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The Fifth Amendment’s Essential Role in Offshore Audits
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The Federal False Claims Act: Enforcement and Recent Updates The session will provide an overview of the Federal Civil False Claims Act (FCA) and how it works. It will also provide an assessment of enforcement activities, showing how healthcare providers may be at risk. In addition, the session will review recent cases and show how they potentially impact healthcare providers. We will start with a review of the Federal False Claims Act and discuss how it works and how it is being used to fight health care fraud. We will discuss how the various health care fraud task forces use the Federal False Claims Act and its whistleblower provisions to identify and prosecute health care fraud. The webinar will take the Federal False Claims Act apart and show step by step how an action is filed, how the government responds and how the courts interpret various elements of the Act. We will discuss proof, damages under the Act and how the whistleblower is rewarded for bringing a successful case. The session will also provide an overview of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and review what it prohibits, as well as a general review the AKS available safe harbors. It will also show how violation of the AKS can raise FCA concerns, and it will provide an assessment of enforcement activities, showing how participants may be at risk. In addition, the session will review recent cases and show how they potentially impact participants. We will provide an in-depth review of the AKS, focusing on what is prohibited under the Act and what the exceptions are. We will also review the case law, particularly the early case law that sets the stage and basis for how the courts interpret the law. We will also review the changes made to both the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute made by the Affordable Care Act. Finally, the webinar will review various cases to show how easy it is to run afoul of the Statute, and how the courts view compliance with it. In addition, we will discuss the latest updates to both the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute.
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The Burned Out Lawyer- Recognition and Prevention Strategies If there is one word we heard during our journey through the pandemic and continue to hear more than any other term as we navigate into the Post-COVID “new normal” world, it is “burnout.” But what is burnout? What does it look like and feel like? More importantly, what can we do to prevent the normal stress and “lawyer anxiety” so common in our profession from developing into the physically and emotionally draining state known as Burnout? Recent studies have shown that there has been a dramatic increase in impairment due to alcoholism, addiction and mental health disorders among members of the legal profession. The statistics are compelling and clearly indicate that 1 out of 3 attorneys will likely have a need for substance use or mental health services at some point in their careers. Agenda
- The early warning signs of impairment, with special emphasis on stress and burnout.
- Symptoms of stress and burnout that are particularly prevalent among members of the legal profession;
- Discussion will include the basic stress reactions, both physical and psychological; the difference between healthy stress and distress, with emphasis on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The transition from distress to burnout and how we can recognize and identify the sources of stress in our lives before burnout develops.
- Guidelines for a “master plan”, including realistic prevention strategies that work.
- Why lawyers and judges are at especially high risk to develop mental health and substance use disorders.
- The free services that Lawyers Assistance Programs provide to lawyers, judges, their family members and law students.
- The barriers that prevent lawyers and judges from seeking the help they need.
- The role that education plays in breaking the stigma and fear associated with alcoholism, substance use disorders and mental illness in the legal profession.
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The Art and Science of Hourly Billing In this compelling and timely program, attorney, Colt Dodrill presents “The Art and Science of Attorney Billing.” The program begins with an explanation of why billing is important, the relevant ABA model rules, and fee agreements. Mr. Dodroll continues the program with a narrative explanation and adding value .The program also covers efficiencies and time management principles. The program concludes with client billing guidelines and tips. This program is for any attorney. AGENDA Introduction
- Why billing is Important
- ABA Model Rules
- Fee agreements
- Rejected time entries
- Elements of Time Entry
- Syntax
- Verbs
- Nouns
- Basis
- Kickers
- Block Billing
- Value Triangle
- When to be ambiguous
- When to be specific
- Brevity is the soul of wit
- Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule)
- Rules of Thumb
- Time Management
- Client Billing Guidelines
- Tips
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Courses Include:
When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough - Perfectionism in the Legal Profession - (1 Ethics Professionalism Credit Credit)
Everything You Wanted to Know About Distressed Lawyers (1 Ethics Professionalism Credit) Intervention Strategies for Helping the Legal Professional (1 Ethics Professionalism Credit) -
Texas Bundle: 15 Credits with 3.0 Ethics
All Courses Approved by the State Bar of Texas Minimum Continuing Legal Education.
Esquire CLE’s Provider# 14104
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Texas Bundle: 15 Credits with 3.0 Ethics
All Courses Approved by the State Bar of Texas Minimum Continuing Legal Education.
Esquire CLE’s Provider# 14104
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Texas Bundle: 15 Credits with 3.0 Ethics
All Courses Approved by the State Bar of Texas Minimum Continuing Legal Education.
Esquire CLE’s Provider# 14104
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Tennessee 3 Credit Ethics Bundle – All Courses Approved in Tennessee! Courses Include: Ethical Issues - Pro Bono Representation: Help the Profession Help Others (1.02 Ethics Credits) Online Civility and Professionalism for Attorneys (1.08 Ethics Credits) Intervention Strategies for Helping the Legal Professional (1.02 Ethics Credits)
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Tennessee 15 Credit Bundle with 3 Ethics Courses Include: Story Telling in the Courtroom Part 1 (1.57 Credit) Story Telling in the Courtroom Part 2 (1.33 Credits) Story Telling in the Courtroom Part 3 (1.05 Credits) Lemon Law (1.05 Credits) The Fifth Amendment’s Essential Role in Offshore Audits (1.5 Credits) Digital Millennium Copyright Act (1.07 Credits) Immigration Basics: Coming to America and Staying (1.03 Credits)
Basics of How to Obtain a Patent (2.03 Credits)
The Anti-Kickback Statute (1.02 Credits) The Healthcare Quality Improvement Act: How to Achieve Immunity in Your Peer Review Process (1.02 Credits) Ethical Issues - Pro Bono Representation: Help the Profession Help Others (1.02 Ethics Credits) Online Civility and Professionalism for Attorneys (1.08 Ethics Credits) Intervention Strategies for Helping the Legal Professional (1.02 Ethics Credits) -
Tennessee 15 Credit Bundle with 3 Ethics Courses Include: Story Telling in the Courtroom Part 1 (1.57 Credit) Story Telling in the Courtroom Part 2 (1.33 Credits) Story Telling in the Courtroom Part 3 (1.05 Credits) Lemon Law (1.05 Credits) The Fifth Amendment’s Essential Role in Offshore Audits (1.5 Credits) Digital Millennium Copyright Act (1.07 Credits) Immigration Basics: Coming to America and Staying (1.03 Credits)
Basics of How to Obtain a Patent (2.03 Credits)
The Anti-Kickback Statute (1.02 Credits) The Healthcare Quality Improvement Act: How to Achieve Immunity in Your Peer Review Process (1.02 Credits) Ethical Issues - Pro Bono Representation: Help the Profession Help Others (1.02 Ethics Credits) Online Civility and Professionalism for Attorneys (1.08 Ethics Credits) Intervention Strategies for Helping the Legal Professional (1.02 Ethics Credits)
