10 Inventions That Changed the World
The patent system was one of the earliest instruments of economic development established by the young United States. These patent protections put in ... click for more
The patent system was one of the earliest instruments of economic development established by the young United States. These patent protections put in place by the Founding Fathers fostered the inventive American spirit and led to inventions that have truly changed the world.
From vulcanized rubber to the iPhone, Eric Hanscom and Dave Branfman provide an insightful glimpse into 10 patents that shaped the world we live in today. The 10 inventions discussed: frequency hopping, vulcanized rubber, the quad copter, the elevator, GPS, the self-serving store, solar energy, the iPhone, virtual reality and the self-driving car. Eric and Dave will use these inventions and patents to teach numerous practical lessons including the importance of claims, inventorship, multiple inventors, assignment, patent applications, design vs. utility patents, Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., additional IP protection, copyright & trademark protection and patent illustrations.
Patent attorney Eric Hanscom is actively involved in overseeing IP litigation, contract negotiation and customs issues around the globe. David Branfman's IP practice focuses on entertainment law, including trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, motion pictures & TV and music.
Practice Areas: Business Law, Intellectual Property
Offered In: California (CA)
Course Expiration: 09/30/2027 Original Production Date: 09/30/2022 Run Time: 1:15:00
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10 IP Questions for Every Business
Thanks to Silicon Valley and our new intangible economy, Intellectual Property (IP) law is now on everybody's 24 hour news cycle. Even small to medium... click for more
Thanks to Silicon Valley and our new intangible economy, Intellectual Property (IP) law is now on everybody's 24 hour news cycle. Even small to medium businesses have everyday IP issues that must be identified and addressed - either in terms of minimizing their risk of infringement claims or maximizing the value of their own IP.
Although there are over a dozen highly relevant and probative questions you could ask, this program is designed to present 10 solid questions that every business must answer. Mark reviews these ten questions to highlight the most pressing IP issues faced by businesses today so you can help minimize their risk and maximize the value of their intangible assets. Mark will start by providing a brief recap of copyrights, trademarks, patents & trade secrets. He then goes into deep discussion on comprehensive IP audits, vetting new hires, buying company domain names, reviewing marketing materials, registering trademarks with the state & USPTO, recording copyrights & trademarks with U.S. Customs, establishing & implementing a trade secret protection plan and getting licenses for images & videos on the company website.
Mark Reichenthal practices in the areas of Intellectual Property, licensing, new media, entertainment law and book publishing. Prior to joining Branfman Mayfield Bustarde Reichenthal, Mark was a Senior Counsel at Wiley Publishing - the publisher of the famous "For Dummies" series.
Practice Areas: Business Law, Employment Law, Intellectual Property
Offered In: California (CA)
Course Expiration: 10/15/2024 Original Production Date: 10/15/2019 Run Time: 1:00:28
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3D Forensic Imaging: Using Lidar and Photogrammetry in Your Legal Cases
There is a large remote fire loss in Alaska that takes 1-2 days of travel once you're off the plane. Just as you arrive with your team, you get a tex... click for more
There is a large remote fire loss in Alaska that takes 1-2 days of travel once you're off the plane. Just as you arrive with your team, you get a text message that one of the parties will not be able to attend and wants to reschedule. What do you do?
This is where 3D scanning such as LiDAR and photogrammetry could save weeks of time and $1,000's for all parties involved. This is an actual case example pulled from the files of Andrew Bennet, a fire & explosion investigator. In this CLE, Andrew Bennet will show you how 3D scanning can be deployed in your cases, detail the difference between LiDAR & photogrammetry, present 2 case examples & 2 actual 3D models, address the limitations and illustrate how 3D scanning can be used in litigation to virtually walk juries through crime scenes, accident reconstructions and fire investigations. Additional topics: scene documentation, virtual inspections, spoliation, crime scene work, "stitching," joint scene exams vs. solitary exams, discovery & alteration, admissibility and receiving the 3D model.
Andrew Bennett is Fire & Explosion investigator at Envista Forensics. He has more than 20 years of experience, conducting over 1600 fire and explosion investigations globally in both the public and private sectors.
