- Introduction to the importance of ethical considerations in a lawyer's interaction with judges
- Exploration of ethical rules that govern a lawyer's interaction with judges in and out of the courtroom
- Analysis of ethical considerations for what lawyers can say to judges in the courtroom and in the court of public opinion
- Examination of contemporary courtroom dynamics between attorneys and judges through case law, rules of professional conduct and high-profile cases
- Discussion of ethical dilemmas that attorneys face in attempting to gain the best advantages for clients within the boundaries of applicable ethical and legal standards
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Order in the Court: Ethical Interaction With Judges Lawyers have a duty to uphold ethical standards while zealously advocating for their clients. But where is the line when it comes to challenging judges and their rulings? This program will explore the ethical rules that govern a lawyer's interaction with judges both in and out of the courtroom, using real-life examples and cases as illustrations. It will delve into the ethical considerations of not only what lawyers can say to judges in the courtroom, but also what they can say about them in the court of public opinion. This course will provide a thorough analysis of contemporary courtroom dynamics between attorneys and judges, as illustrated by case law, rules of professional conduct, as well as recent high-profile cases. It will discuss the ethical dilemmas that attorneys face in attempting to gain the best advantages for clients, while adhering to the boundaries of applicable ethical and legal standards. Agenda
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Oregon 10 Credit Bundle with 5 Ethics, 3 Access to Justice, 1 Child/Elder Abuse, and 1 Mental Health Credits Bundle Courses Include: Ethically Keeping Your Clients Trust Even When Things Go Wrong (1 Ethics Credit) Ethics Compliance for Solo Practitioners (1.25 Ethics Credits) A Lawyer’s Guide to Ethics and Ethical Networking in a Virtual World (2 Ethics Credits) Gambling Addiction for Lawyers (1 Substance Abuse Credit) Cultural Competence: Recognizing Implicit Bias (1 Access to Justice Credit) Leveling the Playing Field: The Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession (1 Access to Justice Credit)
Child and Elder Abuse Reporting (1 Abuse Reporting Credit)
Ethics in Business Law (1.25 Credits) Intermediate Topics Title IX (1.5 Access to Justice Credits) -
Oregon 10 Credit Bundle with 5 Ethics, 3 Access to Justice, 1 Child/Elder Abuse, and 1 Mental Health Credits Bundle Courses Include: Ethically Keeping Your Clients Trust Even When Things Go Wrong (1 Ethics Credit) Ethics Compliance for Solo Practitioners (1.25 Ethics Credits) A Lawyer’s Guide to Ethics and Ethical Networking in a Virtual World (2 Ethics Credits) Gambling Addiction for Lawyers (1 Substance Abuse Credit) Cultural Competence: Recognizing Implicit Bias (1 Access to Justice Credit) Leveling the Playing Field: The Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession (1 Access to Justice Credit)
Child and Elder Abuse Reporting (1 Abuse Reporting Credit)
Ethics in Business Law (1.25 Credits) Intermediate Topics Title IX (1.5 Access to Justice Credits) -
Oregon 45 Credit Bundle with Ethics, A/J, Child/Elder Abuse, & Mental Health - All Courses Approved in Oregon Bundle Courses Include: Preparing Clients for Deposition: An Investment in Performance (1.25 Credits) Ethics in Business Law (1.25 Ethics Credits) Athlete Agency Law (1.25 Credits) Overview of the Freedom of Information Act (2 Credits) Entity Formation 101 (1.25 Credits) Anti Money Laundering for Business Lawyers (1.25 Credits) A Lawyer's Guide to Raising Capital (1.25 Credits) Ethics Compliance for Solo Practitioners (1.25 Ethics Credits) Introduction to Non-Profit Law (1.25 Credits) Philosophy of a Business Legal Counselor (1 Credit) Information Technology for Lawyers (1.25 Credits) Criminal Mitigation: Pre-Pleas & Pre-Sentencing Strategies (1 Credit) Borderline Personality Disorder: Pre-Plea & Pre-Sentencing Mitigation Strategies (1.25 General Credits) Is That a Worker or an Employee? Questions & Answers on Worker Classification (1.25 Credits) Pre-sentence Investigation (PSI) Critique: Mitigation as Counter Strategy in Child-Pornography Cases (1.25 Credits) Business and Asset Protection (1 Credit) Intermediate Topics: Title IX (1.5 Access to Justice Credits) A Lawyer’s Guide to Ethics and Ethical Networking in a Virtual World (2 Ethics Credits) Complex Trauma in Criminal Mitigation Cases: How Abuse and Neglect Cause Abnormal Development (1.25 Credits) Domestic violence as intimate terrorism: mitigation for criminal defense lawyers (1.25 Credits)
