Indiana CLE Course Catalog

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:

Course Agenda:

• The Present
• Current Magnitude
• Effect on Biz Sector
• Energy Impacts
• Energy Sector
• Financial Sector
• Export Controls
• Aviation
• Block, Freeze, Seize
• How to Respond

• L.D. n. 231/2001
• Sanctions
• Precautionary Measures
• Warning
• Conclusion

• 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

• 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

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:

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.

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:

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

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:

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.

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.

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Demystifying Computers for Attorneys

Price: $19.99

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

Credits:

Course Agenda:

• ABA Rule 1.1: Competence
• What IS a computer?
• What are computers made of?
• What are peripherals?
• Storage
• OPERATING SYSTEMS
• Printers & Scanners & OCR
• Internet Types + Security
• How to get the most out of your computer
• Online Meetings
• Document Formation
• Other Internet uses

Course Presenter(s):

• Russell Jackman, Esq.

Demystifying Cyber Security

Price: $19.99

This program helps attorneys understand the ethical issues which surround cyber security, including protection of client data and advice lawyers should provide businesses and other clients. Mr. Jackman provides real-world examples of the issues raised in the ABA Rules and Opinions, and offers helpful guidance on how lawyers can best understand cyber security, how they can best comply with their ethical obligation to protect client information and to act promptly to stop any breach and mitigate damage resulting from the breach.

As he digs into the subject of cyber security, Mr. Jackman offers an overview of the actors involved with cyber security threats, the scope of the problem and the types of threats prevalent, (hacking, phishing, ransomware), and the risks to capital, property, business continuity, costs of response, damage to brand name, reputation and customer confidence. He discusses the tensions between privacy and security, reviews recent cyber attacks and analyzes data breaches by types of attacks and the relevant federal regulations. Of interest is a sample security questionnaire which can be utilized to evaluate vulnerabilities and create a breach response action plan with suggested solutions for easy and affordable ways to materially help protect against cyber threats.

Credits:

Course Agenda:

• What is Cyber Security?
• How did we get here
• What are the types of current threats? How big is the risk really?
• Who are the targets?
• Where is this leading us?
• What can I do to protect myself and my business?

Course Presenter(s):

• Russell Jackman, Esq.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act

Price: $19.99

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.

Credits:

Course Agenda:

• What is the DMCA?
• DMCA CASES
• DMCA Penalties
• Is the DMCA Successful?
• Conclusions

  Course Presenter(s):

  • Russell Jackman, Esq.

Employment Law Facts Every Virginia Attorney Should Know

Price: $19.99

Several new laws went into effect in 2020 that shifted Virginia from a from a pro-employer state to a decidedly pro-employee state. The new laws create a much greater risk of liability for employers. This course is designed to get attorneys up to date with this new regulatory landscape and discusses both civil and criminal liabilities that employers may face. Topics include independent contracting, liabilities for unpaid wages, discrimination liabilities, the pros and cons of arbitration, pregnant employee rights and numerous other important legal issues.

Credits:

Course Agenda:

• Its not the Old Dominion Anymore
• Independent Contractors Should be a Rarity
• Employees Can Sue for Unpaid Wages
• Companies may be liable for their sub?s unpaid wages
• Discrimination claims will be more common and more difficult to defend
• Arbitration agreements can protect a business
• Companies should implement best practices to reduce discrimination claims
• Minimum wage has gone and may go up more
• Employers must post/distribute pregnancy discrimination/accommodation notices
• Non competes are banned for some employees
• Project Labor Agreements
• Companies will defer payroll tax withholdings at their own risk
• Employers must provide FFCRA paid leave
• New whistleblower protections
• Employees can discuss wages
• Employers should not ask about simple possession of marijuana
• Layoffs, Furloughs and Terminations

Course Presenter(s):

• Anne G. Bibeau, Esq

Ethical Considerations During Mediation and Arbitration

Price: $19.99

In this course we will look at the ethical considerations that should be followed during the mediation and arbitration processes. First, we will review both mediation and arbitration at a high level and investigate what roles they play in the alternative dispute resolution process. We will then look at the ethical frameworks that have been developed by the American Bar Association for mediation and arbitration. We will finish the course by exploring real world scenarios of these principles in action by investigating specific cases where these issues arose.

