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Fashion Law: What Every Attorney Needs to Know
This introductory CLE course explores the intersection of fashion and intellectual property law. Participants will gain an understanding of how key legal principles, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents, apply specifically to the fashion industry. Through real-world case studies and recent legal developments, attendees will learn to navigate the complexities of intellectual property protection in fashion, from brand safeguarding to the creative reuse of materials. 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 -
Conducting Police Internal Affairs Investigations
This CLE course is designed to provide government lawyers and others practical knowledge and sample policies on how to conduct effective police internal affairs investigations. The presenter has decades of experience representing police and local government officials in connection with internal affairs investigations, civil rights lawsuits, labor & employment disputes, policy drafting & workforce training. The course includes the following topics: The roles of solicitors,... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
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 -
Essential Estate Documents: Don't Delay Until It's Too Late
This CLE program addresses a common concern: people commonly put off or do not seriously consider necessary documents for universal eventuality: death, incapacity, or providing for others who will have to step in. This one-hour course will cover basic documents and suggested text, how and when they come into play, and often overlooked issues that should be addressed. Three basic documents will be reviewed: Will, Power of Attorney, and Advance Directive. More Info
$501General Credit -
Understanding Medicaid: Guidelines, Applications, and Recovery Processes
This CLE program will discuss not only the history of Medicaid, but also the features of Medicaid as to appeals and Medicaid utilization for Long term Nursing Care and state recovery and how to avoid the state from recovering all assets from an estate, This presentation will attempt to place Medicaid in its context related to the aging of America as well as the 10% poverty level in the U. S. 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 -
Navigating Legal Challenges and Issues in Telecommuting and Remote Work
Organizations offer telecommuting options for all the right reasons - to help workers manage family care issues, medical problems and disabilities, or simply to help them reduce commute costs and add some flexibility to their schedules. But what happens when your well-intentioned plan turns into a legal nightmare? How do you protect your organization when a worker claims he’s being discriminated against because he’s not allowed to telecommute. Or when another demands that telecommuting... More Info
$501General Credit -
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 -
Understanding Religious Accommodations After The Groff Supreme Court Decision
Employers are required to accommodate the religious beliefs of their employees pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. However, understanding what this means and how to ensure compliance is not easy. How has the Groff Supreme Court decision changed the meaning of “undue burden” under Title VII and how can an employer ensure compliance? What does the interactive process under Title VII look like and what documentation can an employer request? The answers to these and ot... More Info
$501General Credit -
ABA Model Rules Of Professional Conduct and AI Ethics: Key Highlights of the New Challenges Facing Attorney Compliance
Every rule of the ABA’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct has been impacted by the presence of artificial intelligence. During this CLE, we will examine key concerns arising under the ABA Model Rules when juxtaposed against the realities and challenges imposed when practicing law alongside the less structured, if at times, nonexistent, ethical underpinnings of artificial intelligence. This CLE will be 100% “lawyer friendly.” It will begin with a brief overview of what is artificial inte... More Info
$751.5Ethics Credits -
Legal Aspects of Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Digital Frontier
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of legal practice, bringing both opportunities and challenges. This CLE course will delve into the essential aspects of AI and its implications for the legal profession while adhering to legal and ethical standards. Whether you're an AI novice or a seasoned professional, this course will provide crucial guidance on navigating the evolving AI landscape in law. More Info
$1002General Credits -
Telling Them What They Don’t Want to Hear: Maintaining Your Ethics and Your Client Relationships
This CLE course covers the interplay of (1) ethical issues and (2) relationship issues in talking with clients about things they don’t necessarily want to hear. These things include talking with them about (a) when things don’t go the way you’ve planned; (b) when you’ve made a mistake; (c) when they have what you think is a bad idea; (d) when you don’t believe them; (e) when they want you to do something inappropriate; and (f) when they may be mentally incompetent. The perspective is t... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
