Alaska CLE - COVID 19 Topics Courses

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  • Employment Law Issues in Telework Environments

    The COVID-19 virus ushered in a new age of remote work all over the world. Since then, the battle between employees wanting to maintain work-from-home status and employers trying to find ways to bring employees back to the office has remained fierce. This CLE course will outline the employment law issues that arise for employers who allow employees to telework on either a full-time or hybrid basis. The course will identify trends, unique problems associated with telework, and best prac... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Trends in Property Law Post-Pandemic

    This CLE course covers recent development in New York real property law, focusing on the changes brought about by the recent pandemic and societal recovery in its aftermath. Topics include representation of clients in eviction proceedings—both residential and commercial, landlord and tenant. Orders to show cause, motions, evidentiary issues and trial practice are among the litigation techniques discussed. The course also covers foreclosure litigation and the new statutes affecting forecl... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Virtual Isolation: Is Hyperconnectivity Helping or Harming the Legal Professional?

    If we stop to think about what we look at most during the day, the answer would probably not be our family or friends, nor our clients or colleagues. The most feasible option would be our mobile phone. Smartphones are now our companions for work, social, leisure and even family life. However, excessive use can lead to problems of dependence, addiction and fear. We find ourselves simultaneously connected and alone. Workers today are ‘never turned off.” Like our mobile phones, we only go on stan... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Distinguishing Between Employers and Contractors in Light of the New DOL Guidelines

    As many if not most of have seen, the gig economy is a new kid on the block in the world of commerce. During the lockdown of the pandemic, the gig economy, particularly food delivery services grew significantly—such services are now ubiquitous. Those working in the gig economy, including such familiar names as Uber, Lyft, Grubhub, Doordash and others all have one common component of their work—they pick and choose where and when they will work. Given this autonomy, the question has... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Hot Topics and Trends in Employment Law

    Join us for updates about the dynamic and fast-changing employment laws and EPL trends across the country. This CLE presentation reviews key developments in employment law over the last year and new legislation and trends affecting employment cases. Topics include the interplay between and among the FMLA, ADA, and OSHA with regard to Covid-related claims; confidentiality clauses in the post “me too” period; medical marijuana laws and accommodation issues, and post-Covid EPL verdict tre... More Info

    $50
    1.25General Credits

  • Labor and Employment Law Update: What’s New and What’s Next

    This CLE will include both New York State and Federal laws and will discuss updates and developments in labor and employment law. Some of the topics will include: The latest Covid requirements, (yes there are still specific laws and issues on this), sick leave, Unemployment Insurance relating to 1099’s, discrimination, workers’ compensation, wage and hour law updates, electronic monitoring, arbitration agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements and other labor and emplo... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Force Majeure: Constant Contingency In Turbulent Times

    Name your poison: Pandemic? War? Supply Chain Interruption? Government Decree? Regulatory Change? Riot? Weather? Internet Outage? Or what? This timely CLE explores Force Majeure from the practical perspectives of contractual verbiage or absence, qualifying events, transactional effects and contests, including the impact of common law, statutes and court decisions. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Staying Safe and Sound: Maintaining a Realistic Work/Life Balance in Uncertain Times

    We know that you may still be getting bombarded with messages about Covid related issues, whether that be on television, social media, or in your work and community networks. In uncertain times like these, anxiety, stress, fear, and negative thoughts can easily take control. You may still be worried about being in crowds, wearing a mask, getting another vaccine or booster for yourself and your loved ones, your office, your clients, your finances or how to manage whatever the future holds as... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Sports Law: New World, New Challenges

    This CLE presentation will discuss the major legal issues, changes and trends in an area of rapid change. Aimed for a general audience, it will discuss a broad array of issues, from the court rulings point to a growing professionalization of college athletes through name, image and likeness agreements and the increasing role that school boosters are playing. In addition, the presentation will cover updates regarding Covid and sports, new labor agreements, and updates on antitrust law.... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • False Claims Act and COVID-19

    This CLE course will provide an update on COVID-19 Litigation, including trends, insight, funds, and success, with a particular focus on whistleblower litigation. The primary statutes under which relief from government fraud, waste, and abuse, may be sought are the federal and state False Claims Acts (“FCAs”). This course will provide attendees with an overview of the whistleblower laws, the potential to use the False Claims Act as a tool to fight COVID-19 fraud update on the types of... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • How to Settle Cases During a Pandemic

    COVID-19 has decimated jobs and businesses, causing an upsurge in delinquent account receivables. As difficult as payment has been for debtors, our creditor clients are also losing revenue through uncollectible debt. But through creative negotiations, collection professionals can try and maximize collections during these difficult times with the right mix of empathy, assessment and long term planning. Learn how to successfully keep clients and increase collections by getting to the hea... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Commercial Lease Disputes: To Litigate or Arbitrate; Which is the Best Way to Resolve Them