Credits:

Course Agenda:

• Introduction
• Mediation Overview
• Arbitration Overview
• ABA Rules of Professional Responsibility
• ABA Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators
• ABA Arbitration Code of Ethics
• Case Law

Course Presenter(s):

• David Graulich, Esq.

Ethical Considerations for the In-house Counsel

Price: $19.99

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.

Credits:

Course Agenda:

• ABA Rules of Professional Responsibility
• Confidentiality of Information
• Conflict of Interest: Current Clients
• Current Clients: Specific Rules
• Organization as Client
• Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law

Course Presenter(s):

• Joe Schofield

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:

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.

Ethical Considerations when Screening and Selecting New Clients

Price: $19.99

One of the most important yet overlooked issues in practicing law are the ethical considerations when screening and selecting new clients. If you work in a large law firm with a dedicated research department or work for a small law firm, it is important to understand the rules and nuances of new client ethics. In this course we look at what the ethical framework is that underlies these principles. We first look at conflicts of interests. Next, we examine meritorious claims and contentions. We then look at the various issues involved into going into business with or investing in a client. We examine the related concepts of competence and capacity and then lastly review the importance of not overselling a case with a potential client.

Credits:

Course Agenda:

• Overview
• Ethical Framework
• Conflict of Interests
• Meritorious Claims & Contentions
• Going into Business With a Client
• Competence
• Capacity
• Do Not ?Oversell? a Case

Course Presenter(s):

• David Graulich, Esq.

Ethical Issues - Pro Bono Representation

Price: $19.99

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.

Credits:

Course Agenda:

• Pro Bono: Definition
• The need for Pro Bono
• CASES
• How to get involved
• Conclusions

Course Presenter(s):

• Russell Jackman, Esq.

Ethical Issues During the Discovery Process

Price: $19.99

In this course we will look at the ethics of the discovery process as it pertains to Interrogatories and Document Production. First we will review what the discovery process entails and how it fits into the overall litigation picture. We will next look at the relationship between the courts and the discovery process. Next, we will look at the ABA rules and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure which are the sources of rules regarding the discovery process. We will then look in detail at various cited cases that resolved around these discovery process rules. Lastly we will look at a taxonomy of discovery abusers and investigate some practical considerations for litigators.

Credits:

Course Agenda:

• What is the discovery process?
• The Courts and Discovery
• ABA Rules of Professional Responsibility
• Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Case Law
• Taxonomy of Discovery Abusers
• Practical Considerations

Course Presenter(s):

• David Graulich, Esq.

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:

Course Agenda:

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

Course Presenter(s):

• David Graulich, Esq.

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.

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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.

FOIA: Freedom of Information Act - 2021 Update

Price: $29.99

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

Credits:

Course Agenda:

• The phases/steps of the FOIA process
• Background and Purpose of FOIA
• Practical tips to increase the success of a FOIA request
• Provide practical tips for the administrative appeal and judicial review phases
• Increase the likelihood of a reasonable attorneys? fees shift award

Course Presenter(s):

• Pete Sorenson

Foreign Financial Accounts

Price: $19.99

The government crackdown on foreign accounts over the past several years has created uncertainty about taxation and compliance. This program sheds some lights on the topic. It provides an overview of foreign financial accounts, private banking in Switzerland, investments, asset protection, client responsibilities, and FATCA, (the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act). It presents a thorough discussion of tax reporting and compliance, penalties for non-disclosure, and options available for remedying non-compliance. In addition, the presenters discuss tax preparation for foreign transactions, distinguishing between U.S. and non-U.S. persons for tax purposes, Nexus, disclosure and more.

