MARCH 2010

"TAX LAW"

• NEW LAW ALLOWS EARLY DEDUCTION FOR HAITI RELIEF DONATIONS - Leslie Dawson
• IRS FOCUS ON OFFSHORE ACCOUNT HOLDERS - Wendy Abkin
• WHAT EVERY BUSINESS LAWYER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT TRANSFER PRICING - Dick Lam
• SHOULD YOU CONVERT TO A ROTH IRA - Peter James Lingane
• TURNING IN THE KEYS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SINGLE-FAMILY HOMEOWNERS WALK AWAY FROM THEIR HOME? - Bruce Coblentz
• TAXATION OF EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION JUDGMENTS AND SETTLEMENTS - Michael J. Low
• INSIDE - Michael J. Low
• QUESTION MAN - WHAT IS YOUR RANT ABOUT TAXES?
• NEW MEMBERS
• ETHICS CORNER - Carol M. Langford
• CLASSIFIEDS

FEBRUARY 2010

"ELDER LAW/PROBATE"

• PARTING THOUGHTS...REFLECTIONS FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BENCH An interview with Commissioner Don E. Green - Magany Abbass
• THE WHITE-COLLAR ABUSER - Loren Barr
• COLLECTING FROM THE DECEASED - Margaret M. Hand
• ESTATE PLANNING AT THE MOVIES For attorneys before Commission Green - Keith Schiller
• INSIDE - Arlene Segal and Norm Lundberg
• QUESTION MAN - WHAT IS THE CRUELEST ELDER SCAM OUT THERE THESE DAYS?
• ETHICS CORNER - Carol M. Langford
• PRO BONO SPOTLIGHT Center for Human Development Elder Mediation Panel - Nicole Mills
• CLASSIFIEDS

JANUARY 2010

"ANNUAL BAR ISSUE"

• SNEAK PREVIEW OF THE NEW CCCBA WEBSITE
• 2010 JUDICIAL ASSIGNMENTS & HOLIDAYS
• MEET YOUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS
• YOUR CCCBA MEMBERSHIP TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EVERYTHING WE HAVE TO OFFER (ESPECIALLY OUR NEW AND VASTLY IMPROVED WEBSITE)! - Lisa Reep
• MERCHANT DISCOUNT PROGRAM
• MEET YOUR 2010 PRESIDENT RON MULLIN - Candice Stoddard
• 2009 YEAR-END FINANCIAL REPORT
• WHY MEMBERSHIP ON THE LRIS MAKES GOOD BUSINESS SENSE!
• MEET YOUR SECTIONS
• INSIDE - Candice Stoddard
• QUESTION MAN - WHAT WAS THE MOST GRATIFYING THING THAT HAPPENED TO YOU IN 2009?
• SUSTAINING LAW FIRMS
• CLASSIFIEDS

DECEMBER 2009

"CCCBA 75th ANNIVERSARY ISSUE"

• EARLY HISTORY OF THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION - Judge Wayne Westover (Ret.)
• THE COUNTY BAR A VERY PERSONAL MEMORY - Ken Larson
• WAY BACK WHEN - Judge John C. Minney (Ret.)
• TRIVIA BOWL FOR ACCESS TO JUSTICE RECAP AND PHOTOS
• PRESIDENTIAL PAST-TIMES - Contributions from Judge William O'Malley (Ret.), Bill Gagen, Suzanne Chabot, Palmer Madden, Bob Slattery, Dick Frankel, Tammy-lyn Gallerani, and Robin Pearson
• THE ROBERT G. McGRATH AMERICAN INN OF COURT - Matt Guichard
• INSIDE - Richard Breitwieser
• PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE - Larry E. Cook
• QUESTION MAN - What is your favorite legal story from the good ol' days?
• PRO BONO SPOTLIGHT MAURICE E. HUGUET, JR.
• LOCAL CIVIL JURY VERDICTS - Matt Guichard
• CLASSIFIEDS

NOVEMBER 2009

"ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION ISSUE"

