Upcoming Events

Please see below for a listing of MPP's upcoming legal events to add to your calendar. Many of these events occur at or near our offices in Los Angeles, Irvine, San Diego, San Francisco, and Las Vegas. We also have events in other parts of the United States, and around the world.

2/8/2012	California Employment Law: Updates & Changes for 2012 2012 brings new responsibilities and obligations for employers. Several employment-related bills were signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown, many of which include new requirements, and it is important for California employers to understand how to comply with them. In order to help protect employers against liability, Morris Polich & Purdy LLP has crafted an employment seminar that will outline the new and changing laws of which California employers need to be aware, and provide tips for handling these new requirements. Our speakers are employment attorneys who specialize in advising employers. Topics covered will include: The new "Anti-Wage Theft" law Additional pregnancy disability leave protections Misclassification of employees as independent contractors – new liability and penalties Expansion of FEHA protections – gender identity and gender expression New background check laws impacting employers Many others Audience: This seminar provides an insight that is ideal for business owners, senior management and human resources professionals in all types of businesses, as well as attorneys. Details: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 44 Montgomery Street Conference Center Montgomery Street Room San Francisco, CA 94104 Registration/Breakfast: 9:00AM – 9:30AM Seminar: 9:30AM – 12:00 Noon Business card draw for chance to win one of three 4GB flash drives: 12:00 Noon RSVP: Jessy Asfahan at 213.417.5113 or jasfahan@mpplaw.com Please RSVP by Monday, February 6 *This seminar is hosted by Morris Polich & Purdy LLP, and will be provided free of charge to all attendees. A complimentary catered breakfast will be provided. This seminar has been approved for MCLE credit.
2/15/2012	California Employment Law: Updates & Changes for 2012 2012 brings new responsibilities and obligations for employers. Several employment-related bills were signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown, many of which include new requirements, and it is important for California employers to understand how to comply with them. In order to help protect employers against liability, Morris Polich & Purdy LLP has crafted an employment seminar that will outline the new and changing laws of which California employers need to be aware, and provide tips for handling these new requirements. Our speakers are employment attorneys who specialize in advising employers. Topics covered will include: The new "Anti-Wage Theft" law Additional pregnancy disability leave protections Misclassification of employees as independent contractors – new liability and penalties Expansion of FEHA protections – gender identity and gender expression New background check laws impacting employers Many others Audience: This seminar provides an insight that is ideal for business owners, senior management and human resources professionals in all types of businesses, as well as attorneys. Details: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 One America Plaza Second Floor Conference Room 600 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Registration/Breakfast: 9:00AM – 9:30AM Seminar: 9:30AM – 12:00 Noon Business card draw for chance to win one of three 4GB flash drives: 12:00 Noon RSVP: Jessy Asfahan at 213.417.5113 or jasfahan@mpplaw.com Please RSVP by Monday, February 13 *This seminar is hosted by Morris Polich & Purdy LLP, and will be provided free of charge to all attendees. A complimentary catered breakfast will be provided. This seminar has been approved for MCLE credit.
2/29/2012	Modification of California’s Mechanic’s Lien and Stop Notice Law Commencing July 1, 2012 - A Guide for Enforcement of Mechanic’s Liens, Stop Notices and Payment Bonds Pertaining to California’s Modified Law In these difficult economic times, ensuring that you receive compensation for the services provided on a construction project is paramount. In the design and construction industry, a mechanic’s lien and stop notice can be powerful legal tools to obtain payment. However, California law will be significantly revised, commencing on July 1, 2012. This seminar will give you a solid understanding of these changes, including: New time-frames New notice requirements New forms - Preliminary notice - Mechanic’s lien - Stop payment notice Making sure your contracts and other documentation are ready for 2012 Even if you have already attended a seminar on mechanic’s liens, stop notices and payment bonds, you may not have all of the information you need to know in order to make sure your business complies with these changes. Presented by: D. Creighton Sebra, Esq. Penelope M. Deihl, Esq. Audience: This complimentary seminar will provide useful insight for any design professional in the construction industry, including architects, engineers, designers, and land surveyors. Details: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 18101 Von Karman Avenue 5th Floor Training Center - Suite 520 Irvine, CA 92612 Registration: 10:00AM Seminar: 10:30AM - 12:00PM Business Card Draw for the chance to win one of three 4GB Flash Drives: 12:00PM Lunch: 12:00PM - 1:00PM RSVP: Jessy Asfahan at 213.417.5113 or Please RSVP by Monday, February 27 Parking: Parking available but not validated We do hope you can join us, so that you won’t get caught unprepared!
