California MCLE - Trial Skills Courses
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How to Win Your Case Without Going to Trial
The author and lecturer, based upon over a half-century of litigation experience in the State and Federal Courts, will share his knowledge and experience on how to win cases without going to trial, while at the same time preparing you in case your case does have to go to trial. The premise of this course is that the pre-trial discovery, pre-trial court conferences and motions, especially motions for summary judgment and to dismiss, in at least 90% of litigations culminates in either an... More Info
$1002General Credits -
Sealing the Deal: Clean Slate 3.0 and Pennsylvania Pardons
This CLE presentation, led by a seasoned criminal defense attorney with over 35 years of experience, dives into the latest developments in Pennsylvania's Clean Slate 3.0 law and the evolving pardon process. Designed for attorneys looking to expand their expertise in post-conviction relief, this session covers key legislative updates, practical strategies for helping clients clear their records, and the ethical considerations attorneys must navigate. Learn how to use Clean Slate... More Info
$501General Credit -
Anatomy of a TTAB Action
This CLE course will walk you through an inter partes proceeding before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. These proceedings have many of the same rules as federal court litigation but tend to be more informal and can be much more cost-effective for clients. During the course, the presenter will review the typical stages of these proceedings as well as discuss possible strategies and pitfalls. More Info
$501General Credit -
Criminal Procedure: The 4th, 5th and 6th Amendments
This CLE lecture will cover issues such as what is a search and what is a seizure under the fourth amendment; search warrants, their issuance as well as their execution; exceptions to the search warrant requirement; stop and frisk; the exclusionary rule and exceptions to it; Miranda and the 5th amendment, and 14th amendment voluntariness of statements; as well as more briefly than other topics, the 6th amendment and the right to counsel. More Info
$1002General Credits -
Mastering Depositions: How to Command the Room with Authority and Civility
The goal of this CLE program is to assist attorneys in honing their deposition skills so as to better control witnesses and their adversary(s), while making their own client more comfortable. By sharing proven strategies, the program will give attendees an insight into how seasoned litigators and successful trial lawyers conduct depositions. The program further aims to help attorneys maximize the opportunities often wasted at depositions and in the process, maximize their chances of su... More Info
$1002General Credits -
Update on Disclosure in Special Proceedings
Disclosure is not permitted as of right in special proceedings (with the exception of a notice to admit). To obtain disclosure in a special proceeding, a party must make a motion under CPLR 408 and show “ample need” for disclosure. This test is somewhat amorphous. What do courts look for when a motion for disclosure under CPLR 408 is made? This CLE course is intended to give you a brief overview of the standards that various courts have applied to determine if disclosure will be or... More Info
$501General Credit -
Traumatic Brain Injury and Necessary Experts
In order for any litigator to pursue litigation related to traumatic brain injury, it necessary to understand how the brain functions, what are the causes and effects of TBIs and what’s and how exerts are utilized. This CLE course can also provide to any individual a useful overview of brain function and dysfunction. By understanding the brain, we can understand how we love and hate, build and structure our environment. If our brain makes us who we are, it can also limit our be... More Info
$501General Credit -
Selecting the Appropriate ADR Forum for Your Case
Initial Decisions in choosing an ADR Forum for Tort Cases are significantly important given that not every lawsuit fits each and every ADR Forum. First, identifying the choices of ADR forums (Binding ADR with high/low parameters, Non-Binding Mediation or Hybrid Non-Binding/Arbitration or Med-Arb. Consideration then should deal with the nature of the jurisdiction that you are in, the status of the case (early pre-litigation cases, cases with some degree of discovery and cases that are b... More Info
$501General Credit -
No Mercy: Presenting a Successful Justification Defense
This innovative CLE takes you through the concepts and practice of presenting the defense of self-defense, or justification, at trial. Whether you are advanced practitioner looking to hone your skills, or just trying to learn basics, this lecture will cover all the steps involved in a successful justification defense, including the burden of proof; the reasonableness standard; discovery and investigation; voir dire; and the preparation and presentation of defense witnesses and evidence.... More Info
$501General Credit -
An Introduction to Conducting a Special Civil Trial Under 20K in Damages
This CLE presentation is primarily focused on preparation for beginning attorneys who don’t have mentors or other senior attorneys to help them. The techniques explained will help the new attorney deal with any type of case that may walk in. These cases can range from special civil cases to temporary restraining orders and even relatively high stakes civil cases. The goal here is to help the new attorney become more flexible in their approach to cases and perhaps take on cases that one may ot... More Info
$501General Credit