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Aliant Law - Economic Crime Conference

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Aliant Law - Economic Crime Conference Details


Price:
$29.99

Course Description

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.

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 Credit per State


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
IN - Distance Education: 2.0 Credits
KY - General: 2.0 Credits
NC - General: 2.0 Credits
ND - Self Study: 2.0 Credits
NH - General: 2.0 Credits
NJ - General: 2.4 Credits
NV - General: 2.0 Credits
NY - General: 2.5 Credits
OH - Self Study: 2.0 Credits
PA - Distance Learning: 2.0 Credits
TN - General: 2.0 Credits
TX - General: 2.0 Credits
UT - Self Study: 2.0 Credits
VA - General: 2.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Jacob Stein, Esq

Jacob Stein, Esq. is a partner at Aliant, LLP. He specializes in structuring international business transactions, complex U.S. and international tax planning and asset protection planning. Mr. Stein received his law degree from the University of Southern California, and a Master of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University. He has been accredited by the State Bar of California as a Certified Tax Law Specialist. He is AV-rated (highest possible rating) by Martindale-Hubbell, has been named ?A Super Lawyer? by the Los Angeles Magazine and one of ?America?s Most Honored Professionals 2016?, by the American Registry.

Over the course of his career Mr. Stein has represented thousands of clients, including: officers and directors of Fortune 500 companies; Forbes 400 families; celebrities; Internet entrepreneurs; high-profile real estate developers, builders and investors; physicians; wealthy foreigners doing business in the United States; small business owners; attorneys, accountants and financial advisors; and many other individuals facing financial adversity or seeking privacy for their holdings.

He is the author of numerous books, scholarly articles and technical manuals including his most recent article, Pre-Immigration Taxation, published in the January 2016 edition of EB-5 Investors Magazine Volume 3, Issue 3; His other works include his book: A Lawyer?s Guide to Asset Protection Planning in California, Second Edition, published in April of 2016, which is the only legal treatise on asset protection specific to California, and International Joint Ventures ?A Concise Guide for Attorneys & Business Owners,? published in 2014.

Mr. Stein is a frequent lecturer to various attorneys, CPA and other professional groups, teaching over 100 seminars per year. His presentation topics include: Tax Planning for Cross-Border Joint Ventures, A Foreigner?s Guide to Investing in U.S. Real Estate, Creative Planning with Controlled Foreign Corporations, Advanced Asset Protection Planning, Choice of Entity Planning, Estate Tax Planning and various courses on trust law. He is an instructor with the California CPA Education Foundation, National Business Institute, Thomson Reuters, the Rossdale Group and Lorman Education Services where he teaches courses on advanced tax planning, structuring international business transactions, asset protection and trust law. He is an adjunct professor of taxation at the CSU, Northridge Graduate Tax Program.

  Course Price:
$29.99
 
 

Attorneys and the Cloud - Update

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Attorneys and the Cloud - Update Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

What is "The Cloud"?

Who runs it? Where is it? Will it go away? Where is all my information? Is it worth using? These questions and more are discussed in this program which helps attorneys learn about this major development in law technology and also meet ethical obligations to remain knowledgeable in this area, as stated by the ABA.

ABA Model Rule 1.1 Competence: A lawyer shall provide competent representation to a client. Competent representation requires the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation. Additional Cloud areas discussed include Centralized case/matter management, Document management, Time and billing, Scheduling/reporting, Contact management, Conflict checking and more.

Course Agenda

  • What is the "cloud"?
  • Cloud Benefits
  • Ethics behind Cloud Computing
  • Cloud Concerns
  • Cloud Tasks for Attorneys
  • Cloud Considerations
  • Cloud Computing Services
  • Managing Cloud Risks
  • Legal Specific Cloud Computing Services

Course Credit per State


AZ - Professional Responsibility: 1.0 Credits
CA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
FL - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
IL - Professional Responsibility: 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
SC - Ethics: 1.13 Credits
TX - Ethics: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Russell Jackman, Esq.

Russell Jackman, Esq. is owner of Calmputer Consulting Services in Marin County, California. He is a Past President of the California State Bar's Law Practice Management and Technology Section.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Attorneys and the Cloud - Update

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Attorneys and the Cloud - Update Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

What is "The Cloud"?

Who runs it? Where is it? Will it go away? Where is all my information? Is it worth using? These questions and more are discussed in this program which helps attorneys learn about this major development in law technology and also meet ethical obligations to remain knowledgeable in this area, as stated by the ABA.

ABA Model Rule 1.1 Competence: A lawyer shall provide competent representation to a client. Competent representation requires the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation. Additional Cloud areas discussed include Centralized case/matter management, Document management, Time and billing, Scheduling/reporting, Contact management, Conflict checking and more.

Course Agenda

  • What is the "cloud"?
  • Cloud Benefits
  • Ethics behind Cloud Computing
  • Cloud Concerns
  • Cloud Tasks for Attorneys
  • Cloud Considerations
  • Cloud Computing Services
  • Managing Cloud Risks
  • Legal Specific Cloud Computing Services

Course Credit per State


AZ - Professional Responsibility: 1.0 Credits
CA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
FL - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
IL - Professional Responsibility: 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
SC - Ethics: 1.13 Credits
TX - Ethics: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Russell Jackman, Esq.

Russell Jackman, Esq. is owner of Calmputer Consulting Services in Marin County, California. He is a Past President of the California State Bar's Law Practice Management and Technology Section.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Continued Progress in Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession

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Continued Progress in Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

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 Credit per State


AZ - General: 1.0 Credits
CA - Elimination of Bias: 1.0 Credits
FL - General: 1.0 Credits
IL - Diversity and Inclusion: 1.0 Credits
IN - Distance Education: 1.1 Credits
ND - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
NH - General: 1.25 Credits
NJ - Diversity Inclusion Elimination of Bias: 1.2 Credits
NV - General: 1.0 Credits
NY - Diversity and Inclusion: 1.0 Credits
PA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
TN - General: 1.07 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits
UT - Civility: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Steven A Nielsen
Based in Larkspur, California, Steven A. Nielsen is a U.S. registered patent attorney with many years of experience in patent procurement and in achieving favorable results in federal court in the field of intellectual properly litigation. Mr. Nielsen is the past chairperson of the Intellectual Property Section of the Marin County Bar Association. Mr. Nielsen received his J.D. in 1987 from Boalt Hall, University of California at Berkeley and also holds a B.A. in Computer Science. He may be contacted at steve@nielsenpatents.com, on his website, nielsenpatents.com or via his LinkedIn page.
  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

COVID-19 Legal Implications and Considerations for Businesses

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COVID-19 Legal Implications and Considerations for Businesses Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

When a crisis hits, getting a head start matters and those who have prepared will fare better than those who have not. This engaging presentation on protecting assets from plaintiffs, lenders, creditors and the government will cover lessons learned from the financial crisis of 2008 that we can apply to the current landscape, what businesses can do now to transition into the recession, and how companies and individuals can protect their assets from litigation and creditor threats. The instructor will share real-life stories and anecdotes, and will present a very practical approach to protecting assets. The discussion will also cover asset protection planning in a troubled economy, focusing on protecting assets from lenders and landlords and how to plan after a lawsuit, a default or an accident.

Course Agenda

  • Overview of Asset Protection
  • Fraudulent Transfers
  • Business Entities
  • Trusts in Asset Protection
  • Protecting Specific Assets
  • How to plan for a lawsuit

Course Credit per State


AZ - General: 1.5 Credits
CA - General: 1.5 Credits
FL - General: 1.75 Credits
IN - Distance Education: 1.5 Credits
MO - Self Study: 1.8 Credits
NY - General: 1.5 Credits
TX - General: 1.5 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Jacob Stein, Esq

Jacob Stein, Esq. is a partner at Aliant, LLP. He specializes in structuring international business transactions, complex U.S. and international tax planning and asset protection planning. Mr. Stein received his law degree from the University of Southern California, and a Master of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University. He has been accredited by the State Bar of California as a Certified Tax Law Specialist. He is AV-rated (highest possible rating) by Martindale-Hubbell, has been named ?A Super Lawyer? by the Los Angeles Magazine and one of ?America?s Most Honored Professionals 2016?, by the American Registry.

Over the course of his career Mr. Stein has represented thousands of clients, including: officers and directors of Fortune 500 companies; Forbes 400 families; celebrities; Internet entrepreneurs; high-profile real estate developers, builders and investors; physicians; wealthy foreigners doing business in the United States; small business owners; attorneys, accountants and financial advisors; and many other individuals facing financial adversity or seeking privacy for their holdings.

He is the author of numerous books, scholarly articles and technical manuals including his most recent article, Pre-Immigration Taxation, published in the January 2016 edition of EB-5 Investors Magazine Volume 3, Issue 3; His other works include his book: A Lawyer?s Guide to Asset Protection Planning in California, Second Edition, published in April of 2016, which is the only legal treatise on asset protection specific to California, and International Joint Ventures ?A Concise Guide for Attorneys & Business Owners,? published in 2014.

