Texas CLE Course Catalog

Aliant Law - Economic Crime Conference

Price: $29.99

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

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Course Agenda:

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

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

• Statutory Details
• 2 Categories of Requesting States
• Extradition Process for Category 1 Territories
• Category 2 Territories
• Category 2 Territories - Type B
• Extradition Process for Category 2 Territories
• Extradition Hearing
• Secretary of State's Decision
• Bars to Extradition
• The Transitional Period
• No Supervisory Jurisdiction by CJEU
• End of Dual Criminality Assumptions?
• Extradition of Nationals
• ECHR

• Key Provisions
• Registration of Overseas Entities
• What Steps Does and Overseas Entity Need to Take?
• What is a Registrable Beneficial Owner?
• Requirements
• Civil Asset Recovery - Unexplained Wealth Orders
• Key Changes to the UWO
• Unlawful Conduct

Course Presenter(s):

• Jacob Stein, Esq

And Then There is FRAUD

Price: $19.99

This course is an examination of FRAUD and an analysis of legal trends and legislative solutions intended to bring attention to today's legal practitioners, through real-world examples, of the dangers of swatting, deep fakes, crypto-currency, and other fraud on the internet and other routine transactions, to better protect their clients and improve quality of life.

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Course Presenter(s):

• Greg Woods, J.D.

Attorney Civility and Professionalism

Price: $19.99

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

Credits:

Course Agenda:

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

Course Presenter(s):

• Russell Jackman, Esq.
• Ian Blei

Attorneys and the Cloud - Update

Price: $19.99

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.

Credits:

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 Presenter(s):

• Russell Jackman, Esq.

Coming to America and Staying: Immigration Law Basics

Price: $19.99

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

Credits:

Course Agenda:

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

Course Presenter(s):

• Russell Jackman, Esq.

Continued Progress in Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession

Price: $19.99

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

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

Credits:

Course Agenda:

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

Course Presenter(s):

• Steven A Nielsen

Cyber Security Concerns and Solutions for the Law Office

Price: $19.99

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

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Economic Analysis in Employment Matters

Price: $19.99

Dr. Jouganatos discusses the appropriate benefits to include in loss calculations, the discount rate, wage growth rate, earnings basis, present value calculations, mitigation issues including inferior employment, and hearsay problems as well as adverse tax consequences of a lump-sum award or settlement. Methods of computing loss of benefits and pensions, are discussed, among other issues. He also discusses his approach when undertaking cases. Through this course, attorneys will have a greater understanding of the elements of economic analysis in employment matters.

Credits:

Course Agenda:

• Compensatory Damages
• Loss of earnings (all forms of compensation) past and future Benefits, including pension.
• No loss of Social Security possible
• The Calculations
• Historic Loss ('back pay')
• Present Value of Future Loss ('front pay')
• The Main Components
• Worklife
• Discount Rate
• Net discount rate
• Tax issue
• Wage growth rate
• Inflation rate
• Salary or compensation basis
• Other Issues
• Pension
• Health Benefits
• Social Security
• Unused vacation
• Mitigation of loss
• Taxes
• Punitive Damages
• Economic analysis only in assessing defendant's financial condition
• Credit Score Damage

Course Presenter(s):

• George Jouganatos

Ethical Considerations During Mediation and Arbitration

Price: $19.99

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

Credits:

Course Agenda:

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

Course Presenter(s):

• David Graulich, Esq.

Ethical Considerations for the In-house Counsel

Price: $19.99

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

Credits:

Course Agenda:

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

Course Presenter(s):

• Joe Schofield

Ethical Considerations when Marketing and Advertising Legal Services

Price: $19.99

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

Credits:

Course Agenda:

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

Course Presenter(s):

• David Graulich, Esq.

Ethical Issues During the Discovery Process

Price: $19.99

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

Credits:

Course Agenda:

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

Course Presenter(s):

• David Graulich, Esq.

Ethical Issues When Taking or Defending Depositions

Price: $19.99

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

Credits:

Course Agenda:

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

Course Presenter(s):

• David Graulich, Esq.

Ethics and the Court of Public Opinion

Price: $19.99

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

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Course Agenda:

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

Course Presenter(s):

• Greg Woods, J.D.

Implicit Bias and Bias Identification Strategies

Price: $19.99

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

Credits:

Course Agenda:

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

Course Presenter(s):

• Steven A Nielsen

Implicit Bias and Bias-Reduction Strategies

Price: $19.99

Having presented MCLE programs in the areas of "Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession" and "Diversity, Inclusion and Equity" for over a decade, attorney Steven A. Nielsen has witnessed the importance of these issue grow, along with the statistical data and measurement of progress. In this presentation, Mr. Neilsen focuses on "Implicit Bias," and the promotion of bias-reducing strategies to address how unintended biases regarding race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other characteristics undermine confidence in the legal system. Among specific Implicit (or "Subconscious") Biases which he addresses are "Ageism," and "The Halo Effect." He discusses the impact these biases have on the legal profession and society writ large, on individual lawyers and their practices, and scenarios in which they can impact the courtroom and the law firm workplace.

