CEB Blog

The CEB Blog, published by Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB), focuses on practical legal guidance and updates primarily for California attorneys. It covers a broad range of topics including trust and estate administration, probate litigation, contract law, legal writing, and family law. The blog provides checklists, case analyses, procedural advice, and tips for effective legal practice. It also offers insights into recent appellate decisions affecting trust contests and no contest clauses, as well as strategies for proving damages in breach of contract cases. The content is designed to support attorneys with current awareness articles, law alerts, and resources for managing legal matters efficiently within California law.

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You’d think there would be a straightforward answer to this question, but unfortunately there’s no clear rule under California law. Here’s a look at the ways this issue is approached and how to best protect yourself.
Neither Cal Rules of…

An internal grievance procedure can be an effective tool for preventing wrongful termination lawsuits. Most employers have some form of grievance procedure in place, but few are used by employees and, when used, they’re often ineffective. Try including some or…

A premarital agreement (prenup) isn’t enforceable against a party who didn’t enter into it voluntarily. Fam C §1615(a)(1).  Here’s how you can ensure that a question of duress won’t derail your prenup.
To deem a prenup voluntarily executed, courts will…

The following is a guest blog post from Susan Joan Davidson, a Dispute Resolution Specialist in Berkeley, CA. Susan specializes in real estate, business, family, and personal coaching on conflict avoidance, arbitration, mediation, and facilitation.
Most lawyers reach a…