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Oct 24, 2022

Hon. Elizabeth R. Feffer (Ret.) to Present on “How are you, really? Mental Health and Substance Abuse in the Post-Pandemic World”

Presented by BHBA About the Program: Now, two years after the COVID-19 pandemic-related closures, in what many describe as the “New Normal,” there has been a worldwide focus on the effects of the pandemic upon mental health. The World Health Organization’s campaign to make mental health and well-being for all... read more

Oct 10, 2022

Hon. Anita Santos (Ret.) to Present a Two-Part Series on Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Orders

The Contra Costa County Bar Association, Family Law Section Presents a Two-Part Series on Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Orders Panelists:

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Oct 7, 2022

ADR Services, Inc. Proudly Sponsors the CELA 35th Annual Employment Law Conference

Please join us as we sponsor the California Employer Lawyer Association’s (CELA) 35th Annual Employment Law Conference on October 13-15, 2022, at the beautiful Loews Coronado Bay in San Diego. October 13-15, 2022 Loews Coronado Bay, San Diego
4000 Coronado Bay Road
Coronado, California 92118 For more information... read more

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Sep 30, 2022

ADR Services, Inc. Proudly Sponsors the WLAC 40th Annual Judges Reception

ADR Services, Inc. is a proud sponsor of the Women Lawyers of Alameda County’s (WLAC) 40th Annual WLAC Judges’ Reception at Preservation Park in Oakland, CA, on Thursday, October 6, at 6:00 p.m. The Honorable Gail Bereola is this year’s keynote speaker and Jurist of Distinction. Teresa Johnson will be... read more

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Sep 20, 2022

ADR Services, Inc. Proudly Sponsors the ABTL Annual Seminar

Please join us as we sponsor the Association of Business Trial Lawyers – ABTL 48th Annual Seminar, September 22-25, 2022, at the beautiful Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego. This year’s program is shaping up to be a must-see program and the conference panelists will include top trial lawyers and... read more

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Sep 13, 2022

ADR Services, Inc. Sponsoring the California Judges Association (CJA) Annual Conference

ADR Services, Inc. is proud to sponsor the California Judges Association (CJA) Annual Conference. Held in the fall and in conjunction with the California Lawyers Association, the CJA Annual Conference is the event for cutting edge education, emerging trends and hands on education. Family, Criminal and Civil Law updates as... read more

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Sep 7, 2022

Breaking a Stalemate

Presented by the ACBA
Sponsored by ADR Services, Inc. In mediation, it is not unusual that parties find themselves at a stalemate with seemingly no way to proceed. Join two of ADR Services, Inc.’s neutrals as they discuss strategies that your mediator can employ to help you move forward... read more

Aug 17, 2022

Jake Courtney, Esq. Joined the International Academy of Trial Lawyers

Jake Courtney, Esq. of ADR Services, Inc. in Los Angeles became a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) in 2022. The International Academy of Trial Lawyers limits membership to 500 Fellows from the United States in addition to Fellows from nearly 40 countries across the globe. IATL... read more

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Aug 15, 2022

No Fees Before Their Time

Does Civil Code section 1717 permit fee awards based on interim resolutions of contract claims, such as through an order granting summary adjudication? The answer is no, according to Chen v. Valstock Ventures, LLC (July 29, 2022, A161885) __ Cal.App.5th __ 2022 WL 3009418].) In Chen, a group of tenants... read more

Aug 12, 2022

Jones v. Smith, Much to Learn From One Case

Before I went onto the bench, I practiced law for 20 years handling civil litigation. In addition to my legal work, I served as the game-day statistician for the Los Angeles Raiders from 1982 through 1994. I love football and I was paid to sit in the Press Box, watch... read more