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Individual CLE Courses

Continuing Legal Education Online Courses with MCLEZ are for Pennsylvania attorneys who want to make the most of their time and money. Easily earn Pennsylvania CLE credit through courses which have been produced in a variety of legal subjects that matter to you.

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Pennsylvania CLE Courses

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Aliant Law - Economic Crime Conference

Price: $29.99

This program features an expert panel of attorneys from across the world who discuss global trends in sanctions and Asset Recovery, particularly in relation to the Ukraine-Russia war. This second Aliant Law International Economic Crime Conference provides valuable information for attorneys who represent U.S. businesses impacted by sanctions on Russia, both here and globally. Attorneys from the UK, Italy, India, and France identify which countries have, or have not been affected, in various sectors, such as the financial sector, shipping, aviation and energy. Remedies or compliance measures, such as asset-recovery (seizure of ships/aviation), anti-money laundering statutes in numerous countries. and whistle-blower remedies are examined. The panelists also discuss immigration and human rights issues and specific remedies implemented (or not) in many countries. This program is of great value for lawyers who value the expertise of colleagues from other countries and how they asses the relative impacts of this conflict on the global legal landscape for businesses and other clients across the globe and in the U.S., and recommendations they have on how to best provide protective legal measures for their clients.

Credits:

AK - Voluntary: 2.0 Credits, AL - On-Demand: 2.0 Credits, AZ - General: 2.0 Credits, CA - General: 2.0 Credits, CT - General: 2.0 Credits, FL - General: 2.5 Credits, IL - General: 2.0 Credits, MO - Self Study: 2.0 Credits, NC - General: 2.0 Credits, ND - Self Study: 2.0 Credits, NH - General: 2.0 Credits, NJ - General: 2.5 Credits, NV - General: 2.0 Credits, NY - General: 2.5 Credits, PA - Distance Learning: 2.0 Credits, TX - General: 2.0 Credits

Course Agenda:

Russian Sanctions
  • The Present
  • Current Magnitude
  • Effect on Biz Sector
  • Energy Impacts
  • Energy Sector
  • Financial Sector
  • Export Controls
  • Aviation
  • Block, Freeze, Seize
  • How to Respond
Sanctions and Precautionary Measures Within 231 Compliance Programs in Italy
  • L.D. n. 231/2001
  • Sanctions
  • Precautionary Measures
  • Warning
  • Conclusion
The new scheme for extradition with EU member states
  • Statutory Details
  • 2 Categories of Requesting States
  • Extradition Process for Category 1 Territories
  • Category 2 Territories
  • Category 2 Territories - Type B
  • Extradition Process for Category 2 Territories
  • Extradition Hearing
  • Secretary of State's Decision
  • Bars to Extradition
  • The Transitional Period
  • No Supervisory Jurisdiction by CJEU
  • End of Dual Criminality Assumptions?
  • Extradition of Nationals
  • ECHR
Economic Crime Transparency and Enforcement Act 2002
  • Key Provisions
  • Registration of Overseas Entities
  • What Steps Does and Overseas Entity Need to Take?
  • What is a Registrable Beneficial Owner?
  • Requirements
  • Civil Asset Recovery - Unexplained Wealth Orders
  • Key Changes to the UWO
  • Unlawful Conduct

Course Presenter(s):

  • Jacob Stein, Esq
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Artificial Intelligence and Electronic Discovery

Price: $19.99

This course about Electronic Discovery and Artificial Intelligence in Practice of Law will explore ten topics that are relevant to attorneys. First, the course will explore ai-powered document review for legal discovery efficiency. Next, the course will investigate predictive coding in e-discovery: accuracy and ethical implications. The course will then explore using machine learning to identify privileged information. After this, the course will investigate automating legal hold notices with artificial intelligence. Next, the material will cover evaluating ai algorithms for relevance in e-discovery processes. The course will then turn towards impact of ai on e-discovery costs and time management. Next, the course will investigate challenges of integrating ai in small law firms' e-discovery. The course will then explore regulatory compliance for ai use in legal e-discovery. Lastly, the material will cover data privacy concerns in ai-driven e-discovery procedures.

Credits:

AL - On-Demand: 1.0 Credits, CA - Technology: 1.0 Credits, IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits, ND - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, NJ - General: 1.0 Credits, NY - General: 1.0 Credits, OK - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, TN - General: 1.0 Credits, TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Agenda:

  • AI-Powered Document Review for Legal Discovery Efficiency
  • Predictive Coding in E-Discovery: Accuracy and Ethical Implications
  • Using Machine Learning to Identify Privileged Information
  • Automating Legal Hold Notices with Artificial Intelligence
  • Evaluating AI Algorithms for Relevance in E-Discovery Processes
  • Impact of AI on E-Discovery Costs and Time Management
  • Challenges of Integrating AI in Small Law Firms? E-Discovery
  • Regulatory Compliance for AI Use in Legal E-Discovery
  • Data Privacy Concerns in AI-Driven E-Discovery Procedures

Course Presenter(s):

  • Berry Crawford
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Attorney Civility and Professionalism

Price: $19.99

Why is this important? The adversarial process can be taken to extremes, to where it may become an internal aspect of a firm's culture. This obstructs the kind of cooperation that can ease and expedite workloads. It's also been shown to create a level of stress that is extremely unhealthy; including life-threatening issues. Furthermore, we've all heard the expression ?you catch more flies with honey,? and yet the singular adversarial approach works against this. We need to recognize that this approach is only one tool in the toolbox, and you have access to many more. In addition, adding these tools will positively impact your success, health, and income.

