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The Rules and Forms Committee of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, has proposed revisions to Local Rules.
 
Attached please find an Invitation to Comment regarding the proposed rule revisions. This proposal is being distributed for public comment in compliance with California Rules of Court, rule 10.613(g). The proposed revisions may be found on the Court’s website at www.occourts.org. Click on “Forms & Filing”, then “Local Rules of Court”; the full text of the revisions is found on the “Invitation to Comment” link.
 
The deadline to submit comments on the proposed revisions is October 16, 2015.

The United States District Court-Central District of California, the nation’s largest Federal trial court is accepting applications from qualified persons in our Los Angeles office, for the above-mentioned position.
To view the full announcement, please visit http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/employment/staff-attorney

Comments sought:
 
One new proposal has been posted for comment:
 
Criminal and Traffic Procedure: Appearance in Court for Infractions Without Deposit of Bail
Item Number: SP15-06
Deadline for Comments: September 7, 2015 5:00 PM
Submit Comment Online Or, email: invitations@jud.ca.gov

The Criminal Law and Traffic Advisory Committees propose amending rule 4.105 of the California Rules of Court to apply the rule to non-traffic infractions and require courts to consider the totality of the circumstances of a particular case when making bail determinations before trial. The committees also propose adding an advisory committee comment to clarify the scope of the rule and explain that consideration of the totality of the circumstances includes whether an order setting bail would impose an undue hardship on the defendant. The proposed amendments were developed in response to recent Judicial Council directives to expand the application of the rule and promote access to justice in all infraction cases.

If you have any questions, please contact Camilla Kieliger, at camilla.kieliger@jud.ca.gov, or at 415-865-7681.

Please click on the link below to view the attached Notice from the Clerk inviting public comment on changes to the local rules that are proposed to become effective December 1, 2015.

https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/news/changes-local-rules-proposed-become-effective-december-1-2015

Apply at: http://bit.ly/hma3981

At Hyundai, we've rethought our business and created cars that combine performance, quality, design and innovation into a complete package.

It's time you rethink what you expect from an employer.

At Hyundai, we understand you're not just building a career – you're building a life. We believe in our people and realize that our success is a direct result of our commitment in offering you great opportunities for your career. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for a chance to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

Purpose:

• Responsible for heading the Privacy Office and serving as primary counsel to the Company and relevant business units to mitigate risk related to privacy issues.
• Oversees all ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to the company's policies and procedures regarding the privacy of, and access to, company-related information. This includes compliance with data privacy regulations in connection with information concerning clients, customers, HAEA and other IT partners, employees, business practices and operations, and enterprise IT systems.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and adherence to the company's privacy strategy and program. Ensure that privacy practices are in place and compliant with applicable laws and industry-specific regulations.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (e.g., IT leaders, Office of Customer Management, Human Resources, and Legal) and committees to ensure that the company has and maintains appropriate privacy requirements and applicable information notices and materials reflecting current legal practices and organization requirements.
• Performs initial and periodic information privacy risk assessments and conducts related ongoing compliance monitoring activities in coordination with the company's other compliance and operation assessment functions.
• Initiates, facilitates and promotes activities to foster information privacy awareness within the organization and related entities.
• Reviews all system-related information security plans throughout the company to ensure alignment between security and privacy practices.
• Works with all company personnel involved with any aspect of release of protected company information to ensure full coordination and cooperation under the policies and legal requirements.
• Serves as information privacy counsel to the Company for all departments and appropriate entities.
• Maintain knowledge of privacy practices across the company in order to better understand and isolate the risk of exposure or liabilities, recommend realistic preventive measures, and respond to information security incidents.
• Support controls and compliance requirements specified by internal and/or external audit.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal and state privacy legislation and regulations and monitors industry trends and advancements to ensure company adaptation and compliance.
• Monitor HMA's data usage including vehicle technologies, data usage rights, data ownership with partners, vendors and affiliates, online behavioral advertising, mobile device usage, social media, etc.
• Collaborate with HAEA as well as relevant vendors and business units to manage data breach incidents, any required breach notifications and any required remediation.
• Serve as liaison to respond to inquiries from outside parties (e.g., government, NGO's, etc.).
• Obtain relevant Company privacy certifications and manage any applicable registrations with state and federal authorities.
• Assist with the retention and coordination of outside counsel, communications counsel, forensics firms, credit monitoring services, experts and investigators and other vendors, as needed.
• Prepare written reports for review by senior management regarding trends.
• Manage staff, effectively coach, counsel, and develop staff. Utilize the diverse talents of the staff by efficiently managing staff's time, materials and budget while focusing on the goals and vision of the company.

Authority:

• Establish and administer policies and practices as they relate to privacy protection of company information.
• Authority to direct activities of assigned staff.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree a plus
• Juris Doctorate required; from a top tier law school a plus.

Related Experience:

• Ten plus years of broad privacy and data protection, compliance or legal experience.
• Three to five years of supervisory experience desired.