Credits:

Course Agenda:

• Why Switzerland?
• Swiss Vital Statistics
• What is a Private Bank?
• Diversification: Investments, Currency and Jurisdiction
• Portfolios
• Bank Compliance

• Reporting Requirements Related to Offshore Accounts and Assets
• Foreign Bank Account (FBAR) Reporting
• FBAR Filing Requirements
• Other International Reporting Requirements
• Criminal and Civil Penalties ? FBAR Violations
• Willful or Non-Willful Penalty?
• Maximum Amount of FBAR Willful Penalty
• Non-Willful Penalty
• Recent Developments in Offshore Tax Enforcement
• Undisclosed Foreign Accounts ? What to Do?
• Voluntary Disclosure Resolution Framework
• Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures
• Delinquent FBAR Procedures and Delinquent International Information Return Submission Procedures
• Alternatives for Voluntary Disclosure
• Audit and Litigation

• US Persons Defined
• Reporting Primary Tax Filings
• Foreign Tax Credit Form 1118 & 1116
• Reporting Foreign Activity
• GILTI
• Disclosures

Course Presenter(s):

• Jacob Stein, Esq

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:

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.

Google LLC v. Oracle America Inc.

Price: $29.99

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.

Credits:

Course Agenda:

• Background and Technical Context
• Two important issues
• Arguments that APIs are copyrightable
• Arguments that APIs are not copyrightable
• Fair Use Doctrine
• Arguments that Android using the API was fair use
• Arguments that Android using the API was not fair use

Course Presenter(s):

• Michael Carroll

Implicit Bias and Bias-Reduction Strategies

Price: $19.99

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.

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Course Presenter(s):

• Steven A Nielsen

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:

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

Neutral-Driven Dispute Resolution: NDR

Price: $19.99

In this engaging session, led by Rob Christopher, AV Preeminent rated litigation attorney, General Counsel, and entrepreneur, you will learn when and how you can use an innovative approach to address limited stakes legal disputes in a way that is cost-effective for clients.

The approach, Neutral-Driven (Nonadversarial) Dispute Resolution (NDR) provides attorneys and their clients with an alternative to litigation, arbitration, or mediation for resolving cases in which potential legal and related costs threaten to consume the amount at stake.

Based on his 40+ year career as a successful litigator, businessperson, and now General Counsel, Rob uses thoughtful analysis and real world examples to demonstrate both ethical reasons to consider NDR and long-term practical value to incorporating this approach into your practice.

The program covers what NDR is, how it works, where it comes from, how it differs from arbitration and mediation, and where it fits and doesn?t fit. In the process, Rob gives hands-on demonstrations of assessment tools you can use to determine if NDR makes sense in a particular case. The program concludes with clear takeaways on when and how you can use Neutral-Driven Dispute Resolution for real and lasting wins with your clients.

Rob's entertaining style and innovative and ethical approach to addressing limited stakes disputes make this a must-take session for all client-centric attorneys.

Credits:

Course Agenda:

• Why an innovative approach is needed for limited stakes cases
• The growing gap these cases cause in American civil justice
• The Neutral-Driven Dispute Resolution Process
• How NDR delivers value to client and attorney
• Estimating the total costs of litigation for your case
• When and how to access NDR to win with your clients
• Common Questions
• Action Plan and Closing

Course Presenter(s):

• Rob Christopher

NLRB Update

Price: $19.99

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.

Credits:

Course Agenda:

Areas of Development
• Case rulings
• Remedies
• Regulations
• Legislation

Cases
• American Steel (372 NLRB No. 23)
• ArrMaz Products (372 NLRB No. 12)
• Bexar Performing Arts Center (372 NLRB No. 28)
• Grill Concepts (372 NLRB No. 30)
• McLaren Macomb (372 NLRB No. 58)
• RAV Truck (372 NLRB No. 25)
• Sunbelt Rentals (372 NLRB No. 24)
• T-Mobile (371 NLRB No. 163)
• Tesla (371 NLRB No. 131)
• Thryv, Inc. (372 NLRB No. 22)
• Troutbrook Company (372 NLRB No. 26)
• Valley Hospital (371 NLRB No. 160)
• AFL-CIO v. NLRB
• NLRB v. Aakash

