Minnesota CLE - Trial Skills Courses
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Artificial Intelligence as Evidence: Discoverability, Use, Admissibility of Algorithmic & Digital Evidence
Recent interest in AI has been focused on how it can be used to improve productivity in your practice. This CLE looks at AI from a different perspective – as evidence that may be crucial to your trial. It will cover the legal definitions of artificial intelligence and what types of evidence fall under that definition, how to identify artificial intelligence in litigation, which discovery tools can be used to obtain it, and what rules and legal standards govern the use and admissibility... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Tax Law and Personal Injury Litigation: Representing Victims of Sexual Abuse
This CLE presentation is designed for attorneys who litigate personal injury disputes, focusing specifically on the representation of individuals who have been the victims of sexual abuse. It outlines the general tax principles governing the taxability of recoveries for tort actions, and the development of the statutory rule that compensation for personal physical injury is non-taxable. It discusses the historical background and development of this rule, and its application to victims of s... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Federal Torts Claims Act: Personal Injury Lawsuit from Intake through Trial
A client calls and tells you that they had to remove their shoes to pass through a TSA checkpoint. The floor was slippery and they fell and broke their knee requiring surgery. What do you do? This CLE course will take you from intake through trial in a federal tort claims act (FTCA) slip and fall lawsuit in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the Third Circuit. The presenter will highlight cases to take and cases to turn down. FTCA cases have an unnerving number of pitfalls th... More Info
$501General Credit -
Cross-Examination of Experts in Tort Cases: The Basics Plus
This CLE course will review the essential principles of cross-examination of defense experts in tort cases with an emphasis on personal injury and insurance bad faith actions. This will include sources of research for identifying fertile areas for cross, setting up the expert for effective cross at deposition and devising and implementing a cross-examination that effectively brings out the critical points for challenging the expert’s testimony. This is a program for those who h... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Wiretaps 101: Defending Your Client in Wiretap Cases
This CLE course provides an introduction to wiretaps and offers essential knowledge for defending clients in cases involving wiretap evidence. Participants will explore the history of wiretaps and the development of modern caselaw to gain a better understanding of how to challenge wiretap evidence and effectively represent clients in wiretap prosecutions. The course covers key topics, including the Government’s application process for a wiretap, the execution of wiretaps by law e... More Info
$1002General Credits -
How to Prepare and Try a Car Accident Case in Front of a Jury
This CLE course is designed to equip attorneys, particularly those with limited trial experience, with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully prepare a case for trial and present it effectively before a jury. Attendees will be guided through each stage of the trial preparation process, beginning with the inception of the case and continuing through to closing arguments. The course will explore essential strategies for organizing case materials, developing a coherent trial st... More Info
$501General Credit -
Clarity Above All Things: Writing Briefs That Can Actually Be Understood
This CLE course focuses on the cornerstone of effective legal writing: clarity. Designed for attorneys who aim to craft briefs that are not only compelling but also easily understood, the course emphasizes practical strategies for clear and concise communication. Participants will learn techniques to eliminate ambiguity, organize arguments logically, and prioritize readability without sacrificing substance. Whether you're drafting for a court, client, or colleague, this course... More Info
$501General Credit -
Artificial Intelligence & the Criminal Justice System
This CLE course explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in criminal law, addressing its growing influence on law enforcement, judicial process, and professional ethics. Participants in this CLE program will gain practical insights into challenging AI-generated evidence, understanding bias and transparency issues, and staying current with legislative developments shaping AI’s application in the Criminal Justice System. Topics include: AI in Law Enforce... More Info
$751.75General Credits -
Sentencing is Not Always the End of the Line
Anyone who has been involved in the practice of criminal defense law for a while has had a client or two sentenced. A recent PEW Research Center Report examined federal criminal cases. There were 80,000, but only 2% went to trial, 8% were dismissed and 90% pled guilty. Of the remainder, 800 went to trial and were convicted. Sentencing is a recurring and common phenomena but there are not a lot of CLE's focused on it. This is going to be an exercise on individualizing your client fo... 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 -
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 -
Litigation: Using Outcome Based Strategies to Drive Value