Specialty Areas: Technology
Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Litigation, Personal Injury, Real Property, Technology
Offered In: California (CA)
Course Expiration: 03/27/2028 Original Production Date: 03/27/2023 Run Time: 1:00:00
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A New Path Forward: How Lawyers Can Foster Wellness and Competency
By now I think that most of us are aware of the substance abuse issues that many lawyers face. Beyond mandatory CLE courses and aspirational ABA Pledg... click for more
By now I think that most of us are aware of the substance abuse issues that many lawyers face. Beyond mandatory CLE courses and aspirational ABA Pledges, what can be done to help solve the problem?
Janet Sobel has put words to action and she has a plan. A plan to spread the word about the stress and anxiety many lawyers deal with on a daily basis – and a path to bring wellness to the profession. Janet will mainly address the following issues: helping new lawyers, the ABA 7-Point Well-Being Pledge, the five obstacles to overcoming substance abuse issues, common sense solutions and substance abuse resources. She will also talk about the ethical duty of competence, getting law schools & bar associations to listen, the town crier, two prongs to competence, removing the stigma, the lack of mentoring, the wellness newsletter and how the profession benefits from wellness.
Once a big firm litigator, Janet Sobel has provided limited scope “counseling-at-law†for almost twenty years. A natural problem solver and former teacher, Janet speaks and writes about curing lawyer malaise.
Specialty Areas: Competence Issues
Practice Areas: Competence Issues, Ethics, Professionalism, Substance Abuse
Offered In: California (CA)
Course Expiration: 01/25/2025 Original Production Date: 01/25/2020 Run Time: 1:00:15
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A Practical Guide to Efficiency in eDiscovery
"The key consideration is workflow." - Craig Ball, Trial Lawyer & Electronic Evidence Expert. And at the end of the day, judges want an eDiscovery wor... click for more
"The key consideration is workflow." - Craig Ball, Trial Lawyer & Electronic Evidence Expert. And at the end of the day, judges want an eDiscovery workflow and plan that is defensible with a process that is repeatable & explainable.
By focusing on the importance of creating a defensible eDiscovery workflow process, Alex Marjanovic & Robert Bird will show you how the EDRM framework enables attorneys to create and execute on this plan. The three main topics in this CLE: the EDRM Framework & the Cooperation Proclamation, From Preservation to Production: Validating the Process and Three Common eDiscovery Cases & Workflows. Additional subjects: issues that arise between the parties, dealing with volumes of data, budget vs. projected spend, what judges want, the EDRM (Electronic Discovery Reference Model) Framework, culling the data, advanced analytics, collaborative review, the details of production, legal holds & preservation, proportionality, SaaS platforms & applications like Salesforce, WeChat, AWS, Microsoft Teams & Slack, structured vs. unstructured data and defensible collection.
Alex Marjanovic is a Senior Managing Director at Ankura, a leading business advisory firm. Robert Bird joins Ankura as Managing Director with more than 10 years of experience in eDiscovery and data analytics.
Practice Areas: Business Law, Employment Law, Litigation, Personal Injury
Offered In: California (CA)
Course Expiration: 09/11/2027 Original Production Date: 09/11/2022 Run Time: 1:00:00
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A Primer on International Tax: Structuring Inbound Taxation
The globalization of the economy has created countless opportunities for foreign investment into the United States. This can be foreign investment in ... click for more
The globalization of the economy has created countless opportunities for foreign investment into the United States. This can be foreign investment in U.S. real estate & businesses and even foreign individuals looking to immigrate to the U.S. and bring assets with them.
A true master of his craft, Jacob Stein will explain the nuances & tax ramifications of these transactions, with particular emphasis on how to structure transactions for real estate and cross border joint ventures. Jacob will mainly address selecting the appropriate corporate structure, taxation issues with inboud transactions and transfer tax considerations. Further topics discussed: direct investment, LLCs, U.S. based corporations, foreign corporations investing in the U.S., FDAP Income (Fixed Determinable, Annual or Periodic), Effectively Connected Income (ECI), Branch Profits Tax, Capital Gains, Estate & Gift Tax and pre-integrated tax planning.
A partner with the Aliant law firm in Los Angeles, Jacob Stein focuses on asset & income protection, in addition to International Tax issues. He has represented over a thousand clients, from Forbes 400 families to Internet entrepreneurs.