New Developments in Sports Law: A Time of Change in the Collegiate and Professional Landscape
In the last year, college sports is seeing nothing less than a revolution. It's model of amateurism is under attack, both in antitrust litigation in the courts and at various regional offices of the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB"). A day is coming where big-time college athletics will be professionalized, with new challenges and uncertainties for various stakeholders. In the professional sports area, team sales, an increasing fractured media rights universe and ongoing issues s... More Info
$501General Credit -
1st and 4th Amendment and Employment Cases: Difficult Issues and Lessons Learned
Experienced litigators in the areas of First and Fourth Amendment Law and Employment Law share perspectives on difficult issues and lessons regarding some of the most interesting and timely issues of our day. The presenters will seek to impart lessons you may not have learned in law school or perhaps in some books so that newer and less-experienced counsel gain the competence to successfully handle these matters at the motions stage, at trial, on appeal or by settlement. Learn practica... More Info
$1753.5General 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 ADA and Employment Discrimination
This CLE course will focus on Title One of the Americans with Disabilities Act and what the requirements are on employers under the ADA. The class will go into detail as to what constitutes discrimination, conditions which must be accommodated, what type of accommodations a business is obligated to grant, what accommodations a business is not required to grant, the process to grant accommodations, and when a business is excused from accommodating an employee. The course will also inclu... More Info
$1002General Credits -
Navigating Ethical Challenges: AI Adoption in Legal Practice
In light of the widespread emergence of GenAI tools throughout society, the panelists will focus on how GenAI can be used responsibly in the legal industry, consistently with the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. The panelists will discuss the ethical implication of GenAI usage and offer practical tips on how to effectively and efficiently weave GenAI into the practice of law. More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Trademarks: Name Selection, Application Process, Maintenance, and Running a Practice
A trademark practitioner provides an overview of how to manage a trademark practice, from onboarding and managing clients, evaluating proposed marks and conflict analysis, and through the application process. This introductory CLE course will explain the role and process of trademark practitioners. The course will explain how practitioners manage a trademark practice and include a thorough overview of the process from onboarding and managing clients, evaluating proposed marks and confli... More Info
$501General Credit -
Federal & State Ethics Rules For Immigration Lawyers & Other Multijurisdictional Practices Areas
In federal practice areas like immigration, determining which rules apply can be complicated. The tribunal might have its own rules, and the practice itself is multijurisdictional in nature. This program will help lawyers determine which rules apply and also compare and contrast the federal and state rules. Additionally, we will address the bar complaint requirement that is unique to the practice of immigration law. The following topics will be discussed: Which rules apply? S... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
New Developments in Veterans Affairs Law
Veterans law just got more exciting. Although veterans lost an important case at the Federal Circuit on the Blue Water Navy, the implementing regulations published by the VA have given rise to a whole lot of new issues concerning Blue Water and possible expansions to Okinawa and Panama. This presentation is geared toward practitioners who help guide veterans through the labyrinth of the VA bureaucracy to gain benefits tied to military toxic exposure. 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 -
Family Based Immigration and Naturalization
This program will provide an overview of Family-Based Green Card and Non-Immigrant Dependent visas. This CLE course will review the qualifying relationships, eligibility issues, time-frames, filing processes, and work and travel issues while waiting for the green card for certain applicants. The Instructor will discuss the pros and cons of filing Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing, among other issues. This CLE will address Conditional Permanent Residence, when Permanent Resi... 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 -
Hot Topics in Employment & Labor Law
This CLE course provides an overview of what to expect on the Employment and Labor horizon. Specifically, the course explores recent legal developments at both the federal and state level, focusing on recent changes to the law, as well as making predictions for the future. Further, the course will explore recent decisions from the Supreme Court and will strive to prepare employers to effectively meet new legal requirements. Discussion will include specific happenings at the NLRB, and t... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Mindfulness for Attorneys: Emotional Wellness & Well-Being
