The Return of the Bench Meets the Bar Luncheon! |
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Last month, 400+ members—both judges and attorneys—came together for the in-person return of the popular Bench Meets the Bar Luncheon that included court updates from Hon. Eric C. Taylor, Hon. Lee Smalley Edmon, and Hon. Philip S. Gutierrez.
The Jim Robie Professionalism & Civility Award was presented to David Lash, managing counsel for O’Melveny's Pro Bono and Public Interest Services. Exemplary Contribution Awards went to the LACSP’s Tech Services Department and the US District Court for the Central District of California’s IT Department.
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Meet LACBA's 2022 Pride Month Honorees
Attorneys Joshua Quaye, Cary Davidson, Abigail Abbi Coursolle, and, posthumously, Hugh I. Biele and Matthew C. St. George are LACBA’s 2022 Pride Month honorees. Follow LACBA on social media as we acknowledge these legal professionals and their contributions to Southern California all month long. READ FULL BIOS
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Avoiding Litigation Surprises Helps Avoid Legal Malpractice
By Carole J. Buckner
What advice should lawyers provide to their clients concerning the risks of filing a lawsuit before the complaint is filed? The decision in Mireskandari v. Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP (2022) 77 Cal. App. 5th 247, emphasizes the importance of advising a client, pre-litigation, of the downsides of moving forward with proposed litigation. Particularly in California, when litigating against a publisher, such advice arguably should include the risk of an anti-SLAPP motion, the possibility of dismissal, and resulting liability for related attorney’s fees, including legal fees incurred by the opposing party. READ THE FULL ARTICLE
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Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine
June 2022 issue coming soon
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The June 2022 issue of Los Angeles Lawyer is very proud to offer a special focus on legal issues concerning the Ukraine invasion. First, there is a special report from a Ukrainian lawyer and legal scholar inside the country on the current operation of the Ukraine justice system. Accompanying this article, in a sidebar, is a first-hand account by a judge of the Ukraine Supreme Court on conditions of that institution during the ongoing conflict. This is followed by a careful analysis of the U.S. government's sanctions against Russia and removal of that country from Most Favored Nation status by two leading legal experts in international trade relations. Our cover story is by David Reeder on the complex situation that may arise when unpaid taxes must be discharged in a bankruptcy. In a compelling practice tip, Mane Hakobyan explains the impact of a recent family law case on Domestic Violence Restraining Orders procedure. Also in this issue is an "On Direct" interview with outgoing LACBA president, Brad Pauley, and in his last President's Page address Brad "takes stock" of the last year, providing a "state of the association." Former board member of the LACBA Barristers Victoria McLaughlin gives an incisive insight into the differing ramifications of annulment vs. divorce. Finally, Patrick Barry, in a unique Closing Argument, demonstrates that lawyers are like mapmakers who need always to "draw a good map" for their clients.
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Los Angeles Lawyer magazine, the official publication of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, is looking for articles written by lawyers for our members' continuing professional education. We publish articles on substantive law issues that educate and inform other lawyers about the law. No area of law is excluded; what you know about, you can write about. We will gladly provide samples to prospective authors. For further information, please contact John Lowe, editor, at jlowe@lacba.org or visit us online.
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Music for Justice
June 23
Join Neighborhood Legal Services on June 23 for a night of Mariachi music and delicious food at the historic LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in downtown LA. LEARN MORE
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