General Practice Bundle Includes:

• $100

  Weaponizing Rule 1.7 Against Insurance Defense Counsel

  Ethics Credits: 2

  Hundreds of thousands of times per year in all American jurisdictions, liability insurers agree to defend their policyholders against liability disputes and hires pre-approved panel of defense counsel to do two things: protect the insurer’s interests as potential indemnitor and represent the policy...

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• $50

  The Highs and Lows of Cannabis Land Use Regulations

  General Credits: 1.25

  More than 155 million Americans now live in states with legal weed. Maryland and Missouri passed legalization earlier this month, meaning there are now 21 states where anyone at least 21 years old will be able to legally possess marijuana. While people will soon be able to legally purchase and use...

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• $50

  Staying Safe and Sound: Maintaining a Realistic Work/Life Balance in Uncertain Times

  Mental Health/Abuse Credits: 1

  We know that you may still be getting bombarded with messages about Covid related issues, whether that be on television, social media, or in your work and community networks. In uncertain times like these, anxiety, stress, fear, and negative thoughts can easily take control. You may still be worr...

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• $75

  Transit Oriented Development: An Exciting Pillar of Urban Development

  General Credits: 1.5

  Transit-oriented development involves developing an individual building or planning an entire area around public transit infrastructure such as a Metra train station. Suburban TOD in particular involves the coordination of many aspects of land use including: community outreach, suburban renewal and...

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• $50

  "Sweat Equity" in Small Businesses and Venture Startups: The Legal and Tax Issues

  General Credits: 1

  When a startup or small business first launches, it is easy to issue shares (almost) tax-free to the company founders. When a shareholder or LLC member receives shares in exchange for his or her labor, or “sweat equity,” the legal and tax issues are a bit more complicated. In this fast-paced,...

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• $50

  Introduction to Paper Discovery and Depositions

  General Credits: 1

  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 on your practice when having to deal with document dumps...

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• $50

  Legal Ethics: Reasonableness of Fees

  Ethics Credits: 1

  Someone at your firm is in charge of making sure that both legal professionals and other employees comply with the ethics rules. Some firms have ethics committees that do this work. Solos, of course, wear every hat under the sun, including the "ethics guru" hat. In small firms, too, many of you...

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• $50

  Criminal Law Considerations for Military and Veteran Clients

  General Credits: 1

  Criminal law attorneys of all types often get phone calls from potential clients who are either active military service members or veterans. In this Course, we’ll walk you through what this means for purposes of their case. This CLE will include the following topics: jurisdictional consideratio...

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• $50

  Preventing Your Worst Tech Nightmare: Protecting Your Firm and Clients from Cybercriminals

  General Credits: 1

  No one likes to think about the worst happening, but when it comes to your firm's technology, it's always better to be safe than sorry. That's why we're here to present Preventing Your Worst Tech Nightmare: Protecting Your Firm & Clients from Cybercriminals, a course that will help you protect your...

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• $50

  A Primer on Trademarks: What Every Practitioner Needs to Know

  General Credits: 1

  In today’s digital world, trademark protection is increasingly critical and complex. This fascinating CLE course will delve into the issue of trademark and over all of the basics issues needed to understand and protect trademarks. The course will explain what trademarks are, review the differen...

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• $50

  Liberty’s Last Champion: The Validity of "Science" Evidence and Court Practice

  General Credits: 1

  Some may think justice is a coincidence of the system, not a consequence of it. As counsel, we must warranty equal justice before the law. Science and common sense suggest solutions for some difficult special issues that arise in civil and criminal cases. DNA is one great example of a tool t...

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• $50

  ESI in Criminal Proceedings: 4th, 5th and 6th Amendment Issues

  General Credits: 1

  Electronic information is a common feature of criminal investigations and proceedings at both the State and Federal levels. That information is used in the commission of crimes and may be the focus of investigations and prosecutions. The collection and use of electronic information may implicat...

