Litigation Bonds in Practice: When You Need One, How to Get It, What It Costs [Webinar] (OnDemand Streaming and Recorded Packages)

What You Will Learn

Agenda

Thursday, July 30, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time

Introduction: Litigation Bonds—What They Are and Why They Matter

• Understanding the difference between a bond and an undertaking
• Why bonds matter: security, risk allocation, and procedural requirements
• Where they arise most often: appeals, injunctions, attachments, and cost bonds

When Is a Bond Required (and What Happens If You Don’t Have One)?

• When bonds are mandatory vs. discretionary
• What happens if a required bond is not posted
• When waiver or modification may be available

Bond Amounts: How They’re Set—and How to Challenge Them

• How courts apply statutory formulas vs. discretion
• Key strategic considerations that impact the amount
• How to challenge excessive bond requirements effectively

Securing a Bond: Sureties, Alternatives, and Strategic Choices

• Your options: commercial sureties and personal sureties
• When and how to use alternatives such as cash, letters of credit, or writ petitions
• Choosing the right approach for your client

Posting the Bond: Key Steps, Timing, and Consequences

• How to properly post a bond
• When it becomes effective—and why timing matters
• The legal consequences that follow

Testimonials

This is a new program, therefore we do not yet have testimonials. However, Wendy Lascher, the chair and one of the speakers of this program, has spoken many times at our appellate related programs, to rave reviews.

Once this program is held, we will post reviews here.

Faculty

Wendy C. Lascher, Esq.
Partner/Certified Legal Specialist in Appellate Law
Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP

Though Wendy Lascher is one of California’s best-known appellate lawyers, her work on behalf of clients often begins well before an appeal. By crafting motions and consulting on trial strategy, Wendy helps clients either avoid appeals in the first place, or to be well-positioned to win cases on appeal. 

After nearly four-decades at her appellate-focused boutique, Lascher & Lascher, Wendy brought her practice to Ferguson Case Orr Paterson in 2011. She brought with her a California State Bar-certified appellate specialty in which she has represented clients in front of the United States Supreme Court, many times before the California Supreme Court, multiple U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal, and in every California Court of Appeal district. She has also handled cases in state and federal trial courts. 

Wendy has handled a wide range of appeals involving multinational corporations, municipalities and other government entities, complex family law, Death Row and other criminal cases, employment, real estate development, bankruptcies and other matters. 

Previously a president of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and of the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers, she regularly features in Los Angeles Magazine’s "Super Lawyers" roundups of top lawyers as well as its listings of the "Top 100 Southern California Super Lawyers" and "Top 50 Women Super Lawyers," and she is Av-Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbard. She also regularly lectures at the Ventura and Santa Barbara Colleges of Law and regularly speaks about appellate law and other matters for a variety of legal organizations. Widely published in legal journals, she is also the long-time editor of CITATIONS, the newsletter of the Ventura County Bar Association. 

Wendy has been a mentor with the Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Ventura County since 2008. She has also served as a board member at First National Bank of Ventura, Channel Counties Legal Services, the KCLU advisory board, and the Planned Parenthood Ventura Advisory Council. When not working or volunteering, Wendy enjoys gardening, early morning workouts, hiking, and spending time with her family. She is also a student pilot and expects to acquire her private pilot’s license in 2017. 

Armen Manasserian
Founder
Manasserian Law, APC

Armen Manasserian is the founder and principal of Manasserian Law, APC.

Armen began his career in intellectual property litigation and federal appellate practice. Within a year, Armen became head litigation counsel for The Pullman Group – founded by David Pullman, who pioneered the securitization of music royalties with such legendary artists as David Bowie, James Brown, and the Isley Brothers.

Armen ultimately expanded his practice by joining Lurie & Seltzer LLP, a distinguished litigation firm in Los Angeles. There, Armen successfully prosecuted and defended an array of complex business disputes. Among other victories, Armen prevailed at trial in a million real estate action, and enforced another multi-million-dollar judgment in multiple states. The latter case resulted in a published opinion by the California Court of Appeal.

After moving from Beverly Hills to his hometown of Pasadena, Armen joined Chora Young LLP, the preeminent judgment enforcement firm in Southern California. Armen spearheaded the firm’s litigation practice and took a deep dive into judgment enforcement. Since then, Armen has represented institutional and individual clients alike at every stage of litigation.

Armen founded Manasserian Law, APC with the singular goal of resolving disputes as efficiently as possible for his clients. Too often, attorneys descend into insignificant “tit-for-tat” battles that only waste their clients’ resources. Armen sees the bigger picture, working cooperatively when possible and striking surgically when necessary.

Armen is married with two beautiful daughters. He is a music fanatic, attending live shows monthly (often weekly). Armen is also an avid sports fan, and a lifelong supporter of the Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Armen Manasserian is the founder and principal of Manasserian Law, APC.