• CONTRA COSTA FAMILY LAW ADR WE'VE COME A LONG WAY - Faith Jansen
• MORE THAN YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW! INSURANCE DISCLOSURE RULE APPROVED - Dick Frankel
• MEDIATION AND SENIORS THE PERFECT MATCH? - Arlene Segal
• ALERT! LEGISLATURE PROHIBITS ADVANCE FEE RETAINER AGREEMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN MODIFICATIONS - Karl E. Geier
• ETHICAL RISK AREAS FOR MEDIATION - Linda DeBene
• A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE ON GENDER IN MEDIATION KEEP YOUR PERIPHERAL VISION WIDE - David M. Miller
• INSIDE - Nicole Mills
• 2009 MCLE SPECTACULAR!
• QUESTION MAN - What is the most creative solution you have been part of during a mediation?
• PRO BONO SPOTLIGHT THOMAS WILLIAM CAIN AND THE CONGRESS OF NEUTRALS
• CLASSIFIEDS

OCTOBER 2009

"BENCH/BAR ISSUE"

• 2010 JUDICIAL ASSIGNMENTS AND HOLIDAYS
• UPDATES FROM THE PRESIDING JUDGE AND ASSISTANT PRESIDING JUDGE - Hon. Mary Ann O'Malley and Hon. Diana Becton
• 2009 YEAR IN REVIEW- Hon. John W. Kennedy; Hon. Barry P. Goode; Hon. Lois Haight; Hon. Laurel S. Brady; Non. William M. Kolin
• STATEWIDE COURT CLOSURES - Hon. Mary Ann O'Malley
• STATE BUDGET IMPACT ON THE COURT - Kiri Torre
• PROBABLE CAUSE DECLARATION SYSTEM - Hon. Mary Ann O'Malley
• CONGRATULATIONS JUSTICE BRUINIERS! - Matt Guichard
• TEMPORARY JUDGES PARTNERS IN JUSTICE - Mimi Lyster
• USING TECHNOLOGY TO INCREASE ACCESS TO JUSTICE - Magda Lopez
• VOLUNTEER INTERPRETERS AT THE FAMILY LAW COURTHOUSE - Kiri Torre
• INSIDE - Kiri Torre
• 2009 MCLE SPECTACULAR!
• QUESTION MAN - In light of the $7.6 million deficit cut from the state, what suggestions do you have for the court?
• ETHICS CORNER - Carol M. Langford
• CLASSIFIEDS

SEPTEMBER 2009

"GOING GREEN"

• THE RUSH TO JUMP ON THE "GREEN" BANDWAGON - Dee A. Ware
• PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE  ARE YOUR CLIENTS KEEPING UP WITH NEW TRENDS IN BUILDING GREEN - William C. Ferree
• BEWARE THE GREENWASH - Pippin C. Brehler
• CERTIFYING YOUR LAW OFFICE AS A GREEN BUSINESS - Robin Bedell-Waite
• WE'RE REDESIGNING OUR WEBSITE The CCCBA is diving into the 21st Century!
• INSIDE - Kristen Thall Peters
• QUESTION MAN - WHAT ARE YOUR IDEAS FOR BEING GREENER IN YOUR OFFICE?
• ETHICS CORNER - Carol M. Langford
• TRIVIA BOWL FOR ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN SUPPORT OF THE BAR FUND Time is running out! Register today.
• NEW MEMBERS
• CLASSIFIEDS

AUGUST 2009

"FUNDING EDUCATION"

• LETTER (AND RESPONSE) TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CCCBA - Larry E. Cook and Ronald P. Rives
• INEQUITIES IN CALIFORNIA'S SYSTEM OF FUNDING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS  Did you know the current economic crisis impacts some school districts to a far greater degree than others? - Paul Strange
• SPECIAL EDUCATION Are we truly taking money away from others or is it more costly not to provide appropriate services? - Roberta S. Savage
• PARENTS AND ATTORNEYS IN THE EYE OF THE HURRICANE A personal and unique perspective on the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Act. - Greg Rolan
• INSIDE - Audrey A. Smith
• PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE - Larry E. Cook
• QUESTION MAN - HOW SHOULD WE PAY FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AN ERA OF BUDGET CUTS?
• ETHICS CORNER - Carol M. Langford
• LOCAL CIVIL JURY VERDICTS - Matthew P. Guichard
• CLASSIFIEDS

JULY 2009

"INTERNATIONAL LAW"

