Master the essential Microsoft Word skills needed to create polished, professional legal documents. This hands-on class will cover section breaks, page numbering, Styles, and the Show/Hide feature, along with step-by-step instruction on creating, formatting, and updating a Table of Contents and Table of Authorities. Through live demonstrations, you will learn practical techniques to make complex legal documents easier to navigate, organize, and finalize.

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This webinar provides practical guidance on identifying a case’s holding, distinguishing it from dicta, and effectively briefing cases for use in legal research and writing. Participants will learn strategies for analyzing judicial opinions, identifying the key legal principles, and translating case law into clear, accurate, and persuasive legal analysis.

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This webinar provides an overview of the fundamentals of client trust accounting, with a focus on recent rule changes and their practical impact on legal professionals. Participants will review key requirements for handling, depositing, documenting, and disbursing client funds, as well as common trust-accounting pitfalls. The course is designed to provide practical guidance for maintaining compliant trust-accounting practices and reducing the risk of errors and ethical violations.

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When a party has responded to discovery in bad faith, it may be necessary to file a motion to compel the production of documents, further responses to discovery, etc. The court may award sanctions for the misuse of the discovery process. This webinar will go over the motion to compel process in the California superior court from pre-motion requirements to sanctions possibly being awarded.

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Moving a case from state court to federal court involves much more than filing a Notice of Removal. From identifying critical deadlines and gathering the state court record to filing in two courts, notifying the parties, and navigating new federal procedures, removal requires careful coordination at every step. This practical program walks legal professionals through the removal process from start to finish, highlighting key deadlines, filing and service requirements, procedural changes, and the important tasks that follow once the case arrives in federal court. Learn how to help manage the transition, anticipate what comes next, and keep the case moving without missing a step.

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This webinar explores the ethical responsibilities surrounding the identification and reporting of misconduct, including when reporting may be required, how to recognize conduct that raises professional-responsibility concerns, and the appropriate steps for addressing suspected violations. Participants will gain practical guidance for navigating these challenging situations while protecting clients, colleagues, and the integrity of the profession.

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There are many things to consider when filing an appeal to a lower court’s order or judgment. How do you bring an appeal and when? How do I calendar deadlines? How should documents be prepared? This webinar will provide you with an abundance of information and tips for successfully navigating the California Courts of Appeal.

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