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OCBA Trusts & Estates Annual Seminar and Social - 9/28/2023

Thursday, October 26, 2023
The Promenade & Gardens by Turnip Rose
1570 Scenic Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

*REDUCED PRICING FOR OCBA LAW STUDENT MEMBERS*

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OCBA Seminar: Jurist Spotlight: U.S. Supreme Court Justice John G. Roberts - 9/28/2023

Monday, October 23, 2023
OCBA Live Webinar

*COMPLIMENTARY SEMINAR FOR OCBA LAW STUDENT MEMBERS*

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OCSC Judicial Mentor Program Workshop: You've Hit Send: What Happens Next? - 9/28/2023

Monday, October 16, 2023
Hybrid - ZOOM and Central Justice Center - Dept. C6, 4th Fl
700 W Civic Center Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92701

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OCBA Announces 2024 Election Results - 9/28/2023

The OCBA's annual Board of Directors Election closed at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. In accordance with the OCBA bylaws, 2023 President-Elect Christina M. Zabat-Fran (Lanvin Group) will succeed to the Presidency in 2024.

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October 2023 A Criminal Waste of Space - A $129,000 Speeding Ticket - 9/26/2023

Another reason to be glad Beds does not hear traffic cases.

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October 2023 Ethically Speaking - The Ethical Parameters of Disputes Among Successive Attorneys Over Lien Rights and Contingent Fees - 9/26/2023

There are different ways contingent fee disputes can be resolved.

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October 2023 Millar’s JurisDiction - Oiling the Carousel - 9/26/2023

A recipe for dismissing a series of frivolous suits.

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October 2023 Family Law Corner - Ten Years After the Elkins Family Law Task Force, Judicial Openings Remain - 9/26/2023

Many judicial positions were authorized that remain unfilled.

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October 2023 Tech Tip - Five Personal Cybersecurity Considerations for Lawyers - 9/26/2023

Tips to help everyone with confidential client information keep it that way.

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October 2023 President’s Page - Raising the OC Bar - 9/26/2023

A sneak peek at a new podcast that delves into our county’s legal history.

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October 2023 Cover Story - The Orange County Model for California Water Law and Policy - 9/26/2023

Could Orange County set an example for other regions?

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October 2023 Cover Story - The Evolution of California Water Law - 9/26/2023

How California’s policy developed over time.

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Commission Confirms Appointment of Judge Martha Gooding to Court of Appeal - 9/20/2023

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, chair of the Commission on Judicial Appointments, announced that the commission today confirmed Judge Martha Gooding as an associate justice of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three (Santa Ana).

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Orange County Bar Association to Honor Cherrie I. Tsai, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, With the Prestigious Harmon G. Scoville Award - 9/19/2023

The Orange County Bar Association announced Cherrie I. Tsai, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, as this year’s Harmon G. Scoville Award recipient.

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Call for Nominations: Franklin G. West Award – OCBA’s Highest Honor - 9/18/2023

Nominations Deadline: Friday, Nov. 3, 2023

Click here to download the nomination form.

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The Daily Journal Names OCBA Members As Top 100 Lawyers of 2023 - 9/15/2023

The Daily Journal recently published their 2023 Top 100 Lawyers list and recognized 11 OCBA members.

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OCBA Members Honored at OCCDL 2023 DEI Awards Gala - 9/15/2023

On October 12, 2023, OCCDL will be celebrating Orange County’s Top Young Lawyers, Top DEI Champions, and the Top Legal Organizations for DEI. Congratulations to all the OCBA member Honorees!.

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OCBA Member Judge Linda S. Marks Joins Judicate West - 9/14/2023

Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge Linda S. Marks, formerly with the Orange County Superior Court, to its roster of neutrals.

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Orange County Superior Court - Ambassador Recruitment Program - 9/8/2023

The Superior Court is accepting volunteer applications for those interested in becoming a SUPERIOR COURT AMBASSADOR.

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UCI Law Names Pro Bono Program in Honor of Michael G. Ermer of Irell & Manella LLP - 9/6/2023

The University of California, Irvine School of Law (UCI Law) announced the naming of its accomplished Pro Bono Program in recognition of a generous gift from Michael G. Ermer, Partner Emeritus at Irell & Manella LLP.