    During the COVID/Post-COVID Era there seems to be a proliferation of disputes between tenants and commercial landlords. So what is the best way to resolve them? Our panel of experts will discuss the pros and cons of commercial lease litigation as well as the pros and cons of commercial lease arbitration. There will also be a panel discussion of the hot button issues and ample time for questions and answers from the audience. More Info

    $75
    1.75General Credits

  • E-Signatures: Managing the New Reality

    The world has changed. Now more than ever, the significance and usability of electronic signatures has come to the forefront. This informative CLE program will discuss governing law and various e-signature platforms, as well as provide a demonstration of how you can incorporate them into your practice. More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Back to Normal: Handling New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Matters in the Post-Covid Era

    The COVID-19 pandemic put many practices into a tailspin and perhaps none more than the landlord-tenant practice. Indeed, words like “evictions” and “moratorium” became household phrases after the Covid pandemic and they remain as such even today. However, as life moves on so does the practice of law and in this course we will explore just how to proceed with a “normal” landlord-tenant practice following the conclusion of the pandemic. In this course, we will explore the basic concepts... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Navigating E-Discovery and Its Emerging Trends

    This CLE course will review some of the emerging trends in e-discovery including the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The course will include an in depth review and practical tips when dealing with issues relating to the inadvertent or intention destruction of electronic data. We will also discuss some of the emerging trends that practitioners encounter such as the expanding volume of data and the sophistication of analytics, Technology Assisted Review, and AI. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Issues To Consider When Drafting Construction Contracts

    This CLE course will provide insight as to the Issues that should be considered when drafting Construction Contracts. The topics discussed are as follows: Drafting Construction Contracts, Mechanics Liens, Termination, Delay Damages, Liquidated v actual damages, Change Orders, Material escalation costs, Insurance and Bonds, and Dispute resolution. More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Remove The "Stress" From Removal Defense: Practice Before The Federal Immigration Courts

    Practicing before the federal immigration courts, known as "EOIR" for short, can often be very stressful for attorneys. Not only must attorneys keep up with the near-constant change in immigration law itself, but with the nearly as volatile policies and procedures of the Courts themselves. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Courts have gone through a major procedural transformation, including the introduction of electronic filings on the ECAS system. However, removal defense before... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Legal Liability of The Cruise Industry for COVID-19 Related Injuries and Deaths of Passengers and Crew

    This course will examine the recent slew of cases involving suits by passengers against cruise lines for damages relating to the Covid-19 Pandemic. It will also examine ship-owner liability to crews under traditional principles of Maritime Law and the Jones Act. Particular attention will be paid to claims for emotional distress where passengers were exposed to the virus and quarantined but never contracted the virus. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • The Ethics of Law Firm Management: Now More Than Ever

    So you want to hang out your own shingle and open your own law practice? Or do you want to join with another lawyer or several lawyers and open a law firm? Do you think running a law practice is easy? Opening is easy, managing and running the practice is more difficult. This course will go over the Rules of Professional Conduct and the ethical considerations you must follow to be a lawyer and to run a law practice. Lawyers are held to a higher standard than a regular business-person, y... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Navigating Landlord Tenant Disputes in A Post-COVID World

    Like all other aspects of life, COVID has affected the litigation and resolution of disputes between landlord and tenants in New York City area. The enforcement of straight forward lease defaults such as the nonpayment of rent have become more difficult to navigate due to ever changing procedural requirements resulting from numerous Executive and Administrative Orders. This lecture will summarize the current procedural stature of landlord/tenant litigation in the Civil and Supreme Co... More Info

    $50
    1.25General Credits

  • What Attorneys Need to Know About The Current State of Vaccination Mandates

    This course will cover the state of COVID-19 vaccination mandates as we enter the 3rd year of the pandemic -- what rules have been made, where they stand with court challenges and state efforts to counter them, and where things will go from here. Specifically, we will examine the current state of: the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard and the OSHA proposed rule, and the litigation arguments that have been brought against them rules issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Home is Where The License Is: Ethical Considerations for Lawyer Relocation During and After the Pandemic

    Many lawyers relocated during the pandemic, either to escape perceived risk or simply because they could due to remote working. This CLE program will assess the legal and ethical ramifications of relocation to states beyond where one is licensed, addressing both authorization to practice, jurisdiction, and choice of rules. More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Navigating COVID-Era Moratoriums

