$79 IN CLE - 18 Credits

Demystifying Computers for Attorneys

IN CLE Requirements Credit Type: Distance Education

IN CLE Course Details:

This basic lecture helps attorneys understand the components and roles of the different types of technology available or present in the law office, what to look for as far as stats and performance is concern

Faculty:

• Russell Jackman, Esq.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act

IN CLE Requirements Credit Type: Distance Education

IN CLE Course Details:

This lecture discusses the background and substance of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, case law surrounding it and what the implications of the DMCA are currently, plus what it might mean for the future of the Internet and Intellectual Property.

Faculty:

• Russell Jackman, Esq.

Ethical Considerations for the In-house Counsel

IN CLE Requirements Credit Type: Ethics

IN CLE Course Details:

In this course we will look at the ethical issues that are particularly relevant to an organization?s in-house counsel. After a brief overview of what makes the situation of an in-house counsel unique, we will explore specific ABA rules of professional responsibility and look at example cases that illuminate the issues in-house counsels may face. Areas covered are: Confidentiality of Information, Conflict of Interest: Current Clients, Current Clients: Specific Rules, Organization as Client and Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law.

Faculty:

• Joe Schofield

Ethical Considerations when Marketing and Advertising Legal Services

IN CLE Requirements Credit Type: Ethics

IN CLE Course Details:

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.

Faculty:

• David Graulich, Esq.

Ethical Issues - Pro Bono Representation

IN CLE Requirements Credit Type: Ethics

IN CLE Course Details:

Pro bono legal representation is more critical now than ever with the issues that are with us in the challenges of the economy and Covid 19. This lecture discusses the ethical requirements of providing pro bono representation for under represented clients and why it makes such a big difference to the image and performance of the legal profession.

Faculty:

• Russell Jackman, Esq.

Ethics and the Court of Public Opinion

IN CLE Requirements Credit Type: Ethics

IN CLE Course Details:

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.

Faculty:

• Greg Woods, J.D.

FOIA: Freedom of Information Act - 2021 Update

IN CLE Requirements Credit Type: Distance Education

IN CLE Course Details: Presentation Goals: To help attorneys - in all fields of practice - learn how to more successfully navigate the FOIA process to better support their clients

Faculty:

• Pete Sorenson

Google LLC v. Oracle America Inc.

IN CLE Requirements Credit Type: Distance Education

IN CLE Course Details:

One of the most important copyright and fair use cases of our time has been Google LLC v. Oracle America, Inc. This case has worked its way through many levels of courts while examining two key concepts: Are Application Programming Interfaces copyrightable and if they are, is copying them fair use? This course looks at these two concepts in detail and provides arguments from Oracle's and Google's advocates on both key topics.

Faculty:

• Michael Carroll

Implicit Bias and Bias-Reduction Strategies

IN CLE Requirements Credit Type: Distance Education

IN CLE Course Details:

Having presented MCLE programs in the areas of "Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession" and "Diversity, Inclusion and Equity" for over a decade, attorney Steven A. Nielsen has witnessed the importance of these issue grow, along with the statistical data and measurement of progress. In this presentation, Mr. Neilsen focuses on "Implicit Bias," and the promotion of bias-reducing 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 which he addresses are "Ageism," and "The Halo Effect." He discusses the impact these biases have on the legal profession and society writ large, on individual lawyers and their practices, and scenarios in which they can impact the courtroom and the law firm workplace.

Faculty:

• Steven A Nielsen

Neurobiology, Mindfulness and Mental Health in the Practice of Law

IN CLE Requirements Credit Type: Distance Education

IN CLE Course Details:

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.

Faculty:

• Berry Crawford

NLRB Update

IN CLE Requirements Credit Type: Distance Education

IN CLE Course Details:

Labor law is currently in the news. High profile campaigns and issues involving many businesses we frequent are in the public eye. Because labor law has a broader scope and greater impact than many practitioners may realize, this program will address recent developments at the National Labor Relations Board on a variety of issues. The focus will be on several areas, including case rulings, expanding remedies for unlawful conduct, hot topic issues, as well as potential change to come through legislation, policy, and regulations. Even if you do not regularly practice before the National Labor Relations Board, this program provides insight on issues on NLRB's agenda which touch upon areas practitioners may have considered to be exclusively regulated by state or federal employment law.