The Burned Out Lawyer- Recognition and Prevention Strategies (1.25 Credits)
No One Makes It Out Unscathed: The Effects of Personal Trauma and Stress On Our Lives (1 Credit) Gambling Addiction for Lawyers (1 Substance Abuse Credit) Attorney’s Guide to Online Defamation & Website Removal (1 Credit) The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates (1.25 Credits) Cultural Competence: Recognizing Implicit Bias (1 Access to Justice Credit) Leveling the Playing Field: The Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession (1 Access to Justice Credit) Benefiting from New Markets Tax Credits (1 Credit) The Art and Science of Hourly Billing (1 Ethics Credit) Ethically Keeping Your Client's Trust Even When Things Go Wrong (1 Ethics Credit) Cannabis Law (1 credit) Evidence 101 (1.5 Credits) Talc Litigation: A Primer (1 Credit) Talc Litigation: Cross-examination of a Lung Cancer Plaintiff (1.25 Credits) Banking for the Non-Banking Attorney (1.5 Credits) Copyright for Artists (1.5 Credits)Child and Elder Abuse Reporting (1 Abuse Reporting Credit)
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Oregon 45 Credit Bundle with Ethics, A/J, Child/Elder Abuse, & Mental Health - All Courses Approved in Oregon Bundle Courses Include: Preparing Clients for Deposition: An Investment in Performance (1.25 Credits) Ethics in Business Law (1.25 Ethics Credits) Athlete Agency Law (1.25 Credits) Overview of the Freedom of Information Act (2 Credits) Entity Formation 101 (1.25 Credits) Anti Money Laundering for Business Lawyers (1.25 Credits) A Lawyer's Guide to Raising Capital (1.25 Credits) Ethics Compliance for Solo Practitioners (1.25 Ethics Credits) Introduction to Non-Profit Law (1.25 Credits) Philosophy of a Business Legal Counselor (1 Credit) Information Technology for Lawyers (1.25 Credits) Criminal Mitigation: Pre-Pleas & Pre-Sentencing Strategies (1 Credit) Borderline Personality Disorder: Pre-Plea & Pre-Sentencing Mitigation Strategies (1.25 General Credits) Is That a Worker or an Employee? Questions & Answers on Worker Classification (1.25 Credits) Pre-sentence Investigation (PSI) Critique: Mitigation as Counter Strategy in Child-Pornography Cases (1.25 Credits) Business and Asset Protection (1 Credit) Intermediate Topics: Title IX (1.5 Access to Justice Credits) A Lawyer’s Guide to Ethics and Ethical Networking in a Virtual World (2 Ethics Credits) Complex Trauma in Criminal Mitigation Cases: How Abuse and Neglect Cause Abnormal Development (1.25 Credits) Domestic violence as intimate terrorism: mitigation for criminal defense lawyers (1.25 Credits)
The Burned Out Lawyer- Recognition and Prevention Strategies (1.25 Credits)
No One Makes It Out Unscathed: The Effects of Personal Trauma and Stress On Our Lives (1 Credit) Gambling Addiction for Lawyers (1 Substance Abuse Credit) Attorney’s Guide to Online Defamation & Website Removal (1 Credit) The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates (1.25 Credits) Cultural Competence: Recognizing Implicit Bias (1 Access to Justice Credit) Leveling the Playing Field: The Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession (1 Access to Justice Credit) Benefiting from New Markets Tax Credits (1 Credit) The Art and Science of Hourly Billing (1 Ethics Credit) Ethically Keeping Your Client's Trust Even When Things Go Wrong (1 Ethics Credit) Cannabis Law (1 credit) Evidence 101 (1.5 Credits) Talc Litigation: A Primer (1 Credit) Talc Litigation: Cross-examination of a Lung Cancer Plaintiff (1.25 Credits) Banking for the Non-Banking Attorney (1.5 Credits) Copyright for Artists (1.5 Credits)Child and Elder Abuse Reporting (1 Abuse Reporting Credit)