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• $75

  Obtaining Discovery from Online Service Providers

  General Credits: 1.5

  As claims for online misconduct are on the rise, it is crucial to understand how to obtain and preserve relevant information from service providers, who host a wealth of information about users. This CLE course will discuss the players, the type of information to be sought, and, critically, the...

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• $100

  Drafting Comic Book Contracts: A Practical Guide

  General Credits: 2

  In this CLE program, attendees will learn key comic book agreement provisions, engage in client interview exercises tailored to the comic book industry, dive into mock negotiations, and issue-spot common problems in publishing contracts. Facilitated by seasoned comic book publishing attorneys,...

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• $75

  Case Selection, Evaluation, and Beyond

  General Credits: 1.5

  Our panelists will discuss the elements of case selection, evaluation and other aspects relating to acceptance of representation. While focusing on personal injury and insurance cases, the topics will apply to many other types of cases. This will be a very extensive look at the topics by high...

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• $50

  The New Wave of Benzene Litigation: Class Actions

  General Credits: 1

  Benzene personal injury litigation has been around for decades. The plaintiffs in the traditional cases have alleged that their use of solvents, paints, varnishes, and other petroleum-based products have caused them to develop blood cancers. Recently, benzene was found in deodorants, sunscreens,...

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• $100

  Hot Topics in Employment Law Since #MeToo

  General Credits: 2

  The #MeToo movement has been a transformational groundswell that rolled out from breaking news several years ago. The bombshell exposé published by The New York Times brought to light decades of sexual harassment, discrimination and abuse by Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, launched the movement...

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• $75

  The Hidden Secrets of Constructive Trust Litigation

  General Credits: 1.5

  This CLE course will address the hidden secrets of constructive trust litigation. A typical example could be if one’s client has executed a deed signing away his property, with full knowledge of what he was doing. However, he had an "understanding" that he would get it back someday. Does the statut...

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• $50

  NCAA & Name, Image, Likeness Updates & Anarchy in America! Oh My

  General Credits: 1.25

  The last four years have been a watershed moment in amateur college sports. From the possibility of losing eligibility for pursuing endorsement offers in 2019 to signing multi-million dollar deals in 2022 this is a new era for student-athletes. Sports lawyers will learn about how we got here and ho...

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• $75

  Cryptomorphing The Legal Profession: Musings From A Stacker In The Rye

  General Credits: 1.5

  The goal of this presentation is to expose lawyers to the rabbit hole of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, and the effects and potential effects on the legal profession. We will discuss topics ranging from the acceptance of cryptocurrency as payment for legal services to the impact of b...

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• $50

  To Prosecute or Not To Prosecute? Analyzing Ethical Rules Telling Prosecutors When and How They Can Do Their Job

  Ethics Credits: 1

  Before the dramatic closing argument or daring cross examination, prosecutor offices must carefully assess whether the case may be prosecuted and precisely how. For prosecutors, these rules provide both limitations for whether cases can be prosecuted at all, and guidelines for how they should be p...

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• $50

  Implicit Bias: “I’m Not Like You…Except That I Am”

  Diversity/Inclusion Credits: 1

  This CLE program, presented by a Trial Lawyer, Mediator, and Life Coach, is designed for lawyers and will discuss the following topics: (1) Explore case studies to improve your understanding of bias in law; (2) Dovetail the elimination of bias and prejudice into that perceived need; and (3) Fac...

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• $50

  Counseling Real Estate Brokers on Common Legal Mistakes

  General Credits: 1

  This CLE presentation summarizes many typical broker problem areas (and lawsuits), and offers suggestions to practicing attorneys on how to prepare their broker clients to do business in the best, and most professional manner, while arming those brokers to protect themselves as legal issues arise....

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• $50

  In the Beginning... and Before: Ethical Considerations at the Outset of Representation

  Ethics Credits: 1

  This is a two part lecture discussing the professional responsibilities of an attorney prior to representation. The first part of the lecture will discuss solicitation and barratry including ambulance chasing, rules of professional conduct, consequences, and enforcement. The second part wi...

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