Join us for an insightful exploration of mental well-being in the legal profession, where personal stories of burnout, recovery, and mental health challenges take center stage. Drawing from real-life experiences, this program offers practical strategies for managing stress and achieving work-life balance. Discover how to recognize and address the early signs of burnout and learn effective techniques for maintaining mental health in a high-pressure environment. Gain tools for boosting p... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Navigating AI Ethics and Detection: Insights for Lawyers and Legal Professionals
This CLE course will provide legal practitioners with a sound, backdrop of the legal environment of ethics in the use of generative AI. The landscape is rapidly changing and practitioners should bear this mind as they apprehend the materials and discussion offered in this course. The course will cover the most recent ABA Resolution pertaining to the use and ethics of AI, recent case law, an overview of the various segments of ethical considerations in the law, court rules and executive... More Info
$1002Ethics Credits -
Legal Research in the AI Era
Did you know that the earliest successful Artificial Intelligence program dates back to 1951? Since then, AI programs have made noticeable, but usually small, advances in legal research. That is, until the large language model (LLM), ChatGPT, was released in November 2022. Companies are releasing products at a record pace using ChatGPT as the underpinning structure. Both Westlaw and Lexis incorporated AI-assisted research features in their newest release. This CLE program will explai... More Info
$501General Credit -
Tax Law Logic for Non Tax Lawyers
Taxation is an issue that is pervasive in the practice of law. For those who pay taxes, file tax returns, or may be subject to those duties it’s useful, if not critical, to understand the principles underlying the processes on which IRS and other tax authorities will judge whether any or more is owed, or even whether a crime has been committed. Tax law and tax assessments are based on principles that are bedrock for testing and protecting one’s own tax positions and essential for succe... More Info
$501General Credit -
International Intellectual Property Transactions in Many Countries
This CLE Course will briefly review the basics of the intellectual property categories recognized under the laws of the United States and many other countries, and the ways that the associated intellectual property rights can be registered internationally. This CLE will move quickly to issues relating to why protection under these categories is not good enough, and to developing business activities that hard to condense into the traditional IP categories. This CLE will raise question... More Info
$751.75General Credits -
Unusually Important Federal Tax Cases: What Attorneys Need to Know
This CLE program covers six federal taxation cases of recent vintage that are important for tax attorneys to commit to memory. Business law attorneys, who often find themselves in federal taxation deep water, can benefit from this Program because they will gain appreciation of the way federal tax law may change through court opinions in contrast to Congressional legislation and Department of Treasury tax regulation writing. The cases together cover following taxation topics: Valuati... More Info
$1002General Credits -
Mortgage Mayhem: What Attorneys Need to Know About Loan Applicant Protections
The most confusing, time consuming, stressful and infrequent transaction your clients will face is purchasing a home. Because of this, most consumers simply check-out and become overly-reliant on the loan officer to protect their interests. Consumers say, “Let the experts handle it. I’m here for the coffee.” This is a mistake. A home loan is a “zero-sum” game for the loan officer – either the loan closes or it doesn’t. There is a commission or there isn’t. As a result, some loan officers stack... More Info
$501General Credit -
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
$501.25General Credits -
The Effects of Trauma and Compassion Fatigue on the Lawyer Who Cares
Many of us were attracted to the legal profession because we care about people and want to help them. Attorneys hopefully recognize that, unlike many other professionals, their lives are already filled to the brim with anxiety and stress. The consequences of shrugging it off can be catastrophic. One of those consequences that we often hear about is burnout. And then there’s a special type of burnout called “secondary traumatic stress” or “compassion fatigue”. The ramifications of trau... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Campus Civil Rights: The Tension Between The First Amendment and Hostile Environment Proscriptions
Free expression or the exchange of ideas has been a hallmark of American education. Yet, whether protection of free expression is obligated by the Constitution is a more complicated question and the answer may vary from public to private institution or programs within each institution. But even where the Constitution does apply, speech is not absolute. Universities are workplaces, places of public accommodation, healthcare providers and learning centers. A myriad of laws regulate spee... More Info
$501General Credit -