Mr. Stein is a frequent lecturer to various attorneys, CPA and other professional groups, teaching over 100 seminars per year. His presentation topics include: Tax Planning for Cross-Border Joint Ventures, A Foreigner?s Guide to Investing in U.S. Real Estate, Creative Planning with Controlled Foreign Corporations, Advanced Asset Protection Planning, Choice of Entity Planning, Estate Tax Planning and various courses on trust law. He is an instructor with the California CPA Education Foundation, National Business Institute, Thomson Reuters, the Rossdale Group and Lorman Education Services where he teaches courses on advanced tax planning, structuring international business transactions, asset protection and trust law. He is an adjunct professor of taxation at the CSU, Northridge Graduate Tax Program.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Demystifying Computers for Attorneys

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Demystifying Computers for Attorneys Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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

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 Credit per State


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 - Technology: 1.0 Credits
IL - General: 1.0 Credits
KY - General: 1.0 Credits
MT - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
NH - General: 1.0 Credits
NJ - General: 1.3 Credits
NV - General: 1.0 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits
SC - General: 1.0 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits
VA - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Russell Jackman, Esq.

Russell Jackman, Esq. is owner of Calmputer Consulting Services in Marin County, California. He is a Past President of the California State Bar's Law Practice Management and Technology Section.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Ethical Considerations During Mediation and Arbitration

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Ethical Considerations During Mediation and Arbitration Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

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 Credit per State


CA - Ethics: 1.5 Credits
CT - Ethics: 1.5 Credits
FL - Ethics: 1.5 Credits
IN - Ethics: 1.4 Credits
KY - Ethics: 1.5 Credits
ND - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
NH - Ethics: 1.25 Credits
NJ - Ethics: 1.6 Credits
NY - Ethics: 1.5 Credits
OH - Attorney Professional Conduct: 1.25 Credits
TN - Dual: 1.37 Credits
TX - Ethics: 1.5 Credits
UT - Ethics: 1.5 Credits
VA - Ethics: 1.5 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

David Graulich, Esq.

Mr. Graulich worked over 20 years in journalism and the public relations industry. He represented companies such as PepsiCo, Schwab and Computer Sciences Corp., advising senior executives on communications policies. Mr. Graulich received his law degree at the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law. Mr. Graulich is currently working in private practice and resides in Sacramento, California.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Ethical Considerations when Screening and Selecting New Clients

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Ethical Considerations when Screening and Selecting New Clients Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

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 Credit per State


AZ - Professional Responsibility: 1.25 Credits
CA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
CT - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
FL - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
GA - Ethics: 1.5 Credits
IL - Professional Responsibility: 1.25 Credits
IN - Ethics: 1.2 Credits
NC - Professional Responsibility: 1.0 Credits
NH - Ethics: 1.25 Credits
NJ - Ethics: 1.5 Credits
NY - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
OH - Attorney Professional Conduct: 1.25 Credits
PA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
TN - Dual: 1.23 Credits
TX - Ethics: 1.25 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

David Graulich, Esq.

Mr. Graulich worked over 20 years in journalism and the public relations industry. He represented companies such as PepsiCo, Schwab and Computer Sciences Corp., advising senior executives on communications policies. Mr. Graulich received his law degree at the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law. Mr. Graulich is currently working in private practice and resides in Sacramento, California.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Ethical Issues During the Discovery Process

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Ethical Issues During the Discovery Process Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

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 Credit per State


AZ - Professional Responsibility: 1.0 Credits
CA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
CT - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
FL - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
IN - Ethics: 1.2 Credits
ND - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
NJ - Ethics: 1.4 Credits
NY - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
OH - Attorney Professional Conduct: 1.0 Credits
TN - Dual: 1.17 Credits
TX - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
UT - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
VA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

David Graulich, Esq.

Mr. Graulich worked over 20 years in journalism and the public relations industry. He represented companies such as PepsiCo, Schwab and Computer Sciences Corp., advising senior executives on communications policies. Mr. Graulich received his law degree at the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law. Mr. Graulich is currently working in private practice and resides in Sacramento, California.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Ethical Issues for Trust, Estate & Probate Attorneys Under the California End of Life Option Act

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Ethical Issues for Trust, Estate & Probate Attorneys Under the California End of Life Option Act Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

The California End of Life Option Act ("EOLOA" or "the Act"), operative since June 9, 2016, impacts estate, trust, and probate practice in a variety of ways. This article explains the Act's eligibility and procedural criteria and shows how potential EOLOA fact patterns can implicate certain ethical rules of professional responsibility. Specifically, this article focuses on the interaction between the EOLOA and some of the updated Rules of Professional Conduct, effective since November 1, 2018.

Course Agenda

EOLOA Eligibility Criteria & Procedures
  • California's End of Life Option Act (EOLOA)
  • Summary of Eligibility Criteria
Health & Safety Code Sec. 443.2
  • Key Terms
  • Qualified Individual
  • Capacity to Make Medical Decisions
  • Informed Decision
  • Terminal Disease
  • Self-Administer
  • Summary of Process: Patient Perspective
Health & Safety Code Sections 443.3, 443.5-443.7
  • Requirements for Patient's Written Request
  • Who Can be a Witness?
  • Summary of Process: Physician Perspective
  • EOLOA: Estate Planning
  • Donative Transfers Presumed Invalid
  • Care Custodian
  • Health & Social Services
  • Dependent Adult (Senior)
  • Dependent Adult (Non-Senior)
  • EOLOA & Care Custodian
  • Care Custodian as Heir?
  • EOLOA: Safe Harbor
  • EOLOA: Criminal Conduct
EOLOA & Cal. Rules of Professional Responsibility
  • Ethical Issue #1: Diligence (as of November 10, 2018)
  • Fact Pattern: Diligence
  • Ethical Analysis
  • Ethical Issue #2: Confidential Information of a Client (as of November 10, 2018)
  • Fact Pattern: Permissive Disclosure of Client Information
  • Ethical Analysis
  • Ethical Issue #3: Conflict of Interest - Current Clients (as of November 10, 2018)
  • Directly Adverse
  • Significant Risk? Materially Limit
  • Financial, Family, or Intimate Relationships
  • Fact Pattern: Avoiding the Representation of Adverse Interests
  • Ethical Analysis

Course Credit per State


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
IN - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
NY - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
OH - Attorney Professional Conduct: 1.0 Credits
OK - Legal Ethics: 1.0 Credits
TX - Ethics: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Ariana Perfecto
Ariana M. Perfecto is an attorney at Lagerlof, LLP in Pasadena, California. She focuses on estate planning and trust administration. Ms. Perfecto earned her Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law. The California Trusts and Estates Quarterly recently published her article entitled, "The Practitioner's Guide to Preserving the Latino Legacy."
  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Ethical Issues for Trust, Estate & Probate Attorneys Under the California End of Life Option Act

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Ethical Issues for Trust, Estate & Probate Attorneys Under the California End of Life Option Act Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

The California End of Life Option Act ("EOLOA" or "the Act"), operative since June 9, 2016, impacts estate, trust, and probate practice in a variety of ways. This article explains the Act's eligibility and procedural criteria and shows how potential EOLOA fact patterns can implicate certain ethical rules of professional responsibility. Specifically, this article focuses on the interaction between the EOLOA and some of the updated Rules of Professional Conduct, effective since November 1, 2018.

Course Agenda

EOLOA Eligibility Criteria & Procedures
  • California's End of Life Option Act (EOLOA)
  • Summary of Eligibility Criteria
Health & Safety Code Sec. 443.2
  • Key Terms
  • Qualified Individual
  • Capacity to Make Medical Decisions
  • Informed Decision
  • Terminal Disease
  • Self-Administer
  • Summary of Process: Patient Perspective
Health & Safety Code Sections 443.3, 443.5-443.7
  • Requirements for Patient's Written Request
  • Who Can be a Witness?
  • Summary of Process: Physician Perspective
  • EOLOA: Estate Planning
  • Donative Transfers Presumed Invalid
  • Care Custodian
  • Health & Social Services
  • Dependent Adult (Senior)
  • Dependent Adult (Non-Senior)
  • EOLOA & Care Custodian
  • Care Custodian as Heir?
  • EOLOA: Safe Harbor
  • EOLOA: Criminal Conduct
EOLOA & Cal. Rules of Professional Responsibility
  • Ethical Issue #1: Diligence (as of November 10, 2018)
  • Fact Pattern: Diligence
  • Ethical Analysis
  • Ethical Issue #2: Confidential Information of a Client (as of November 10, 2018)
  • Fact Pattern: Permissive Disclosure of Client Information
  • Ethical Analysis
  • Ethical Issue #3: Conflict of Interest - Current Clients (as of November 10, 2018)
  • Directly Adverse
  • Significant Risk? Materially Limit
  • Financial, Family, or Intimate Relationships
  • Fact Pattern: Avoiding the Representation of Adverse Interests
  • Ethical Analysis

Course Credit per State


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
IN - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
NY - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
OH - Attorney Professional Conduct: 1.0 Credits
OK - Legal Ethics: 1.0 Credits
TX - Ethics: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Ariana Perfecto
Ariana M. Perfecto is an attorney at Lagerlof, LLP in Pasadena, California. She focuses on estate planning and trust administration. Ms. Perfecto earned her Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law. The California Trusts and Estates Quarterly recently published her article entitled, "The Practitioner's Guide to Preserving the Latino Legacy."
  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Ethical Issues When Taking or Defending Depositions

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Ethical Issues When Taking or Defending Depositions Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

Course Agenda

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

Course Credit per State


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
IN - Ethics: 1.1 Credits
ND - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
NH - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
NJ - Ethics: 1.3 Credits
NY - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
OH - Attorney Professional Conduct: 1.0 Credits
PA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
TN - Dual: 1.07 Credits
TX - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
UT - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
VA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

David Graulich, Esq.

