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An Official Publication of
The Marin County Bar Association |
EDITOR: Robert Rosborough
GUEST EDITOR: Christian Martinez |
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| March 2018 Articles |
| Click here for a PDF of all the March 2018 Articles. |
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| Wed | Apr 25 | 11:45A-1:30P |
General | MCBA Members Luncheon
General
MCBA Members Luncheon |
| District Attorney Candidates Forum |
District Attorney Candidates Forum: 2018 Marin County District Attorney Election
An opportunity to learn about the candidates running for Marin County District Attorney.
Marin County District Attorney Edward Berberian will not seek reelection in 2018, setting up a race for district attorney. Coined the “hottest Marin race” by Dick Spotswood with the Marin IJ, A.J. Brady, Lori Frugoli, and Anna Pletcher are running for the office. Hear directly from the candidates about why they are qualified and what each will bring to the position in our informative MCBA format.
MODERATORS:
Thomas S. Brown | Foley & Lardner, LLP
Thomas M. McInerney | Ogletree Deakins |
Buffet lunch included with registration
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| Location: Four Points Sheraton |
Members: $50
Non-Members: $60
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Editor's Introduction |
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Bail, Volunteering and Singing |
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Robert Rosborough |
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As many of our readers already know, a California appellate court declared the existing system of money bail unconstitutional. Charlie Dresow reports on the recently final bail decision In Re Humphrey and gives us a preliminary sense of what implementing it will look like while noting that legislative action (not to mention funding) is still very much needed . . . More >
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President's Message |
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Adhering to the MCBA Mission |
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Thomas S. Brown |
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Continuing our theme this year of adhering to the Marin County Bar Association’s Mission Statement of encouraging and supporting bar association members, I wanted to remind you all that the MCBA sections provide meaningful and practical continuing legal education on a wide variety of topics to our membership. More >
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February Member Lunch |
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Is a Trial a Search for the Truth? |
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Christian Martinez |
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Professor Gerald F. Uelmen, Dean Emeritus of Santa Clara Law and member of the 1995 O.J. Simpson “Dream Team,” gave Jonnie Cochran, Jr. perhaps the most famous one-liner uttered in any modern trial: “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.” Since Mr. Simpson’s acquittal, Prof. Uelmen has authored two books, the most recent reflecting on lessons from a “life in the law.” More >
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Judge's Corner |
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The State of the Court |
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Judge Paul M. Haakenson |
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Well, here we are, two months into my two-year sentence, I mean term, as Presiding Judge, and no disasters have befallen the court yet. I trust the transition from Judge Simmons to Yours Truly has appeared seamless from the perspective of the bar . . . More >
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Distinguishing Mediation from Other Types of Settlement Discussions in California |
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Terrance J. Evans |
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When considering various alternative dispute resolution options, mediation is a popular choice . . . .This article examines applicable California rules in order to shed some light on what distinguishes mediation from other types of settlement negotiations. More >
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California's Money Bail System |
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Charles D. Dresow |
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In our criminal justice system, the presumption of innocence is a paramount protection. Only admissible, legally obtained evidence may prove an accused guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. So why has one out of every four inmates in California’s jails or prisons not been sentenced or even convicted of a crime? More >
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European Clients? What You Need to Know About the EU's General Data Protection Regulation May Deadline |
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Samik Bhattacharyya |
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679), promulgated by the European Union (EU), comes into effect this May, a little over two years after it was adopted by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union. More >
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Campaign Rally Murder: The Partisan in the Bathroom with the Walking Stick--The Case of the 2018 Mock Trial Competition |
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Anna Pletcher |
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On two recent Saturdays, 206 students from nine high schools filled the Marin County Courthouse for the 30th annual Mock Trial Competition . . . Teams gathered in tight circles, cheered, and filed into their respective courtrooms to do battle. More >
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Director Spotlight |
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Greg Brockbank |
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Christian Martinez |
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The Marin Lawyer recently sat down with MCBA board member Greg Brockbank to discuss his legal career, life in Marin and turning a Supreme Court opinion into a play. More >
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Nonprofit Profile |
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Spaulding Marine Boat Center: Teaching Marine Skills to All Ages in Sausalito |
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Christian Martinez |
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Sausalito’s maritime roots run deep . . . It is no surprise then that a non-profit dedicated to preserving the local maritime history by teaching boat-building classes to youths and adults is on the Sausalito waterfront. More >
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The March Scoop |
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The Gossip According to Matthew |
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Matt White |
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What's on the Events Calendar for March?. . . Find out about this and more in Matt White's March column. More >
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SF Marin Food Bank |
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Food From the Bar Campaign Begins |
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Philip Feldman |
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Calling all Marin law firms and in-house counsel to participate in this year's Food From The Bar Campaign from May 1 to June 1. Be part of the community that has delivered nineteen million meals to those in need to Marin and San Francisco. More >
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Find the Gavel and Get a Free Lunch! |
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Mee Mee Wong |
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Another benefit to reading the Marin Lawyer: a free lunch! Find the gavel and be eligible to attend next month's membership luncheon for free. More >
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| Marin Superior Court Announces . . . |
The Marin Superior Court is moving to a new telephonic appearance system this spring. Check out the link below!
If you have questions, contact:
Suzie Burton
Information Technology
Marin Superior Court
suzie.burton@marin.courts.ca.gov |
| Telephonic Appearance System > |
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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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