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Leveling the Playing Field: The Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession This program will cover laws regarding bias and discrimination and how they apply specifically within the legal profession. It will include The latest developments within state and federal laws governing bias and discrimination, the application of ABA Model Rule 8.4(g), as well as a host of practical considerations to consider in order to most effectively eliminate bias and maintain a healthy cultural climate within your law firm.
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Louisiana 4 Credit Bundle with Ethics and Professionalism - All Courses Approve by Louisiana Course Includes:
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Macro Cross Border Planning Challenges Related To The LGBT Community In this timely, and compelling CLE program attorney, Angela D. Giampolo, presents Macro Cross Border Planning Challenges Related To The LGBT Community. Attorney Giampolo begins the program with an overview of LGBT immigration in the united states. The program continues with an international discussion of LGBT immigration. The program concludes with an explanation of LGBT estate planning and marriage concerns. This program is a must listen for any attorney.
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Marriage Equality in the Crosshairs: Estate Planning Protections amidst Targeted Discrimination
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Microsoft Office 365 For Attorneys The Office 365 Groups feature can be beneficial to lawyers as it provides a centralized location for collaboration and communication among team members working on a matter. By creating a Group, attorneys, paralegals, assistants, and support staff can use a shared inbox to discuss the matter, add events and deadlines to a shared calendar, collect resources and research in OneNote, and upload documents to a shared document library for collaboration. This can improve efficiency and productivity by allowing team members to access all necessary information from wherever they are, on any device with internet access. Additionally, outside co-counsel or experts can be added to the Group as well, making it easier to collaborate with external parties. Finally, the Office 365 Forms feature can be used to create forms and quizzes for client input, which can help attorneys better understand and meet their clients' needs. AGENDA
- Introduction to Office 365 Groups and its benefits for lawyers
- Creating an Office 365 Group for a matter
- Using the shared inbox for communication
- Adding events and deadlines to the shared calendar
- Collecting resources and research in OneNote
- Uploading documents to the shared document library
- Collaborating with outside co-counsel or experts
- Using Office 365 Forms for client input
- Conclusion and summary of the benefits of Office 365 Groups for lawyers
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Welcome to NCAA & Name, Image, Likeness – Updates & Anarchy in America! The last four years have been a watershed moment in amateur college sports. From the possibility of losing eligibility for pursuing endorsement offers in 2019 to signing multi-million dollar deals in 2022 this is a new era for student-athletes. Sports lawyers will learn about how we got here and how the intersection of NIL deals, the NCAA Transfer Portal & Boosters have changed the college sports landscape. And we know this much…where we are now and what is allowed or not allowed today will change rapidly and frequently. It will be critical for lawyers to stay up to date as the NCAA, federal legislators and states continue to jockey for position in controlling the direction of college sports.