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Oregon 45 Credit Bundle with Ethics, A/J, Child/Elder Abuse, & Mental Health - All Courses Approved in Oregon Bundle Courses Include: Preparing Clients for Deposition: An Investment in Performance (1.25 Credits) Ethics in Business Law (1.25 Ethics Credits) Athlete Agency Law (1.25 Credits) Overview of the Freedom of Information Act (2 Credits) Entity Formation 101 (1.25 Credits) Anti Money Laundering for Business Lawyers (1.25 Credits) A Lawyer's Guide to Raising Capital (1.25 Credits) Ethics Compliance for Solo Practitioners (1.25 Ethics Credits) Introduction to Non-Profit Law (1.25 Credits) Philosophy of a Business Legal Counselor (1 Credit) Information Technology for Lawyers (1.25 Credits) Criminal Mitigation: Pre-Pleas & Pre-Sentencing Strategies (1 Credit) Borderline Personality Disorder: Pre-Plea & Pre-Sentencing Mitigation Strategies (1.25 General Credits) Is That a Worker or an Employee? Questions & Answers on Worker Classification (1.25 Credits) Pre-sentence Investigation (PSI) Critique: Mitigation as Counter Strategy in Child-Pornography Cases (1.25 Credits) Business and Asset Protection (1 Credit) Intermediate Topics: Title IX (1.5 Access to Justice Credits) A Lawyer’s Guide to Ethics and Ethical Networking in a Virtual World (2 Ethics Credits) Complex Trauma in Criminal Mitigation Cases: How Abuse and Neglect Cause Abnormal Development (1.25 Credits) Domestic violence as intimate terrorism: mitigation for criminal defense lawyers (1.25 Credits)
The Burned Out Lawyer- Recognition and Prevention Strategies (1.25 Credits)
No One Makes It Out Unscathed: The Effects of Personal Trauma and Stress On Our Lives (1 Credit) Gambling Addiction for Lawyers (1 Substance Abuse Credit) Attorney’s Guide to Online Defamation & Website Removal (1 Credit) The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates (1.25 Credits) Cultural Competence: Recognizing Implicit Bias (1 Access to Justice Credit) Leveling the Playing Field: The Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession (1 Access to Justice Credit) Benefiting from New Markets Tax Credits (1 Credit) The Art and Science of Hourly Billing (1 Ethics Credit) Ethically Keeping Your Client's Trust Even When Things Go Wrong (1 Ethics Credit) Cannabis Law (1 credit) Evidence 101 (1.5 Credits) Talc Litigation: A Primer (1 Credit) Talc Litigation: Cross-examination of a Lung Cancer Plaintiff (1.25 Credits) Banking for the Non-Banking Attorney (1.5 Credits) Copyright for Artists (1.5 Credits)Child and Elder Abuse Reporting (1 Abuse Reporting Credit)
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Oregon 45 Credit Bundle with Ethics, A/J, Child/Elder Abuse, & Mental Health - All Courses Approved in Oregon
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Overcoming Common Barriers in a Social Security Disability Case Join Disability Law expert Scott Daniels in this riveting CLE program on how to best advocate for your client in a Social Security Disability case. Mr. Daniels will explain eligibility issues, lack of medical evidence, and gaps in a claimant’s work history. Finally, the program will highlight some frequent mistakes made by Administrative Law Judges. Daniels will keep you entertained as he teaches plaintiffs' attorneys how to zealously represent their clients at these important hearings. This program is a must watch for any attorney wishing to learn more about Social Security Disability cases. Agenda Applicable Social Security Laws Types of Disability Programs Evaluation Process Federal Disability Process Case Examples
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Overview of the Freedom of Information Act In this timely and compelling CLE program, Attorney, Peter Sorenson presents “Overview of the Freedom of Information Act”. The program begins discussing how to help attorneys - in all fields of practice - learn how to more successfully navigate the FOIA process to better support their clients. Mr. Sorenson continues to explain the phases/steps of the FOIA process and the background and Purpose of FOIA. Mr. Sorenson then covers case law, hypotheticals, and practical tips to increase a positive FOIA request. The program concludes with an overview of the administrative appeal phase, and the judicial review phase. This program is a must for any attorney.
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Paying for Referrals: A Danger to the Payor and Recipient's Freedom.
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Pennsylvania Commonwealth Bundle: 6 Credits with 2 Ethics
Bundle Courses: NCAA & Name, Image, Likeness – Updates & Anarchy in America! (1 Credit) Cross Examination Made Simple (1 Credit) Direct Examination: Making the Witness Look Good (1 Credit) The Anti-Kickback Statute (1 Credit) Help for the Helper: The Effects of Trauma and Compassion Fatigue on the Lawyer Who Cares (1 Ethics Credit) Order in the Court: Ethical Interaction With Judges (1 Ethics Credit)