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An Official Publication of
The Marin County Bar Association |
Editor: Robert Rosborough
Guest Editor: Charles Dresow |
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| Wed | Jan 24 | 11:45A-1:30P |
General | MCBA Members Luncheon
General
MCBA Members Luncheon |
| First Amendment: Navigating the Balance in the Trump Era |
Join us for an informative and topical discussion on protecting the First Amendment and the delicate balance during the Trump administration. Hear from noted communications expert, Dan Mogulof, who serves as a communications and media relations strategist to the University of California leadership. Mr. Mogulof has over 25 years serving as a Executive Director for Public Affairs, as a Producer/Bureau Chief for PBS Northern CA, New York Digital and CBS in international centers.
Link to articles
California Magazine, Milo’s College Tour and the First Amendment: An Explainer
California Magazine, Should “Harmful Speech” Be Punished in the U.S.? |
Buffet lunch included with registration
1.0 CLE | General |
| Location: The Club Restaurant at McInnis Park |
Members: $50.00
Non-Members: $60.00
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Editor's Introduction |
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Thoughts on a Busy and Challenging October |
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Robert Rosborough |
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Our recent rains extinguished the last of the North Bay fires. While I have no doubt that collectively our neighbors to the north will recover, rebuild and ultimately thrive, the journeys of many individuals will be full of challenges . . . One thing you can do: volunteer for the legal advice hotline. More >
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President's Message |
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Wildfires and Shining Stars |
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Dorothy Chou Proudfoot |
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Dominating the local discourse last month were the devastating wildfires that blazed through the North Bay. Our hearts go out to those affected by the fires, whether they are our own families and friends or complete strangers to us. Now more than ever, we need to remember we are all part of one community. More >
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Legal Aid for North Bay Fire Victims |
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Bar Associations Coordinate with State Bar on Disaster Relief Aid |
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Mee Mee Wong |
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Legal advice hotline based in downtown SF will offer brief legal advice on issues ranging from landlord-tenant, insurance issues, and FEMA benefits to employment and immigration. More >
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OCTOBER JUDGES LUNCH RECAP |
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The Top Ten Things NOT to Do in Court |
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Robert Rosborough |
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Presiding Judge Kelly Simmons regaled the sold-out audience with a very funny Top 10 Judges’ Pet Peeves list. Judge Simmons pulled off the difficult task of entertaining the audience while simultaneously helping us stay out of trouble the next time we are in court. More >
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Beth S. Jordan Appointed to the Marin County Superior Court |
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Marin Superior Court |
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Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has announced the appointment of Ms. Beth S. Jordan to the vacant judicial position, created by the retirement of Judge Terrence R. Boren, on the Marin County Superior Court. More >
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The Pop Culture Closing Argument |
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Charles D. Dresow |
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Jury trials are perfect subjects for TV shows, books and movies. Innumerable works of fiction in print and on screen have taken advantage of the natural drama of a jury trial. They depict dramatic moments from opening arguments to cross-examination to the final words of closing argument and, of course, the verdict. More >
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International Income Tax and Foreign Bank Accounts: A Primer on Avoiding Paul Manafort's Fate |
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Joseph Manuel |
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U.S. Citizens, dual citizens, and those holding a U.S. Green Card are subject to worldwide taxation by the US government. If you fall into any of these categories, you must pay tax on income made in the foreign country where you reside or earn income and to the U.S. More >
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MCBA / MCWL Roundtable |
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Gender Bias and Law Practice in Marin |
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Jeanne Grove |
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What do you do when you observe or experience gender discrimination? Speak up and do something about it! That was the overarching lesson from the Gender Bias Roundtable on October 3, 2017. More >
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Event Recap |
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10th Annual MCLE Fair November 2, 2017 |
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Thomas S. Brown |
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When David Kelly, General Counsel and Vice President, Basketball Management & Strategy for the World Champion Golden State Warriors, was asked to share his least favorite thing about his job, he paused a few moments before sheepishly acknowledging, “I have a pretty good job.” More >
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The November Scoop |
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The Gossip According to Matthew |
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Matt White |
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Recent news, gossip, and all the information you need to know about the Marin County legal and judicial community. More >
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| FROM THE COURT: FAMILY LAW JUDGMENTS |
| Deadline: To ensure processing by the end of the year, family law judgment packets must be submitted by December 8, 2017. |
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| Congratulations to our 2018 Slate of Officers and new Board of Directors |
President Thomas Brown, Foley & Lardner
President Elect Charles Dresow, Ragghianti Freitas
Treasurer Caroline Joachim, Law Offices of Benjamin Graves
Secretary Susan Feder, Judicate West/Susan Feder Mediation
Five Year Past President Jessica Karner, Keegin Harrison
New Directors (to serve through 2020)
Marie Barnes, MB Law
Gregory Brockbank, Marin Law Center
C. Clay Greene, Greene Jordan Taubman & Dias
Nestor Schnasse, Strick Law Offices
Michael Wear, Marin County District Attorney’s Office
2019
Toussaint S. Bailey
Eva Bennett
J. Timothy Nardell
Robert Rosborough
Anna T. Pletcher
2018
Alan Brayton
Nicole Çabalette
Damon Connolly
Susan Feder
Christian Martinez
Our heartfelt gratitude to Patricia Conway, Rodrigo Dias, Dotty LeMieux, James Sell, and Romy Taubman for serving as a Directors from 2015-2017 for their contributions and support. |
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Deadline to Respond:
Draft local rules for 2018 Marin County Superior Court |
The Judges of the Marin County Superior Court have approved a draft set of proposed Local Court Rules to go into effect January 1, 2017. Comments are due to the Court by November 14, 2016 by 4 PM. For more information and a link to current local rules, please follow link below.
Written comments or proposed changes should be submitted to administration@marincourt.org no later than Monday, November 27, 2017 by 4:00 p.m. |
| DRAFT LOCAL RULES > |
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| Call for Volunteers at SFMarin Food Bank Pantry |
Many of us will be sharing our holidays with families and friends and enjoying a loving meal. For those of you who are also looking to serve the less fortunate, The SFMarin Food Bank is seeking volunteers during the holiday season. Volunteer at a San Rafael food pantry. This is an opportunity to see the next step in the Food Bank’s distribution process and also meet firsthand the people we serve. A great way to get into the holiday giving spirit! Groups preferred, individuals welcome.
Who: 5-6 volunteers
Dates: 11/28, 12/12 and 12/19
Time: 12:30 – 3:30 pm (must remain the entire shift)
Location: Salvation Army Marin, San Rafael
Please email Debbi Bellush if you or your group is interested in helping out. |
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| MCBA encourages submission of articles that may interest the legal community. The editor reserves the right to publish, decline to publish, edit, or otherwise modify any submission. Editorial material should be sent to Marin County Bar Association by email. |
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