Armen began his career in intellectual property litigation and federal appellate practice. Within a year, Armen became head litigation counsel for The Pullman Group – founded by David Pullman, who pioneered the securitization of music royalties with such legendary artists as David Bowie, James Brown, and the Isley Brothers.

Armen ultimately expanded his practice by joining Lurie & Seltzer LLP, a distinguished litigation firm in Los Angeles. There, Armen successfully prosecuted and defended an array of complex business disputes. Among other victories, Armen prevailed at trial in a million real estate action, and enforced another multi-million-dollar judgment in multiple states. The latter case resulted in a published opinion by the California Court of Appeal.

After moving from Beverly Hills to his hometown of Pasadena, Armen joined Chora Young LLP, the preeminent judgment enforcement firm in Southern California. Armen spearheaded the firm’s litigation practice and took a deep dive into judgment enforcement. Since then, Armen has represented institutional and individual clients alike at every stage of litigation.

Armen founded Manasserian Law, APC with the singular goal of resolving disputes as efficiently as possible for his clients. Too often, attorneys descend into insignificant “tit-for-tat” battles that only waste their clients’ resources. Armen sees the bigger picture, working cooperatively when possible and striking surgically when necessary.

Armen is married with two beautiful daughters. He is a music fanatic, attending live shows monthly (often weekly). Armen is also an avid sports fan, and a lifelong supporter of the Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Los Angeles Dodgers.

And available to answer questions:

Arturo Ayala
Vice President/Appeal Bond Specialist
Court Surety Bond Agency

Mr. Ayala is an appeal bond specialist with Court Surety Agency (CSBA), a national leader of cilvil appellate bonds. He has been involved with the underwriting and issuing of appeal bonds for civil cases throughout the country for clients ranging from individuals needing a small appeal bond to publicly traded international companies in need of multi-million dollar bonds. He works intimately with each client and their attorneys to help evaluate potential collateral options and negotiates competitive terms for clients with surety companies.

Mr. Ayala is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. He started with CSBA in 2000 in a clerical position while completing his studies. Since then, he’s taken on various roles within the company, and has co-lead Court Surety Bond Agency since 2011 overseeing the underwriting, processing and issuance of all our appeal bonds throughout the country.

Fees

Fees & Format Options

🎯 Early Bird Rate Deadline: Save $20 through May 1, 2026.
Discount applied automatically at checkout.

💻 OnDemand Streaming

Watch the recorded seminar on your own schedule, as often as you’d like, from any device. Access lasts one year from purchase.

• Standard Rate: $259
• Early Bird Rate: $239*
• Includes: Seminar recording + written materials
• For individual use only

Group rates available for 3–4 attorneys watching together. Licenses available for 5+ attorneys—contact us for details. info@pincusproed.com or (877) 858-3848.

📦 Recorded Packages (Download, DVD, or CD)

These packages are for a single viewer and include seminar materials.

▶️ Video Recording (Download or DVD)

• Standard Rate: $259
• Early Bird Rate: $239*
• For individual use only

🎧 Audio Only Recording (Download or CD)

Great for listening in your car or on the go.

• Standard Rate: $259
• Early Bird Rate: $239*
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🎥 + 🎧 Video + Audio Combo (Download, DVD, or CD)

• Standard Rate: $309
• Early Bird Rate: $289*
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Shipping & Tax: $12 shipping added to DVD/CD orders (plus sales tax in CA)

🗓️ Availability

This program will be recorded live on July 30, 2026.
OnDemand Streaming and Recorded Packages will be available approximately 2–3 weeks after the seminar. If you need access sooner, direct Zoom links will be provided.

⚠️ Important Notes

• OnDemand Streaming can be viewed on any device.
• Recorded Downloads must be downloaded to a computer first before transferring to another device. Files are delivered as a zipped folder containing the recording and written materials.

💼 Group Access & Licensing

Discounted rates are available for 3–4 attorneys watching together (Live or OnDemand).
Licenses are also available for firms or agencies with 5+ attorneys.

To inquire or purchase group access:
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CLE Credit

🎓 CLE Credit Information

California:
General CLE: Approved for 1.5 General CLE credits.
Participatory Certified Legal Specialist Units in Appellate Law: Approved for 1.5 Certified Legal Specialist Units in Appellate Law through July 30, 2028.
Self-Study Certified Legal Specialist Units in Appellate Law: Approved for 1.5 Certified Legal Specialist Units in Appellate Law through July 30, 2031.

New York:
This program is eligible for 1.5 General CLE credits under New York’s Approved Jurisdiction policy.
Pincus Professional Education is a California Accredited Provider, and California is an approved jurisdiction under Section 6 of the New York State CLE Board Regulations and Guidelines.

🌎 Other States

CLE credit is officially approved in the states listed above.
If you practice in a different state, we’re happy to help—upon request, we will provide the materials and information you need to apply for CLE credit on your own. Many of our past attendees have successfully obtained credit in other jurisdictions.

To request assistance:
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