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance: It's Growing, So Make Sure Your Clients are Covered
The passage of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (“AMLA”) brought sweeping changes to the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) legislative regime in the United States. Parts of the AMLA are still being put into force, including coverage of entities not traditionally included, updated priorities for financial institutions, the Beneficial Ownership Registry, and others. Legal practitioners may have to address these new challenges for clients who are now being bro... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Corporate Transparency Act: Lessons from Round One of Implementation
Since January 1, 2024, many legal entities operating in the United States—including domestic and foreign entities—have been considering whether to file beneficial ownership information ("BOI") reports with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN"), pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA"). While only new entities will be subject to reporting requirements at first, thousands of those are formed every day who will need to understand—and apply—these new regulations wit... More Info
$501General Credit -
Corporate Transparency Act: Critical Terms and Concepts
The Corporate Transparency Act went into effect January 1, 2024, under which the beneficial owners of almost every entity will need to be reported to FinCEN unless a specific statutory exception applies. Existing entities will have one year to comply, while newly formed entities will have only 90 days to register. This presentation is intended as an introduction to the CTA, which will impact the practice of almost every attorney who forms, operates, transfers, or otherwise works with... 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
$751.5General Credits -
Emerging Developments in Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers
Artificial Intelligence is becoming ubiquitous in legal practice. New tools and new providers emerge constantly. Lawyers need to understand artificial intelligence in order to represent their clients competently and effectively. Lawyers also need to understand the use of AI in order to compete. This session addresses the following key issue: What is artificial intelligence? What are large language models? What is generative artificial intelligence? How does artificial intelligence dif... More Info
$501General Credit -
Tell it Straight, Keep it Straight, Drink it Straight - Practicing Ethics in the Personal Injury Practice
This CLE lecture on legal ethics explores the application of ABA Model Rules 1.4, 1.7, 1.8 and 1.15 in personal injury law, emphasizing clear communication with clients, managing conflicts of interest, and the importance of safeguarding client information and property. It offers practical strategies for effectively balancing these ethical responsibilities, particularly in scenarios involving complex relationships between drivers and passengers, and the handling of insurance settlements... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
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 -
1031 Exchanges: Ethical Considerations
1031 Exchanges can often be complex. This comprehensive CLE course will explain the best practices and wide variety of ethical considerations involved in 1031 Exchanges. The course will include: Qualifying Property Scope of Representation Conflicts of Interest Identification Qualified Intermediaries And more… More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
The Nuts and Bolts of Guardianships
This CLE course will focus on basics of what a guardianship proceeding is, sometimes called a conservatorship in some states, and how it differs from advanced directives such as health care proxies and powers of attorney. We will discuss when such a court proceeding is and what courts look for in such matters. We also discuss the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act enacted by many states. We will discuss other matters on guardianships/conservatorships and when such a proceeding shoul... More Info
$501General Credit -
Common Issues with Navigating the Changing Landscape of Multistate Taxation of Crypto Currency & Crypto Based Companies
State Taxation varies across every state in the United States. Specifically at a State and Local Tax (SALT) level, every jurisdiction has its own tax code and tax treatment for various applications. For example, the way California may classify revenue from a certain company is not the same as Texas will perceive the revenue. Of course, the Supreme Court of the United States has weighed in on limitations of a state’s power to tax, citing the Commerce Clause and various other constitutional cons... More Info
$501General Credit -
Mastering the Client Interview
Earn client trust and information through an expertly guided initial interview. This CLE course starts with the importance of small talk and of defining legal terms to clients. Then, this course hones in on making sure attorneys memorialize their client’s goals (and manage expectations for those goals). Next, some candid conversation about how attorneys bill for their time. After the introduction and explanation of the forms highlighted in this course, the discussion moves to the im... More Info
$501General Credit -
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 -