    New York State enacted legislation including foreclosure and eviction moratoriums to protect certain tenants and mortgagees in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. To qualify for such protections, residential and qualifying commercial tenants/mortgagors were required to attest to their COVID-related hardship to take advantage of the protections. In August of this year, the US Supreme Court holding in Chrysafis et al. v. Marks found that such protections violated an owner’s due process ri... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Emerging Post Pandemic Cybersecurity Issues for Lawyers

    Implementing defensible cybersecurity is now top-down law firm goal, and integrates process (technology) and policy (e.g., cybersecurity, incident response, business continuity, disaster recovery, remote work, bring-your-own-device, and backup, to name a few). The post-Pandemic challenges for attorneys working remotely, and using a variety of computing devices and methods (desktops, laptops, mobile devices, “cloud” or “virtualized” computing, etc.) have amplified an attorney’s profess... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Introduction to Chapter 11, Subchapter V: An Accessible and Affordable Option for Small Businesses

    Due to the significant federal and state response to Covid-19, including stimulus payments and eviction moratoriums, bankruptcy filings have reached record lows. However, as funds run out and government programs expire, small businesses looking for a new lifeline may consider Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. This CLE provides counsel representing creditors and debtors with an introduction to Subchapter V, a roadmap for plan approval, commercial lease issues, a... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • A Hundred Little Things: Negotiating Commercial Real Estate Leases, Focusing on Technology, Ethics and COVID Amendments

    This advanced CLE course is designed to benefit lawyers working in a variety of fields. While it is not meant to function as a primer on individual lease clauses, it does address the type of lawyer who needs to make sure all stakeholders are consulted and heard as well as technology buffs and those who wake up wondering if they asked their client to check the stacking plan in the building before agreeing to an expansion. Beyond that, the course is relevant to anyone whose clients are... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Business Interruption Coverage Post-Covid: Property and Business Interruption Claims and Forensic Accounting

    Covid-19 has impacted the economy in so many ways. Private organizations and public entities have turned to their Business Interruption insurance policy to help offset their income losses resulting from the pandemic. This course will explore the current status of insurance claims for business interruption, and explain how a claimant needs to prepare, present and support their lost income claim. Presented by two of the most experienced professionals in business interruption insu... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Labor & Employment Update From A-Z: American Disabilities Act (ADA) to Zoom Calls and Everything in Between

    This CLE course will consider updates and developments in labor and employment law, both New York State and Federal. Specific topics will include: Vaccination Policies COVID Issues The New York State Sick Leave Law The NY Heroes Act Wage and Hour Law Updates Discrimination Issues Workers’ Compensation Unemployment Insurance and other labor and employment issues, topics and strategies. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • How Covid-19 Legislation has Impacted Commercial Landlord-Tenant Litigation

    The past seventeen months dramatically changed the commercial Landlord-Tenant practice. This CLE course will introduce key legislation and executive orders which impacted a landlord’s ability to collect rent, a tenant’s ability to delay paying rent and a guarantor’s ability to avoid personal liability and practical consideration and suggestions. More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • Remote Legal Work in the Post-Pandemic Age

    The Pandemic has finally taught lawyers, even the most technologically averse, that they can work from just about anywhere. But have the law and professional responsibility rules kept pace? In this program, we will explore the disconnect between the reality of remote practice and the applicable legal and ethical rules. We will use hypotheticals to discuss the key issues, such as virtual law offices, working remotely across state lines, in-state law office requirements, and more.... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Gambling: The "Secret" Addiction

    Recent studies have shown that there has been a dramatic increase in impairment due to alcoholism, drug addiction and mental health disorders among members of the legal profession. The statistics are compelling and clearly indicate that 1 out of 3 attorneys will likely have a need for substance use or mental health services at some point in their careers. What about that “other” addiction – Gambling ? The United States Supreme Court, in Murphy vs. NCAA, held that sports gamblin... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • COVID-19 Fraud and Recent Trends in False Claims Act Litigation

    A whistleblower or qui tam action can provide financial rewards to individuals who have information that a healthcare company/individual has committed fraud waste or abuse against the government. The primary statutes under which this relief may be sought are the federal and state False Claims Acts (“FCAs”). In addition to the FCAs, in California there is a statute which allows relief to be sought when the same fraud, waste and abuse, is committed against Californian private insurance c... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • No One Makes It Out Unscathed: The Effects of Trauma, Stress and Burnout On Our Lives

    Attorneys hopefully recognize that like many other professionals, their lives are filled to the brim with stress. It’s important to be proactive in dealing with it. The consequences of shrugging it off can be catastrophic - not only for them but for their family, staff and friends. And then there’s trauma. The ramifications of trauma aren’t discussed as frequently as those of stress and thus, for many attorneys, trauma is a topic in need of attention. Trauma can be secondary or vicario... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Change is the Only Constant: Foreclosure Statute of Limitations, Trial Practice, and Covid-19 Procedures

    Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the fact that New York foreclosures have largely been in a dormant state for over a year, chances are you may have taken your eyes off recent developments. However, newly imposed court procedures, Administrative Orders, and significant case law from the Appellate Divisions and Court of Appeals, have changed how foreclosures will be handled once the moratoriums are fully lifted. This CLE provides foreclosure Plaintiff and Defendant attorneys with import... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Employee Manual: A Key Risk Management, Legal Compliance and HR Management Tool

    Every employer has employment policies…some are written…and some are verbal…and some are “understood.” The best practice for the employer is to compile all of these rules in one place…an Employee Manual. This course will explore the ways that a well drafted Employee Manual may help satisfy the three functions that an employer must execute: (1) communicating Human Resources policies; (2) managing the risk of litigation by or on behalf of employees; (3) complying with the abundance of fed... More Info

    $125
    2.5General Credits

  • Virtual Civil Jury Trial and Advanced Zoom Techniques: A Guideline for Remote Proceedings

    Join this panel as they present a three part lecture outlining the guidelines during remote proceedings. The first part will address advanced Zoom techniques from initiation through bench trial. The second part will discuss the tools need to successfully complete a virtual civil jury trial. Lastly, the panel consisting of Lawyers and a Judge will come together in a group discussion to discuss their recent participation in a virtual civil jury trial. More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • New Developments in Federal and New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Law in the Covid Era

    We just passed the one year mark in dealing with the difficulties brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s obvious that every area of the law has been hit hard. However, the law is not static and it is constantly moving forward and clearly, one of the areas under great scrutiny is housing and landlord-tenant law. Regardless of what side of the coin you are on (landlord or tenant, commercial or residential), the ground is literally shifting under our feet. The question is which way is it sh... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • COVID-19 and Due Process

    This CLE program will focus on due process issues related to litigating cases during the COVID pandemic. Topics can include issues with jury selection, public access to courts, witness testimony, use of remote/video testimony, speedy trial, and best health practices in offices and in court. The presentation is designed to be modular and specific areas can be expanded or removed based on other presentations. More Info

    $35
    0.75General Credit

  • The Long Road Back: Commercial Landlord and Tenant Strategies and Covid-19 Defenses

    Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and related government shutdowns, our landlord-tenant courts will be stretched beyond their limits once they are re-opened and eviction moratoria have fully expired. This CLE provides landlords and tenants with strategies to circumvent court backlogs and discusses how trial courts have addressed impossibility of contract and other relevant Covid-19 defenses. The CLE also provides an update on the commercial eviction moratorium and previews relevant legislat... More Info

    $50
    1.25General Credits

  • Ethical Considerations During a Pandemic

    This session will examine a number of ethical issues concerning client representation during the pandemic. The course is designed for both attorneys and investigators and will focus on the particular issues that have arisen as a result of COVID-19 such as virtual meetings, and digital storage of material and information. More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Enforcement of Judgments in New Jersey and New York during the COVID Pandemic

    Success in every case ultimately comes down to a collection. Obtaining a Judgment is only half the battle. A client who obtains a Judgment in his/her favor whether by default, motion or trial will not be made whole unless steps are taken to ensure the Judgment is paid. Join attorney Jeffrey H. Ward as he discusses mechanisms for collecting Judgments that are entered in the Courts of New Jersey and New York during the COVID pandemic. Mr. Ward begins with a review of how Judgments can be... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Commercial Leasing and Bankruptcy in the Era of COVID

    The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a major disruption to both large and small businesses as well as to commercial landlords, whose tenants cannot meet their existing rental obligations. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the implications of bankruptcy filings on commercial leases, how commercial leases are treated in bankruptcy, using the Bankruptcy Code to maximize the financial interests of landlords and tenants, the implications of restructuring,, the effects of COVID -- and more. More Info

    $75
    1.75General Credits

  • Covid-19 and Sports: Legal Issues and Future Challenges

    COVID-19 has impacted every industry across the world, including sports and entertainment. In addition to the industries themselves, each individual player has been affected. This CLE course will explain the direct issues that have arisen in sports as a result of COVID-19. The course will also address legal issues related to college sports and names, images and likenesses and the Olympic Athletes Empowerment Act as well as risk management in the field. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Coronavirus and Your Mental Health: A Lawyer’s Guide to Coping with Isolation, Anxiety and Fear in Uncertain Times

