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  • Direct Examination of Expert Witnesses at Trial

    As the Supreme Court has noted, “expert evidence can be both powerful and quite misleading because of the difficulty in evaluating it.” Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharms., Inc., 509 U.S. 579, 595 (1993). “Indeed, no other kind of witness is free to opine about a complicated matter without any firsthand knowledge of the facts in the case, and based upon otherwise inadmissible hearsay[.]” United States v. Frazier, 387 F.3d 1244, 1260 (11th Cir. 2004). Harnessing expert testimony to make it “p... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Beyond Hearsay: Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s New Standard for Preliminary Hearings

    After nearly a decade of uncertainty, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has brought clarity to the rules governing preliminary hearings. In a landmark decision, the Court ruled that more than mere hearsay is required to meet the burden of proof and sustain a criminal prosecution at this critical stage. This CLE program will examine the history leading up to the decision, analyze the Court’s reasoning, and discuss the practical implications for prosecutors and defense attorneys moving forw... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • What Issues Should Attorneys Be Looking For In a DUI Case

    Driving under the influence (DUI) cases present a complex web of legal, procedural, and scientific issues that require careful analysis by defense counsel. This CLE program will equip attorneys with the tools to effectively spot key issues and develop strategic defenses in DUI matters. Topics Include: Identifying potential constitutional challenges Examining evidentiary concerns Scrutinizing field sobriety tests and breathalyzer results Evaluating law enforcement procedures... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Current Issues in Animal Law

    This CLE program offers a comprehensive survey of animal law, exploring the evolving legal landscape that governs the human–animal relationship. Participants will examine key statutes, cases, and ordinances shaping the field, while engaging with current and emerging issues such as pet ownership, animal welfare, cruelty prevention, and property rights. The course will also consider the role of animals in domestic violence situations, the growing use of pet trusts, and ethical questions... More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • Class Actions: Deceptive Consumer Labels

    This CLE program provides an in-depth examination of legal standards and strategies for litigating class actions involving deceptive consumer labeling. Participants will learn how to effectively plead claims at the Rule 12(b)(6) stage, with a focus on the “reasonable consumer” standard, the legal weight of front-label representations versus back-label disclosures, and the role of ambiguity in label interpretation. The course will also address common defense tactics, including safe harbo... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Utilizing Medical Imaging to Your Advantage in Litigation

    Using digital medical images in your personal injury or medical malpractice cases can be a powerful tool. Knowing how to use, access, and understand medical imaging in a litigation setting can be critical. This CLE course simplifies what legal teams need to know about using DICOM images in discovery and the courtroom, how DICOM differs from formats like JPG or PDF, and admissibility and secure handling. Attendees will learn best practices for managing and sharing images securely, colla... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Privacy Under Fire: Navigating Enforcement Actions & Litigation Risks

    As regulatory scrutiny and consumer privacy litigation continue to intensify, attorneys must navigate a rapidly shifting legal environment. This CLE course examines the latest enforcement trends, key regulatory developments, and the rising tide of privacy-related lawsuits. Participants will gain practical strategies for managing compliance challenges, responding to enforcement actions, and minimizing legal exposure. Tailored for legal professionals across practice areas, this course eq... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • From Claim to Closure: Mastering Workers’ Compensation

    This CLE program offers a comprehensive overview of Workers’ Compensation Law, equipping attorneys with the tools necessary to effectively manage claims from intake through settlement. Participants will explore foundational legal principles, examine recent developments in the field, and gain practical strategies for navigating the claims process. The course will also highlight common legal pitfalls and defenses, providing insight into how to avoid costly missteps. Designed to enhance b... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Partnering on Nursing Home Negligence Cases: A Guide for Estate and Elder Law Lawyers

    Estate planning and elder law attorneys may unexpectedly become the first point of contact when a client’s loved one suffers nursing home neglect or abuse. While you may not litigate personal injury cases, you play a critical role in identifying viable claims, guiding families, and partnering with specialized nursing home injury lawyers. This CLE presentation offers a practical roadmap with four key sections: Vetting Nursing Home Cases – How to tell a legal case from a non-legal compl... More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • Design Patents: Key Considerations for Prosecution and Enforcement

