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in 1977 Technological Tools: For a descripion of the growing list of technological tools available to Business Law Section members, see The Business Law Section: Leading the Technology Charge into the 21st Century by Daniel L. Appelman and Susan Orloff, which appeared in the Business Law News, 2007, Vol. 2.
January 13: The Agribusiness Committee presents: “Essentials of IP in Business Law.” 1 Total Participatory MCLE Credits (No Ethics) Wednesday, January 13,
2010 This program will cover the basics of intellectual property, as well as, recent developments in the area as they intersect with the practice of business law and the practice areas of the various Standing Committees. The focus will be on patents, trademarks, and trade secrets, with a brief explanation of copyright law. The program seeks to impart a flavor for the major issues and foundational concepts of intellectual property law as often encountered in the context of daily business practice. Faculty:
For more information, contact Susan Orloff. January 20: The Consumer Financial Services Committee presents: “Essentials of the New Consumer Financial Protection Laws: What They Mean For Your Law Practice.” 1 Total Participatory MCLE Credits (No Ethics) Wednesday, January 20,
2010 Probably no area of law is changing more rapidly than consumer financial protection. Mortgage reform legislation, on both the state and federal level, has significantly altered the rights of lenders and homeowners, and created new risks for the lawyers who represent them. New statutes and rules govern credit and debit cards, overdrafts in deposit accounts, and stored value products such as gift cards and payroll cards. The Wall Street Reform bill passed by the House of Representatives would create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency to regulate a broad range of financial services, including national and state-chartered banks, finance companies, mortgage brokers, money remitters, and a host of other businesses. Many expect rules requiring use of “plain language”, restrictions on the use of arbitration clauses, and other significant changes in consumer contracts. Three speakers will discuss these changes: Arnold S. Rosenberg, Assistant Dean of Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, Chair of the State Bar Consumer Financial Services Committee and Director of Thomas Jefferson’s online LL.M. program in Financial Services; Julia L. Greenfield of Irvine, Committee Vice-Chair and a prominent expert on mortgage lending and loan modification; and Daniel J. O’Rielly of O’Rielly & Roche, San Francisco, author of the Consumer Finance Litigation blog www.consumerfinancelitigation.com. Faculty:
For more information, contact Susan Orloff. January 27: The Cyberspace Law Committee presents: “Essentials of Cyberspace Law: User-Generated Content, Privacy, and Advertising.” 1 Total Participatory MCLE Credits (No Ethics) Wednesday, January 27,
2010 In the brave new world on your desktop, laptop and cell phone, current legal principles are being developed bit by byte. The ability to share content, broadcast to friends (and enemies) and gather behavioral data require creative approaches to applying existing laws, and to creating new laws. Because of the growth of social networking, issues surrounding user content, and privacy protection are on the rise. The pervasiveness of online commerce has prompted advertisers to exploit new data gathering capabilities. This program, featuring members of the Cyberspace Law Committee, will provide a basic introduction to the laws in these areas, and discuss the gray areas and future developments that will keep our virtual lives interesting for some time. Faculty:
For more information, contact Susan Orloff.
For more information about his accomplishments and those of past recipients, see Lifetime Achievement Award. BLS Standing Committees
Business Law Section Publications The Section is proud to offer a wide array of publications. We have posted free pdfs of some publications, either in the Members Only Area or the public side of the site. Bound copies of many of the publications are available for purchase online (click on "Order Sections Products", then "Business Law"). Publications include:
Members Only Area: Our Members Only Area has expanded to include a discussion board for Section members, and a number of other benefits available through My State Bar Profile. For more information, see Members Only Area. Chairs of the Business Law Section: This Section has been fortunate over the years in having the leadership of some of the most talented, persevering, personable and hard-working business lawyers in the country. How many of our former chairs do you know? Click HERE and find out. Ongoing Legal Education: See our Programs page for information on how to get MCLE credit any time for Business Law Section courses, both on tape and over the internet. Save money with CEB
A complete list of the products eligible for a discount is available on a CEB web page accessible through our Members Only Area. Information about the section dues rebate program can be found on the CEB Web site. Business Law Section
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