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Results from the October 2017 Legal Specialist Examination Being Mailed

By | March 15, 2018 | Specialist Information | No comments

I am informed that the results from the October 2017 Legal Specialist Examination are being sent via U.S. mail today, March 15, right on schedule.  The pass rate for the examination overall was 74.9% compared to 75% during the 2015 examination.

Examinees will receive their results only via U.S. mail.  Those who do not receive their letters may request duplicate results on or after April 1, 2018.  For examinees who passed the examination, post-examination applications are available now on the Forms page.  They will need to file the applications or a request for an extension within eighteen months (April 24, 2019).  Consistent with past practice, no pass list is posted, and those who failed but had a score close to the pass line had their results automatically reconsidered before results were sent.

Congratulations once again on the successful administration of the 2017 Legal Specialist Examination!

Attorney Philip Layfield Arrested in New Jersey

By | March 8, 2018 | Community | No comments

Attorney Philip Layfield, partner at the firm of Layfield & Barrett, APC, now in chapter 7, case 2:17-bk-19548-NB, was arrested in New Jersey according to the Los Angeles Daily Journal.   According to the state bar complaint filed against him last September, he misappropriated more than $4 million from three clients.  Apparently there are many more clients claiming that he misappropriated their funds.

LA County Bar Program March 28, 2018 at Noon – Detecting Psychopaths in the Legal and Other Industries

By | March 5, 2018 | Programs | No comments

Detecting Psychopaths in the Legal and Other Industries

Psychopaths make up 1% to 4% of the population. While serial killers tend to get the
most press, the high concentration of psychopaths in leadership positions and
businesses is a pervasive problem.

Learn about the specific traits of psychopaths and the professions with the highest percentages of
psychopaths to best be able to interview and detect psychopaths. This program will discuss: Read more…

cdcbaa Program on Student Loan Dischargeability on Saturday, March 17 at Southwestern Law School

By | March 5, 2018 | Chapter 7, Programs | No comments

This should be good.   The program is at Southwestern Law School, Westmoreland Building – 3rd Floor, 3050 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010.  

Speakers are

SPEAKERS:

  • Leigh E. Ferrin, Esq. – Public Law Center
  • Christine E. Kingston, Esq.
  • Austin C. Smith, Esq.

Information on this exceptional panel follows: Read more…

Dean Prober RIP

By | March 4, 2018 | Firm Announcements | No comments
Attorney Dean ProberEmail from my friend Lee Raphael,

It is with indescribable sadness that we inform our friends, clients, and business associates of the passing of Dean Prober, the firm’s senior partner and president. Dean passed away peacefully March 1, 2018, surrounded by his family after a heroic battle with cancer.

Dean was a graduate of UCLA and Southwestern School of Law. Dean’s passion for his practice and the law was second only to his unending love and devotion to his family, friends and co-workers. As one of the firm’s original partners, Dean worked tirelessly to build a law practice dedicated to the belief that you should never over promise to the client but instead do your darned best to surpass their expectations. The firm will carry on in Dean’s memory under the continued direction of managing partner Lee Raphael. Read more…

Is There a Duty of Adult Children to Support Their Parents?

By | February 28, 2018 | Community, Programs | No comments

Yes says California Family Code Section 4400:

Except as otherwise provided by law, an adult child shall, to the extent of his or her ability, support a parent who is in need and unable to maintain himself or herself by work.

Thanks and a tip of the hat to Shai Oved for pointing this out at the cdcbaa program on Elder Abuse last Saturday at Southwestern Law School.  I immediately forwarded the code section to my kids lest they forget, and keep in mind that if you ever run into any custody issues you can seek for help in https://www.denbighlaw.com/child-support-custody/child-support-custody-attorneys/.

LABF Program – March 12, 2018

By | February 26, 2018 | Programs | No comments
How You Do D&O and Bankruptcy
Join our esteemed panelists as they explore issues regarding D&O litigation and bankruptcy.  Our panelists will discuss the differences in D&O litigation between California law and Delaware law; how you choose the forum: State Court vs. District Court vs. Bankruptcy Court; as well as the payment and advancement of defense fees and costs, covered vs. uncovered claims, and who owns the D&O insurance proceeds.

Panelists:
Hon. Martin R. Barash — United States Bankruptcy Court
Cynthia M. Cohen — Glaser Weil
Richard L. Wynne — Jones Day
William N. Lobel — Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones Read more…

Ben Reznik to be Honored by Jewish World Watch

By | February 22, 2018 | Community, Programs | No comments

Ben and I worked together a long time ago, very early in my career.  I’m happy to pass on the information on the program.

From the flyer,

Ben Reznik, with his wife, Janice Kamenir-Reznik, was a critical moving force in helping to establish Jewish World Watch nearly 15 years ago in response to the Darfuri genocide. He has been a leader for decades in the Los Angeles business and real estate communities as well as in the Jewish community.  Read more…

San Fernando Valley Bar Assn to Honor Judge Geraldine Mund

By | February 7, 2018 | Judges Corner, Programs | No comments

Email from Steve Fox,

Dear All:

The bankruptcy section is not conducting a meeting in February.  We will be back soon with some really good programs.

At the SFVBA’s annual judge’s night event on Thursday February 22, 2018 , Judge Mund is being honored.  The program will have a number of bankruptcy judges in attendance (along with state court judges) and it would be great to have a lot of bankruptcy attorneys in attendance for Judge Mund. Read more…

Nice LACBA Commercial and Bankruptcy Law Section Program – February 15, 2018

By | February 5, 2018 | Programs | No comments

Thanks for the heads-up from Nina Javan.  You can register here.

 Insolvency and International Agreements:

Introduction and Alternatives

 Thursday, February 15, 2018

 Registration/Lunch: 11:30 a.m.
Program: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Los Angeles County Bar Association
1055 W. 7th Street, 27th Floor
Los Angeles. CA 90017

1.5 hr. CLE credit
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