Welcome to the world of outcome-based litigation strategies. Unlike Traditional Litigation, in outcome- based Litigation we are focused on what we want the results of our litigation efforts to achieve. That means, having a very clear goal in mind, in terms of value and settlement in settlement purposes. Having a clear understanding of what pressure needs to be brought to bear on the opposing side to achieve that result. We use the power of automation to leverage those things to achieve... More Info
$2004General Credits -
U.S. Trademark Essentials: A Step-by-Step Guide
This CLE course takes you through the step-by-step process of a U.S. trademark application from beginning to end, including but not limited to, advantages of a federal trademark registration, United States Patent and Trademark Office trademark application requirements, responding to Office Actions, how to identify proper specimens. We will also have a brief overview of proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board including oppositions, cancellations, expungements, reexamina... More Info
$501General Credit -
In the Drone Zone: Legal Insights for Attorneys in Unmanned Aircraft Law
This CLE course provides attorneys with a comprehensive overview of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, and the intricate legal and regulatory landscape surrounding their operation. Participants will delve into the technological advancements of drones, their diverse applications across industries, and the pivotal role of legal frameworks in governing their use. Participants will gain insights into the current legal framework governing drone operations, with a fo... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Innovative Approaches to Drafting Copyright Infringement Complaints
With the expansion of AI into creating works that may qualify for copyrightability, and the ever accelerating expansion of the Internet to every aspect of world-wide commerce, copyright protection and copyright enforcement is practically a mandatory skill for any business attorney whether you are a transactional or litigation attorney. This CLE course will go over the detailed requirements for analyzing potential copyright claims and then crafting a solid comprehensive copyright compla... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Capital Punishment: The Myth of Innocence
Controversial, yet present in virtually every state's criminal code since the founding of the United States almost 250 years ago, the issue of Capital Punishment has been consistently controversial.concern if over whether the penalty itself is fair, whether it is fairly administrated in both conception, and action and over the last 70 years the controversy has concentrated on three primary concerns about the death penalty: Whether having both the letter and imposition of the ultimate puni... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Handling Cannabis Personal Injury Lawsuits
There is a false perception that marijuana and cannabis products such as CBD are harmless. They are not. Attorneys and the public are not used to thinking about marijuana as a cause of personal injuries. However, marijuana has proven to cause many personal injuries and attorneys should be aware of potential liability claims. Some marijuana industry defense attorneys have been warning their clients of future personal injury cannabis litigation. This webinar will help them advise their c... More Info
$1002General Credits -
Protecting Your Trademark In The Face of EU’s, GPDR and U.S. Privacy Laws- Case Study and Practical Tips
This CLE course will demonstrate why it has become increasingly difficult to identify internet trademark infringers, the obstacles often encountered during the process of identifying trademark infringers on the world-wide web and what you need to know to secure relief from their infringement. We will discuss GDPR and U.S. Privacy laws, the obstacles they present in trying to identify infringers who only do business on the internet, and the mechanisms and practical considerations for se... More Info
$1002General Credits -
The Plaintiff Fact Sheet (“PFS”) in a Mass Tort Setting
The Plaintiff Fact Sheet (PFS) is a written questionnaire which takes the place of non-negotiated interrogatories, or written questions, and is typically served in Mass Tort litigation. In a Mass Tort case, the Parties negotiate the questions to be asked on the PFS questionnaires. The Defendants are entitled to ask questions in a PFS that provides both basic information about the claimant (date of birth, marital status) and specific information (date of injury, type of injury, name... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Winning Strategies for Soft Tissue Injuries
Winning Jury Trial Strategies for Soft Tissue Injury in Car Crash cases: This program will concentrate on the most successful methods on achieving great results on soft tissue sprain/strain types of injuries in crash cases. The program will summarize these winning strategies from the starting point of Voir Dire to the ending point of Closing Argument. More Info
$501General Credit -
The Mediator's Toolkit: 15 Strategies Towards A Successful Mediation
Mediation has been called an art and not a science. It is true that there is not one specific way to conduct a mediation. However, there are tried-and-true methods for facilitating a successful mediation. That success will be determined by the attainment of Win-Win by both parties. This CLE program will outline and discuss strategies that ensure that the mediation will be dignified and productive. Many of these strategies can be used in non-mediation circumstance such as negotiations,... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Utilizing Body Cam Footage in a DUI Case