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Course Presenter(s):

• Steven A Nielsen

Neurobiology, Mindfulness and Mental Health in the Practice of Law

Price: $19.99

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

Credits:

Course Agenda:

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

Course Presenter(s):

• Berry Crawford

Neutral-Driven Dispute Resolution: NDR

Price: $19.99

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

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

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

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

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

Credits:

Course Agenda:

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

Course Presenter(s):

• Rob Christopher

NLRB Update

Price: $19.99

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

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Course Agenda:

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

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

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

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

Course Presenter(s):

• Thomas A. Lenz

Patent Law Basics

Price: $19.99

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

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Course Presenter(s):

• Steven A Nielsen

Progress in Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession

Price: $19.99

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

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

Credits:

Course Agenda:

• A Newer CLE Requirement Have we seen progress?
• Innovative Ideas in Diversity
• The Community Fund for Black Bar Applicants
• The AccessLex Center for Legal Education Excellence
• What Does The Past Literature Tell Us?
• The Past Literature: Pressure for Law School Ranking Hurts Women
• The Current Thinking
• In Past Studies: Both Law and Medicine have Diversity Problems
• What Does the Current Literature Tell Us?
• A Summary of the Current Trends
• Coca-Cola and Cisco
• A Big Picture View
• Is Mental Health a Point of Diversity?
• ?Belongingness?
• The Do?s of Discussing Diversity
• The Don?ts of Discussing Diversity
• Covering the Bases of D and I
• New York - Has a Diversity and Inclusion Office (D&I)
• A Broader Definition of Diversity
• Illinois
• Mentoring and Networking Seem to be an Answer
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Is Our Definition of ?Reaching the Top? to be Reconsidered?
• Is Running a Solo or Small Firm Considered Success?
• Bias - A Proposed Big Picture View
• What is Bias?
• Mechanical Bias
• Group Bias
• Discriminating
• Do We Learn Hate?
• How Did We Evolve?
• Advantages of Being in a Group
• Group Study Data
• The Robber?s Cave Experiment
• Is Group Theory Supported by Current Events?
• Groups or Traits to Consider in the reduction of Bias in the Legal Profession
• The Protected Classes are Just a Start
• Perhaps Broad Definitions of ?Diversity? are Helpful in Defining the Scope of Our Anti-Bias Efforts
• Still Allowed to Judge or Discern, but Judge with Knowledge of the Individual
• How do we Reduce Bias?
• How do we Make Everyone Feel Equal?
• The Judge and the Fishing Story
• The Skilled Mediator Example
• Bias in Action
• Can we Learn to Withhold Judgment?
• Question Everything

Course Presenter(s):

• Steven A Nielsen

Reinvigorating the Lawsuit

Price: $19.99

Thomas Moukawsher, an experienced federal litigator and retired Connecticut complex litigation judge, shares lessons from his 40 years of trying cases in courts across the country. The lessons are based on Judge Moukawsher's 2023 book, The Common Flaw, Needless Complexity in the Courts and 50 Ways to Reduce It. The course confronts litigation flaws with practical solutions, beginning with the filing of the complaint and running through appeals court strategies and briefing.

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Course Agenda:

• The best complaints are comprehensible rather than needlessly comprehensive.
• Why summary judgment is the best pre-trial motion.
• Prepare to present your case, not needless motions in limine.
• Use trial admissions to focus the trial on the dispute, not the undisputed.
• Eliminate needless exhibits. They smother the important ones.
• Don't waste money on needless expert testimony.
• Propose a time clock.
• Make a point, not a muddle with prior testimony.
• Cross examine crisply, crushingly or not at all.
• Humanize overstuffed, bewildering jury charges and interrogatories.
• Substitute longer closing arguments for post-trial briefs.
• Make your brief writing literary, not technical.
• Choose appellate issues on quality rather than quantity.
• Rethink the billable hour.

Course Presenter(s):

• Thomas G. Moukawsher

Succession Planning and the Practice of Law

Price: $19.99

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

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

Credits:

Course Agenda:

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

Course Presenter(s):

• Russell Jackman, Esq.
• Don McCrea, PhD

Update on NLRB Cases, Guidance and Rulemaking

Price: $19.99

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Course Agenda:

Course Presenter(s):

• Thomas A. Lenz

Use NDR and Compare Alternatives to Earn Your Clients Informed Consent

Price: $19.99

In this engaging session, led by Rob Christopher, AV Preeminent rated litigation attorney, General Counsel and entrepreneur you will learn when and how you can use an innovative approach to address limited stakes cases.

The approach, Neutral Driven (Non-adversarial) Dispute Resolution provides attorneys with an alternative to litigation, arbitration or mediation for cases in which the amount at stake is less than the potential legal costs (attorney and court fees, time and stress) to resolve it.

Based on his 35+ year career as a successful litigator, Rob uses real world examples to demonstrate the ethical reasons to consider NDR as well as the long-term value of incorporating this approach into your practice.

The program includes background on NDR and how it differs from arbitration and media. Rob then describes NDR and give a hands-on demonstration an assessment you can use to determine value of using NDR for a particular case. It concludes with clear guidelines on when and how you can use Neutral Driven Dispute Resolution for long term wins with your clients.

Rob?s entertaining style, innovative and ethical approach to addressing limited stakes (often called "dog cases") make this a must take session for all client-centric attorneys.

Credits:

Course Agenda:

• Why an innovative approach is needed for limited stakes cases
• Growing gap in American Legal System - total cost of litigation
• Assessing the total cost of litigation for your case
• The Neutral Driven Dispute Resolution Process
• How NDR delivers value to client and attorney
• When and how to access NDR to win with your clients
• Common Questions
• Action Plan and Closing

Course Presenter(s):

• Rob Christopher

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

Price: $19.99

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

Credits:

Course Agenda:

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

Course Presenter(s):

• Wes Miliband