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September 2023 - OCBA Young Lawyers Division Member Spotlight: Nicolette Nunez - 9/6/2023

The OCBA Young Lawyers Division spotlights member Nicolette Nunez for the month of September.

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Judicial Council of California Newly Adopted Rule 10.1014 of the California Rules of Court, Effective September 1, 2023 - 9/6/2023

The Judicial Council recently adopted a new rule (rule 10.1014 of the California Rules of Court) that becomes effective on September 1, 2023.

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September 2023 A Criminal Waste of Space - Just a Word - 8/31/2023

Breast cancer is no laughing matter.

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September 2023 Ethically Speaking - Ethical Issues Arising From Attorneys Testifying as Expert Witnesses - 8/31/2023

May an attorney testify as an expert in a matter adverse to a client or former client?

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September 2023 Peek at Pro Bono - Expedited Citizenship for Spouses of U.S. Missionaries and Others Who Are Regularly Stationed Abroad - 8/31/2023

This month’s featured attorney describes the long process by which the wife of a U.S. missionary can become a citizen. 

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September 2023 Millar’s JurisDiction - One Banana, Two Banana - 8/31/2023

Deciding copyright cases involving art is no picnic.

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September 2023 President’s Page - Danni Murphy’s Indelible Mark on OCBA History - 8/31/2023

OCBA Past President, Danni Murphy, left an important legacy for the OC legal community.

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September 2023 Cover Story - The OCBA’s 2024 Candidates for Secretary: Sharon Oh-Kubisch and Eric V. Traut - 8/31/2023

Meet the OCBA Secretarial Candidates for 2024.

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Congratulations to OCTLA's 2023 TOP GUN Trial Lawyers of the Year - 8/29/2023

Join in celebrating OCTLA's Top Gun & Hall of Fame Award Recipients on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at City National Grove of Anaheim in Anaheim.

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OCBA Leadership Election - 8/28/2023

The OCBA leadership election is now open for online voting.

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Orange County Business Journal Names Fourteen OCBA Members as 2023 Women in Business Awards Nominees - 8/24/2023

Orange County Business Journal announced the 2023 Women in Business Awards Nominees. Of the 204 outstanding OC professional women named by Orange County Business Journal, 14 are OCBA Members.

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Thirteen OCBA Members Nominated as OC Inspirational Women By L.A. Times B2B Publishing - 8/22/2023

L.A. Times B2B Publishing announced 13 OCBA members as nominees for the Orange County Inspiration Women Forum & Leadership Awards. The event took place on August 18, 2023.

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Orange County Superior Court - Rules and Forms - Invitation to Comment - Fall 2024 - 8/21/2023

The Rules and Forms Committee of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, has proposed revisions to the Local Rules of Court. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 10.613, the Court invites you to comment on the following proposed changes to the local rule. If approved, the proposed changes will be effective January 1, 2024.

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Governor Newsom Announces Two Newly Appointed Orange County Superior Court Judges - 8/18/2023

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his appointment of 10 Superior Court Judges, which include two in Orange County.

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August 2023 - OCBA Young Lawyers Division Member Spotlight: Tess M. Messiha - 8/7/2023

The OCBA Young Lawyers Division spotlights member Tess M. Messiha for the month of August.

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Notice from the Clerk - Seeking Applications: Attorney Merit Selection Panel Members - 8/4/2023

The United States District Court, Central District of California, is currently accepting applications from qualified attorneys interested in serving on the Central District’s Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel.

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Judicial Council of California Newly Adopted and Amended Rules, Effective September 1, 2023 - 8/4/2023

Amended rule(s) with the effective date of September 1, 2023. These rules were adopted by the Judicial Council at its May 12, 2023 and July 21, 2023, business meetings.

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Governor Newsom Announces Newly Appointed Orange County Superior Court Judge - 7/28/2023

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his appointment of 17 Superior Court Judges, which include one in Orange County.

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OCBA Nominating Committee Announces Slate of Candidates for 2024 Officers and Board of Directors - 7/28/2023

The online election will open for voting on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, and close at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. Only active attorney members will be eligible to vote (no law students, retired, or honorary members).

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August 2023 A Criminal Waste of Space - Minds That Matter - 7/25/2023

Beds shares some inner musings of the best legal mind he knows.

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