Practice Areas: Business Law, Immigration Law, Real Property, Taxation, Trusts and Estates
Offered In: California (CA)
Course Expiration: 02/10/2025 Original Production Date: 02/10/2020 Run Time: 1:00:07
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Advance Care Planning
Advance care planning has become a hot button topic as the current pandemic sweeps through every corner of our country. You might have clients and fam... click for more
Advance care planning has become a hot button topic as the current pandemic sweeps through every corner of our country. You might have clients and family members that are reaching out with questions - and you yourself may even need to consider these issues.
Clients in all stages of life often come to attorneys for council on advance care and end of life care planning. In this CLE program, healthcare attorney & nurse Renee Mallet will provide attorneys with an overview on the issues and key terminology so they can help their clients choose the best options for them and their families. Among the main topics discussed are living wills, durable power of attorneys for healthcare, do not resuscitate orders and palliative care. These key subjects will also be addressed: terminal conditions, legal competence, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), ventilator as emergency support, artificial nutrition & hydration, pregnant clients, cardiac & respiratory arrest, dialysis, forms & templates, proper notification and conversation starters to get the discussion going.
Renee is both a nurse and attorney. She presently works for Cardinal Health in the Ethics and Compliance Department serving as a subject matter expert on various laws and regulations and company ethical standards, from HIPPA to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Practice Areas: Trusts and Estates
Offered In: California (CA)
Course Expiration: 04/20/2025 Original Production Date: 04/20/2020 Run Time: 1:00:08
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Advanced Planning Using Trusts
When Pierre DuPont engaged in his classic "Freeze Transaction" in the 1930's, he was able to freeze the value of $15 million worth of stock that was e... click for more
When Pierre DuPont engaged in his classic "Freeze Transaction" in the 1930's, he was able to freeze the value of $15 million worth of stock that was eventually sold for $500 million by his children. But this was a risky transaction predicated upon one massive gamble - that the value of the DuPont Corporation would continue to increase.
Today, you can help your clients with advanced asset and tax planning with much more security by using irrevocable trusts. Attorney Jacob Stein, a true master of his craft, will dispel myths about irrevocable trusts and show you how they are commonly deployed in estate & income tax planning. Jacob will address the following topics: modern drafting practice, trust protectors & retaining control, the trust as an agreement, trusts & the two bundles of rights, revoking the trust, retaining the power to control & amend the trust, appointing the trust protector, defining the power given to the trust protector, Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts (IDGT), state tax planning, DINGs & WINGs.
Jacob Stein is a partner with the law firm Aliant, LLP, in Los Angeles, California. A prolific writer and speaker, Mr. Stein has represented over a thousand clients, from Forbes 400 families to Internet entrepreneurs. He focuses on asset & income protection, in addition to International Tax issues.
Practice Areas: Trusts and Estates
Offered In: California (CA)
Course Expiration: 08/27/2024 Original Production Date: 08/27/2019 Run Time: 1:00:10
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Agree Now Or Disagree Later: Drafting Business Collaboration Agreements
How can you serve as the most effective and valuable resource for your business clients? It doesn’t start with going into the file cabinet and ... click for more
How can you serve as the most effective and valuable resource for your business clients? It doesn’t start with going into the file cabinet and pulling out a bunch of arcane legal forms. It starts with strategy and preparation followed by proper documentation.
Following these methods presented by Melody Kramer you will become an invaluable resource for your small business clients thinking about a collaborative venture with another entrepreneur or business person. Melody will mainly cover these topics: preparing the client, purpose & structure of the agreement, defining the terms of the relationship, due diligence before drafting the agreement, discussing the legal framework with clients and drafting the collaboration agreement. Additional subjects addressed: choice of entity, ownership & revenue sharing, liability, work product, control of contributions, balance of power, dividing responsibilities, the checklist, dispute resolution, the method of terminating the business, paperwork and dignity & respect. Melody will also discuss numerous case examples from her practice.
Melody A. Kramer is a trial lawyer, author, speaker, innovator and visionary. Melody has earned a reputation as a fearless advocate for clients in courtrooms across the country and an innovative problem solver in keeping people out of court.
