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Batson v. Kentucky and the Continuing Challenge of Racial Discrimination in Jury Selection
Prosecutors continue to strike people of color in jury selection, resulting in all-white juries even in jurisdictions with diverse populations that include many people of color. Prosecutors give trivial reasons for their strikes, often reading them off lists of “approved race-neutral reasons.” Judges routinely approve the reasons. There is a growing recognition that Batson has completely failed to prevent discrimination. Some states have adopted other approaches to prevent discriminati... More Info
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Attorney Relationships and Challenges with Them
Andrea Lyon and Ashley Nunn speak from their perspectives of lawyer and investigator and discuss ways that attorneys and investigators can improve their working relationship for the benefit of their client. Topics addressed include: having a team that brings diversity of perspectives, humility and awareness of blind spots and an intentional willingness to learn and understand the client’s perspective the importance of regular, timely, clear and open communication among the team me... More Info
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25 is the New 18: Protecting Emerging Adult Clients
This CLE presentation will share the innovations in Maryland to protect emerging adult clients. The Maryland Office of the Public Defender has begun a pilot project to create a specialized unit representing “emerging adult” clients. Emerging adult clients are 18-25 years old and are over-represented in our criminal legal system and prisons despite the science indicating they are less culpable, more capable of growth and change, and still maturing neurologically. Recent research shows t... More Info
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Beyond Storytelling: Using a Story Lens to Improve Fact Investigation, Case Theory, Evidentiary Arguments & Preservation
As trial lawyers, storytelling is our most powerfully persuasive advocacy tool. Stories connect us to one another, help us to understand events, and solve problems. The instinct to communicate through story is so deeply and universally ingrained in the human condition that it seems encoded in our DNA. Yet we sometimes miss opportunities to communicate persuasively because we get lost in the weeds of facts, evidence and legal issues. Storytelling can be used at every stage of your rep... More Info
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New Developments in Federal and New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Law in the Covid Era
We just passed the one year mark in dealing with the difficulties brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s obvious that every area of the law has been hit hard. However, the law is not static and it is constantly moving forward and clearly, one of the areas under great scrutiny is housing and landlord-tenant law. Regardless of what side of the coin you are on (landlord or tenant, commercial or residential), the ground is literally shifting under our feet. The question is which way is it sh... More Info
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The Biden Administration Environmental Agenda
On his first day in office President Biden ordered many changes to the Trump environmental rules and pledged sweeping changes to the federal environmental and natural resources regulations. These initiatives will cover many areas particularly climate change. We will review the most significant items including climate change, other Clean Air Act initiatives and new directions for Clean Water Act, waste management and Endangered Species Act regulations. More Info
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Virtual Civil Jury Trial and Advanced Zoom Techniques: A Guideline for Remote Proceedings
Join this panel as they present a three part lecture outlining the guidelines during remote proceedings. The first part will address advanced Zoom techniques from initiation through bench trial. The second part will discuss the tools need to successfully complete a virtual civil jury trial. Lastly, the panel consisting of Lawyers and a Judge will come together in a group discussion to discuss their recent participation in a virtual civil jury trial. More Info
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Legal Ethics in the Era of Technology, Social Media, and the Pandemic
Many lawyers are unfamiliar with the nuances of computer technology and data security essential to comply with 21st century ethics rules in our digital world. There are many hidden dangers in frequently used tools and platforms, including e-mail, social-media and “the Cloud.” The ethical dangers and minefields are compounded and heightened by increased use of digital tools and internet connections in the practice of law, including the use of Zoom and other digital meeting platforms, wor... More Info
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Business Acquisition Transactions: Helping Your Client Buy the Right Business on the Right Terms
This CLE course takes participants through the process of a lower middle market business acquisition as seen through the eyes of the Buyer's attorney. It covers the nuts and bolts of the transaction process. This Course will provide the essentials of documentation and negotiation of an Asset Purchase Agreement and its terms by legal counsel. More Info
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Impact of COVID & Lease Accounting Standards
The corporate lease industry has experienced significant shifts due to the global pandemic, resulting in increasingly complex agreements. To better understand these changes and how they impact both lessees and lessors, join Marc Betesh, CEO and founder of Visual Lease and KBA Lease Services, for a presentation on the commercial real estate landscape. After spending years practicing law and negotiating commercial leases for some of the country’s largest companies, Marc will share his expertise... More Info
$751.5Law & Legal Proc.