Credits:

AZ - Professional Responsibility: 1.0 Credits, CA - Civility: 1.0 Credits, CT - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, FL - Professionalism: 1.0 Credits, IL - General: 1.0 Credits, IN - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NH - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NJ - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NV - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NY - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, OH - Attorney Professional Conduct: 1.0 Credits, OK - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, PA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, TN - Dual: 1.03 Credits, TX - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, UT - Civility: 1.0 Credits

Course Agenda:

  • I. The Problem - Working too hard for stable income.
  • II. The Solution - supercharging our negotiating skills.
  • III. Implementation
  • A. Mind Prep ? The Empty Cup (synopsis of the Koan)
  • 1. Tempo / Pace - The Cues.
  • 2. Primary Processing Center (fear, need, control)
  • 3. Thinking vs. Emotions in decision-making
  • IV. Summary
  • A. Adjusted Responses

Course Presenter(s):

  • Russell Jackman, Esq.
  • Ian Blei
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Attorneys and Hi-Tech Communication: A Basic Guide

Price: $19.99

In today's modern workplace, Attorneys need to understand the importance of meeting with clients in a virtual setting. This lecture discusses the ethical and practical reasons to go virtual with meetings and how to accomplish that task, plus tips and troubleshooting ideas for making those online meetings happen as successfully as possible.

Credits:

CA - Technology: 1.0 Credits, FL - Technology: 1.0 Credits, ND - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, NY - General: 1.0 Credits, PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, SC - General: 1.13 Credits

Course Agenda:

  • We all know about the internet but?
  • Why is it important?
  • ABA MODEL RULE 1.4
  • Sensitivity to meeting in person
  • Advantages/Necessities to online meeting
  • What are the options?
  • Facebook
  • Skype
  • Zoom
  • Citrix/VPN Apps
  • Troubleshooting
  • Things to consider

Course Presenter(s):

  • Russell Jackman, Esq.
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Coming to America and Staying: Immigration Law Basics

Price: $19.99

At the forefront of the news and a subject that is intensely controversial for both foreigners and citizens is the topic of Immigration laws in the United States. However, many people do not know the inner workings of the system or what the immigration laws of the United States really means for people trying to come in legally to the USA. This lecture will cover those basics and give the attendee the status of where we are today when it comes to the topic of Immigration.

Credits:

AK - Voluntary: 1.0 Credits, AL - On-Demand: 1.0 Credits, AZ - General: 1.0 Credits, CA - General: 1.0 Credits, CT - General: 1.0 Credits, FL - General: 1.0 Credits, IL - General: 1.0 Credits, IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits, MO - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, NH - General: 1.0 Credits, NJ - General: 1.0 Credits, NV - General: 1.0 Credits, NY - General: 1.0 Credits, OH - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, TN - General: 1.02 Credits

Course Agenda:

  • Immigration and Nationality Act
  • Family Based Immigration
  • Employment Based Immigration
  • Refugees and Asylum
  • Other forms of relief
  • US Citizenship
  • U-VISA
  • What happens if you don?t follow the rules?
  • Prosecutorial Discretion
  • The Future Of DACA
  • What is the current status of DACA?
  • Conclusions

Course Presenter(s):

  • Russell Jackman, Esq.
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Common HR Concerns in the Workplace

Price: $19.99

In "Common HR Concerns in the Workplace," HR specialist and business consultant Ginny Kuehl, and attorney Russell Jackman discuss specific HR issues affecting law offices, identify issues of Violence and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in all businesses and provide a review of OSHA and other rules and regulations of which lawyers should be aware. They offer valuable advice on how to recognize and address workplace Violence and Sexual Harassment situations so as to minimize risks for employers and employees alike.

Credits:

AL - On-Demand: 1.0 Credits, IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits, NJ - General: 1.0 Credits, NY - General: 1.0 Credits, OK - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, TN - General: 1.0 Credits, TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Agenda:

  • Sexual Harassment/Hostile Work Environment/ Bullying
  • Can be a claim for hostile work environment and lead to workplace violence
  • Negative Health Consequences of Bullying
  • WOKPLACE VIOLENCE & A PREVENTION PLAN
  • Root Causes
  • A good predictor of future behavior is past behavior ? be aware
  • Behaviors of concern
  • WOKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PLAN
  • Who is Covered?
  • Create a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
  • Incorporate Injury and Illness Prevention Program Requirements
  • Train Employees
  • Record Incidents of Violence
  • Properly Maintain Records

Course Presenter(s):

  • Russell Jackman, Esq.
  • Ginny Kuhel
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Computer Security Trends for Attorneys and Law Offices

Price: $19.99

In keeping with the intent of the ABA Rules, it is important for all attorneys to stay up to date on matters of material importance to their practice, this discussion updates our previous program informing attorneys about the ongoing trends in Legal Technology for Computer Security Trends. This will include discussion about the 2023 ABA Resolutions 608-610, the increasing use of AI for both positive and negative uses in the legal realm, the upcoming transition from windows 10 to windows 11 and some tips/trends to keep an eye on in the near future.