Pending Cases of Interest
• Stericycle - NLRB Case 4-CA-137660 on employee handbooks and workplace rules
• The Atlanta Opera - NLRB Case 10-RC-276292 on employee versus independent contractor status
• Amazon.com Services LLC - NLRB Case 29- CA-292392 on employer holding mandatory "captive audience" meetings
• Black Lives Matter cases
• Starbucks and injunction
• Amazon elections and charges
• And more

• Remedies
• Regulations
• Legislation
• Policy Efforts
• Landscape and Conclusion

Course Presenter(s):

• Thomas A. Lenz

Patent Law Basics

Price: $19.99

This course is designed to provide information for all attorneys with a general interest in Patent Law as well as those with clients who may have an idea with patent implications which they might like to explore. Although many areas of Patent Law do not often change, with advances in technology, medicine and other areas, along with general updates in rules and regulations specific to Patent Law Practice, this program addresses developments in those areas. Patent Law is a dynamic practice area and Mr. Nielsen's program discusses basic issues and concepts in an easy to understand and enjoyable fashion

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Course Agenda:

Course Presenter(s):

• Steven A Nielsen

Progress in Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession

Price: $19.99

The 2020 Model Diversity Survey Report, released by the ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession, is the first ABA report on diversity, equity and inclusion in law firm practice, according to an ABA press release. The survey is based on three years of data. In short, the Report states that while more minorities are getting hired as associates, law firm leadership is mostly white and male because of a diversity ?bottleneck? and higher rates of minority attrition.

In this program, attorney Steven A. Nielsen reflects upon what the Report means in terms of the lack of the progress it describes. The focus of this presentation, however, is to provide a long-range perspective on this important subject and to highlight progress which the profession has made. He offers information on new, innovative programs which have been developed to address the inequities outlined in the ABA report and in society at large, and concrete steps which can help Diversity and Inclusion issues to be successfully addressed in the law office environment. Mr. Neilsen's candid assessment of the data, coupled with a review of how new Diversity and Inclusion programs and educational awareness have helped the profession make progress, makes for an informative and stimulating presentation.

Credits:

Course Agenda:

• A Newer CLE Requirement Have we seen progress?
• Innovative Ideas in Diversity
• The Community Fund for Black Bar Applicants
• The AccessLex Center for Legal Education Excellence
• What Does The Past Literature Tell Us?
• The Past Literature: Pressure for Law School Ranking Hurts Women
• The Current Thinking
• In Past Studies: Both Law and Medicine have Diversity Problems
• What Does the Current Literature Tell Us?
• A Summary of the Current Trends
• Coca-Cola and Cisco
• A Big Picture View
• 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
• What is Bias?
• Mechanical Bias
• Group Bias
• Discriminating
• 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

Security and Confidentiality for Providing Legal Services Remotely

Price: $19.99

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.

Credits:

Course Agenda:

• Why Cybersecurity?
• Lawyer's Reasons for Cybersecurity
• Model Rules of Professional Conduct
• ABA Formal Opinion 477
• Lawyers? Legal Obligations
• Client Business Areas
• Top Security Risks for Law Firms
• Internal vs. External Risk
• Cybersecurity Preparedness in Law Firms
• How to Eliminate High Cyber Risk Vector
• Cybersecurity Safeguards
• Cybersecurity Habits
• Vendor Review - ABA Formal Opinion 08-451
• Secure Data
• Use Passwords Intelligently
• Make it Hard to Unlock with 2FA
• Use Secure Communication Channels
• Backups
• How to Recover from a Cyber Incident
• ABA Formal Opinion 483
• Cybersecurity Insurance
• Virtual-lawyering Risks
• CLSMF Experience
• Initial Considerations for Success
• What Helps
• Control #1: Inventory & Control Hardware Assets
• Control #2: Inventory & Control Software Assets
• Top Threats in 2020
• Top Mitigations to Implement in 2020

Course Presenter(s):

• Joshua Lenon

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:

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.