2/29/2012	Modification of California’s Mechanic’s Lien and Stop Notice Law Commencing July 1, 2012 - A Guide for Preventing Mechanic’s Liens, Stop Notices and Payment Bonds Pertaining to California’s Modified Law In these difficult economic times, ensuring that your Project is adequately protected from potential mechanic’s lien and stop notice claims is paramount. In the construction industry, a mechanic’s lien and stop notice can be powerful legal tools for subcontractors, suppliers, and contractors to obtain payment. However, a solid understanding of the lien and stop notice processes is necessary to ensure minimal impact to the Project. This seminar will give you a solid understanding of the significant changes to California law in 2012, and what will now be required for claimants to enforce a valid mechanic’s lien and stop notice, including: New time-frames New notice requirements New forms - Preliminary notice - Mechanic’s lien - Stop payment notice Updating contracts and other documentation for 2012 Even if you have already attended a seminar on mechanic’s liens and stop notices, you may not have the information you need to know regarding these changes, commencing on July 1, 2012. Presented by: D. Creighton Sebra, Esq. Shawn E. Cowles, Esq. Audience: This complimentary seminar will provide useful insight for any owner or developer in the construction industry. Details: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 18101 Von Karman Avenue 5th Floor Training Center - Suite 520 Irvine, CA 92612 Registration/Lunch: 12:00PM - 1:00PM Seminar: 1:00PM - 2:30PM Business Card Draw for the chance to win one of three 4GB Flash Drives: 2:30PM RSVP: Jessy Asfahan at 213.417.5113 or Please RSVP by Monday, February 27 Parking: Parking available but not validated We do hope you can join us, so that you can learn to minimize the effect of such claims!
3/1/2012	Modification of California’s Mechanic’s Lien and Stop Notice Law Commencing July 1, 2012 - A Guide for Enforcement of Mechanic’s Liens, Stop Notices and Payment Bonds Pertaining to California’s Modified Law In these difficult economic times, ensuring that you receive compensation for your work and labor provided on a construction project is paramount. In the construction industry, a mechanic’s lien and stop notice can be powerful legal tools to obtain payment. However, California law will be significantly revised, commencing on July 1, 2012. This seminar will give you a solid understanding of these changes, including: New time-frames New notice requirements New forms - Preliminary notice - Mechanic’s lien - Stop payment notice Making sure your contracts and other documentation are ready for 2012 Even if you have already attended a seminar on mechanic’s liens, stop notices and payment bonds, you may not have all of the information you need to know in order to make sure your business complies with these changes. Presented by: D. Creighton Sebra, Esq. Audience: This complimentary seminar will provide useful insight for any professional in the construction industry, including general contractors, subcontractors, and material and equipment suppliers. Details: Thursday, March 1, 2012 18101 Von Karman Avenue 5th Floor Training Center - Suite 520 Irvine, CA 92612 Registration/Lunch: 12:30PM - 1:00PM Seminar: 1:00PM - 2:30PM Business Card Draw for the chance to win one of three 4GB Flash Drives: 2:30PM RSVP: Jessy Asfahan at 213.417.5113 or Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 28 Parking: Parking available but not validated We do hope you can join us, so that you won’t get caught unprepared!
3/22/2012	Modification of California’s Mechanic’s Lien and Stop Notice Law Commencing July 1, 2012 - A Guide for Enforcement of Mechanic’s Liens, Stop Notices and Payment Bonds Pertaining to California’s Modified Law In these difficult economic times, ensuring that you receive compensation for your work and labor provided on a construction project is paramount. In the construction industry, a mechanic’s lien and stop notice can be powerful legal tools to obtain payment. However, California law will be significantly revised, commencing on July 1, 2012. This seminar will give you a solid understanding of these changes, including: New time-frames New notice requirements New forms - Preliminary notice - Mechanic’s lien - Stop payment notice Making sure your contracts and other documentation are ready for 2012 Even if you have already attended a seminar on mechanic’s liens, stop notices and payment bonds, you may not have all of the information you need to know in order to make sure your business complies with these changes. Presented by: D. Creighton Sebra, Esq. Brian S. Ginter, Esq. Audience: This complimentary seminar will provide useful insight for any professional in the construction industry, including general contractors, subcontractors, and material and equipment suppliers. Details: Thursday, March 22, 2012 The Grand Event Center Monarch Room 4101 E. Willow Street Long Beach, CA 90815 Registration/Lunch: 12:30PM - 1:00PM Seminar: 1:00PM - 2:30PM Business Card Draw for the chance to win one of three 4GB Flash Drives: 2:30PM RSVP: Jessy Asfahan at 213.417.5113 or Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 20 Parking: Parking available free of charge We do hope you can join us, so that you won’t get caught unprepared!
