Minnesota CLE - Practice Management Courses
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Live WebinarWednesday, April 24, 20241:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: How To Write a Persuasive Motion
This course is designed to explore the art of drafting persuasive legal motions. Tailored for practicing attorneys seeking to enhance their advocacy skills, this one-hour course delves into structuring compelling arguments, constructing engaging factual narratives, and navigating the stages of motion practice. From mastering citation formats to addressing ethical considerations, participants will gain practical tips essential for effective motion writing. Whether you're a seasoned liti... More Info
$501General Credit -
Live WebinarWednesday, May 1, 20241:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: Conflicts of Interest in the Financial Services Industry: What Every Attorney Needs to Know
Do you refer clients to financial advisers? Lawyers need to understand the regulatory framework that distinguishes financial advisers, particularly in light of new (2020) disclosure documents (Form CRS). In this program, we will cover how financial advisers are regulated; how standards of care differ; how to recognize potential conflicts of interest that can affect the adviser-client relationship; and most importantly, how new SEC disclosure tools make your due diligence process easie... More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Safeguarding Your Business & Investment Clients with Proactive Asset Protection & Estate Planning
An effective Asset Protection & Estate Planning Program for Business & Investment Clients should address family and legacy considerations, complete asset protection and tax optimization simultaneously. In addition, it should be easy to use, capable of expanding through time to embrace growth in your clients’ business and investment portfolios, and it should be capable of being examined in the sunlight without legal concerns. And finally, it should be fully integrated so that all of y... More Info
$1002General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Commercial Pace, The New Kid On The Block: The Legal Framework For A New Form Of Commercial Real Estate Financing
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing (C-PACE) is one of the newest financial tools for property owners and developers in the country. Offering lower interest and longer terms with a super-priority lien, it behaves like a muni bond but can be put into a capital stack. Find out the legal ins and outs of how this is enabled, its legal structure and status, and how you can put it to work for your clients, whether they be private owners, developers, banks, or local governmen... More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
ChatGPT and Related Products: The Legal Ramifications
This CLE presentation is intended to help practicing attorneys better understand the legal consequences of current-day (ex. ChatGPT) artificial intelligence (AI) products. This begins with a discussion of current AI products, their operation, and fundamentally what they are and are not. This factual basis informs several legal topics, including copyrights, patents, trade secrets, confidential information, contracts, etc. Finally, some example, practical, “best practices” and recommenda... More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Business Valuation for Attorneys
Determination of the value of a client’s business or business interest is often a necessary element in meeting a client’s needs. Understanding the valuation process and the potential results can make a huge difference to the outcome for the client. Divorce, estate planning, and partnership disputes, in addition to sales, purchases and other transactions, are just some of the circumstances where valuation is a critical factor. This Seminar reviews the po... More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
When One Door Closes: A Primer on Automatic Door Cases for the Premises Liability Practitioner
It’s surprising how frequently doors cause injuries to patrons of businesses, patients at medical facilities, and residents of apartment complexes. The practitioner who is not familiar with the theories of liability in these cases can often get lulled into a belief that the building owner or store operator bears no responsibility for these injuries. This CLE course examines the nuts and bolts of handling an automatic door case for the personal injury practitioner. From initial intake,... More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Asylum ABC's: What Attorneys Need to Know
Whether you are new to immigration law or a seasoned practitioner, this course offers an overview of asylum law and also practical advice on helping a client make a successful asylum application. This overview offers the nuts and bolts of Asylum, ranging from general details such as the time frame to file an application to more specifically what is required to be proven in an application. We will also delve into the relevant immigration forms to be completed and examine how to ensure t... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Preventing Your Worst Tech Nightmare: Protecting Your Firm and Clients from Cybercriminals
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 business and clients from the perils of cybercrime. This CLE course covers everything from cybersecurity myths that can cripple your business to attorneys' ethical obligations to be technical... More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Challenging the Impermissible Use of Race in Jury Selection