Credits:

AL - On-Demand: 1.0 Credits, CA - General: 1.0 Credits, CT - General: 1.0 Credits, FL - General: 1.0 Credits, IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits, MO - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, NH - General: 1.0 Credits, NJ - General: 1.0 Credits, NV - General: 1.0 Credits, NY - General: 1.0 Credits, OK - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, TN - General: 1.0 Credits, TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Agenda:

  • Trends in Computer Security in the Mid 2020?s
  • ABA Meeting 2023 ? Resolutions 608-610
  • Other trends in computer security
  • Survey Results Show AI Dominates
  • The use of AI brings many benefits to firms
  • Safeguards for AI
  • The Rise of Quantum Computing and Its Impact on Cybersecurity
  • Windows 10 Transition to Windows 11
  • Conclusions: Top Cybersecurity Tips for Attorneys

Course Presenter(s):

  • Russell Jackman, Esq.
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Continued Progress in Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession

Price: $19.99

Steven A. Nielsen objectively addresses progress made and new challenges faced by the legal profession in the areas of diversity and inclusion. This program includes a through review of multiple newly published articles and surveys, discernable trends, and valuable resources available. Topics include bullying as a form of gender discrimination, and ageism and mental health as other forms of perceived bias. He includes information on new programs that provide loan counseling and cross-cultural competency in ABA accredited law schools, the Diverse Lawyers Trial Academy which aims to further "first chair" opportunities for women, the Community Fund for Black Bar applicants and the AccessLex Center for Legal Education Excellence.

Mr. Nielsen reviews new data from the ABA on diversity and the need to promote minority associates. He notes a general cultural shift, such as in California where an ethnic studies course is required to graduate high school. He also discusses efforts by large law firms to now allow numerous hours per year of pre-approved Diversity and Inclusion work to count toward billable hours and bonuses and suggests a number of courses of action to improve discussion of diversity, equity and inclusion issues in law firms.

Credits:

AZ - General: 1.0 Credits, CA - Elimination of Bias: 1.0 Credits, CT - General: 1.0 Credits, FL - General: 1.0 Credits, IL - Diversity and Inclusion: 1.0 Credits, ND - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, NH - General: 1.25 Credits, NJ - Diversity Inclusion Elimination of Bias: 1.0 Credits, NV - General: 1.0 Credits, NY - Diversity and Inclusion: 1.0 Credits, PA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Agenda:

  • Diversity and Inclusion, and now Equity - Have we seen progress?
  • Can C-suite diversity officers really make a difference?
  • SEC Approves Nasdaq Listing Rules Regarding Board Diversity
  • LinkedIn debuts Top Voices in Racial Equity
  • Workplace Bullying
  • Loan counseling and cross-cultural competency programing
  • What does the past literature tell us?
  • What does the current literature tell us?
  • A Summary of the Current Trends
  • Is Mental Health a Point of Diversity?
  • Bias - A Proposed Big Picture View
  • A Proposed Big Picture Approach
  • Group Bias
  • Discriminating
  • How do we reduce bias?
  • Bias in Action

Course Presenter(s):

  • Steven A Nielsen
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Cryptocurrency - New Age Money or Scam

Price: $19.99

Cryptocurrency: There has been much talk about the use of cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, as the hot new investment and a fast way of making money. But it's a very complicated process and has many pitfalls and challenges legally. This lecture will discuss the creation and use of cryptocurrencies, along with some of the challenges of trying to use and maintain cryptocurrencies as a financial tool and/or investment strategy.

Credits:

CA - General: 1.0 Credits, CT - General: 1.0 Credits, FL - General: 1.0 Credits, IL - General: 1.0 Credits, MT - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, NY - General: 1.0 Credits, PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, SC - General: 1.06 Credits

Course Agenda:

  • What is crypto currency?
  • Defining Bitcoin
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Cryptocurrency
  • The Real Cost of Mining Bitcoin
  • CASES
  • Top 5 Crypto Currency Failures

Course Presenter(s):

  • Russell Jackman, Esq.
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Cyber Security Concerns and Solutions for the Law Office

Price: $19.99

The increases computer usage since the onset of the Pandemic plus new challenges created by new technologies has created significant threats towards attorneys and their clients. This program helps attorneys meet their ethical ABA model rule 1.1 requirements while getting vital information to help them safeguard their practice and their clients.

