New Jersey CLE - Ethics and Specialty Courses
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Ethics in Workers Compensation
Navigating the voluminous nature of workers compensation can be a challenge to ensure each and every claimant receives the representation they need. Engaging in ethical representation is both the correct thing to do as well as the best thing to do. This CLE discussion will address the most common areas surrounding this and your best ways of remaining ethical and passionate in your representation. As Associate Justice Potter Stewart, of the United States Supreme Court, said “Ethics is... More Info
$501.1Ethics Credits -
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Implicit Bias: “I’m Not Like You…Except That I Am”
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) Facilitate reframing those common “caveman-esque” reactions in a light-hearted tone with respect for all folks and trains of thought. Unlike more confrontational and/or high-conflict, stres... More Info
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In the Beginning... and Before: Ethical Considerations at the Outset of Representation
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 will be a discussion on the importance of engagement letters, what they need to contain, and how they can be used to reduce the risk of malpractice claims. More Info
$501.1Ethics Credits -
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Legal Ethics and the Mediation Process
The use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), particularly in the area of mediation, has grown dramatically in the past ten years. However, it is a process that many counsel lack familiarity with. Judge Scheinkman will discuss the importance of ethical considerations that relate to settlement negotiations. Given the nature of mediation, it is important that the parties negotiate in an ethical fashion which translates into good faith. While trust of an adversary is a relative concep... More Info
$501.1Ethics Credits -
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Legal Ethics in Tax Practice
Lawyers generally understand that tax is a niche practice area with unique characteristics. The distinguishing factors include not only the technical aspects of the discipline, but also the way practitioners need to mind ethical standards. On top of the ABA Model Rules and the ethics codes of the individual states, tax lawyers also answer to IRS Circular 230. They also must navigate the various penalties set forth in the Internal Revenue Code. For opinion practice, tax attorneys look t... More Info
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Legal Ethics: Confidentiality and Taking Remedial Measures
Confidentiality is one of the three main fiduciary duties a lawyer owes to their client. Without strict confidentiality, clients may not feel free to discuss sensitive matters with their lawyer. This can sometimes clash with the lawyer’s obligations of candor to the tribunal when evidence that has already been offered turns out to be false. There are significant variations among the jurisdictions on how to deal with evidence that the lawyer discovers is false. Two of the largest st... More Info
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Legal Ethics: Lawyer and Client Relationship
This CLE presentation addresses the contours of what constitutes the unauthorized practice of law (UPL) starting with an introduction based on an article I had written that chronicled LegalZoom’s travails as it encountered and overcame a series of UPL challenges from various jurisdictions into which it entered during its expansion into a nationwide provider of legal services focused on individuals and small businesses. It then describes and applies through various hypothetical and act... More Info
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Legal Ethics: Reasonableness of Fees
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 wear the "ethics guru" hat every day. So, for all of you who are in charge of making sure that your firm complies with the ethics rules, this presentation is for you. The presenters will de... More Info
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Mindfulness for Attorneys: Emotional Wellness & Well-Being
Join us for an insightful exploration of mental well-being in the legal profession, where personal stories of burnout, recovery, and mental health challenges take center stage. Drawing from real-life experiences, this program offers practical strategies for managing stress and achieving work-life balance. Discover how to recognize and address the early signs of burnout and learn effective techniques for maintaining mental health in a high-pressure environment. Gain tools for boosting p... More Info
$501.1Ethics Credits -
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Misconduct in the Representation of a Client
In this CLE program two experienced practitioners will discuss the scope and application of Model Rules 1.16 and 8.4(d). They will discuss the recent amendment to Rule 1.16 that either imposes entirely new duties on lawyers to monitor how their clients use their services or simply codifies a duty that already existed. Opponents take the position that it is a substantial change made by the ABA in the face of pressure from the Department of Treasury, Congress, and the Financial Action T... More Info
$501.1Ethics Credits