Skill / Knowledge:

• Strong technology acumen and the ability to assess privacy gaps.
• Understanding of information security governance frameworks and related controls.
• Strong project management skills as well as process development background.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data protection and privacy laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, outside counsel and vendors.
• Ability to operate and employ solid decision-making skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain highly effective relationships externally and internally.
• Ability to influence professionals of senior management level.
• Strong analytical skills particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness.
• Proficiency in various computer programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Certification Required:

• Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) designation from the International Association of Privacy Professionals is required.
• Member of California State Bar Association.

Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal civil rights laws that is not related to job requirements. Hyundai Motor America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Board of Trustees approved the distribution of the Mentoring Task Force Report and Recommendations for a 45-day public comment period (deadline for comments is September 9, 2015).  If you are interested in the creation of a mentoring program for new lawyers, please see the notice of public comment and draft report at:
 
http://www.calbar.ca.gov/AboutUs/PublicComment/201514.aspx

The Advisory Committee on Civil Jury Instructions has approved and posted its 27th release of proposed revisions to the civil instructions (CACI) for public comment. In response to developments in the law over the last six months, this release includes proposed new and revised instructions and verdict forms, and one proposed renumbered verdict form (CACI No. VF-405). We are very interested in your input.
 
The proposed changes and additions are available for viewing on the internet at http://www.courts.ca.gov/policyadmin-invitationstocomment.htm. 
Only these currently proposed changes and additions are being submitted for comment at this time. We will gladly accept other comments, but the committee will not be able to consider them until the next release cycle.
 
Our preferred way of receiving your comments is in a Word file attached to an e-mail sent to civiljuryinstructions@jud.ca.gov. However, you may also respond online.  And we have also posted a comment form that you may use to comment on individual instruction or groups of instructions. Comments by letter should be sent to:
 
Mr. Bruce Greenlee, Attorney
Judicial Council of California
Advisory Committee on Civil Jury Instructions
455 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
The deadline for receiving comments is Friday, August 28, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.

All comments will be reviewed by the advisory committee, which will make recommendations to the Judicial Council's Rules and Projects Committee and then to the full council. Comments received will become part of the public record of the council's action.
 
When submitting comments, please:
Indicate whether you agree with the proposal, would agree with the proposal if it is modified, or do not agree with the proposal.
Clearly identify the specific language in the instruction that you are commenting on.
Suggest alternative language, if appropriate.
Provide any applicable authority for your position.
 
We encourage your comments and critique because they help us refine both the particular instructions and the more global choices about format and approach.  We appreciate your participation in this effort.
 
On behalf of the Advisory Committee on Civil Jury Instructions
Hon. Martin J. Tangeman, Chair

Apply at http://bit.ly/hma3381

Req Id 3381 - Posted 06/29/2015 - Fountain Valley, California (NHQ) - Legal
 
At Hyundai, we’ve rethought our business and created cars that combine performance, quality, design and innovation into a complete package.

It’s time you rethink what you expect from an employer.

At Hyundai, we understand you're not just building a career – you're building a life. We believe in our people and realize that our success is a direct result of our commitment in offering you great opportunities for your career. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for a chance to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

Purpose:
~ Responsible for legal representation and advice to HMA departments and executives in the primary areas of contractual matters, BlueLink/Connected Car, Office of Customer Management, data sharing, privacy, antitrust, compliance, policy development and risk management, plus ancillary training of employees related to the foregoing areas.

Major Responsibilities:
~ Internal legal work pertaining to all HMA contracting terms, privacy and data sharing policies, supplier and employee compliance issues, antitrust inquiries and new product development.
~ Review and negotiate documentation, draft such documents as the particular deal may require, including corporate resolutions, legal opinions, and all required agreements.
~ Advise and review procedures for compliance with governing law, including but not limited to, state and federal privacy laws, licensing requirements, antitrust matters, DMV compliance, and applicable disclosure and reporting requirements. Maintain current knowledge of recent developments in case law and changes to statutes and regulations.
~ Negotiate, draft, and/or review of HMA supplier and inter-company contracts with a value or potential liability of $100,000 or higher. Train, advise and assist the Purchasing Department staff with review and negotiation of HMA contracts with a value or potential liability under $100,000.
~ Assist the Associate General Counsel, Risk Management with risk management issues, special projects and task force assignments, as needed.
~ Provide legal advice concerning insurance and risk management matters affecting HMA privacy and network security.
~ Provide legal advice and oversight in litigation matters related to assigned HMA clients.
~ As needed, draft corporate minutes, respond to state and federal government inquiries, and assist with policy development matters.
~ Continual training and education of employees and management in changing areas of legal requirements.
~ Assist corporate affiliates with legal matters upon request.

Authority:
~ Authority to negotiate all contractual language for the company.
~ Authority to provide legal advice to HMA clients and determine compliance with applicable laws and policies.

Education:
~ Bachelor's degree required.
~ Juris Doctor Degree.
~ Admission to California Bar.

Related Experience:
~ Eight to twelve years legal experience including law firm and/or in-house position(s) preferred.
~ Strong contract, corporate and risk management experience.
~ Five to seven years of supervisory experience desired.

