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An Official Publication of
The Marin County Bar Association |
EDITOR: Robert Rosborough
GUEST EDITOR: Anna Pletcher |
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| August Articles |
| Click here for a PDF of all the August 2018 Articles. |
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| Fri | Sep 28 | 8:30A-4P |
General | 2018 Joy in the Law Conference
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2018 Joy in the Law Conference |
| Cultivate Joy, Well-Being, Effectiveness and Leadership in Your Everyday Life |
MCBA is excited to be a sponsor for Joy in the Law, a whole day program devoted to wellness, mindfulness, and creating joy in your law profession. The program returns in response to positive demand and rave attendee reviews.
To register for the program click here
$79 Early bird pricing ends August 15.
$95 Regular Fee
MCBA members receive $5 discount.
Program includes lunch, snacks, coffee and refreshments. |
| 3.0 CLE | General |
| Location: Best Western Corte Madera |
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EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION |
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Immigration |
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Robert Rosborough |
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Immigration has been front-page news more times than I can count in the last several months, not to mention since the start of the 2016 election cycle. I would like to thank our guest editor this month, Anna Pletcher, for curating a topical immigration-themed issue. The vast majority of the immigration news coverage has been about illegal immigration. Melissa Harms has written an eye-opening article on the Trump administration’s changes to legal immigration. More >
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE |
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A Mid-Year Report |
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Thomas Brown |
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We have crossed the 50-yard line of 2018 and I wanted to take a few moments to reflect on what we’ve accomplished at the Marin County Bar Association and what we still hope to do this year. In my January message, I reminded you of MCBA’s Mission Statement: “To involve, encourage, and support bar association members, to serve as a liaison to the Marin County Courts, and to educate the community and enhance access to legal services.” One of the ways we advance those goals is through our monthly membership programs. More >
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Immigration and the Criminal Justice System |
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Anna Pletcher |
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The Trump administration's immigration crackdown has highlighted the role of the criminal justice system in immigration enforcement. In California, local sheriffs and district attorneys have a significant role in deciding how that enforcement plays out. More >
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Legal Immigration: The Other Crackdown |
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Melissa Harms |
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There has been no shortage of press coverage about the challenges facing immigrants as they seek refuge in the United States. Indeed, the separation of families, ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, and the travel ban are common stories in the mainstream media. More >
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DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT |
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Scott Buell |
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Marin Lawyer |
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The Marin Lawyer sat down with Scott Buell, mediator and MCBA’s newest board member, who stepped in when Toussaint Bailey stepped down to run a wealth management firm. Scott shared with us an interesting look at his career and the role the Affordable Care Act played in making his current career feasible. More >
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JULY MEMBER LUNCHEON |
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Report on the MCBA July Membership Luncheon: Legal Challenges of the Gig Economy |
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Susan Feder |
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MCBA members who attended our July membership meeting and lunch heard an informative and interesting presentation on how the gig economy is changing the legal landscape. Exploding developments in technology and the popularity of online app-based companies have shifted the business paradigm in many areas. With these increased business opportunities come significant legal challenges, however. More >
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4th Annual Midsummer Mixer: MCBA, CalCPA, and CFA |
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An Enjoyable Evening Shared with Allied Professional Service Associations |
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Mee Mee Wong |
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Over 120 professionals enjoyed shared conversations, networking and nibbles. Old friendships were nurtured and new acquaintances were made at the 999 Fifth Street patio. More >
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UPDATE FROM A POLITICAL JUNKIE |
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A Political Junkie Dissects the June Election Results, with a Look Ahead to November |
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Greg Brockbank |
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Our political columnist assesses the June primary election results and begins a discussion of what's going to happen in November. More >
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NONPROFIT PROFILE |
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Social Justice Collaborative |
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Anna Pletcher |
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In 2012, Gautam Jagannath and Emily Abraham noticed that there were many non-profit organizations helping immigrants with transactional work, such as visas, but litigation was generally left to the private sector. This left a large void in services for low-income non-citizens who needed representation in immigration court and criminal court. Jagannath and Abraham founded Social Justice Collaborative to fill that gap. More >
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Pro Bono Community Update |
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Pro Bono & Services News |
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Mee Mee Wong |
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Our legal community includes a network of organizations and agencies with missions to address access to legal services and alleviate inequities. We provide an update on recent developments in our pro bono and service community. More >
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| Link to August 2018 Articles |
Click the link below for a compilation of the August 2018 Marin Lawyer articles. Easily browse or print the articles for offline reading.
Prior month's articles are available for 2018. Please visit the Marin Lawyer Archives. Select the issue to locate that month's PDF. |
| August Articles > |
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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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