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Come join LACBA Section members in a joint effort to celebrate the holidays! ?????? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gAJ2Jy_Z #LACBA #LosAngelesLawyer #Holidayparty #Lawyers #Networking

It has been 10 years since passage of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, which came in the wake of one of the worst droughts in California history. ???? In this Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine article, the author reviews the act and brings us up to date on state water management today. ??? https://lnkd.in/g9t_shtz #LACBA #LosAngelesLawyerMagazine #LosAngelesLawyer #CaliforniaLaw #CaliforniaDrought

Another fantastic Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Section Executive Committee (FLEXCOM) meeting lead by our 2024-2025 Chair Dena A. Kleeman and the Chair Elect Brian Lepak. Our Los Angeles Superior Court Family Law Department Supervising Judge the Hon. Shelley Kaufman and our Assistant Supervising Judge the Hon. Firdaus Dordi explained to the Executive Committee that effective April 1, 2025 Dissomaster will no long be certified for use by the Court. The Court is exploring other options for the calculation of guideline child and spousal support, and an announcement will be made soon. The LACBA FLEXCOM is hard at work as a Justice Partner in the delivery of Family Law Service in Los Angeles County.

The Los Angeles County Bar Association held its annual Complex Courts Symposium this week, and it was a smashing success -- over 450 people came to learn how California state courts handle class actions, mass torts, and similar cases. Most notably, LA Superior Court Judge Lawrence Riff condemned the practice of mediators providing "Fairness Declarations" in connection with preliminary approvals of class settlements. He's right. It's a corrupt practice. Essentially, it entails a mediator declaring that people who are paying him (the named plaintiffs and the defendants) are being fair to people who are not paying him (the absent class members). The folly of it is obvious, and every judge on the dais with Judge Riff agreed. Actually, it's not news. John (Jay) McCauley and I condemned the practice in 2009. You can read our article, "The Fairness Declaration: A Senseless Practice," by following the link in the comments. Class actions and mass torts are among the most challenging and rewarding cases to mediate. I love them. As long as they are mediated ethically.

The latest edition of the Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine is out now! ?? Dive in for the semiannual guide to expert witnesses, legal updates, thought provoking opinions, and practice tips! ?? ?? Read the digital publication: https://lnkd.in/ga4KZzhN #LACBA #LosAngelesLawyerMagazine #LosAngelesLawyer #ExpertWitness

Read the latest LACBA Ethics Article written by Clare Pastore, Professor of the Practice of Law at USC Gould School of Law and member of the LACBA Professional Responsibility and Ethics Committee. ??? https://lnkd.in/grtdAVQh #LACBA #LawEthics #USCGould #LegalNews #Confidentiality

Join us for an unforgettable journey across South Africa’s legal and cultural landscape—from meeting legal peers to exploring landmarks like Robben Island and Table Mountain. Reserve Your Space Before Dec. 15th. To Register: Email Tom Walsh - [email protected] or Call (213) 896-6544. https://lnkd.in/g8WEYA98

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Coco Su, director of LACBA’s SmartLaw Lawyer Referral Service, has been honored with the 2024 Cindy A. Raisch award by the American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Lawyer Referral and Information Service. During her time at SmartLaw, Su implemented a flat-fee structure that gained nationwide attention. She has also generated $100+ million in fees for SmartLaw attorneys and clients. She was named SmartLaw’s director earlier this year after serving briefly as Interim Director and was previously the referral service's Business Development Manager. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gMPvDBy3?

This week at LACBA Events! ?? Which event will we see you at?! ?? Learn More & Register: https://lnkd.in/g_UwQp8T #LACBA #LegalUpdates #Networking #LosAngelesLawyer #Legaleducation