Roe v Wade: Abortion Post Dobbs
In this CLE course, the Instructor will discuss the recent Dobbs’ decision in which the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) found that there is no federal right to abortion and overruled both "Roe v. Wade" and " Planned Parenthood v. Casey". This created a sea change in federal Due Process law particularly concerning the rights of liberty and privacy. The Instructor explains the over 100—page decision in practical terms and discusses possible litigation, which could result from... 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 -
Consumer Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy: What Attorneys Need to Know About Conducting a Consult
This introductory CLE course provides valuable tools and tips for conducting a thorough, well-organized consumer bankruptcy consult which will assist the attorney in thoroughly analyzing the case and educating the client about the differences in Chapter 7 and 13 and why one might be better for them than the other. It highlights helpful tools and sample visual aids to keep the consult on track, maximize the information obtained from the client, and allow clients to clearly follow the an... 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 -
Commercial Pace, The New Kid On The Block: The Legal Framework For A New Form Of Commercial Real Estate Financing
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing (C-PACE) is one of the newest financial tools for property owners and developers in the country. Offering lower interest and longer terms with a super-priority lien, it behaves like a muni bond but can be put into a capital stack. Find out the legal ins and outs of how this is enabled, its legal structure and status, and how you can put it to work for your clients, whether they be private owners, developers, banks, or local governmen... More Info
$501General Credit -
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 -
ON STRIKE! The Law of Labor Conflict
Union organizing and strikes are on the rise. While the federal law governing labor-management relations has changed little in decades, recent decisions of the National Labor Relations Board and evolving methods of workplace protest are changing the landscape of traditional union activity. This course examines the fundamental provisions of the National Labor Relations Act and its amendments relating to labor strikes, picketing, boycotts, and other protest activities, in both union an... More Info
$501General Credit -
The Yellow Brick Road of a PERM Case
The road map of a PERM case is complicated and full of hazards. A typo can sink your case. This CLE course will review the long process to fulfill the regulatory standards and build the required evidence for a successful PERM case. We’ll go through the many PERM case steps, from developing the case strategy, to obtaining verification of qualifications, securing a Prevailing Wage Determination, taking the case through recruitment, and filing the PERM case. More Info
$501General Credit -
ChatGPT and Related Products: The Legal Ramifications
This CLE presentation is intended to help practicing attorneys better understand the legal consequences of current-day (ex. ChatGPT) artificial intelligence (AI) products. This begins with a discussion of current AI products, their operation, and fundamentally what they are and are not. This factual basis informs several legal topics, including copyrights, patents, trade secrets, confidential information, contracts, etc. Finally, some example, practical, “best practices” and recommenda... 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 -
Avoiding Liability Under The FDCPA
The material presented in this seminar is intended to provide the audience with an overview of some of the key areas of compliance regarding a third-party debt collector’s use of debt collection communications via the telephone and in writing. Recently, the collection industry has been confronted by increasing regulatory oversight and enforcement actions by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”), as well as an awaking of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and Federal Comm... More Info
$1002General Credits -
Insurance Coverage Issues Involving General Liability
This CLE course will provide a comprehensive nuts and bolts overview of Insurance Coverage Litigation. It will cover the key steps and processes that should be followed/taken by both the insurer and the insured when faced with a claim that has matured into a declaratory judgement action. Topics will include a discussion of litigation considerations from the onset of coverage litigation and initial phases. More Info
$501General Credit -
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 -
Business Valuation for Attorneys
Determination of the value of a client’s business or business interest is often a necessary element in meeting a client’s needs. Understanding the valuation process and the potential results can make a huge difference to the outcome for the client. Divorce, estate planning, and partnership disputes, in addition to sales, purchases and other transactions, are just some of the circumstances where valuation is a critical factor. This Seminar reviews the po... More Info
$501General Credit -
What Attorneys Need to Know about Comic Book Publishing: A Test Drive