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of Curtis Flowers highlighted the fact that far too often prosecutors in our nation impermissibly use race when exercising peremptory challenges. This CLE presentation will provide criminal defense attorneys with the tools they need to fight against this unethical tactic. More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Ethical Considerations When Responding To Lozada Complaints
Immigration is a rewarding practice area with a collegial group of practitioners. While immigration law is among the most complex, a great benefit is colleagues who generously share their knowledge and experience with one another. This makes it even more difficult when one lawyer must prepare and file a disciplinary complaint against another in order to zealously represent their client under the requirements of Matter of Lozada. While most training on the subject focuses on filing a... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Questioning Techniques for Depositions: To Question, Or Not To Question, That Is The Question
Taking a Deposition is both a science and an art. While so few know how to take great depositions, even fewer receive the kind of training that is needed to ask the right questions. In this 90 minute live video session, you will learn the most sophisticated of techniques in how to draft questions that will make any deposer a true star. You will learn innovative information techniques, what documents (in a prioritized fashion) are most useful in crafting questions, how to make a comp... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
How Not to Lose Your Case at a Plaintiff’s Deposition
This CLE course will cover the unique pitfalls of defending a plaintiff at their deposition. The presenter will act like a defense lawyer honing in on the potential weaknesses and problems that can arise at a deposition, and endeavor to help the viewer recognize them and overcome them to achieve success. The course will also touch upon his primary goals when for preparing for, and deposing defense witnesses. More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Estate Planning for Attorneys Who Help Business Owners
The purpose of this course is to prepare estate planning attorneys to serve clients who own small businesses as part of comprehensive estate planning. Estate planning for business owners goes far beyond a will. Business owners must address operations, customers, employees, vendors, licenses, leases, and other matters as part of their plan. This CLE course will help the attorney manage client expectations and manage the expectations of the other players involved in the estate planning p... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Must Know Rules of Evidence
Whether your cases go to trial or settle short of trial, there are rules of evidence that are essential to your case. This CLE course will highlight the key rules of evidence and demonstrate their practical usage from complaint investigation through the trial process. It is a program that will provide insight for a range of practitioners from newly minted lawyers to seasoned litigators. More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Managing Your Client’s Series A Offering of Securities: A Step by Step Guide
A startup or early-stage company goes through a number of informal financing rounds involving company founders, friends and family members, and local angel investors. But if the company’s business plan is successful, it will be ready for its first round of venture capital, known as the “Series A Round” or “Series A Offering”. In this fast-paced, entertaining CLE presentation, you will learn the steps involving in managing a Series A offering of securities, including: reviewi... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Post Disaster Insurance Resolution
Individuals who lost their home or business in a disaster are faced with so many decisions! Attorneys can help property owners in the insurance claim process by understanding the many opportunities and challenges on the pathway of restoring their property and their livelihood. This CLE presentation will dive into the details of recovery in an insurance claim setting, including claim terminology, replacement cost estimating, and construction issues. Equipped with this knowledge... More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Prepping Clients for Depositions in Federal Cases
This CLE course is intended to instruct newer attorneys on the proper preparation of a witness called to testify as a client representative pursuant to F.R.C.P. 30(B)(6). Attendees will be instructed on the proper purpose of a deposition, preparation of witness testimony, and document review in preparation for a deposition. Participants will also be instructed on biochemical stress reactions to warn deponents of prior to depositions. More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Handling Current Legal Ethical Issues
This CLE course will address practical ethical issues that lawyers face as they work remotely during a pandemic, as well as when discussing personal legal matters with work colleagues. We will also examine recent examples of attorneys acting as “over”-zealous advocates for their clients, and some recent examples of what happens when lawyers behave badly. Topics include: Working Remotely Discussion with Colleagues about Personal Legal Matters “Over”-Zealous Advocacy Lawyers Behavi... More Info
$501.25Ethics Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Five Steps to Protect Your Firm from Catastrophic Cyber Attacks
