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President's Message
Jane Shay Wald, Irell & Manella, LLP |
This is the summer
Issue of our newsletter
We hope you like it
Ok, that's enough with the haiku. On with the Message.
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The Supreme Court Holds the Federal Arbitration Act Trumps State-Law Public Policy
By Amy T. Brantly and Oleg Elkhunovich
In AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion, 131 S. Ct. 1740
(2011), the United States Supreme Court, in a 5–4 decision, held that
the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts California’s rule that
arbitration provisions containing class action waivers in adhesion
contracts are generally unconscionable, and thus unenforceable. The
likely practical result of this decision is the end of many, if not
most, consumer class actions.
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To Be (A Broker) Or Not To Be (A Broker):
by Edward T. Swanson
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In May of this year, the California Corporations Commissioner adopted Rule 260.004.1 to provide clarity regarding when corporate officers, directors and other “associated persons” of an issuer are required to be licensed as broker-dealers.
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Century City After Hours
By Ed Swanson
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On most days, I thoroughly enjoy being a lawyer. It is exciting,
challenging, and introduces me to some very interesting people (both
clients and attorneys). However, there are days when I look at some of
my colleagues who have left the law for a different profession, and
their choice can seem quite enticing.
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CCBA Members Honored by "Food from the Bar"
The Century City Bar Association ("CCBA") is proud to have participated in the 3rd Annual “Food from the Bar” campaign organized by the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to unite the legal community in providing food and assistance to those facing hunger in Los Angeles. The campaign raised over $300,000 and donated over 1,600 volunteer hours at the Food Bank. Read More »
Former Justice Carlos Moreno and Brian Hennigan of
Irell & Manella LLP accepted the “Platinum Partner” award on behalf
of their firm at "Food from the Bar" closing reception and awards ceremony on June 9.
Pictured from left are Carlos Moreno, Brian Hennigan, Orit Arfa (CCBA Executive
Director) and Michael Flood (President/CEO of the Los Angeles Regional
Food Bank).
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"Food From the Bar" Volunteer Day in Santa Monica
On May 14, 2011 CCBA board members assisted over a hundred volunteers in packing food products at the Food Bank’s Santa Monica branch. Pictured from left are CCBA Board Member Mary S. Jones (Law Offices of Mary S.
Jones); CCBA Executive Director Orit Arfa; CCBA Board Member Mitchell
Stein (Silver Freedman). Click here to view a photo gallery from the wonderful day.
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