South Dakota CLE - Litigation Courses
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How to Try Section 1983 Lawsuits Against Police for Fabrication of Evidence in Reports, Affidavits, and Testimony
“Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about the weather.” -- Mark Twain Twain’s quip could equally apply to the epidemic of police lying swamping the nation. The epidemic taints criminal proceedings, conceals police misconduct, and reduces public respect for law enforcement and Law. Many attorneys have witnessed police telling outrageous whoppers, and few have seen them called to account. False police reports and “testilying” are effectively tolerated in the nation’s... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Jury Selection In Civil Cases: What You Need To Know
Never underestimate the importance of jury selection. Your opening remarks to a jury panel are usually the first words the jury hears concerning the facts of the case. We all know the importance of first impressions. Jurors begin forming impressions of the case from the first moment of the selection process. Attorneys who approach jury selection as rote, redundant, boring, and an obligatory procedure are not serving their clients well. Focused, sharp attention must be paid to questi... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
The Use of Disability Solutions for Professionals and Their Clients
Learn how to protect yourself and your clients from income and financial loss due to unexpected events and avoid the problems associated with emotional decision making, and hoping for the best when possible accident or illness affects the ability to earn income and meet your financial obligations. Understand how using a "living balance sheet" can help you strategize, organize and implement a financial plan, and hear how you can use disability solutions to protect your business and financial he... More Info
$751.75General Credits -
The Wonderful World of Oz: Effective Strategies for Virtual Litigation
This CLE course will address the legal, practical and ethical challenges raised when parties, lawyers and judges or neutrals are proceeding remotely. It will discuss the trends for online depositions, hearings, trials, arbitrations and mediations, the most common problems litigants are facing and practical solutions for tackling those challenges. The program will also address some of the ethical issues the participants face as to preserving attorney-client privilege, assuring that co... More Info
$501General Credit -
Copyright, Fair Use, and Looking Toward the Future
This CLE program will introduce viewers to the basics of copyright law and to the affirmative, and often judicially expanding, defense of “fair use.” The instructor will explain the significance of Google v. Oracle, which was recently been argued before the Supreme Court, and its potential impact on the judicial interpretation of what constitutes “fair use”. Some recent copyright regulations, such as one permitting for group registration of short online works, and pending legislation will als... More Info
$501General Credit -
Justice Can Only Be Blind if the Jury Reflects Our Diverse Society
The importance of a defendant having a jury composed of their peers is a tenet of jurisprudence. Historically, this has not always been the case for all defendants on trial. Our panelists will provide a deep dive into the importance of ensuring the impaneling of a diverse jury reflects our society and its values. More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Overview of New York No Fault Claims and Litigation from a Defense Attorney Perspective
No Fault Litigation from a defense attorney perspective, starts with an overview of the No Fault System, and who is eligible for New York State No Fault benefits. The definition of who is an eligible injured party and when claims must be paid and/or denied. This CLE course will also cover the defenses to No Fault claims, claims processing, and the recommended tactics for defending denied No Fault claims. More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Alleged Misappropriation of Trade Secrets and Confidential Information Counseling and Litigation
This CLE program will discuss the current state of trade secret litigation, including an analysis of the impact of the Defense Trade Secrets Act, state law trade secrets claims and other types of claims that are often brought when former employees join competitive organizations. More Info
$751.75General Credits -
DNA Dystopia: Privacy Rights in the Age of Genetic Surveillance
This course was prepared in conjunction with the National Association for Public Defense. By viewing this CLE by I am affirming that today I am neither a prosecutor nor viewing this course with the purpose of aiding the prosecution of any criminally accused. I further affirm that I am dedicated to the ideals of the criminal defense practitioner, and am committed to the causes of effective and zealous defense of those charged with crimes, the protection and assertion of constitutional rights affo... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Toxicology Pearls for Attorneys
Join Allison A. Muller as she provides a broad overview of what attorneys need to know about the effects of alcohol, as well as common street and prescription drugs on the body; interpreting drug screens; how alcohol absorption can be delayed or increased; and the connection between drug levels and impairment. There is so much to know about the science behind drug and alcohol-related impairment, but this program will establish useful basic principles, including: 1. The expected e... More Info
$501General Credit