In the last several years, body worn cameras have become all but universally employed by law enforcement across the country. This has had a dramatic impact on DUI prosecutions. For extreme cases (patent impairment and/or no impairment cases) body worn cameras can help resolve cases early on. This discussion will focus on how to utilize body worn camera footage where the defendant’s level of impairment is not self-evident and a hearing and subsequent trial are anticipated. In those... More Info
$501General Credit -
Guerrilla Warfare Tactics in Federal IP Cases
Anybody can draft and file a lawsuit. There are so many templates on the Internet or available from multiple sources, such as form books and treatises that With a little care and attention, most anyone can craft and file a brief for copyright infringement or trademark infringement or patent infringement Indeed, the entertainment industry is flooded with screenwriters and actors who with a little self-help procured from online sources or from a quick trip to a bookstore, file lawsuits of... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
The Use of Investigators in Litigation Matters
Investigations by lawyers are an essential element of most litigation matters. Lawyers investigate the opposing parties and the facts underlying the case through the use of third-party investigators, researching public records, interviewing witnesses and sometimes by conducting surveillance. Additionally, lawyers sometimes need to investigate their own clients or witnesses to a case. Lawyers may need more information about their own clients to assure themselves of the truthfulness of... More Info
$501General Credit -
The Rise of The Machines: A Lawyer's Guide to Avoiding Legal Extinction
This CLE course will introduce attorneys, across the board, to the transformative effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the legal industry. It begins with a clear-cut breakdown of AI and Machine Learning (ML), and their practical applications in law. Then, with focus on how to harness the power of AI for legal tasks using tools like Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), participants will learn straightforward techniques to improve research and document drafting with AI assistance... More Info
$501General Credit -
Getting and Keeping Cases From The Plaintiffs Perspective: Delivering on Your Promises of Performance
Our speakers will discuss how to realistically market your firm given your experience and firm resources. Not everyone can afford television and media advertising, so how to you get the word out. The panelists will also discuss ways to ensure your client relationships are maintained at a high level, and how your clients can contribute to your marketing efforts. This is a practical overview of the business of attracting clients and keeping them informed and responsive to your efforts.... More Info
$501General Credit -
Terrorism On Trial: An Overview of Anti-Terrorism Litigation in Federal Courts
This CLE course will provide an introduction to the niche world of anti-terrorism litigation, providing an overview of the most commonly-used federal anti-terrorism statutes: 28 U.S.C. 1605A (the “terrorism exception” to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act) and the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) as amended by the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA). It will also cover eligibility criteria, timelines and key hurdles to obtaining a judgment, available damages, policy implication... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Winning Motions to Suppress: Cross Examination of Police for Warrantless Vehicle Searches
This CLE course will focus on practical methods of cross-examination of police officer witnesses where a traffic stop resulted in a warrantless vehicle search. The course will cover conducting a thorough client interview/intake form. Additionally, the course will go over common mistakes attorneys make when cross-examining police officer witnesses. And finally, this course will go over structuring your cross-examination, utilizing the information received from the client interview, and a... More Info
$501General Credit -
Another Bite of The Apple: How To Use The New Sentencing Guidelines Amendment To Help Your Client Get Out of Prison
The United States Congress passed what many believe was one of the greatest criminal justice reform acts in recent years: The First Step Act. The First Step Act, since its passage has resulted in a number of changes to federal criminal law that may offer your client the opportunity for significant relief including resentencing and early release. This CLE will provide an overview of the First Step Act and how recent changes to the United States Sentencing Guidelines are good news for ma... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
You Can Handle the Truth! An Introduction to the Military Justice System for Civilian Practitioners
Have you always been intrigued by the concepts of military justice? This innovative CLE will provide an overview of the military justice system, geared toward civilian practitioners who are curious about how things work in military courts or want to expand their practice areas into military defense. The lecture will provide an overview of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (“UCMJ”), the rights of the accused in the military, the cultural differences between the civilian and militar... More Info
$501General Credit -
Navigating The World of Sexual Abuse Allegations
A detailed look at the issues, challenges, and pitfalls facing practitioners defending sex abuse allegations on their client's behalf. From ACS child services and other similar administrative agencies through civil and criminal matters in our courthouses and beyond, the discussion will cover many topics, including jurisdiction, statute of limitations, mediation & arbitration, confusion in how these cases are charged and pled, appellate preservation, confronting expert witness testimony... More Info
