The world of AI litigation recently entered a whole new phase when for the first time two major Hollywood studios -- Disney and NBCUniversal -- jumped into the fray and filed their game-changing and conceptually novel lawsuit against Midjourney. This program is hosted by David Shraga, a Hollywood insider with 20+ years of experience as an entertainment litigator and Business & Legal Affairs studio executive, who will offer insights from the Studio's perspective on the complex legal, business and existential dynamics that are woven through this case. It's about much more than copyright issues for Studios that are simultaneously racing to protect their valuable IP libraries and support new creative programming on multiple plarforms as they navigate through the world of rapidly evolving AI technology.

The AI landscape has evolved—and so have the ways these tools can transform your legal practice. In this fast-paced follow-up to last year’s hit program, Stephen M. Smith takes a sharper, deeper look at ChatGPT 5, Claude 4.1, and the latest Gemini model, revealing advanced capabilities, fresh legal applications, and the latest updates you need to know. You’ll see how these platforms can draft more persuasive briefs, uncover insights faster, strengthen client communication, and streamline complex workflows—all while navigating critical privacy and security concerns. Packed with real-world examples and practical takeaways, this session will help you choose and deploy the right AI tools to gain an undeniable edge in your legal practice.

The California Self-Determination Program has been a game-changer for people with developmental disabilities and their families. For regional center clients, it can be an alternative to the traditional way of providing regional center services. The program allows participants to use their specific budgets to purchase services and supports they need to make their person-center plans work better for them. Participants may choose what services they want, which providers to provide those services and the amount they pay those providers with some limitations. Participants are not restricted only to what the regional center typically pays for and service providers specifically vendored with a regional center. Notwithstanding the world of possibilities opened with the program, it still can be challenging to navigate, and many regional center clients are unaware of its potential even though enrollment has been allowed since July of 2021. The newly approved California state budget also will have an uncertain impact on the program.

Our speaker, Melissa Amster, Esq., is an attorney focusing on special education and regional center benefits for people with disabilities and their families. She is also an Independent Facilitator in the Self-Determination Program. This program is an absolute must for attorneys who advise fiduciaries, financial advisors, or other professionals who currently, or may in the future, provide services relating to persons with developmental disabilities.