15 Credit - North Dakota CLE Bundle A - $69
Online and On-demand ND Bar Approved CLE Requirements Compliance | 13 Courses | 15 Credits
This informative compliance bundle will provide all fifteen (15) allowable online CLE hours including the three (3) required hours of Ethics.
Attorneys in North Dakota may fulfill up to fifteen (15) hours of the 45 hour requirement including 3 hours of Ethics with online courses from MCLEZ.
Conveniently watch these courses on your computer, tablet or phone anywhere that you have an Internet connection. Fulfilling your ND CLE requirements could not be easier!
Speciality Credits: Ethics - 3.0 Hours
Bundle Price: $69ND CLE Requirements at a Glance
Every 3 years by June 30, North Dakota attorneys are required to complete 45 hours of Continuing Legal Education, 3 hours of which must cover Ethics. Up to 15 credits may be earned through self-study, which includes electronic recordings. MCLEZ live webcast programs qualify as participatory credit and on-demand courses qualify as self-study credits at MCLEZ.
MCLEZ provides online continuing legal education courses that are applicable toward the North Dakota MCLE requirement based on the reciprocity rule of the North Dakota CLE Commission. For more information about this rule, please visit the North Dakota CLE Commission Website, or call (701)255-1404.
Courses Included in this ND CLE Requirements Bundle
The following courses fulfill 15 ND CLE credits:
- Aliant Law - Economic Crime Conference
- Attorneys and Hi-Tech Communication: A Basic Guide
- Continued Progress in Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession
- Ethical Considerations During Mediation and Arbitration
- Ethical Issues During the Discovery Process
- Ethical Issues When Taking or Defending Depositions
- FOIA: Freedom of Information Act - 2021 Update
- Google LLC v. Oracle America Inc.
- Implicit Bias and Bias-Reduction Strategies
- Neutral-Driven Dispute Resolution: NDR
- Through the Smoke: Legal Trends and Gun Violence
- Time to Say Goodbye: Ethical Considerations When Ending Client Relationship
- Water Law: Water Rights, Droughts, and a Flood of Legal Issues
ND CLE Requirements Bundle Course Details
Aliant Law - Economic Crime Conference
ND CLE Requirements Credit Type: Self Study
ND CLE Course Details:
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.
Faculty:
- Jacob Stein, Esq
Attorneys and Hi-Tech Communication: A Basic Guide
ND CLE Requirements Credit Type: Self Study
ND CLE Course Details:
In today's modern workplace, Attorneys need to understand the importance of meeting with clients in a virtual setting. This lecture discusses the ethical and practical reasons to go virtual with meetings and how to accomplish that task, plus tips and troubleshooting ideas for making those online meetings happen as successfully as possible.
Faculty:
- Russell Jackman, Esq.
Continued Progress in Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession
ND CLE Requirements Credit Type: Self Study
ND CLE Course Details:
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.
Faculty:
- Steven A Nielsen
Ethical Considerations During Mediation and Arbitration
ND CLE Requirements Credit Type: Ethics
ND CLE Course Details:
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.
Faculty:
- David Graulich, Esq.
Ethical Issues During the Discovery Process
ND CLE Requirements Credit Type: Ethics
ND CLE Course Details:
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.
Faculty:
- David Graulich, Esq.
Ethical Issues When Taking or Defending Depositions
ND CLE Requirements Credit Type: Ethics
ND CLE Course Details:
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.
Faculty:
- David Graulich, Esq.
FOIA: Freedom of Information Act - 2021 Update
ND CLE Requirements Credit Type: Self Study
ND CLE Course Details: Presentation Goals: To help attorneys - in all fields of practice - learn how to more successfully navigate the FOIA process to better support their clients
Faculty:
- Pete Sorenson
Google LLC v. Oracle America Inc.
ND CLE Requirements Credit Type: Self Study
ND CLE Course Details:
One of the most important copyright and fair use cases of our time has been Google LLC v. Oracle America, Inc. This case has worked its way through many levels of courts while examining two key concepts: Are Application Programming Interfaces copyrightable and if they are, is copying them fair use? This course looks at these two concepts in detail and provides arguments from Oracle's and Google's advocates on both key topics.
Faculty:
- Michael Carroll
Implicit Bias and Bias-Reduction Strategies
ND CLE Requirements Credit Type: Self Study
ND CLE Course Details:
Having presented MCLE programs in the areas of "Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession" and "Diversity, Inclusion and Equity" for over a decade, attorney Steven A. Nielsen has witnessed the importance of these issue grow, along with the statistical data and measurement of progress. In this presentation, Mr. Neilsen focuses on "Implicit Bias," and the promotion of bias-reducing strategies to address how unintended biases regarding race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other characteristics undermine confidence in the legal system. Among specific Implicit (or "Subconscious") Biases which he addresses are "Ageism," and "The Halo Effect." He discusses the impact these biases have on the legal profession and society writ large, on individual lawyers and their practices, and scenarios in which they can impact the courtroom and the law firm workplace.
Faculty:
- Steven A Nielsen
Neutral-Driven Dispute Resolution: NDR
ND CLE Requirements Credit Type: Self Study
ND CLE Course Details:
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.
Faculty:
- Rob Christopher
Through the Smoke: Legal Trends and Gun Violence
ND CLE Requirements Credit Type: Self Study
ND CLE Course Details:
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.
Faculty:
- Greg Woods, J.D.
Time to Say Goodbye: Ethical Considerations When Ending Client Relationship
ND CLE Requirements Credit Type: Self Study
ND CLE Course Details:
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.
Faculty:
- David Graulich, Esq.
Water Law: Water Rights, Droughts, and a Flood of Legal Issues
ND CLE Requirements Credit Type: Self Study
ND CLE Course Details:
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.
Faculty:
- Wes Miliband
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Detailed ND CLE Requirements
What are the general North Dakota CLE Rules?
What Does MCLEZ Provide to it's North Dakota CLE Customers?
Live Webcast Programs: All 45 participatory credits may be satisfied with live Webcasts.
What are the North Dakota CLE Credit Requirements?
- Specialty Credits Required:
- Ethics or Professional Responsibility -- Minimum Credits Per Period: 3
- Minutes Per Credit Hour: 60
What are the North Dakota CLE Reporting Requirements?
- End of Compliance Period: June 30
- Reporting Date: July 30
What are the North Dakota CLE Carryover Rules?
- Ethics or Professional Responsibility
Carryover Allowed? No
- Reporting Period Length (years):3
What are the North Dakota CLE Newly Appointed Attorney Rules?
- Specialty Credits: Ethics or Professional Responsibility
- Minimum Credits Per Period: 3
- Minutes Per Credit Hour: 60
- Length of Reporting Period: 3 years
- End of Compliance Period: June 30
- Reporting Date: July 30
Carryover credits are not allowed.
What are the North Dakota CLE Reporting Procedures?
What is the State Bar Contact info for North Dakota CLE?
PO Box 2136
504 N. Washington Street
Bismarck, ND 58502
Phone: (701)255-1404
Fax: (701)224-1621
http://www.sband.org
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