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Having a discovery plan at the outset of a case, and being able to implement said plan is a vital tool for success and increasing the overall amount of recovery for your clients.  Having a workable plan can also reduce the stress and resources ...

Program Number
3372
Program Date
2023-05-15
Category
Business Organizations & ContractsContractsDocument ReviewFederal CourtsFlorida EligibleLegal Research and WritingLitigation & Litigation SkillsLitigation and Appeals
State
CaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaNew JerseyNew YorkTexas Self Study
Program Credits
Skills:1 Credit
Total Credits
CLE Credit: 1

We are more efficient these days than we used to be, and our fees should reflect that efficiency. How can you tell if your firm is complying with your state's version of ABA Model Rule 1.5 (reasonableness of fees)? We'll discuss how to use your own t...

Program Number
3388
Program Date
2023-05-15
Category
Artificial IntelligenceBusiness Organizations & ContractsContractsEthics & ProfessionalismFederal CourtsFlorida EligibleLegal ManagementLegal Research and Writing
State
CaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaNew JerseyNew YorkTexas Self Study
Program Credits
Legal Ethics:1 Credit
Total Credits
CLE Credit: 1

Part 2 of this 4 Part series. As threats to national security and critical infrastructures grow, so does coordination between countries in thwarting cybercriminals. Additionally, nations around the world continue implementing new laws and regulations...

Program Number
3374
Program Date
2023-05-11
Category
Business Organizations & ContractsComputer, Internet & E-Commerce LawCybersecurityFederal CourtsFlorida EligibleInternational LawInternational Law & Global Trade
State
CaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaNew JerseyNew YorkTexas Self Study
Program Credits
Cyber Security:1 Credit
Total Credits
CLE Credit: 1

The Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) and sustainability movements have placed increased attention on corporate environmental benefit claims and disclosure statements. In response, new regulation and litigation have emerged per...

Program Number
33101
Program Date
2023-05-09
Category
Communications and Media LawCorporate and Commercial LawEnvironmental LawFederal CourtsFlorida EligibleLitigation & Litigation Skills
State
CaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaNew JerseyNew YorkTexas Self Study
Program Credits
Areas of Professional Practice:1 Credit
Total Credits
CLE Credit: 1

Back in 2014, the IRS modified the streamlined filing procedures in order to accommodate a broader group of U.S. Taxpayers. These changes amount to the IRS's latest effort to promote tax compliance and to crack down on offshore tax evasion, which has...

Program Number
3359
Program Date
2023-05-05
Category
Banking & Finance LawFederal CourtsFinancial RegulatoryFinancial ServicesFlorida EligibleInternal Revenue ServiceMaster Tax SeriesTaxation Law
State
CaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaNew JerseyNew YorkTexas Self Study
Program Credits
Areas of Professional Practice:2.25 Credit
Total Credits
CLE Credit: 2.25

This program will discuss how California’s Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”), the Viking River Cruises decision, and Assembly Bill 51 (AB 51), which was scheduled to become law in 2020, intersected to create a conundrum in the ...

Program Number
3354
Program Date
2023-05-03
Category
Employee Benefits & CompensationEmployment & Labor LawFederal CourtsLabor LawLitigation & Litigation SkillsLitigation and AppealsState Specific - CA
State
CaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaNew JerseyNew YorkTexas Self Study
Program Credits
Areas of Professional Practice:1 Credit
Total Credits
CLE Credit: 1

We will provide an update on the FTC’s proposed rule to ban post-employment noncompetes. We will discuss the comments that were made at the public forum on the proposed ban and alternative rules that the FTC has proposed. Finally, we will ...

Program Number
3397
Program Date
2023-05-02
Category
Business Organizations & ContractsContractsEmployment & Labor LawFederal CourtsFlorida Eligible
State
CaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaNew JerseyNew YorkTexas Self Study
Program Credits
Areas of Professional Practice:1 Credit
Total Credits
CLE Credit: 1

The rise of cyber threats in today's digital age has exposed businesses to potential legal and regulatory risks. Although IT departments have been assigned budgets to manage organizational and customer data, IT professionals often lack the required e...