    In today’s competitive marketplace, the visual appearance of a product can be just as important as the function of the product. During this webinar, Board Certified Intellectual Property Attorneys Greg Popowitz and Peter Koziol will discuss how design patents can protect the unique look of an invention, along with infringement and enforcement strategies. Design patent applications have risen dramatically over the past decade. Learn about the requirements to file a design patent appl... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Anatomy of a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

    The intricacies of a chapter 11 case can be intimidating at first. This introductory CLE course breaks down the key steps in a logical progression to provide a comprehensive overview of chapter 11 bankruptcy. This course follows the progression of a typical chapter 11 bankruptcy case (if such a thing exists), from the various objectives of chapter 11 reorganization, to the players in a chapter 11 case. You will walk through the various stages, from its filing, through sales of assets,... More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • A Primer on Civil Trial Preparation

    Preparing for trial involves managing a variety of topics. For a solo or small firm practitioner, you may have little or no help getting ready for trial, so managing your time, your client’s expectations, the challenges of discovery, witnesses, motion practice, and the trial itself can be overwhelming. This CLE course will provide some practical tips and insights on how to manage your trial preparation. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Mastering Discovery: Avoiding Common Pitfalls Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

    The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are intended to make it easier for litigants and courts to reach the merits of cases. That principle extends to the rules governing discovery. If used fairly, those rules (Rules 26 through 37) can help litigants figure out what evidence opposing parties intend to offer to support their claims or defenses. Yet litigators routinely respond to discovery requests by trying to fling every possible objection at them, and then continuing with some magic fo... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • The Power of Pixels: Enhancing Summations Through Technology

    We live in a digital age, so why is your summation stuck in the past? With the rise of digital evidence, technologically equipped courtrooms, and a more savvy jury pool, digital presentations for summation will give you an edge over your competition. This CLE lecture will walk you through building an effective digital presentation for summation. It will cover the law governing digital presentations, techniques in building a presentation, strategies to make your presentation more appeal... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Beyond the Law: Creative Problem-Solving for Attorneys

    In the fast-paced, ever-evolving legal landscape, lawyers must go beyond traditional litigation and advisory roles to become strategic problem solvers. This CLE program will equip attorneys with the tools, techniques, and mindset necessary to tackle complex challenges in a creative and client-centric way. Through a series of practical exercises, case studies, and expert insights, participants will explore how to approach legal problems holistically, anticipate potential obstacles, and develop... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Medical Issues and Damages in Personal Injury Claims

    In this CLE lecture, we will explore the essential medical aspects of accidental injuries and how to effectively navigate them in legal practice. Participants will learn how to: Analyze the medical phenomenology behind accidental injuries to better understand causation and severity. Collaborate with medical providers to ensure clients receive the most appropriate care. Clearly communicate complex medical issues to clients, insurance adjusters, and juries in plain, accessible language.... More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • Selective Ethics in Litigation from the Plaintiff's Perspective

    This CLE course will focus on the ethical obligations that govern counsel in litigated matters and the boundaries that must be respected to ensure compliance with professional standards. Panelists will explore the ethical rules that shape an attorney’s responsibilities when representing a client and discuss the key limitations that must be observed. They will also provide practical insights on how to navigate these requirements effectively, offering “common sense” guidance to help you stay wit... More Info

    $75
    1.5Ethics Credits

  • Winning Trial Techniques: Cross Examinations

    Effectively cross-examining an expert witness can mean the difference between simply surviving a case and seizing control of the narrative. This CLE course is designed to equip attorneys with a powerful, adaptable framework for dissecting expert testimony, exposing weaknesses, and reinforcing their own case strategy. Participants will gain practical tools for structuring an incisive cross-examination, identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in expert opinions, and avoiding common mis... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Identifying Winning Social Security Cases and Preparing for Hearings