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Nevada 13 Credit Sagebrush Bundle with 2 Ethics and 1 Substance Abuse Bundle Courses Include: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (1 Credit) Opening Statement As a Story -101 (1 Credit) Opening Statements As a Story - 102 (1.5 Credits) Closing Arguments (2 Credits) Anatomy of a Civil Tax Controversy (1.5 Credits) Paying for Referrals: A Danger to the Payor and Recipient's Freedom (1 Credit) Help for the Helper: The Effects of Trauma and Compassion Fatigue on the Lawyer Who Cares (1 Substance Abuse Credit) Unauthorized Practice of Law: Ethical Dilemmas and the Rule of Law (1 Ethics Credit) Physician Employment Agreements: Problem Areas that can be Landmines (1 Credit) Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession: Both Personally and Professionally (1 Ethics Credit) Microsoft Office 365 For Attorneys (1 Credit)
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New Hampshire 2 Credit Ethics Bundle Courses: Anti Money Laundering for Business Lawyers (1 Credit) Entity Formation 101 (1 Credit) Athlete Agency Law (1.25 Credits) Banking for the Non-Banking Attorney (1.5 Credits) Copyright for Artists (1.5 Credits) How to Cross Examine a Medical Witness (1 Credit) Principles of a Successful Jury Trial (1 Credit) Ethically Keeping Your Clients Trust Even When Things go Wrong (1 Ethics Credit) Preparing Clients for Deposition: An Investment in Performance (1 Credit) Cannabis Law (1 Credit) Ethics of Business Law (1.25 Ethics Credit)
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New York Bundle 24 Credits with 4 Ethics and 1 Elimination of Bias/Diversity, 1 Cyber Security
Bundle Courses:Evidence 101 (2 Credits)
Evidence 102 (1.5 Credits) Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (1 Credit) Opening Statement As a Story (101) (1 Credit) Opening Statements As a Story - 102 (1.5 Credits) Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAAP) (1.5 Credits) Taking Off the Gloves: What to Expect in U.S. Tax Court (1.5 Credits) Cross Examination Made Simple (1.5 Credits) Direct Examination: Making the Witness Look Good (1.5 Credits) NFL Contract Advisors – “So You Want To Be An Agent" (2.00 Credits) Overview of the Freedom of Information Act (2.5 Credits) Gambling, The Secret Addiction The Impact of Internet and Sports Betting (1 Ethics Credits) Cyber Security for Lawyers and Law Firms (1.5 Cyber Security Credit) Off the Clock: Professional Ethics On Personal Time (1 Ethics Credit) Ethics and Professionalism: The Art of Graceful Disagreement (1 Ethics Credit) Leveling the Playing Field: The Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession (1 Diversity and Inclusion Credit) Unauthorized Practice of Law: Ethical Dilemmas and the Rule of Law (1 Ethics Credit) -
NFL Contract Advisors – “So You Want To Be An Agent" Welcome to NFL Contract Advisors – “So You Want To Be An Agent…” A big part of sports law is getting agents ready for the the obligations of managing high-profile clients. And that’s where lawyers come in. NFL Contract Advisors covers NFLPA certification requirements, agent eligibility, standards of conduct and prohibited actions, key points of agent-player contracts and player-team contracts, and the NFL’s personal conduct policy. And most importantly, we’ll look at some recent episodes of “bad client behavior” in the NFL (aka – The 3 AM Phone Call). Stories include a mercurial QB skipping a game to party (in disguise) in Las Vegas, a star wide receiver allegedly throwing furniture off a 14 th floor Florida condo balcony, the league’s highest-paid player bankrolling a dog fighting operation, and of course… “DeflateGate.” NFL Contract Advisors “So You Want To Be An Agent…” I. Introduction a. “3 AM Phone Call” – Johnny Manziel II. Collective Bargaining Agreement & the NFLPA a. “3 AM Phone Call” – Coach Urban Meyer & COVID Protocols III. Agent Eligibility IV. Agent Regulations Under the NFLPA a. “3 AM Phone Call” – Antonio Brown V. Agent-Player Agreements (SRA’s) VI. Player-Team Agreements a. “3 AM Phone Call” – Michael Vick VII. Personal Conduct Policy a. “3 AM Phone Call” – Tom Brady & DeflateGate VIII. Resources (NFLPA & CBA Rules, Regulations & Model Forms) a. https://nflpa.com/ b. https://www.nfl.com/