Program Number
33102
Program Date
2023-05-02
Category
Business Organizations & ContractsComputer, Internet & E-Commerce LawCorporate and Securities LawCybersecurityFederal CourtsFlorida EligibleInformation Technology
State
CaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaNew JerseyNew YorkTexas Self Study
Program Credits
Cyber Security:1 Credit
Total Credits
CLE Credit: 1

Evidential issues are questions of law. By ruling on motions and objections, the judge determines what evidence may be presented to and considered by the jury. Judges apply the rules of evidence to determine whether to admit or exclude physical evide...

Program Number
3320
Program Date
2023-04-27
Category
Complex LitigationCriminal Law & ProcedureCriminal Practice & ProcedureFederal CourtsSkillsTrial Skills
State
CaliforniaColoradoGeorgiaNew JerseyNew YorkTexas Self Study
Program Credits
Skills:2 Credit
Total Credits
CLE Credit: 2

The Employee Retention Tax Credit (“ERC”), passed as part of the CARES Act, has provided vital relief to countless struggling businesses affected by the pandemic. But the ERC program also has been plagued by fraud. Its implementation has ...

Program Number
3398
Program Date
2023-04-27
Category
Business Organizations & ContractsCorporate and Commercial LawFederal CourtsInternal Revenue ServiceTaxation Law
State
CaliforniaColoradoGeorgiaNew JerseyNew YorkTexas Self Study
Program Credits
Areas of Professional Practice:1 Credit
Total Credits
CLE Credit: 1

Negotiating is a skill taught by experience. It cannot be learned from a book or in a classroom or in a lecture hall. The award-winning song written by Don Schlitz, "The Gambler", captures the essence:  "You got to know when to hold 'em, know w...

Program Number
3399
Program Date
2023-04-24
Category
Business Organizations & ContractsFederal CourtsLitigation & Litigation SkillsLitigation and AppealsNegotiation SkillsTrial Skills
State
CaliforniaColoradoGeorgiaNew JerseyNew YorkTexas Self Study
Program Credits
Areas of Professional Practice:1 Credit
Total Credits
CLE Credit: 1

This course breaks the FBAR down into its individual components and covers each in exquisite detail.  Learning Objectives:  Learn the purpose of the FBAR regulations Determine who must file the FBAR Determine the FBAR filing requirements ...

Program Number
3358
Program Date
2023-04-20
Category
Banking & Finance LawFederal CourtsFinancial RegulatoryFinancial ServicesInternal Revenue ServiceMaster Tax Series
State
CaliforniaColoradoGeorgiaNew JerseyNew YorkTexas Self Study
Program Credits
Areas of Professional Practice:2.50 Credit
Total Credits
CLE Credit: 2.5

This CLE will discuss the recent Crypto bankruptcies such as FTX, Blockfi, Celsius and Genesis. We will discuss what caused them to file, the specific legal issues the face, where the bankruptcy process, they are in, and what we could expect next. We...

Program Number
3385
Program Date
2023-04-19
Category
Banking & Finance LawBankruptcy Law & Creditor RightsCryptocurrencyFederal CourtsFinancial RegulatoryFinancial Services
State
CaliforniaColoradoGeorgiaNew JerseyNew YorkTexas Self Study
Program Credits
Areas of Professional Practice:1 Credit
Total Credits
CLE Credit: 1

In this content-rich program, we will look at ways to give effective feedback using the SBI (Situation-Behavior-Impact) method. We will discuss ways to reduce defensiveness and maximize the utility of effective feedback.  Specifically, we will ...

Program Number
3390
Program Date
2023-04-18
Category
(ADR) Alternative Dispute ResolutionCommunication SkillsCommunications and Media LawDispute ResolutionFederal CourtsLaw Practice Management
State
CaliforniaColoradoGeorgiaNew JerseyNew YorkTexas Self Study
Program Credits
Areas of Professional Practice:1 Credit
Total Credits
CLE Credit: 1

Many lawyers and paralegals are unfamiliar with the nuances of computer technology and data security essential to comply with 21st century ethics rules in our digital world. There are many hidden dangers in frequently used tools and platforms, includ...

Program Number
3368
Program Date
2023-04-17
Category
Communications and Media LawComputer, Internet & E-Commerce LawEthics & ProfessionalismFederal CourtsInformation TechnologyTechnology Law
State
CaliforniaColoradoGeorgiaNew JerseyNew YorkTexas Self Study
Program Credits
Legal Ethics:1 Credit
Total Credits
CLE Credit: 1