Credits:

AK - Voluntary: 1.0 Credits, AL - On-Demand: 1.0 Credits, AZ - General: 1.0 Credits, CA - Technology: 1.0 Credits, CT - General: 1.0 Credits, FL - Technology: 1.0 Credits, IL - General: 1.0 Credits, IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits, MO - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, NH - General: 1.0 Credits, NJ - General: 1.0 Credits, NV - General: 1.0 Credits, NY - Cybersecurity: 1.0 Credits, OH - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, TN - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Agenda:

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  • ABA Rule 1.1: Competence
  • Costs of Cyber Attacks
  • Top 10 Cybersecurity Threats
  • Social Engineering
  • Third-Party Exposure
  • Configuration Mistakes
  • Poor Cyber Hygiene
  • Cloud Vulnerabilities
  • Mobile Device Vulnerabilities
  • Internet of Things
  • Ransomware
  • Poor Data Management
  • Inadequate Post-Attack Procedures
  • What can be done? Cyber Attack Incident Check List

    Course Presenter(s):

    • Russell Jackman, Esq.
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    Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession

    Price: $19.99

    Attorney Steve Nielsen provides a candid assessment of where the legal profession stands in terms of diversity and inclusion, and reviews what ideas and programs have worked, and some which have not. He walks through and discusses key, topical articles and reviews the current statistical data on diversity and whether or not progress has been achieved. He suggests positive ways in which diversity and inclusion can properly and constructively be discussed in the law office and notes the important role of leadership in discussing diversity and inclusion in the office. Mr. Nielsen offers recommendations on how to effectively enhance inclusion efforts, such as mentoring and networking to help new attorneys, and includes some tips on what policies or strategies may be counter-productive He adds a list of the numerous categories of diversity which exist and which deserve attention to help create a better environment for legal professionals.

    Credits:

    CA - Elimination of Bias: 1.0 Credits, FL - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NY - Diversity and Inclusion: 1.0 Credits, PA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits

    Course Agenda:

    • What does the current literature tell us?
    • A Newer CLE Requirement
    • Pressure for Law School Ranking Hurts Women
    • Both Law and Medicine have Diversity Problems
    • National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL):
    • The national Association for Law Placement (NALP) www.nalp.org
    • A slow and discouraging trend..
    • From 'Why You Should Insist on Diversity in Your Law Practice": BY SUZIE SCANLON RABINOWITZ, JANUARY 23, 2020
    • New Reports Are Not Encouraging
    • Is Mental Health a Point of Diversity?
    • 'Belongingness'
    • THE DO'S OF DISCUSSING DIVERSITY
    • THE DON'TS OF DISCUSSING DIVERSITY
    • Covering the Bases of D and I
    • New York - Has a Diversity and Inclusion Office (D&I)
    • A Broader Definition of Diversity
    • Illinois
    • Mentoring and Networking Seem to be an Answer
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Is our definition of 'reaching the top' to be reconsidered?
    • Is running a solo or small firm considered success?
    • Bias - A Proposed Big Picture View
    • A Proposed Big Picture Approach
    • What is Bias?
    • Mechanical Bias
    • Group Bias
    • What is Discrimination?
    • Discriminating
    • Discriminating Tastes
    • Do we learn hate?
    • How did we evolve?
    • Advantages of being in a group
    • Group Study Data
    • The Robber's Cave Experiment
    • Is Group Theory Supported by Current Events?
    • Groups or Traits to consider in the reduction of bias in the legal profession
    • The protected classes are just a start
    • Perhaps broad definitions of 'diversity' are helpful in defining the scope of our anti-bias efforts
    • Still allowed to judge or discern, but judge with knowledge of the individual
    • How do we reduce bias?
    • How do we make everyone feel equal?
    • The Judge and the Fishing Story
    • The Skilled Mediator Example
    • Bias in Action
    • Can we learn to withhold judgment?
    • Question Everything

    Course Presenter(s):

    • Steven A Nielsen
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    Electronic Discovery and the Cloud in the Practice of Law

    Price: $19.99

    This course about electronic discovery and the cloud in practice of law will explore ten topics that are relevant to attorneys. First, the course will explore legal implications of cloud storage in electronic discovery. Next, the course will investigate data privacy challenges in cloud-based electronic discovery. The course will then explore preservation obligations in cloud-stored electronic evidence. After this, the course will investigate accessing and securing cloud data in legal investigations. Next, the material will cover compliance with esi protocols in cloud environments. The course will then turns towards impact of gdpr on U.S. cloud discovery practices. Next, the course will investigate authenticity verification of cloud-stored legal documents. The course will then explore cloud service provider agreements in ESI management. The course will next investigate legal ethics in using cloud platforms for ediscovery. Lastly, the material will cover cost-effective cloud solutions for small law firms.