In this CLE program, you will learn the 5 critical steps needed to protect your law firm and client data from malicious cyber attacks. These crucial steps will dramatically increase your overall security stance and will lessen the chances of you becoming a victim to cybercriminals. Cyber attacks are on the rise and every business is at risk. More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
What You and Your Clients Need to Know About the USPTO’s Post-Registration Audit
Removing “deadwood” (registrations for marks that are not in use in commerce) from the Trademark Register has become an increasingly important priority for the USPTO in recent years. A few years ago, the USPTO instituted a permanent post-registration audit program by which it requires trademark registrants who file a Declaration of Use to submit proof of use for two additional items in each class, beyond the product for which a specimen is submitted. This webinar will teach you about th... More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Protecting Your Intellectual Property and Valuable Data Through the Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Bringing a civil action under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act requires knowledge and understanding of the statute and its legal requirements. This course will review your ability to bring a civil action under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, and will also offer a review of its scope, legal requirements, and the Supreme Court’s recent interpretation of the statute in Van Buren v. U.S. The course will also present tips, strategies and alternative causes of action to protect your data f... More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Navigating E-Discovery and Its Emerging Trends
This CLE course will review some of the emerging trends in e-discovery including the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The course will include an in depth review and practical tips when dealing with issues relating to the inadvertent or intention destruction of electronic data. We will also discuss some of the emerging trends that practitioners encounter such as the expanding volume of data and the sophistication of analytics, Technology Assisted Review, and AI. More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Issues To Consider When Drafting Construction Contracts
This CLE course will provide insight as to the Issues that should be considered when drafting Construction Contracts. The topics discussed are as follows: Drafting Construction Contracts, Mechanics Liens, Termination, Delay Damages, Liquidated v actual damages, Change Orders, Material escalation costs, Insurance and Bonds, and Dispute resolution. More Info
$751.5General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Cyber Security Compliance Trifecta: Recent Revisions to Three Important Security & Privacy Standards
Cybersecurity compliance concerns have emerged as a forefront issue for both large and small enterprises. Revisions of three important standards or requirements were published recently and will have far reaching cybersecurity compliance implications. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released Spec. Pub 800-53 (Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations), the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council published PCI-DSS 4.0, and... More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Remove The "Stress" From Removal Defense: Practice Before The Federal Immigration Courts
Practicing before the federal immigration courts, known as "EOIR" for short, can often be very stressful for attorneys. Not only must attorneys keep up with the near-constant change in immigration law itself, but with the nearly as volatile policies and procedures of the Courts themselves. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Courts have gone through a major procedural transformation, including the introduction of electronic filings on the ECAS system. However, removal defense before... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
The Ethics of Law Firm Management: Now More Than Ever
So you want to hang out your own shingle and open your own law practice? Or do you want to join with another lawyer or several lawyers and open a law firm? Do you think running a law practice is easy? Opening is easy, managing and running the practice is more difficult. This course will go over the Rules of Professional Conduct and the ethical considerations you must follow to be a lawyer and to run a law practice. Lawyers are held to a higher standard than a regular business-person, y... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Walk Away With The Check: How To Win A Business Divorce Case
Helping a client grapple with a bad business partner requires expertise in litigation, negotiation and corporate governance. Millions of dollars and your client’s life’s work, hang in the balance. Avoid costly mistakes, while representing your client like a bulldog. In this fast-moving program, you will learn: 5 corporate document provisions that control partner disputes How to recognize when the time is right for partners to part ways How to create a strategic plan to win a busin... More Info
$1002General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
How to Value, Sell & Purchase a Law Practice
As thousands of Boomer attorneys consider retiring, this CLE will address how to value, sell, and purchase a law practice now. Our expert presenters will discuss how lawyers can prepare for selling their practices well before they pull the trigger, by building systems and processes that can enhance value across their practices. They will also explain the 5 components involved with valuing a law practice, the 3 options for selling a law firm, and the “Synergy Value” that Boomer-le... More Info
$501General Credit