    How do you identify potential Social Security disability clients who have the best chance of winning? And once these clients retain you, how do you increase their odds of winning at an ALJ hearing? Social Security disability claims can take two to three years from application to hearing so you need a roadmap to identify the most viable cases and a roadmap to prepare your clients to take full advantage of the 45 minutes they will have with a judge. In this CLE presentation the... More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • Artificial Intelligence as Evidence: Discoverability, Use, Admissibility of Algorithmic & Digital Evidence

    Recent interest in AI has been focused on how it can be used to improve productivity in your practice. This CLE looks at AI from a different perspective – as evidence that may be crucial to your trial. It will cover the legal definitions of artificial intelligence and what types of evidence fall under that definition, how to identify artificial intelligence in litigation, which discovery tools can be used to obtain it, and what rules and legal standards govern the use and admissibility... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Tax Law and Personal Injury Litigation: Representing Victims of Sexual Abuse

    This CLE presentation is designed for attorneys who litigate personal injury disputes, focusing specifically on the representation of individuals who have been the victims of sexual abuse. It outlines the general tax principles governing the taxability of recoveries for tort actions, and the development of the statutory rule that compensation for personal physical injury is non-taxable. It discusses the historical background and development of this rule, and its application to victims of s... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Federal Torts Claims Act: Personal Injury Lawsuit from Intake through Trial

    A client calls and tells you that they had to remove their shoes to pass through a TSA checkpoint. The floor was slippery and they fell and broke their knee requiring surgery. What do you do? This CLE course will take you from intake through trial in a federal tort claims act (FTCA) slip and fall lawsuit in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the Third Circuit. The presenter will highlight cases to take and cases to turn down. FTCA cases have an unnerving number of pitfalls th... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • DUI Defense: Mastering Strategies From The Experts

    This CLE course provides an intensive examination of the legal issues involved when a potential client is arrested and charged with a DUI. The course examines the elements the prosecution must prove in their case, common and uncommon DUI defenses, and global issues related to constitutional rights, such as the right to remain silent. It also addresses issues involving driver's licenses and the Department of Motor Vehicles. While the course focuses on California, many of the lessons and... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Cross-Examination of Experts in Tort Cases: The Basics Plus

    This CLE course will review the essential principles of cross-examination of defense experts in tort cases with an emphasis on personal injury and insurance bad faith actions. This will include sources of research for identifying fertile areas for cross, setting up the expert for effective cross at deposition and devising and implementing a cross-examination that effectively brings out the critical points for challenging the expert’s testimony. This is a program for those who h... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • The ABCs of MSOs: How and Why to Form a Compliant Lasting and Profitable Management Services Organization

    This CLE presentation on Management Services Organizations (MSOs) provides an in-depth exploration of their critical role in healthcare. Participants will learn about the definition, purpose, and significance of MSOs, focusing on their structure and function. The course covers essential legal compliance topics, including the Corporate Practice of Medicine Doctrine and key federal and state regulations. Attendees will debunk common myths, examine real-world examples, and discover best p... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Wiretaps 101: Defending Your Client in Wiretap Cases

    This CLE course provides an introduction to wiretaps and offers essential knowledge for defending clients in cases involving wiretap evidence. Participants will explore the history of wiretaps and the development of modern caselaw to gain a better understanding of how to challenge wiretap evidence and effectively represent clients in wiretap prosecutions. The course covers key topics, including the Government’s application process for a wiretap, the execution of wiretaps by law e... More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • How to Prepare and Try a Car Accident Case in Front of a Jury

    This CLE course is designed to equip attorneys, particularly those with limited trial experience, with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully prepare a case for trial and present it effectively before a jury. Attendees will be guided through each stage of the trial preparation process, beginning with the inception of the case and continuing through to closing arguments. The course will explore essential strategies for organizing case materials, developing a coherent trial st... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Recent Supreme Court Decisions in Veterans Law

    This CLE course reflects a significant and evolving area of law. The Supreme Court's increased engagement with veterans law indicates its growing recognition of the importance of ensuring constitutional consistency and compliance with Congressional mandates in this specialized field. The role of decisions such as Loper-Bright—potentially referencing a landmark case impacting VA deference—deserves exploration. This shift by the Supreme Court could herald a more balanced approach in veter... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Artificial Intelligence & the Criminal Justice System