    Credits:

    AK - Voluntary: 1.0 Credits, AL - On-Demand: 1.0 Credits, AZ - General: 1.0 Credits, CA - General: 1.0 Credits, CT - General: 1.0 Credits, FL - General: 1.0 Credits, IL - General: 1.0 Credits, IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits, KY - General: 1.0 Credits, MO - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, ND - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, NH - General: 1.0 Credits, NJ - General: 1.0 Credits, NV - General: 1.0 Credits, NY - General: 1.4 Credits, OK - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, TN - General: 1.15 Credits, TX - General: 1.0 Credits

    Course Agenda:

    • Legal implications of cloud storage in electronic discovery.
    • Data privacy challenges in cloud-based electronic discovery.
    • Preservation obligations in cloud-stored electronic evidence.
    • Accessing and securing cloud data in legal investigations.
    • Compliance with ESI protocols in cloud environments.
    • Impact of GDPR on U.S. cloud discovery practices.
    • Authenticity verification of cloud-stored legal documents.
    • Cloud service provider agreements in ESI management.
    • Legal ethics in using cloud platforms for eDiscovery.
    • Cost-effective cloud solutions for small law firms.

    Course Presenter(s):

    • Berry Crawford
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    Ethical Considerations when Marketing and Advertising Legal Services

    Price: $19.99

    In this course we will look at the ethical considerations that should be followed when lawyers engage in marketing and advertising. First, we examine the history and context of marketing and advertising by attorneys. Next, we look at the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and determine which rules are most relevant to attorney marketing and advertising. Lastly, we explore real world scenarios of these principles in action by investigating specific cases where these issues arose.

    Credits:

    AK - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, AL - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, AZ - Professional Responsibility: 1.0 Credits, CA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, CT - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, FL - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, GA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, IL - Professional Responsibility: 1.0 Credits, IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits, MO - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NH - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NJ - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NV - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NY - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, OH - Attorney Professional Conduct: 1.0 Credits, PA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, TN - Dual: 1.05 Credits

    Course Agenda:

    • Overview of Marketing
    • ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct
    • Communications Concerning a Lawyer?s Services
    • Communications Concerning a Lawyer?s Services: Specific Rules
    • Solicitation of Clients
    • Case Law

    Course Presenter(s):

    • David Graulich, Esq.
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    Ethical Issues When Taking or Defending Depositions

    Price: $19.99

    In this course we will look at the ethics of the taking and defending depositions. First, we will review what the deposition process entails and how it fits into the overall litigation picture. We will next look at common unethical behaviors during depositions and investigate the breadth of the problem. Next, we will look at the ABA rules which are the sources of rules regarding the discovery process. We will then look in detail at various cited cases that illustrate unethical behavior during depositions. Lastly, we will look some practical considerations for litigators in dealing with ethical abusers during depositions and also ways to look at our own behavior.

    Credits:

    AZ - Professional Responsibility: 1.0 Credits, CA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, CT - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, FL - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, IL - Professional Responsibility: 1.0 Credits, ND - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NJ - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NV - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NY - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, PA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits

    Course Agenda:

    • Depositions Overview
    • Unethical Behavior During Depositions
    • ABA Rules of Professional Conduct
    • Case Law
    • Practical Considerations

    Course Presenter(s):

    • David Graulich, Esq.
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    Ethics and the Court of Public Opinion

    Price: $19.99

    Calculated to increase awareness of significant issues impacting the integrity of the legal profession and public trust, the course examines high profile examples of wrongful behavior and traditional notions of moral character. From select sections of the Model Rules of Conduct and terms and concepts from the ethical tradition, it is an informed analysis of questionable decision making under difficult circumstances requiring practitioners to employ the highest standards of care, to preserve the rights and remedies of those they serve and promote the credibility of the justice system.

    Credits:

    AK - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, AZ - Professional Responsibility: 1.0 Credits, CA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, CT - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, FL - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, GA - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, IL - Professional Responsibility: 1.0 Credits, IN - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NH - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NJ - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NV - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NY - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, OH - Attorney Professional Conduct: 1.0 Credits, PA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, TN - Dual: 1.13 Credits, TX - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, UT - Ethics: 1.0 Credits

    Course Agenda:

    Attorneys will benefit from the examination of the Model Rules of Conduct, increase awareness of issues and trends involving professional responsibility, and visit the harmful impact questionable behavior has on the public trust. To better deliver the constitutional imperative and improve their advocacy for the rights and remedies of those they serve, the result delivers a prescription for credibility of the judicial process and integrity of the justice system for practitioners in the United States. The overall value aspires to preserve civil rights, promote dignity of the profession, increase public trust, and improve quality of life.

    Course Presenter(s):

    • Greg Woods, J.D.
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    Ethics of Bankruptcy in the Practice of Law

    Price: $19.99

    This course about ethical issues of bankruptcy in the practice of law will explore ten topics that are relevant to attorneys. First, the course will explore conflicts of interest in bankruptcy client representation. Next, the course will investigate disclosure requirements for attorneys in bankruptcy cases. The course will then explore ethical dilemmas in advising clients about bankruptcy fraud. After this, the course will investigate transparency and honesty in bankruptcy petitions filed by lawyers. Next, the material will cover attorney fees and ethical concerns in bankruptcy proceedings. The course will then turn towards duty of competence in handling bankruptcy matters. Next, the course will investigate confidentiality issues in bankruptcy practice. The course will then explore attorney responsibility in reporting client misconduct in bankruptcy. The course will next investigate fraudulent transfers and lawyer ethical boundaries. Lastly, the material will cover misrepresentation of bankruptcy exemptions by legal practitioners.

