Minnesota CLE - Trial Skills Courses
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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
$751.5General 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
$751.5General 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
$751.5Ethics Credits -
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
$1002General 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
$751.5General Credits -
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
$501General Credit -
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
$751.5General Credits -
Using Electronic Medical Records Evidence at Trial
Electronically stored health information now plays a central role in civil litigation, particularly in healthcare disputes and tort actions. The admissibility and effective use of electronic medical data raise recurring issues under discovery rules, evidentiary standards, and evolving definitions of electronically stored information (ESI). Counsel must understand not only how such data is generated and maintained, but also how to properly obtain, authenticate, and introduce it at trial.... More Info
$501General Credit -
Shaping Deposition Testimony to Win Your Case
Depositions can make or break a case. This CLE course explores how attorneys can strategically shape testimony to strengthen arguments, secure favorable outcomes, and avoid pitfalls that undermine credibility. Through practical, field-tested techniques, participants will learn how to: Prepare fact and expert witnesses to deliver clear, compelling, and consistent testimony Use depositions to control the narrative and lock in advantageous facts Lay the groundwork for summary judgmen... More Info
$751.5General 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