    We know that you have been bombarded with messages about the Coronavirus over the last few months, whether that be on television, social media, or in your community networks. At uncertain times like this, anxiety, stress, fear, and negative thoughts can easily take control. You may be worried about being in crowds, your loved ones, your seniors, your office, your clients, your finances, or how to manage a quarantine. Moreover, recent studies have shown that there has been a dramatic increase i... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • How to Maintain a Successful ADR Practice in the Age of COVID…and Beyond

    Join NYCLA's ADR Committee for PART 2 of its discussion on the Business of an ADR Practice -- Maintaining an ADR Practice. Topics to be discussed include: How Has COVID Changed ADR Practice Cybersecurity Best Practices and Insurance Considerations in the Age of COVID Running an ADR Practice: Solo or Partnership; Are 2 Better than 1? Retainers, Invoicing, Payment Plans, Dealing with Accounts Receivable Never Stop Learning as we Move Toward the Future Evolving as a Professional in... More Info

    $100
    2.25General Credits

  • Basics of Social Security Disability Practice What Should You Expect

    This CLE course is designed for attorneys who are considering adding Social Security disability claimant representation to their practices. Presented by Jonathan Ginsberg, an experienced disability lawyer with over 25 years’ experience representing disability applicants, you will learn how to identify cases with the highest likelihood of success, cases to avoid, the three theories of disability that apply in every case and the time line for a typical case. Jonathan will discuss recent... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Recent Developments in Restrictive Covenants & Non-competes

    Restrictive covenants, including non-competes, are used by many employers to restrict a former employee's ability to work for a competitor after cessation of his or her employment. While New York courts tend to disfavor them, it is also well established that non-compete provisions will be enforced under certain circumstances. Our distinguished panel will discuss factors to be considered including: the employer's legitimate protectable interests; the scope of the restrictions, including... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • More Than Just Force Majeure: The Legal Aspects of Sports During and After the Covid-19 Pandemic

    This CLE course will provide a broad overview of the significant legal aspects of sports business affected both during and in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, analyzing legal, contractual, risk and economic challenges faced by principally North American sports leagues, teams, unions, and players and contracts. The course will begin its focus on how the Covid-19 pandemic affected sports- looking at the different approaches leagues and governing entities have taken in postponing games an... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Compassionate Release: Covid-19 Effects On The Criminal Justice System

    The impact of COVID-19 is being felt in areas that you might not expect, including that of prison sentences. This CLE course, presented by renowned attorneys Benjamin Brafman and Jeffrey Schwartz, will explain how to move for a reduced prison sentence based on COVID-19. The course will explain the various related provisions and requirements including Reduction in Sentence (RIS), Exhaustion Requirement, and the Extraordinary and Compelling Reasons Requirement. The specifics of a release... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • The Future of Cannabis: Navigating a Prosperous Future Amidst Patchwork Regulations and a Pandemic

    For years, the cannabis industry -- both marijuana and hemp -- have navigated regulatory uncertainties. Now, with the impacts of the COVID pandemic and a seeming lack of regulatory progress in full force, what does the future hold for the cannabis industry? In this CLE session, we will discuss the past, present and future of the cannabis industry including topics such as pending and anticipated legislative and regulatory measures; restrictions and impacts upon corporate transaction, I... More Info

    $50
    1.25General Credits

  • Basics of Personal Bankruptcy

    Bankruptcy filings are rising across the country and expected to surge as a result of the economic damage caused by COVID-19. Be prepared to assist clients with overwhelming debt. Basics of Personal Bankruptcy explores the basics of personal bankruptcy law including determining client’s eligibility to file, an overview of the bankruptcy code chapters, exemptions, the liquidation process, and preparing the petition. Principles: I. Determine client’s eligibility to file II. Understand th... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Cybersecurity During a Pandemic

    This CLE course focuses on existing cybersecurity concerns that have been amplified, and new security concerns that have arisen as a consequence of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Threat-actors have recognized a unique opportunity to exploit pandemic-related vulnerabilities through social engineering attacks, business email compromise, work from home or other remoting. This results in increased risk and occurrence of ransomware attacks and data breaches that can disrupt or totally compromise cl... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Taking and Defending Depositions During COVID and Beyond

    Taking and defending depositions are necessary skills for the litigation attorney. Yet, the pandemic has created challenges requiring additional strategic and practical considerations. During the program, Ken Moltner will discuss the deposition process from both the plaintiff's and defense's perspectives, with a focus on the practical aspects, including: preparation; objections; New York state Court Rules and the use of experts. More Info