    Credits:

    AL - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, CA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, CT - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, IN - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, ND - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NH - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NJ - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NV - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NY - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, OK - Legal Ethics: 1.0 Credits, PA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, TN - Dual: 1.08 Credits, TX - Ethics: 1.0 Credits

    Course Agenda:

    • ABA Rules 1.1, 1.6 and 1.7
    • Conflicts of Interest in Bankruptcy Client Representation
    • Disclosure Requirements for Attorneys in Bankruptcy Cases
    • Ethical Dilemmas in Advising Clients About Bankruptcy Fraud
    • Transparency and Honesty in Bankruptcy Petitions Filed by Lawyers
    • Attorney Fees and Ethical Concerns in Bankruptcy Proceedings
    • Duty of Competence in Handling Bankruptcy Matters
    • Confidentiality Issues in Bankruptcy Practice
    • Attorney Responsibility in Reporting Client Misconduct in Bankruptcy
    • Fraudulent Transfers and Lawyer Ethical Boundaries
    • Misrepresentation of Bankruptcy Exemptions by Legal Practitioners

    Course Presenter(s):

    • Victor Perri, Esq
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    Free Expression and Social Media

    Price: $19.99

    More than ever we are seeing current events that are drawing conflicts between the First Amendment and Social Media-- should Social Media be regulated? If so, should it be done by the company or by the government? And how much regulation is too much? These and many more questions will be investigated by this seminar.

    Credits:

    AZ - General: 1.0 Credits, CA - General: 1.0 Credits, CT - General: 1.0 Credits, FL - Technology: 1.0 Credits, IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits, NJ - General: 1.0 Credits, NY - General: 1.0 Credits, PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, SC - General: 1.11 Credits

    Course Agenda:

    • The Core of Free Speech: The First Amendment
    • What Is Social Media?
    • The Social Media Phenomenon
    • Social Media is more than just chatting
    • COMMERCIAL SPEECH CAN BE REGULATED
    • Is Social Media = The New Town Square?
    • Facebook Censorship
    • Twitter Censorship
    • Trump vs Twitter
    • Trump vs Twitter: Executive Order
    • REAL LIFE FB CENSORSHIP
    • Which way do we go from here?
    • Questions to Ponder

    Course Presenter(s):

    • Russell Jackman, Esq.
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    Implicit Bias and Bias Identification Strategies

    Price: $19.99

    Attorney Steven Nielsen focuses on bias-reduction strategies to address how unintended biases regarding race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other characteristics undermine confidence in the legal system. Among specific Implicit (or "Subconscious") Biases he addresses are "Heightism," and "Elitism." He discusses the impact these biases have on the legal profession and society writ large.

    Credits:

    AZ - General: 1.0 Credits, CA - Implicit Bias: 1.0 Credits, CT - General: 1.0 Credits, FL - General: 1.0 Credits, IL - General: 1.0 Credits, IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits, KY - General: 1.0 Credits, MO - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, ND - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, NH - General: 1.0 Credits, NJ - Diversity Inclusion Elimination of Bias: 1.0 Credits, NV - General: 1.0 Credits, NY - General: 1.0 Credits, OH - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, TN - Dual: 1.1 Credits, TX - General: 1.0 Credits

    Course Agenda:

    • Initial Discussion ? Biases
    • Definitions of Bias
    • Why does humanity face this challenge?
    • Advantages of being in a group
    • The Robber?s Cave Experiment
    • Types of Implicit or unconscious bias
    • Explicit Bias
    • Impact of Implicit, Explicit and Systemic Bias on the Legal System
    • Actionable steps licensees can take to recognize and address their own implicit biases
    • Height Discrimination ? Heightism
    • Elitism Bias
    • Ageism
    • Distinguished Surname Bias or, simply, Name Bias
    • Caste Bias
    • Financial Bias
    • The protected classes are just a start
    • Can we learn to withhold judgment ?

    Course Presenter(s):

    • Steven A Nielsen
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    Neurobiology, Mindfulness and Mental Health in the Practice of Law

    Price: $19.99

    Practicing attorneys tend to suffer from mental health symptoms and disorders at a higher rate than society at large. The pressures and dynamics of this profession can be and often are intense. In this course we look at mindfulness practice as a proven solution to deal with these challenges. We look at mental health and mindfulness through the lens of their underlying neurological correlates and explore how mindfulness is an evidenced-based solution. We close the course with practical considerations in applying mindfulness principles to law practice.

