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Federal Court Fact Depositions: Strategy, Preparation, and Practice
This CLE course provides a practical overview of conducting and defending fact depositions in federal civil litigation under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The program focuses on the role of depositions in the discovery process, key procedural rules governing deposition practice (including Rules 26, 30, 32, and 45), and the strategic considerations attorneys must evaluate when preparing witnesses, taking testimony, or defending depositions. Participants will also review common o... More Info
$501General Credit -
The Evolving Landscape of Sports Law: Litigation, Labor, and Regulation Across College and Professional Sports
This CLE course provides a comprehensive overview of the rapidly evolving legal landscape in sports, beginning with a short introduction and then focusing on the growing professionalization of college athletics, where reduced structural certainty has led to increased litigation. The program will examine the House settlement and the environment it has created, as well as recent litigation addressing eligibility rules not covered by the settlement. It will also explore the influence of W... More Info
$501General Credit -
From Screen to Courtroom: Practical Trial Lessons for Litigators from Film
This CLE program explores what litigators can learn from film, using carefully selected movie scenes to highlight practical lessons for trial practice. Through six films and seven core subject areas—plus an additional segment featuring notable omissions—participants will examine how cinematic depictions, while dramatized, often reflect real-world litigation dynamics and strategic considerations. The program invites attendees to revisit familiar movies with a more analytical lens, uncove... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Strategic Pretrial Litigation in Criminal Defense
In criminal defense practice, pretrial litigation and motion practice are often more limited than in the civil arena. Nevertheless, there are critical pretrial opportunities that can be leveraged not only to address substantive legal issues and preserve arguments for appeal, but also to create strategic advantages for the defense. This CLE program explores a more nuanced and strategic approach to pretrial litigation in criminal cases. It emphasizes that success is not solely defined by... More Info
$501General Credit -
Navigating Emerging Ethical Issues: Withdrawal and Fair Jury Selection
This CLE program provides a detailed, practice-oriented examination of two increasingly complex areas of legal ethics: attorney withdrawal and fair jury selection. Tailored for litigators and trial counsel, the course analyzes the tension between a lawyer’s duty of confidentiality and the need to provide sufficient information to support a motion to withdraw, particularly in situations involving client misconduct, nonpayment, or breakdowns in the attorney-client relationship. Participants will... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Trade Secret Asset Management: Identifying, Protecting, and Valuing Trade Secrets
This CLE course provides an examination of trade secret asset management, focusing on the strategies and legal frameworks essential for identifying, protecting, and valuing trade secrets. Participants will explore best practices for the classification and documentation of trade secret assets, methods for assessing their commercial value, and approaches to safeguard them from misappropriation. The program will also cover key legal considerations, including compliance with trade secret l... More Info
$501General Credit -
Francis Scott Key Bridge Allision Litigation Update: Jurisdiction & Limitation of Liability
This CLE program provides a timely and in-depth analysis of the litigation arising from the Francis Scott Key Bridge allision, one of the most significant maritime casualty events in recent history. Focusing on In re Grace Ocean Private Limited, pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, the course examines key jurisdictional issues and the evolving application of federal admiralty law in complex, multi-party litigation. Participants will explore the Limitation of... More Info
$501General Credit -
Modern Criminal Law Practice: Updates and Evidentiary Challenges
This CLE program provides a practitioner focused update on modern criminal law developments across four major jurisdictions: Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, and California. Participants will explore the most significant statutory reforms of the last 2–3 years—including new criminal offenses, sentencing revision laws, expanded judicial discretion, updated bail frameworks, and evolving victims’ rights protections—alongside emerging evidentiary and search and seizure challenges shaped by digital t... More Info
$501General Credit -
Four + Ethics Challenges for Civil Litigators
This CLE course examines four of the most pressing and evolving ethical challenges confronting civil litigators today. Drawing on decades of trial experience, the faculty will analyze core ethical principles and apply them to high-risk situations that routinely arise in civil practice. The program will address ethical boundaries in preparing clients for testimony, including where effective advocacy ends and improper coaching begins. It will explore emerging professional responsibility i... More Info
$751.5Ethics Credits -
Service, Therapy, Emotional Support, and Courtroom Animals: Laws, Practices, and Policies
Animals provide humans with a variety of support. Some of the most common are service animals, therapy animals, emotional support animals, and courtroom animals. Each of these are separate and distinct both in terms of the services they provide and the laws and regulations that apply. The purpose of this CLE program is to identify each of the types of animals that provide support, the laws and regulations that apply, common practices in the use of these services, and public policy cons... More Info
$501General Credit -
Tax Aspects of Civil Litigation
This CLE presentation will explain the fundamental federal income tax concepts governing the outcomes of civil litigation. This will include the tax consequences of receiving payments of monetary damages, and limitations on the deductibility of damage payments. It will also cover some specific statutory provisions that attorneys who practice civil litigation should be familiar with, such as tax-free reinvestment of damage payments, and the deductibility of investment losses due to frau... More Info
$501.1General Credits -
Cracking the Code: An Introduction to Federal Court Procedure
This CLE course provides a comprehensive overview of procedural law and practice in the federal court system. Attendees will learn key topics including subject matter and personal jurisdiction, procedural and local rules, and the initiation of civil cases. The course also covers motion practice, equipping attorneys with the tools to effectively navigate filings, respond to procedural challenges, and avoid common pitfalls. Ideal for litigators who practice—or plan to practice—in federal... More Info
$501General Credit -
The Art of Money Negotiation in Mediation: A CLE for Legal Advocates
This engaging CLE program explores the strategic and psychological dimensions of money negotiations in civil litigation mediations. Designed for litigators, in-house counsel, and mediators alike, the course examines how negotiation techniques, cognitive forces, and game theory principles influence outcomes in financial dispute resolution. Through a structured analysis of key negotiation frameworks—including competitive-distributive tactics, risk-based apportionment, and impasse-breaking strate... More Info
$501General Credit -
Building an AI Governance Framework for Your Law Firm: Policies, Procedures, and Ongoing Compliance
As artificial intelligence tools become more deeply embedded in legal practice, law firms must develop practical systems to manage both the opportunities and the risks they present. This CLE program offers a structured framework for building and implementing internal AI governance policies. Participants will learn how to translate high-level principles into day-to-day practices that safeguard client information, address ethical risks such as confidentiality and competency, and ensure r... More Info
$501General Credit