Live CLE Webcasts

Artificial Intelligence and Electronic Discovery - Live Webcast

$19.99

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

Webcast Dates and Times:

There are currently no presentation dates scheduled for this course.

Course Agenda

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

Course Credit per State

Webcast Presenters

Berry Crawford

Berry Crawford is a Certified Mindfulness Instructor and has worked in the legal services industry for over 15 years with a focus on continuing legal education, legal ethics and professional responsibility. He has offered mindfulness and mental health seminars and classes in a variety of professional and non-profit contexts including legal seminars and approved CLE courses for many states across the country.

Common HR Concerns in the Workplace - Live Webcast

$19.99

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

Webcast Dates and Times:

• 09/26/2024 - 12:00 PM EST
• 10/01/2024 - 12:00 PM EST
• 10/22/2024 - 12:00 PM EST
• 10/28/2024 - 12:00 PM EST
• 10/30/2024 - 4:30 PM EST
• 10/31/2024 - 4:30 PM EST

Course Agenda

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

Course Credit per State

Webcast Presenters

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.

Ginny Kuhel

Based in Marin County, California, Ginny Kuhel is an experienced Human Resources Business Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the human resources industry. Skilled in various training modules, she is an expert in Sexual Harassment training, Communication, DISC, Management, Labor Law compliance, Interviewing Techniques plus Employee Policies and Procedures. She is a Marin NLP Master Practitioner and Life Transition Coach. Marin NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) provides education and experience that supports the conscious growth of everyone in our community and beyond. Marin NLP is an internationally known and sought after leader in innovation and transmission of original, contemporary teachings and applications.

Computer Security Trends for Attorneys and Law Offices - Live Webcast

$19.99

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

Webcast Dates and Times:

• 9/24/2024 - 12:00 PM EST
• 10/8/2024 - 12:00 PM EST
• 10/17/2024 - 12:00 PM EST
• 10/29/2024 - 5:00 PM EST
• 10/30/2024 - 12:00 PM EST
• 10/31/2024 - 3:00 PM EST

Course Agenda

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

Course Credit per State

Webcast Presenters

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.

Reinvigorating the Lawsuit - Live Webcast

$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.

Webcast Dates and Times:

• 9/19/2024 - 12:00 PM EST
• 10/10/2024 - 12:00 PM EST
• 10/15/2024 - 12:00 PM EST
• 10/28/2024 - 5:00 PM EST
• 10/30/2024 - 3:00 PM EST
• 10/31/2024 - 12:00 PM EST

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 Credit per State

Webcast Presenters

Thomas G. Moukawsher

Thomas Moukawsher (Ma COW sure) is a retired Connecticut complex litigation judge. He is the author of the 2023 book from Brandeis University Press, The Common Flaw, Needless Complexity in the Courts and 50 Ways to Reduce it. Judge Moukawsher has spent 40 years in federal courtrooms across the country and in trying hundreds of cases as a complex litigation judge in Connecticut. His decisions on the bench concerning education, opioid litigation, and the separation of powers have earned national attention. Judge Moukawsher also experienced the other branches of government before taking the bench, working in his state?s governor?s office and working as a state legislator, a lobbyist, and outside counsel to a congressional caucus chairman. During his years of practice, Judge Moukawsher was co-chair of the ABA Committee on Employee Benefits, a regular lecturer on fiduciary litigation, and a co-editor and author of the Employee Benefits Committee?s book, Employee Benefits Law.

Succession Planning and the Practice of Law - Live Webcast

$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.

Webcast Dates and Times:

• 10/3/2024 - 12:00 PM EST
• 10/24/2024 - 12:00 PM EST
• 10/29/2024 - 12:00 PM EST
• 10/30/2024 - 1:30 PM EST
• 10/31/2024 - 1:30 PM EST

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 Credit per State

Webcast Presenters

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.

Don McCrea, PhD

Don McCrea, PhD is currently president of Your Business Legacy, a consultancy focused on coaching family and small business owners to a successful exit from their business when they retire. He has over 30 years of consulting experience with both small businesses and global corporate businesses developing custom solutions to a variety of business problems in many different industries.

Don has previously served as consultant to UC Berkeley?s College of Engineering as Director, Strategic Alliances and UCLA?s Anderson School of Management as Director of Custom Solutions for Executive Education Programs.

He has 30 years of experience with Fortune 100 computer companies (NCR Corporation, Unisys, Digital Equipment Corporation) and the Department of Defense as a senior consultant, systems designer, senior systems development manager, product manager, and senior marketing and sales manager. He holds a Ph.D. in Executive Management from the Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management at Claremont Graduate University and an M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Michigan. His AB degree in Mathematics is from Humboldt State University.