Mr. Graulich worked over 20 years in journalism and the public relations industry. He represented companies such as PepsiCo, Schwab and Computer Sciences Corp., advising senior executives on communications policies. Mr. Graulich received his law degree at the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law. Mr. Graulich is currently working in private practice and resides in Sacramento, California.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Ethics and the Court of Public Opinion

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Ethics and the Court of Public Opinion Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

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 Credit per State


AZ - Professional Responsibility: 1.0 Credits
CA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
KY - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
NY - Ethics: 0.0 Credits
TX - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
VA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Greg Woods, J.D.

Greg Woods received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from San Francisco Law School and holds a Bachelor of Arts from San Jose State University. At San Francisco Law School Greg was a recipient of the Bernard Witkin Award for academic excellence in Contracts Writing and was an editorial staff member with the San Francisco Law Review. He served as a Certified Legal Intern with the Office of the District Attorney in San Francisco.

Greg Woods presently serves as Lecturer with the Department of Criminal Justice Studies at San Francisco State University and was recently named Lecturer of Justice Studies at San Jose State University and at the Department of Criminology Studies at Sonoma State University.

As an educator, constitutional scholar, law enforcement/legal trend watcher and student of history, Greg constantly seeks and receives information from a wide variety of sources and is in the forefront as a commentator on topical issues in Criminal Law.

Outside the classroom, Greg has been acknowledged by former students at the annual San Francisco State Scholar Athlete Reception as a faculty member who ?made a valuable impact on their academic life.?

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

FOIA: Freedom of Information Act - 2021 Update

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FOIA: Freedom of Information Act - 2021 Update Details


Price:
$29.99

Course Description

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

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 Credit per State


AL - On-Demand: 2.0 Credits
AZ - General: 2.0 Credits
CA - General: 2.0 Credits
FL - General: 2.5 Credits
GA - Self Study: 2.0 Credits
IL - General: 2.0 Credits
KY - General: 2.0 Credits
MT - 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
NY - General: 2.0 Credits
OK - Distance Learning: 2.5 Credits
PA - Distance Learning: 2.0 Credits
TX - General: 2.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Pete Sorenson

With more than 30 years as an attorney, lawyer and advocate, I am licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and the State of Oregon. I specialize in the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) law and help journalists, authors, nonprofits, for profit businesses, and others to access federal government records. I assist clients with FOIA Requests, Administrative Appeals, Judicial Reviews and FOIA litigation. In addition to assisting clients, I speak and lecture on FOIA, most recently at the Appalachian Public Interest Environmental Law (APIEL) Conference in Tennessee, University of Georgia School of Law, and at University of Tennessee College of Law.

Public and civic service is a cornerstone, with earlier careers working for a member of Congress and as Special Assistant to the Secretary of Agriculture. I am currently serving my 24th year as an elected Commissioner on the Lane County Board of Commissioners in Eugene, Oregon. Prior to that, I served in the Oregon State Senate. My political and civic experience adds a depth and understanding to my FOIA work that is unique among lawyers.

RECENT FOIA CASES: (2016 ? Present)
  • Food and Drug Administration: assisted journalist in obtaining the calendar of a crucial FDA official
  • Central Intelligence Agency: obtained records for a journalist writing on the activities of a prominent CIA official, used in questioning President's nominee for CIA Director
  • Environmental Protection Agency: made request for client; assisted company in obtaining a report of a competitor's product performance
  • Central Intelligence Agency: made request, filed administrative appeal and judicial review; assisted in obtaining records of a client's father's service in the CIA
  • Bureau of Land Management: on behalf of a nonprofit organization, filed judicial review, obtained records and then obtained significant judgment for attorneys' fees for that work
  • Agricultural Marketing Service: filed judicial review; assisted nonprofit organization in obtaining records and then obtained judgment for attorneys' fees for that work February 6, 2020

Federal Bureau of Investigation: filed request and administrative appeal on behalf of an individual seeking DNA evidence in criminal matter; obtained records; matter pending Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: assisting client in obtaining records held by CMS (in progress) Environmental Protection Agency: filed judicial review, obtained records, and obtained settlement of attorneys' fees for engineering firm needing data and reports

CURRENT WORK:
  • 1997 ? Present Elected County Commissioner, Lane County Board, Eugene, Oregon
  • 1982 ? Present Attorney and Owner, Sorenson Law Office, Eugene, Oregon
PAST EXPERIENCE:
  • 2005 ? 2006 Adjunct Professor, School of Law, University of Oregon
  • 1993 ? 1997 Oregon State Senator (Member of Judiciary Committee), Salem, Oregon
  • 1984 ? 1985 Visiting Professor, Department of Geography, University of Oregon
  • 1983 ? 1984 Instructor, Dept. of Planning, Public Policy and Management, University of Oregon
  • 1981 ? 1982 Volunteer Prosecutor, Lane County District Attorney's Office, Eugene, Oregon
  • 1979 ? 1982 Law Clerk, Dwyer Simpson and Wold, Attorneys, Eugene, Oregon
  • 1977 ? 1979 Special Assistant, Office of the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, DC
  • 1974 ? 1977 Legislative Assistant, Congressman Jim Weaver (Oregon), Washington, DC
EDUCATION:
  • 1996 ? Certificate of Completion, Program for America's Emerging Political Leaders, Darden School, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
  • 1982 ? J.D. University of Oregon School of Law, Eugene, Oregon
  • 1979 ? M.A. University of Oregon Geography Department, Eugene, Oregon
  • 1973 ? B.A. University of Oregon Geography Department, Eugene, Oregon
  • 1972 ? A.A. Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay, Oregon
BAR MEMBERSHIPS:
  • 1994 United States District Court for the District of Columbia
  • 1993 United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
  • 1993 District of Columbia Court of Appeals
  • 1991 Supreme Court of the United States of America
  • 1984 United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • 1983 United States District Court for the District of Oregon
  • 1982 Lane County Bar Association
  • 1982 Oregon State Bar
  Course Price:
$29.99
 
 

Google LLC v. Oracle America Inc.

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Google LLC v. Oracle America Inc. Details


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$29.99

Course Description

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.

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 Credit per State


AL - On-Demand: 2.0 Credits
AZ - General: 2.0 Credits
CA - General: 1.5 Credits
CT - General: 2.0 Credits
FL - General: 2.0 Credits
GA - Self Study: 1.5 Credits
IL - General: 1.5 Credits
KY - General: 1.75 Credits
MT - Self Study: 1.75 Credits
NC - General: 1.5 Credits
ND - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
NH - General: 1.75 Credits
NJ - General: 2.1 Credits
NV - General: 1.5 Credits
NY - General: 2.0 Credits
PA - Distance Learning: 1.5 Credits
TX - General: 1.75 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Michael Carroll
Michael W. Carroll is a Professor of Law and Director of the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property at American University's Washington College of Law.[1][2] Carroll is one of the founding Board Members of Creative Commons, a not-for-profit organization devoted to expanding the range of creative work available for others to legally build upon and share.[1] He also is a member of the Board of Directors of the Public Library of Science PLOS and served on the National Academy of Sciences' Board on Research Data and Information from 2008 to 2013.
  Course Price:
$29.99
 
 

Implicit Bias and Bias-Reduction Strategies

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Implicit Bias and Bias-Reduction Strategies Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

Course Agenda

Course Credit per State


AZ - General: 1.0 Credits
CA - Elimination of Bias: 1.0 Credits
FL - Professionalism: 1.0 Credits
IL - Diversity and Inclusion: 1.0 Credits
ND - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
NH - General: 1.0 Credits
NJ - Diversity Inclusion Elimination of Bias: 1.3 Credits
NV - General: 1.0 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
TN - Dual: 1.08 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits
VA - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Steven A Nielsen
Based in Larkspur, California, Steven A. Nielsen is a U.S. registered patent attorney with many years of experience in patent procurement and in achieving favorable results in federal court in the field of intellectual properly litigation. Mr. Nielsen is the past chairperson of the Intellectual Property Section of the Marin County Bar Association. Mr. Nielsen received his J.D. in 1987 from Boalt Hall, University of California at Berkeley and also holds a B.A. in Computer Science. He may be contacted at steve@nielsenpatents.com, on his website, nielsenpatents.com or via his LinkedIn page.
  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Intellectual Property Law Basics

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Intellectual Property Law Basics Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

The field of Intellectual property is an ever-changing area of law. This lecture will talk about the basic concepts behind IP law including Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights, what they cover and what potential limits and conflicts can be in enforcing them.

Course Agenda

    Intellectual Property Basics Patents Trademarks Copyrights

Course Credit per State


AZ - General: 1.0 Credits
CA - General: 1.0 Credits
FL - General: 1.0 Credits
IL - General: 1.0 Credits
IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits
NV - General: 1.0 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
OH - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
OK - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits
SC - General: 1.15 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Russell Jackman, Esq.