Practice Areas: Business Law
Offered In: California (CA)
Course Expiration: 12/01/2026 Original Production Date: 12/01/2021 Run Time: 1:00:04
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All Bets are Off: Gambling, Addiction and Attorneys
DraftKings, PokerStars, lotto at the corner store - once backroom taboo, legalized gambling is now big (legal) business in the United States. And wit... click for more
DraftKings, PokerStars, lotto at the corner store - once backroom taboo, legalized gambling is now big (legal) business in the United States. And with online gambling skyrocketing during the coronavirus crisis, many attorneys have run into problems with the "secret" addiction.
Brian S. Quinn had to learn his lesson the hard way. What started as football polls in middle school - ended with Brian selling his law practice to pay his debts and a stint in prison. In this CLE, Brian will primarily explore: the DSM-5 & gambling disorders, legalized gambling in the U.S. and mental health & gambling and harm to the legal profession. Brian will also detail the early warning signs of impairment, explain Lawyers Assistance Programs that provide services to lawyers & judges, examine the barriers that prevent lawyers from getting help and explore the role that education plays in breaking the stigma and the fear associated with addiction and mental illness in the legal profession. Special attention will be given to the connection between the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on social isolation, stress, anxiety, depression and gambling disorders.
Prior to working for Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Brian S. Quinn was a sole practitioner for nearly 40 years and has also worked in the field of Alcohol and Drug Counseling at Mirmont Treatment Center and Malvern Institute in suburban Philadelphia.
Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Law Practice Management, Sports and Entertainment
Offered In: California (CA)
Course Expiration: 08/02/2026 Original Production Date: 08/02/2021 Run Time: 1:00:07
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An Expert's Perspective: Individual 401k Management for Attorneys
Despite being armed with information on buy-and-holds, asset allocation, diversification and target terms, the overriding investment management proble... click for more
Despite being armed with information on buy-and-holds, asset allocation, diversification and target terms, the overriding investment management problem that plagues many attorneys can be summed up by the eternal question: "What do I buy?"
As attorneys we are high-achievers and problem-solvers - we meet challenges and find creative solutions for our clients on a daily basis. However, we're not Warren Buffet when it comes to investing for retirement. A Registered Investment Adviser, Ric Lager works with attorneys and law firms to help maximize the value of their retirement investments. In this CLE he will primarily address: selecting a plan, simple IRAs vs. SEPs vs. individual 401(k) plans, the challenges legal professionals face when investing and 401(k) management pitfalls & practice points. He will also cover common decision-making points, SPIVA & mutual fund analysis tools, tracking stats & results, statistical lessons from March Madness, ranking portfolios, 401(k) fees, portfolio rebalancing, insurance and the cost of bad investments.
Ric Lager is president of Lager & Company, Inc. For the last fifteen years Lager & Company, Inc. has specialized in advising retirement plan participants to maximize the value of their retirement investments.
Practice Areas: Employment Law, Law Practice Management
Offered In: California (CA)
Course Expiration: 04/17/2025 Original Production Date: 04/17/2020 Run Time: 1:00:17
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Anarchy in America: NCAA and Name Image Likeness
Liberty means enjoying the fruits of your labor and maximizing the profit made from your hard work. For years, student athletes were forbidden from pu... click for more
Liberty means enjoying the fruits of your labor and maximizing the profit made from your hard work. For years, student athletes were forbidden from pursuing endorsement offers, even though schools & business are making billions broadcasting their games.
Now, recent state legislation allows student athletes to profit from their fame & notoriety while still maintaining their athletic eligibility. You can be a star female college basketball player – and still get paid for doing some commercials for the local pizza shop. Unfortunately, the patchwork of state legislation & hands off approach by the NCAA has left the legal landscape in chaos. Brian Brunkow will try to clear things up by explaining the rules around Name Image Likeness (NIL), boosters & collectives and the transfer portal. Additional topics in this CLE: the NCAA Interim Policy, NIL activity & impact, the NIL deal process, 3rd parties & booster status, the Quid Pro Quo requirement, fair market value for endorsements, pay for play (PFP), NCAA Hypos and Q&A, undue benefits and notice of transfer “Impact.”