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No One Makes It Out Unscathed: The Effects of Personal Trauma and Stress On Our Lives In this timely and compelling CLE program, Attorney, Brian Quinn presents, “No One Makes It Out Unscathed: The Effects of Personal Trauma and Stress On Our Lives”. Mr. Quinn begins the program with a discussion on statistics and symptoms of stress and trauma. The program continues with an overview of warning signs, and dealing with stress and trauma. Mr. Quinn then explains the effects of trauma and the vicarious trauma in the legal profession. The program concludes with challenges of enabling and denial and how lawyers can seek help. This program is for all attorneys. Agenda
- Statistics
- Warning Signs at the Firm
- What is Stress
- Distress
- Dealing with Stress
- Trauma
- Types and Effects of Trauma
- Vicarious Trauma in Legal Profession
- Enabling and Denial
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Non-Competes: Taking Your Drafting and Enforcement Strategies To the Next Level In this timely and compelling CLE program, attorney, William Nolan discusses issues with regard to non-compete agreements and their impact. Attorney Nolan discusses drafting, enforcement, and strategies of non-competes. He begins the program with an overview of agreements and their purpose. Mr. Nolan then covers, in detail, different state laws and how they drive strategy. He concludes the program by covering common questions and then reviews a sample non-compete agreement. This program is for any attorney who may want to learn more about non-compete agreements Agenda Basic Overview Non-Competes State Law Driving Strategy Strategy Issues Enforceability Common Questions Sample Agreement Overview
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North Carolina 12 Credit Bundle with Ethics, Tech, and Substance Abuse/Mental Health - All Courses Approved in North Carolina! Bundle Courses Include: Anatomy of a Civil Tax Controversy (1.5 Credits) Closing Arguments (1.75 Credits) Opening Statement As a Story - 101 (1 Credit) Opening Statements As a Story - 102 (1.5 Credits) Overview of the Freedom of Information Act (2 Credits) Information Law Firms Collect and Store – What to do in the Event of a Cyber Breach? (1.25 Technology Credits) Order in the Court: Ethical Interaction With Judges (1 Ethics Credit) Effective and Ethical Use of Experts (1 Ethics Credit) Help for the Helper: The Effects of Trauma and Compassion Fatigue on the Lawyer Who Cares (1 Substance Abuse/Mental Health Credit)
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North Dakota 15 Credit Bundle with 3 Ethics Bundle Courses Include: Bundle Courses: Criminal Mitigation: Pre-Pleas & Pre-Sentencing Strategies (1 General 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 General Credits) No One Makes It Out Unscathed: The Effects of Personal Trauma and Stress On Our Lives (1 Ethics Credit) Intermediate Topics: Title IX (1.5 General Credits) Pre-sentence Investigation (PSI) Critique: Mitigation as Counter Strategy in Child-Pornography Cases (1.25 Credits) Anti Money Laundering for Business Lawyers (1.25 General Credits) Entity Formation 101 (1.25 General Credits) The Art and Science of Hourly Billing (1 Credit) A Lawyer's Guide to Raising Capital (1.25 General Credits) Philosophy of a Business Legal Counselor (1 Credit) Ethics Compliance for Solo Practitioners (1.25 Ethics Credits) Introduction to Non-Profit Law (1.25 General Credits)
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Off the Clock: Professional Ethics On Personal Time Most legal ethics programs focus on how applicable rules, laws, and related opinions govern a lawyer´s behavior when he or she is practicing law. But what rules apply to a lawyer´s behavior off the clock? The answer is: ethically, a lawyer is never off the clock. This program will focus on the rules, statutes, case law, principles, and guidelines that govern a lawyer’s actions, conduct, and speech, during personal time. It will break down and analyze Professional Rule of Conduct 8.4, Misconduct, breaking down each subsection into informative, practical examples, and present practical illustrations and informative case examples from around the country of how off the clock behavior can have on the job consequences.