Russell Jackman, Esq. is owner of Calmputer Consulting Services in Marin County, California. He is a Past President of the California State Bar's Law Practice Management and Technology Section.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Intellectual Property Law Basics

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Intellectual Property Law Basics Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

The field of Intellectual property is an ever-changing area of law. This lecture will talk about the basic concepts behind IP law including Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights, what they cover and what potential limits and conflicts can be in enforcing them.

Course Agenda

    Intellectual Property Basics Patents Trademarks Copyrights

Course Credit per State


AZ - General: 1.0 Credits
CA - General: 1.0 Credits
FL - General: 1.0 Credits
IL - General: 1.0 Credits
IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits
NV - General: 1.0 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
OH - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
OK - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits
SC - General: 1.15 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Russell Jackman, Esq.

Russell Jackman, Esq. is owner of Calmputer Consulting Services in Marin County, California. He is a Past President of the California State Bar's Law Practice Management and Technology Section.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Neutral-Driven Dispute Resolution: NDR

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Neutral-Driven Dispute Resolution: NDR Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

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 Credit per State


AK - Voluntary: 1.0 Credits
AL - On-Demand: 1.0 Credits
AZ - General: 1.0 Credits
CA - General: 1.0 Credits
FL - General: 1.0 Credits
IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits
KY - General: 1.0 Credits
NC - General: 1.0 Credits
ND - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
NH - General: 1.0 Credits
NV - General: 1.0 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
OH - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
TN - General: 1.0 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits
UT - Self Study: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Rob Christopher

Rob Christopher is an AV Preeminent rated litigation and trial attorney who served as Northern California Managing Partner of international law firm Coudert Brothers and later litigation Counsel with Bay Area law firm Hopkins & Carley. Currently he is General Counsel of his family?s farming business, Christopher Ranch LLC, and Founder and Managing Director of independent neutral service Just Resolve LLC.

Rob earned his JD at the University of California at Davis, and an AB with Honors in Economics at Stanford University. He has also been a mediator, arbitrator, and settlement judge in California superior courts and is admitted to practice before numerous federal district and appellate courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court. 41 years married and now a grandfather of 4, over the last decade Rob has developed and now champions a new approach to delivering cost-effective justice in common limited-stakes legal disputes using a neutral-driven nonadversarial resolution process (NDR). Learn more at www.justresolve.com..

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Patent Law Basics

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Patent Law Basics Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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

Course Agenda

Goals of This Presentation Understand: 1. What is a patent? 2. What might be patentable in 2021? 3. Important deadlines 4. What patent work you may perform? 5. What patent work (or patent punishment) is reserved for registered patent attorneys?

Course Credit per State


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
NH - General: 1.0 Credits
NJ - General: 1.2 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
OH - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
TN - General: 1.03 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Steven A Nielsen
Based in Larkspur, California, Steven A. Nielsen is a U.S. registered patent attorney with many years of experience in patent procurement and in achieving favorable results in federal court in the field of intellectual properly litigation. Mr. Nielsen is the past chairperson of the Intellectual Property Section of the Marin County Bar Association. Mr. Nielsen received his J.D. in 1987 from Boalt Hall, University of California at Berkeley and also holds a B.A. in Computer Science. He may be contacted at steve@nielsenpatents.com, on his website, nielsenpatents.com or via his LinkedIn page.
  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Patent Law Basics

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Patent Law Basics Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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

Course Agenda

Goals of This Presentation Understand: 1. What is a patent? 2. What might be patentable in 2021? 3. Important deadlines 4. What patent work you may perform? 5. What patent work (or patent punishment) is reserved for registered patent attorneys?

Course Credit per State


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
NH - General: 1.0 Credits
NJ - General: 1.2 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
OH - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
TN - General: 1.03 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Steven A Nielsen
Based in Larkspur, California, Steven A. Nielsen is a U.S. registered patent attorney with many years of experience in patent procurement and in achieving favorable results in federal court in the field of intellectual properly litigation. Mr. Nielsen is the past chairperson of the Intellectual Property Section of the Marin County Bar Association. Mr. Nielsen received his J.D. in 1987 from Boalt Hall, University of California at Berkeley and also holds a B.A. in Computer Science. He may be contacted at steve@nielsenpatents.com, on his website, nielsenpatents.com or via his LinkedIn page.
  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Policing from Where we Are Today

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Policing from Where we Are Today Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

The objective of this presentation is to identify and discuss key legal and social issues in the context of today's volatile society, with an emphasis on limitations on the use of force and legal remedies in response to police misconduct. The presenter discusses how current events give rise to cases in numerous legal areas, from Civil Rights violations, Constitutional Law, including freedom of speech and lawful (and unlawful) protests, and liability for damages from both protests and police misconduct. Moreover, the presenter discusses topical issues of vital importance, such as the ?defund? movement, which runs along a spectrum, from those in Minneapolis who would disband and rebuild their police department (on the theory that the current department?s culture is too pervaded by racism and violence), to those in New York City or Los Angeles who advocate reallocation of spending and reform of police practices. Ultimately these issues end up in Court, where lawyers must be leaders and help society solve these complicated issues. This program aims to increase awareness of the critical legal issues involved.

Course Agenda

  • Problem: No trust.
  • How to restore trust?
  • Follow the law.
  • Transparency + Accountability = Trust
  • Access to justice?
  • Purpose of Justice system?
  • Duty of law enforcement?
  • Social Contract: Safety and security in exchange for compliance with the law.
  • Follow the law, receive safety and security.
  • Reduced safety and security increases desperation.
  • Desperate people behave desperately.
  • Constitutional Imperative:
  • Equal Protection under the law.
  • Substantive Due Process: Life, Liberty & Property.
  • Procedural Due Process: Notice & Hearing.
  • Institutional Legitimacy questioned?
  • Social Contract breached?
  • Worst case scenario: An existential threat?
  • Analysis: Why no trust?
  • An inherently flawed system?
  • The law doesn't work.
  • Police use of force?
  • Officer involved shootings?
  • Inclusion/Access to justice?
  • Solution: Change the law.
  • Legislative solutions.
  • AB 392 Police Use of Force (CA)
  • SB 1421 Police Officer Release of Records (CA)

Course Credit per State


AZ - General: 1.25 Credits
CA - General: 1.25 Credits
FL - General: 1.5 Credits
IL - General: 1.25 Credits
IN - Distance Education: 1.3 Credits
KY - General: 1.25 Credits
NC - General: 1.25 Credits
ND - Self Study: 1.25 Credits
NH - General: 1.25 Credits
NJ - General: 1.5 Credits
NY - General: 1.5 Credits
OH - Self Study: 1.25 Credits
PA - Distance Learning: 1.5 Credits
TN - General: 1.3 Credits
TX - General: 1.25 Credits
UT - Self Study: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Greg Woods, J.D.

Greg Woods received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from San Francisco Law School and holds a Bachelor of Arts from San Jose State University. At San Francisco Law School Greg was a recipient of the Bernard Witkin Award for academic excellence in Contracts Writing and was an editorial staff member with the San Francisco Law Review. He served as a Certified Legal Intern with the Office of the District Attorney in San Francisco.

Greg Woods presently serves as Lecturer with the Department of Criminal Justice Studies at San Francisco State University and was recently named Lecturer of Justice Studies at San Jose State University and at the Department of Criminology Studies at Sonoma State University.

As an educator, constitutional scholar, law enforcement/legal trend watcher and student of history, Greg constantly seeks and receives information from a wide variety of sources and is in the forefront as a commentator on topical issues in Criminal Law.

Outside the classroom, Greg has been acknowledged by former students at the annual San Francisco State Scholar Athlete Reception as a faculty member who ?made a valuable impact on their academic life.?

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Policing from Where we Are Today

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Policing from Where we Are Today Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

The objective of this presentation is to identify and discuss key legal and social issues in the context of today's volatile society, with an emphasis on limitations on the use of force and legal remedies in response to police misconduct. The presenter discusses how current events give rise to cases in numerous legal areas, from Civil Rights violations, Constitutional Law, including freedom of speech and lawful (and unlawful) protests, and liability for damages from both protests and police misconduct. Moreover, the presenter discusses topical issues of vital importance, such as the ?defund? movement, which runs along a spectrum, from those in Minneapolis who would disband and rebuild their police department (on the theory that the current department?s culture is too pervaded by racism and violence), to those in New York City or Los Angeles who advocate reallocation of spending and reform of police practices. Ultimately these issues end up in Court, where lawyers must be leaders and help society solve these complicated issues. This program aims to increase awareness of the critical legal issues involved.