Prepare to break into the comic book publishing industry in just two action-packed hours! Under the guidance of seasoned comic book publishing attorneys, you will draft a rough outline of crucial contract provisions, hone your client interview skills that are tailored for this sector, and engage in mock negotiations. You will get the chance to identify potential problems within publishing contracts and discover how to resolve them. Get ready to slip behind the wheel for a test-drive of comic b... More Info
$1002General Credits -
AI, Fair Use, and Representing Comic Book Creators and Publishers
This CLE course dives deep into the comic book industry, unveiling the past year of explosive growth and seismic legal changes. We’ll give you a understanding of the pros and cons of AI-generated artwork and suggested approaches for contract drafting to avoid critical IP-pitfalls; discuss the impact of fair use in visual arts following the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith decision; and give you a “chef’s tour” of representing the comic book client today. In th... More Info
$1503General Credits -
Will, Trusts, and Advanced Directives: Know What is Right for Your Client
This CLE course will focus on estate planning tools and discuss Last Will and Testament and Trusts. The course will explain succession planning, estate planning and how to plan using wills and trusts, as well as advanced directives such as health care proxies, power of attorney and living wills. This course will also discuss Medicaid planning and protection of assets as well as tax planning consideration when creating an estate plan. We also discuss the Uniform Health Care D... More Info
$501General Credit -
Ethics in Modern Day Legal Practice: The Current Hot Ethical Topics Found in Client Grievances and Malpractice Suits
This CLE course focuses on the latest trends in ethics found in modern day legal practice. While focusing on the rules that govern attorney conduct, the course explores application of the rules to the ever changing landscape of practice. Specific addressment includes preservation of electronic data, cyber security, social media, and electronics and technology in the (in-person and virtual) courtroom. The course also touches upon the healthy and unhealthy client, malpractice actions, an... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Overhaul of Regulatory Capital Requirements Proposed By US Banking Regulators
The US federal banking regulators have jointly proposed extensive revisions to the regulatory capital requirements for [midsize and] larger US banking organizations. The revisions are lengthy and would change the requirements for credit, market, and operational risk. Some of the revisions are long-expected (e.g., re-evaluation of use of internal models), but others are novel (e.g., capital charge for operational risk) or driven in response to the recent banking crisis. Further, the rev... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
All's Fair In The Rules of Professional Conduct: Threats and Fees
This CLE course will address the rules of professional conduct as it relates to fairness with a focus on two components: threats and fees. Part one will address threatening to present, participate in presenting, or presenting criminal or professional disciplinary charges to obtain an advantage in a civil matter. The second part will discuss Professional Rule of Conduct 1.5 including properly handling fees, engagement letters, and the split of fees between lawyers at different points... More Info
$501.25Ethics Credits -
Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data Protection Issues: Ethical Considerations and New Requirements
A number of states are proposing mandating CLE hours with a focus on cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection. This obligation to possess technology competency is not a new concept, as many states have already adopted the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rule's requirement. The purpose of the CLE program is to cover lawyers' ethical obligations and requirements, and its importance for other states. The program will also provide practical strategies, explain key terms to understa... More Info
$501General Credit -
Advance Depositions: Strategies for Taking Depositions in Insurance Bad Faith Cases
This CLE program will focus on effective techniques for taking depositions in insurance bad faith cases with an emphasis from the plaintiff/insured’s perspective. Whose depositions do you take and when do you not take the deposition of a witness. What questions do you ask for key insurance witnesses and what do you leave for trial. How do you set up insurance company witnesses for cross-examination at trial. Our panel of experienced and highly regarded lawyers will give you insights... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Evaluating and Negotiating Insurance Bad Faith Cases
At some juncture during the life of an insurance bad faith case, the parties’ counsel will need to address the potential for settlement of the case. Given the distinctive nature of bad faith claims, assessing the value of such claims presents certain challenges. Likewise, depending on the nature of the claim and the issues involved, counsel for both the policyholder and the insurance company should be mindful of important considerations in trying to reach a mutually satisfactory reso... More Info
$751.5General Credits