Brian Brunkow is a Seattle-area lawyer focused on negotiations, dispute resolution and NCAA compliance. In addition, he teaches lawyers about sports agency law and speaks at West Coast coaching clinics on student-athlete development.
Practice Areas: Business Law, Intellectual Property, Sports and Entertainment
Offered In: California (CA)
Course Expiration: 01/18/2028 Original Production Date: 01/18/2023 Run Time: 1:15:00
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Animal Law for Lawyers
Do you own a dog or a cat - or maybe even a horse or a chinchilla? Are you passionate about your pets? Have you ever considered turning your love for... click for more
Do you own a dog or a cat - or maybe even a horse or a chinchilla? Are you passionate about your pets? Have you ever considered turning your love for dogs and animals into a legal career?
Cheryl Nolan was that kid that brought home injured birds and stray cats. Having been involved in her mother's dog obedience business from an early age, she now helps her clients with a variety of animal related issues in her animal-centered law practice - from housing law and negligence, to products liability and visitation rights. In this CLE course she will provide you with the highlights of her animal law practice, what keeps Animal Law lawyers up at night and important practice tips. Cheryl will also provide commentary on common cases & claims, regulations involving service animals, fake service animals, law enforcement issues, accidents & premises liability, animal abuse & neglect, risks to the health & safety of animals, combatting puppy mills and managing clients.
Cheryl Nolan decided on a career in law to help others and be of service. After 23 years in legal services promoting the interests of the disadvantaged and equal access to justice, Cheryl felt the need to unify her legal work with her personal interests and she now runs an animal-centered law practice.
Practice Areas: Business Law
Offered In: California (CA)
Course Expiration: 11/27/2024 Original Production Date: 11/27/2019 Run Time: 1:00:06
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Asset Protection for Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Doge Coin - oh my! Yes, it's a brave new world when it comes to "money." If you invested $1 in Bitcoin 10 years ago - you would no... click for more
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Doge Coin - oh my! Yes, it's a brave new world when it comes to "money." If you invested $1 in Bitcoin 10 years ago - you would now have close to $1 million dollars of the world's most popular cryptocurrency.
Whether you think crypto is a giant scam - or the next big thing - at least one of your client's probably holds cryptocurrency as part of their estate. Blake Harris will show you how you can best protect your client's cryptocurrency wealth through proven asset protection techniques. Blake will demystify cryptocurrency & blockchain technology, fill you in on NFTs & the metaverse and show you how it relates to estate planning, asset protection, probate and the taxation of crypto. Additional topics: NOT asset protection, the trust protector, avoiding lawsuits & judgements, charging order protection, LLCs, domestic trusts, international asset protection trusts, triggering a trust, blockchain applications & advantages, crypto miners, crypto inflation hedge, RUFADAA, Offshore Trusts, digital assets, Bored Apes, and the Electric Daisy Carnival.
Blake Harris is the managing attorney at Blake Harris Law, where he assists clients with wills and trusts, asset protection, and probate. Blake helps families plan for and manage the transfer of their assets and he specializes in estate planning, asset protection, and probate.
Practice Areas: Taxation, Trusts and Estates
Offered In: California (CA)
Course Expiration: 03/11/2027 Original Production Date: 03/11/2022 Run Time: 1:00:01
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Attorney Licensure and the Impaired Professional
From darkness and the depths of despair – to recovery and redemption. Unfortunately, Laurie's struggles with drugs, alcohol and substances are ... click for more
From darkness and the depths of despair – to recovery and redemption. Unfortunately, Laurie's struggles with drugs, alcohol and substances are not unique. What is unique is her phoenix-like rise from impairment to the Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers.
Laurie shares her personal story, and accompanied by Tracy Kepler, she will detail how impaired attorneys risk destroying their careers and lives. Laurie and Tracy will discuss recent studies & statistics, detail the resources provided by state LAPs, instruct attorneys on how to recognize signs of impairment, identify the possible disciplinary implications of an impaired attorneys' conduct and show you what law firms & attorneys can do about the problem. Additional topics: Lawyer Assistance Programs (LAPs), the Prevalence of Substance Use Among American Attorneys, Bloomberg Law's Attorney Workload & Hours study, the "Stress, Drink, Leave" study, tips for helping, Model Rule 5.1, Model Rule 1.1, Model Rule 1.16(a)(2), ABA & State Ethics Opinions, programs & policies, assessments, mentoring, counseling, well-being training and making YOURSELF a priority.