• DOING BUSINESS IN THE FAR EAST An overview of how local businesses are faring in 2009 s compared with a year ago. Richard Frankel
• TEACHING LAW OVERSEAS A journey of one attorney's Hungarian assignment. - David Elefant
• THE CCCBA RALLIES TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE FOOD BANK - Ed Shaffer
• LOCAL VERDICTS GURU HAS INTERNATIONAL ROOTS Our local jury verdicts author recalls his time in Denmark, while detailing some differences of practicing international law. - Matt Guichard
• THIS CALL MAY BE MONITORED What should you do if your client calls you from jail?  It depends... - David Briggs 
• INSIDE - Erika Portillo
• WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT CCCBA'S LRIS
• QUESTION MAN - WHAT'S THE ROLE OF IMMIGRATION ON THE U.S. ECONOMY?
• ETHICS CORNER - Carol M. Langford
• NEW MEMBERS
• CLASSIFIEDS

JUNE 2009

"REAL ESTATE LAW"

• MONEY DOESN'T TALK, IT SWEARS A SNAPSHOT OF HOW THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS BILL IMPACTS THE HOMEBUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES - Kathleen F. Carpenter
• THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 - Jim Melino
• COMMERCIAL UNLAWFUL DETAINERS HOW TO AVOID EVICTIONS IN A RECESSION - Geoffrey Steele
• AB2881 ONE MILE RADIUS FARMLAND DISCLOSURE OF 2009 - Mailana Mavromatis-Broumand 
• INSIDE - Kristen Thall Peters
• JUDICIAL PROFILE Lewis A. Davis
• REAL ESTATE SECTION MEMBER LIST
• QUESTION MAN - WHAT IMPACT DO YOU THINK THE STIMULUS PACKAGE WILL HAVE ON THE CALIFORNIA ECONOMY?
• ETHICS CORNER - Carol M. Langford
• CLASSIFIEDS

May 2009

"ELDER LAW"

• MCLE SELF-STUDY  CLIENT CAPACITY JUDGMENTS AND LEGAL PRACTICE Earn some valuable Ethics MCLE credit while learning how to assess a prospective elderly client's "capacity." - Virginia George
• STOPPING MEDI-CAL ELIGIBILITY RIP-OFFS A NEW TOOL FOR PROTECTING ELDERS There is no end to the scams targeting seniors, as reported by an attorney who has authored some of our most recent legislative changes. - Steven Riess
• ATTACKING THE PREDATORS USING CLASS ACTIONS TO FIGHT FINANCIAL ELDER ABUSE A look at some common issues of financial abuse and predatory lending from the perspective of case actions. - Kathryn Schofield
• NO (EASY) EXIT WHEN CONSERVATORSHIPS AND MARITAL DISSOLUTION PROCEDURES COLLIDE The similarity and differences of two cases are examined; one case difficult to commence, while the other difficult to conclude. - Andrew Ross 
• INSIDE - Arlene Segal
• PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE - Larry Cook
  BENCH TALK ELDER COURT - Hon. Joyce Cram
• QUESTION MAN - Where does your discretionary spending go these days?
• PRO BONO SPOTLIGHT VERNA HASS and GEOFFREY ROBINSON - Craig Nevin
• ETHICS CORNER - Carol M. Langford
• NEW MEMBERS
• LOCAL CIVIL JURY VERDICTS - Matthew P. Guichard
• CLASSIFIEDS

April 2009

"CORPORATE/BUSINESS LAW"

• THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW Advising clients doing business in multiple states?  Then you will want to read this article! - Robert A. Hawley
• WATCH WHERE YOU STEP!  COMMON PITFALLS IN EXPENSE-SHARING AGREEMENTS A popular option for many solo attorneys...but one fraught with peril! - Jonathan C. Watts
• LIMITING THE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF EMPLOYEE COMPETITION FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA'S INVALIDATION ON NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENTS  The authors provide a thought-provoking overview while offering some great advice to businesses looking to protect themselves against employees competing unfairly. - Roger J. Brothers and Ericka L. Ackeret
• INSIDE - David S. Pearson
• JUDICIAL PROFILE Hon. Clare Maier
• QUESTION MAN - Where does your discretionary spending go these days?
• ETHICS CORNER - Carol M. Langford
• CLASSIFIEDS