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When: Wednesday July 24th, 2024, at 12:00 PM

Where: Zoom

MCLE: 1.0 Hour General 

If you think “dramatic” and “entertaining” are unlikely adjectives to describe a Tax Court case, think again! Our speaker will start with a look back at the events leading up to the epic “Tax Trial of the Century” between the Estate of Michael Jackson and the IRS. We’ll then address the legal and valuation issues covered at trial, including valuation of Jackson’s music catalog, his 50% interest in a music publishing company, and his name and likeness rights. This case had it all—drama, hype, credibility issues, lies, fantasy, costly trial mistakes, and even a 20-year-old heavily used Honda.

Speaker: Michael A. Perlmutter, JD, CPA, CVA, ABAR

Michael Perlmutter is an attorney, CPA, and Certified Valuation Analyst. As a former IRS Estate Tax Attorney, his personal journey included examining Michael Jackson’s estate tax return, presenting at IRS appeals and assisting IRS litigators in the Jackson estate’s epic court battle against the IRS, and being called to testify at trial by the estate against the IRS’s own expert. Following a distinguished career at the IRS working on high-profile, high-value examinations, valuations, and audits, Michael transitioned to private practice and founded Perlmutter Law and Valuation, a valuation consulting firm, and the Valuation and Litigation Group, which specializes in business and intellectual property valuations as well as royalty compliance audits. He is a frequent presenter to attorneys and financial professionals on valuation issues.

Cost: $15.00
Mail checks by Friday July 19th payable to Santa Barbara County Bar Association
15 W. Carrillo Street, Suite 106 Santa Barbara, CA 93101
or click the link HERE to pay online!

Reservation: To receive the meeting link via email, please respond by Friday, July 19th, to Marietta Jablonka at sblawdirector@gmail.com  AND Chris Kopitzke at ckopitzke@socalip.com

When: Tuesday June 25th, 2024, at 12:00 PM

Where: College of Law – Santa Barbara Campus 20 E. Victoria Street

MCLE: 1.0 Hour General with 1.0 Hour Ethics

Moderator: John Derrick

A panel of mediators will review a series of hypos bringing up tricky ethical issues that can arise in mediations — ones that can confront both mediators and litigators. Audience members will be encouraged to join in the discussion, bringing their own perspectives and experiences.

Whether you are a litigator or a mediator, or whether you do both, you won’t want to miss this stimulating and — hopefully — enlightening event!

Plus, we encourage people to raise their own ethical hypos. You can either bring one up during the session or — better still — email it in advance to johnderrick@icloud.com.

Panelists:

Judge Frank Ochoa (Ret.): Judge Ochoa served on the bench for over 32 years. During that time, he designed and implemented the Santa Barbara Superior Court’s ADR programs, and twice served as the court’s Presiding Judge. Today, Judge Ochoa is a sought-after mediator and arbitrator.

Lol Sorensen: Lol Sorensen is a skilled mediator and arbitrator experienced in resolving complex and emotionally charged disputes. He brings to this field a rare combination of skills having previously been both an accomplished litigator and a social worker.

Cost: $20 (Lunch not provided but feel free to bring your own!)
CLICK THE LINK HERE TO PAY ONLINE!

Registration: Please contact Marietta Jablonka at sblawdirector@gmail.com or (805) 569-5511.

When: March 21st, 2024, from 12:00 – 1:15 PM

Where: Zoom

MCLE: 1.0 Hour (General)

About the Event: Join us for an insightful Zoom presentation during the lunch hour as we delve into the latest updates to the California Penal Code. Our expert speaker will guide you through key updates, new legislation, and significant changes in the law that impact your criminal practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay abreast of the latest developments and engage in a discussion about the implications these developments may have on your practice of criminal law in California.

Speaker: Doug Ridley, Esq. 

A graduate of Pepperdine Law School, Doug Ridley worked for the Ventura County District Attorney from 1999 through 2004. Doug left the DA’s office in 2004 and began work in private practice. He owns and manages Ridley Defense, APC, working with people who find themselves in the criminal justice system. He is also an adjunct professor at Pepperdine Law School, teaching Police Practices. Doug is the Section Chair for the Criminal Section of the Santa Barbara Bar Association, President of the Private Criminal Defense Bar in Ventura County and the criminal defense representative for the Bench Bar Committee of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association.

Price: $15 Members $20 Non-Members

Contact Information/RSVP: Please RSVP to Doug Ridley doug@ridleydefense.com or Marietta Jablonka sblawdirector@gmail.com

When: Wednesday, December 13th, 2023, from 12:00 – 1:15 PM

Where: Zoom

MCLE: 1.0 Hour (General)

Speaker: Jill Monthei, Hollister Law Office APC, has more than fifteen years of experience in the entertainment industry. She has held crucial roles as an in-house attorney for L.A. based entertainment powerhouse companies Kartoon Studios and PocketWatch, Inc., overseeing legal issues in production and distribution with a particular emphasis on intellectual property licensing for merchandising and television. Jill earned her law degree from the Santa Barbara College of Law and her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Connecticut.

About the Event: Join us for an overview of key legal concepts in entertainment law from development to distribution, with an emphasis on licensing. The program will cover basic legal and business issues to consider when representing producers, creators, and talent in film and television productions. We’ll also discuss rights acquisition and creative, crew, talent, and production agreements, along with licensing for television/streaming and consumer products.

Cost: $15.00

Mail checks by Friday, December 8th, payable to Santa Barbara County Bar Association, 15 W. Carrillo St., Suite 106, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

Contact Information/RSVP: To receive the meeting link via email, please respond by Friday, December 8th, to Marietta Jablonka at sblawdirector@gmail.com AND Betty Jeppesen at jeppesenlaw@gmail.com