    Credits:

    AK - Voluntary: 1.0 Credits, AL - On-Demand: 1.0 Credits, AZ - General: 1.0 Credits, CA - Wellness Competence: 1.0 Credits, CT - General: 1.0 Credits, FL - Mental Illness: 1.0 Credits, IL - Mental Health - Substance Abuse : 1.0 Credits, IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits, MO - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, NH - General: 1.0 Credits, NJ - General: 1.0 Credits, NV - Substance Abuse: 1.0 Credits, NY - General: 1.0 Credits, OH - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, TN - General: 1.0 Credits

    Course Agenda:

    • The Extent of Mental Health Issues in the Practice of Law
    • How To define Mental Health
    • The Core Neurological Basis of Depression and Anxiety
    • Is there a Solution?
    • How Mindfulness Works
    • Bringing Mindfulness into the Practice of Law

    Course Presenter(s):

    • Berry Crawford
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    NLRB-Labor Law Update

    Price: $19.99

    Changes in the composition of the National Labor Relations Board have led to changes in workplace law. The scope of employees? protected activity as well as employers? rights to set policy and to manage the workforce are in flux. More change is anticipated as the NLRB looks at setting new standards for union organizing, workplace access of union representatives, use of electronic communications, and the scope of protected employee dissent. In case rulings, guidance memos, and proposed regulations, this is a time of change labor and employment law practitioners need to follow.

    Credits:

    AK - Voluntary: 1.0 Credits, FL - General: 1.0 Credits, NY - General: 1.0 Credits, PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, SC - General: 1.11 Credits

    Course Agenda:

    • The National Labor Relations Act vests employees with rights under Section 7 to engage in activities relating to unions, mutual aid and protection on wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment, or to refrain from such activity.
    • The NLRB has two principal functions pursuant to the NLRA:
    • enforcing laws to ensure that workers may freely exercise their rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (the Act) without any interference from employers or unions, and
    • holding secret ballot elections at which workers can choose whether to have a union represent them.

    Course Presenter(s):

    • Thomas A. Lenz
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    Preparing Your First Appeal: From Opening Brief to Oral Argument

    Price: $19.99

    This course provides a comprehensive overview of the appellate process in civil law, emphasizing its significance for solo and small practice litigators. It covers fundamental aspects such as what decisions can be appealed, the distinctions between trial and appellate courts, and the procedural rigor required in appellate practice. The discussion includes key considerations for deciding whether to appeal, ethical responsibilities in advising clients, and the importance of timely communication. It also addresses practical elements like filing notices of appeal, the structure of opening briefs, and the critical role of oral arguments. Additionally, this course highlights the necessity of understanding local court rules, maintaining a high-level tone, and being precise with citations. It underscores the importance of protecting a trial win and provides insights through the case study of Pinter-Brown v. Regents of the University of California, illustrating the complexities and strategic considerations inherent in the appellate process.

    Credits:

    AL - On-Demand: 1.0 Credits, CA - General: 1.0 Credits, CT - General: 1.0 Credits, IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits, ND - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, NH - General: 1.0 Credits, NJ - General: 1.0 Credits, NV - General: 1.0 Credits, NY - General: 1.0 Credits, OK - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, TN - General: 1.0 Credits, TX - General: 1.0 Credits

    Course Agenda:

    • The Appeal Process
    • When Should an Advocate File an Appeal?
    • When You Protect a Win on Appeal
    • Logistics and Deadlines
    • Writing the Opening Brief
    • Standard of Review
    • Be Sure to Specify What You are Asking For
    • Protecting a Win
    • Oral Argument
    • Pinter-Brown v. Regents of the University of California

    Course Presenter(s):

    • David Graulich, Esq.
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    Rule 1.1 Competence - A Case Law Exploration

    Price: $19.99

    The American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct, first adopted in 1983, represent a comprehensive framework for ethical legal practice in the United States. ABA Rule 1.1: Competence is a fundamental ethical requirement in the American Bar Association's Model Rules of Professional Conduct that mandates lawyers to provide competent representation to their clients. Competence means having the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness, and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation. This rule underscores the importance of lawyers maintaining their legal skills through continuous study and education. It ensures that clients receive professional and adequate legal services, protecting their legal rights and interests. Violations of this rule can lead to disciplinary actions against lawyers, emphasizing the rule's critical role in maintaining the integrity and quality of the legal profession. This course will explore different facets of this rule by examining important cases such as Strickland v. Washington (1984), Nix v. Whiteside (1986), and Roe v. Flores-Ortega (2000).

    Credits:

    AL - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, CA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, CT - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, FL - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, IN - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, ND - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NH - General: 1.0 Credits, NJ - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NV - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, NY - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, OK - Legal Ethics: 1.0 Credits, PA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, TN - Dual: 1.18 Credits, TX - Ethics: 1.0 Credits

    Course Agenda:

    • ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct Overview
    • Rule 1.1: Competence Overview Discussion
    • Strickland v. Washington (1984)
    • Nix v. Whiteside (1986)
    • Strickland v. Washington (1984)
    • Roe v. Flores-Ortega (2000)
    • Padilla v. Kentucky (2010)
    • Rompilla v. Beard (2005)
    • Wiggins v. Smith (2003)
    • Bell v. Cone (2002)
    • Mickens v. Taylor (2002)
    • Florida v. Nixon (2004)
    • Williams v. Taylor (2000)
    • United States v. Cronic (1984)
    • Togstad v. Vesely, Otto, Miller & Keefe (1980)
    • Jones v. Barnes (1983)
    • Cuyler v. Sullivan (1980)
    • Burger v. Kemp (1987)
    • Smith v. Murray (1986)
    • Evitts v. Lucey (1985)
    • Kimmelman v. Morrison (1986)

    Course Presenter(s):

    • Victor Perri, Esq
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    Sexual Harassment, Attorneys and Social Media

    Price: $19.99

    Recent events show that the issue of sexual harassment in all areas, specifically the legal field, needs to be addressed. This discussion addresses the costs of sexual harassment, how the growth of social media can create harmful sexual harassment situations and how attorneys can utilize social media to help fight it.