Laurie Besden is the Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, Inc. (LCL). Tracy L. Kepler is a Risk Control Director for CNA's Lawyers Insurance Program.
Specialty Areas: Competence Issues
Practice Areas: Competence Issues
Offered In: California (CA)
Course Expiration: 02/08/2028 Original Production Date: 02/08/2023 Run Time: 1:00:00
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Attorney's Guide to Online Defamation and Website Removal
You get a frantic call from an attorney you've known since law school. Apparently, a person that she declined to represent left scathing, false review... click for more
You get a frantic call from an attorney you've known since law school. Apparently, a person that she declined to represent left scathing, false reviews with one stars on a number of review websites like Yelp and RipoffReport.com. She is extremely distraught since she relies in the Internet for new clients and she wants your advice on what to do.
Paul Sternberg handles these exact issues on a daily basis and he provides you with a blueprint of how to handle online defamation cases. Paul will mainly talk about the First Amendment & protected speech, determining the defaming party, understanding liability under the CDA & the DMCA, legal strategies to consider in the defamation case, building a defamation case or defense and removing a website. He will also cover: libel vs. slander, weighing the decision to sue, deploying a cease & desist letter, SLAPP & ANTI-SLAPP laws, the Streisand Effect, elements to prove, statutes of limitation, public vs. private figures, malice vs. negligence, proof of damages, drafting a court order, utilizing Terms of Service, restoring your client's reputation and the keys to success in a defamation case.
Paul M. Sternberg has been in private practice at his Texas law firm since 2001. A seasoned entrepreneur, Paul is the author of The Attorney's Guide to Internet Defamation and Website Removal. He concentrates his practice in the areas of Internet defamation law and business law.
Practice Areas: Business Law
Offered In: California (CA)
Course Expiration: 07/19/2024 Original Production Date: 07/19/2019 Run Time: 1:00:15
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Avoiding Ethical Conflicts of Interest
Conflicts of interest continue to ethically ensnare attorneys and firms – especially with increasingly more lawyers changing firms these days. ... click for more
Conflicts of interest continue to ethically ensnare attorneys and firms – especially with increasingly more lawyers changing firms these days. Conflicts can cost you and your firm millions and lead to embarrassing publicity if you happen to get disqualified from a case due to this all too common ethical trap.
Unfortunately, there is no magical formula for avoiding conflicts because they can take many forms and can be tricky to identify - even for experienced attorneys and well-established firms. In this CLE course, malpractice attorney William McCaffery lays out the ethical framework, analyzes instructive case examples and provides practical tips for avoiding ethical violations & disqualification. These topics are also covered in this fast paced course: erroring on the side of caution, conflicts & current clients, duties to former clients, imputed disqualification, conflicts rules for government officers & employees, dealing with organizations, duties to potential clients, maintaining routine conflict procedures, using conflict waivers and what to include in the engagement letter.
William T. McCaffery concentrates in the areas of legal malpractice defense, professional liability, commercial litigation, and general liability defense. He represents attorneys and law firms that have been sued for legal malpractice in cases ranging from real estate and personal injury matters to complex business transactions and commercial litigation.
Specialty Areas: Legal Ethics
Practice Areas: Business Law, Ethics, Law Practice Management
Offered In: California (CA)
Course Expiration: 05/23/2024 Original Production Date: 05/23/2019 Run Time: 1:00:06
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Be A Law Firm, Not A Laundromat: Anti-Money Laundering Basics for Attorneys
You get a call from an old friend that needs help. His brother-in-law works for the government in Thailand and he wants your help to wire transfer $6.... click for more
You get a call from an old friend that needs help. His brother-in-law works for the government in Thailand and he wants your help to wire transfer $6.5 million out of the country, set up a series of LLCs and then buy luxury condos. Good idea to represent this client?
