Washington DC CLE - Trial Skills Courses
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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
$501General Credit -
Criminal Defense Appeals
This CLE course, presented from the perspective of a criminal defense attorney, focuses on appeals to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeal. The course takes a practical approach to approving an attorney’s chance of success by addressing how issues are framed, the use of key phrases, statements of facts and procedural history as well as other style elements. The course will also address the importance of oral arguments and how to address questions, both valid and not, presented... More Info
$501General Credit -
Know What Evidence You Have and How to Use That Evidence at Trial
In order to persuade the factfinder, whether judge or jury, a trial lawyer, whether it’s a civil or criminal trial, must not only uncover the evidence that proves or disproves the cause at issue, but consider how this mixed question of fact and law may result in the evidence being admitted to have any effect on the outcome. Mark Twain once said that the person who expects to get up when giving a dinner speech and have that moment of inspiration as one rises does not understand the nee... More Info
$501General Credit -
Effective Mediation: What the Mediator Needs to Know to Resolve Your Case
The latest statistics indicate that well over 95% of all civil cases settle before trial. Mediation is an effective tool that contributes to this high pretrial resolution. This CLE course is designed for beginners and seasoned attorneys to assist in streamlining written and oral presentation at mediation, and getting key information in front of your mediator. More Info
$501General Credit -
PFAS: The New Contaminant of Enormous Concern
This CLE lecture will discuss the regulation of a new variety of contaminants, PFAS chemicals, also known as “forever chemicals.” As technology evolves, so must the law. We will discuss PFAS chemicals in the context of the federal and state drinking water regulations, with New York State currently having adopted the strictest of standards. This will include a discussion on the difficulties public water suppliers face in having to achieve these standards. We will also explore th... More Info
$501General Credit -
Motion Practice in Family Law: Tips and Techniques
In this CLE program, John Teufel, a matrimonial lawyer who has dedicated his practice to drafting motions and briefs for family attorneys, will share his tips and tricks for: creating effective affidavits and affirmations, explain the procedural boxes litigators must check, and discuss the larger strategic importance behind family law motion practice. More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Questioning Techniques for Depositions: To Question, Or Not To Question, That Is The Question
Taking a Deposition is both a science and an art. While so few know how to take great depositions, even fewer receive the kind of training that is needed to ask the right questions. In this 90 minute live video session, you will learn the most sophisticated of techniques in how to draft questions that will make any deposer a true star. You will learn innovative information techniques, what documents (in a prioritized fashion) are most useful in crafting questions, how to make a comp... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
How Not to Lose Your Case at a Plaintiff’s Deposition
This CLE course will cover the unique pitfalls of defending a plaintiff at their deposition. The presenter will act like a defense lawyer honing in on the potential weaknesses and problems that can arise at a deposition, and endeavor to help the viewer recognize them and overcome them to achieve success. The course will also touch upon his primary goals when for preparing for, and deposing defense witnesses. More Info
$501General Credit -
How to Respond to a Motion for Summary Judgment in Brief Form and at Oral Argument
This CLE Course will address the tools and tactics when responding to civil motions. It will teach you all the basic civil procedure rules you need to know when a motion filed against your client hits your inbox on a Friday afternoon. The presenter will explain the best strategies and ways to respond to a motion including all the little-known obscure practice rules that will preserve your client’s claims and allow you to admit the evidence needed to support your arguments at trial. More Info
$501General Credit -
Discovery in Surrogates Court: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Designed for those new to Surrogate’s Court practice as well as experienced estate planners and litigators who want to bring their practice to the next level, this CLE program will review the laws, rules and procedures involved in litigating matters in Surrogate’s Court from the viewpoints of both the petitioner and the respondent. This course also aims to provide some practical and time saving tips and some suggestions for must dos and absolutely don’ts. More Info
$501General Credit