3/29/2012	Modification of California’s Mechanic’s Lien and Stop Notice Law Commencing July 1, 2012 - A Guide for Enforcement of Mechanic’s Liens, Stop Notices and Payment Bonds Pertaining to California’s Modified Law In these difficult economic times, ensuring that you receive compensation for your work and labor provided on a construction project is paramount. In the construction industry, a mechanic’s lien and stop notice can be powerful legal tools to obtain payment. However, California law will be significantly revised, commencing on July 1, 2012. This seminar will give you a solid understanding of these changes, including: New time-frames New notice requirements New forms - Preliminary notice - Mechanic’s lien - Stop payment notice Making sure your contracts and other documentation are ready for 2012 Even if you have already attended a seminar on mechanic’s liens, stop notices and payment bonds, you may not have all of the information you need to know in order to make sure your business complies with these changes. Presented by: D. Creighton Sebra, Esq. Audience: This complimentary seminar will provide useful insight for any professional in the construction industry, including general contractors, subcontractors, and material and equipment suppliers. Details: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Courtyard by Marriott Terrace Room, Lobby Level 11525 Mission Vista Dr. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Registration/Lunch: 12:30PM - 1:00PM Seminar: 1:00PM - 2:30PM Business Card Draw for the chance to win one of three 4GB Flash Drives: 2:30PM RSVP: Jessy Asfahan at 213.417.5113 or Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 27 Parking: Parking available free of charge We do hope you can join us, so that you won’t get caught unprepared!
3/29/2012	Trends in Personal Injury Mediation MPP partner Heather Weakley will co-present this topic at the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) 2012 Annual Conference, being held this year in San Diego, CA. Her session will be held on Thursday, March 29 at 9:50AM. Description: Do you want to outsmart your opponent at mediation? Learn new trends in mediation and the psychology of negotiation.
4/11/2012	Modification of California’s Mechanic’s Lien and Stop Notice Law Commencing July 1, 2012 - A Guide for Preventing Mechanic’s Liens, Stop Notices and Payment Bonds Pertaining to California’s Modified Law In these difficult economic times, ensuring that your Project is adequately protected from potential mechanic’s lien and stop notice claims is paramount. In the construction industry, a mechanic’s lien and stop notice can be powerful legal tools for subcontractors, suppliers, and contractors to obtain payment. However, a solid understanding of the lien and stop notice processes is necessary to ensure minimal impact to the Project. This seminar will give you a solid understanding of the significant changes to California law in 2012, and what will now be required for claimants to enforce a valid mechanic’s lien and stop notice, including: New time-frames New notice requirements New forms - Preliminary notice - Mechanic’s lien - Stop payment notice Updating contracts and other documentation for 2012 Even if you have already attended a seminar on mechanic’s liens and stop notices, you may not have the information you need to know regarding these changes, commencing on July 1, 2012. Presented by: D. Creighton Sebra, Esq. Audience: This complimentary seminar will provide useful insight for any owner or developer in the construction industry. Details: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 1055 W. Seventh Street Conference Room 125, Plaza Level Los Angeles, CA 90017 Registration/Lunch: 12:30PM - 1:00PM Seminar: 1:00PM - 2:30PM Business Card Draw for the chance to win one of three 4GB Flash Drives: 2:30PM RSVP: Jessy Asfahan at 213.417.5113 or Please RSVP by Monday, April 9 Parking: Parking available but not validated We do hope you can join us, so that you can learn to minimize the effect of such claims!
4/12/2012	Modification of California’s Mechanic’s Lien and Stop Notice Law Commencing July 1, 2012 - A Guide for Enforcement of Mechanic’s Liens, Stop Notices and Payment Bonds Pertaining to California’s Modified Law In these difficult economic times, ensuring that you receive compensation for the services provided on a construction project is paramount. In the design and construction industry, a mechanic’s lien and stop notice can be powerful legal tools to obtain payment. However, California law will be significantly revised, commencing on July 1, 2012. This seminar will give you a solid understanding of these changes, including: New time-frames New notice requirements New forms - Preliminary notice - Mechanic’s lien - Stop payment notice Making sure your contracts and other documentation are ready for 2012 Even if you have already attended a seminar on mechanic’s liens, stop notices and payment bonds, you may not have all of the information you need to know in order to make sure your business complies with these changes. Presented by: D. Creighton Sebra, Esq. Audience: This complimentary seminar will provide useful insight for any design professional in the construction industry, including architects, engineers, designers, and land surveyors. Details: Thursday, April 12, 2012 1055 W. Seventh Street Conference Room 125, Plaza Level Los Angeles, CA 90017 Registration/Lunch: 12:30PM - 1:00PM Seminar: 1:00PM - 2:30PM Business Card Draw for the chance to win one of three 4GB Flash Drives: 2:30PM RSVP: Jessy Asfahan at 213.417.5113 or Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 10 Parking: Parking available but not validated We do hope you can join us, so that you won’t get caught unprepared!
6/1/2012	Understanding the Interplay of Ethics Complaints and LPL Claims: Protecting Against Damage from Companion Ethics Cases MPP partner David Brandon will speak on this topic at ACI's Advanced Forum on LPL/Legal Malpractice and Litigation in New York, from 12:45-1:45PM on June 1, 2012.