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NEW VL June 2016.Indd JJUNEUNE 22016016 • $$44 A PPublicationublication ooff tthehe SSanan FFernandoernando VValleyalley BBarar AAssociationssociation Los Angeles Superior Court’s Technology Innovations The Emerging Locality of International Law Defending Free Speech and the Valley’s Adult Entertainment Industry www.sfvba.org 2 Valley Lawyer ■ JUNE 2016 www.sfvba.org Andrew L. Shapiro now available as a private Mediator & Arbitrator Andrew L. Shapiro is utilizing his extensive negotiation and trial experience to expand a growing mediation practice. Over the years he has personally handled over 1,500 pro bono cases as a Court Settlement Officer, Arbitrator or Mediator for Los Angeles and Ventura County Superior Courts. Practice Areas: ÂWrongful Death ÂSpinal Cord Injuries ÂPremises Liability ÂTraumatic Brain Injuries ÂProducts Liability ÂDangerous Conditions of Public Property ÂBicycle, Auto, Motorcycle & Truck Accidents ÂSerious Dog Attacks ÂMedical Malpractice Memberships: ÂAmerican Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) ÂConsumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) ÂConsumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) ÂLos Angeles County Bar Association ÂSan Fernando Valley Bar Association "Andy is an excellent lawyer with a firm understanding of not just the law, but the personal injury business. More importantly he is a wonderful person, who has the right temperament to be a Lewitt Hackman fantastic mediator. Trial lawyers on both sides of the fence will LH benefit from Andy’s mediation skills. It will only be a short time until the personal injury community will recognize his talents and Lewitt, Hackman, Shapiro, Marshall & Harlan he will join the ranks of elite mediators." A Law Corporation – Matthew B.F. Biren, Biren Law Group "I have known Andy Shapiro for over 30 years. I had cases against him when I was practicing and have mediated and arbitrated 818.907.3266 cases with him in my more recent capacity as a Neutral Hearing [email protected] Officer. Based on my experience with him, Andy has the skills and 16633 Ventura Boulevard, Eleventh Floor more importantly, the temperament, to be extremely effective in Encino, California 91436 this endeavor. His many years of experience will serve him well, and I enthusiastically endorse and support his entry into the field." – Darrell Forgey, Judicate West www.sfvba.org JUNE 2016 ■ Valley Lawyer 3 4 Valley Lawyer ■ JUNE 2016 www.sfvba.org CONTENTS VALLEY AWYER A Publication of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association JUNE 2016 Winner of the 2014-2015 1122 1166 LA Press Club Award 37 4433 2266 DEPARTMENTS 7 President’s Message FEATURES 9 From the Editor 12 The Emerging Locality of International Law | BY JONATHAN ARNOLD 10 Event Calendars 16 Get Online, Not in Line: Los Angeles Superior 11 Public Service Court’s Technology Innovations | BY JUDGE MICHELLE WILLIAMS COURT MCLE TEST NO. 92 ON PAGE 25. AND JUDGE SAMANTHA P. JESSNER 30 New Members 37 Membership & Marketing 26 The Bare Facts: Lawyers Defend Free Speech Committee and the Valley’s Adult Entertainment Industry | BY ELIZABETH POST 39 Santa Clarita Valley 43 Valley Community Legal Foundation to Hold Bar Association First Ever Virtual Gala | BY D. SHAWN BURKLEY 41 Valley Community COLUMNS Legal Foundation 32 Book Excerpt Classifieds Trial of the Century | BY MARK J. PHILLIPS AND ARYN Z. PHILLIPS 44 www.sfvba.org JUNE 2016 ■ Valley Lawyer 5 INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BAR ASSOCIATION IN Valley Lawyer? 5567 Reseda Boulevard, Suite 200 Tarzana, CA 91356 Phone (818) 227-0490 Fax (818) 227-0499 Grow your practice. Promote your service. www.sfvba.org EDITOR Market your firm. Michael D. White GRAPHIC DESIGNER Marina Senderov BOARD OF TRUSTEES President ..................................Carol L. Newman President-Elect .........................Kira S. Masteller Secretary .....................................Alan E. Kassan Treasurer ..................................Anie N. Akbarian Past President ..........................Caryn Brottman Sanders Executive Director ....................Elizabeth Post TRUSTEES Jonathan Birdt Yi Sun Kim William A. Daniels Kathy G. Neumann Michelle E. Diaz Samuel R.W. Price Barry P. Goldberg Joanna M. Sanchez Peta-Gay Gordon Marlene Seltzer Alexander J. Harwin John F. Stephens Sean E. Judge Toni Vargas Nicole Kamm STAFF Director of Public Services ......... Rosie Soto Cohen Visit for Director of Education & Events .... Linda Temkin www.sfvba.org Editor .......................................... Michael D. White Referral Consultant .................... Fanny Arellano the 2016 Media Kit ...................................................Catherine Carballo- Merino Member Services Coordinator .... Melissa Garcia SECTION CHAIRS Bankruptcy Law ............................Steven R. Fox Business Law & Real Property ..... Steven J. 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NEWMAN Community SFVBA President AUTOMOBILE Courts EXPERT WITNESS [email protected] T THE MOST RECENT nonserious, nonviolent felonies meeting of our Inclusion & involving the mentally ill, chronically Diversity Committee at the homeless, substance abusers, and Van Nuys courthouse, our recent veterans. honoree, the Hon. Huey Cotton, told As of the writing of this article, the us about two initiatives which the Los Van Nuys court has handled only nine Angeles Superior Court is currently cases. There are at least two reasons Jack G. Cohen spearheading in the Criminal Courts why there are not more cases in the since the beginning of this year. The system. One reason is that the universe 30 Years Experience in word needs to get out to the legal of nonserious, nonviolent felonies is the Automobile Business community and the public about small, especially in light of Proposition these programs. As a civil litigator, I 47. Another reason is that the program knew nothing about these programs. is just getting underway, and more Plaintiff and Defense I was intrigued, and spoke with the people need to fi nd out about it. Hon. Gregory A. Dohi from the Van The fi rst step in qualifying for Consulting with attorneys, Nuys Superior Court to fi nd out more. one of these courts is for a defense dealers, consumers, The following article is based on my attorney to approach the District insurance companies conversation with Judge Dohi as well Attorney with an appropriate case. The Appraisals as publicly available information. District Attorney’s offi ce then screens These initiatives stem from the these cases thoroughly, but if the case Industry standards realization among judges, prosecutors, is deemed appropriate, the case must defense attorneys, and probation be approved at the head deputy level. Dealer fraud offi cers that the legal community needs The District Attorney’s offi ce has Vehicle sales and leasing to try something different to work a commitment to a team approach toward better outcomes with offenders in handling such cases. If the case is Dealership practices who are mentally ill or chronically approved, it would then be referred to homeless, in order to promote public one of the Community Collaborative New and used auto safety both in the near and the long Courts, where it would be evaluated transactions term. Additionally, more needs to be by a dedicated probation offi cer who Auto warranty issues done to produce better outcomes with consults if necessary with a social veterans. So while there have always worker from the Department of Mental Finance documentation been collaborative approaches in these Health. If a qualifying case is identifi ed and analysis cases, a dedicated courtroom with in a district that is not one of the four access to services and familiarity with participating courts, the case can be Lender-dealer relationships service providers will help in these transferred to one of them. The judges Wholesale & Retail types of cases. in this program are also working closely with the Veterans Administration and Diminished value cases Community Collaborative
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