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Ohio 24 Credit Bundle with 2.5 Ethics/Attorney Conduct - All Courses Approved in Ohio Bundle Courses Include: Cross Examination Made Simple (1.5 Credits) Direct Examination: Making the Witness Look Good (1.25) Opening Statement As a Story (101) - 1 Credit Opening Statements As a Story - 102 Basics of Landlord/Tenant law for Ohio (1 Credit) Overview of the Freedom of Information Act (2 Credits) Evidence 101 (1.5 Credits) Evidence 102 (1.25 Credits) Information Law Firms Collect and Store – What to do in the Event of a Cyber Breach? (1.25 Credits) Unauthorized Practice of Law: Ethical Dilemmas and the Rule of Law (1 Professional Conduct Credit) The Impact Of Internet and Sports Betting for Lawyers (1 Professional Conduct Credit) Imposter Syndrome in the Legal Profession (1 Professional Conduct Credit) Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (1 Credit) Paying for Referrals: A Danger to the Payor and Recipient's Freedom (1.25 Credits) Help for the Helper: The Effects of Trauma and Compassion Fatigue on the Lawyer Who Cares (1 Professional Conduct Credit) Technology & Bias Spreading It And Stopping It (1 Credit) Microsoft Office 365 For Attorneys (1 Credit) Closing Arguments (1.75 Credits) Physician Employment Agreements: Problem Areas that can be Landmines (1 Credit) Eating, Sex, and Exercise Disorders for Lawyers (1 Professional Conduct Credit)
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Ohio 24 Credit Bundle with 2.5 Ethics/Attorney Conduct - All Courses Approved in Ohio
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Online Civility and Professionalism for Attorneys Online Civility and Professionalism for Attorneys In the realm of legal practice, the issue of incivility among lawyers is a multifaceted concern, with varying beliefs about its prevalence and causes. Some point to the portrayal of lawyers in media and a blurred line between assertiveness and rudeness, while others blame technology and the divisive state of public discourse. Several states, like New York, Utah, and Illinois, have established programs and hotlines to address ethics and professionalism. Surveys suggest that a majority of lawyers perceive their colleagues as civil, yet many still report experiencing uncivil behavior. In California, attorney guidelines emphasize civility and respect in communications and interactions within the legal system. To counter incivility, legal professionals are advised to maintain written records of inappropriate conduct, engage in open discussions with opposing counsel, and seek guidance from mentors or senior attorneys. Additionally, online civility presents distinct challenges due to anonymity, potential miscommunication, and the risk of harassment. Lawyers are encouraged to be cautious about sensitive topics and consider legal actions if harassment occurs. Agenda/ Obejectives - Understanding the Roots of Incivility and Professionalism - 6 Minutes - State Initiatives and Ethics Programs - 8 Minutes - Survey Insights and Lawyer Perceptions - 7 Minutes - Attorney Guidelines of Civility and Professionalism - 11 Minutes - Challenges in Online Civility and Professionalism - 8 Minutes - Strategies for Promoting Civility and Professionalism - 10 Minutes - Privacy and Sensitivity in Legal Practice - 8 Minutes - Taking Action Against Online Incivility and Professionalism - 7 Minutes
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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
- 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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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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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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Philosophy of a Business Legal Counselor In this timely, and compelling CLE program attorney, Todd Kulkin, presents “Philosophy of a Business Legal Counselor”. The program begins with an overview of business law philosophy and an explanation of various business models. The program continues with an introduction to the popular and effective business models. Mr. Kulkin then provides a discussion of how to determine liability and business intake. The program concludes with the importance of scalability and presenting risk. This program is for any attorney involved in business or has clients who are involved in business. Agenda
- Philosophy of Business Law Corollaries
- Business Models 101
- Introduction to popular business models
- Determining liability from a business model
- Business intake
- The importance of scalability
- Presenting risk
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Physician Employment Agreements: Problem Areas that can be Landmines
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Pre-judgment Writs of Attachment / Possession In this timely, and compelling, program, attorney, Craig Stein presents “Pre- judgement Writs of Attachment and Possession”. The program begins with and explanation of attachment and an overview of the statutory framework. The program continues with a discussion on attachment against an individual, recoverable costs, and supporting the application. Mr. Stein then explains the tangible and intangible benefits. The program concludes covering defending attachment applications. This program is a must for any attorney. Agenda