Course Agenda

  • Problem: No trust.
  • How to restore trust?
  • Follow the law.
  • Transparency + Accountability = Trust
  • Access to justice?
  • Purpose of Justice system?
  • Duty of law enforcement?
  • Social Contract: Safety and security in exchange for compliance with the law.
  • Follow the law, receive safety and security.
  • Reduced safety and security increases desperation.
  • Desperate people behave desperately.
  • Constitutional Imperative:
  • Equal Protection under the law.
  • Substantive Due Process: Life, Liberty & Property.
  • Procedural Due Process: Notice & Hearing.
  • Institutional Legitimacy questioned?
  • Social Contract breached?
  • Worst case scenario: An existential threat?
  • Analysis: Why no trust?
  • An inherently flawed system?
  • The law doesn't work.
  • Police use of force?
  • Officer involved shootings?
  • Inclusion/Access to justice?
  • Solution: Change the law.
  • Legislative solutions.
  • AB 392 Police Use of Force (CA)
  • SB 1421 Police Officer Release of Records (CA)

Course Credit per State


AZ - General: 1.25 Credits
CA - General: 1.25 Credits
FL - General: 1.5 Credits
IL - General: 1.25 Credits
IN - Distance Education: 1.3 Credits
KY - General: 1.25 Credits
NC - General: 1.25 Credits
ND - Self Study: 1.25 Credits
NH - General: 1.25 Credits
NJ - General: 1.5 Credits
NY - General: 1.5 Credits
OH - Self Study: 1.25 Credits
PA - Distance Learning: 1.5 Credits
TN - General: 1.3 Credits
TX - General: 1.25 Credits
UT - Self Study: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Greg Woods, J.D.

Greg Woods received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from San Francisco Law School and holds a Bachelor of Arts from San Jose State University. At San Francisco Law School Greg was a recipient of the Bernard Witkin Award for academic excellence in Contracts Writing and was an editorial staff member with the San Francisco Law Review. He served as a Certified Legal Intern with the Office of the District Attorney in San Francisco.

Greg Woods presently serves as Lecturer with the Department of Criminal Justice Studies at San Francisco State University and was recently named Lecturer of Justice Studies at San Jose State University and at the Department of Criminology Studies at Sonoma State University.

As an educator, constitutional scholar, law enforcement/legal trend watcher and student of history, Greg constantly seeks and receives information from a wide variety of sources and is in the forefront as a commentator on topical issues in Criminal Law.

Outside the classroom, Greg has been acknowledged by former students at the annual San Francisco State Scholar Athlete Reception as a faculty member who ?made a valuable impact on their academic life.?

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

PowerPoint for the Courtroom and Beyond

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PowerPoint for the Courtroom and Beyond Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

Whether being used as a mediation/negotiation tool or for opening/closing statements in court, PowerPoint has many features and strategies that allow attorneys to create a better impression for their cases, when used in the correct fashion. This course not only talks about features that can be used to help attorneys win cases but also strategies that make these features more effective on a specifically legal-based audience such as a jury in court.

Course Agenda

  • Why PowerPoint?
  • How Does PowerPoint Work?
  • Visuals
  • Templates
  • Techniques
  • General PowerPoint Strategies
  • Start Digital to Stay Digital
  • Backgrounds/Watermarks
  • Highlighting Documents
  • TIMELINES
  • Organizational Charts
  • Google Maps/Street View
  • Projector tips: 2500 lumens or better
  • Export/Save as Video/Package for CD
  • Work Collaboratively/Cloud?
  • Rehearse, Rehearse & Rehearse (and have a backup plan!!!)

Course Credit per State


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
NV - General: 1.0 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
OH - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Russell Jackman, Esq.

Russell Jackman, Esq. is owner of Calmputer Consulting Services in Marin County, California. He is a Past President of the California State Bar's Law Practice Management and Technology Section.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

PowerPoint for the Courtroom and Beyond

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PowerPoint for the Courtroom and Beyond Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

Whether being used as a mediation/negotiation tool or for opening/closing statements in court, PowerPoint has many features and strategies that allow attorneys to create a better impression for their cases, when used in the correct fashion. This course not only talks about features that can be used to help attorneys win cases but also strategies that make these features more effective on a specifically legal-based audience such as a jury in court.

Course Agenda

  • Why PowerPoint?
  • How Does PowerPoint Work?
  • Visuals
  • Templates
  • Techniques
  • General PowerPoint Strategies
  • Start Digital to Stay Digital
  • Backgrounds/Watermarks
  • Highlighting Documents
  • TIMELINES
  • Organizational Charts
  • Google Maps/Street View
  • Projector tips: 2500 lumens or better
  • Export/Save as Video/Package for CD
  • Work Collaboratively/Cloud?
  • Rehearse, Rehearse & Rehearse (and have a backup plan!!!)

Course Credit per State


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
NV - General: 1.0 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
OH - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Russell Jackman, Esq.

Russell Jackman, Esq. is owner of Calmputer Consulting Services in Marin County, California. He is a Past President of the California State Bar's Law Practice Management and Technology Section.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Progress in Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession

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Progress in Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

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 Credit per State


AZ - General: 1.0 Credits
CA - Elimination of Bias: 1.0 Credits
CT - General: 1.0 Credits
FL - General: 1.0 Credits
GA - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
IL - Diversity and Inclusion: 1.0 Credits
IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits
NH - General: 1.0 Credits
NV - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
NY - Diversity and Inclusion: 1.0 Credits
OH - Attorney Professional Conduct: 1.0 Credits
PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits
TN - General: 1.0 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Steven A Nielsen
Based in Larkspur, California, Steven A. Nielsen is a U.S. registered patent attorney with many years of experience in patent procurement and in achieving favorable results in federal court in the field of intellectual properly litigation. Mr. Nielsen is the past chairperson of the Intellectual Property Section of the Marin County Bar Association. Mr. Nielsen received his J.D. in 1987 from Boalt Hall, University of California at Berkeley and also holds a B.A. in Computer Science. He may be contacted at steve@nielsenpatents.com, on his website, nielsenpatents.com or via his LinkedIn page.
  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Progress in Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession

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Progress in Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

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 Credit per State


AZ - General: 1.0 Credits
CA - Elimination of Bias: 1.0 Credits
CT - General: 1.0 Credits
FL - General: 1.0 Credits
GA - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
IL - Diversity and Inclusion: 1.0 Credits
IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits
NH - General: 1.0 Credits
NV - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
NY - Diversity and Inclusion: 1.0 Credits
OH - Attorney Professional Conduct: 1.0 Credits
PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits
TN - General: 1.0 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Steven A Nielsen
Based in Larkspur, California, Steven A. Nielsen is a U.S. registered patent attorney with many years of experience in patent procurement and in achieving favorable results in federal court in the field of intellectual properly litigation. Mr. Nielsen is the past chairperson of the Intellectual Property Section of the Marin County Bar Association. Mr. Nielsen received his J.D. in 1987 from Boalt Hall, University of California at Berkeley and also holds a B.A. in Computer Science. He may be contacted at steve@nielsenpatents.com, on his website, nielsenpatents.com or via his LinkedIn page.
  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Security and Confidentiality for Providing Legal Services Remotely

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Security and Confidentiality for Providing Legal Services Remotely Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

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 Credit per State


AL - On-Demand: 1.0 Credits
AZ - General: 1.0 Credits
CA - General: 1.0 Credits
CT - General: 1.0 Credits
FL - Technology: 1.0 Credits
IL - General: 1.0 Credits
NC - Technology Training: 1.0 Credits
NH - General: 1.0 Credits
NJ - General: 1.2 Credits
NY - Cybersecurity: 1.0 Credits
PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Joshua Lenon
Joshua Lenon is an attorney admitted to the New York Bar. He studied law at St. Louis University School of Law, obtaining a J.D. degree and a certificate in international and comparative law. During this time, Joshua clerked for the Missouri Attorney General, helping prosecute discrimination claims on behalf of Missouri citizens. He also studied European union law at the University of Georgia School of Law's Brussels Legal Seminar. Joshua has since helped legal practitioners improve their services, working for Thomson Reuters' publishing departments in both the United States and Canada. He currently serves as lawyer-in-residence for Clio, providing legal scholarship and research skills to the leading cloud-based practice management platform.
  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Security and Confidentiality for Providing Legal Services Remotely

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Security and Confidentiality for Providing Legal Services Remotely Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

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 Credit per State


AL - On-Demand: 1.0 Credits
AZ - General: 1.0 Credits
CA - General: 1.0 Credits
CT - General: 1.0 Credits
FL - Technology: 1.0 Credits
IL - General: 1.0 Credits
NC - Technology Training: 1.0 Credits
NH - General: 1.0 Credits
NJ - General: 1.2 Credits
NY - Cybersecurity: 1.0 Credits
PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Joshua Lenon
Joshua Lenon is an attorney admitted to the New York Bar. He studied law at St. Louis University School of Law, obtaining a J.D. degree and a certificate in international and comparative law. During this time, Joshua clerked for the Missouri Attorney General, helping prosecute discrimination claims on behalf of Missouri citizens. He also studied European union law at the University of Georgia School of Law's Brussels Legal Seminar. Joshua has since helped legal practitioners improve their services, working for Thomson Reuters' publishing departments in both the United States and Canada. He currently serves as lawyer-in-residence for Clio, providing legal scholarship and research skills to the leading cloud-based practice management platform.
  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Sexual Harassment, Attorneys and Social Media

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Sexual Harassment, Attorneys and Social Media Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

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 Credit per State


AK - Voluntary: 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
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
OH - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
OK - Legal Ethics: 1.0 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Russell Jackman, Esq.