Taking Depositions in the New Virtual Era

Price: $19.99

The Coronavirus epidemic has been wildly disruptive to many aspects of our lives and professions and conduction depositions is no exception. Virtual depositions are now standard and routine and are likely to remain ubiquitous even once the epidemic has abated. In this course we look at depositions generally from an overview perspective and then examine both the advantages and disadvantages of virtual definitions. Some important case law examples are explored and then we conclude with some practical considerations when conducting virtual depositions.

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Course Agenda:

• High Level Overview
• Case Law
• Virtual Deposition Mechanics
• Advantages of Virtual Depositions
• Disadvantages of Virtual Depositions
• Practical Considerations of Virtual Depositions

Course Presenter(s):

• David Graulich, Esq.

The CA Privacy Act: What You Need to Know

Price: $19.99

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.

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Course Agenda:

• How did we get here?
• Greater threats than ever before
• Rule 1.6 Confidential Information of a Client
• (a) A lawyer shall not reveal information protected from disclosure by Business and Professions Code section 6068, subdivision (e)(1) unless the client gives informed consent?
• Rule 1.4 Communication with Clients
• What is the CA Privacy Act
• Who is covered?
• What data is covered?
• What is a Data Broker?
• How do I comply?
• Tech Solutions
• Contractual Solutions
• Why get a specialist?

Course Presenter(s):

• Russell Jackman, Esq.

Through the Smoke: Legal Trends and Gun Violence

Price: $19.99

We are experiencing an epidemic of gun violence in this country.

The parents of a student killed in the 2018 massacre at Marjory Stone-man Douglas High School, in Parkland, Florida, the deadliest high school shooting in United States history, set up and tricked a former president of the National Rifle Association into giving a high school graduation speech defending gun rights in front of 3,044 empty chairs, one chair for each student who couldn?t graduate because they were killed by gun violence.

A political stunt? Perhaps, yet it effectively illustrates the severity of the problem. It further invites us to examine the legislative solutions we ap-ply to those societal problems that impact us most. We are living through a stress test exposing flaws inherent to our system of justice. (We look to the law to fix the flaws!)

With our time together today, we will examine contemporary legal trends in regard to the 1) problem related to Gun Violence, and 2) Legislative solutions in response to those problems, 3) Impacting the rights and remedies of so many, 4) Conclude: Take Away Observations) re: Impact on Practitioners.

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Course Agenda:

• Legal trends regarding gun violence
• The history of gun violence in the U.S.
• The trajectory of gun legislation
• Factors contributing to gun violence such as mental health, domes-tic violence, etc.

Course Presenter(s):

• Greg Woods, J.D.

Update on NLRB Cases, Guidance and Rulemaking

Price: $19.99

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Course Presenter(s):

• Thomas A. Lenz

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

Price: $19.99

This program covers an array of legal, regulatory and policy topics involving California water supplies and related environmental issues, all of which implicate federal, state and local laws and regulations. California often serves as a model utilized by other states for some of these matters, making this discussion helpful for understanding what occurs throughout California and beyond. The program identifies different types of water rights, regulatory overlays from all levels of government and distinctions between surface and groundwater rights and rules. Also discussed is navigating through drought and climate change conditions when water demands may be high but supplies low. The presenter offers ideas looking ahead to avoid or resolve water resource disputes.

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Course Presenter(s):

• Wes Miliband

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

Price: $19.99

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.

Credits:

Course Agenda:

• Overview and Refresh from Part 1 (October 2021)
• Describe the key drivers behind California?s water system;
• Identify federal, state, and local agencies and their respective roles and responsibilities; and
• Provide an overview of the State?s water rights and water conveyance systems.
• Environmental laws affecting water supply allocation. Recent droughts, storm cycles and other current events impacting water supplies in California

Course Presenter(s):

• Wes Miliband

Weed on the Jobsite: Understanding Virginias Marijuana Legalization

Price: $19.99

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.

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Course Agenda:

• Virginia's Marijuana Laws
• Federal Law
• MSHA
• OSHA
• DOT
• Case Cites
• Employment Considerations

Course Presenter(s):

• Anne G. Bibeau, Esq