- What is attachment
- Statutory framework
- Attachment against an individual
- Recoverable Costs in the Writ Application
- Ex-Parte Writ
- Supporting the application
- Intangible Benefits
- Tangible Benefits
- Writs of Possession
- Defending Attachment applications
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Pre-sentence Investigation (PSI) Critique: Mitigation as Counter Strategy in Child-Pornography Cases In this timely, and compelling, CLE program attorney Mark Silver presents “Pre-sentence Investigation (PSI) Critique: Mitigation as Counter Strategy in Child-Pornography Cases”. The program begins with an explanation of what PSI is. The program continues with a discussion on the importance of PSI and what is missing from these investigations. Mr. Silver then presents evaluation tools and mitigation challenges. This program is for any attorney. Agenda:
- What is Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI)
- Why this PSI is important
- What is missing from the PSI
- Evaluation tools
- Mitigation Challenges
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Preparing Clients for Deposition: An Investment in Performance In this timely and compelling program, attorney, Alan Fanger Presents, “Preparing Clients for Deposition: An Investment in Performance”. Mr. Fanger begins the program with an overview of deposition goals and some client myths. Attorney Fanger continues the program by, systemically, covering the types of clients and how to approach each one. The program continues with general deposition guidelines and the best way to answer deposition questions. Mr. Fanger proceeds to explain the methods of deposition preparation. The program concludes with a discussion on mediation. With Mr. Fanger’s decades of experience, this program is a must for any attorney Agenda:
- Goal of Deposition
- Client Myths
- Types of Clients and Approaches
- General Deposition Guidelines
- Answer Deposition Questions
- Methods of Deposition Preparation
- Meditation
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Principles for a Successful Jury Trial In this timely and compelling CLE program, attorney, Bernie Brown presents Principles for a Successful Jury Trial. Mr. Brown covers everything from selecting the best jury to examining witnesses, and approaches to successful jury verdict. With Mr. Brown's extensive experience, attorneys will be able to walk into a jury trial with confidence and the skills they need to succeed. Agenda: Preparing for Trial Dealing with Witnesses and Evidence Selecting and dealing with Jurors Opening and Closing Arguments Winning Attitude
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Psychosocial Evaluations and Consultation in Civil Litigation: Strategies to Understand and Humanize the ClientMany civil litigation attorneys (plaintiff and defense), particularly in the fields of personal injury and medical malpractice, struggle to understand the harm or injury their clients have suffered. In this course, forensic expert Mark Silver provides for the lawyer the psychosocial evaluation as a useful and humanistic tool to better conceptualize and understand the harms that the client has suffered, such that the lawyer can advocate for the client in a more informed and holistic manner with a consideration for a broad range of harms that may require compensation.Learning Objectives:I. Understand a new tool to add to a personal injury (or medical malpractice) practice to evaluate the harms clients have suffered for evaluation purposesII. Identify the possible psychological effects of harm from an injury in a much broader mannerIII. Recognize how to advocate for your client by understanding a broader range of harms
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Second Circuit Court of Appeals: Practice and Procedure In this compelling and timely CLE program, attorney, Jacquelyn Mouquin, presents “Second Circuit Court of Appeals: Practice and Procedure”. Attorney Mouquin begins the program discussing basic terms, jurisdiction, and admission to the court. The program continues to cover preliminary forms, briefing scheduling, and formats of briefs. Attorney Mouquin also goes in depth explaining oral arguments, motions, and petitions. The program concludes and with the difference between civil and criminal appeals. This course is for any attorney wishing to know more about the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
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"Shackled to Our Screens: How Technology Has Imprisoned the Legal Profession"
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South Carolina 8 Credit Bundle with 2 Ethics and 1 Substance Abuse Credit All Courses Approved in South Carolina. Bundle Courses Include: NCAA & Name, Image, Likeness – Updates & Anarchy in America! (1.27 Credits) Opening Statement As a Story - 101 (1.07 Credits) Opening Statements As a Story - 102 (1.67 Credits) Closing Arguments (1.78 Credits) Order in the Court: Ethical Interaction With Judges (1.08 Ethics Credits) Effective and Ethical Use of Experts (1.08 Ethics Credits) The Impact Of Internet and Sports Betting for Lawyers (1.02 Substance Abuse Credits)