Russell Jackman, Esq. is owner of Calmputer Consulting Services in Marin County, California. He is a Past President of the California State Bar's Law Practice Management and Technology Section.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Sexual Harassment, Attorneys and Social Media

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Sexual Harassment, Attorneys and Social Media Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

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 Credit per State


AK - Voluntary: 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
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
OH - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
OK - Legal Ethics: 1.0 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Russell Jackman, Esq.

Russell Jackman, Esq. is owner of Calmputer Consulting Services in Marin County, California. He is a Past President of the California State Bar's Law Practice Management and Technology Section.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Sophisticated Planning for High Net Worth Individuals

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Sophisticated Planning for High Net Worth Individuals Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

Transactions and Asset Protection, discusses trends and developments in a number of important areas. He reviews in detail how the drafting of irrevocable trusts has changed over the last 10 years and how to best structure these instruments to allow for greater flexibility through the use of a "trust protector." He discusses how irrevocable trusts can be used to protect assets, to provide privacy for assets, to enhance tax planning and their use in offshore planning. He describes the use of LLCs and which states may be the most advantageous for LLC/trust formation. He discusses specific trust provisions, asset protection with both domestic and foreign trusts, and which types of trusts may be most useful for assets which may be expected to appreciate in value, like start-ups. Additional topics include international tax planning, structuring foreign investment in the U.S., pre-immigration tax planning, and which offshore jurisdictions may be favored.

Course Agenda

  • Structuring Irrevocable Trusts
  • Asset Protection
  • Asset Protection with Trusts
  • Asset Protection with Domestic Trusts
  • Asset Protection with Foreign Trusts
  • Foreign Trusts - Tax Treatment and Reporting
  • Defective Grantor Trusts
  • SCINs
  • GRATs
  • Income Tax Planning with DINGs
  • Monetized Installment Sale
  • Foreign Investment - FDAP and Capital Gains
  • Foreign Investment - Effectively Connected Income
  • Foreign Investment - Branch Profits Tax
  • Foreign Investment: FIRPTA
  • Foreign Investment: FIRPTA
  • Pre-Immigration Tax Planning

Course Credit per State


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
MO - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
MT - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
NH - General: 1.0 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
OH - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
SC - General: 1.08 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Jacob Stein, Esq

Jacob Stein, Esq. is a partner at Aliant, LLP. He specializes in structuring international business transactions, complex U.S. and international tax planning and asset protection planning. Mr. Stein received his law degree from the University of Southern California, and a Master of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University. He has been accredited by the State Bar of California as a Certified Tax Law Specialist. He is AV-rated (highest possible rating) by Martindale-Hubbell, has been named ?A Super Lawyer? by the Los Angeles Magazine and one of ?America?s Most Honored Professionals 2016?, by the American Registry.

Over the course of his career Mr. Stein has represented thousands of clients, including: officers and directors of Fortune 500 companies; Forbes 400 families; celebrities; Internet entrepreneurs; high-profile real estate developers, builders and investors; physicians; wealthy foreigners doing business in the United States; small business owners; attorneys, accountants and financial advisors; and many other individuals facing financial adversity or seeking privacy for their holdings.

He is the author of numerous books, scholarly articles and technical manuals including his most recent article, Pre-Immigration Taxation, published in the January 2016 edition of EB-5 Investors Magazine Volume 3, Issue 3; His other works include his book: A Lawyer?s Guide to Asset Protection Planning in California, Second Edition, published in April of 2016, which is the only legal treatise on asset protection specific to California, and International Joint Ventures ?A Concise Guide for Attorneys & Business Owners,? published in 2014.

Mr. Stein is a frequent lecturer to various attorneys, CPA and other professional groups, teaching over 100 seminars per year. His presentation topics include: Tax Planning for Cross-Border Joint Ventures, A Foreigner?s Guide to Investing in U.S. Real Estate, Creative Planning with Controlled Foreign Corporations, Advanced Asset Protection Planning, Choice of Entity Planning, Estate Tax Planning and various courses on trust law. He is an instructor with the California CPA Education Foundation, National Business Institute, Thomson Reuters, the Rossdale Group and Lorman Education Services where he teaches courses on advanced tax planning, structuring international business transactions, asset protection and trust law. He is an adjunct professor of taxation at the CSU, Northridge Graduate Tax Program.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Sophisticated Planning for High Net Worth Individuals

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Sophisticated Planning for High Net Worth Individuals Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

Transactions and Asset Protection, discusses trends and developments in a number of important areas. He reviews in detail how the drafting of irrevocable trusts has changed over the last 10 years and how to best structure these instruments to allow for greater flexibility through the use of a "trust protector." He discusses how irrevocable trusts can be used to protect assets, to provide privacy for assets, to enhance tax planning and their use in offshore planning. He describes the use of LLCs and which states may be the most advantageous for LLC/trust formation. He discusses specific trust provisions, asset protection with both domestic and foreign trusts, and which types of trusts may be most useful for assets which may be expected to appreciate in value, like start-ups. Additional topics include international tax planning, structuring foreign investment in the U.S., pre-immigration tax planning, and which offshore jurisdictions may be favored.

Course Agenda

  • Structuring Irrevocable Trusts
  • Asset Protection
  • Asset Protection with Trusts
  • Asset Protection with Domestic Trusts
  • Asset Protection with Foreign Trusts
  • Foreign Trusts - Tax Treatment and Reporting
  • Defective Grantor Trusts
  • SCINs
  • GRATs
  • Income Tax Planning with DINGs
  • Monetized Installment Sale
  • Foreign Investment - FDAP and Capital Gains
  • Foreign Investment - Effectively Connected Income
  • Foreign Investment - Branch Profits Tax
  • Foreign Investment: FIRPTA
  • Foreign Investment: FIRPTA
  • Pre-Immigration Tax Planning

Course Credit per State


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
MO - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
MT - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
NH - General: 1.0 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
OH - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
SC - General: 1.08 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Jacob Stein, Esq

Jacob Stein, Esq. is a partner at Aliant, LLP. He specializes in structuring international business transactions, complex U.S. and international tax planning and asset protection planning. Mr. Stein received his law degree from the University of Southern California, and a Master of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University. He has been accredited by the State Bar of California as a Certified Tax Law Specialist. He is AV-rated (highest possible rating) by Martindale-Hubbell, has been named ?A Super Lawyer? by the Los Angeles Magazine and one of ?America?s Most Honored Professionals 2016?, by the American Registry.

Over the course of his career Mr. Stein has represented thousands of clients, including: officers and directors of Fortune 500 companies; Forbes 400 families; celebrities; Internet entrepreneurs; high-profile real estate developers, builders and investors; physicians; wealthy foreigners doing business in the United States; small business owners; attorneys, accountants and financial advisors; and many other individuals facing financial adversity or seeking privacy for their holdings.

He is the author of numerous books, scholarly articles and technical manuals including his most recent article, Pre-Immigration Taxation, published in the January 2016 edition of EB-5 Investors Magazine Volume 3, Issue 3; His other works include his book: A Lawyer?s Guide to Asset Protection Planning in California, Second Edition, published in April of 2016, which is the only legal treatise on asset protection specific to California, and International Joint Ventures ?A Concise Guide for Attorneys & Business Owners,? published in 2014.

Mr. Stein is a frequent lecturer to various attorneys, CPA and other professional groups, teaching over 100 seminars per year. His presentation topics include: Tax Planning for Cross-Border Joint Ventures, A Foreigner?s Guide to Investing in U.S. Real Estate, Creative Planning with Controlled Foreign Corporations, Advanced Asset Protection Planning, Choice of Entity Planning, Estate Tax Planning and various courses on trust law. He is an instructor with the California CPA Education Foundation, National Business Institute, Thomson Reuters, the Rossdale Group and Lorman Education Services where he teaches courses on advanced tax planning, structuring international business transactions, asset protection and trust law. He is an adjunct professor of taxation at the CSU, Northridge Graduate Tax Program.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Taking Depositions in the New Virtual Era

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Taking Depositions in the New Virtual Era Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

Course Agenda

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

Course Credit per State


AZ - General: 1.25 Credits
CA - General: 1.0 Credits
CT - General: 1.0 Credits
FL - Technology: 1.0 Credits
GA - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
IL - General: 1.25 Credits
IN - Distance Education: 1.3 Credits
KY - General: 1.25 Credits
NH - General: 1.25 Credits
NJ - General: 1.5 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
OH - Self Study: 1.25 Credits
TN - General: 1.28 Credits
TX - General: 1.25 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

David Graulich, Esq.

Mr. Graulich worked over 20 years in journalism and the public relations industry. He represented companies such as PepsiCo, Schwab and Computer Sciences Corp., advising senior executives on communications policies. Mr. Graulich received his law degree at the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law. Mr. Graulich is currently working in private practice and resides in Sacramento, California.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Taking Depositions in the New Virtual Era

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Taking Depositions in the New Virtual Era Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

Course Agenda

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

Course Credit per State


AZ - General: 1.25 Credits
CA - General: 1.0 Credits
CT - General: 1.0 Credits
FL - Technology: 1.0 Credits
GA - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
IL - General: 1.25 Credits
IN - Distance Education: 1.3 Credits
KY - General: 1.25 Credits
NH - General: 1.25 Credits
NJ - General: 1.5 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
OH - Self Study: 1.25 Credits
TN - General: 1.28 Credits
TX - General: 1.25 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

David Graulich, Esq.