    $75
    1.75General Credits

  • The Impact of COVID-19 on Mortgages and Foreclosures in New York State

    The financial shock from the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the housing security of millions of Americans, prompting federal, state, and local judiciaries to move quickly to ward off foreclosures. This CLE presentation will discuss how COVID-19 has affected mortgages and foreclosures in New York State and the actions that can be taken to preserve a borrower’s home. This presentation will cover: federal foreclosure moratoriums and forbearance of mortgage payments under the Coronavirus Aid... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Force Majeure and Lease Restructuring Issues in the Wake of COVID-19

    This CLE program will open with a brief synopsis of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and the New York business closures adopted by Governor Cuomo’s decrees, inter alia, banning non-essential businesses and travel, as well as public gatherings to combat the spread of the contagion. Then, our panelists will turn to analyzing the future of COVID-19 force majeure cases in support of nonperformance under commercial contracts, as well as new developments in the law in this arena. Included, will be a di... More Info

    $75
    1.75General Credits

  • COVID-19 & the Legal Community: How COVID-19 Has Pivoted the Focus of Lawyers & the Political Structure in the US

    This CLE presentation focuses on the impact of Covid-19 on lawyers and legal practitioners. Covid-19 is a pandemic that has already infected roughly 4,802,491 people in the United States, and claimed the lives of 157,631 people. This pandemic has created an unprecedented impact on lawyers and law practices, ranging from income, case prosecution, and networking to client reactions. During these uncertain times, we are currently fighting three pandemics: 1) Covid-19; 2) Police Brutality... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Green Cards, Visas, & Naturalization During Covid-19 - Oh, My!

    This CLE Presentation provides an overview of the employment-based green card and visa categories as well as the recent Executive Orders issued by President Trump. Topics covered in-depth include EB-1, EB-2 NIW and PERM-based green cards. Topics touched upon include employment-based visas which are not affected by the Executive Orders, including E, O, P, R, TN and certain J-1 visas, as those visas may be used in lieu of the prohibited green cards and visas while the Executive Orders are enfo... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Essential Strategies for Navigating Clients through Cannabis & Real Estate

    In this CLE presentation we will address the current state of cannabis and the impacts of COVID with a specific lens on California. The CLE presentation will discuss the current and future temperament of local jurisdictions to permit cannabis businesses and the direct impact on real estate. How to best advise potential tenant and landlord clients with respect to lease provisions, ownership/financial interest amongst other key provisions. The panelists will discuss proposed enforcement legis... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Collections in the Age of Covid

    We are living through incredible times. No one could have suspected that we would be facing a global pandemic that virtually shut down life as we know it. All too many businesses remain closed or are opening to a fraction of capacity. Many people remain out of work or working part-time. But what can you do if a business entity or person/consumer owes you money? Such receivables could wreak havoc on your own business and its future viability. Being the managing partner of a small law fi... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Civil Rights Movements During COVID-19: What Employers Need to Know

    With COVID-19 social distancing, high unemployment rates, #DefundPolice, the Black Lives Matter movement and the upcoming presidential election, tensions in the workplace are high. How can employers effectively address these tensions in workplace before they explode into chaos? This CLE presentation will provide best practices for handling civil rights movements that spill into workplace with the hopes of keeping the workplace safe and staying out of court. More Info

    $50
    1.25General Credits

  • Navigating the New Coronavirus Laws

    This CLE presentation will discuss practical and legal considerations for employers as they begin their reopening process. We will review employers’ obligations under the new federal sick leave law, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. We will address safety considerations for employees returning to work. We will also take a look at possible lawsuits that may be on the horizon, and steps employers can take to protect their businesses. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Coronavirus, HIPAA, Telecommuting and Force Majeure: What Every Organization Needs to Know

    Today’s webinar focuses on the ongoing issues associated with Coronavirus pandemic and its application to HIPAA, Telecommuting and Force Majeure provisions. The particular areas, which will be covered are as follows: (1) brief overview of the Coronavirus, quarantine and the allocation of resources from a bioethics perspective; (2) HIPAA – Privacy and Security Rule Requirements; (3) teleworker requirements; & (4) force majeure contractual provisions. At the end of this program, participan... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Returning to the Firm Office: The New NOT Normal

    Hear from the National Practice Director of Legal IT Services of Konica Minolta as he discusses what firms need to consider when planning to return to the office, having a staged return, or changing to a virtual environment. Topics to be discussed include: Managing outcomes in a distributed workforce Security and technology concerns Economic impact Physical safety IT Security and best practices More Info

    $35
    0.75General Credit

  • Employment Law in the Time of COVID-19

    A panel of experts will present a lively discussion on some of the hottest topics in employment law right now, including the issues employers and employees are facing as a result of COVID-19 and approaches to deal with them; AI; emotional distress damages; arbitration; … and more. There will also be time to address questions from the audience. More Info