$1002General Credits -
Some Lessons From The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Collision Case
Gwyneth Paltrow v Terry Sanderson went to trial, to determine who caused a ski crash at Deer Valley ski resort in Utah. On the surface, it appeared to be a simple ski collision case. Mr. Sanderson alleged that Ms. Paltrow skied into his back, knocking him down hard while landing on him, causing him to suffer a concussion and 4 broken ribs. The intensity of the media attention made it anything but simple. We will discuss a few of the lessons from this high profile case including the... More Info
$501General Credit -
The Ten Worst Ethics Nightmares You Can Have
This program will be a rapid analysis of the 10 disastrous errors you can make in the world of Legal Ethics that will give you nightmares or even derail your career. These groups of errors are not totally inclusive of the challenges that face a modern practitioner but anyone who is actively engaged in the practice of Law will recognize these risks. Each of the 10 categories has its own set of consequences but also its own set of practice tips to avoid the nightmare. Some of the topics... More Info
$751.5Ethics Credits -
PFAS: The Forever Chemicals
Developed in the 1950s, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) have been used in the manufacture of non-stick coatings, waterproofing materials, fire-suppression chemicals, and other products. Water supplies and food throughout the world have been found to contain PFAS. Studies have linked PFAS with several forms of cancer and a variety of non-cancerous ailments. Federal and state PFAS regulations have recently been promulgated. Environmental and personal injury litigation has... More Info
$501General Credit -
The Ethics of Witness Preparation: Does ABA Ethics Rules Change the Dynamics for Preparing Witnesses?
Our panelists, highly experienced trial and litigation specialists, will discuss the impact of new ABA Formal Opinion 508, dealing with “The Ethics of Witness Preparation”. They will discuss the impact of the opinion on counsel’s approach to working with witnesses, including a client, to testify at deposition and trial. This course will answer these questions: How does the opinion change the ethics rules? What are the ethical limits working with favorable witnesses and clients in pr... More Info
$501.25Ethics Credits -
Federal Civil Procedure: Practicing Tips for Federal Litigation
Step into the federal courtroom with confidence. This CLE course is designed to demystify the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and arm attorneys with the essential knowledge needed to navigate federal civil litigation. Whether you are an occasional federal practitioner or looking to brush up on the FRCP, this course offers a focused overview of the critical stages of federal litigation—from removal and jurisdiction, pleadings, and discovery, evidentiary issues, and pretrial issues. Gain... More Info
$501General Credit -
Survival Of The Fit in Criminal Lit
Unlock the keys to litigation success with this CLE course, led by a seasoned attorney with a 40 years of invaluable real-world experience. This course is designed to provide participants with practical insights, strategies, and actionable steps to navigate the criminal litigation. More Info
$501General Credit -
Intellectual Warfare: An In-House Counsel's Guide to Bringing and Defending Against Intellectual Property Lawsuits
In this CLE presentation, the Instructor will discuss strategies for identifying valuable intellectual property within one’s organization and how to effectively use that IP for the organization’s business goals. The Instructor will cover the types of IP that exist, the approximate costs in obtaining/maintaining each type of IP, cost analyses associated with IP acquisition, licensing, negotiation strategies, enforcement considerations, and defensive maneuvers when confronted with other... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Medical Malpractice: Complex, High Stakes Medical Negligence Litigation
This CLE course will evaluate the state of medical negligence lawsuits in the current environment. The course will provide a brief overview of the rights of medical negligence victims throughout the country, focusing on disparate care that is offered to different groups of people. This course will provide the participant an opportunity to examine medical negligence as an issue that needs to be addressed at the roots – and find ways to work together to advocate for a fair justice system... More Info
$501General Credit -
Negotiating the Serious and Catastrophic Injury Case
Our panelists, highly experienced trial and litigation specialists, will discuss the negotiation, and preparation for such, of catastrophic injury cases. These cases require a more sophisticated and organized work up. How do you use the medical personnel who worked on the case, and what do you need from them to help you in negotiating the case? What additional experts do you need to flesh out the damages claim? How do you prepare to negotiate the claim for future damages including me... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Jury Selection: Mastering the Challenges and Pitfalls
This CLE course will address the art of jury selection. It will show how to get the jury to share important information as well as how to pick the right juror for the case you are trying. The following Jury Selection topics will be discussed Who is eligible to serve as a juror Questions that will yield insightful facts to aid in the decision making process How to bond with the jury; how to get them to open up, helping make an educated decision about who to keep/strike How to util... More Info