Mr. Graulich worked over 20 years in journalism and the public relations industry. He represented companies such as PepsiCo, Schwab and Computer Sciences Corp., advising senior executives on communications policies. Mr. Graulich received his law degree at the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law. Mr. Graulich is currently working in private practice and resides in Sacramento, California.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

The CA Privacy Act: What You Need to Know

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The CA Privacy Act: What You Need to Know Details


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$19.99

Course Description

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.

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 Credit per State


AZ - General: 1.0 Credits
CA - General: 1.0 Credits
FL - General: 1.0 Credits
IL - General: 1.0 Credits
NV - General: 1.0 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Russell Jackman, Esq.

Russell Jackman, Esq. is owner of Calmputer Consulting Services in Marin County, California. He is a Past President of the California State Bar's Law Practice Management and Technology Section.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Through the Smoke: Legal Trends and Gun Violence

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Through the Smoke: Legal Trends and Gun Violence Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

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 Credit per State


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
ND - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
NH - 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: 1.0 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits
UT - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
VA - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Greg Woods, J.D.

Greg Woods received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from San Francisco Law School and holds a Bachelor of Arts from San Jose State University. At San Francisco Law School Greg was a recipient of the Bernard Witkin Award for academic excellence in Contracts Writing and was an editorial staff member with the San Francisco Law Review. He served as a Certified Legal Intern with the Office of the District Attorney in San Francisco.

Greg Woods presently serves as Lecturer with the Department of Criminal Justice Studies at San Francisco State University and was recently named Lecturer of Justice Studies at San Jose State University and at the Department of Criminology Studies at Sonoma State University.

As an educator, constitutional scholar, law enforcement/legal trend watcher and student of history, Greg constantly seeks and receives information from a wide variety of sources and is in the forefront as a commentator on topical issues in Criminal Law.

Outside the classroom, Greg has been acknowledged by former students at the annual San Francisco State Scholar Athlete Reception as a faculty member who ?made a valuable impact on their academic life.?

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Through the Smoke: Legal Trends and Gun Violence

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Through the Smoke: Legal Trends and Gun Violence Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

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 Credit per State


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
ND - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
NH - 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: 1.0 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits
UT - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
VA - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Greg Woods, J.D.

Greg Woods received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from San Francisco Law School and holds a Bachelor of Arts from San Jose State University. At San Francisco Law School Greg was a recipient of the Bernard Witkin Award for academic excellence in Contracts Writing and was an editorial staff member with the San Francisco Law Review. He served as a Certified Legal Intern with the Office of the District Attorney in San Francisco.

Greg Woods presently serves as Lecturer with the Department of Criminal Justice Studies at San Francisco State University and was recently named Lecturer of Justice Studies at San Jose State University and at the Department of Criminology Studies at Sonoma State University.

As an educator, constitutional scholar, law enforcement/legal trend watcher and student of history, Greg constantly seeks and receives information from a wide variety of sources and is in the forefront as a commentator on topical issues in Criminal Law.

Outside the classroom, Greg has been acknowledged by former students at the annual San Francisco State Scholar Athlete Reception as a faculty member who ?made a valuable impact on their academic life.?

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Time to Say Goodbye: Ethical Considerations When Ending Client Relationship

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Time to Say Goodbye: Ethical Considerations When Ending Client Relationship Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

An important yet overlooked issues in practicing law are the ethical considerations when ending formal relationships with clients. If you work in a large law firm such matters would hopefully be routine but small firms and private practice attorneys frequently make mistakes in this area. In this course we look at what the ethical framework is that underlies these principles. We then examine in detail the two types of withdrawals: optional and mandatory. Both case law and personal examples are explored to make these concepts concreate. We end the course by looking at different situations where formally ending a relationship is necessary and then explore some best practices.

Course Agenda

  • Overview
  • Types of Termination
  • Ethical Framework
  • Mandatory Withdrawal
  • Optional Withdrawal
  • Case Cites/Examples
  • Personal Examples
  • Best Practices
  • Other Situations

Course Credit per State


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
NC - Professional Responsibility: 1.0 Credits
ND - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
NH - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
NJ - Ethics: 1.3 Credits
NY - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
PA - Ethics: 1.0 Credits
TN - Dual: 1.06 Credits
TX - Ethics: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

David Graulich, Esq.

Mr. Graulich worked over 20 years in journalism and the public relations industry. He represented companies such as PepsiCo, Schwab and Computer Sciences Corp., advising senior executives on communications policies. Mr. Graulich received his law degree at the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law. Mr. Graulich is currently working in private practice and resides in Sacramento, California.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Update on NLRB Cases, Guidance and Rulemaking

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Update on NLRB Cases, Guidance and Rulemaking Details


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$19.99

Course Description

Course Agenda

Course Credit per State


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
IL - General: 1.0 Credits
KY - General: 1.0 Credits
ND - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
NH - General: 1.0 Credits
NJ - General: 1.3 Credits
NV - General: 1.0 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
PA - Distance Learning: 1.0 Credits
TN - General: 1.07 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits
UT - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
VA - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Thomas A. Lenz
Experience

Thomas A. Lenz is a Partner in Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, (AALRR), a leading full-service firm with over 180 attorneys in 9 offices in California. Mr. Lenz handles all aspects of labor and employment law issues and heads the firm's traditional labor and National Labor Relations Board practices. He works with employers in all major industries across California and the West. Mr. Lenz served as Chair of the Labor and Employment Section for the California Lawyers Association (formerly the State Bar of California) during the 2017-2018 term. He serves as a Lecturer in Law, teaching at the USC Gould School of Law.

Education

Tom received his undergraduate degree from Marquette University and his law degree from the Louisiana State University Law Center. Tom studied in Spain during college (Universidad Complutense de Madrid) and in France during law school (Universite d'Aix‐en‐Provence).

Memberships

Tom sits on a variety of boards and committees, including San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership (Board Member), International Institute of Los Angeles (Secretary), State Bar of California Labor and Employment Section (Executive Committee Officer), Associated Builders and Contractors (National Legislative Committee Member), National Club Association (Board Member), Orange County Labor and Employment Relations Association/OC LERA (Past President and current Board Member), and Marquette University Alumni Club of Southern California (Past President and current Board Member).

Awards and Recognitions

Tom has been named to the Top One Hundred Labor Attorneys in the United States by Labor Relations Institute, Inc., a leading industry information source.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

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

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


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

Course Agenda

Course Credit per State


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
NC - General: 1.0 Credits
ND - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
NH - General: 1.0 Credits
NJ - General: 1.3 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
TN - General: 1.07 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits
UT - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
VA - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Wes Miliband

Wes Miliband is a partner with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo, AALRR, a full-service law firm with over 200 attorneys in nine offices throughout California.

AALRR represents both private and public sector clients, with emphasis in the areas of employment, labor, construction, education, real estate, water, general business and business litigation, corporate and taxation.

Mr. Miliband works out of the firm?s Sacramento and San Diego offices. He is an environmental lawyer focused on water resources and environmental issues throughout California involving surface water, groundwater and fisheries issues. Mr. Miliband represents public and private agencies, individuals as well as a federally-recognized Indian tribe.

Mr. Miliband started his legal career as a Deputy District Attorney in Orange County, where he prosecuted twenty jury trials and several more before the court. Prior to law school, Wes was on staff for a Member of Congress.

He frequently speaks and publishes articles throughout California. More information about Mr. Miliband is available on the Firm?s website, www.aalrr.com.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

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

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


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

Course Agenda

Course Credit per State


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
NC - General: 1.0 Credits
ND - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
NH - General: 1.0 Credits
NJ - General: 1.3 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
TN - General: 1.07 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits
UT - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
VA - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Wes Miliband

Wes Miliband is a partner with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo, AALRR, a full-service law firm with over 200 attorneys in nine offices throughout California.

AALRR represents both private and public sector clients, with emphasis in the areas of employment, labor, construction, education, real estate, water, general business and business litigation, corporate and taxation.

Mr. Miliband works out of the firm?s Sacramento and San Diego offices. He is an environmental lawyer focused on water resources and environmental issues throughout California involving surface water, groundwater and fisheries issues. Mr. Miliband represents public and private agencies, individuals as well as a federally-recognized Indian tribe.

Mr. Miliband started his legal career as a Deputy District Attorney in Orange County, where he prosecuted twenty jury trials and several more before the court. Prior to law school, Wes was on staff for a Member of Congress.

He frequently speaks and publishes articles throughout California. More information about Mr. Miliband is available on the Firm?s website, www.aalrr.com.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

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

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


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

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.

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 Credit per State


AK - Voluntary: 1.0 Credits
AZ - General: 1.0 Credits
CA - General: 1.0 Credits
CT - General: 1.0 Credits
FL - General: 1.0 Credits
MO - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
MT - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
ND - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
NH - General: 1.0 Credits
NJ - General: 1.3 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
TN - General: 1.05 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits
UT - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
VA - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Wes Miliband

Wes Miliband is a partner with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo, AALRR, a full-service law firm with over 200 attorneys in nine offices throughout California.

