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O.C. Lawyer Magazine
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MAY
2008
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OCBA President Cathrine M. CastaldiCathrine M. Castaldi shares her thoughts.

To Enhance the System of Justice,
To Support the Lawyers Who Serve It, and
To Assist the Community Served By It

OCBA HEADLINE NEWS:

EMAIL ALERT: Invalid Subpoenas
  Reports have been received of bogus e-mail grand jury subpoenas, purportedly sent by a United States District Court. The e-mails are not a valid communication from a federal court and may contain harmful links. Recipients are warned not to open any links or download any information relating to this e-mail notice. The federal Judiciary's email address is uscourts.gov. The e-mails in question appear to be sent from a similar address that is not owned and operated by the federal courts. Law enforcement authorities have been notified.

OCBA Board of Directors
Nominations Are Now Being Accepted

  Qualified individuals are being sought to run for open seats on the Board of Directors for terms beginning January 1, 2009. For more information, download a nomination form
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OCBA Charitable Fund Golf Tournament ResultsCF logo
  Congratulations to 1st Place Low Gross Winners Tom Stabile, Joseph Shuff III, Ken Demmerle (not pictured) and Glenn Mehner (not pictured). The 2nd Place Low Gross was earned by Mark Ashworth, Rich Cohn, Wylie Aitken and Christopher Mears.
  First Place Low Net winners were Tom Mauro, Jonas Cikotas, Jim Skorheim and Jonathan Skorheim. 2nd Place Low Net winners were Peter Flanagan, Robert Day and Wayne Jones.
  Our sincere thanks to all the sponsors, golfers and volunteers who made this year’s April 28thcharity golf tournament a great success!
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OCBA Closed In Observance of Memorial Day
  The OCBA office will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2008 in observance of Memorial Day. Check back anytime, for all your OCBA information 24/7, 365 days a year.


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UPCOMING MCLE PROGRAMS:

The OCBA Insurance Law Section presents
Annual Insurance Law Update
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Discuss recent developments and hot issues at this years OCBA Insurance Law Section Annual Insurance Law Update being held at the Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa from 6:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. and earn 3.0 CLE credits. Speakers include: Stephen J. Erigero, Attorney at Law, Ropers Majeski Kohn & Bentley; James R. Robie, Attorney at Law, Robie & Matthai; Edward Susolik, Attorney at Law, Callahan & Blaine APLC; and Judicial Moderator: Honorable Rex A. Heeseman, Los Angeles Superior Court. Many topics, such as, Bad Faith, Punitive Damages, Duty to Defend and Cumis, and many more will be addressed.
Pre-registration deadline is May 29, 2008
For more information or to register, download the registration form
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The OCBA Family Law Section presents
Custody & Visitation
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Get a view from the bench, the bar and the mental health profession at the OCBA Family Law Section Custody & Visitation seminar being held at the DoubleTree Hotel, Orange from 6:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. and earn 3.0 CLE credits. Speakers include: Honorable Kenneth A. Black, Los Angeles Superior Court; Eleanor A. Stegmeier, Attorney at Law, Stegmeier & Gelbart, LLP; Stephen Adam, Ph.D. Topics: Custody Orders from Ex Parte to Trial, Child Custody 730 Evaluations, Role of the 733 Expert, Utilizing a Consultant, With and Without an Evaluation, Appointment of Minor’s Counsel and Family Code Section 3190, Move-Away Issues, and more…
Pre-registration deadline is June 4, 2008
For more information or to register, download the registration form
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UPCOMING PRO BONO PROGRAMS:

The OCBA & The Public Law Center present
Pro Bono Basic Training: Custody & Visitation Issues
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Earn 3.0 CLE credits at this Pro Bono training opportunity taking place from 6:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. at 4685 MacArthur Court, 3rd Floor, Newport Beach on May 8, 2008. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Speakers include: Honorable Claudia J. Silbar, Central Justice Center, attorneys Steven G. Hittelman, Minyard Morris LLP and Ann A. Thomson, Law Offices of Ann A. Thomson. Topics to be discussed are the Initial Custody and Visitation Orders/Pendente Lite Orders, Custody and Visitation Issues at the Time of Trial and Judgment, and Post Judgment Move-Away Issues. For more information or to register, download the registration form*.

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FEATURED MEMBER BENEFIT FOR MAY 2008

FREE JUDICIAL COUNCIL SMART FORMS
  Take advantage of this FREE member-only benefit offered by the OCBA, in partnership with LexisNexis®. Members may fill out the up-todate forms online and download, print or email the completed forms and save for future use. Click here to take advantage of this member benefit or to see what other online benefits the OCBA has to offer.

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