Faculty:

• Thomas A. Lenz

Security and Confidentiality for Providing Legal Services Remotely

IN CLE Requirements Credit Type: Distance Education

IN CLE Course Details:

For lawyers, securing client information is of paramount importance and there can be severe risks that come from not doing so. However, most law firms are not adequately prepared in terms of cybersecurity because they do not invest in the tools necessary to prevent the inadvertent disclosure of, or unauthorized access to, client data. Failure to do so can be devastating for any law firm and the shift to working remotely due to COVID-19 has exacerbated the probability of these problems occurring. This program aims to elucidate the importance of cybersecurity for attorneys who are providing legal services from home and how to protect that legal data from potential cyberattacks.

Faculty:

• Joshua Lenon

Sexual Harassment, Attorneys and Social Media

IN CLE Requirements Credit Type: Distance Education

IN CLE Course Details:

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.

Faculty:

• Russell Jackman, Esq.

The CA Privacy Act: What You Need to Know

IN CLE Requirements Credit Type: Distance Education

IN CLE Course Details:

The California Privacy act was put in place in 2018 but is being enforced now in 2020. Learn about how this law changes your practice and what you can do to prepare your law office and clients to deal with this (and soon to be in many other States) Privacy act, in both a technological & contractual way to avoid pitfalls and clarify with clients how their data will be protected.

Faculty:

• Russell Jackman, Esq.

Update on NLRB Cases, Guidance and Rulemaking

IN CLE Requirements Credit Type: Distance Education

IN CLE Course Details:

Faculty:

• Thomas A. Lenz

Water Law: Water Rights, Droughts, and a Flood of Legal Issues Part II

IN CLE Requirements Credit Type: Distance Education

IN CLE Course Details:

After recent years in which records have been set for both rain and lack of precipitation, Environmental and Water Law expert Wes Miliband discusses issues which arise when both drought and climate change create conditions over which populations have little control. To help attorneys proactively recognize and address these issues so as to prevent both legal disputes and damage to people and property in the future, Mr. Miliband raises awareness of how, and where, such disputes may arise. He addresses the basic system of water rights, tribal, military and Federal rights, key cases, how local, state and federal water agencies work and long term creative solutions for an uncertain future, such as ocean winds, desalination and other sustainable techniques.

Faculty:

• Wes Miliband

Weed on the Jobsite: Understanding Virginias Marijuana Legalization

IN CLE Requirements Credit Type: Distance Education

IN CLE Course Details:

This course examines that tapestry of Virginia and Federal laws regarding marijuana and the implications of its use of the jobsite. Thus course first looks at the history of Virginia's drug laws culminating in the decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana. It then looks are Federal laws and how they interact with local Virgina laws. Next, we explore regulations from various federal agencies such as MSHA, OSH and DOT. We then investigate important precedents in case law on this topic. Lastly, we look at best practices that employers should follow.

Faculty:

• Anne G. Bibeau, Esq

18 Credit - Indiana CLE Bundle -A - $79

The Indiana Bundle will provide all (18) allowable online CLE hours including the three (3) required hours of professional responsibility.

Attorneys in Indiana may fulfill up to (18) hours of the 36 hour requirement including (3) hours of Professional Responsibility with online courses which have been pre-approved by the Indiana Commission for CLE.

Professional Responsibility - 3.0 Hours

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18 Credit - Indiana CLE Bundle B - $79

The Indiana Bundle will provide all (18) allowable online CLE hours including the three (3) required hours of professional responsibility.

Attorneys in Indiana may fulfill up to (18) hours of the 36 hour requirement including (3) hours of Professional Responsibility with online courses which have been pre-approved by the Indiana Commission for CLE.

Professional Responsibility - 3.0 Hours

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