    This CLE course explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in criminal law, addressing its growing influence on law enforcement, judicial process, and professional ethics. Participants in this CLE program will gain practical insights into challenging AI-generated evidence, understanding bias and transparency issues, and staying current with legislative developments shaping AI’s application in the Criminal Justice System. Topics include: AI in Law Enforce... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Sentencing is Not Always the End of the Line

    Anyone who has been involved in the practice of criminal defense law for a while has had a client or two sentenced. A recent PEW Research Center Report examined federal criminal cases. There were 80,000, but only 2% went to trial, 8% were dismissed and 90% pled guilty. Of the remainder, 800 went to trial and were convicted. Sentencing is a recurring and common phenomena but there are not a lot of CLE's focused on it. This is going to be an exercise on individualizing your client fo... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Handling Sexual Abuse Claims

    This CLE course offers a primer on the confluence of the jurisprudence, legal factors and considerations that inform the proper handling of and that effect expedited, empathetic, cost-effective and compassionate resolution of sexual abuse claims. Discussion includes explanations of what constitutes actionable sexual abuse; and introduces the audience to the causes of action typically asserted and the defenses thereto. Discussion includes exposition of liability and insurance coverage i... More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • Legal Implications of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse

    This CLE lecture will address the legal framework regarding theories of liability which may be asserted against the owner and operator of the container ship Dali following the collision with and destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 24 2024. The course will briefly cover the defenses available to owners and operators, including the ability to to limit their liability under Federal law, potential defenses to cargo interests under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA),... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • How to Win Your Case Without Going to Trial

    The author and lecturer, based upon over a half-century of litigation experience in the State and Federal Courts, will share his knowledge and experience on how to win cases without going to trial, while at the same time preparing you in case your case does have to go to trial. The premise of this course is that the pre-trial discovery, pre-trial court conferences and motions, especially motions for summary judgment and to dismiss, in at least 90% of litigations culminates in either an... More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • Anatomy of a TTAB Action

    This CLE course will walk you through an inter partes proceeding before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. These proceedings have many of the same rules as federal court litigation but tend to be more informal and can be much more cost-effective for clients. During the course, the presenter will review the typical stages of these proceedings as well as discuss possible strategies and pitfalls. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • The ABC’s of the Newly Enacted Good Cause Eviction Law in New York State

    This CLE presentation will provide an overview of the newly enacted New York State Good Cause Eviction Law. This law serves as a seismic shift in how housing accommodations not otherwise subject to rent-regulation are now being regulated. However, with this new law comes numerous questions as to how the provisions of the Good Cause Eviction Law are to be implemented. This presentation will provide a thorough summary of the law, the questions it raises and possible answers. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Discovering the Lost Coin: Helping Clients Recover from Online Scams

    If you've ever had a client who was subjected to online fraud over more than $100,000, you need this course. In this CLE, we take a close look at the latest iteration of a Ponzi scheme to defraud innocent people - "Pig Slaughtering Scams". We consider how these cases come to light, the various avenues of pursuit to recover losses and litigation strategies that can be tailored to this type of case. More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • From Pencils to Pixels: Advocating for Comic Book Creators in the Age of AI

    This CLE course provides an expansive overview of the comic book industry. It covers the rise of digital comics, the importance of diverse representation, and the impact of AI on content creation and legal practices. Participants will delve into the implications of recent copyright and trademark rulings, such as Warner Chappell v. Nealy, which affirmed that copyright owners could seek damages for infringements regardless of when they occurred, and the Fair Use After Warhol decision, wh... More Info

    $150
    3General Credits

  • Foreclosure 101: An Overview of the Process to Recover Real Property Across the Country

    This CLE course provides a high level overview of the basic topics pertinent to practitioners interested in residential foreclosure for lenders across the nation. We will review standard documents, concepts, terms, and methods to achieve foreclosure at a high level, as well as common pitfalls and defenses that can be raised by homeowners in defending against foreclosure. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

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