AALRR represents both private and public sector clients, with emphasis in the areas of employment, labor, construction, education, real estate, water, general business and business litigation, corporate and taxation.

Mr. Miliband works out of the firm?s Sacramento and San Diego offices. He is an environmental lawyer focused on water resources and environmental issues throughout California involving surface water, groundwater and fisheries issues. Mr. Miliband represents public and private agencies, individuals as well as a federally-recognized Indian tribe.

Mr. Miliband started his legal career as a Deputy District Attorney in Orange County, where he prosecuted twenty jury trials and several more before the court. Prior to law school, Wes was on staff for a Member of Congress.

He frequently speaks and publishes articles throughout California. More information about Mr. Miliband is available on the Firm?s website, www.aalrr.com.

  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Whistle-Blower Claims: Avoiding the Courthouse

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Whistle-Blower Claims: Avoiding the Courthouse Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

During this presentation, Fisher Phillips Partner, Jason Geller will discuss, what constitutes retaliation, protecting and defending your company against such claims, whistle-blower protection vs. retaliation claims and creating policies and procedures to minimize problems, claims and lawsuits.

Course Agenda

  • The rise in whistleblowing and retaliation lawsuits
  • Important laws protecting employees against retaliation for whistleblowing
  • Enforcement by governmental agencies
  • What is ?protected activity? and how to spot it
  • Effective responses to whistleblowing and ?protected activity?
  • Why So Much Whistleblowing?
  • Publicity: Federal and State whistleblowing claims are in the press
  • Creates liability where none existed!
  • The Legal Landscape: What We Need to Know - ?Protected Activity?
  • Wrongful Discharge in Violation of ?Public Policy?
  • Federal False Claims Act
  • National Labor Relations Act
  • State laws protecting whistleblowers
  • The ?adverse actions? that can cause problems:
  • The Legal Landscape: What We Need to Know ? ?Adverse Action?
  • Look Out! Government Agencies Are Involved
  • EEOC, OSHA, NLRB, SEC State agencies
  • SEC Whistleblowing Program
  • SEC/NLRB enforcement:
  • Defend Trade Secrets Act
  • Social media policies
  • Recent wage/hour complaint?
  • The Best Response: Solid Policies and Practices
  • Employer complaint procedures
  • The Best Response: Solid Policies and Practices
  • Employer?s investigation protocol
  • Employer?s response to protected activity
  • Conduct objective and thorough investigation required by the circumstances
  • Carefully evaluate risks of subsequent discipline to employee
  • The Best Response: Spot Retaliation ?Red-Flags? And Shut Them Down!
  • Stricter supervision
  • New performance issues
  • Higher standards or expectations
  • Supervisor complaints to others
  • Coworkers shun, tease, threaten
  • Knock, Knock: The Government Is at Your Door on A Whistleblowing Complaint
  • Gatekeeping when the auditor arrives
  • Final Questions

Course Credit per State


AK - Voluntary: 1.0 Credits
AZ - General: 1.0 Credits
CA - General: 1.0 Credits
FL - General: 1.0 Credits
GA - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
IL - General: 1.0 Credits
IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits
MO - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
MT - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
NV - General: 1.0 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Jason A. Geller

Jason A. Geller is the Managing Partner of Fisher & Phillips' San Francisco office. Fisher & Phillips is one of the largest U.S. law firms representing management exclusively in the areas of labor, employment, civil rights, employee benefits, and immigration law. The firm has 31 offices with 300 attorneys.

Jason represents employers in all facets of employment law matters. He has considerable experience defending employers in litigation involving claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and California wage and hour laws. Jason has also defended employers against whistleblowing and retaliation claims, including claims under the California Whistleblower Act, the False Claims Act and various provisions of The California Labor Code.

Jason has extensive experience defending employers in Federal and State courts, as well as in investigations by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the DFEH, United States Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

In addition to defending his clients in litigation, Jason frequently counsels employers to assist them in avoiding litigation. He regularly advises clients on leave management issues and the interactive process for employees with disabilities, reinstatement obligations under various leave laws and wage and hour compliance. Jason has prepared employee handbooks and a variety of agreements, including independent contractor, employment, confidentiality and trade secrets agreements.

His clients are involved in a variety of industries, including assisted living, independent living facilities, construction, manufacturing, engineering, architecture, professional services, agriculture, technology, retail and restaurant industries.

Jason was included in Northern California Super Lawyers in 2015.

Professional Activities
  • Board Member, Northern California Human Resources Association - East Bay Chapter
  • Member, Marin Human Resources Forum (1995-2000)
  • Member, Labor and Employment Section of the San Francisco Bar Association
  • Board Member & Legislative Co-chair, Employers' Advisory Council of the California Employment Development Department
  • Member, Labor and Employment Section of the State Bar of California
  • Member, Advisory Committee on Employment Law Jury Instructions of the Labor and Employment Section of the State Bar of California
  Course Price:
$19.99
 
 

Whistle-Blower Claims: Avoiding the Courthouse

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Whistle-Blower Claims: Avoiding the Courthouse Details


Price:
$19.99

Course Description

During this presentation, Fisher Phillips Partner, Jason Geller will discuss, what constitutes retaliation, protecting and defending your company against such claims, whistle-blower protection vs. retaliation claims and creating policies and procedures to minimize problems, claims and lawsuits.

Course Agenda

  • The rise in whistleblowing and retaliation lawsuits
  • Important laws protecting employees against retaliation for whistleblowing
  • Enforcement by governmental agencies
  • What is ?protected activity? and how to spot it
  • Effective responses to whistleblowing and ?protected activity?
  • Why So Much Whistleblowing?
  • Publicity: Federal and State whistleblowing claims are in the press
  • Creates liability where none existed!
  • The Legal Landscape: What We Need to Know - ?Protected Activity?
  • Wrongful Discharge in Violation of ?Public Policy?
  • Federal False Claims Act
  • National Labor Relations Act
  • State laws protecting whistleblowers
  • The ?adverse actions? that can cause problems:
  • The Legal Landscape: What We Need to Know ? ?Adverse Action?
  • Look Out! Government Agencies Are Involved
  • EEOC, OSHA, NLRB, SEC State agencies
  • SEC Whistleblowing Program
  • SEC/NLRB enforcement:
  • Defend Trade Secrets Act
  • Social media policies
  • Recent wage/hour complaint?
  • The Best Response: Solid Policies and Practices
  • Employer complaint procedures
  • The Best Response: Solid Policies and Practices
  • Employer?s investigation protocol
  • Employer?s response to protected activity
  • Conduct objective and thorough investigation required by the circumstances
  • Carefully evaluate risks of subsequent discipline to employee
  • The Best Response: Spot Retaliation ?Red-Flags? And Shut Them Down!
  • Stricter supervision
  • New performance issues
  • Higher standards or expectations
  • Supervisor complaints to others
  • Coworkers shun, tease, threaten
  • Knock, Knock: The Government Is at Your Door on A Whistleblowing Complaint
  • Gatekeeping when the auditor arrives
  • Final Questions

Course Credit per State


AK - Voluntary: 1.0 Credits
AZ - General: 1.0 Credits
CA - General: 1.0 Credits
FL - General: 1.0 Credits
GA - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
IL - General: 1.0 Credits
IN - Distance Education: 1.0 Credits
MO - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
MT - Self Study: 1.0 Credits
NV - General: 1.0 Credits
NY - General: 1.0 Credits
TX - General: 1.0 Credits

Course Presenter(s)

Jason A. Geller

Jason A. Geller is the Managing Partner of Fisher & Phillips' San Francisco office. Fisher & Phillips is one of the largest U.S. law firms representing management exclusively in the areas of labor, employment, civil rights, employee benefits, and immigration law. The firm has 31 offices with 300 attorneys.

Jason represents employers in all facets of employment law matters. He has considerable experience defending employers in litigation involving claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and California wage and hour laws. Jason has also defended employers against whistleblowing and retaliation claims, including claims under the California Whistleblower Act, the False Claims Act and various provisions of The California Labor Code.

Jason has extensive experience defending employers in Federal and State courts, as well as in investigations by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the DFEH, United States Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

In addition to defending his clients in litigation, Jason frequently counsels employers to assist them in avoiding litigation. He regularly advises clients on leave management issues and the interactive process for employees with disabilities, reinstatement obligations under various leave laws and wage and hour compliance. Jason has prepared employee handbooks and a variety of agreements, including independent contractor, employment, confidentiality and trade secrets agreements.

His clients are involved in a variety of industries, including assisted living, independent living facilities, construction, manufacturing, engineering, architecture, professional services, agriculture, technology, retail and restaurant industries.

Jason was included in Northern California Super Lawyers in 2015.

Professional Activities
  • Board Member, Northern California Human Resources Association - East Bay Chapter
  • Member, Marin Human Resources Forum (1995-2000)
  • Member, Labor and Employment Section of the San Francisco Bar Association
  • Board Member & Legislative Co-chair, Employers' Advisory Council of the California Employment Development Department
  • Member, Labor and Employment Section of the State Bar of California
  • Member, Advisory Committee on Employment Law Jury Instructions of the Labor and Employment Section of the State Bar of California
  Course Price:
$19.99
 


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