    Credits:

    AZ - General: 1.0 Credits, CA - General: 1.0 Credits, FL - Technology: 1.0 Credits, IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits, NY - General: 1.0 Credits, PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits

    Course Agenda:

    • Sexual Harassment: The Numbers
    • The Costs of Harassment
    • ABA Rule 8.4 (g)
    • Social Media makes it easier to harass
    • Yik Yak: A Social Media Harassment Case Study
    • What can be done?
    • Can Social Media Help?

    Course Presenter(s):

    • Russell Jackman, Esq.
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    Succession Planning and the Practice of Law

    Price: $19.99

    What are a lawyer?s ethical obligations to engage in succession planning? NOTE: While this program primarily uses California Rules and developments to illustrate the issues involved in this important area, the guidance and ethical examples provided are relevant to attorneys in every state, and comparable Opinions and Statutes are found in nearly every jurisdiction.

    This discussion-format talk with Russell Jackman, Esq. and Don McCrae, Owner of Your Business Legacy, a specialist in helping attorneys close their practices, addresses the issues that are commonly dealt with by attorneys who may be considering closing their practices, retiring, or changing ownership to someone else. Don and Russ discuss strategies and ideas to deal with the challenges of closing up or migrating ownership of a law practice while still adhering to State Ethical Requirements.

    Credits:

    AZ - General: 1.0 Credits, CA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits, CT - General: 1.0 Credits, FL - General: 1.0 Credits, IL - General: 1.0 Credits, IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits, KY - General: 1.0 Credits, MO - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, NH - General: 1.0 Credits, NJ - General: 1.0 Credits, NV - General: 1.0 Credits, NY - General: 1.0 Credits, OH - Attorney Professional Conduct: 1.0 Credits, OK - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, TN - Dual: 1.0 Credits, TX - General: 1.0 Credits, UT - Self Study: 1.0 Credits

    Course Agenda:

    • What is succession planning?
    • Why succession plan?
    • Ethical and Moral Responsibilities to Succession Plan
    • What are the Risks of NOT Succession Planning?
    • Who should succession plan?
    • When should I start succession planning?
    • Succession planning goals
    • The succession planning process
    • How do I know my successor will succeed when I?m gone?

    Course Presenter(s):

    • Russell Jackman, Esq.
    • Don McCrea, PhD
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    Trust Account Basics

    Price: $19.99

    This session will cover the practical aspects of managing Client Trust Accounts in a law firm and what profitability measures lawyers should be reviewing.

    • Client Trust Account Protection Program [CTAPP]
    • What reports should you have for your trust account?
    • How should your trust account be reconciled?
    • Common mistakes

    Credits:

    AL - On-Demand: 1.0 Credits, AZ - General: 1.0 Credits, CA - General: 1.0 Credits, CT - General: 1.0 Credits, FL - General: 1.0 Credits, IL - General: 1.0 Credits, IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits, KY - General: 1.0 Credits, ND - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, NH - General: 1.3 Credits, NJ - General: 1.0 Credits, NV - General: 1.0 Credits, NY - General: 1.0 Credits, OK - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, TN - General: 1.0 Credits, TX - General: 1.0 Credits

    Course Agenda:

    1. CTAPP a. Certification Changes i. Self-assessments ii. Who is and Who is not required to complete CTAPP 2. IOLTA- Interest on Lawyers? Trust Accounts a. California?s Rules of professional conduct b. Safekeeping funds and Property of Clients c. Who?s money is it? d. How the money will be used? e. More: i. Fees ii. Comingling iii. Opening and closing iv. Record Keeping 1. Record Keeping FIRM 2. Record Keeping CLIENT f. Even More: i. 5 Most Common Mistakes

    Course Presenter(s):

    • Diane Camacho
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    Update on NLRB Cases, Guidance and Rulemaking

    Price: $19.99

    Credits:

    AZ - General: 1.0 Credits, CA - General: 1.0 Credits, CT - General: 1.0 Credits, FL - General: 1.0 Credits, GA - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits, ND - Self Study: 1.0 Credits, NH - General: 1.0 Credits, NJ - General: 1.0 Credits, NV - General: 1.0 Credits, NY - General: 1.0 Credits, PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits, TX - General: 1.0 Credits

    Course Agenda:

    Course Presenter(s):

    • Thomas A. Lenz