    $75
    1.75General Credits

  • Hot Topics in Broadway Law: Attack of the Coronavirus

    When the pandemic hit all of Manhattan’s 41 Broadway theaters closed at once due to COVID-19, shutting down both long-running hits like Hamilton and Wicked and new plays and musicals. This CLE program explores the complicated legal issues facing the professional theater industry as a result of COVID-19, which involve temporary livestreamed theatrical programming, the role of unions, intellectual property protection, ongoing contractual obligations, insurance coverage policies, refunds for canc... More Info

    $50
    1.25General Credits

  • New Guidance for Re-Opening Your Workplace During COVID-19

    Now that businesses are re-opening in the midst of COVID-19 and George Floyd outrage, there is a lot of confusion about employees rights upon return to work. Can I make my employees wear a mask? What should my employees do if looting starts in the workplace? Can I force my employee to get tested for COVID-19? What if my employee is too scared to come back to work? If you’re confused, this course will be helpful in better understanding an employer’s obligations when it comes to employee... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • US Immigration Fundamentals Day 2: Family-Based Immigration; Removal Proceedings; Political Asylum and Practical Tips

    In the uncertain political climate and as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, immigration law continues to be a hot button issue and a source of uncertainty and confusion. Gain an overview of what you need to know to practice immigration law successfully under the current political climate. The first day focuses on Non-immigrant Work-related Visa Categories and Obtaining a Green Card. The second day covers Family-based Immigration, Removal Proceedings and an Overview of Asylum and offer... More Info

    $125
    2.5Total Credits
    1 Ethics

  • Estate Planning and Coronavirus: Planning Considerations in a Time of Crisis

    COVID-19 has made any type of long term planning seem even more complicated than it usual is, and given the inherent complexity of estate planning, the task can seem overwhelming. This CLE course will guide you through the various aspects of estate planning that may seem the most daunting including health care proxies, power of attorney, wills, trusts and beneficiary designations. The course will also specifically focus on the impact of the Coronavirus on this area and how it has already adapt... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Cybersecurity During COVID-19 and Working From Home: If You Think It’s Not Your Problem … You’re Wrong!

    Do you and your firm feel that cybersecurity issues are not pressing issues that you must concern yourself with? Maybe that used to be the case, but during the current pandemic, with so many people working from home and telecommuting, cybersecurity issues are EVERY lawyer's concern both from a practical and ethical standpoint. Questions to be addressed include: What is Cybersecurity? Whose problem is it? What are the issues lawyers and firms are facing? Why should lawyers a... More Info

    $100
    2Total Credits
    1 Ethics

  • Evolving Risks of COVID-19: Coverage Implications, Recent Litigation and the Legislative Landscape

    The financial losses businesses throughout the US continue to suffer as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are unprecedented, with the true scope of loss yet to be realized. A high degree of uncertainty remains among business owners as to access to relief for COVID-19 related losses, including the availability of insurance coverage for loss of income under business interruption policies and other lines of insurance. The insurance industry has largely maintained that business interruption co... More Info

    $50
    1.25General Credits

  • Effective and Ethical Paralegal Litigation Techniques to Enhance Your Firm's Productivity During the Pandemic and Beyond

    Join experienced litigator Kenneth Mother as he provides a very practical overview of how legal assistants can efficiently, and ethically, assist attorneys in litigation. Covering ethics to e-filing, filing documents (so you can actually find them when preparing for trial), to finding the layers of court rules, discovery -- including deposition digest -- trial preparation and trial process, this program will provide paralegals with the tools they need to help attorneys run their liti... More Info

    $50
    1.25Ethics Credits

  • Vaccine Law in the Time of COVID-19

    This CLE course will give participants an overview of the main areas of law impacted by the public policy favoring vaccination, including: The regulation and administration of vaccines; Intellectual property protections for vaccines; Public and private vaccination mandates and their exemptions; Vaccination injury reporting requirements; Operation of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation System. This presentation incorporates into each segment the impact of COVID-19, including varia... More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • Who Keeps the Cash? How the CARES Act Impacts Retirement Fund Distributions and Bankruptcy

    This CLE course will provide an overview of the provisions of the Cares Act that relate to individual bankruptcies, retirement fund withdrawals and loans. Will my 'stimulus' check count against me in bankruptcy? The CARES Act Provides Additional Relief to Consumer Debtors in Bankruptcy. Can I avoid all penalties when taking funds out of my retirement account? Attorney Marteal Lamb answers all these questions and more in this course to explain how the CARES Act impacts retirement f... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • COVID-19: Business and Asset Protection

