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- Today1h 0m
Supreme Court Health Care and Public Health Rulings 2025-2026: Critical Takeaways for Legal Practitioners
The Supreme Court's 2025-2026 term produced a series of critical decisions with far-reaching consequences for health care and public health law. James G. Hodge, Jr., JD, LLM, Peter Kiewit Foundation Professor of Law at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, examines the term's most consequential rulings for practitioners. Topics include the scope and limits of presidential emergency authority, First Amendment constraints on state regulation of medical professionals and vaccination mandates, prospective impacts and limits among LGBTQ+ populations; Second Amendment rights and limitations; and federal preemption of state product liability claims in health-related contexts. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for advising clients on compliance, regulatory exposure, constitutional implications, and litigation strategy in light of these decisions. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
- Yesterday1h 11m
Top Trending Battles in Homeowner-Side HOA Law
California HOA law is shifting fast, and the past year has opened new fronts in the conflict between homeowners and their boards. This session cuts straight to the fights that matter right now, covering hot emerging issues alongside the recurring board tactics every homeowner-side practitioner needs to know. Michael B. Kushner of MBK Chapman, one of California's most experienced and widely respected homeowner-side HOA attorneys, breaks down several fast emerging topics from the homeowner's side of the table. These include HOA use of flock cameras, or automated license plate readers, e-bikes and e-scooters, and other new battlegrounds where boards are reaching into technology and issues that neither the governing documents nor the Legislature ever anticipated. Attorneys on both sides of HOA disputes will benefit, but the perspective here is unapologetically homeowner-side. Bring your questions. The session closes with an open Q&A. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
- Yesterday1h 26m
Part Two: Appellate Oral Argument from the Decisionmaker's Perspective
Oral argument does not begin when counsel steps to the lectern. It begins with the themes, credibility, and framework established in the briefing. The most effective advocates understand how oral argument complements the written presentation and helps decisionmakers resolve the questions that matter most. Building on the principles discussed in Part One, M.C. Sungaila and Melanie Gold of Complex Appellate Litigation Group LLP examine oral argument through the lens of those evaluating the case. Participants will learn how to respond effectively to judicial concerns, reinforce key themes from the briefing, and view oral argument as a critical component of a unified persuasive strategy. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
- 2 days ago58 min
Persuasion Without Overpromising: Ethical Advocacy in Written and Oral Argument
Effective advocacy depends on credibility, and credibility is easily lost. When attorneys overstate their case, stretch the record, or promise more than the facts can support, judges and opposing counsel notice, and the cost carries into every argument that follows. This program offers practical techniques for written and oral persuasion that hold up under scrutiny. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
- 2 days ago1h 5m
Agentic AI Contracting: Legal Frameworks and Emerging Risks
Artificial intelligence has moved from a drafting aid to an autonomous actor capable of executing workflows and triggering real-world actions without continuous human oversight, raising pressing questions for the attorneys tasked with managing legal risk. This program examines what in-house counsel need to understand about agentic AI, from the access controls that govern how these systems operate to the vulnerabilities that arise when an agent can send communications, modify records, or move funds on its own. John Pavolotsky, Stoel Rives, guides participants through the contractual mechanisms that address these risks, including audit clauses, kill switch provisions, and the ongoing monitoring obligations that separate meaningful protection from a false sense of security. Attorneys will leave with a practical framework for evaluating, negotiating, and enforcing agreements involving autonomous AI systems. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
- 3 days ago59 min
The Active Attorney: Building Focus, Stamina, and Professional Competence Through Movement
This wellness program, led by Lita Abella of Lita Abella Coaching, Consulting, and Mediation Services, explores how regular physical activity enhances an attorney's ability to competently perform legal services. Participants will learn the science-backed benefits of aerobic exercise, strength training, stretching, and other accessible forms of movement. The session highlights how exercise reduces stress, sharpens cognition, boosts decision-making, and supports emotional resilience, key components of competent legal practice. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
- 5 days ago1h 1m
Oral Advocacy and Credibility at Trial: Lessons from High Stakes AI Litigation
Credibility is built, not claimed. In an era where copyright, technology, and artificial intelligence collide in the courtroom, the lawyers who win are the ones who can make a judge or jury trust them on subjects most people find bewildering. Angela Dunning, Cleary Gottlieb, examines how oral advocacy and authenticity translate into results in high stakes AI litigation, drawing on the bedrock holdings now shaping how courts treat ownership, copyright, and emerging technology. The program leans into craft: how to break down a difficult technical concept so it lands, how to project authenticity under pressure, and how to build credibility that survives cross examination. It also takes up the AI ownership and copyright questions directly, where the law stands now and where it is headed. Learn how to present complex technical issues persuasively, establish credibility with the court, and navigate the unsettled questions at the center of AI litigation. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
- 6 days ago1h 2m
Racial Bias in the Jury Room Post Sanchez: New Strategies for the Defense
When overt racial or other unconstitutional bias enters the jury room, simply removing the offending juror does not erase the resulting constitutional harm. The Ninth Circuit held that the Remmer presumption of prejudice applies when racial bias arises during deliberations, shifting the burden to the government to rebut that presumption. The court ultimately reversed six fraud convictions after concluding that excusing the biased juror and allowing the remaining eleven jurors to continue deliberating failed to cure the prejudice. In this program, Orly Ahrony, Managing Partner of Ahrony Appeals Law Group, examines the Ninth Circuit's landmark decision in United States v. Sanchez, a case involving jurors who made derogatory remarks about Hispanic culture, referenced the cartel, and expressed bias toward LGBTQ individuals during jury deliberations. The discussion covers the Ninth Circuit's reasoning, including why the government failed to establish harmless error and how the stigma surrounding the reporting of racial bias contributed to an incomplete trial record. Attendees will also examine the intersection of Sanchez with California Penal Code section 745 and AB 1071, which lowers the prima facie threshold under the California Racial Justice Act and expands relief to post-conviction proceedings. Attendees will gain practical guidance on this evolving area of law and effective strategies for identifying, preserving, and litigating racial prejudice claims in criminal cases. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.
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