$501General Credit -
Trial of a Police Liability Case Under Section 1983
Master the trial of a police liability case under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 – whether yours is a high- frequency or high-exposure case, and whether you represent the plaintiff or the defense. Using examples, this practical CLE program will cover the pretrial and settlement conference and preparation of your witnesses. It then goes to the trial itself: jury selection for your side, opening statements, effective examination and cross-examination of plaintiff’s and defense witnesses on both liabil... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
How to Find the “Smoking Gun” to Win Your Case
In almost every case there is a “smoking gun” that arises during a case that tips the scales toward a win. This CLE will show you how to uncover them and use them to your advantage. The lecturer will give you techniques to use (and inspiration) to uncover "smoking guns" using examples from his own , trip & fall, slip and fall premises cases, staircase accidents, auto collisions, products liability and med mal cases, which will provide a roadmap to finding the hidden "smoking guns" t... More Info
$501General Credit -
The Five Rules: How to Prepare Your Client for Deposition
Your client's deposition is a critical day in any case. The Instructors "Five Rule" system can make any client a strong witness. He has used it for 25 years to prepare clients ranging from executives to professional athletes to children. Nervous clients will relax. "Clever" clients will stick to the truth. The Instructor relates his Five Rules in an entertaining and memorable way that will have you using the Five Rules system the very next day. More Info
$501General Credit -
Search and Seizure Fundamentals
In this CLE presentation, retired FLETC Senior Legal Instructor will provide a functional overview of search and seizure law under the Fourth Amendment. The presentation will start with and introduction to the Fourth Amendment, followed by a look at when the Fourth Amendment applies, and finishes will an overview of the many judicially-recognized exceptions to the warrant requirement of the Fourth Amendment. More Info
$1002General Credits -
Negotiating and Settling Tort Cases: Reaching a Solution
This CLE course presented by highly experienced attorneys and negotiators of settlements, will discuss the important principles of negotiating civil injury and insurance cases. They will outline the 10 most important points for getting “top dollar” for your cases, and also the 10 Reasons Cases Do Not Settle! Our panelists will also discuss how to improve your skills with their thoughts on how to approach negotiations and start the process at the right time. More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Drafting the Bullet Proof Civil RICO Complaint
Civil RICO Complaints are very powerful weapons when prosecuting civil actions in Federal Court where the defendants have engaged in criminal or quasi-criminal conduct. However, many Federal judges are wary of Civil RICO cases and set up automatic check-lists or automatically set up OSC hearings to make sure that the RICO claims are legitimate and properly pled. This CLE course will analyze how to set up a RICO complaint that passes muster under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Pro... More Info
$501General Credit -
Social Security Disability 101: What Attorneys Need to Know From Beginning to End
This CLE course aims to offer attorneys a comprehensive understanding of Social Security Disability Practice, encompassing an in-depth exploration of the entire process, challenges, and effective solutions involved in securing benefits for disabled individuals. Through this presentation, participants will gain valuable insights into navigating the complexities of Social Security Disability, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively advocate for their clients... More Info
$501General Credit -
Analyzing the Right and Ethical Way to Prepare Witnesses in Criminal Cases
Both prosecutors and criminal defense lawyers have professional and ethical obligations to zealously represent their clients. However, they must also comply with rules of professional conduct address candor and honesty with the tribunal. How can these lawyers serve both of these masters when it comes to preparing witnesses for trial? On the one hand, these lawyers are obligated to professionally structure their preparation to maximize success as defined by their client’s best interests. On... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
War Crimes in The Star Wars Universe Episode V: Conflicts, Disputes and More
In Episode V, we consider what international law and the law of armed conflict have to say about the legality of Darth Vader's droid program and its parallels to modern-day drone programs; the Battle of Hoth; the complex role that military contractors like Boba Fett play in the law of war; the potential war crime involved in Lando Calrissian's trickery of Luke Skywalker and friends; Vader's very questionable treatment of his detainees; and the legality of Luke's doomed refusal to surrender to... More Info
$501General Credit -
Did That Witness Show Up? Hearsay and Confrontation Clause Restrictions and Exceptions in Criminal Prosecutions
Criminal practitioners, prosecutors, defense lawyers, and the judges who preside over them must constantly monitor how to address a prosecution when a witness doesn't attend court. Two types of rules regulate how judges should handle these absences. This CLE presentation analyzes how these rules can be used by prosecutors and defense lawyers to advance their individual cases. More Info
$501General Credit