Business Law Section of the California Lawyers Association

Business Law Section of the California Lawyers Association The Business Law Section

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The Business Law Section is a vital source of education, information and service opportunities for California lawyers in business practice. We invite you to become a member: http://www.calbar.org/join-a-section

Standing Committees:

Agribusiness
Business Litigation
Commercial Transactions (formerly UCC)
Consumer Financial Services
Corporations
Cyberspace Law
Editorial Board (publisher of th

e Business Law News and annual legislative report)
Financial Institutions
Franchise Law
Health Law
Insolvency Law
Insurance Law
Nonprofit Organizations
Opinions
Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies

Begin August with Our Next Study Hall!The Business Law Section invites you to join our next Study Hall, happening today,...
08/05/2026

Begin August with Our Next Study Hall!

The Business Law Section invites you to join our next Study Hall, happening today, Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. via Zoom, hosted by Business Law Section Co-Chair Soyeun Choi.

Dedicated quiet time to focus on projects
Work alongside colleagues in a shared virtual space
Cameras optional, microphones muted

Whether it's committee reports, articles, or other professional tasks, Study Hall helps you stay productive and accountable.

Let's begin August with intention and momentum.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4cqE2jZ

We look forward to seeing you there!

Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Torts and Litigation at McNicholas & McNicholas and former Acting United States Att...
08/05/2026

Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Torts and Litigation at McNicholas & McNicholas and former Acting United States Attorney for the Central District of California, brings decades of trial and leadership experience to the evolving field of social media platform liability and technology-related litigation.

Join Joe for Meta on Trial: Section 230, Platform Liability, and the Future of Social Media Harm and gain insights into one of today's most significant legal issues.

Earn MCLE credit while learning from an accomplished trial lawyer and former federal prosecutor.

Co-Sponsored by: Litigation Section, Criminal Law Section, and Solo & Small Firm Section

Register now: https://bit.ly/4fbXMKQ

Big news from the Business Law Section: We've launched a brand-new Sports and Entertainment Law Standing Committee! 🎬If ...
08/04/2026

Big news from the Business Law Section: We've launched a brand-new Sports and Entertainment Law Standing Committee! 🎬

If your practice touches film, TV, music, streaming, gaming, fashion, live events, or athletics, this new community is built for you. We're developing programming on talent representation, contract negotiation, NIL rights, licensing, and more.

🏈 Ready to get involved? Fill out our interest form to join, or sign up for eBulletin and article updates if you'd just like to stay informed.

Interest Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ly0adJlKrUKkjte8ZGJO72T9MUlOjAlFpHBLPH5tT8tUNklWME9RQUcwVFBVQlRZTE5LMlNMMkVZVi4u

Committee Updates: https://share.hsforms.com/1y-fSyTVVQ6GooWZHC5EDhwqmee1

Learn from two leaders shaping the future of AI law.Join Soody Tronson, an internationally recognized IP strategist and ...
08/03/2026

Learn from two leaders shaping the future of AI law.

Join Soody Tronson, an internationally recognized IP strategist and technology attorney, and Emily Yu, Senior Director of Policy Development at Roblox, for a practical discussion on California's New Frontier AI Law: Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (SB 53).

1 Participatory MCLE Credit
Hosted by the Business Law Section in collaboration with the Intellectual Property Section.

Gain practical insights into SB 53's compliance requirements, reporting obligations, and what organizations should be doing now.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4fvRlRC

NEW DATE! - > August 6, 2026 | 12 PMFrom formation to fundraising to exit, learn the key legal issues every attorney rep...
07/30/2026

NEW DATE! - > August 6, 2026 | 12 PM

From formation to fundraising to exit, learn the key legal issues every attorney representing startups should know. Join us for Start Up Law, a webinar covering corporate governance, financing, IP, employment, compliance, M&A, and more.

Earn 1 Participatory MCLE Credit while gaining actionable strategies to better advise founders, investors, and boards.

Speaker: Roger Royse

Register now: https://bit.ly/4gd53Lk

Congratulations to everyone who just completed the California Bar exam! Years of hard work led you here, and you should ...
07/30/2026

Congratulations to everyone who just completed the California Bar exam! Years of hard work led you here, and you should be proud of what you've accomplished. Now, take a well-deserved break; you've earned it!

One Supreme Court decision reshaped bankruptcy law. Are you up to speed?Join us for The Post Purdue Landscape: A Global ...
07/29/2026

One Supreme Court decision reshaped bankruptcy law. Are you up to speed?

Join us for The Post Purdue Landscape: A Global Perspective, a webinar exploring how courts have addressed third-party releases after the U.S. Supreme Court's Purdue Pharma decision.

Hear from Hon. Meredith Jury and Leonard Gumport, moderated by Kristin Mihelic, as they examine the evolving legal landscape, the impact on unsecured creditors, and the policy questions courts continue to face while earning 1.5 Participatory MCLE Credits

Don't miss this discussion on one of bankruptcy law's most significant recent developments.

Register now: https://calawyers.org/event/webinar-the-post-purdue-landscape-a-global-perspective/

Learn from a recognized bankruptcy law leader.Join Rebecca Wicks for Preferences & Fraudulent Conveyance Litigation in B...
07/29/2026

Learn from a recognized bankruptcy law leader.

Join Rebecca Wicks for Preferences & Fraudulent Conveyance Litigation in Bankruptcy Courts. Rebecca brings extensive experience representing debtors, creditors, and committees in complex bankruptcy matters and has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in bankruptcy and insolvency law.

Self-study credit available: 1.0 Hour Legal Specialization in Bankruptcy Law

Moderated by William A. Smelko, this webinar will provide practical strategies for litigating and resolving claims under Bankruptcy Code §§ 547 and 548.

Register today to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4b37oFi

Is Section 230 still protecting social media platforms or is the legal landscape changing?Join us for Meta on Trial: Sec...
07/28/2026

Is Section 230 still protecting social media platforms or is the legal landscape changing?

Join us for Meta on Trial: Section 230, Platform Liability, and the Future of Social Media Harm.

Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation at McNicholas and McNicholas and former Acting United States Attorney, will examine major cases involving Meta and discuss Section 230, platform liability, mental health litigation, and the potential for criminal liability.

Earn: 1 Participatory MCLE Credit, 1 Legal Specialization in Criminal Law, 0.5 Implicit Bias, and 0.5 Legal Ethics.

Co-Sponsored by: Litigation Section, Criminal Law Section, and Solo & Small Firm Section

Register now: https://bit.ly/4fbXMKQ

Happening TODAYWhat happens to your law practice if the unexpected occurs?Join us for Law Firm Succession Planning for S...
07/28/2026

Happening TODAY

What happens to your law practice if the unexpected occurs?

Join us for Law Firm Succession Planning for Solos: Protecting Your Practice on Incapacity or Death. Learn practical strategies to protect your clients, preserve your firm's value, and avoid the consequences of inadequate planning.

1 Participatory MCLE Credit + 0.25 Legal Ethics

Presented by the Business Law Section Litigation Committee. Featuring Trevor Stapleton and Daniel O’Rielly, moderated by Kathleen Gallagher.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3T3cVp6

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