Skill / Knowledge:
~ High level of writing and negotiating skills.
~ Knowledge of broad spectrum of business and legal issues and specific knowledge of auto distributor related issues.
~ Privacy law knowledge highly preferred, but will train.
~ Ability to interact effectively with individuals of varied backgrounds and skill levels.
~ Ability to research in a thorough and effective manner.
~ Effective time management and work ethic.
~ Ability to work independently and willingness to undertake substantial and diverse job responsibilities.

Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws.  The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal civil rights laws that is not related to job requirements.  Hyundai Motor America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Hyundai, we’ve rethought our business and created cars that combine performance, quality, design and innovation into a complete package.

It’s time you rethink what you expect from an employer.

At Hyundai, we understand you're not just building a career – you're building a life. We believe in our people and realize that our success is a direct result of our commitment in offering you great opportunities for your career. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for a chance to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

Purpose:

• Manage all administrative tasks for the Division.
• Coordinate the daily affairs for the Division Head to meet the diverse requirements of HMC, HMA Regions, and direct reports under Division Head’s supervision.
• Coordinate the Division Head’s calendar, travel, meetings, conference calls, written communications, correspondence, and other project-oriented roles.
• Work independently, innovatively and efficiently in a high pace environment handling multiple responsibilities and meeting multiple deadlines.
• Maintain helpful, willing and responsive attitude with all divisional interactions.
  

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support and front-line customer service to assist in administering specific programs, follow-ups, and coordinate with procedures/processes for divisional projects.
• Assist Division Head and staff with expense report submission.
• Coordinate travel arrangements with HMA’s corporate travel agency.
• Proactively monitor and analyze division budget spending and assist division with accruals and budget schedules.
• Process invoices for payment for Legal Department in Casetrack, obtain approval(s) and export batch data into SAP.
• Generate monthly Product Liability/Class Action/Project E Reimbursement reports for internal management as well as HMC.
• Generate monthly Warranty Reimbursement reports.
• Create monthly accrual list for Finance Department, indicate pending invoice settlements and (SAP inquiry) and invoices not posted at month end.
• Assist with casting, finalizing and monitoring of the Legal Department budgets. Utilize SAP software to create check request/purchase requests.
• Work with the Division Head’s direct reports to ensure goal setting and year-end evaluations are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update Outlook contact and/or email groups.
• Review files/materials for accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare and/or assist in preparation of reports and presentations as required by management.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings internally and/or with clients and vendors.
• Provide assistance in researching and analyzing division related information, if, and when, necessary.
• Maintain and update division specific system/software.
• Provide administrative support for division managers and employees, if, and when, necessary.
• Manage internal/external correspondence, handling highly confidential issues.
• Provide office administration including, but not limited to, SAP, Casetrack software, financial program, filing, meeting arrangements, report preparation and editing, HMA record management, ad hoc reports, and telephone screening.
• Any other tasks and responsibilities, not limited to above, as assigned by the Division Head. 
  

Authority:

This position stands alone as the Executive Assistant wears many different hats and has to organize and coordinate all aspects of the work environment. Though decisions are not critical to the running of the division or company, each decision is based on knowledge and understanding of what needs to be done to bring a project to closure in a professional, collaborative and timely manner.

Education:

• ~ Must be a high school graduate.
• ~ Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  

Related Experience:

Two to four years of administrative work experience in a professional office environment, preferably two plus years working at higher management level.

Skill / Knowledge:

• ~ Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word/Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• ~ Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• ~ Working knowledge of SAP.
• ~ Organized and detail oriented.
• ~ Ability to work with a variety of personalities.
  

Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws.  The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal civil rights laws that is not related to job requirements.  Hyundai Motor America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply go to https://www.hyundaiusa.com/about-hyundai/careers/

Two new proposals to amend the California Rules of Court have been posted to the California Courts web site, at

http://www.courts.ca.gov/policyadmin-invitationstocomment.htm.
 
SP15-03: Judicial Administration: Rule for Advisory Committee on Financial Accountability and Efficiency for the Judicial Branch
The Executive and Planning Committee (E&P) recommends that rule 10.63 of the California Rules of Court, which concerns the Advisory Committee on Financial Accountability and Efficiency for the Judicial Branch, be amended to expand the committee’s charge by modifying the description of its duties, to provide more specificity to the membership criteria, to add a membership category, and to make technical changes.
The deadline for comment is Friday, June 5, 2015.
 
SP15-04: Judicial Administration: Implementation of Court Technology Governance and Strategic Plan
This proposal would amend rules 10.16 and 10.53 of the California Rules of Court to implement the Court Technology Governance and Strategic Plan, recommended by the Technology Planning Task Force and adopted by the Judicial Council. Among the task force’s recommendations was revising the roles and responsibilities of the Judicial Council Technology Committee (JCTC) and the Court Technology Advisory Committee (CTAC). The task force also recommended changing CTAC’s name to the Information Technology Advisory Committee to reflect its broader role and responsibilities as sponsor of branchwide technology initiatives.
The deadline for comment is Friday, June 19, 2015.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Camilla Kieliger, at camilla.kieliger@jud.ca.gov, or at 415-865-7681.