    A coronavirus-induced recession is no longer avoidable—it is happening right now. Each recession brings with it declining sales, job losses, falling rents, and defaults on loans and leases. When a crisis hits, getting a head start matters and those who have prepared will fare better than those who have not. This engaging presentation on protecting assets from plaintiffs, lenders, creditors and the government will cover lessons learned from the last financial crisis and what businesses c... More Info

    $50
    1.25General Credits

  • Protecting Your Brand During a Pandemic

    Protecting your brand and reputation is always important. But when a pandemic makes compliance with use and filing deadlines impossible, cancels licensing opportunities, and all but closes the courts -- how do you inoculate your most valuable assets against harm? Listen as two of the country’s leading trademark and brand management lawyers provide tips for brand stewards managing in a time of crisis. Topics include: Navigating force majeure when obligations are made impossible by healt... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Cancelling Contracts Due to Pandemics: The Jewish and American Law Views

    The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented shutdown of the American economy. Contractual obligations typically provide security to individuals and businesses, who rely on the obligations and benefits set forth in agreements to plan for the future. But what happens when circumstances are so unusual that everyone's expectations are completely upended? This CLE will address the issue of contractual obligations in the wake of unforeseen circumstances, such as a global pandemic, from... More Info

    $50
    1.25General Credits

  • Practicing Law in a Pandemic: Remote Lawyering in the Age of COVID-19 PART II

    The COVID-19 pandemic has brought sweeping changes to the way industries function both in the US and across the globe. As industries adapt to this new reality and the workforce learns to function remotely, risk assessment has changed as well. In the legal profession, that means a complete re-evaluation of confidentiality and client responsibility with a focus on risk management, client and staff communication and how to establish long and short term plans to effectively and successfully naviga... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • 1031 Exchanges And The DST: What Attorneys Need to Know

    This CLE program will discuss one of the tools owners of investment property can take advantage of, IRC section 1031! Over the course of this CLE program, we will review: The evolution of 1031 exchanges The impact of the most recent IRS Notice 2020-23 on active and upcoming exchanges The effect of COVID-19 on their deadlines The advantages of investing through Delaware Statutory Trusts More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • Practicing Law in a Pandemic: Remote Lawyering in the Age of COVID-19 Part I

    The legal industry has dramatically changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. More and more law firms across the country (and the world) are instructing attorneys and staff to work from home. For many, this is a significant change from what daily practice used to look like and lawyers are being asked to quickly adapt. But as we move to remote work platforms, the risk of mishandling confidential information and violating important duties to clients increases. How do you manage the risks to... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • Show Me the Money! An Analysis of the Paycheck Protection Program in the CARES Act

    Want to know the nuts & bolts of the Paycheck Protection Program loan provisions? This CLE course will address PPP within the Cares Act. Attorney Marteal Lamb will be discussing the requirements of the PPP & EIDL, how the PPP relates to law firms, the potential pitfalls, and the benefits it will provide. Topics include: Statutory conditions and procedure of loans Loan Provisions Deferral Assistance Penalties General information on statutory forgiveness eligibility requirements... More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • Advising Clients on Contractual Concessions Leveraging Force Majeure for COVID-19

    This CLE session will highlight the use of force majeure clauses to obtain concessions for clients facing performance hardships due to COVID-19 and governmental mitigation measures. We will discuss the legal precedents addressing virus-related performance excuses and other analogous situations where courts have examined application of force majeure and similar defenses. You will leave with an arsenal of tools to weld in your negotiations on behalf of clients facing contractual termination or... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • The COVID-19 Pandemic and Business Interruption: The Developing Rough Coverage Storm Ahead

    The unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, both from social distancing and the necessity to close businesses has created a domino effect across industries. Without an end in sight, businesses are evaluating their insurance policies to determine applicable coverage. This CLE course will explain business interruption insurance, its requirements and benefits and the review first cases filed for coverage. More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Critical Legal Considerations for Healthcare Providers Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic

    This CLE course will cover the key legal issues that health care practitioners and facilities along the continuum of care should consider in developing both their short and long term response and recoveries from the COVID-19 pandemic. We will cover President Trump’s March 13th Declaration of a National Emergency and its impact on providers, waivers of certain CMS conditions of participation, Section 1335 Waivers, EMTALA guidance for COVID-19 patients, relaxation of certain HIPAA provisions, s... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Branding and Business, with a Primer on Non-Use Due to Covid-19

    This CLE course will help educate businesses and business counsel on key considerations when selecting a distinctive brand for the business’ services and products. In addition, Mr. Popowitz will discuss how a business can protect the brands they create, such as federal and state trademark registrations. As businesses operate and expand, they should continually look to grow their brands to make the brands more recognizable to the public, which in turn creates value. Lastly, Mr. Popowitz will go... More Info

    $50
    1.25General Credits

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