hours of in-person Bench Conduct and Demeanor training. Please see the Court's flyer for more information.

State Bar Court Review and Hearing Judge Positions
The California Supreme Court’s Applicant Evaluation and Nomination Committee is seeking qualified candidates to serve as State Bar Court Review and Hearing Judges. Visit the State Bar website for more information.

State Bar 2010 President's Pro Bono Service Awards
These distinguished awards were established in 1983 by the State Bar Board of Governors to recognize California attorneys who provided or directed the provision of legal services to poor persons or organizations whose primary purpose is to provide legal services to the poor, free of charge without expectation of compensation from the client. This year nominations will only be accepted electronically. Deadline is Monday, March 15, 2010. For more information, please see the Pro Bono Awards flyer.

For more details and information, please visit the Court’s website and the State Bar website

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