The drug trade and globalization has led to more dirty money flowing into the U.S. and lawyers unwittingly taking part in money laundering. Timothy Dunfey will teach you the risks & red flags of money laundering and how to protect yourself, your clients and your law firm from being used as a laundromat. In this CLE he will: discuss the lawyer's role as gatekeepers, explore relevant federal regulation, show you how to measure geographic risk and detail the guidance to attorneys from the ABA. Additional topics: protecting your trust accounts, placement, layering, integration, the 1MDB case, Currency Transaction Reports (CTR), Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR's), the USA Patriot Act, the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), Geographic Targeting Orders (GTO), real estate, title companies, knowing your client, Beneficial Ownership, Client Due Diligence and the danger of cash businesses.
Timothy Dunfey, Esq., CFE, CAMS, is a consulting expert who has 16 years of experience in financial services operations and compliance. Mr. Dunfey is a highly seasoned professional experienced in all facets of AML and OFAC processes, regulatory communications, investigations, and risk management.
Practice Areas: Business Law, Law Practice Management, Real Property
Offered In: California (CA)
Course Expiration: 02/27/2028 Original Production Date: 02/27/2023 Run Time: 1:00:00
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Beating the Expert
The head surgeon for the local hospital, the author of the authoritative textbook, the airline's chief pilot - all trial lawyers experience a degree o... click for more
The head surgeon for the local hospital, the author of the authoritative textbook, the airline's chief pilot - all trial lawyers experience a degree of trepidation when facing the prospect of cross-examining the sophisticated adverse expert. How can we possibly offset the expert's superior knowledge, intellect, experience and connection to the jury?
Veteran trial attorney Quentin Brogdon will show you how it can be done with meticulous preparation and a carefully crafted game plan. Quentin will focus on classic literature & your cross examination strategy, the art & science of cross and the four hurdles for experts. To demonstrate his points Quentin will also discuss heroes & villains, trial vs. discovery depos, to cross - or not to cross, myths of cross-examination, Younger's 10 Commandments, leading adverse experts, choosing your cross persona, preparation & due diligence and getting in the mud with the expert. Cross-examining expert witnesses presents the trial lawyer with unique challenges - Quentin will show you how the true skill is to minimize the opposing expert's opportunity to do harm to your client's case.
The President of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, Quentin Brogdon is also Fellow in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers of trial attorneys which is limited to 500 attorneys in the United States.
Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Litigation, Personal Injury
Offered In: California (CA)
Course Expiration: 02/28/2025 Original Production Date: 02/28/2020 Run Time: 1:15:01
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Being a Trustee in an Uncertain World: ITA Annual Conference
Being an independent trustee is not an easy job. Trustors (settlors) must rely on trusted individuals to carry out their wishes and to fulfill their p... click for more
Being an independent trustee is not an easy job. Trustors (settlors) must rely on trusted individuals to carry out their wishes and to fulfill their promises to the beneficiaries. And beneficiaries hope for the fulfillment of the settlor’s promises are in the hands of the trustee.
Then throw in a global pandemic, a change of administration and major change to the tax laws… and a difficult job becomes even more daunting. In this CLE you will learn new tips, techniques and interact for working with fiduciaries and other legal professionals in your field. Topics include: Crisis Planning for Persons with Disability, Embracing Disruption as a Catalyst for Change, Planning in the Light of Tax Uncertainty, Impact of Residency of Trustees, Beneficiaries & Managers on State Income, Creditor and Divorce Laws, The Evolving Role of Fiduciaries in Addressing the Needs of the Affluent Family and HEMS Distribution Standards for Trustees. This course will benefit attorneys when working with wealth managers, family advisors, CPAs and insurance professionals.
The speakers at the Independent Trustee Alliance (ITA) Annual Conference include: Ann Koerner, R.N., BSN, Jane Beddall, M.A., J.D., Tom Pauloski, Esq., Jim Roberts, Esq., Courtney Pullen, M.A., Christian Kelso, J.D.
Practice Areas: Law Practice Management, Taxation, Trusts and Estates
Offered In: California (CA)
Course Expiration: 09/03/2026 Original Production Date: 09/03/2021 Run Time: 5:30:39
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5.50 credit hours (Participatory or Self Study) |
$109.95 |
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